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9 Days in Moscow: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

KGB 48

28 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Moscow's rich history and vibrant culture. From majestic cathedrals to enchanting parks, immerse yourself in the city's fascinating attractions. Discover the secrets of the Kremlin, wander through stunning museums, and indulge in the beauty of iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Russia!

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Day 1Imperial Wonders and Spiritual Serenity

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$13

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$ 4

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10 - 12 min

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Izmailovsky Park

Extensive wooded green space with a Ferris wheel & fairground rides, plus play areas & skating.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$5

20 - 24 min

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Danilov Monastery

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$4

14 - 17 min

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Novospassky Monastery

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$4

Day 2Parks, Bunkers, and Architectural Marvels

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$18

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$ 4

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20 - 24 min

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Zaryadye Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Bunker-42 on Taganka

Former Soviet anti-nuclear bunker that now houses a Cold War museum, laser tag & conference center.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$9

17 - 21 min

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Kolomenskoye

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$4

29 - 35 min

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Kuskovo Estate Museum

Grand country estate with a majestic 18th-c. palace, landscaped gardens & a ceramics museum.

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$5

Day 3Gardens, Museums, and Artistic Delights

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$17

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$ 4

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15 - 18 min

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Apothecary Garden

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$3

10 - 12 min

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Central Armed Forces Museum

With roots dating from 1919, this museum covers the history of Russian & Soviet military might.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$6

18 - 22 min

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State Historical Museum

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$8

9 - 11 min

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Muzeon Park of Arts

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Modern Art, Space Exploration, and Natural Escapes

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$14

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$ 3

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19 - 23 min

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Moscow Museum of Modern Art

Permanent collection of 20th & 21st century art from around the world in a Neoclassical mansion.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$6

17 - 21 min

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Museum of Cosmonautics

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

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$8

10 - 15 min

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Worker and Kolkhoz Woman

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Sokolniki Park

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Cultural Diversity and Wildlife Encounters

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$14

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$ 4

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16 - 20 min

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Moscow Cathedral Mosque

Modern mosque built in traditional style with a golden dome, Islamic motifs & an immense chandelier.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Hermitage Garden

19th-century park & gardens hosting summer exhibitions & events, plus ice-skating in winter.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Moscow Zoo

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

9 - 11 min

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Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center

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

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$8

Day 6Gardens, Museums, and Fine Arts

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$27

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$ 2

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23 - 28 min

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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

13 - 20 min

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Gosudarstvennyy Muzey Vostoka

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

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$4

8 - 10 min

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The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts

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

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$10

11 - 16 min

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Armoury Chamber

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

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Masterpieces, Fossils, and Spiritual Grandeur

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$33

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$ 4

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23 - 28 min

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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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$10

35 - 42 min

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Moscow Paleontological Museum

Large natural history museum charting Earth's evolution, with dinosaur skeleton exhibits.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$4

27 - 33 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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$6

9 - 11 min

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The Moscow Kremlin

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$13

Day 8Science, Entertainment, and Victory Park

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$20

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$ 4

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27 - 33 min

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Darwin Museum

Animatronic dinosaurs & high-tech displays in natural history/evolution museum dedicated to Darwin.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

5 - 6 min

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Great Moscow State Circus

Featuring animals, clowns & acrobat performances, this is the largest circus in Europe.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Park Pobedy Na Poklonnoy Gore

Sprawling war memorial park with fountains & forest, plus a museum & soaring obelisk.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Moskovskiy Dom Fotografii

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$3

Day 9Monastic Tranquility and Recreational Bliss

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$9

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$ 3

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24 - 29 min

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Donskoy Monastery

Monastery with one of Moscow's oldest cloisters, offering guided tours plus pilgrim's accommodation.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$4

9 - 11 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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$5

12 - 15 min

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Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $189 In total

Activities & Food:$162

Transport:$28