Day 1
We arrive this morning to Moscow, Russia’s capital. Soby Travel’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.
