LAND OF CZARS FOR 14 GUESTS

SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR 14 GUESTS
Friday - Sunday, May 09-11, 2003, 2 NIGHTS
Day One, Friday
Your plane lands in Moscow, the capital of Russia, which history dates back to the 12th century. One of the largest cities in Europe, a home for 10 million people, Moscow managed to preserve great number of historical monuments as well as its old urban structure. Russians say that the history of Moscow is the history of the whole Russian country. Meet your local expert-guide who will show you as much of Moscow as possible.
Transfer to your hotel by comfortable coach. The guide will give you general information about the capital en route. Check-in at the 5-star Aurora Marriott hotel, one of the finest in Moscow, located in a walking distance to the Red Square and the famous Bolshoy Theatre.
Welcome dinner is served at the Godunov Restaurant located next to the Red Square. Traditional Russian menu, vodka and folklore entertainment.
When the evening rush hour is over it is time to start your first exploration of Moscow with coach and guide. In the night Moscow is especially beautiful, enjoy breath-taking panoramas of Kremlin and Red Square.
Return to hotel around midnight.


Day Two, Saturday
After breakfast your guide will take you inside the Kremlin, the historical nucleus of the city, the former residence of the Czars, now the seat of the Russian President. You will see Kremlin Cathedrals, the huge Belfry of Ivan the Terrible, the Czar Bell and Czar Cannon. Visit to the largest depository of jewelry in the Armory, the treasury of the Czars, will crown up your tour! The Armory's huge collection consists of many precious gifts once presented to Russian Czars by foreign monarchs and ambassadors as well as their thrones, clothes, crowns and armor.
Have lunch in the popular "Shynok" restaurant serving Russian and Ukrainian cuisine in the interesting settings of a real Ukrainian village with live goat and horse, hens and turkey in the yard.
After lunch start the extensive tour featuring all highlights of Moscow. The heart of the city is the Kremlin, which stands on the hill above the Moskva River. It is flanked by the Red Square, which is crowned by the unique and gorgeous St. Basil's Cathedral. During the city tour you will see many ancient churches and cathedrals, Russian White House and huge cathedral of Christ the Savior. Passing the University, continue to the Sparrow Hills, the highest place in Moscow. Enjoy the beautiful view of the city.
Gala dinner is served in the famous Grand Opera restaurant. The restaurant resembles of an opera house with an amphitheatre of boxes. The central and the most luxurious box is reserved for the group's dinner. Traditional Russian appetizers are pre-set on the table.
Shortly after the beginning of dinner a cabaret variety show starts…
Return to hotel and overnight. No transfer is needed - walking distance.


Day Three, Sunday
Buffet breakfast.
This morning you are taken to the Novodevichi Convent, one of the oldest monasteries in the limits of Moscow, founded in 1524. The history of Moscow is closely tied with the history of the capital.
Lunch is served in a Georgian restaurant close to the Monastery. Taste delicious Georgian food and home wine.
Transfer to airport for your flight home.
Good-bye and see you again…