Russia
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Day One: Welcome to Moscow
Touch down in the Russian capital and you’ll be taken to your hotel by private transfer. The evening is yours to relax and acclimatise, ready for an action-packed day tomorrow.
Overnight in Moscow
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Deluxe Hotel - Sadovnicheskaya Hotel
Meals included: None
Day Two: The best of the city!
Get set for a day of adventure in the capital of the Russian Federation, where ancient monuments rub shoulders with futuristic skyscrapers. Over the course of the morning, you’ll discover its major sites alongside your private guide, taking in the Kremlin, Victory Park, the White House, the pedestrianised shopping street of Arblat and much more. Break for a traditional lunch at a Russian restaurant, before setting out on foot to discover Red Square up close. There will be plenty of time for pictures as you discover the Kremlin Walls, Lenin’s Tomb, St Basil’s Cathedral, Resurrection Gate, the famous GUM department store and the Russian State Historical Museum, then spend some time strolling through neighbouring Alexander Garden, packed with intricate architectural monuments. Afterwards, you’ll board a double-decker boat for a two-hour cruise along the Movska River, seeing key sights including the Kremlin and the colossal Cathedral of Christ the Saviour from a totally different perspective.
Overnight in Moscow
Deluxe Hotel - Sadovnicheskaya Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Day Three: High art
Start your day at the State Tretyakov Gallery, which holds more than 150,000 precious works by painters from the 11th to 19th centuries, as well as an incredible collection of Russian Icons. You’ll lunch on traditional Russian food at a nearby restaurant, before heading to the Bolshoi Theatre. Founded in 1776, this is one of the most important theatres in the world – and you’ll get a glimpse into its secret backstage world as you discover its ornate interior and fascinating history on a private tour. Afterwards, settle into one of the theatre seats to enjoy an opera or ballet performance from the Bolshoi Company, renowned as one of the best in the world.
Overnight in Moscow
Deluxe Hotel - Sadovnicheskaya Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Four: Goodbye Moscow
After breakfast, it’s time for your private transfer back to the airport, ready for your flight back to the UK.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overall meals included: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
What's included:
- Private English-speaking guides unless stated otherwise
- Private transfers and internal flights unless stated otherwise
- Meals as listed
- Mandatory taxes and service fees
- Entrance tickets and permits unless stated otherwise
What's not included:
- International flights to/from experience:
call 0208 251 0425 for AX specially negotiated flight rates - Tips for guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff
- Any visa, customs, airport taxes or similar charges before or after the holiday
- We cannot guarantee the included hotel breakfast for early departures
- Drinks during meals unless stated otherwise
- Personal expenses, such as laundry
- Optional Extras
SUITABILITY FOR FAMILIES : Suitable for families with adult kids
If you intend to travel solo, contact us on 0208 251 0425
GETTING THERE
Typically, direct return flights from London to Moscow cost around £500pp, and take 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Experience start point: Moscow
End point: Moscow
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