«THE FIFTH ELEMENT» MOSCOW

Tour program

• Day 1

  WELCOME TO MOSCOW!

  Arrival in Moscow and transfer to the hotel. Check-in into the hotel.

• Day 2

  EARTH

  10:00 - We begin our journey by taking a stroll through the very center of the city, in search of inspiration. We will traverse down Nikolskaya Street to the heart of Russia - Red Square, enjoy the views of the Moscow Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM, Alexander Garden, Zaryadye Park with its fantastic Soaring Bridge. Let's go to "visit" the President of Russia, walking through the territory of the Moscow Kremlin, see its unique sights such as Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell, before exploring the Cathedral Square with its churches, which occupies the highest part of the Kremlin hill. The square is surrounded by the Palace of Facets and Patriarch's Palace, Cathedral of the Dormition, Cathedral of the Archangel, Cathedral of the Annunciation, Church of the Deposition of the Robe, and Ivan the Great Bell Tower. 13:00 - Our guide will recommend a cozy and tasty place to grab a lunch at. 14:00 - We continue our journey around the city, cruising along Moscow's main streets. You will see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior - the main cathedral of the Orthodox Church, and walk along the Patriarshy Bridge, wits amazing views of the Kremlin architectural ensemble and the embankments of the Moskva River. We will proceed to visit the most picturesque area of the capital, which is also its highest point, Vorobyovy Gory, and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city. From there we will go for a cable car ride to the famous Luzhniki Stadium. In the process you will get to admire the skyline of Moscow City district with its ultra-modern skyscrapers. We will see the beautiful architectural ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent - a unique historical and architectural monument included in the UNESCO list, along with the heart of the Russian film industry - the MOSFILM film studio, the monumental Triumphal Arch of Moscow and the majestic Poklonnaya Hill. We will drive along the peculiar Prechistenka street and the famous rings encircling the centre of Moscow - Sadovoe and Bulvarny Ring, before proceeding to the legendary Tverskaya. We will see the world famous Bolshoi Theater, the famous House on the Embankment and the gloomy Lubyanka. Our route runs past a Moscow's premier public space - Zaryadye Park and its unique floating bridge, Kitaygorodskaya wall with cannons and amazing examples of the Soviet Empire style - Stalin's skyscrapers also known as the Seven Sisters. 17:00 - We embark on a trip through the world's most beautiful subway, where the stations are fit to be called palaces! We will visit 7 of the most beautiful stations of the Moscow metro and learn how history and ideology have influenced their appearance. We will see bronze sculptures on Revolution Square, mosaic panels on Komsomolskaya and Mayakovskaya, porcelain figures on Teatralnaya, a flower column on Kurskaya, and stained glass windows on Novoslobodskaya! 19:00 - Back to the hotel full of vivid emotions, pleasant fatigue and a lot of stunning photos for Instagram and Facebook! You didn't forget to take them, did you?

  

  

  

  

• Day 3

  FIRE AND WATER

  Breakfast at the hotel 11:00 - Today we continue our hunt for impressions and enjoy the beauty of Moscow, but from a slightly different angle. We are going on an exciting journey along the Moskva River on a comfortable yacht Radisson Royal - Royal class. From the Hotel Ukraine pier yachts "Montana"and "Primavera" depart on cruises along the Moscow River, with its passengers, reclining on sofas, drifting away from the hustle and bustle of the capital to the world of leisurely enjoyment of life. Live music, relaxed atmosphere and excellent chef's cuisine will help you to feel all the charm and romance of traveling along the Moskva River, enjoying the views of the historical center of Moscow. Lunch not included in the overall price. 14:30 - We travel to Moscow City district to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city and take a unique 3D VR flight over Moscow. 17:30 - Return to the hotel, relax for a bit and enjoy a quick respite. 20:30 - We set off for an unforgettable walk around Moscow at night. We enjoy its lights and magnificent illumination. "Moscow never sleeps" - this phrase is known by everyone who has been here, even for a short while. Illuminated facades of houses, lanterns on boulevards and in alleys, rays of light bleeding from cozy cafes and huge skyscrapers - everyone has their own lights of the capital. But they fascinate everyone all the same. In the evening and at night, the personality of the Russian capital manifests itself in a completely new way: playful, majestic and self-sufficient. It is all but impossible not to fall in love with it. 22:30 - Return to the hotel

  

  

  

  

• Day 4

  AIR

  Breakfast in the hotel 11:00 - Today we are going to admire Moscow from above! Believe us, few have seen it from these angles. Vivid memories and excitement are all but guaranteed! Despite the fact that flights over the historical center of the city are currently prohibited, flying around Moscow in a helicopter you are bound to see many interesting spots. In a 40-minute flight, you can admire the Pavshinskaya floodplain, the Zhivopisny bridge, the Moscow City skyscraper complex, the Sheremetyevo airport, the Ostankino tower, Losiny Ostrov park, the Moscow State University area, Poklonnaya Gora, the oldest Moscow airfield Tushino, the River Terminal, the Skolkovo innovation center and many more unusual and beautiful locations. See the daily life of the world's largest city through the eyes of a pilot! 15:00 - Return to the hotel

  

  

  

  

• Day 5

  BYE-BYE, MOSCOW!

  Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport.