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MOSCOW EXPERIENCE
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6 Days / Air & land
/ From $1199
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In Moscow, discover the turbulent history of Russia’s past in this comprehensive 6-day program. Your journey begins at the famous Red Square where it will take you back in time to the Soviet era. Next, marvel at the beautiful ornate domes of the St. Basil Cathedral before visiting the Savior Cathedral and the beautiful 16th century Novodevichy Convent. This tour reveals both the fascinating history and breathtaking beauty of this intriguing region.
Included Features:
- Round trip economy class air on Singapore Airlines from Houston
- 4 nights hotel accommodation at the Novotel Moscow Centre Hotel
- Daily American buffet breakfast
- Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel
- Half day Moscow city tour
- Air fuel surcharge
- Hotel taxes and service charges
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Itinerary
DAY 01 - DEPART HOUSTON/MOSCOW
Board your flight to Moscow - a vivacious city in the heart of Russia; steeped against a backdrop of high culture, conspiracy, diverse architecture and pulsating new world power.
DAY 02 - ARRIVE IN MOSCOW
Arrive in Moscow, “the Heart of Russia”. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure for rest and relaxation.
DAY 03 - MOSCOW (AB)
After breakfast, a guided tour of Moscow’s fascinating, famous and historical landmarks awaits you. Your day begins with the famous Red Square, (Krasnaya Ploshad) known for its legendary military parades of Soviet past. You will not miss the brightly coloured onion-domes of St Basil’s Cathedral. Wander through the aisle of the enormous GUM (pronounced as goom) shopping mall; a stunning architectural masterpiece of the 19th century, facing the official residence of President of Russia – Great Kremlin Palace. Another symbol of Moscow – the famous Saviour Chimes; continue to the magnificent Christ the Saviour Cathedral. Visit the 16th – 17th century architecture of Novodevichy Convent, originally built as a fortress and it also served as a convent for disgraced women from the royal family and prison for Princess Sophia, sister of Peter the Great, after 3 aborted attempts on his life to deprive him of the throne. Lenin’s Mausoleum is still open to the public on certain days. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city atop Lenin’s Hills. Take a stroll through the busy streets of New Arbat. Arbat Street is the main thoroughfare for the city’s artisans which, today is one of Moscow’s busiest, boisterous and fashionable avenues. The afternoon is free for further exploration of Moscow Metro, where every station reflects the rich Soviet arts and designs. On top of its cultural appeal, Moscow's Metro is a superbly efficient subway carrying over 7 million passengers daily which, spans the entire city; located deep under the ground and doubles as a nuclear shelter - go shopping or relaxation.
DAY 04 - MOSCOW (AB)
Today is open to plan your own itinerary or consider our optional Kremlin tour where that include visit to fascinating State Armoury, the oldest museum in Russia or the State Tretyakov Gallery - an art gallery in Moscow, the foremost depository of Russian fine art in the world, housing one of the most renowned and extensive Russian art and artifacts, located in one of the oldest districts of Moscow – Zamoskvorechye. Armoury is famous for its stunning collection of treasures accumulated over the centuries by the Russian State and Church. The collection is famous for its royal regalia; Faberge Easter eggs of precious metals and jewels, the 800-diamond throne of Tsar Alexey, the jewel-studded and sable-trimmed gold Cap of Monomakh worn for coronations for two centuries; the coronation dresses of the 18th century empresses; the sleigh in which Elizabeth rode from St. Petersburg to Moscow for her coronation pulled by 23 horses at a time.
DAY 05 - MOSCOW (AB)
Spend a day at leisure or consider our optional excursion to the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monastery is situated in the town of Sergiyev Posad, about 90 km to the north-east from Moscow by road leading to Yaroslavl, and currently is home to over 300 monks. One of Russia's most important religious and historic landmarks, a place of pilgrimage for Russian Orthodox Church and one of the most interesting museums where one may find the icons of Andrei Rublev and other famous masters of the 15th-18th centuries.
DAY 06 - MOSCOW/HOUSTON (AB)
After breakfast, you will bid a fond farewell to Moscow - a city full of history and intrigued.
AB=American Breakfast
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Dates & Prices
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Air and land arrangements
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Tour cost (Per person, double occupancy)
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Daily departure
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Houston
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2009
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Jun 15-Jul 5
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$1599
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Jul 6-13
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$1549
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Jul 14-Aug 12
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$1199
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Aug 13-Nov 30
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$1599
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Special notes: All prices are per person, double occupancy and subject to availability; change; holiday/seasonal supplements; blackout dates; and other restrictions may apply. Single room supplement & rates for extra nights are available. Transfers between airport and hotel vice versa do not include guide service. Prices do not include international departure taxes; customs user fee; Sep 11th Security fee; passenger facility charges and foreign airport taxes. $100 per person non-refundable deposit is required within 7 days of confirmation. Full payment is due 75 days prior to departure.
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Optional tours (per person, double occupancy)
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Kremlin Tour
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$211
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This tour will take you through one of the most important city landmark where unique complex of architectural monuments surrounded by ancient red brick walls are crowned with 19 towers. The first wooden Kremlin was built by the order of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in 1156 and later during the reign of Prince Dmitry Donskoy, the white stonewalls were erected. Upon the 15th century when the seat of Orthodox religion was moved to Moscow, several Italian architects were invited to reconstruct the Kremlin, especially the cathedrals and chapels. Thus the architectural ensemble of Kremlin we can see today has appeared. The centre of Kremlin is the Cathedral Square with the Cathedral of Assumption where royal wedding and coronation ceremonies used to take place. The Cathedral of Annunciation and the Cathedral of Archangel Mikhail are located next to it.
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Tretijakov Gallery Tour
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$207
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Founded in 1856 by the merchant Tretyakov, the gallery’s collections initially consisted of works produced by Moscow and St. Petersburg painters - Tretyakov's contemporaries. However today, there are about 47.000 Russian works of art housed here. The museum boasts the largest collection of Russian masters from the 18th and 19th centuries including Nikitin, Rokotov, Borovikovsky, Kiprensky, Brullov, Ivanov and other world-famous collection from ancient Russian icons.
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Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius Tour
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$341
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Drive along the Yaroslavsky highway towards the small town of Sergiev Posad situated atapproximately 70 km (about 50 miles) away from Moscow. The town emerged a long time ago around the St.Trinity Sergius Lavra, (the Greek word "lavra" means "monastery"), which was established here by one of Russia’s most honored saints, reverent Sergius of Radonezh in 1340.For centuries the monastery has been the biggest religious and cultural center of the Russian state. Icon painters such as Andrey Rublev and Daniel Chorny worked there and used frescoes to decorate the main church of the monastery - the Trinity Cathedral. The importance of the monastery and its founder for the history of Russia should not be overestimated. It is the basis that supports Russian spirituality, statehood, and national character.
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