DAY 1 — ARRIVAL IN MOSCOW
MOSCOW — was founded in 1147 by Prince Yury Dolgoruky. The present day Moscow has a European character perfectly joined with the unforgettable features of the old Russian city. In Moscow, traces of all major events of Russian history are on display and its impact on visitors leaves no one indifferent. We invite you to visit this world-class city of unique historical heritage and amazingly young spirit. As with all tourists, it will leave a great impression on you!
DAY 2
WALKING CITY TOUR AROUND MOSCOW COMBINED WITH NOVODEVICHIY CONVENT — The tour includes the following main streets, squares and places of interest: Tverskaya Street is considered Moscow’s most animated and saucy avenue, the former headquarters of the KGB, the Russian White House, Red Square, the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Bolshoi Theatre, and much more. The Novodevichy Convent was founded in 1524 by Grand Prince Vasili III in commemoration of the conquest of Smolensk in 1514. It was built as a fortress at a curve of the Moskva River and became an important part of the southern defensive belt of the capital, which had already included a number of other monasteries.
MOSCOW KREMLIN & KREMLIN CATHEDRALS WITH ARMONY CHAMBER — The Kremlin has always been perceived as a symbol of power and might of the vast Russian lands. Each era of Russian history left it’s architectural mark on the Kremlin; within the Kremlin walls there are many architectural monuments, churches, cathedrals, museums, etc.
MOSCOW METRO AND ARBAT STREET — This is considered the most beautiful underground railway systems in the world. The stations, built in the Stalin era, are remarkable for their bold ornamentation and unique architecture and were created to look like temples and palaces. Most of these stations are decorated with sculptures, glass, colored marble and bronze chandeliers. ARBAT STREET — Is one of the oldest areas in Moscow and it's the name of the most touristic street in the city. There are always many people wandering around, there are many cafes, restaurants, antiques and souvenir shops.
TRETYAKOV STATE GALLERY — This remains one of the world’s largest museums, a treasure house of old Russian art from the 11th century up through the present. The gallery bears the name of its founder, Pavel Tretyakov, a wealthy Russian manufacturer and patron of art. Now the Tretyakov Gallery holds more than 50,000 works of painting, graphic art and sculpture. The facade of the gallery building was designed by the painter Viktor Vasnetsov in a peculiar Russian fairy-tale style. It was built in 1902–04 to the south from the Moscow Kremlin. During the 20th century, the gallery expanded to several neighboring buildings, including the 17th-century church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi.
DAY 3
WAR HISTORY MUSEUM OF ARMED VIHICLES AND EQUIPMENT — The biggest museum in the world of that kind. It is situated in Kubinka, Moscow Region. Museum's collection numbers about 300 tanks, the richest arsenal of armored vehicles both domestic and foreign ones and equipment from the World War I and the World War II to the present day. TANK RIDE — A wonderful opportunity of testing runs of an armed vehicle. Range of route: 6 km on T-34-legendary tank of the World War.
DAY 4
RUSSIAN AIR FORCE MUSEUM — The Central Museum of the Air Forces at Monino, Russia is located approximately 38 kilometers (24 miles) from Moscow along the Gorky Highway in a lovely wooded area. It is the largest and best aviation museum in Russia. The museum was formerly known as The Russian Federation Air Force Museum and, prior to that, The USSR Air Force Museum. It presents the origin and development of aviation in Russia, formation of domestic aviation science and industry, the Air Force contribution to the rout of Nazis and the advent and evolution of the novel jet aviation.
BOLSHOY THEATRE — This is the most famous theatre in Moscow. It is considered to be the second largest performance hall in Europe after the famous "La Scala" Theatre of Milan. The Bolshoy Theatre is well-known for its excellent acoustics and rich interior decorations. The best masterpieces of world as well as Russian classic opera and ballet have been performed on its stage.
MOSCOW CIRCUS — There are two wonderful circuses in Moscow: the Old and the New ones. Both of them attract children and adults from all over Russia and are very popular with foreign guests. Circus shows usually include acrobats, jugglers, bears, dogs, lions, clowns, trapeze, hula-hoops, balancing acts, an illusion show and more.
DAY 5 — TRANSFER TO THE MOSCOW AIRPORT