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$127 Per Day

Izmaylovo Flea Market & Kremlin in Izmaylovo

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Kremlin in Izmailovo is a unique nook of Moscow, where Russian past is connected to its present and where fairytales are entwining with real life. Visiting the Complex gives you a unique opportunity to:
- submerge in atmosphere of the past,
- see masters of handicraft at work - blacksmiths, potters, wood carvers,
- take part in the process of producing artworks of the national applied and decorative arts.

The Kremlin is built according to the drafts and engravings of Tsars' Palaces of XVI-XVII centuries. The white stone towers are decorated by colored tiles, made according to ancient traditions.

You can enjoy:
- a wonderful view from the Bell Tower: wooden buildings with museums and workshops,
- the Vernisage souvenir market built in the Old Russian style,
- the wooden Church of the Sanctifier St. Nicholas, and the Blacksmith Yard.

In the Palace of Russian Dining you can taste dishes of different Russian regions and nations.

In the XXI century Russian traditions are raised in the Kremlin in Izmailovo.

Price 127 USD per group up to 10 people.

$147 Per Day

River Boat Cruise in Moscow

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While traveling on the Moscow River, in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking you can see the all historical and cultural center of the capital.
Depending on the itinerary and duration, it can be 3 or 5 hour tour.
During the tour you will see:
Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
St Basil's Cathedral,
The Kremlin,
"House on the Embankment" - another Stalin skyscraper,
Christ the Savior Cathedral,
Monument to Peter I,
The Central House of Artists,
Gorky Park,
Russian Academy of Sciences,
Moscow State University,
Luzhniki stadium,
Novodevichy Monastery,
Kiev railway station,
Europe Square,
Moscow City Hall,
Government House,
Expocentre Exhibition Complex
and other famous sights of Moscow.
You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation of Moscow in 1147 till Soviet times of 20th century.
Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots of Moscow, as well as the most romantic.
3 hours - $147
5 hours - $197

 

$215 Per Day

1 Day in Moscow with a friendly guide

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1 day is extremely short to explore the city and truly feel it, but it is still enough to get impressed with Russian culture, make memorable photos and have lifetime experience.

We will combine must see places with hidden local gems and other off the beaten path.

Here are some ideas for must see and must do in Moscow:

Good coffee :)
Red Square
Kremlin
Tverskaya street
Christ the Savior
Golden street of Moscow - Ostozhenka
Arbat street
Kolomenskoe/Tsaritsino Parks
WWII museum
Bolshoy theatre
Historical downtown
Tretyakov Gallery
Zamoskvorechye area
Gorky Park
Crimean bridge and embankment
Museon Sculpture Park
Moscow Metro
Novodevichiy Monastery
Observation Platform on Sparrow Hills
Izmailovo Flea Market
Kitay Gorod

Some off the beaten path ideas:
Some of the options:
- Chocolate museum
- Pub crawl
- Boat trip
- Mountain climbing
- Modern Art Gallery
- Sunbathing in Gorky Park
- Professional photo session
- Shopping
- Jogging
- Cycling
- Picnic
- Any other ideas? Crazy ideas? :)

215 USD per group for up to 10 people