
|
Moscow Tour 
|
| |
DURATION: 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DAY
1:
We arrive this morning to Moscow, Russia's capital. Soby Satellite's tour
mapager meets us at the airport and accompanies us to our hotel. The evening
is at leisure for relaxation or an optional performance in one of Moscow's
renowned theaters.
DAY 2:
Our exploration of Moscow begins with a comprehensive city tour. We begin
in inspiring
Red Square, where we see
St.
Basil's Cathedral, with its multi-colored domes and lenin's tomb.
We drive through Moscow's major streets and thoroughfares; stately Tverskaya
Street, lively New Arbat Street and elegant Kutuzovsky Prospect. Along
the way, we stop at Moscow's principle attractions;
Novodeyvichy
Convent, The Bolshoi Theater,

Gorky
Park and at Moscow's University, perched high on the Sparrow Hills, we
enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the entire city. We also visit the
grounds of the Kremlin, the heart of ancient
Moscow. After our city tour, we enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in the
downtown. This afternoon, we delve below Moscow's busy streets to tour
the extensive
Moscow Metro, built before
and after World War II. Each station has a unique decorative motive utilizing
semi-precious stones and sculptures. We enjoy a walking tour of Moscow's
bohemian Old Arbat Street browsing through the souvenier market stalls.
You might like to top the afternoon off with lunch in one of Arbat's elegant
cafes, or have your portrait drawn by one of the street artists.
DAY
3:
Today is completely free for you to enjoy independent exploration of Moscow,
or take part in a guided
optional excursion
to the
Armory Chamber, The
Pushkin
Museum of Fine Arts or
The Tretyakov Gallery.
DAY 4:
This morning we depart Moscow, Should time-permit, your local host will
accompany you to Moscow's famous Izmailovo Flea Market, or to our Duty
Free shops owned by JSC KomeK where you can shop for souvenirs.