Moscow Marvels

Fawaz S3

24 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Moscow, exploring iconic landmarks, cultural treasures, and lush parks. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of the Russian capital. From awe-inspiring cathedrals to world-class museums, this itinerary promises an unforgettable journey.

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Viator

Day 1Artistic Wonders and Spiritual Splendor

$15

$ 3

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

10 - 12 min

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Home church of the Moscow Great Princes & czars, built for royal ceremonies & as a treasury.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 2Historical Reflections and Serene Sanctity

$35

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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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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$20

Day 3Leisurely Strolls and Exotic Wildlife

$25

$ 3

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

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Masterpieces of Fine Arts

$40

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

Day 5Exhibitions, Gardens, and Urban Oasis

$20

$ 6

High profile exhibition, fair & congress center opened in 1939 with halls for up to 500 people

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

18 - 22 min

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Botanic gardens, founded in 1706, with greenhouses holding global plant species.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

19 - 23 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Nature Retreat and Spiritual Serenity

$25

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 7Royal Treasures and Scenic Gardens

$50

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

5 - 8 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Bell-Towers, Kremlin, and Divine Beauty

$100

Gleaming onion domes top this whitewashed, octagonal bell tower, the Kremlin's tallest structure.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

2 - 3 min

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Early-1500s Russian Orthodox church & necropolis for tsars' tombs, with richly painted interior.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

Day 9Artistic Gems and Cultural Heritage

$40

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

Day 10Palatial Marvels and Serene Gardens

$35

$ 3

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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$20

16 - 20 min

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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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$15

Budget breakdown: $401 In total

Activities & Food:$385

Transport:$16