Christmas tour to Moscow for 4 days

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

You will also take a 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 at any chosen date for 4 days between January 4 and January 10, 2026. Each day of the tour is assigned to a specific day of the week.

Location

Russia, Moscow

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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 04 (Sunday). Merchant Zamoskvorechye walking tour with a visit to the Tretyakov Gallery
12:00 Walking tour "Merchant Zamoskvorechye" with a visit to the Tretyakov Gallery.
Zamoskvorechye is a district of Moscow that has always been a merchant district.
Merchant mansions, houses "on benches", ancient temples have been preserved here, old Moscow has been preserved here.
Such famous surnames as the Tretyakovs, Morozovs, Bakhrushins, Ryabushinskys, Sytins came from this area.
It is from the inhabitants of this area that A. Ostrovsky (who was born in Zamoskvorechye) copied the life and customs of the merchant class for his plays. The lives of many famous people are closely connected with this area of Moscow: S. Yesenin, A. Akhmatova.
Visit to the Tretyakov Gallery (with audio guides), a treasure trove of Russian painting.
From icon painting of the 13th century to the works of Russian artists of the 18th and 20th centuries.
"The Morning of the Streltsy execution", "Ivan the Terrible and his son Ivan", "The Appearance of Christ to the people", "Unknown", "Morning in the pine forest" — just to name a few.
There is always something familiar and something new waiting for you in each hall.
Day 2 - January 05 (Monday). Free day or guided tour for an additional fee
Free day.
It is offered for an additional fee (adult: 4,500 rubles, schoolboy: 4,000 rubles) — it is issued when booking the tour.
12:00 Walking tour of Moscow City with an ascent to the observation deck and ice cream tasting.
You will see the newest modern business, shopping and residential complex of the capital. Afimol City, sparkling with lights.
The main towers of the Moscow City business center are "Empire", "City of Capitals", "On the embankment", "Federation".
High-speed elevators will take you to the observation deck at a speed of 7 m/s, and you will admire the panorama of the capital: the Moscow River, the Ostankino TV tower, the Evolution and Mercury towers.
You will have to inspect the layout of the complex.
Learn about new engineering and architectural solutions, as well as future innovative buildings in Moscow.
A New Year's ice cream and chocolate tasting is waiting for you on the observation deck of the skyscraper.
Day 3 - January 06 (Tuesday). Moskva River boat trip
11:30 a.m. Boat trip along the Moskva River on the icebreaker yacht of the Radisson flotilla.
Duration: 2.5 hours.
Wonderful views of the beautiful winter city await you! Moscow looks completely different from the river!
You will admire the picturesque embankments, decorated with historical buildings and modern areas of the capital.
The covered deck of the ship is heated.
There is a restaurant where you can order lunch or a cup of hot coffee.
Day 4 - January 07 (Wednesday). Free day or guided tour for an additional fee
Free day.
It is offered for an additional fee (adult: 4,500 rubles, schoolboy: 4,000 rubles) — it is issued when booking the tour.
10:00 Bus and walking tour "Moscow — the capital of our motherland" with a visit to the Kremlin.
Sightseeing of historical and architectural monuments of the capital.
Every period of Russia's history is reflected in Moscow: the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Stalin Skyscrapers, the Novodevichy Monastery, the Victory Memorial complex on Poklonnaya Gora, Vorobyovy Gory with an observation deck, the building of the legendary Moscow State University.
The territory of the Kremlin. The Moscow Kremlin is a business card not only of Moscow, but also of Russia.
The beauty and grandeur of the architectural and artistic ensemble! The unique natural landscape is combined with the unsurpassed man-made beauty of architecture.
Temples and chambers, palaces and a park — all this is the territory of the Moscow Kremlin. Grand Dukes and tsars were crowned here, the most important decrees for the country were issued (and are being issued), and the working residence of the President of Russia is located here.
You will learn about the history of the Kremlin from its inception to the present day. You will see real architectural masterpieces.
You will find: the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great, the tsar bell, the tsar cannon, the Cathedral Square of the Kremlin with the temples located on it: Assumption, Annunciation, Arkhangelsk.

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Day 5 - January 08 (Thursday). Walking tour "Secrets and legends of VDNH"
11:00 Walking tour "Secrets and legends of VDNH".
The most ambitious exhibition of the XX century turned 80 years old.
Magnificent pavilions, palaces and quiet alleys, a mock-up of the Vostok launch vehicle and a wonderful dance of gilded beauties, audacity of design, records, great experiments and faith in a happy future.
The exhibition survived the Great Patriotic War, the triumphant renaissance of 1954, the euphoria of the thaw of the 60s, the difficult times of perestroika and the collapse of the USSR.
Today, as before, visitors are greeted by V. Mukhina's sculpture "Worker and Collective Farmer", as before, fountains, flower beds and exquisite landscaping decorate the Exhibition, and the republican pavilions of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus delight visitors.
On these beautiful winter days, you will see how the ideal city of Soviet dreamers and romantics lives today, eighty years later.
If desired, you can visit interesting VDNH sites.: Moskvarium, Soyuzmultpark, Robostation, Atom, Cosmos pavilions and many others.

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Day 6 - January 09 (Friday). Free day or guided tour for an additional fee
Free day.
It is offered for an additional fee (adult: 2800 rubles, schoolboy: 2200 rubles) — it is issued when booking the tour.
12:00 Walk through the territory of the new symbol of Moscow — Zaryadye Park with a virtual tour "Flight over Moscow".
Four landscape zones typical of Russia have been created in the park: forest, tundra, steppe and water meadows. A unique observation deck is open.
From the 140-meter arc above the Moskva River, which seems to float in the air, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Red Square and the Kremlin.
The Floating Bridge has no supports or supporting structures. And its height is 15 meters!
A unique journey "Flight over Moscow". Virtual tour of the main places of Moscow. You sit in the seat, fasten up, like on an airplane, and the show begins.
The platform below you moves, rises vertically, and you rush past Moscow's famous skyscrapers, skyscrapers, monasteries and temples, new stadiums, highways, parks, central streets and squares.
You will find the most spectacular views of Moscow, the best examples of ancient and modern architecture, nature reserves and the feeling of real flight.
Day 7 - January 10th (Saturday). Free day
Free day.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

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

Placement	Aerostar 4*
2-bed comfort room	22800
2-bed comfort room (children under 16 years old)	22000
2-bed comfort room (extra adult seat)	22800
2-bed comfort room (extra bed for children under 16 years old)	22000
1-bed comfort room	37100

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

Placement	Aerostar 4*
2-bed comfort room	9000
2-bed comfort room with additional a place	13500
1-bed comfort room	8800

Aerostar Azimut 4*: The hotel is located near the metro station Dynamo, on one of the main thoroughfares of Moscow — Leningradsky Prospekt, which is a continuation of the historical Tverskaya street of the capital. The legendary Catherine's Travel Palace is located opposite the hotel. Moscow's main attractions can be easily and quickly reached by trolleybus or metro. The rooms are comfortable, and there are cosmetic kits in the bathrooms. Each room has an electric kettle. Hearty breakfast buffet (subject to change of breakfast format).

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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 Important to Know);
tourists are met by a guide at the carriage and escorted to the hotel by public transport — 2500 rubles per meeting, in case the train arrives in Moscow no earlier than 7:00;
transfer railway station — hotel — on request;
transfer hotel — railway station — on request;
airport — hotel transfer — on request;
hotel — airport transfer — on request;
tickets for New Year's Tree performances, Moscow theaters and concert halls.

It's important to know

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

The meeting time will be announced additionally.

The guide is waiting for tourists with a sign saying "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 from the guide on the day of arrival.

If a tourist is late or fails to attend the tour for any reason, the cost of the missed tour will not be refunded.

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

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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!