Bicycle tour
“Three capitals of Russia”
Moscow - St. Petersburg
Bicycle tour
“Three capitals of Russia”
Moscow - St. Petersburg
11 days/10 nights, cycling distance 750 km (470 miles)
Dates: July 25 - August 4 2010
Route: Moscow - Tver - Staritsa - Rzev - Ostashkov - Lake Seliger - Demiansk - Staraya Russa - Novgorod - Luga - Gatchina - Pushkin - St. Petersburg
The cycling route goes from Moscow, the modern Russian capital, to the old one, St. Petersburg, through the oldest one, Novgorod the Great. You will be charmed by the spirit of olden times in Tver, Staritsa, Ostashkov, Staraya Russa. We will pass the pearl of Russian nature - Lake Seliger, cross woody Valdai hills; where Great Russian Volga river starts. In Novgorod you will see its ancient Kremlin, magnificent St. Sofia Cathedral and wonderful Russian Millennium Memorial. You will be surprised with the luxurious beauty of grand palaces and parks, built for Russian Tsars in Gatchina, Pushkin and St. Petersburg. After the tour you can return to Moscow by comfortable night train or stay longer in the north capital of Russia.
This tour is recommended to people who already cycled in Golden Ring tour. It has less sightseeing and longer day cycle distance. For easier tour look at the Golden Ring of Russia tour.
Accommodation: mostly double rooms except cottages where dormitory accommodation is possible.
Price Euro 1200
Discounts:
10% - for former RCTC participants (on the regular price)
special price for people who live or temporarily stay in Russia
Price includes
visa support
transfers airport-hotel-airport in Moscow
hotel accommodation
all meals (except the arrival day in Moscow and the departure day in St. Petersburg)
a sag wagon (support vehicle)
all transfers along the route
guided excursions and museums fees as described in the itinerary
English-speaking cycling guides
maps
club T-shirt
Hotel in St. Petersburg instead of hostel is 40 euro extra.
Not included:
consulate fee for visa processing
flight to/from Russia
train to Moscow (50-100 euro)
medical and travel insurance
alcoholic drinks
permission for photo-video-taking in the museums
bicycle rental (100 euro)
You should have:
bicycle with rack and water bottle
helmet
small bicycle bags (panniers)
sunscreen
waterproof and warm clothes
personal eating utensils (bowl, mug, spoon, fork, knife)
clothes with hood, long sleeves and legs (against mosquitoes)
insect repellent
For more details about the tour and application contact us or apply online.
Photo reports:
Lake Seliger
Novgorod