Moscow (3N)
Overview
Russia or the Russian Federation is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, covering 17125191 square kilometres and encompassing more than one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land area.
Highlights
- Moscow Airport to Hotel.
- Moscow City Sightseeing.
- Moscow Metro Tour.
- Transfer from Hotel – Airport- Hotel.
Itinerary
On arrival at Moscow airport meeting with an English speaking guide & Transfer to the hotel, Check in Hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel, Meeting with your guide in the lobby. Proceed for City sightseeing tour of Moscow here you will see places of interest, architectural monuments, and museum that are among the finest in the world, the main street- Tverskaya, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior – the main temple of Russia, the monument to Peter I on the Moscow river, Moscow state University-the oldest University in Russia and the largest University building in the world. You will walk on the observation deck of the Sparrow hills – this is the cult place for all guests of the city, it offers a fascinating panorama of the city where you can see the stadium “Luzhniki”, Novodevichy convent, skyscrapers of the business quarter “Moscow City”, famous Stalin’s skyscrapers and more. After Lunch Guided tour around the Kremlin and one of the cathedrals the Moscow Kremlin is the oldest part of the city and contains within its walls a unique series of masterpieces of architecture & the plastic arts. The Moscow Kremlin and Red Square are on the World Heritage List. Tour around the Red Square – you will see Moscow’s renowned Red Square, near the 16th Century St. Basil’s Cathedral, one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world, plus the constructivist pyramid of Lenin’s Mausoleum. After Sightseeing free Time for shopping in the GUM, where those who would like to shop can stay on their own, while others return to the hotel with their tour guide (In that way they would have as much time as they want for shopping, and can easily return to hotel later by taxi or subway – subway is right next to GUM). Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel, Proceed for Moscow Metro Tour – Moscow Metro is more than just a transport system. It was created primarily as a symbol of the Soviet supremacy and industrial achievements. And once you descend underground you’ll understand why the Moscow Metro is different from any other similar system in the world. Each station carries its individuality, decorated in a distinct style and devoted to different events or symbols, Visit of the Space museum, VDNH walking tour, visit Arbat Street for shopping. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Morning enjoy Breakfast at Hotel & Prepare for check out from Hotel. Check out, transfer to the Airport or Railway station with English-speaking guide. Departure from St. Petersburg to Moscow by flight or Sapsan train with transfer Railway station – Airport Domodedovo/Sheremetyevo/Vnukovo.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 03 Nights hotel accommodations in Moscow.
- Meal : As per plan.
- Moscow City Sightseeing.
- Moscow Metro Tour.
- All sightseeing & tours by SIC Basis.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch Dinner
- Guest Insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Personal Expenses.
- All Entry fees.
- Air Fare / Train Fare.
- VISA
- 5% GST Application TCS.
FAQs
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometres, and encompassing more than one-eighth of Earth’s inhabited land area.
The best time to visit Russia is during summer (June to August), with its long, light evenings and balmy temperatures of 21°C-25°C. It’s also the ideal — though most popular — time for those wishing to visit Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Russia is about 4519 kms away from India with a flight time of about 16 hours, depending on layover.
India is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Moscow, Russia
It’s a good idea to purchase a local SIM card to stay connected and save money at the same time. This will also allow you to use WiFi in restaurants and other public spaces – as a safety measure, only guests with Russian numbers can log in to public WiFi networks
Typically in Russia the etiquette is to tip anywhere between 10% and 15% of the bill. Tip in cash, and give it directly to the waiter. Many restaurants don’t accept credit cards. You don’t need to tip much, but don’t tip too little either
Pelmeni is considered the national dish of Russia. They are pastry dumplings are typically filled with minced meat and wrapped in a thin, pasta-like dough. They can be served alone, slathered in butter and topped with sour cream, or in a soup broth.
visa on arrival is not available for the Russian Federation. …An E-visa may be issued as either a tourist visa, business visa, transit visa, or as a visa for humanitarian purposes.
Russia uses Russian ruble.
The most notable include the Tretyakov Gallery, the Kremlin Armoury and the State Historical Museum in Moscow, the Hermitage Museum, and the Russian Museum in St Petersburg, the Kazan Kremlin in Kazan, etc.