The historic capital of Russia and Europe’s largest city, Moscow is one of the world's great cities. The city is full of tourist attractions, as well as historical places, which add a unique aura to the city. The best way to explore Moscow city is on foot, but as it is a large city with great distances, it is more convenient to use the Metro system, which has an extensive and efficient network. This tour will take you to the Red Square, Poklonnaya Hill, Arbat Street and two beautiful churches - Cathedral of Christ the Savior and St. Basil's Cathedral.

No other site in Moscow defines it quite as thoroughly as Red Square. Depicted in movies and television shows worldwide, it is the epicenter of Moscow’s most famous sites. As you tour Red Square you will see the Kremlin, a mighty fortress of power that holds enough wonders in its walls to occupy curious travelers for days. Also see St. Basil’s Cathedral, the onion-domed symbol of Russia that has captured the hearts of Muscovites for centuries.

This rich museum is often overlooked in favor of St. Petersburg’s Hermitage. The two, however, complement each other with their breathtaking yet unique styles of art. The Pushkin Museum displays French Impressionist works, ancient Greek sculptures, and Egyptian bronzes, as well as works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and the Italian masters of the Renaissance. A small collection of post-Impressionist art adds a twist of modern to the museum, but the real treat is the ever-expanding exhibition of paintings stolen by Nazis including pieces by Renoir, Daumier, and van Gogh.

For those interested in Russia’s artistic side, there is only one place to visit: the Tretyakov Picture Gallery. The core of Russian fine art, it originated as the private collection of a wealthy Muscovite industrialist. It has grown to include works as far back as the 11th century and as precious as revered icons of worship. See paintings by Nikolai Ge, Vasily Polenov, and other magnificent Russian artists, including many modern works in the “New Tretyakov.”

Set right in the heart of Moscow, beside the central Boulevard Ring, in our homely cookery school you’ll learn to cook delicious Russian dishes using local produce from the Moscow region. Under the guidance of fun and friendly Russian hosts who are all passionate about Russian cookery, you will immerse yourself in Russian life to discover the gastronomic delights of Moscow. Many locals also take part on her popular course giving you a truly authentic Russian experience.

Izmailovo Park is one of the best full-day attractions in Moscow. A sprawling forest of ponds and trails through vibrant scenery, it is a perfect escape from the hustle of the city while still providing a number of exciting activities. Visit the Izmailovo Market, a delightful opportunity to buy souvenirs and gifts for your friends back home. Take en excursion to a Museum of Russian vodka. Kruglyi Pond has a dock with boats for rent that can be taken out onto the dazzling blue water. Feast on a picnic beneath the comforting overhang of thick green leaves while you experience Moscow’s peaceful side.

Visit the most wealthy Moscow market within the Moscow Market Tour where the educated guide will explain the history of the area, the local food and cooking.

This museum, the only one of its kind, situated inside an enormous monument to the explorers of the cosmos, is well worth the visit, not least for the nostalgia it should inspire in anyone who grew up in the heady days of the space race. The displays trace the history of space exploration, including the first interplanetary satellite flights, the first dogs in space and man's journeys to the space. There's plenty of fun gadgetry, plus an excellently conceived display explaining how astronauts survive a space flight, all of which should be interesting for children. Apart from anything else, the shear aesthetic beauty of the displays should impress. The other-wordly sheen of the hi-tech materials used to construct space craft is extraordinary when seen close-up and, combined with a host of cosmos-themed artwork, the exhibition is a compelling reminder of the time when space exploration was still viewed unequivocally as mankind's last great adventure.

The country estate at Melikhovo is located 60 kilometers south of Moscow. From 1892 to 1899, it had its most famous resident: the incomparable writer, Chekhov. Since 1960 when the celebration rang through of the 100th anniversary of Chekhov’s death, Melikhovo has been open to the public. You will see his study, dining room, and the bedrooms of his family members. The estate has a lovely fruit garden, a lilac avenue, and a pond. You can also see the summer house that was originally built for guests but quickly became the writer's refuge and favorite place. This is the garden that inspired one of his most famous plays, "Cherry Garden." After the excursion to the house guests will visit the beautiful Church of Nativity in nearby Talezh village. Built in the 18th century, it is said that visitors can dip into the church’s holy water to clean themselves of sin.

The State Museum of GULAG History was founded in 2001 by Anton Antonov-Ovseenko, a well-known historian, writer and public figure, who was himself a prisoner of Stalin’s labor camps.The museum collection comprises a documentary archive, letters and memoirs by former GULAG prisoners, their personal belongings and a collection of artworks by former GULAG inmates and contemporary artists offering their own vision of the subject. The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the rise, development and decline of the Soviet labor camp system, an instrumental and integral part of the Soviet state machinery in the 1930s – 50s, and its political, administrative and economic role.