TOUR MOSCOW AND KAZAN FOR 8 DAYS FROM ADDIS-ABABA FOR (WEDNESDAY-WEDNESDAY)

Why choose this tour?

• Adapted program for tourists from Addis-Ababa.
• Good three star hotel
• Individual approach
• Information support from 8:00 to 23:00 Moscow time
• Professional guides
• Mini groups. Maximum 12 people in one group.
• Departures every week

Additional features in the Extra package

• Four star hotel
• Dinners at the hotel

Day 1 (Wednesday)

11:30 pm Departure from Addis Ababa to Moscow by Ethiopian Airlines

Day 2 (Thursday)

7:25 Arrival in Moscow

8:30 Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel

10:00 Arrival at the hotel and free time for breakfast

12:00 Meet in the hotel lobby
After meeting with the guides, you will travel on the Moscow metro. You will go to the center and along the way you will be able to see some of the most beautiful meter stations in the world. The guide will tell you how to use the public transport system and how to buy tickets.

1:00 pm Walk along Tverskaya
We continue our journey along one of Moscow’s most significant streets. Here, tourists will learn about the history of building relocations in the 20th century and enjoy the magnificent architecture symbolizing the Stalin era. As a complement, we may visit the main Natura Siberica store (cosmetics shop).

1:20 pm Manezhnaya Square
Our tour leads us to the heart of the capital – Manezhnaya Square. From here, breathtaking views of the city’s landmarks such as the Hotel National, Hotel Moscow, Historical Museum and Duma, as well as the famous monument to military commander Zhukov, will be revealed.

1:40 pm Walk along Mokhovaya Street
Continuing our walk, we’ll head to Mokhovaya Street, where we’ll take a closer look at the Hotel National and also see the Manege and the first building of Moscow State University.

2:00 pm Alexandrovsky Garden
Our tour continues in the Alexandrovsky Garden, where we can enjoy the shade under the trees, see the famous fountain, visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the Changing of the Guard (if we’re lucky).

2:20 pm Red Square
Next, we’ll head to Red Square – the most recognizable symbol of Russia, where we’ll walk on the cobblestones, admire the Kazan Cathedral, the Church of St. Basil, the Mausoleum, and the Historical Museum.

3:00 pm GUM
We’ll then enter GUM – the first department store in Russia, where tourists can try the legendary ice cream and lemonade.

3:30 pm Zaryadye
Afterwards, we’ll visit the modern park Zaryadye, where we’ll enjoy views of various climatic zones of Russia. We’ll climb to the tundra zone, from which a stunning view of St. Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square will be revealed, and then walk to the Floating Bridge to admire the Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Skyscraper and the walls of the Moscow Kremlin. The bridge offers a beautiful view, and the glass railings provide an opportunity to take many beautiful photos.

4:00 pm Walking tour of the city center
We’ll walk through the historic center of Moscow: see the churches on Varvarka Street, enjoy the architecture on Ilyinka, and admire the stunning, sacred ornaments on Nikolskaya Street.

4:10 pm Bolshoi Theatre
We’ll see the stunning building of the Bolshoi Theatre. Tourists should bring a 100 ruble bill since the building of the Bolshoi Theatre is depicted on it. Across from the Bolshoi Theatre is the Metropol Hotel, often frequented by celebrities.

4:40 pm Lubyanka and TSUM
We’ll head towards Lubyanka Square via Theatre Passage. Here, we’ll see the former KGB building and the Polytechnical Museum. We can climb to the roof of TSUM for a stunning view of the center of Moscow. (Plus 30 minutes) *Payment for the viewing platform can only be made on site for 120 rubles.

5:00 pm End of the tour and return to the hotel

Day 3 (Friday)

9:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet with the guide and leave the hotel. You will meet the guide in the hotel lobby and walk to the walls of the Kremlin.

11:00 Kremlin Tour.
The Kremlin is a must-visit attraction when in Moscow, and this tour will give you a chance to explore this historic site with a professional guide. During the tour, you will get to learn about the rich history and culture of the Kremlin, which is known as the place where Moscow began. Your guide will take you through the various buildings and structures within the Kremlin walls, including Cathedral Square, the oldest and most important part of the Kremlin. Here, you will see several important cathedrals, including the Cathedral of the Assumption, the Cathedral of the Annunciation, and the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael. You will have a chance to learn about the role of the Russian Orthodox Church and its significance in the history of the Kremlin and Russia. In addition, you will have the opportunity to marvel at the impressive Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon, two of the largest and most historic cannons in the world. Overall, this tour will give you a fascinating insight into the history and culture of this important landmark and help you appreciate the rich heritage of Moscow.

12:30 End of the tour and return to the hotel.

10:00 pm Transfer to the station.

11:12 pm Departure of train to Kazan

Day 4 (Saturday)

10:51 Arrival in Kazan and meeting with guide

11:00 Breakfast at the restaurant

12:00 Kazan City Tour
During the excursion you will see the main Kazan attractions: the Old Tatar Settlement with wooden buildings and painted houses, the Cloth Settlement and the Tugan Avylym complex with the monument to Ochpochmak, the Ekiyat Puppet Theater, the embankment of Lake Kaban with the Shurala monument and the Kamala Theater, Tukay Square , Kazan University, the oldest park “Black Lake”, st. Gorky and Karl Marx, Kazan Mother of God Monastery and much more.

2:00 pm Excursion to Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin is the main attraction of Kazan, the heart of the ancient city. Currently, it is the site of the official residence of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan. Since 2000, it has been protected by UNESCO as the only Tatar fortress that has survived to this day. Here you can find the oriental luxury of the revived Kul Sharif Mosque (visit) and the discreet beauty of the Annunciation Cathedral (visit). And also the Cannon Yard, the monument to the Architects of the Kazan Kremlin, an observation deck, the mausoleums of the Kazan khans and much more. On the territory of the Kremlin there is also one of the symbols of Kazan – the leaning tower of Queen Syuyumbike, covered in poetic legends.

4:00 pm Return to the hotel

Day 5 (Sunday)

8:00 Breakfast at the hotel

9:00 Island-Grad Sviyazhsk tour
Bus excursion to the Island-Grad Sviyazhsk is a historical, cultural and natural pearl of the Republic of Tatarstan and the entire Middle Volga region. The strong fortress, built by order of Ivan the Terrible, served as a training ground for the army to march on impregnable Kazan in 1552. In the 17-18th century, Sviyazhsk lost its significance as a military fortress and turned into one of the Orthodox centers of the Middle Volga region. In addition, it becomes a district city of the Kazan province. He delighted many with the skillful carvings on houses, white-stone temples, beautiful gardens and amazing fish found near the island-city. Nowadays it is one of the main tourist pearls of Tatarstan. You will see the main monuments – the Assumption Monastery, a UNESCO monument, visit the solemn Cathedral of All Who Sorrow Joy, the miraculously preserved Trinity Church – one of the oldest wooden churches.
During the tour, see the “Temple of All Religions” on the old Moscow highway. In 1994, in the village of Old Arakchino, in Kazan, an unusual structure began to be built – the Temple of All Religions. It was conceived by its creator Ildar Khanov as a spiritual center in which people of future generations will come to a single religion – the religion of goodness and peace. The Temple of All Religions or the Ecumenical Temple is a symbolic symbiosis of religions, civilizations and cultures.

6:00 pm Return to the hotel

Day 6 (Monday)

9:00 Breakfast at the hotel

Today you will have a free day in Kazan. You can try Tatar cuisine and enjoy the city on your own.

3:00 pm Transfer tot the airport

6:05 pm Departure from Kazan to Moscow by Aeroflot Airlines

7:55 pm Arrival in Moscow Sheremetievo Airport

9:00 pm Meeting with driver and transfer tot the hotel

Day 7 (Tuesday)

9:00 Breakfast at the hotel

Today you will have a free day in Moscow, you can enjoy the architecture of the city and try local cuisine

6:00 pm Transfer to the Domodedovo airport

10:00 pm Departure from Moscow by Ethiopian Airlines

Day 8 (Wednesday)

6:30 Arrival in Addis Abeba