ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 10-DAY BEST OF RUSSIA MOTORCYCLE TOUR
Russia is huge and Russia has thousands of years of history. A melting pot of local tribes and native Clans mixed with people descending from the Chinese, Mongols, European, and Nordic people. So to try and pretend we’d cover Russia completely on a 10-day best of Russia Motorcycle Tour would be nonsense. Instead, we have chosen to focus our Russia tour on the ride between the impressive and important cultural and historic centers – Moscow and Saint Petersburg – as they are the perfect introduction to Russia.
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POI: RED SQUARE
Red Square is arguably Moscow’s most visited attraction and is the place where most of the city’s history unfolded.
POI: MOSCOW
As one of the most vibrant European capitals, Moscow is a powerful mix of history and edginess, full of world-famous sites and attractions.
POI: SAINT-PETERSBORG
This city has so much to offer, from literary tours to famous cats. Together we’ll do, see, and eat in the best in this iconic city.
10-DAY BEST OF RUSSIA MOTORCYCLE TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
Fly-in Moscow, hotel transfer, briefing
Today you arrive in Moscow. After some rest, there will be a kick-off meeting regarding the tour. We will provide you with the details and itinerary, and give some advice about rules and customs in Russia. After the kick-off, we will go for a walk and explore Moscow, as well as have dinner at a nice restaurant with Russian cuisine near the Kremlin.
DAY 2
Moscow sightseeing
This day we have an excursion around the city. Starting with the Kremlin and Red Square, we will see GUM (The main shopping mall) and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Later on, we will explore the subway (Metro) and have a walk down Arbat, which is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, where you can buy authentic Russian souvenirs.
DAY 3
Moscow – Tver (410 KM)
With secondary roads, we leave Moscow and ride to Kalazin, then Dubna, and with the ferry, we cross the Volga River to reach Tver. There will be plenty of stops in small towns and villages, in the evening we will explore one of the Golden Ring towns.
DAY 4
Tver – Seliger / Valday – Novgorod (490 KM)
We continue our journey riding through small towns and villages to Seliger Lake and Valday National park. For the night we stay at Novgorod, one of the oldest cities in Russia, which is 1155 years old. We walk to the Kremlin and after we will have dinner at one of the restaurants on the bank of the Volkhov River.
DAY 5
Novgorod – St. Petersburg (230 KM)
Saint-Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Marvelous palaces, churches and cathedrals, small streets and canals, Neva river, and Baltic Sea. We reach the city and go for a city tour. In the evening dinner in a traditional Russian restaurant.
DAY 6
Saint-Petersburg sightseeing
Today we have a sightseeing tour around the city. In the morning we go to Peterhof, where you see dozens of fountains in the Lower Garden – funny and pompous, simple and complex – they have been delighting guests for the last two and a half centuries. From Peterhof, we come back to the city center and after lunch continues with the Palace Square, Nevskiy Prospect, and other places of interest.
DAY 7
Saint-Petersburg – Pechory (350 KM)
Our plan for today is to visit Pskov and stay for the night at Pechory. Along with Novgorod, Pskov is one of the oldest Russian cities. The very old church remained untouched in the very center, in the Kremlin. We have a short sightseeing tour around the city and then head to Pechory. It is a small town where we will stay in a private house with an old Russian interior and real homemade food. After big cities, it will be pure relaxation and joy. We can visit banya, make Russian BBQ, or ride along with the old sights that are located around the city.
DAY 8
Pechory – Derbovezh (430 KM)
Derbovezh is a lake where you can experience fishing, boat tours, and real Russian baths (sauna) – if you are ready for it. There are some other activities available: volleyball, sunbathing on the beach, swimming in crystal clear water, etc. Dinner will be cooked by a local chief, and in the evening we will hear some more stories about Russia, our culture and history.
DAY 9
Derbovezh – Moscow (375 KM)
It is our last riding day. In the morning we take a 100 km segment of the highway and after we go to secondary roads. We will finish the day in the best beer restaurant in Moscow with a farewell party!
DAY 10
Fly-out Moscow, airport transfer
Moscow, departure – According to your flight itinerary, we will make sure you get to the airport on time for your flight.
10-DAY BEST OF RUSSIA MOTORCYCLE TOUR EXTENSION
1 or 2-day extension to explore Moscow are available
Home to almost twelve and a half million souls, Moscow is many things to many people, and everyone finds their own reasons to visit and to keep coming back to the city. Being one of Europe’s great cultural destinations, as well as one of the world’s largest and most populous cities, there is an infinite number of reasons to visit Moscow attractions.
OBS
The itinerary may change without further notice due to weather, road- or any other condition that the operator or its guides feel will jeopardize the safety of the group or material.
10-DAY BEST OF RUSSIA MOTORCYCLE TOUR DETAILS
INCLUDED
Price Match Guarantee
Small group sizes (Min 5 / Max 10)
Professional Multilingual Tour Leader
9 Nights accommodation in shared room (Upgrades available)
All Breakfasts
Base model Motorcycle Rental (Upgrades available)
Fuel and Road Tolls
Mandatory 3rd Party Liability Insurance
Motorcycle Damage and Theft Liability Reduction Insurance
Group Activities and Entry Fees
Pre-tour Preparation Guide and Briefing
Transfers to/from Moscow International Airport (SVO)
Support Vehicle & Driver
MotoDreamer Apparel Gift
All taxes
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Upgrades
Lunches, Dinners and Drinks
Personal paperwork, permits and visas
Travel and evacuation insurance with cancellation coverage (Available from Global Rescue)
Tips to staff
Any inclusion not specified
Temperatures can vary between 12 to 40°C (53.6 F to 104°F). It is recommended to ride with ventilated riding gear. A pull-over rain suit is a good idea to carry against cooler gusts of temperatures and possible short rain showers that can occur anytime.
Personal items are recommended such as sunscreen, lip balm, antiseptic cream, anti-diarrhea medicine, and broad-spectrum antibiotics (participants must contact their doctor to obtain a prescription.) Given that temperatures can range greatly from morning to evening, long-sleeve clothes a wool sweater, and a jacket are recommended in addition to sunglasses and a sun hat.
10-day best of Russia Motorcycle Tour comprises a 95% paved tour with just a couple sections of light gravel roads. 6 riding days mainly on secondary backroads through rural Russian villages. City sightseeing tours in both Moscow and Saint-Petersburg.
Russia is considered a safe place with friendly inhabitants; however, it is recommended that participants are aware of their surroundings and guard their valuables. Exploring areas in pairs or as a group is advisable to avoid unforeseen dangers.
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DIFFICULTY
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COMFORT
100%
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