Moscow

City tour. Red square, enjoy a unique architectural ensemble of the 4th largest square in the world, the Cathedrals of St. Basils (Pokrovsky), St.Sofia's Embankment – a splendid panoramic view of the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour – Russia's spiritual revival, Moscow State University campus a panorama platform on Vorobiovy (Sparrow) Hills, photo and souvenirs stop, Novodevichy Convent – a fortress and monastic ensemble of the 16th century, a world-famous cemetery, the White House of the Russian Federation, Poklonnaya gora, Moscow's boulevards, a historical and cultural centre of Moscow with its museums, theatres and memorial places.

The Kremlin. The Kremlin is the former residence of Russian tsars and one of the most beautiful ensembles of the world. The Cathedral Square with the 15th century Assumption Cathedral, the private church of Russian tsars and the 16th century Cathedral of the Archangel, the burial place of the tsars. Bell Tower of Ivan the Great, famous Tsar Cannon of the 16th and Tsar Bell of the 18th century.

The Armory Chamber – is the treasury of Russian tsars. The unique collection contains gold and silver items of the 12th-20th centuries, Russian, European and Eastern items of arms of the 16th-19th centuries, the state regalia, carriages, thrones, the collection of cloths and dress of the 16-19th centuries, ambassadorial gifts of the 16-19th centuries.

The Diamond Fund – a unique collection of works of the 18th-20th centuries Russian jewelers in gold and platinum, the collection of precious stones and diamonds (legendary Orlov and Nadir Shah diamonds) and other historical treasuries.

Christ the Saviour Cathedral – the biggest Russia’s centre of Orthodoxy, enjoy a unique panorama of central Moscow from the belfry platform of the Cathedral.

The Novodevichy Convent is located on the territory of a former convent for ladies of noble birth. The Convent is one the finest examples of 16th and 17th century Russian architecture. There is a history and art museum on the grounds and a cemetery where many famous people are buried.

St. Basils Cathedral (Pokrovsky) or Cathedral of the Intercession. Built in the 16th century by order of Ivan the Terrible is the gem of Russian architecture. The Cathedral symbolizes Russia's victory in the struggle against Tatar-Mongols. It is named after the holy man Basil, buried in this cathedral.

Pushkin Fine Art Museum. Founded in 1912 it has a fine collection of Western European Art, Egyptian antiquities. One can see Italian 14th-16th century icon paintings. The French art of the 18-20th centuries is fully represented and illustrates different schools: impressionism, postimpressionism, cubism and others.

State Tretyakov Art Gallery – it’s a national museum of Russia founded in 1856 by Pyotr Tretyakov. It is one the largest museums in the world and most valuable collection of Russian art with its 100 thousand exhibits includes 5,000 works of ancient Russian art and world famous paintings by Russian and Soviet artists.

KGB Museum (The "Chekist" Hall of the KGB of the USSR). Opened in 1984 the Hall was created for professional training and educating of the State Security services employees. More than 2000 exhibits demonstrate intelligence and counterintelligence activity in Russian state. There you would know the name of the first Russian double agent who obtained valuable information of Mamai’s plans in 1380 and also a lot of evidences referring to 19th and 20th centuries. A number of stands comment on the events of mass repression during Stalin’s era and scrupulous work for rehabilitation. A separate hall illustrates the security services activity during the World War II.

Kolomenskoye Museum estate – Moscow’s oldest summer residence of Grand Princes and Tsars. A unique place of archaeological excavation &ndash I millenium Dyakovo culture. A museum of wooden architecture in the open air. The Ascention Church – a pearl of Russian tent-shaped architecture. Enjoy participating in a traditional Russian marriage ceremony in summer or an intoxicating troika ride with vodka and caviar in winter. Marvel at "the 8th miracle of the world", a wooden palace model with 2,000 windows and 300 rooms.

Kuskovo Museum estate – One of the most celebrated summer palaces of Russian "old" aristocracy near Moscow. A wooden 18th c. palace built for a few seasons amusement and having lasted for over 200 years, providing a tremendous perception of mentality and penetration into the lifestyle of Russian nobility in the 18th-19th centuries. A most unique collection of world and Russian porcelain, earthenware, ceramics, glass and rock crystal. Development of Kuskovo landscape culture, cultivated French terraces with statuery, pavillions and grottos, and a natural park with ponds, bridges and amusements. The 250th anniversary of the Sheremetyevs' dynasty, Russia's cultural heritage on the UNESCO list of world monuments.

Zvezdny gorodok. Tour to the famous all over the world Russian Cosmonauts Training Centre named after Yuri Gagarin who did the first manned flight to the space. You will have a chance to visit local museum and memorial office of Yuri Gagarin. During your visit to the special technical zone of the Centre you will have the opportunity to see unique simulators, the centrifuge, the hydro-lab with models of space vehicles. In a huge swimming pool (diameter 23 m, depth 19 m) there is a model of a space station. Water weightlessness enables cosmonauts to practice their skills necessary for their travelling into outer space.

Trinity-Sergiev Lavra (Serdiev Posad – 70 km) is the residence of the Patriarch of All Russia, a working monastery, it is the religious center of Russian Orthodox Church with the Theological Academy. The museum has a rich collection of icons of the 15-17th centuries. Trinity Cathedral and Dukhovskaya Church, the 5-domed Assumption Cathedral, the palace of the czar "Chertogi".

Moscow Metro (walking tour). Moscow Metro is a spectacular system of underground public transport; it decorated with marble, mosaics, stained glass panels and bronze sculptures looks like a museum. It is considered to be the most beautiful metro in the world.

Walking tour along Arbat – a small street (850 m long) right in the centre of Moscow. It's name has Arabic origin and it means "suburbs". Russian history made the choice and let a lot of main events to take place in Arbat. The guests will have a chance to see the house of General Khitrovo where Alexander Pushkin lived, worked and was happy. There he celebrated the last bachelor's party with his friends and buddies. House of Andrei Bely that singer of Moscow and the Arbat, a brilliant poet of Silver Age.

Boat ride on the Moskva River (May - September) The excursion gives the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Moscow. Embarkation on a sightseeing river-cruise boat to enjoy Moscow’s highlights from the river front: the Kremlin, The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the monument to Peter the Great, House of Artist, Gorky Park, St. Andrew’s Monastery, Moscow State University and the New Maiden Convent.

City tour (transport incl.)
3 hrs

104

58

48

36

29

25

22

-

City tour + Novodevichy Convent (transport incl.)
4 hrs

120

68

57

44

36

31

28

Mon, Tue

Kremlin tour (territory + Cathedrals)
1,5 hrs

96

56

48

42

38

35

32

Thu

Kremlin tour + St. Basils’ Cathedral
3 hrs

106

66

58

52

48

45

42

Thu

Kremlin tour + Armory Chamber
3 hrs

128

72

64

58

54

51

48

Thu

Kremlin tour + Diamond Fund
3 hrs

128

72

64

58

54

51

48

Thu

Kremlin tour + Armory Chamber + Diamond Fund
4 hrs

144

93

84

76

72

69

65

Thu

Walking tour along Arbat
1,5 hrs

56

29

21

16

14

12

10

-

Metro walking tour
1,5 hrs

56

29

21

16

14

12

10

-

Christ the Saviour Cathedral
2 hrs

104

62

52

46

40

27

24

-

Novodevichy Convent (transport incl.)
2 hrs

110

64

54

40

35

30

27

Mon, Tue

St. Basils’ (Pokrovsky) Cathedral
2 hrs

104

62

52

46

40

27

24

Thu

Pushkin Fine Arts Museum
3 hrs

120

72

59

52

46

42

39

Mon

State Tretyakov Art Gallery
3 hrs

120

72

59

52

46

42

39

Sun, Mon

KGB Museum
2 hrs

150

80

55

40

32

28

20

Sat, Sun

Kolomenskoye Museum estate
3 hrs

120

70

58

48

42

40

36

Mon

Kuskovo Museum estate
3 hrs

120

70

58

48

42

40

36

Mon, Tue, Wed

Zvezdny gorodok, Yuri Gagarin Training Centre (transport, dinner incl.)
6 hrs

450

240

190

150

125

110

96

Mon

Sergiev Posad, Trinity-Sergiev Lavra (transport, dinner incl.)
6 hrs

176

104

92

85

78

72

68

Mon

Polenovo Museum estate (transport, dinner incl.)
8 hrs

310

170

120

100

88

78

72

Mon, Tue, Wed

Suzdal – Vladimir (transport, dinner incl.)
14 hrs

390

210

160

130

110

96

88

-

Tula – Yasnaya Polyana, Lev Tolstoy Museum estate (transport, dinner incl.)
14 hrs

390

210

160

130

110

96

88

Mon, Wed

Boat ride on the Moskva River
2 hrs

70

40

30

25

22

20

18

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