TOUR TO MOSCOW FOR 5 DAYS FROM ADDIS-ABABA (MONDAY-FRIDAY)
Experience the magic of Moscow for 5 days on a once-in-a-lifetime tour from Johannesburg! Explore the captivating architecture, rich history, and world-class culture of this incredible city. Marvel at iconic landmarks like Red Square, the Kremlin, and the breathtaking St. Basil’s Cathedral. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city life, indulge in delectable local cuisine, and enjoy an exciting nightlife scene. This exclusive tour is your chance to create unforgettable memories and create a story that will last a lifetime.
5 DAYS
MOSCOW
$ 425 PER PERSON
Why choose this tour?
- Adapted program for tourists from Johannesburg.
- 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 in Moscow
Day 1 (Monday)
You can choose one of the offered flights
Ethiopian Airlines
9:50 Johannesburg – 8:45 pm Addis Ababa
11:30 pm Addis Ababa – 7:25 Moscow (Next day)
Emirates
6:50 pm (previous day) Johannesburg – 5:05 Dubai
9:05 Dubai – 1:40 pm Moscow
Egypt Air
9:45 pm (previous day) Johannesburg – 6:10 Cairo
7:50 Cairo – 2:45 pm Moscow
After arrival, a driver with a sign will be waiting for you and will take you to the hotel.
Day 2 (Tuesday)
10:00 Breakfast at the hotel
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 (Wednesday)
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.
Day 4 (Thursday)
9:00 Hotel breakfast
10:00 Meeting with a guide and departure from the hotel
11:30 Excursion to the VDNKh
VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) is one of the largest exhibition complexes in Russia and the world. It is located in Moscow and occupies an area of over 200 hectares. VDNKh was founded in 1939 and was created to demonstrate the achievements of agriculture. It quickly became a place for exhibitions and fairs in all areas of the economy. VDNKh has become a popular place for cultural events such as festivals, concerts, and exhibitions. Today it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Moscow. Today you’ll see the main part of the park with stunning fountains, buildings with different architecture, and enjoy the blooming roses (only in summer).
2:00 pm Excursion to the Cosmonautics Museum
The Cosmonautics Museum at VDNKh is one of the largest museums in Russia dedicated to the history of space exploration. It was opened in 1981 and is located on the territory of VDNKh. The museum displays many exhibits, including carrier rockets, spacecraft, spacesuits, and other items used during space missions. In the museum, you can see a copy of the first artificial Earth satellite, which was “Sputnik-1”, as well as the “Voskhod” capsule and many other items related to the history of space exploration. The museum also offers interactive exhibits that help visitors better understand the dynamics of flight and many other aspects of space. You’ll be provided with a guided tour of the museum.
3:30 pm Finish of the excursion and return to the hotel
5:00 pm Arrival at the hotel
Day 5 (Friday)
To return to Johannesburg you can choose one of the flights.
Qatar Airways
11:55 pm Moscow – 4:20 (Next Day) Doha
7:35 Doha – 3:00 pm Johannesburg
EgyptAir
3:45 pm Moscow – 8:25 pm Cairo
11:55 pm Cairo – 7:10 (Next Day) Johannesburg
Turkish Airlines
8:10 pm Moscow – 0:10 (Next Day) Istanbul
1:30 Istanbul – 11:05 Johannesburg
Includes:
- Accommodation in 3 star hotels in double rooms
- Breakfasts at the hotel
- English-speaking guide
- Transfer services
- Visa support
- Entrance tickets to the Kremlin
AT EXTRA CHARGE:
- Airplane tickets Johannesburg – Moscow – Johannesburg
- Lunches
- Dinners
TOUR DATES 2024:
- 29.01-02.02
- 05.02-09.02
- 12.02-16.02
- 19.02-23.02*
- 26.02-01.03
- 04.03-08.03*
- 11.03-15.03
- 18.03-22.03
- 25.03-29.03
- 01.04-05.04
- 08.04-12.04
- 15.04-19.04
- 22.04-26.04
- 29.04-03.05*
- 06.05-10.05*
- 13.05-17.05
- 20.05-24.05
- 27.05-31.05
- 03.06-07.06
- 10.06-14.06*
- 17.06-21.06
- 24.06-28.06
- 01.07-05.07
- 08.07-12.07
- 15.07-19.07
- 22.07-26.07
- 29.07-02.08
- 05.08-09.08
- 12.08-16.08
- 19.08-23.08
- 26.08-30.08
- 02.09-06.09
- 09.09-13.09
- 16.09-20.09
- 23.09-27.09
*Price may increase. Please check with the manager at the time of booking
$ 425 per person
$ 100 for the third person
$ 1 045 per tour
Why choose this tour?
- Adapted program for tourists from Johannesburg.
- Good four 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
- Dinners at the hotel in Moscow
Day 1 (Monday)
You can choose one of the offered flights
Ethiopian Airlines
9:50 Johannesburg – 8:45 pm Addis Ababa
11:30 pm Addis Ababa – 7:25 Moscow (Next day)
Emirates
6:50 pm (previous day) Johannesburg – 5:05 Dubai
9:05 Dubai – 1:40 pm Moscow
Egypt Air
9:45 pm (previous day) Johannesburg – 6:10 Cairo
7:50 Cairo – 2:45 pm Moscow
After arrival, a driver with a sign will be waiting for you and will take you to the hotel.
Day 2 (Tuesday)
10:00 Breakfast at the hotel
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 (Wednesday)
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.
Day 4 (Thursday)
9:00 Hotel breakfast
10:00 Meeting with a guide and departure from the hotel
11:30 Excursion to the VDNKh
VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) is one of the largest exhibition complexes in Russia and the world. It is located in Moscow and occupies an area of over 200 hectares. VDNKh was founded in 1939 and was created to demonstrate the achievements of agriculture. It quickly became a place for exhibitions and fairs in all areas of the economy. VDNKh has become a popular place for cultural events such as festivals, concerts, and exhibitions. Today it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Moscow. Today you’ll see the main part of the park with stunning fountains, buildings with different architecture, and enjoy the blooming roses (only in summer).
2:00 pm Excursion to the Cosmonautics Museum
The Cosmonautics Museum at VDNKh is one of the largest museums in Russia dedicated to the history of space exploration. It was opened in 1981 and is located on the territory of VDNKh. The museum displays many exhibits, including carrier rockets, spacecraft, spacesuits, and other items used during space missions. In the museum, you can see a copy of the first artificial Earth satellite, which was “Sputnik-1”, as well as the “Voskhod” capsule and many other items related to the history of space exploration. The museum also offers interactive exhibits that help visitors better understand the dynamics of flight and many other aspects of space. You’ll be provided with a guided tour of the museum.
3:30 pm Finish of the excursion and return to the hotel
5:00 pm Arrival at the hotel
Day 5 (Friday)
To return to Johannesburg you can choose one of the flights.
Qatar Airways
11:55 pm Moscow – 4:20 (Next Day) Doha
7:35 Doha – 3:00 pm Johannesburg
EgyptAir
3:45 pm Moscow – 8:25 pm Cairo
11:55 pm Cairo – 7:10 (Next Day) Johannesburg
Turkish Airlines
8:10 pm Moscow – 0:10 (Next Day) Istanbul
1:30 Istanbul – 11:05 Johannesburg
Includes:
- Accommodation in 4 star hotels in double rooms
- Breakfasts at the hotel
- English-speaking guide
- Transfer services
- Visa support
- Entrance tickets to the Kremlin
- Dinners
AT EXTRA CHARGE:
- Airplane tickets Johannesburg – Moscow – Johannesburg
- Lunches
TOUR DATES 2024:
- 29.01-02.02
- 05.02-09.02
- 12.02-16.02
- 19.02-23.02*
- 26.02-01.03
- 04.03-08.03*
- 11.03-15.03
- 18.03-22.03
- 25.03-29.03
- 01.04-05.04
- 08.04-12.04
- 15.04-19.04
- 22.04-26.04
- 29.04-03.05*
- 06.05-10.05*
- 13.05-17.05
- 20.05-24.05
- 27.05-31.05
- 03.06-07.06
- 10.06-14.06*
- 17.06-21.06
- 24.06-28.06
- 01.07-05.07
- 08.07-12.07
- 15.07-19.07
- 22.07-26.07
- 29.07-02.08
- 05.08-09.08
- 12.08-16.08
- 19.08-23.08
- 26.08-30.08
- 02.09-06.09
- 09.09-13.09
- 16.09-20.09
- 23.09-27.09
*Price may increase. Please check with the manager at the time of booking
$ 500 per person
$ 100 for the third person
$ 1 200 per tour