Arrival at the airport and warm welcome from a local guide speaking your language. Transfer to the hotel and route information on the way.
Check-in
Evening at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with a local guide in the city centre / at the reception of your hotel.
Bus city tour visiting the landmarks (historical centre, Red Square and the Kremlin, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the White House, the Seven Sisters skyscrapers, the main building of Moscow State University, capture the panoramic views from the Sparrow Hills, go past the Russian Hollywood – Mosfilm, Novodevichy Convent, visit the Victory Park and Triumphal Arch of Moscow and become impressed by a jaw-dropping sight of Moscow-City skyscrapers.
Lunch in a restaurant
Set off for the guided Kremlin tour to see the territory inside the ancient fortress and observe the residence of the Russian President. The Kremlin ensemble is included into the UNESCO Heritage list and you have a chance to gaze at the impressing Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon, walk past the Palace, the Kremlin Arsenal, and the Kremlin Senate, and enter one of the cathedrals in the very heart of the fortress.
Continue exploration of the historical centre of the city, step on the Kilometer Zero point where all distances are measured from, walk onto the territory of Red Square through the main gate and admire the vivid and colorful picture in front: glorious GUM, bright colors of St.Basil’s cathedral, see the Spasskaya tower that is a symbol familiar to all the visitors. One must-do thing is to taste legendary Soviet ice-cream in GUM and have a look at superb shopping galleries of the best brands from all over the world as Red Square is a perfect place not only for sightseeing but shopping as well. The newest attraction is Zaryadye park that is located within a walking distance from GUM and St.Basil’s cathedral and represents the idea of a natural park in a busy city centre.
Evening at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with a local guide in the city centre.
Set off for a pedestrian walk and visit the Tretyakov Gallery to admire the splendor of the finest Russian painting as the gallery boasts of the largest collection of classical arts including Alexei Savrasov, Vasily Surikov, Ilya Repin, Ivan Shishkin, Valentin Serov, Viktor Vasnetsov, Mikhail Vrubel, Kazimir Malevich, special collection of the 12th century icons by Andrey Rublev.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Free time in the city centre.
Meeting with a local guide in the city centre.
Departure for an evening boat trip along the Moskva-river (the trips are possible whole year round including winter months). A boat trip lasts about 2 hours and you will see iconic Moscow sights including the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Novodevichy Convent, Gorky Park, Sparrow Hills, etc. A boat excursion is a way to absorb Moscow atmosphere and view the landmarks. The guide shares lots of interesting details about the city and Muscovites and you have a great opportunity to make fantastic photos on a gorgeous Moscow background.
Evening at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out.
Transfer to the airport /railway station
What do you know about Moscow? …It’s the capital of Russia, the most populated city and one of the largest cities of the European continent.
The landmarks: the Kremlin and Red Square, St.Basil’s Cathedral, Zaryadye Park, Luzhniki sports stadium and Moscow State University.
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