Autumn in the heart of Russia (New)

Next point in the itinerary is the Novodevichy Convent, situated not far from Luzhniki Olympic Stadium, on the bank of a small lake with white swans. That will remind you of Swan Lake at Bolshoi theatre. Continuing the city tour, you will pass along Kutuzov avenue and visit the Victory Park with its memorials, fountains and churches. Free time for shopping, picture taking. 

Transfer to the hotel.

Day 3. Moscow
8.30am-9.30am Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with a guide at the hotel lobby. Departure to excursion.
Kremlin tour with visit to Cathedrals and the Armory with the Diamond Fund. The Kremlin has always been perceived as a symbol of power and might of the Russian land. Each era of the Russian history left its architectural mark on the Kremlin. Within the Kremlin walls there are many architectural monuments, churches, cathedrals, museums, etc. The Diamond Fund is amazing exhibition with unique state treasures, including a large imperial crown of gold and silver, 4,936 diamonds and pearls made for the coronation of Catherine the Great; the huge, world-famous Orlov (189.62 carat) and Shah (88.7 carat) diamonds; and the Big Bouquet, a magnificent piece of jewellery set with diamonds and emeralds from the 18th century.

Optional lunch in the city center. (Traditional Russian cuisine with vodka tasting)

Second part of excursion: Walking tour along Arbat Street, excursion to Moscow downtown and  visit to  Moscow Metro. The Arbat is a true symbol of old Moscow, and has recently celebrated its 500th anniversary. Today Arbat is a cobbled pedestrian thoroughfare about one kilometer (two-thirds of mile) long, and one of the most popular meeting and shopping spots in Moscow. Along with its shops, cafes, art galleries, concert and theatre halls and a museum tracing the history of the area, are portrait painters, performance artists and even demonstrators. It is also a frequent site for festivals and carnivals.
Also, we will continue exploring Moscow downtown and feel the heartbeat of Russia on the famous Red Square widely known as the sight where the military parades were held during Soviet time. Then you’ll find yourself near the brightest symbol of the city – the extraordinary St. Basil Cathedral with its joyful multi-colored domes. Wander through the aisles of the enormous GUM shopping mall– a stunning architectural masterpiece of the late 19th century now facing the official residence of President of Russia – the Kremlin Senate and see the famous Saviour Chimes - a symbol of Moscow. Go down and up the moving stairs of the new underground shopping mall Okhotny ryad decorated with marbles, glass and fountains. You will see the legendary Moscow Metro with its mosaics and frescos.

Return to the hotel.

Day 4. Moscow 
8.30am-9.30am Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with a guide at the hotel lobby. Departure to excursion.
Excursion to the Tretyakov State Gallery - one of the world's largest museums, a treasure house of old Russian art from the 11th century till our days. The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and one of the greatest museums in the world. The Gallery's collection consists entirely of Russian art and artists who have made à contribution to the history of Russian art or been closely connected with it. The collection contains more than 130 000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics, created throughout the centuries by successive generations of Russian artists. Free time for shopping, picture taking.

Optional lunch in the city center.

After lunch you will visit to Vodka Museum. In the Museum you will see vodka bottles of different sizes, from shkalik (or kosushka) to shtof and quarter.

Return to the hotel.

Day 5. Moscow 
8.30am-9.30am Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with a guide at the hotel lobby. Departure to excursion.
Kolomenskoe (Museum-preserve): the medieval tsar estate, where Peter the Great was born and lived in the early childhood. In the park there are the first stone cathedral of Annunciation in Russia and open air museum of monuments of Russian wooden architecture of the 17-18th centuries.

Optional lunch in the city center.

Second part of excursion: Excursion to the 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.

Return to the hotel.

Day 6. Moscow
8.30am-9.30am Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with a guide and driver at the hotel lobby.
Excursion to Sergiev Posad (70 km from Moscow). The monastery houses the Russian Patriarch's temporary residence. In the monastery you will visit St. Trinity Cathedral where the shrine with St. Sergey's relics is stored, and the Assumption Cathedral that repeats its form after the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin. The most beautiful part of the monastery is represented by two similar constructions one of which is the Ecclesiastical Academy and Seminary and the other the Refectory with the Church of St. Sergiy.

Return to the hotel.

Day 7. Moscow 
8.30am-9.30am Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out.
Transfer to the international airport.

Price is starting from $ 990

Included:
-Accommodation in Moscow
-Meals as per itinerary
-All transfers according to the program with arrival/departure transfers
-All excursions due to the program with entrance fees
-Private air-conditioned car and individual licensed English speaking guide
-Visa support documents