Tour to Russia — Magnificent Monasteries of Russia

Tours to Russia «Magnificent Monasteries of Russia»

5 days / 4 nights

ITINERARY

Moscow — New Jerusalem — Zvenigorod

TOUR DETAILS:

4 nights in hotel with central location

6 Meals: 4 Bfreakafst + 2 Lunch

PRESENT: Moscow Travel Card

PROGRAM:

Day 1 (Wednesday)

Arrival to Moscow. Meeting with the guide at the airport. Transfer to you hotel with central location. Moscow city tour and stops for memorable photos. Dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city center on your own.

Day 2 (Thursday)

After breakfast you visit the best monasteries of Russia. Excursion to the Russian Palestine — the New Jerusalem Monastery. You will enjoy a wonderfull main buildings of the monastery and magnificent murals. The rotunda of the Holy Sepulcher, the symbolic cave where Jesus was buried and the descent of the grace of fire. Visit the Resurrection Cathedral and see the stone of Confirmation.

Afternoon after the excursion you will have lunch in the monastery refectory.
Transfer to the city on seven hills — Zvenigorod. This beautiful area is called “Russian Switzerland”.

Visit the Orthodox monastery, founded in the XIV century. The complex «Boyar Chambers» is located on the territory of the monastery. You will see the reconstructed interiors of the chambers. And also you will know about the lifestyle, food traditions, the royal family in the monastery.

Russian tea tasting in the elegant hall in the style of Russian villages. Interesting story about the history and traditions of the Russian tea table. Tasting of the popular Russian delicacy from carrot and beet candied fruits.

Day 3 (Friday)

Excursion to the «Moscow underground» palace — the Moscow metro.
Visit the main temple of Russia — the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
Walk along the Kremlin walls and interesting facts about the towers and bridges. District Zamoskvorechye and its history.
Visit the Tretyakovskaya Gallery. This is one of the largest art museums in the world, a treasury of Russian art. Here is a large collection of icons. As well the work of Russian artists XVIII-XIX centuries. Free time, rest.

Day 4 (Saturday)

Excursion to the Kremlin and a visit to one of the cathedrals. You will see the old cathedral square. Each stone of the magnificent ensemble of cathedrals and chambers keeps the history of the greatness of each era of Russia. A unique opportunity to see the colorful show of the Ceremonial Divorce of the Horse and Foot Guards of the Presidential Regiment. With the chiming clock, a company of the presidential regiment comes out. During the defile you will see various figures of a horse dressage under musical accompaniment of the Presidential orchestra.
Lunch of national dishes.
Walk at the Red Square. Photo for memory.
In conclusion, the virtual flight above Moscow. This impressive interactive attraction is completely safe and causes only delight. Free time. Rest.

Day 5 (Sunday)

Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out till 12.00. We hope you will like the Monasteries of Russia and will know a new side of the history of Russia. Transfer to airport and back home.