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Moscow is the capital of Russia and one of the largest cities in Europe. Your first visit to Moscow can be overwhelming, especially if you are only visiting for a few days. Three days is of course not enough to see all the sights of the Russian capital, but we have put together an excursion which covers the main beauty sights of Moscow and is perfect for your first visit. This Moscow tour includes a visit to the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, a walking tour around the centre and excursions around the Moscow Metro, the Tretyakov Gallery and to other sights. Plus you can also choose addition excursions to add to our Three-Day Moscow tour. For example, the trip can be included as part of a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway, around the Golden Ring or with St Petersburg.

 Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the hotel.  A driver with a sign saying   will wait for you in the arrival area of the airport. Free time in the city, though if you arrive in the morning we can organise an excursion for this day.

• Red Square – one of the most famous squares in the world, home to St Basil’s Cathedral which is one of the most recognisable symbols of Russia.
• Lenin’s Mausoleum – where the body of Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the World Proletariat, still lies, embalmed in a glass box.
• GUM – a famous shopping centre located on Red Square.
• Aleksandrovsky Gardens – gardens which run along the northern wall of the Kremlin.
• Lubyanka KGB Building – an impressive building once the headquarters of the KGB; it is now the headquarters of the Federal Security Bureau.
• Christ the Saviour Cathedral – the largest place of worship in Russia, it was rebuilt in the 1990s after the original was destroyed on the orders of Stalin.
• Ulitsa Arbat – a popular pedestrian street which has souvenir shops and many bars and restaurants.
• Zaryadye Park - this is the newest sight in Moscow - a large park in the heart of the historic centre of the capital, complete with several nature zones, viewing platforms, museums and a concert hall.

 You will also have tour of the:

• Moscow Kremlin - you will go inside the famous fortress which is now home to the Russian president and will see the Tsar Canon, Tsar Bell and go inside the Kremlin’s cathedrals.
• Moscow Metro – you will go to the most beautiful stations of the metro system which is often said to be the most beautiful in the world.

 Duration: 8 hours |  Transportation: by metro

 Duration: about 3 hours |  Transportation: by metro

 Transfer to the airport.

• The tour is available the whole year round starting on any day, but please take into account that the museum’s working hours and days-off vary so we reserve the right to change the itinerary while trying to save the excursion programme.
• Optional excursions should be booked before the start of the tour to schedule the itinerary.
• Transportation in Moscow, where travel by metro is designated, can be changed to a car upon request, but please note that the transport situation in Moscow is not very good, so you could get stuck in a traffic jam.
• Tickets to museums cannot be sold without an excursion with a guide.
• During state holidays and celebrations, Red Square may be closed (either partially blocked off or completely closed).
• All excursions/guided tours included in the itinerary are private which means private guides and private transport along the programme - unless otherwise stated.
• Best time to travel on this route: from the end of April to mid-October and from December to mid-March.

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