The Tomb of Unknown Soldier - a solemn monument to the multiple soldiers killed at the WW2
St. Basil's Cathedral - a colorful multi-dome church, a landmark of Moscow (tell the guide if you want to see it inside. The entrance fee is 1000 RUB)
GUM shopping mall - an elegant 19th century department store under a glass roof
Bolshoi Theatre - a home for Russian ballet and opera
Lenin's Tomb - a final resting place of the founder of the Soviet Union - Vladimir Lenin
KGB (FSB) Headquarters - powerfull KGB worked here in Soviet times
Christ the Saviour Cathedral - the main church of the city and the biggest Orthodox church in the whole world
Tour of the Kremlin and the Armoury
The Kremlin is the oldest part of Moscow, a citadel in the centre of the city, where the Russian Tzars lived and where the office of the President of the country is now.
TheArmoury Chambercollection is based on the royal treasury and contains regalia, thrones, carriages, dresses, jewelry and arms.
DAY 2
The Trertyakov Gallery is the great collection of Russian art from the 11th century icons to the super realistic paintings of the 19th century. The latter tells vividly about the most dramatic events of Russian history and shows daily life of its people.
The Moscow Metrois not only a super efficient means of transport, but also is the most beautiful underground in the world. Here every station looks like the room of a palace. During the tour we will visit 4-5 most beautiful stations built in the 30-50ss. The tour will give you an idea of how to use the metro which can be useful for your self-guided trips.
Kolomenskoye Estate used to be a favorite summer residence of the Russian tzars in the 16th to 17th centuries. Old walls and churches have left from that time. A Church of Ascension in this estate is even a UNESCO listed monument.
Tour duration: 2 days, 6-7 hours every day Tour cost English - 480 USD. May be paid in cash, by credit card or online. Additional expenses: The Kremlin and Armoury Chamber – 55 USD per person + tickets for a guide (to be prepaid), Tretyakov gallery – 500 RUB. Metro (1 trip - 55 RUB).
