Moscow Magic: 10 Days of Adventure and Wonder

Hussian Hazeem

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Moscow, Russia. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking sights of this enchanting city. From ancient marvels to hidden gems, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience. Join us as we uncover the magic of Moscow, one day at a time.

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Day 1Triumph at Park Pobedy and Unveil Secrets at Novodevichy Cemetery

$56

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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5 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

Day 2Serenity and Triumph at Novodevichy Convent and Victory Museum

$76

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

13 - 16 min

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Set in Victory Park, a huge museum dedicated to Russia's role in WWII, with dioramas & memorabilia.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

Day 3Botanical Wonders and Urban Oasis: Apothecary Garden, Hermitage Garden, and Zaryadye Park

$55

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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15 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Ресторан адыгской кухни от Аркадия Новикова 5642 ВЫСОТА.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$50

Day 4Journey to the Stars: Museum of Cosmonautics and Gorky Central Park

$51

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

31 - 38 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.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$36

Day 5Nature's Splendor and Historic Charm: Main Botanical Garden and Alexander Garden

$54

$ 2

Main Botanical Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences

1000s of plant & tree species, plus enormous greenhouses on a vast site with rivers & ponds.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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38 - 46 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

Day 6Divine Beauty and Artistic Treasures: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and Pushkin Museum

$73

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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$13

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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Новое заведение итальянского шеф-повара Валентино Бонтемпи! Instagram: @pinzzzeria

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$40

Day 7Majestic Marvels: Armoury Chamber and Moscow Kremlin

$106

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$56

Day 8Artistic Delights and Bohemian Vibes: Muzeon Park and Gipsy

$40

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

14 - 21 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 9Masterpieces and Culinary Delights: Tretyakov Gallery and Tsaritsyno Museum

$68

$ 3

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

38 - 46 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$10

Day 10Imperial Grandeur and Tranquil Retreat: Izmailovsky Park and Kolomenskoye

$54

$ 3

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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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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11 - 14 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$46

Budget breakdown: $647 In total

Activities & Food:$631

Transport:$16