THE GREAT ESCAPE
Your Great Adventure
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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
- Accommodation in single twin share room
- First class or best available hotels in the area
- Observation and participation in allowed activities
- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
- Excess baggage charge
- Increases in airfares or Government imposed taxes
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Tips to guide and driver
- Visa arrangements
Epic Grandeur
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Russian Feasts
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An Artful Lifestyle
Pity the day trippers dropped off at San Marco with a mere three hours to take in Venice. That’s about enough time for one long gasp at the show-stopper that is Piazza San Marco, but not nearly enough time to see what else Venice is hiding. Stay longer in this fairy-tale city and you’ll discover the pleasures of la bea vita (the beautiful life) that only locals know: the wake-up call of gondoliers calling ‘Ooooeeeee!’, a morning spritz in a sunny campi (square), lunch in a crowded bacaro (bar) with friends and fuschia-pink sunsets that have sent centuries of artists mad.
Defying Convention
Eyeglasses, platform shoes and uncorseted dresses are outlandish Venetian fashions that critics sniffed would never be worn by respectable Europeans. Venetians are used to setting trends, whether it be with controversial artwork in the Punta della Dogana, racy operas at La Fenice or radical new art at the Biennale. On a smaller scale, this unconventional creative streak finds vibrant expression in the showrooms of local artisans where you can find custom-made red-carpet shoes, purses fashioned from silk-screened velvet and glass jewels brighter than semi-precious stones. In a world of cookie-cutter culture, Venice’s originality still stands out.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
Arrival day
- Airport meet and assist
Meeting with a name sign at the exit of the arrival hall.
- Private Transfer to the hotel with the guide
- Hotel Check-in
- Optional dinner
Highlights City tour Moscow
- 10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure for the program
- Historical Highlight sightseeing of Moscow
Moscow is the main tourist center of Russia and one of the most popular cities among travelers around the world. It is an amazing combination of modern high-tech buildings and ancient architecture. Even a week is not enough to see all the sights of this city, but during this tour you will be able to see its main highlights in just a few hours, such as Red Square, the Kremlin, Victory Park, the White House, the Arbat, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the observation deck on the Sparrow Hills, Lomonosov University and much more! For you, this will be a really interesting introduction to the largest city in Europe.
- Optional lunch
- Red Square
You've definitely seen photos of this place many times, but still seeing it live will be a completely different experience. On this tour, you will fully enjoy its views and take photos of the 73,000-square-meter brick-paved square surrounded by the Kremlin Walls and learn a lot about the historical events that took place here and get acquainted with the sights around you from different points of view.
- Kremlin tour
On this tour, you will follow the amazing path of the Kremlin. In 1156, the fortress was built by order of Grand Duke Yuri Dolgoruky and since then has been rebuilt several times. Only in 1495, it acquired its modern appearance, which was created by the joint efforts of Russian and Italian architects. Today, the Kremlin is the main symbol of the country and the official residence of the President of Russia.
10:00-12:30 City Tour
12:30-15:00 Lunch optional and Red Square
15:00-17:00 Kremlin tour
19:00 Return to the hotel
Focused historical sightseeing Moscow
- 10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure for the program
- Arbat street with the Moscow Metro
The Arbat is a unique phenomenon both for Moscow and for the whole Russia. It became a pedestrian street after its reconstruction in 1986. This street still attracts hundreds and thousands of tourists from all over the world. Arbat Street is fully pedestrian and attracts artists and performers of different kinds, tourists and locals – everyone can find something interesting there. It is the most popular place to shop for souvenirs and it is the main reason why tourists come here. It is located only 10 min walk from the Kremlin and provides a great choice of souvenirs and various items to bring home – Russian Matreshkas, lacquer boxes, various works of art, Russian scarfs and fur.
The Moscow Metro is considered to be one of the most beautiful subways in the world with stations that look like works of art. Visiting one of the more than 260 stations, starting in 1932, you will be amazed and will want to see them all.
- All-Russian exhibition center
The abbreviation VDNKh stands for Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy. It was created in 1939 as an open-air exhibition dedicated to agriculture. The exhibition building, built in a socially realistic style, represented the republics of the USSR. Until now, VDNKh remains the largest exhibition, museum and recreational complex in the world, as well as one of the most visited public spaces in Russia – about 25 million people visit it every year. Here are the Museum of Cosmonauts and the world-famous monument of monumental art "Worker and Collective Farmer". VDNKh is a space with beautiful fountains and blooming parks, where there are places for skating and cycling. This iconic place is definitely worth visiting!
- Radisson Royal Cruise
The best leisure means a lot of comfort and nothing to worry about. This is possible on board of Flotilla Radisson Royal yachts where you could feel the romance of the cruise along the Moscow river. Flotilla Radisson Royal is a fleet of 10 ice-class yachts with full restaurant service on board. You will enjoy cozy atmosphere, fine cuisine and breathtaking views of the historical centre of the city. The most famous Moscow sights are situated along the route: Moscow Kremlin, Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, monument of Peter the Great, Novospassky monastery, Gorky Park, Zaryadye Park and many others.
13:00-14:30 Arbat Street with the Moscow metro
14:30-16:00 Lunch optional
16:30-18:00 All Russian Exhibition Centre with visiting observation desk
19:00-21:30 Radisson Royal Cruise
22:30 Return to the hotel
Discover the area around Moscow
- 10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Departure for the program
- Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectureal Museum and Estate
Russian State Kolomenskoye is an important place for the history of Russia, because it was once the residence of Russian rulers: Moscow princes and Russian tsars. There you can enjoy the old Moscow region and wonderful views of the Moskva River.
Kolomenskoye Manor is a museum-reserve, a large complex that includes the Church of the Ascension, the restored royal residence, as well as monuments of the XVI and XVII centuries, which significantly influenced Russian architecture. In 1994, Kolomenskoye was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Kolomenskoye has now become the venue for many festivals and shows depicting the Russian past.
During the tour, you will walk around the estate, admire the Church of the Ascension - a true masterpiece of world architecture, built in 1532, visit the first stone tent church in Russia, as well as the Hut of Peter the Great – a wooden house built in 1702, the only memorial museum in Moscow dedicated to the first Russian emperor.
- Optional lunch
- Shopping stop
10:00-11:30 Transfer to the Kolomenskoye Estate
11:30-14:00 Kolomenskoye Estate
14:00-15:30 Lunch optional
15:30-17:00 Continuation of the excursion in Kolomenskoye Estate
17:30-18:30 Shopping stop
19:00 Return to the hotel
Departure day
- Hotel Check-out
- Private Transfer to the airport with the driver
The order of the visits might be changed due to the day offs, weather changes and national holidays.
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