Spanning nine time zones, it would take countless trips to uncover all of Russia's historical and cultural gems. Imperial Russia introduces inquisitive travelers to the highlights of Moscow and St. Petersburg, linking the country's current and former capitals via a first-class train journey.

Begin in Moscow, where your two days will be spent touring a truly spectacular collection of monuments, from the Kremlin complex boasting Red Square Lenin's Tomb and St. Basil's Cathedral to the infamous KGB Headquarters and Stalinist architecture best represented in the "Seven Sisters" skyscrapers.

Following two nights at one of Moscow"s most luxurious and centrally-located hotels, board your pre-reserved seats aboard a first-class train carriage for the scenic 4.5-hour journey to St. Petersburg, Russia's cultural capital along the Baltic Sea. Accommodations are in the Historic Center of St. Petersburg, which has earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status because of its incredible concentration of monuments and museums.