Accommodation – Moscow Explorer Tour

4 star Novotel Moscow Centre Hotel

The Novotel Moscow Centre Hotel is ideal for both business and leisure. The hotel is conveniently located, 15 minutes from the Kremlin. There are two metro stations next to the hotel. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, as well as the stylish lobby bar. The hotel offer a Fitness centre with the latest equipment, free WIFI, and spacious, contemporary design rooms. In keeping with the brand, you are assured of the attentive service of a modern International brand hotel

Itinerary – Moscow Explorer Tour

Day 1 (Friday)

Upon arrival in Moscow, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your 4 star hotel to check in for 3 nights.
Check in from 14.00 hrs.

Evening at leisure.

Day 2 (Saturday)

10.00 hrs: After breakfast, our English-speaking tour guide will meet you at reception for an orientation tour of the city using private transportation. You will see some of the famous landmarks and places to which you may return at your leisure. The tour sights include Red Square, the Kremlin, Sparrow Hills, Bolshoi Theatre, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Victory Park, Novodevichy Convent, the White House and the famous Moscow streets.
Free time is included for a short lunch break (lunch not included). In the city centre, you may see the changing of the guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and queue to see Lenin’s Mausoleum*
You will also visit the Muzeon Park of Arts (formerly Fallen Monuments Park), filled with iconic monument relics from the Soviet era. Our tour concludes at around 15.00 hrs at the hotel or you may stay in the city and make your own way back to the hotel.

Highlights today. Muzeon Park of Arts, Changing of the Guard, Lenin’s Mausoleum (n.b. this may be closed without notice)

Evening at leisure.

Day 3 (Sunday)

Day at leisure

OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO JOIN OUR OPTIONAL TOUR:
Optional tour of the Moscow Kremlin, Armoury Chamber and Metro Station tour. (Not included in price)
After breakfast, if you have pre-booked our optional tour, your guide will meet you in reception to take you to the most famous landmark of the city, the magnificent Kremlin. Within the territory is the fascinating Armoury Chamber – your guide will include a visit to this spectacular collection of costumes, silver and arms amongst a vast treasure trove of exhibits. Our tour continues to the Danilovsky food market, the oldest trading place in Moscow, where a vast range of food products are available. It is also a great spot for lunch, with a diverse range of regional dishes available (not included).  The tour concludes with a visit to some of the spectacular underground metro stations of Moscow, known as the ‘Palaces of the People’ when they were first built. You will be amazed at the beautiful sculptures, bronzes, mosaics and crystal chandeliers. We return to the hotel (by metro) at around 16.00, or you may stay in the city for further exploration and make your own way back to the hotel.

Highlights included in optional tour: Kremlin, Armoury museum, Moscow Metro, Danilovsky Market

Evening at leisure.

Day 4 (Monday)

After breakfast at your hotel, check-out at your leisure by 12.00 hrs. Your departure transfer will be provided to the airport / station as required.

OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO JOIN OUR OPTIONAL TOUR:

Optional tour of the Bolshoi Theatre with breakfast at the Metropol Hotel (not included in price)
08.30 hrs: If you have pre-booked our optional tour, check-out with your luggage and depart the hotel for the historic Metropol Hotel, where you will enjoy a sumptuous buffet breakfast, including champagne and caviar in the beautiful and famous Metropol Restaurant. If you haven’t read it yet, you must read ‘A gentleman in Moscow’ before you go!

After breakfast, a short walk to the Bolshoi Theatre for a one-hour guided tour, including the recently restored 19th century interiors and a view of the main stage from the royal box. If you are lucky there may be scenery installation or even a rehearsal in progress.  After some free time in the city centre, transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
(You must have a later flight/train to prebook this tour)

Highlights included in optional tour: Champagne breakfast, Bolshoi theatre tour

Further services / programme extensions can be provided upon request.
Please email info@select-a-tour.com  for further details.

Moscow Explorer Tour 2020 & 2021

Price in EUROS (all tour dates)

€295 per person based on two persons sharing a twin room.
€155 Single room supplement based on minimum two persons travelling.

Supplements for Optional Excursions:
Day 3: €150 p.p. Moscow Kremlin, Armoury Chamber and Metro Station tour
Day 4: €170 p.p. Bolshoi Theatre Tour with Champagne & Caviar breakfast at the Metropol Hotel

Departure Dates 2020 (Friday):

15 May 2020
05, 19 and 26 June 2020
03, 24 and 31 July 2020
14 August 2020
18 and 25 September 2020
09 and 23 October 2020
13 November 2020
11 and 20 December 2020 (Sunday)

Departure Dates 2021 (Friday):

22 January 2021
12 February 2021
12 and 26 March 2021
09 and 23 April 2021
14 May 2021
04, 18 and 25 June 2021
02, 16 and 30 July 2021
13 August 2021
17 and 24 September 2021
08 and 22 October 2021
12 November 2021
10 and 19 December 2021 (Sunday)

Price Includes

• 3 Nights in Moscow at 4 star Novotel Moscow Centre Hotel (or similar), standard room .
  Based on two persons sharing a twin room
• Breakfast daily
• Transfers: one arrival and one departure transfer in Moscow: Applies to international city airports and main rail stations
  supplement applies for river/sea ports and for transfers between 22.00 – 07.00 and on public holidays
• Sightseeing programme with English speaking guide
• Panoramic City tour with photo stops
• Entrances: Muzeon Park of Arts, Changing of the Guard, Lenin’s Mausoleum*
• Visa support letter for duration of tour
• 24-hour emergency contact

Not Included in Price

• International Flights
• Optional Excursions
• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Gratuities / tips for guide and driver
• Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel
• Extended visa support

Notes

• Price based on two persons sharing a twin/double room
• Check in after 14.00 hrs. Check out by 12.00 hours
• Accommodation subject to availability and may be substituted with similar grade hotels
• Please ask for supplement to upgrade your room type
• Tour days and timings may vary according to local conditions and substitutions may be made if necessary
• Visa support – is supplied for duration of tour only.
• If you require an extended visa support we can supply this from €25 per person
  (certain nationalities incur a higher extended visa support letter fee) – check with us for details.
• Russian Visa – most tourists require a visa for Russia.
  Please check with your nearest Consulate for details of how to apply
• Important – remember to apply for your visa at least 1 month prior to travel
• Please ask us if you wish to extend your stay in Russia

* For visa free travel please see our Visa Free Tours by ferry from Helsinki

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