With visits to churches, fortresses, mosques, imperial palaces, and fascinating museums, this 9-day tour of three Russian capitals is packed with history and culture. Starting at the palaces and canals of Peter the Great’s masterpiece, the elegant northern capital of St. Petersburg, you’ll move to Russia’s “third capital”, Kazan, in the heart of the Tatar Republic. After discovering Tatarstan’s unique traditions and three UNESCO World Heritage sites around Kazan, you’ll end the tour at the famous Red Square in the unparalleled national capital, Moscow. The itinerary also allows time for optional activities such as folk music or ballet performances, craft masterclasses, and boat cruises.