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From Russia with Love
An excellent trip which not only visits the highlights but also lets you see real life in Russia. A great mixture of big cities and small towns allowing you to gain ...
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Russian adventure
This 8 day trip is a good introduction to Moscow and St Petersburg with the added bonus of visits to two smaller towns in Russia. There is a fair amount of intern t...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
Once more Exodus strikes an outstanding balance between an organised trip (all the potential hassles are taken care of so you can concentrate on enjoying yourself) a...
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Moscow to St Petersburg
What a wonderful experience! First Moscow. Such beautiful city in winter under the snow. Our hotel was a 10-minute walk from the Kremlin and other very interesting s...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
This was my first Exodus trip and I loved every minute of it! The sights were jaw-dropping, our tour guide Anya was superb and I couldn't have asked for a better gro...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
This was my first Exodus trip and was an excellent beginners experience. Great scenery, great group, great big laughs, plenty of self-time, and a lovely tour gu...
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From Russia with love
Fascinating and amazing cultured packed trip ! Cannot recommend this trip enough! Despite the fact we saw and did so much came home feeling rested and raring to expl...
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From Russia with Love!
A ram soccer jammed packed week in an amazing country, with the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, Boris aka Bob! This is a tough one but think the look on m...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
A really excellent, safe and stress free way to explore a country I have always wanted to visit! This trip was one of my favourite holidays... Our excellent guide, E...
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Moscow to St Petersburg
Excellent trip, packed full of special interesting places to see. The Hermitage, Summer Palace and Kremlin all exuded extreme wealth but at the same time public tra...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
Russia surpassed my expectations! A packed week that showed the highlights of a country that is still a mystery to most. Watching the miltary parade in Red Square wi...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
my first Exodus trip. amazing group of people, amazing place, maximum sight seeing, overall a fantastic experience! difficult to say, there were so many highlights. ...
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Moscow to St Petersburg
A well organised and fluid trip. Everything fell into place when it should which made the holiday easy to enjoy. Guides were well versed on their subjects and easy t...
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Russia in June
A really interesting trip crammed full of sightseeing, and a great way to get a taste of Russia in a week. There were a few! Stepping into St Saviour's Cathedral in ...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
beautiful churces , palaces , history and a nice people , so the trip and good memories will be in our minds for some time . And we have tired legs ....
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
A well planned trip with a good balance of seeing the key historical sites in Russia. More opportunity for the guide to support the group in identifying places not t...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
I enjoyed the trip and was glad I had done an organised tour (as none of the signs were in English and the Russian people are not openly friendly!) but the itiniery ...
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MOSCOW TO ST PETERSBURG
A great country to visit, difficult to navigate without speaking and reading Russian thefore a good guide is very helpful. The trip needs reorganising to make it a b...
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Nothing like it
Such a privilege, travelling on a nuclear-powered Russian icebreaker which spends most of the year keeping the northern Russian seaways clear for cargo ships: a br...
My family traveled to Norway
My family traveled to Norway to see the Northern Lights with Firebird. All of the plans that they made worked out so well; they were very easy to communicate with, a...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Russia Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Russia tour reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars and a 93% recommendation rate. Value, guide, activities, lodging, transportation, and meals categories are all rated at a consistent 4.5/5 stars.
Many travelers rave about the itineraries offered for the top tourist destinations (Saint Petersburg and Moscow). The authenticity of the tours and exposure to the culture are also commended. Other positive aspects mentioned in reviews are the level of experience of guides and the expert planning behind excursions. While most find the fast-paced, packed itineraries positive, some travelers find the pacing to be a little too rushed. These travelers tend to rate these trips 4/5 stars instead of 5/5.
Reviews on the more negative end of the spectrum focus heavily on the disappointment in “optional activities” that are not included in the base price of the tour. Although these optional excursions are a common practice with many tour companies, they can be confusing and frustrating if you are not expecting them. Other focuses of lower rated tours mention hotel proximity to tourist sights and the effective use of free time offered. Overall, the majority of reviews mention positive experiences and aspects of Russia tours.
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