For Expert Advice Call A unique occasion deserves a unique experience. 01722 744 695 https://www.weekendalacarte.co.uk/special-occasion-holidays/destinations/russia/moscow-bolshoi-ballet-break/ Moscow Bolshoi Ballet Break Break available: Year round (August RAMT not Highlights Bolshoi performing) 3 Night Break Who can resist a trip to Moscow to attend an evening at the ● Best Seats at the Bolshoi Ballet Bolshoi Ballet, arguably the best Ballet company in the world, in ● Kremlin private tour including the Diamond fund the very best seats? Combine this with private tours around the ● Visit the amazing Moscow Metro with private guide city with your own guide sharing Moscow's highlights and you ● Private Airport Transfers have a fascinating cultural city break lined up for you. Do not ● Private City Tour including The Red Square ● underestimate how hard it is to travel around Moscow and the River Tour seeing Kremlin Skyline, Saint Basil's Cathedral benefit of a private guide for easing your visit, as well as of course and the Convent Novodevichy sharing all their knowledge on Moscow and its history. Day by Day Itinerary Day 1Fly to Moscow and start your Moscow City Break with a river tour seeing Saint Basils Cathedral, Kremlin and the Convent Novodevichy On arrival for your Moscow city break a private driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. During a late afternoon river tour you will pass the major sites of St. Sophia Cathedral, St Basils, and the panorama of the Kremlin walls. page 1/5 Day 2Private Moscow Metro and Private City Tour including Red Square, Ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre It may seem a strange recommendation but the Moscow Metro is a must see on your holiday and we will organise a tour with your private guide. Its oldest stations date back to 1937–1941 and are decorated with marble, mosaics, stained glass panels and bronze sculptures that resemble and capture the cultural history of the time. Quite extraordinary. Your private tour will also include the Red Square, the building of the St Sophia Cathedral and the panorama of the Kremlin Walls and the Poklonnaya Hill where there is a monument commemorating defenders of the city during World War 2, and a great view back across the city and the Olympic Village of 1980. Tonight you will attend the Ballet in the best seats at the Bolshoi. For more than two centuries the Bolshoi Theatre has been attracting ballet lovers and is the pride of Russian Culture and Art. In August the RAMT (Russian Academic Youth Theatre) perform as the Bolshoi are touring. March The Winter’s Tale (Historic Stage), 1 The Bright Stream – 2 acts (New Stage), 3,4,5 Don Quixote – 3 acts (Historic Stage), 10 Spartacus – 3 acts (Historic Stage), 14,15 April Sleeping Beauty – 2 acts (Historic Stage), 1,2,3,4 Giselle – 2 acts (Historic Stage), 9,10,11 (Premiere) Don Quixote – 3 acts (Historic Stage), 13 Nutcracker – 2 acts (Historic Stage), 14 Spartacus – 3 acts (Historic Stage), 15 Jewels – 3 parts (Historic Stage), 16,19 Ivan the Terrible – 2 acts (Historic Stage), 29,30 (Adults only) May The Pharaoh’s Daughter – 3 acts (Historic Stage), 1,3 Lady of the Camellias – 3 acts & Prologue (Historic Stage, 12,13, Adults only) The Winters Tale – 3 acts with prologue (Historic Stage), 26,27,30 Day 3Private tour Kremlin and its Treasures including the Diamond Fund Continue your unusual short break with a private guided visit around the Kremlin complex including the armoury, 1 of the 5 cathedrals and the diamond fund. The Armoury Chamber houses the treasures of the Moscow Tsars including the famous Faberge Easter eggs. The Diamond Fund houses the diamonds, jewellery and precious stones, including Catherine the Greats throne and the huge Orlov and Shah diamonds, the world’s largest cut sapphire (258.8 carats), and the largest gold nugget ever found (36 kg). Afternoon at leisure with the possibility to add some optional extras in. A la Carte Optional Extras Gulag Museum Private Tour page 2/5 A private guide will take you on a tour of Gulag museum. The Museum’s extensive “Totalitarian Past” exhibit includes a graphic account of life in a Gulag portrayed through photos, maps, Stalin decrees, propaganda literature and short biographies of some of the people who were arrested, imprisoned and killed for their convictions. This is about a 3 hour tour Price Per Person: From £110 Visit Moscow Distillery Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the distillery where you will get acquainted with the history, visit workshops and learn all the particularities about the production process of the oldest Russian alcoholic beverage. Price Per Person: From £155 Day 4Breakfast and Private Transfer to fly home Morning at leisure prior to private transfer to the airport for your flight home. If you are looking to spend a bit more time in Russia why not extend to include St Petersburg as well on our Russia Uncovered Break A la Carte Optional Extras St Petersburg Extension page 3/5 Extend your Russia trip with a visit to St Petersburg. This elegant sophisticated city has a very different feel to Moscow and would certainly give you a more rounded view of Russia with its many faces. Take a 1st class day time train to St Petersburg to spend 4 days looking around this beautiful city filled with Palaces and History. Start with a peaceful floodlight river and canal tour so you can see some of the many palaces and cathedrals on the river banks. With your private guide you will visit Peterhof with its famous fountains returning by hydrofoil. Your private tour of the Hermitage will start an hour early in order to give you exclusive access before the crowds arrive so you can enjoy its treasures in peace. Take a visit to Peter Paul Fortress where the Romanovs are buried , and don’t foget Catherine and Paul Palaces including visiting the outstanding amber room. On your last day visit the Siege of Leningrad museum and stop at the monument to the heroic defenders to understand a bit more of the recent turbulent history of this great city. If that wasn’t enough then there are some wonderful further optional extras such as a visit to the Faberge Museum, the Ballet at the Mariinsky, a private tour of the palace where Rasputin was murdered and an evening concert in a historical palace. You will fly back to Heathrow from St Petersburg. Price per person: From £1,745 (Assuming no difference in Flight Costs) Where You'll Stay Marriott Royal Aurora It combines elegant interiors, first class service and traditional Marriott hospitality. Situated just a few minutes walk from Red Square, the Kremlin and the Bolshoi Theatre, the hotel is ideally situated. Relax in the Royal's excellent leisure centre, featuring a gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium. There are 2 separate restaurants offering European and Russian specialties. page 4/5 Testimonials "We had an absolutely splendid time in Moscow. Everything went so smoothly and the Russian staff were excellent... Julia, the guide was absolutely excellent at telling us what we were seeing and about life in Moscow... The Ballet was amazing, the best we have ever seen. I would definitely rate the whole trip as 10 out of 10 and we will certainly recommend your company to others." "We had an amazing weekend in Moscow, everything was just right, all timings were spot on, Guides and drivers were all excellent, good knowledge, good English and looked after us very very well. We enjoyed the booked excursions we did, learnt a great deal in a short time, considering the Bolshoi ballet was an afterthought it was a splendid evening, most enjoyable, loved it! " Price per person: From £1,875 (Inc Flights) What's Included? ● Flights with one hold bag per person from the UK ● 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at Marriott Royal Aurora ● Bolshoi Ballet Tickets ● Private Tour Moscow ● Private Tour Kremlin and Diamond Fund ● Private Tour of Red Square and the city ● River Evening Tour ● Private Airport Transfers Departure Airport ● Heathrow ● Gatwick ● Dublin (Overnight flight out to Moscow) Our international clients are welcome to book their own flights © 2018 Weekend a la Carte For Expert Advice Call 01722 744 695 page 5/5.