Moscow and Kazan treasures

Welcome to Moscow, the legendary capital of Russia and its largest and most vibrant city! Your guide and driver meet you at the airport and take you to your centrally located hotel for check-in and then to a welcoming lunch/dinner in the center of the city.

*Moscow river cruise or Bolshoy theatre show are available upon request.

Following breakfast you will have a tour of the oldest Moscow landmarks including the Red Square, Kremlin grounds and cathedrals, Armorial Chamber and St.Basil’s Cathedral, followed by a lunch in a local Russian cuisine restaurant and visit to GUM – Soviet Union Department store, nowadays one of the most remarkable and expensive capital’s shopping centers.

*Moscow river night cruise, Bolshoy Theatre shows are available upon request.

Your Moscow highlights tour continues: this time we visit Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills) and the Moscow University Building, Christ the Savior Cathedral (the major cathedral that was demolished in the Soviet Union time and had to be reconstructed from the ground up), Poklonnaya Hill (the monument to the victims and heroes of WWII), Soviet Union time skyscrapers and, followed by a delicious Russian lunch a tour to Soviet time Versailles, VDNH Park.

*in order to enrich your experience, we recommend you to book one of our extra options, such as Russian folkshow, Russian banya (sauna) or culinary and craft workshops.

On this day we will take you outside Moscow to see one of the most beautiful Russian convents, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage and one of the pilgrimage, sacred places in Russia, and Izmailovo park, where you can visit traditional Russian crafts market and Museum of Vodka and choose souvenirs for your friends and family.

Sergiev Posad is one of the oldest Russian cities, situated near Moscow, where you will visit the beautiful city Kremlin and monastery grounds and lunch in the Monastery café.

On this day you will enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous treasure trove of Russian fine art - the Tretyakov Gallery. Following lunch on one of the most beautiful old Moscow streets, StaryiArbat, we will take you to the train station and depart to Kazan. You will have a chance to enjoy Central Russia landscapes while travelling on a modern, comfortable train. You will arrive to Kazan next morning.

Arrival to Kazan. Your guide and driver will meet you at the station and take you to your centrally located hotel for a check-in and then to a welcoming breakfast. Following breakfast you will see the historical center of Kazan, the Kremlin grounds and museums and the heart of the city – the Qolşärif Mosque. Lunch is included.

During this tour we will take you to the environs of Kazan, breathtaking island city Sviyazsk, so see its unique architecture, monasteries and churches. Afterwards, we will drive to a traditional tatar cuisine restaurant, where you will participate in the culinary workshop and enjoy a delicious dinner accompanied by traditional tatar dancing and singing.

During the tour to Elabuga you will enjoy the major sights of this 18th century city, its beautiful landscapes and crafts market where you will be able to find authentic tatar souvenirs and locally made honey and jams.

Fishing trip on the Kama river is an unforgettable experience! You will have a chance to fish on one of the widest Russian rivers, enjoy its breathtaking landscapes and freshly-cooked fish with Russian buffet and vodka.

On this tour you will visit one of the most beautiful Russian orthodox monasteries and a unique Temple of all religions. Lunch is included.

Following breakfast your guide and driver will take you to the airport for your flight back home.

*All connection flights, if needed, can also be arranged by us.