Novodevichy Convent
10 min
Sobre
It's a very large monastery in the center of Moscow, founded in 1524 by Bazil 3rd, the father of Ivan the Terrible. Bazil was also the first person in Russian history that sent his 1st wife to the monastery to obtain the right to marry for the 2nd time. It was his 2nd wife Elena Glinskaya, who became Ivan the Terrible's mother. Later the monastery became the home to many sisters and wives of Russian tsars, including Lopuhina, Peter the Great's first wife.
Moscow State University Building
10 min
Sobre
Moscow State University main building is an impressive edifice, located on the top of Sparrow hills - highest in Moscow. Moscow University is one of the oldest and most respected schools of the country, which currently ranks among 30 best schools of the world. It is one of Stalin's 7 sister buildings, constructed in early 1950th.
Moscow Metro
10 min
Sobre
Build deep into the ground, Moscow metro is richly decorated with marble and mosaics, looking as the real palaces under the ground. The first stations date back to 1935.Each station is different and each is a piece of art, yet used daily by millions of people as a part of city complex transport network.
Kremlin
10 min
Sobre
Kremlin began as an ancient fortress, which became the historical and cultural center of the country and the office of the president of Russia. A large part of the Kremlin grounds is open for the tourists. The main attractions are the old cathedrals, like the one, where Russian tsars from Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas 2nd were crowned (1 cathedral inside visit), as well as Russia’s largest bell and cannon.
Red Square
10 min
Sobre
Red in Old Russian also stands for beautiful. So this name marks the beauty of the square, rather than the color of the Kremlin walls or the communist history. The Red square is beautiful by day or by night framed by the GUM building and the tall Kremlin wall.
Arbat Street
10 min
Sobre
Arbat is a pedestrian street in the heart of Moscow, full with the old city charm. Every house has its own history and life. It’s the place full of life and energy with the street bands playing music, coffee shops, street artists, souvenir stalls, museums and unusual memorials. Arbat is a great place to spend great time, full with the old Moscow spirit and atmosphere.
Dia
Tempo
Descrição
Comente
Day plan
07:30 - 08:00
Meet our St. Petersburg assistant and driver by the ship.
08:00 - 08:40
Transfer to Moskosvky train station.
09:30 - 13:40
Take fast Sapsan Train to Moscow.
13:30 - 14:30
Start exploring Moscow with the metro tour through the oldest Russian metro lines.
14:30 - 16:30
Enjoy a walk through the Red Square area. Take lots of great photos! Sample some unique local ice-cream in the GUM store. Walk through Alexander's garden and down Arbat street.
16:40 - 18:00
Scenic cruise down Moscow river.
18:00 - 19:00
Return to the Leningradsky train station. Enjoy the Moscow Subway tour as you finish your Moscow exploration.
19:30 - 23:25
Take fast Sapsan Train back to St. Petersburg. Now is the time to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
23:30 - 23:55
Meet your driver at the train station and transfer back to the ship.
Please note that it is VERY important to be on time for all meetings with the guide. The itinerary of your particular tour may vary due to museum admission times but will include all items listed.
Incluído no tour
English-speaking tour guide
Cruise ship - train station transfers
Rail ticket St Petersburg - Moscow - St Petersburg
24 hour city transport tickets
Radio-headsets for groups 7+
Smiles and positive experience
não incluído no tour
Tips/Gratuity
Any admissions
Lunch
Informação importante
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended!
To make your experience as smooth as possible we highly discourage the following clients from participating in this tour due to high program intensity:
- Wheelchair/walker/scooter users
- People who need walking asistance