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Having a few days off of work made for a great opportunity to uncover the intrigue of the Russian capital with a Moscow City Break. After choosing my destination I decided that the best way for me to explore Moscow was in a three night, four day trip with plenty of excursions. When going on this trip I felt it was important that I experienced true Russian culture while still being able to visit many famous tourist hotspots.
Moscow is truly a burst of energy and this was apparent from the moment I stepped onto Russian soil. Being particularly interested in Russian history and art I wanted to ensure that I visited museums with a classical air around them such as the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery. The State Historical Museum of Russia was one of my personal favourites and is centrally located between Red Square and Manege Square. As well as being a fantastic piece of neo-Russian architecture it also houses wonderful exhibitions ranging from priceless artefacts from the Romanov Dynasty to a mass of over 500,000 fine arts.
Seeing many great sights that I could only dream of such as the Kremlin and Armoury made for the perfect Moscow City Break. I achieved this on day two of my trip while embarking on a Moscow city tour and was amazed by the amount of famous architecture and sights that could be seen in such a short amount of time. Afterwards a trip to the world famous Tretyakov Gallery was on the cards. This gallery is internationally known for holding the best collection of Russian art and icons; it was easy to see why with many beautiful and unique pieces of artwork on display to admire.
On the second evening I took a trip to the world famous Moscow State Circus. Usually I am not interested in anything resembling a circus; however, this is something that I would recommend to anybody staying in Moscow. From thrilling trapeze acts to unusual and exciting dancers and contortionists this was the perfect night out.
The Moscow Kremlin is one of the largest architectural ensembles in the world and it is also became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. I had the privilege of exploring these fantastic architectural structures on the third day of my Moscow City Break and found it to be a truly enthralling experience. Following this I made a trip to the Armoury (which is located within the grounds of the Kremlin) where you can witness true Russian treasures such as the famous Faberge Egg Collection and the sleigh that Elizabeth rode from St Petersburg to Moscow for her coronation.
For my penultimate day in Moscow I chose to visit the famous Arbat and Metro. The Arbat Street is one of the most prestigious and desirable residential areas in Moscow, due to its pure beauty and architectural delights. Considering it is one of the oldest surviving streets in Moscow it has faired well as you can feel the buzzing energy with its many cafes and fantastic selection of fine foods. After visiting Arbat Street I moved on towards the famous Moscow Metro System. The undiluted intricacy of the art adorning the walls of the subway stations are truly an extraordinary sight. It is often described as a museum in itself, and this is something that I could personally vouch for.
This final excursion was the climax of my Moscow City Break before I had to travel home. Moscow is one of the most fascinating and mesmerising cities in the entire world. It embodies Russian art, culture and history and I am so thrilled to have been able to get the opportunity to travel to Moscow and experience all that I did in such a short period of time.
by Paula
22 Feb 2010 at 11:58
Just to let you know how much we enjoyed the Intourist organised City Break to St. Petersburg last week. To remind you – you helped advise about visa, hotel booking at Moscow Hotel etc.
We were very impressed with our tour guide ( I think her name was ‘Vera’ or ‘Mira’ – not sure of spelling ). She showed a genuine interest in her group, was very knowledgeable about St. Petersburg itself and made sure that all arrangements went smoothly, including transport to the airport on our final day. Please let the relevant personnel know about her effective management skills and nice personality – thanks.
The hotel was comfortable and warm. The upgrade went fine – no ‘hitches’.
We will definitely recommend your company to other tourists
Yours sincerely
Paula, Andrew, Lizzie and Alice
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by Bofuto
07 Sep 2010 at 22:28
Moscow City Break 17 Feb 2010.
Being particularly interested in Russian history and art I wanted to ensure. As well as being a fantastic piece of neo-Russian architecture. It is really great.