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Moscow Marvels

Morjan96

26 Nov 2023

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Embark on an 8-day adventure through the captivating city of Moscow. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in rich history, and soak in the vibrant culture. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

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Day 1Gardens and History

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$15

Alexander Garden

Park with lawns, summer blooms & several monuments including one to Marshal Georgy Zhukov.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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State Historical Museum

Imposing neo-Russian building of 1881, displaying prehistoric relics, Romanov dynasty art & more.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Parks and Serenity

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$0

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$ 2

Sokolniki Park

Park created by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich & featuring wildlife, camping, dining & amusement rides.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Zaryadye Park

Huge urban park featuring a floating bridge with Kremlin views, plus multiple amphitheaters.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Majestic Kremlin

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$50

The Moscow Kremlin

Immense, fortified compound of churches & palaces, with museums of Russian state regalia & art.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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Armoury Chamber

Armory museum in a Kremlin-style building with exhibits ranging from weapons to jewellery.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 4Enchanting Convent and Cathedral

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$30

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$ 2

Novodevichy Cemetery

Prominent 19th-century burial ground including the graves of Chekhov, Prokofiev & Khrushchev.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Novodevichy Convent

Riverside 1520s monastery known for its fresco-lined 5-domed cathedral & ornate soaring bell tower.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Gleaming domes top this Orthodox edifice, rebuilt in the 1990s, with ornate, fresco-lined interior.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Leisure and Wildlife

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$13

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$ 2

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure

Park with an 18th-century garden, dining & an open-air theater, plus contemporary art & an ice rink.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Moscow Zoo

Conservation & educational institute with 8,000 animals including gorillas, polar bears & elephants.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 6Royal Residences

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$18

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$ 2

Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

Huge, lavish 18th-century royal palace with formal gardens, plus museum of fine arts & antiquities.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

18 - 22 min

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Kolomenskoye

Architecture from different eras in an open-air museum on former royal estate, with tours & events.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$8

Day 7Artistic Treasures

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$20

The State Tretyakov Gallery

Art museum with a collection of over 180,000 Russian works spanning multiple centuries.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Day 8Parks and Fine Arts

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$20

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$ 2

Muzeon Park of Arts

Sculpture park with monuments from the Soviet era depicting leaders & laborers, plus modern works.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts

Classical building with antiquities, sculpture & painting collections, plus temporary exhibitions.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $172 In total

Activities & Food:$165

Transport:$7