From London Heathrow, board your direct flight to Russia's
capital city of Moscow, checking into your hotel on arrival. Here
you'll be welcomed in traditional style, being presented with
bread, associated with hospitality, and salt, representative of a
long friendship.
On Day 2 you embark on a sightseeing tour,
travelling by coach around some of Moscow's most impressive
landmarks. Sparrow Hills, situated on the bank of the Moskva River
from which the city takes its name, offers a magnificent panoramic
view of Moscow. Here, you will also find the Temple of the Holy
Trinity, a white-washed Russian Orthodox temple topped by
aquamarine domes. The impressive Moscow State University is another
sight you visit today, boasting beautiful collections of diverse
architectural styles and enchanting botanical gardens. You also
visit Red Square. This city square is surrounded by many of the
most iconic sights of the city, including the multi-coloured domes
of Saint Basil's Cathedral. Also on the square is Lenin's
Mausoleum, where it is possible to view the body of the former
communist leader.
Next, you visit the vast Kremlin building, a walled city
surrounded by 18th-century towers and the seat of Russian
government. This afternoon, and evening, you are free to continue
exploring Moscow at your own pace.
Includes
- Day 1 - Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast