TOUR TO MOSCOW FOR 5 DAYS FROM NEW DELHI (MONDAY-FRIDAY)

Day 1 (Monday)

5:00 Departure from Delhi by Aeroflot Airlines

9:00 Arrival in Moscow at Sheremetyevo airport

10:00 Meet and greet with your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel

12:00 Arrival at the hotel
Please note that check-in is only possible after 2:00 pm. After arrival at the hotel, you can leave your luggage and go have lunch at one of the nearby restaurants.

Day 2 (Tuesday)

9:00 Hotel breakfast

10:00 Meet in the hotel lobby
Our first stop of the tour is the building of the Moscow Government, located in close proximity to the meeting spot. The amazing architecture of the red building decorated with white columns will leave tourists in awe. We’ll then cross an underground passage to Tverskaya Street, where we can appreciate the monument to Yuri Dolgorukiy – the first ruler of Moscow. As various events often take place in this square, we have the chance to see one of the popular festivals during the tour.

10:20 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).

10:40 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.

11:00 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.

11:30 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).

12:00 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.

12:30 GUM
We’ll then enter GUM – the first department store in Russia, where tourists can try the legendary ice cream and lemonade.

1:30 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.

2:30 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.

3:10 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.

3:40 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.

4:00 pm End of the tour and return to the hotel

6:00 pm Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby and departure.

7:00 pm Excursion to the Bunker.
You will be taken on a tour of a real underground bunker. You will descend underground and see a large number of rooms, corridors, and various premises that no Muscovite knew about for many years. The bunker was declassified relatively recently and is now open to all who wish to visit.
*Please note that at the moment, excursions in the bunker are only conducted in Russian. Throughout the tour, our guide will accompany you and translate all the information for you.

8:30 pm End of the excursion 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 Breakfast at the hotel

10:00 Meeting with the guide and departure from the hotel

11:30 Arrival at Izmailovo and sightseeing tour of the Kremlin
The Kremlin in Izmailovo is a cultural and entertainment complex dedicated to the traditions of Russian culture and history. Built on the site of the Kazan Palace, which was destroyed during World War II, the fortress houses a museum of Russian weapons and costumes where you can see a collection of rare items from Russian history. The complex also features a culinary center where you can try traditional Russian cuisine, a workshop for making matryoshka dolls, a gallery of folk arts and crafts, and a theater for folk shows.

12:30 Souvenir shopping at the market
After the tour of the Kremlin, you will have 1 hour for shopping at the tourist market. You can buy souvenirs here at much more affordable prices than in souvenir shops in the city center. The guide will help you make the right choices.

13:30 Return to the hotel

15:00 Arrival at the hotel.

Day 5 (Friday)

Today, you will have a free day in Moscow. You can explore the city, do some shopping and try traditional Russian cuisine. Check-out from the hotel before 10 am

14:00 Departure from the hotel to Sheremetyevo Airport

18:40 Flight to New Delhi with Aeroflot

3:20 Arrival in New Delhi (Arrival next day)