Moscow Marvels

Abdulla Albesher

1 Jan 2024

Embark on an enchanting journey through the heart of Moscow, where ancient marvels meet modern wonders. Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking architecture of this iconic city. Join me as I explore hidden gems, visit world-renowned museums, and immerse myself in the captivating spirit of Moscow.

Trip to Moscow

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Viator

Day 1Towering Bells, Literary Treasures, and Eternal Rest

$40

$ 6

PEOPLE Red Square Hotel

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19 - 28 min

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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

12 - 18 min

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Built in 1862, this hard edged, Neo Classical building houses the Russian state's book collection.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Divine Cathedrals, Captivating Photography, and Architectural Legacy

$75

$ 11

PEOPLE Red Square Hotel

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7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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Contemporary photography & multimedia artworks displayed over 7 floors of a modern art museum.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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State Museum of Konstantin and Viktor Melnikov

Architecture museum featuring the avant garde work of Konstantin Melnikov & his artist son, Viktor.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Eastern Artistry and Fine Masterpieces

$55

$ 8

PEOPLE Red Square Hotel

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6 - 8 min

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Classical building with artifacts & archeology exhibits from Middle East, Central Asia & Caucasus.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$40

Day 4Monastic Serenity and Majestic Reserves

$50

$ 11

PEOPLE Red Square Hotel

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11 - 14 min

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Orthodox place of worship & former home church of the Romanovs, Russia's last Imperial family.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

25 - 30 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

20 - 24 min

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This monastery has been the headquarters of the church & home of the Patriarch of Moscow since 1983.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

Day 5Royal Retreats and Artistic Treasures

$55

$ 6

PEOPLE Red Square Hotel

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21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

22 - 27 min

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Technological Marvels, Sacred Cathedrals, and Historical Wonders

$75

$ 3

PEOPLE Red Square Hotel

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11 - 14 min

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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Pink-&-white 1993 replica of a destroyed 1600s Russian Orthodox church, topped with golden domes.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

Day 7Soviet Icons, Space Exploration, and Cultural Heritage

$60

$ 8

PEOPLE Red Square Hotel

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25 - 30 min

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Museum & exhibition center in the pedestal of a 24m-tall Soviet-era sculpture by Vera Mukhina.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Extensive space museum within a titanium monument honoring the launch of Sputnik 1 & the space age.

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

13 - 16 min

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Museum exploring the history of Jews in Russia with modern, hands-on exhibits & videos.

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Sacred Cathedrals and the Iconic Kremlin

$80

PEOPLE Red Square Hotel

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16 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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Russian Orthodox cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin, dating back to the 14th century with golden domes.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

1 - 2 min

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

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $541 In total

Activities & Food:$490

Transport:$51