Moscow Discovery

Price
from 280 USD
Duration
5 days / 4 nts
Activity Level
MODERATE
Tour Category
Private Tours
Moscow Discovery

Discover ultimate Moscow in this 5 days/ 4 nights exclusive tour. Walk down the historical streets and squares of Old Moscow, while in Kremlin castle meet the two most prominent Russian Tsars - Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell, and explore the Armory Chamber's amazing collection. Walk down Arbat Street, visit fairytale-like St. Basil's Cathedral, and of course visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius (Sergiev Posad).

Highlights
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  • Arrival Transfer
  • Bolshoi Theater
  • Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
  • Sparrow Hills
  • Victory Park
  • Red Square
  • St. Basil's Cathedral
  • Arbat Street
  • Moscow Metro
  • Kremlin
  • Armory of Moscow Kremlin
  • Holy Trinity-St.Sergius Lavra
  • Departure Transfer
When you are loaded full of valuables and cash, it's always best to have someone trusted to meet you and take you to your hotel safely and securely. Our drivers are experienced and courteous and will be happy to meet you at an airport or train station.
30-60 min

Bolshoi means Big. And it is really one of the biggest theaters of Russia. It appeared here after the war with Napoleon on the spot of the first Moscow Theater. The best ballet and opera performances are shown here. The theater is large, so the performances are shown on the historical stage, the new stage (located on the same square), and the Beethoven concert hall, located in the main building.

15 min

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is a massive white chruch with the golden dome, built on the high hill by the Moscow river. The current church is the 1997 recionstruction of the old 1883 cathedral, turned down by the Bolsheviks after the revolution. The place was selected by Stalin as a location for the Congress palace, intended to be the tallest building in the world. The project wasn't completed, but the place was turned into the year round swimming pool with the special water heating. The contemporary church is large and impressive.

30 min

Sparrow (Vorobyovy) Hills is the 80 meter high bank of the Moscow river, located at the spectacular river band. It is popular for the best panorama of the city of Moscow, seen from the observation point there. You can see the contemporary towers of the Moscow city business district, Stalin's 7 sister skyscrapers, Novodevichiy convent somplex, Luzhniki sport arens - the main stadium of Moscow 1980 Olympics, the red towers of Kremlin in the distance and many more. The hills are crowned by the impressive structure of Moscow University.

15 min

Victory park is Russia's largest complex dedicated the the WW2 victory. The park surrounds the WW2 museum and memorial obelisk, dedicated to the victory. The exciting part of the park is the unique outdoor exhibition of the military machinery, boats, airplanes etc.

40 minutes

Red in Old Russian also stands for beautiful. So this name marks the beauty of the square, rather than the color of the Kremlin walls or the Soviet history. The Red square is beautiful by day or by night framed by the GUM building and the tall Kremlin wall

20 min

Beautiful and ornate St. Basils is what you think is Russia. Dating to the times of Ivan the Terrible, this church is a true decoration of the Red square, which creates the unique Russian feel there. Unlike the similar church is St. Petersburg, St. Basil’s inside is a network of the small chapels, each dedicated to the different saint or holiday.

Please note the church has numerous stairs with high steps.

30 minutes

Arbat is a pedestrial street in the heart of Moscow, full with the old city charm. Every house has its own history and life.  It’s the place full of life and energy with the street bands, playing music, coffee shops, street artists, souvenir stalls, museums and unusual memorials. Arbat is a great place to enjoy your time, full with the old Moscow spirit and atmosphere.

1,5 hour

Build deep into the ground, Moscow metro is richly decorated with marble and mosaics, looking as the real palaces under the ground. The first stations date back to 1935. Each station is different and each is a piece of art, yet used daily by millions of people as a part of city complex transport network. 

30 min

Kremlin began as an ancient fortress, which became the historical and cultural center of the country and the office of the president of Russia. A large part of the Kremlin grounds is open for the tourists. The main attractions are the old cathedrals, where Russian tsars from Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas 2nd were crowned (1 cathedral inside visit), as well as Russia’s largest bell and cannon.

1 hour

The Armory of Moscow Kremlin isn’t just the collection of weapons. It’s a large museum with such relics as the Golden Cap (Russian official crown before Peter the Great), wedding dress of Catherine the Great, unique double throne chair for Peter the Great and his brother, weddings gifts of Ivan the Terrible and many others.

1 hour
The Holy Trinity-St.Sergius Lavra is the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monastery was founded in 1345 by one of Russia's most venerated saint Sergius of Radonezh. For centuries it has been an important center of the political and religious life of Russia, and up to this day draws scores of pilgrims from all over the world. 
5-7 hrs
Our professional, experienced English-speaking driver will pick up at your hotel and will take you to the airport/train station. The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it.
30-60 min

Detailed Program

Time Description  
DAY 1:            ARRIVAL IN MOSCOW
Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in & short rest.
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DAY 2:            PRIME TOUR + RED SQUARE + ARBAT STREET + METRO TOUR  
08:45 - 09:00 Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby.

09:00 - 12:00
Start your Prime Tour of Moscow with photo stops by the most famous and spectacular sights of the city such as Boulevard RingPoklonnaya Hill, and Sparrow Hills, where you will be rewarded with panoramic vistas from one of the city’s highest points; the legendary Bolshoi Theatre; golden-domed Christ the Saviour Cathedral - the tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world many others!
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch at a city café/restaurant (not included).
13:00 - 15:00
Walking tour of Red Square with an inside visit of fairytale St. Basil’s Cathedral.
Red Square, the hub of Russia, with its fantastic "stone flower"- the St. Basil Cathedral, one of the symbols of Moscow.

15:00 - 16:00
Walking along Arbat Street - a great place to enjoy your time, full of the old Moscow spirit and atmosphere.
16:00 - 17:00 Tour of Moscow Metro (3-4 stations).
17:00 Return to the hotel by metro or stay in the city for further exploration.
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DAY 3:           KREMLIN  CATHEDRALS  AND  ARMOURY
09:45 - 10:00 Meet your guide at your hotel lobby
10:00 - 13:30
Tour of immense Kremlin: Cathedrals, Tsar Bell, Tsar Cannon, and Armoury Chamber.
The Armoury is so much more than a collection of fascinating weaponry. It’s a large museum with such relics as the Golden Cap, Catherine the Great's wedding dress, a unique double throne chair for Peter the Great and his brother, wedding gifts of Ivan the Terrible, and many others.
14:00 Return to the hotel by metro or stay in the city for further exploration
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DAY 4:           DAY TRIP TO TRINITY LAVRA of ST. SERGIUS (SERGIEV POSAD)
09:45 - 10:00 Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby.
10:00 - 16:00 Tour of Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius (Sergiev Posad).


The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is the most important Russian monastery and the Russian Orthodox Church's spiritual center. The monastery was founded in 1345 by one of Russia's most venerated Saint Sergius of Radonezh. For centuries, it has been an important hub of Russia's political and religious life, and up to this day, draws scores of pilgrims from all over the world.
16:00 Return to the hotel.

DAY 5:            DEPARTURE HOME
   Spend the morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for the flight back home.

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  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • Tourist-class vehicle according to program
  • Professional English-, Spanish-, Italian-German- or French-speaking guide 
  • Admissions to all museums as per itinerary
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Visa support letter (*if needed)
  • Accommodation (please Contact Us if accommodation needed)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Surcharge for Portuguese-, Polish-, Chinese- or Japanese-speaking guide:
    1-3 pax – 50% of the total package cost
    4+ pax – 30% of the total package cost

NOT suitable for people with limited walking ability and wheelchair users.
  • Kremlin & Armoury are closed on Thursdays.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Not recommended for participants with limited walking ability.


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