10D7N Russia: Kazan, Moscow, St. Petersburg

The journey begins with the assembly of all participants at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for a briefing session and baggage handling. Participants will board an international flight to Dubai for transit before continuing directly to Kazan, a unique city that combines Russian and Tatar culture.

Flight EK2312 from Dubai is expected to arrive at Kazan Airport early in the morning, at 04:30. Participants will be picked up at 05:30 and brought to breakfast at 08:00. The tour begins with the "Thousand Years Kazan Legends and Mysteries" excursion that combines Western culture and Eastern traditions. Participants will visit the Old Tatar Settlement, see the uniqueness of the Textile Village, and enjoy the beauty of the Fountain Plain and the mysterious Lake Kaban. The tour continues to the simulated Tatar village Tugan Avylym, the new Puppet Theater, Kazan Federal University, and Liberty Square. After lunch at a local Tatar cafe (halal food) at 12:30, participants will check in to Hotel Golfstream (or equivalent) around 14:00. Free time is given to relax before dinner at the hotel at 18:00.

After breakfast, participants will meet the tour guide at 11:00 for a tour of the "White Stone Fortress" at the Kazan Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, participants will visit the enchanting Qul Sharif Mosque, the Annunciation Cathedral which is the oldest church in Kazan, as well as the iconic leaning tower, Suyumbike Tower. After a halal lunch at 14:00, participants will be taken to visit the Chak-Chak Museum in the old village area and shop on Bauman Street. Dinner is served at 19:30 before participants are sent to the train station at 20:30. The journey continues by taking the night train to Moscow which departs at exactly 22:09.

The train is scheduled to arrive in Moscow at 09:40 am. Participants will be greeted by a tour guide at the station and proceed to begin the city tour. Tour locations include panoramic views of Sparrow Hills, Gerbang Kemenangan (Triumph Arch), as well as Pokonnaya Hill and Taman Kemenangan (Victory Park) which houses a memorial mosque. After lunch at 13:00, participants will take a stroll in the spacious VDNH Park. Dinner is served at 17:30 before checking into the 4-star hotel at 19:30 to rest.

Breakfast is provided at the hotel before the participants start the tour at 10:00 am. Today's main destination is Red Square (Red Square), see Lenin's Mausoleum (from outside), St. Basil (from the outside), and shopping at the historic GUM department store. Halal lunch is scheduled at 13:00. The tour continues to Zaryadye Park to enjoy the view from the observation bridge, a photo stop at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, and a visit to the Moscow Great Mosque. Dinner at 18:00 before returning to the hotel.

After breakfast, participants will be taken to the Izmailovo Flea Market (Izmailovo Flea Market) at 10:00 am to buy unique souvenirs. After lunch at 13:00, participants will experience a ride on the Moscow Metro to see its unique architecture, followed by a relaxing time on the famous pedestrian street, Arbat Street. Dinner at 17:30 (choice of Uzbek cuisine if available) before returning to the hotel at 19:30.

Participants will check out early and be given a packed breakfast (breakfast box) before transfer to the train station at 07:15. Participants will board the Sapsan fast train to St. Petersburg (09:30-13:25). Arriving there at 13:25, participants will continue to enjoy lunch before starting a panoramic tour of the city. Tour locations include Peter & Paul Fortress (walk around), as well as a photo stop at St. Isaac, Bronze Horseman (Bronze Horseman), Rostral Column, and Church of Savior on Spilled Blood. Dinner at 18:00 and 4-star hotel check-in at 19:30.

After breakfast, participants leave for the city of Pushkin at 10:00 am. The main tour is to the luxurious Catherine Palace and the Royal Gardens. On the way back, the participants will stop to pray at Krasnoye Selo Mosque. After lunch at 14:00, participants return to St. Petersburg to stroll down Nevsky Street (Nevsky Prospekt) with some free time. Have dinner at 18:00 and return to the hotel to rest.

The last day starts with breakfast and hotel check-out. At 10:00 am, participants will visit the famous Hermitage Museum, as well as a photo session at Palace Square and Alexander Column. After the last lunch at 14:00, participants are taken to the Premium Outlet for last minute purchases. An early dinner is served at 17:30 before transfer to the airport at 18:30. Return flight EK176 to Dubai is scheduled to depart at 23:05.

Participants arrived in Dubai early in the morning and connected with flight EK342 to Kuala Lumpur at 10:25am. Participants are expected to land safely at KLIA at 21:50, then the tour service ends.