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A 4-Hour Guided Tour Square, the Christ the Savior Cathedral, the Novodevichy Convent, the Duma Pick-Up Option E X C U R S I O N C A T A L O G A U T U M N - W I N T E R 2 0 1 8 ABOUT US TSAR VISIT is a sales agency that organizes and sells guided tours and excursions for visitors in Russia. Thanks to Tsar Visit, discover Russia with a professional guide who speaks your native language! We offer two types of visits: 1 Open groups with pre-organized schedules to visit the most popular and must-see sites in Russia at a reduced admission cost Private groups for those who want to discover 2 Russia at their own pace and schedule Tsar Visit is part of the business group Tsar Voyages, specialist in tourism in Russia since 2004. Thanks to the expertise and experience of Tsar Voyages, which has offices in Moscow and St-Petersburg, we can offer you high-quality excursions to discover the essential touristic spots, exceptional museums, and the best touristic destinations. Page 1 OUR OFFER Moscow 1/ The secrets of the Kremlin 2/ Walking tour in the center of Moscow 3/ The golden domes of the Zamoskvoretche 4/ Discover Moscow's vibrant nightlife on a soviet-era 4x4 van 5/ The Radisson cruiser 6/ Behind the scenes of the Bolshoi 7/ The Moscow metro, the Arbat district, and the Christ the Saviour cathedral 8/ Panoramic tour of Moscow 9/ The Moscow kremlin 10/ The Izmailovo kremlin 11/ Kolomenskoye estate 12/ Tretyakov gallery 13/ The impressionists at the Pushkin museum 14/ The museum of cosmonautics 15/ Mystical Moscow in transport 16/ Bunker 42 at the Taganka metro 17/ Moscow, capital of 5 religions St-Petersburg 1/ The Yusupov palace 2/ Tsarskoye selo 3/ Panoramic tour of St-Petersburg 4/ The Hermitage 5/ Peterhof palace 6/ A day to discover the palaces 7/ Cathedral of the Saviour on spilled blood 8/ Peter and Paul fortress 9/ St-Isaac’s cathedral Page 2 MOSCOW T H E S E C R E T S O F T H E K R E M L I N The fortress of the Kremlin, center of the imperial and Soviet power in Russia, is full of legends and mysteries. Discover all its secrets during a walking tour in the Alexandrovsky garden and on the Red Square. A 2-hour guided tour Pick-up option You will see : Alexandrovsky garden, Red square The towers of the Kremlin fortress proudly stand on the Borovitsky Hill. They have seen the greatest figures of the Russian history, and still keep some of their secrets. What fantastic animal used to live on this hill before the Kremlin was built? Who was once imprisoned in these towers? Why did Napoleon want to find Ivan the Terrible’s library so badly? Which star did the first Soviets chose? Come and discover many other mysteries - and their explanation! - during this visit. Page 3 MOSCOW W A L K I N G T O U R I N T H E C E N T E R O F M O S C O W What could be better than discovering Moscow on foot? With your guide, take the time to explore the city center and its most famous neighborhoods. Learn more about Moscow and its wonders, from Red Square, to Kitai Gorod, or by walking through Teatralnaya Square. A 3-hour guided tour Pick-up option You will see: the Bolshoi Theatre, the State Duma, the Eternal Flame in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Alexander Gardens, Red Square, the Romanov palace, Zaryadye Park Page 4 MOSCOW T H E G O L D E N D O M E S O F T H E Z A M O S K V O R E T C H E "Zamoskvoretche" means “beyond the Moskova river”, and refers to a Moscow district full of churches and mansions of very different times and styles. Let your guide tell you the numerous stories that resonate with the great history of Russia. A 2-hour guided tour Pick-up option You will see: Zamoskvoretchie district, Marfo-Mariinsky Convent, Church St-Nicolas of Pyzhie Page 5 MOSCOW D I S C O V E R M O S C O W ' S V I B R A N N I G H T L I F E O N A S O V I E T - E R A 4 X 4 V A N Feeling like discovering Moscow's vibrant nightlife while seeing the city lights at night? Join us on a 4-hour pub crawl aboard a typical UAZ Soviet van where you will be treated to complimentary local beers and Russian champagne, and of course the best of Russian pop and dance tunes! 4h Tour available every day (departure at 21:00) Page 6 MOSCOW In summer or in winter, discover T H E R A D I S S O N some of the most beautiful buildings in Moscow, from the C R U I S E R Novodevichy Convent to the Kremlin, on a comfortable cruiser winding along the Moskva river. A leisurely yet elegant outing for breathtaking views, this cruise is unforgettable. You will see: the Russian White House (the seat of the Russian government), the Novodevichy Convent, Gorky Park, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Kremlin, the St. Basil the Blessed Cathedral A 2h30 guided tour on a cruiser Pick-up option Page 7 MOSCOW B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S O F T H E B O L S H O I The symbol of Moscow and Russian art, and a theatre renowned around the world, the Bolshoi Theatre is a fascinating part of Moscow life. Explore behind the scenes of the sumptuous theatre that has presenting the greatest ballets, operas, and concerts since 1776. A 2-hour guided tour Pick-up option You will see: the historic stage, the best private boxes and the gallery, the rehearsal halls, the great chandelier Page 8 MOSCOW T H E M O S C O W M E T R O , T H E A R B A T D I S T R I C T , A N D T H E C H R I S T T H E S A V I O U R C A T H E D R A L On this walking tour, discover the wide variety of Russian architectural masterpieces, from the underground palaces of the Metro to the largest cathedral in the city, while passing by some of the aristocratic residences of the 19th century. A 3-hour guided tour Metro tickets You will see: the most remarkable Moscow Metro stations, Arbat Street, the hotels favored by aristocratic and artistic personalities, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Page 9 MOSCOW P A N O R A M I C T O U R O F M O S C O W A program rich in discoveries and anecdotes, the city tour by mini-bus allows you to discover the must-see attractions of the Russian capital, regardless if you are in Moscow for a short or a longer stay. You will see: the Bolshoi Theater, Stalin’s Seven Sisters, the Red A 4-hour guided tour Square, the Christ the Savior cathedral, the Novodevichy convent, the Duma Pick-up option Page 10 MOSCOW T H E M O S C O W K R E M L I N Let your guide help you discover the Kremlin in Moscow, one of the brightest jewels of Russian history and culture. The Moscow Kremlin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its many churches, magnificent palaces, and exciting museums. A 2-hour guided tour Entrance tickets Priority entry to the Kremlin Visit the territory of the Kremlin, Interiors of the Cathedral of the Archangel, Cathedral of the Annunciation, and Cathedral of the Dormition, Palace of the Patriarch and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, Grand Kremlin Palace, Amusement Palace, Kremlin Arsenal, Kremlin Palace of Congresses, and Senate Palace Page 11 MOSCOW T H E I Z M A I L O V O K R E M L I N You want to bring back souvenirs of your Russian trip but don’t know where to buy them? Izmailovo is for you. A fortress where Russians come to buy things to decorate their dachas, Izmailovo is both a souvenir market and a flea market. A 1h30 guided tour You will see: the wooden Church of St. Thomas the Thaumaturge, the wedding office and the Lovers’ Tree, Moscow's largest handicraft and souvenir market Page 12 MOSCOW K O L O M E N S K O Y E E S T A T E The ancient domain of the Moscow Princes, and then the Czars of Russia from the 14th century, Kolomenskoye Park is a greenspace where the Museum and the Church of the Ascension, the first church made of stones in an octagonal shape in Russia and classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site, are nested. This is a relaxing and instructive excursion in the heart of Russian nature. A 2-hour guided tour You will see: the Church of Our Lady of Kazan, the Church of the Ascension (the exterior), the Museum of the History of Kolomenskoye, the wooden house of Peter I Page 13 MOSCOW T R E T Y A K O V G A L L E R Y An essential museum to visit while in Moscow, the Tretyakov Gallery possesses one of the largest collections of icons and Russian paintings from the 12th to the 20th century.
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