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Moscow Holiday & City Breaks Private Tour Plan
HIGHLIGHTS: Moscow Private Tour including Kremlin, Diamond fund, Moscow by night, the amazing Moscow Metro and a cold war underground KGB bunker!
As Tolstoy’s dramatic novels portray, Russian history has been one of war and invasion, ideological doctrine and drama. Moscow today is a city that offers the weekend traveller a refreshing and interesting insight into Soviet Russia. This is a fascinating unusual short break.
Do not underestimate how hard it is to travel around Moscow and the benefit of a private Moscow guide for a Moscow city break. Russia is particularly popular amongst our clients as a 50th birthday gift idea.
Moscow - From The Real Russia with Love
Day 1
Fly to Moscow and start your Moscow City Break with a Floodlight night tour Red Square, St Basils, Cathedral, Kremlin
On arrival for your Moscow city break a private driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After dinner (not included, our recommendation is Café Pushkin for a special occasion and unique insight into "top end" Russian society) experience a night tour of the floodlight city, including Red Square, the Sofiiskaya Embankment with St. Sophia Cathedral, St Basils, and the panorama of the Kremlin walls.
Drive up to the Lenin Hills — the highest place in Moscow for a great view back across the city and the Olympic village - host to the 1980 games
Drive up to the Lenin Hills — the highest place in Moscow for a great view back across the city and the Olympic village - host to the 1980 games
Day 2
Moscow Metro and KGB Bunker Private Guide
It may seem a strange recommendation but the Moscow Metro is a must see on your Moscow Holiday with a private tour with your Moscow guide. Its oldest stations date back to 1937-1941 and are decorated with marble, mosaics, stained glass panels and bronze sculptures that resemble and capture the cultural history of the time. Quite extraordinary.
Afternoon visit to KGB Bunker, constructed during the Cold War period with the purpose of being a communication centre for state leaders in case of a nuclear attack.(Dependent on availability)
Afternoon visit to KGB Bunker, constructed during the Cold War period with the purpose of being a communication centre for state leaders in case of a nuclear attack.(Dependent on availability)
Day 3
Private tour Kremlin and its Treasures, Transfer to Airport after your Moscow Holiday
Continue your unusual short break with the highlight of your Moscow Holiday: a private guided visit around the Grand Kremlin Palace's complex including the armoury, 2 of the 5 cathedrals and the diamond fund. The Armoury Chamber houses the treasures of the Moscow Tsars including the famous Faberge Easter eggs.
The Diamond Fund houses the diamonds, jewellery and precious stones, including Catherine the Greats throne and the huge Orlov and Shah diamonds, the world's largest cut sapphire (258.8 carats), and the largest gold nugget ever found (36 kg).
Private transfer to Airport after your special weekend away or extend to include Golden Ring or St Petersburg.
The Diamond Fund houses the diamonds, jewellery and precious stones, including Catherine the Greats throne and the huge Orlov and Shah diamonds, the world's largest cut sapphire (258.8 carats), and the largest gold nugget ever found (36 kg).
Private transfer to Airport after your special weekend away or extend to include Golden Ring or St Petersburg.
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Price per person: From £1,145
Flights, 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Marriott Royal Aurora, Activities, Private Vehicles & Guides, Entrance costs, Transfers
A La Carte Optional Extras
Gulag Museum Private Tour
Private Tour of the Kremlin's Grand Palace - Home to the Russian President
Visit Moscow Distillery
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Gulag Museum Private Tour
A private guide will take you on a tour of Gulag museum. The Museum's extensive "Totalitarian Past" exhibit includes a graphic account of life in a Gulag portrayed through photos, maps, Stalin decrees, propaganda literature and short biographies of some of the people who were arrested, imprisoned and killed for their convictions
Price Per Person: From £41
Price Per Person: From £41
Private Tour of the Kremlin's Grand Palace - Home to the Russian President
This exclusive experience gives you access to the interior workings of the Kremlin. Once the Imperial residence of the Romanov dynasty it expresses the power and richness of the country.
The magnificent interiors will truly amaze as they reflect the luxury and opulence of the Russian Royal way of life.
The tour includes:
- The formal state occasion halls used by Mr Putin
- The Halls used for award ceremonies of the Russian federation, signing international agreements, inaugurations of Russian presidents and formal ceremonies
- The faceted chamber, Tsars rooms, internal rooms of the emperor
- The remnants of the XV century ancient palace
Price Per Person: From £585
The magnificent interiors will truly amaze as they reflect the luxury and opulence of the Russian Royal way of life.
The tour includes:
- The formal state occasion halls used by Mr Putin
- The Halls used for award ceremonies of the Russian federation, signing international agreements, inaugurations of Russian presidents and formal ceremonies
- The faceted chamber, Tsars rooms, internal rooms of the emperor
- The remnants of the XV century ancient palace
Price Per Person: From £585
Visit Moscow Distillery
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the distillery where you will get acquainted with the history, visit workshops and learn all the particularities about the production process of the oldest Russian alcoholic beverage.
Price Per Person: From £170
Price Per Person: From £170
A La Carte Extensions
St Petersburg Tours & Holidays Extension
Private introduction to St Petersburg with visits to Hermitage, Peter Paul Fortress, Peterhof, Catherine's & Paul's Palaces and the siege of Leningrad museum
Day 1
Travel to St Petersburg by 1st Class Sleeper Train. Private tour Leningrad Defence museum
Your Private driver and guide will meet you at the station in St Petersburg and provide a short city orientation tour on the way to your hotel, stopping to view the outside of the Church of the Saviour on Spilt Blood.
Your guide will take you for a visit to one of the most memorable exhibitions in the city at the Leningrad Defence museum The resilience and ingenuity of the citizens of Leningrad during the 1000 days the Nazi's laid siege is laid open. The extensive exhibits and accounts tell the horrifying ordeal of the defenders of Leningrad
Your guide will take you for a visit to one of the most memorable exhibitions in the city at the Leningrad Defence museum The resilience and ingenuity of the citizens of Leningrad during the 1000 days the Nazi's laid siege is laid open. The extensive exhibits and accounts tell the horrifying ordeal of the defenders of Leningrad
Day 2
Private tour of Peter Paul Fortress & Winter Palace Hermitage
After breakfast your private guide will transfer you to the Peter Paul Fortress, the final resting place for most of the Romanov emperors including Nicolas II, who was executed with his family in 1918 and who was very recently reburied here.
The Hermitage museum contains one of the largest art collections in the world. Commissioned by Catherine the Great the Hermitage houses over three million items; the highlights of the collection are the Italian masterpieces, French Impressionists and Russian Royal family jewellery including the Faberge collections.
Don't forget to look up and marvel at the rooms with the stunning ceilings that the paintings are hung in.
The Hermitage museum contains one of the largest art collections in the world. Commissioned by Catherine the Great the Hermitage houses over three million items; the highlights of the collection are the Italian masterpieces, French Impressionists and Russian Royal family jewellery including the Faberge collections.
Don't forget to look up and marvel at the rooms with the stunning ceilings that the paintings are hung in.
Day 3
Private tour of Peterhof.
After breakfast your private guide and driver will transfer you to Peterhof, the world-famous palace, fountain and park ensemble. It's 176 fountains, majestic palaces, numerous gilded statues of ancient gods and heroes and remarkable collections of sculpture make Peterhof a veritable gem.
Often called "Capital of Fountains" your summertime visit will include the unforgettable site of the fountains in full glory.
Return to St Petersburg by Hydrofoil to the Winter Palace pier in the summer
Often called "Capital of Fountains" your summertime visit will include the unforgettable site of the fountains in full glory.
Return to St Petersburg by Hydrofoil to the Winter Palace pier in the summer
Day 4
Private tour to Pushkin and Pavlovsk
Pushkin is home to arguably the finest palace in St Petersburg, Catherine's palace. Your visit includes the celebrated amber room where over 100,000 perfectly fitted pieces of amber adorn the walls of the room.
Lunch at traditional Russian restaurant “Podvorie” prior to a visit to Pavlovsk.
Named after Paul I, Pavlovsk was the last of the imperial estates to be built. The Palace has an elegant simplicity and is built in classic style.
Direct transfer to airport for evening flight home after your Moscow Holiday
Lunch at traditional Russian restaurant “Podvorie” prior to a visit to Pavlovsk.
Named after Paul I, Pavlovsk was the last of the imperial estates to be built. The Palace has an elegant simplicity and is built in classic style.
Direct transfer to airport for evening flight home after your Moscow Holiday
From £1,275
Includes Flights, 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Sokos Palace Bridge Hotel, Activities, Private Vehicles & Guides, Transfers, 1st class Sleeper Train
The Golden Ring Extension
HIGHLIGHTS: Experience rural Russia at its best with this two night extension to see the main highlights of the Golden Ring , three cities of outstanding beauty and historical significance; Vladimir, Suzdal, Sergiev Posad
Day 1
Private Transfer and Guide of Vladimir and Suzdal
Vladimir is located 170 km from Moscow was the Russian Capital in 12th Century and recognized by Unesco as one of the most valuable treasures in Russia. Your visit will include the ceremonial golden gate of the city and the striking Assumption and Dimitri Cathedrals.
The tour continues to Suzdal which dates back to the 10th century and is a living town museum of the 13th-19th centuries, containing 33 churches, 5 monasteries, 7 chapels with not a single modern building.
Visit and bathe in Russian baths and hot rooms.
Stay in Suzdal overnight at the Pushkarskaya Sloboda Hotel
The tour continues to Suzdal which dates back to the 10th century and is a living town museum of the 13th-19th centuries, containing 33 churches, 5 monasteries, 7 chapels with not a single modern building.
Visit and bathe in Russian baths and hot rooms.
Stay in Suzdal overnight at the Pushkarskaya Sloboda Hotel
Day 2
Private Guide of Sergiev Posad and Transfer to airport for flight home after Golden Ring Extension
After breakfast visit the Monastery of the Lament of Christ dating to the 16th century , the town's fortified 1 kilometre walls with 12 mighty towers, the Transfiguration Cathedral with its five domes and fine murals and the open air museum of wooden architecture.
Finally visit Sergiev Posad where you visit the spectacular St Trinity Sergius Monastery and fortress.
Transfer back to airport driving past huge birch forests and rolling hills, as well as past groups of country homes, or dachas.
Evening drop off at airport for flight home.
Finally visit Sergiev Posad where you visit the spectacular St Trinity Sergius Monastery and fortress.
Transfer back to airport driving past huge birch forests and rolling hills, as well as past groups of country homes, or dachas.
Evening drop off at airport for flight home.
Price per person: From £795
Includes 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast (Marriott Royal Aurora, Pushkarskaya Sloboda Hotel) Activities, Private Vehicles & Guides, Transfers
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