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A Moscow River cruise on a Radisson icebreaker class boat including roundtrip transfer and guiding services
A Radisson boat cruise on the icy waters of the Moscow River is a great alternative to a sightseeing drive-around tour of Moscow: these boats have icebreaker class, even when the Moscow river is frozen you can still enjoy the fantastic views of the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Zaryadye Park, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, the Gorky Park and impressive building of the Russian Ministry of Defence, Stalin skyscrapers and Luzhniki Olympic stadium as your guide gives you explanations and points out the great picture oppotunities!
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A Moscow River cruise on a Radisson icebreaker class boat: allows you to enjoy great views of Moscow through panoramic windows as the boat moves solemnly through icy water amidst the Russian winter. Meals a la carte are served onboard. This tour includes a roundtrip transfer and guiding services.
The tour starts when the guide and driver pick you up at the location of choice (you can also select transfer by metro and see some of the famous Moscow metro stations on the way). The Radisson boat tour deatiled itinerary is shown below:
At the end of the tour your guide and driver will take you back to the location of your choice..
Included: licensed guide 4 hours, Mercedes V class or Sprinter or similar chauffeured vehicle, Radisson boat tickets Royal Class (or upgraded First Class if selected), metro fare if selected. Not included: meals on board a la carte unless agreed otherwise in writing.
Disclaimer: the Radisson Boat itinerary is subject to change under the following conditions: high water, extremely cold weather and rapid ice buildup, extreme winds and/or torrential rains, air raid alert or emergency situation alert.
The tour starts when the guide and driver pick you up at the location of choice (you can also select transfer by metro and see some of the famous Moscow metro stations on the way). The Radisson boat tour deatiled itinerary is shown below:
- Transfer by Mercedes minivan (optional - by metro + 20 minute walk) to the Ukraine Hotel Quay;
- Photo stop by the historical Stalin Skyscraper Ukraine Hotel and contemporary art piece huge traditional Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls made of polished stainless steel with golden gable hats;
- Landmark Stalin skyscraper the Urkaine Hotel;
- The White House of the Russian Government;
- Kievsky Railway Terminal and the Moscow City Panorama;
- The New Maiden Convent;
- Luzhniki Sports Grounds and the Olympic Stadium;
- The Moscow Cable Car;
- The Moscow University Building;
- The Double-Deck Metro Bridge;
- The Russian Academy of Sciences;
- The Ministry of Defence;
- The Gorky Park;
- Christ the Saviour Cathedral;
- The Kremlin;
- St. Basil's Cathedral;
- The River Overlook Bridge and the Zaryadye Park;
- Stalin Skyscraper residential building in Kotelnicheskaya Embankment.
At the end of the tour your guide and driver will take you back to the location of your choice..
Included: licensed guide 4 hours, Mercedes V class or Sprinter or similar chauffeured vehicle, Radisson boat tickets Royal Class (or upgraded First Class if selected), metro fare if selected. Not included: meals on board a la carte unless agreed otherwise in writing.
Disclaimer: the Radisson Boat itinerary is subject to change under the following conditions: high water, extremely cold weather and rapid ice buildup, extreme winds and/or torrential rains, air raid alert or emergency situation alert.
Tour Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
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Your guide and driver will meet you at the location of choice
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Transfer by Mercedes minivan to the Ukraine Hotel Quay
You can choose option of transfer by metro
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Photo stop: traditional Russian Matryoshka nesting dolls made of polished steel with golden gable hats
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The Little Moscow Model (Diorama) in the lobby of the Ukraine Hotel (Radisson Collection)
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Start of the cruise: the White House of the Russian Government
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The Kievsky Railway Terminal and panorama of the Moscow City
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The New Maiden Convent
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Luzhniki Sports Grounds, the Olympic Stadium and the Moscow Cable Car
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The Moscow University Building and the Sparrow Hills
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The Double-Deck Metro Bridge and the Russian Academy of Sciences
Optional, not included
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The Ministry of Defence and the Gorky Park
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Christ the Saviour Cathedral, the Patriarch's Bridge and the House on the Embankment
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The Kremlin walls and cathedrals and the Grand Royal Palace
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St. Basil's Cathedral and the River Overlook Bridge in Zaryadye Park;
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Stalin Skyscraper residential building in Kotelnicheskaya Embankment
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The boat make a U-turn and cruises back to the Ukraine Hotel Quay
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Transfer back to the hotel or any other location of choice
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The prices listed in the public offer on a relevant product's page may be subject to change due to price increases on part of the supplier(s) or currency fluctuations unless the tour is confirmed by us and fully paid for by the client.
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- All the museums, entertainment venues and services mentioned in the itinerary are available by appointment only for a specific agreed date and time. In case of lateness attendance cannot be guaranteed and no refund is offered.
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Russia at times has harsh weather, so checking up the weather and dressing for the weather or dirty conditions (mud, slush) is recommended. We will make efforts to educate our clients prior to the commencement of the tour on the proper clothing and attire, however, being dressed properly for the weather or dirty conditions expected at the site of the activity remains sole responsibility of the client.
In the event of tour or service or activity cancellation or partial non-fulfilment or non-delivery as a result of improper attire (too cold/too warm) for the cold or warm weather or dirty environment conditions or improper dress for a church or monastery (shorts/tank tops/ripped jeans) or a fancy restaurant visit (too casual, shorts, flip-flops, sneaker, tennis shoes, hoodie, T-shirt, jogging pants, sportswear), no refund is offered, and purchasing the right clothes or covers remain the responsibility of the client unless explicitly stated in the itinerary.
You can find a full list of recommendations in the Dress properly for the weather or for the occasion blog article.
In the event of tour or service or activity cancellation or partial non-fulfilment or non-delivery as a result of improper attire (too cold/too warm) for the cold or warm weather or dirty environment conditions or improper dress for a church or monastery (shorts/tank tops/ripped jeans) or a fancy restaurant visit (too casual, shorts, flip-flops, sneaker, tennis shoes, hoodie, T-shirt, jogging pants, sportswear), no refund is offered, and purchasing the right clothes or covers remain the responsibility of the client unless explicitly stated in the itinerary.
You can find a full list of recommendations in the Dress properly for the weather or for the occasion blog article.
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