Christmas tour to Moscow for 4 days

A Christmas adventure through festive Moscow, in which you will see the majestic Kremlin, filled with children's laughter on holidays, the mysterious VDNKH is a favorite place for walking among residents of the capital. 

You will also walk through the area with merchant mansions, houses "on benches" and ancient temples, old Moscow has been preserved here. In the Tretyakov Gallery you will see masterpieces from iconography of the 13th century to the works of Russian artists of the 18th and 20th centuries.

The program of this tour is arranged in such a way that you can stop by on any selected date for 4 days in the period from January 2 to January 8, 2025. Each excursion day of the tour is assigned to a certain day of the week.

Location

Russia, Moscow
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 4 January, 2026
    • 2 – 5 January, 2026
    • 3 – 6 January, 2026
    • 4 – 7 January, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 30 tourists
Group meet at
Russia, Moscow
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

A treasure trove of Russian craftsmanship
Immerse yourself in the world of art, learn more about the work of Russian artists
Exhibitions at VDNH
Walk through the pages of Russian history and admire the scale of knowledge in the pavilions
Boat trip
Admire the picturesque embankments and decorated historical buildings from an unusual angle
Business Moscow City
You will learn about new engineering and architectural solutions, as well as future innovative buildings in Moscow
New Year's decoration of the capital
You will see real legends in festive decorations: a panorama of the Kremlin and the Victory Memorial Complex on Poklonnaya Hill
Secrets of the Kremlin
Learn about the history of the Kremlin from its inception to the present day

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - January 02 (Thursday). Tour of the territory of the new symbol of Moscow

    12:00 Tour of the territory of the new symbol of Moscow — Zaryadye Park.

    Four landscape zones typical of Russia have been created in the park: forest, tundra, steppe and flood meadows. 

    A unique observation deck has been opened. 

    From the 140-meter arc above the Moskva River, which seems to float in the air, breathtaking views of the Red Square and the Kremlin open up. 

    The Floating Bridge has no supports and supporting structures, and its height is 15 meters!

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  • Day 2 - January 03 (Friday). A free day or an excursion for an additional fee
  • Day 3 - January 04 (Saturday). Walking tour of Moscow City
  • Day 4 - January 05 (Sunday). A free day or an excursion for an additional fee
  • Day 5 - January 06 (Monday). Walking tour "Secrets and legends of VDNKH"
  • Day 6 - January 07 (Tuesday). A free day or an excursion for an additional fee
  • Day 7 - January 08 (Wednesday). A free day or an excursion for an additional fee
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

PlacementAerostar 4*
2-bed comfort room18300
2-bed comfort room (children under 16 years old)17500
2-bed comfort room (extra bed adult)18300
2-bed comfort room (extra bed for children under 16 years old)17500
1-bed comfort room28500

The cost of an additional night in hotels per room per day, including breakfast, RUB.:

PlacementAerostar 4*
2-bed comfort room6400 
2-bed comfort room with additional a place9600 
1-bed comfort room6200 
Aerostar 2 nights

Aerostar Hotel is located in Moscow, opposite Petrovsky Park and a 5-minute walk from Dynamo Metro Station. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a free gym.

The rooms at the Aerostar Hotel are decorated in an elegant classic style. Each room here will provide you with a TV with satellite channels, a work desk, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available everywhere.

A full buffet breakfast is served in the Brasserie Erte restaurant in the morning. It also serves traditional Russian cuisine. There is also a lobby bar.

The Aerostar Hotel reception is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Guests can use the concierge service, as well as order room service at any time of the day.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 30 tourists
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Moscow

Included in price

  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • meals: breakfast from the second day of the tour;
  • excursion program according to the days of the week (indicated in the program).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Moscow and back;
  • meals, except breakfast;
  • additional excursions (for more information, see the "Important to know" section);
  • meeting tourists at the carriage with a guide and escorting them to the hotel by public transport — 1,700 rubles per meeting, in case the train arrives in Moscow no earlier than 7:00;
  • transfer from the railway station to the hotel — 3,600 rubles per car;
  • transfer hotel — railway station — 3,600 rubles per car;
  • airport — hotel transfer — 4,800 rubles per car;
  • transfer hotel — airport — 4,800 rubles per car;
  • tickets for New Year's Tree performances, Moscow theaters and concert halls;
  • ascent to the observation deck with a New Year's tasting of ice cream and chocolate;
  • New Year's Eve party in the hotel restaurant — the price is being specified.

It's important to know

Where is the meeting taking place?

Meeting with the guide on the first day of the tour in the lobby of the hotel. 

The time of the meeting is announced additionally. 

The guide is waiting for tourists with a sign "My Capital".

Every day (except the first day), tourists get to the starting point of excursions on their own.

Tourists receive detailed information about the time and place of the start of excursions on the day of arrival from the guide. 

If a tourist is late or does not show up for an excursion for any reason, the cost of the missed excursion will not be refunded.

When placing a child in hotels accompanied by non-parents (grandparents, aunts, uncles ...), written consent from one of the parents is required.

What additional excursions are there?
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Dates and Prices

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    1 – 4 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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    2 – 5 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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    3 – 6 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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    4 – 7 Jan, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

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    Olga Khrapovitskaya
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    27 Jan, 2025
    I live in Irkutsk and want to express my sincere gratitude to the tour operator Big Country for organizing the Moscow Kaleidoscope tour in June 2024. The efficiency and seamless coordination in handling all aspects of the trip's organization were truly impressive.
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    Elena
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    26 Jan, 2025
    Thank you to the tour maangers for their excellent work! The information provided was prompt and thorough. The hotel was high-quality and conveniently located, with no logistical issues during excursions. I truly appreciate it. I highly recommend your services to anyone planning to travel.
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    Margarita
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    26 Jan, 2025
    Four days of sightseeing flew by in no time. The organization was excellent. Every day, we were guided by Tatiana, who was responsible, friendly, and deeply passionate about her city. The excursion program exceeded our expectations in every way 💯. We will definitely recommend Big Country to our friends. Thank you so much!