Itinerary

Day 1
Friday
Moscow
Arrival into Moscow. Your driver will meet you outside of baggage claim and customs and
transfer you to your hotel in the center of the city.
Exeter Services: Transfer
Hotel: Ritz Carlton
Meals Included: None

Day 2
Saturday
Moscow
This morning your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby to begin your exploration of
central Moscow.
Start with an introductory walk of your hotel’s neighborhood and Red Square. Be sure not
to miss the newly rebuilt church and Imperial Gates at the south end of Red Square- they
were both destroyed under Stalin and only recently have been rebuilt in their original
splendor. Your guide will also show you the stunning St. Basil’s Cathedral. This
magnificent church-museum was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible and was completed in
1561. Rumor has it that Ivan had the architect blinded so he would never be able to
design anything as exquisite again! The cathedral is at its most awesome when viewed
from the outside and your guide will be happy to explain its history and the significance of
each of the domes, each of which contains a separate chapel.
Next your guide will take you into the Kremlin and through its expansive grounds. Here
you will see the largest bell in the world – as well as the largest canon. Neither were ever
used due to their enormous size! Also on the grounds of the Kremlin are three very
important churches and your guide will take you through all that are of interest. We
suggest you don’t miss the Assumption Cathedral, where all Russian tsars were crowned.
Later, your guide will take you to the famed Armory Museum, including its vast collection of
Imperial Russian artwork. You will have the opportunity to see the Kremlin’s unique and
intimate collection of Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs. Also in the Armory are many of the
most important Imperial thrones and crowns, including the most historic, Cap of
Monomachus.
Included in your Kremlin visit today is entry into the Diamond Vaults. Admission to these
extraordinary rooms is by special appointment with the Kremlin and your guide is not
allowed to enter with you. Your entry to the Diamond Vaults is with a pre-set group of
other visitors, and you will have approximately twenty minutes to browse these rooms on
your own. You will see Catherine the Great’s scepter with its famous Orlov Diamond and
one of the largest collections of diamonds and gem stones in the world!
Note: As the Kremlin is pedestrian only, all touring today is on foot. Please wear
comfortable footwear.
Exeter Services: Full-day Guide (No Vehicle Services)
Hotel: Ritz Carlton
Meals Included: Breakfast at your hotel

Day 3
Sunday
Moscow
Today is at leisure to enjoy this fascinating city. We suggest visiting the Tretyakov Gallery
or perhaps enjoying the Izmailovsky Bazaar and don’t miss the opportunity to tour some of
Moscow’s amazing metro stations many of which are like museums unto themselves.
Have any particular special interest? Moscow is a perfect base for:
• World Famous Art
• Opera, Ballet & Symphony
• Circus
• WWII and Cold War History.
If you would like us to arrange for additional sightseeing please advise your travel
consultant and we will be happy to customize your free time in Moscow.
Exeter Services: No Exeter Services
Hotel: Ritz Carlton
Meals Included: Breakfast at your hotel

Day 4
Monday
Moscow - onwards
Your driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.
Exeter Services: Transfer
Meals Included: Breakfast at your hotel

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