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• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 10.30.24
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 11.8.24
• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 11.13.24
• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 11.19.24
• 13-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 11.22.24
• 5-Night King George Island Roundtrip 11.27.24
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 11.28.24
• 5-Night King George Island Roundtrip 12.2.24
• 11-Night Roundtrip Ushuaia 12.9.24
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 12.9.24
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.5.25
• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.6.25
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.9.25
• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.15.25
• 18-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.16.25
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.24.25
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 2.3.25
• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 2.4.25
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 2.11.25
• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 2.13.25
• 10-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.5.26
• 10-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.6.26
• 18-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.8.26
• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.15.26
• 9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.24.26
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 1.26.26
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 2.2.26
• 14-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 2.6.26
• 14-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 2.13.26
• 11-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip 2.14.26
• View Antarctica
• 10-Night Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik 8.15.24
• 11-Night Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq 8.21.24
• 12-Night Reykjavik to Longyearbyen 8.25.24
• 11-Night Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik 9.1.24
• 9-Night Longyearbyen to Reykjavik 9.6.24
• 8-Night Reykjavik to Dublin 9.15.24
• 24-Night Edinburgh To Longyearbyen 6.17.25
• 12-Night Trondheim to Longyearbyen 06.29.25
• 9-Night Longyearbyen Roundtrip 7.11.25
• 11-Night Longyearbyen Roundtrip 7.20.25
• 18-Night Copenhagen To Longyearbyen 8.8.25
• 10-Night Reykjavík To Kangerlussuaq 8.9.25
• 9-Night Tromso to Longyearbyen 8.17.25
• 10-Night Kangerlussuaq To Reykjavík 8.19.25
• 9-Night Longyearbyen Roundtrip 8.26.25
• 10-Night Longyearbyen to Reykjavik 9.4.25
• 7-Night Tromso to Longyearbyen 5.22.26
• 7-Night Longyearbyen Roundtrip 5.29.26
• 6-Night Longyearbyen Roundtrip 6.5.26
• 7-Night Longyearbyen Roundtrip 6.11.26
• 12-Night Longyearbyen to Oslo 6.18.26
• 12-Night Oslo to Longyearbyen 7.19.26
• 10-Night Longyearbyen To Reykjavík 7.29.26
• 11-Night Longyearbyen to Reykjavik 7.31.26
• 15-Night Reykjavík To Longyearbyen 8.15.26
• 11-Night Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq 8.20.26
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• 8-Night Reykjavik to Amsterdam 9.12.24
• 9-Night Dublin to London 9.23.24
• 10-Night London to Glasgow 5.26.25
• 12-Night Edinburgh to Trondheim 6.17.25
• 11-Night Reykjavik to Oslo 7.10.25
• 9-Night Stockholm To Copenhagen 7.30.25
• 9-Night Copenhagen to Tromso 8.8.25
• 14-Night Reykjavík to Dublin 8.29.25
• 7-Night Reykjavík to Dublin 8.29.25
• View Northern Europe
• 7-Night Reykjavik Roundtrip 6.19.25
• 8-Night Reykjavík To Dublin 9.14.25
• 9-Night Reykjavik Roundtrip 8.11.26
• 11-Night Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik 8.31.26
• 11-Night Longyearbyen To Reykjavík 9.10.26
• View Iceland & Greenland
• 9-Night Valletta Roundtrip 8.23.24
• 8-Night Valletta to Rome 9.1.24
• 15-Night Valletta to Nice 9.1.24
• 7-Night Rome to Nice 9.9.24
• 7-Night Nice to Palma de Mallorca 9.16.24
• 14-Night Nice to Malaga 9.16.24
• 10-Night Amsterdam to Lisbon 9.20.24
• 17-Night Amsterdam to Malaga 9.20.24
• 7-Night Palma de Mallorca to Malaga 9.23.24
• 16-Night Palma de Mallorca to Las Palmas 9.23.24
• 12-Night Las Palmas to Casablanca 4.15.25
• 7-Night Lisbon Roundtrip 4.20.25
• 10-Night Lisbon to Zeebrugge 5.27.25
• 14-Night Lisbon to Rome 6.7.25
• 7-Night Lisbon to Barcelona 6.7.25
• 7-Night Barcelona to Civitavecchia 6.14.25
• 8-Night Naples To Nice 7.12.25
• 16-Night Naples To Barcelona 7.12.25
• 8-Night Nice To Barcelona 7.20.25
• 12-Night Barcelona To Athens 7.28.25
• 10-Night Santa Cruz (Tenerife) To Lisbon 4.9.26
• 7-Night Barcelona to Monte Carlo 8.9.26
• View Mediterranean
• 10-Night Montevideo to Ushuaia 11.3.24
• 10-Night Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro 3.16.26
• 14-Night Rio de Janeiro to Tenerife 3.26.26
• View South America
• 13-Night Las Palmas to Rio de Janeiro 10.14.24
• View Transoceanic
• 13-Night Buenos Aires To Ushuaia 10.27.25
• 13-Night Ushuaia to Buenos Aires 3.3.26
• View Patagonia & The Falklands
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Experience extraordinary Antarctica to the fullest and in the shortest amount of time aboard our newest yacht, World Voyager ™ . Spend more time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula by flying over the Drake Passage one way and still lay claim to the iconic experience of sailing the other direction with our NEW Drake Express options. Or, if you’re an intrepid explorer, you can still conquer the famed Drake Passage both ways with all Ushuaia Roundtrip expeditions.

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At Atlas Ocean Voyages, we encourage a holistic approach to life that incorporates mind, body and spirit. Connect with like-spirited explorers during Après Sea and satisfy your curiosity with exceptional guest lecturers to relish every aspect of a stimulating journey. From appreciating the dining experience to keeping up an exercise routine while on holiday to taking time for self-care, we cultivate an atmosphere of overall well-being in every space on board  World Voyager .

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Aboard our intimate, yacht  World Voyager  you will find everything you want and need. Including three decks of spacious and elevated accommodations, various onboard dining options, spa and sauna amenities, social spaces for gathering with your fellow travelers and more,  World Voyager  has been designed to always deliver relaxed luxury and highly personalized service.

An innovative hydro-jet propulsion system allows the purpose-built  World Voyager  to bring you closer to the environment and wildlife. The system gives the ship a quieter sound that’s less disruptive to the ecosystem, making for up-close and personal encounters that leave you in awe.

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• FREE cultural immersion
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• FREE unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers
• FREE open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service with specialty canapés
• FREE stocked in-room minibar
• FREE specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices
• FREE afternoon and high tea
• FREE champagne and gourmet canapés during meet and greet
• FREE 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer
• FREE L'OCCITANE bath amenities
• FREE pre-paid gratuities
• FREE use of walking sticks and binoculars
• FREE reusable water bottle
• FREE butler service and expanded room service menu in suites

Exclusively on Polar Expeditions

• FREE private charter jet service with private group transfers*
• FREE enrichment lectures and destination briefings
• FREE shore landings led by expert field guides
• FREE escorted sightseeing safaris by Zodiac
• FREE polar plunge
• FREE Atlas Ocean Voyages parka and vest
• FREE use of knee boots
• FREE 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay*
• FREE 1-night post-cruise hotel stay on select Antarctica expeditions

Exclusively on Epicurean Expeditions

• FREE cultural immersion includes culinary experience ashore, such as local market visits, specialty tastings and more
• FREE Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7AFT Grill
• FREE culinary presentations and wine tastings
• FREE cooking demonstrations and cuisine tastings
• FREE events hosted by a Tastes & Traditions Expert on select expeditions
• FREE Atlas Ocean Voyages backpack

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• FREE enrichment programs and workshops on select expeditions
• FREE authentic, local experiences and on board events on select expeditions

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Review: World Voyager

What is the line?  Atlas Ocean Voyages

Name of ship? World Voyager

Passenger occupancy?  198

Itinerary?  9-Night Ushuaia Roundtrip

Start out with the big picture—what is this cruise line known for?

Traditional expedition ship meets luxury yacht in Atlas Ocean Voyages’ small fleet of vessels. This relatively new line, which sails under the Portuguese flag and currently offers three ships, approaches expedition cruising with the ethos of a luxe but relaxed all-inclusive resort: the décor is contemporary modern, the staff is affable and proficient, the complimentary cocktails flow freely, and much of the cuisine is farm-to-table.

Tell us about the ship in general:

World Voyager , the third ship in Atlas’ fleet, accommodates 198 passengers and offers a one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio, which means you’ll likely be on a first-name basis with the expedition crew and front-of-house staff by the second day of a sailing. Much like sister ship World Traveller , the interior design of this vessel favors a subdued palette in shades of vanilla and taupe with pops of cerulean blue, buttery yellow, and ochre. There are plenty of spaces to spread out and take in the spellbinding views, including a relaxed lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, by the outdoor pool and hot tub, and, my favorite, in the spa’s relaxation room and sauna.

Who is on board?

I was surprised at the diversity of the crowd, which included a handful of twenty-somethings and solo travelers, older Millennials from the US, India, Australia, Canada, and Europe traveling with friends or with parents, newly retired couples, and a few honeymooners. I traveled with my teenage daughter, and though there were no kids or other teens on the ship, she quickly became part of a clique of younger adults who dined together and played cards in the lounge.

Describe the cabins .

World Voyager has 100 cabins spread across decks 3, 5, and 6. My daughter and I stayed in a Horizon Stateroom, a cozy 270-square-foot room with two single beds (which can be converted to a queen) separated from a sitting area with a sofa and coffee table, swivel chair, and a desk fitted with a mini fridge and Nespresso machine. The marble bathroom featured not only L’Occitane products and a walk-in rain shower with body jets but also enough space to store our personal toiletries. A highlight of our cabin was the Juliette balcony, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass and a top-drop electric window we could open at the touch of a button from a panel by the bed. A step up in category, the Veranda Deluxe and Horizon Deluxe cabins are configured to fit a separate sitting area and walk-out balcony.

Tell us about the crew.

From the cabin and kitchen staff to the waiters, bartenders, and spa attendants—everyone I encountered on this voyage was gracious and eager to help. However, it was clear that this was an inaugural Antarctica voyage not just for the ship but also for many of the crew, some of whom seemed to struggle to find their sea legs as we crossed a tempestuous Drake Passage. Service at mealtimes was spotty during those first few days of our journey, but things got better as the days went on. The expedition staff, led by an entertaining Polar veteran from France, was an interesting mix of experienced and more novice guides, all of whom were not just thrilled to be working on the ship and headed to Antarctica but also to share their expertise in wildlife, the environment, and the geopolitical history of the continent.

What food and drink options are available on board?

Unlike a big ship with tons of restaurant options, this yacht-like vessel offers a main dining room, called Madeira, serving three meals a day. At breakfast there’s a combination of buffet and standard menu items (made-to-order pancakes, omelettes, and French toast) while lunch is a buffet-only affair. Dishes get an elevated treatment at dinnertime, with five-course menus offering a variety of rotating international cuisine options, including an always-present section of Portuguese dishes (a nod to Portugal-based parent company Mystic Cruises).

Sustainable dining is a focus on all Atlas ships, which is highlighted by slow food and zero-waste principles, as well as tasty vegetarian options, such as the always-present plant-based steak. Surprisingly, given that the ship departs from Ushuaia, there were no wines from Argentina or Chile on the menu; the wine list focused on European labels, with many hailing from Portugal.

Paula’s Pantry is a grab-and-go café that serves caffeine drinks as well as smoothies, juice shots, house made muesli and yogurt, tasty granola bars, and heartier snacks like pizza and paninis. The 7Aft Grill by the pool is not open on Antarctica itineraries, but the menu focuses on barbecue fare and grilled meats. And, of course, there’s 24-hour complimentary room service. There are two bars on the ship: the spacious Atlas Lounge, outfitted with plush sofas and swivel chaises surrounding a variety of coffee tables, is perfect for an anytime drink and conversation; and on the top deck, the Dome Observation Lounge is the place to go for afternoon tea and evening cocktails.

Is there a spa on board and is it worth visiting?

What the spa lacks in space, it more than makes up for in the L’Occitane-branded treatments and the stellar service. I spent many hours just daydreaming and marveling at the sea from a heated lounger bed in the relaxation room, as well as unwinding in the sauna, which I particularly appreciated after doing the polar plunge.

What about activities and entertainment?

You won’t find any aqua fitness classes, aerobics, or conga lines on this ship. Instead, you can hit the small gym, which is fitted with a pair of treadmills and stationary bikes as well as free weights, yoga mats, and exercise balls. On the top deck you can do laps on the outdoor running track, featuring arguably the most mesmerizing views on the planet.

If the weather isn’t cooperating, which it probably won’t be on an Antarctica journey, the expedition staff offers daily lectures, as well as afternoon documentaries—pick up a bag of popcorn and a drink on the way into the auditorium. There are also evening performances, such as ballads sung in English, French, and Portuguese by a skilled guest singer who was accompanied on the keys by the ship’s pianist. On other occasions, there might be trivia nights based on Antarctica knowledge. One night, the staff and crew performed a variety show—some performed traditional dances from their respective countries; others played an instrument; some brave souls sang a capella.

How was the experience for families?

I can’t imagine many parents would want to bring kids younger than 12 to Antarctica, and indeed Atlas only welcomes children eight and older. When not out on an expedition or dining with other guests, my fifteen-year-old spent the time reading in the lounge, working out, or watching movies in our cabin.

Where did it sail and how were the excursions? Did anything stand out?

I sailed to Antarctica from Ushuaia on a nine-night itinerary, though taking into consideration that expeditions rely on perfect conditions, I would highly recommend Atlas’ 11-night journey. Every day, the captain decides where the ship will navigate according to local conditions, and the expedition staff briefs guests on the planned activities for the following day. There are typically two excursions per day, which might include Zodiac cruises, landings, and water sports. During my November sailing, I had signed up for optional activities (offered at an additional cost), such as kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and camping, all of which were canceled due to rough weather. The ability to be flexible, to be patient, and go with the flow is paramount on an Antarctica expedition.

Are there any stand out sustainability or green initiatives about this cruise?

Atlas puts considerable effort on its zero-waste principles and plant-based dining options, which aligns with the philosophy of a growing number of travelers—and not only in the luxury segment. The long-term plan from Atlas’ Executive Chef, Rene Aflenzes, is to bring a bit of the slow-food philosophy to the high seas.

Finally, give a sentence or two on why the cruise is worth booking.

If you are keen on an all-inclusive polar adventure that is at once intimate yet casually elegant, World Voyager is a worthy choice. This young cruise line attracts an equally young (the average age on my sailing was around 40) audience of adventurers; their idea of dressing up for cocktails means pairing an Arc’teryx jacket with a telephoto lens camera or binoculars to not miss a wildlife encounter.

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First look at World Voyager, the stylish new expedition cruise ship from Atlas Ocean Voyages

Editor's Note

You can tell a lot about an expedition ship from the way it handles rough seas and storms.

World Voyager, the third ship for fast-growing newcomer Atlas Ocean Voyages, was put through its paces during a tempest of wind and waves on its recent nine-day maiden voyage to Antarctica.

It handled it with ease.

That's thanks to the ship's new, state-of-the-art stabilizing dual Rolls-Royce retractable fins and advanced hydrodynamic design.

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Crossing the fearsome Drake Passage — the violent confluence of three seas between the tip of South America and Antarctica — the ocean pitched, rolled and yawed. It was the dreaded Drake Shake. Waves leapt to 39 feet, but we were buffered against the worst of it as we zig-zagged to briefings, polar gear fittings, welcome drinks and dinners.

I got to see those stabilizers in action again in the white continent, flying on the coattails of 100-knot winds. Snow fell sideways. Spectral winds chased jitterbug seas. Onboard, there was nothing but smooth sailing, even on the treadmill in the gym.

Introducing World Voyager

World Voyager is an intimate ship designed for what Atlas Ocean Voyages likes to call "expedition yachting" in some of the most remote pockets of the globe. Right now, that's Antarctica. Like sister ice-class ships World Traveller and World Navigator , this ship has state-of-the-art sonar that allows it to travel deep into polar regions and Zodiac inflatable boats on board for exploring off the ship.

But the ship doesn't offer immersive travel only in far-flung locales. In the coming months, World Voyager will head north for warm-weather sailings in the Mediterranean, northern Europe and the British Isles; there, it will swap the Zodiacs for Jet Skis, kayaks and paddleboards.

The ship can maneuver into small harbors and narrow rivers that bigger ships can't. This is something Atlas is keen to capitalize on during the coming year with warm-water sailings that invite a deeper connection to food culture and history. New Epicurean Expeditions will be centered on food tours, cooking demonstrations, local chefs and vintners, and wine tastings. I got to sample some of these wines — including a Miraval rose from Provence, France — and can vouch for their excellence.

One of the biggest differences between an expedition ship and some of the bigger luxury cruise ships is the expert team of marine biologists, ornithologists, glaciologists and historians onboard; they enrich daily outings with talks and daily recaps. World Voyager travels with up to 14 expedition leaders. Still, its program is lighter than what you'll find on the expedition vessels of more established players in the space, such as Lindblad Expeditions, Silversea Cruises and Quark Expeditions.

Still, the enrichment offerings from World Voyager's expedition team are just part of a wider entertainment program. The program includes afternoon tea, trivia, evening movies, late-night cabaret shows and an always-open and lively Dome observatory bar — an array of diversions you don't always find on expedition ships.

In this way, the ship straddles big-ship entertainment and small-ship adventure. It's early days, and the team is still finding its sea legs — not unusual for a new ship. However, there is talk of getting the expedition team to dine with guests.

Related: The ultimate guide to Atlas Ocean Voyages

It's good value

Traveling to far-flung places with an intimate coterie of like-minded travelers is one of the luxuries of expedition cruising. Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Voyager is one of the smallest ships of its kind. The 9,935-ton ship has the capacity for 198 passengers, but that number drops to a mere 178 people in Antarctica, with cabins given to guest lecturers and entertainers. Our maiden voyage had only 138.

For such a big-ticket cruise, the crowd was relatively young. I put this down to Atlas' current offer that allows the second guest to sail free; the deal includes overnight accommodation and return private charter flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina. It's a striking value for a nine-night Antarctica trip that, after adjusting for the second guest traveling free, starts at just $6,299 per person.

Like most ships at the high end, Atlas includes a lot in its base price. Onboard accommodations, all meals, most drinks, gratuities and shore excursions are part of the ticket price, plus round-trip airfares from select U.S. and Canadian gateways. Emergency medical evacuation insurance is also included — something few other expedition companies offer.

What's not included in Atlas fares are shelf liquors (a shot of Belvedere vodka will set you back $7), premium wines or Champagne. Shipboard Wi-Fi also comes at a steep price after an initial 1GB of data that is included in the fare (500MB for an additional $45, 1GB for $80 or 5GB for $350) and can only be used on one device. It's an irritation when you consider most ships let you switch between devices — and that many luxury expedition ships in the same space offer shipboard Wi-Fi for free.

Related: I jumped off a cruise ship in Antarctica and lived to tell the tale

World Voyager is made for design lovers

Cruise ship decor switches from cookie-cutter elegance to such dizzying colors and patterns you'd be forgiven for thinking a toddler was let loose in the craft cupboard.

Not World Voyager. The ship exudes sophistication.

Built in 2020, the ship initially sailed for Germany-based Nicko Cruises, owned by the same Portuguese company that owns Atlas Ocean Voyages. When the ship switched allegiances, it also received a design refresh.

The result is a meet-cute of Scandinavian minimalism and art deco gorgeousness that wouldn't look out of place in a boutique hotel.

It marks a departure for Atlas, which partnered on its first two ships with Portuguese design firm Oitoemponto. The glossy mahogany wood paneling and decorative European fabrics are gone, traded for a lighter, more pared-back look; it favors Scandi-inspired blonde wood, black and white marble floors, geometric carpets, rich rust velvet feature lounges, gilt highlights and glorious pops of gemstone color.

The ship is easy to navigate, with a floor plan that flows seamlessly between venues. Deck 4 is home to the main public spaces, including the lecture auditorium, lounge bar, lobby, cafe (a quick stop for juice shots, smoothies, espresso coffee, pastries and hearty snacks), a small shop and the main dining room.

A small, well-equipped gym is tucked away on the port side. Meanwhile, the aft is home to a tiny L'Occitane spa with two treatment rooms, the gifted hands of masseur Akom, a chill lounge and a sauna with a glass wall.

The ship offers views for days

Nature is the star attraction on any expedition cruise, something Atlas knows well. The entire ship is dripping with indoor and outdoor spaces that deliver dress-circle views of icebergs, whales, birdlife and dazzling sunsets.

The Dome observatory lounge offers views in spades. Situated at the front of the ship, on the highest deck, the lounge boasts curved floor-to-ceiling glass and a glorious wraparound viewing platform, both of which serve up spectacular 270-degree views.

Two decks below is Water's Edge: another stunning spot at the ship's bow, with magical views on three sides and a heated wraparound bench (a welcome seat on cold polar days). Three other viewing platforms — at the rear of Madeira restaurant on Deck 4 and on passenger decks 5 and 6 — make for an easy exit whenever nature beckons.

Related: Antarctica gear guide: What you need to pack for a trip to the White Continent

Cabins offer front row seats to the action outside

In polar climates where the temperature regularly dips below 32 degrees, a private balcony would seem unnecessary. No surprise then that the ship's Horizon Staterooms — the type of cabin that I experienced while on board — earn points for their generous 270 square meters of temperature-controlled bliss. A step up from the Veranda Staterooms with their standard cruise ship balconies, these rooms claw back 55 square meters of icy outdoor space for just a little more money.

The Horizon Staterooms feature what Atlas calls a Juliette balcony — a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass with an electric top-drop window, easily controlled by the touch of a button. (Some river cruise ships have these, and they're akin to the "infinite verandas" on Celebrity Cruises' Edge Class ships.)

The experience was like being in an IMAX Theatre. From my room, I had a front-row seat to Antarctica's larger-than-life natural drama. Window down, I watched petrels coast the Drake Passage, the roar and tang of the sea outside delivered to me in 3D to counteract the pitching swell. I saw whales, cartwheeling penguins and an iceberg bigger than an apartment block.

Cabins come with a queen-size bed and Portuguese linens, a stocked minibar (beer and soft drinks only), Ksumi teas, still and sparkling water in reusable glass bottles, and a Nespresso machine. In-room binoculars are a nice touch.

Bathrooms feature L'Occitane toiletries and a walk-in mosaic glass shower with a rain head, handheld wand and body jets. Storage overall seemed on the small side for two people, but the main drawback was noise. My room was portside in the back, and it was so noisy that the clanking of the engine regularly woke me up.

World Voyager offers two- and three-person Horizon and Veranda staterooms, along with three categories of one-bedroom suites. These upgraded rooms feature extra floor space, a large balcony, a luxuriously deep bath, additional wardrobe space and the greatest luxury of all: a personal butler.

Related: Everything you want to know about cabins and suites on Atlas Ocean Voyages ships

The food onboard is sustainable — and delicious

I found a lot to love about the food on board World Voyager, including the plant-based and zero-waste menus rolled out across the fleet.

It's the kind of sustainable dining that is on trend with luxury travelers wanting to tread more lightly.

Austrian-born executive chef Rene Aflenzes is behind the holistic menus found throughout the ship that champion slow food, molecular gastronomy and zero-waste principles. It's truly a root-to-stem and peel-to-core mindset about food prep. Vegetable skins are dehydrated and turned into soup seasonings and garnishes. Whole fruit is magicked into delectably sweet concoctions.

It's part of an ambitious long-term plan to bring a true nose-to-tail food philosophy to the high seas.

Juice shots, smoothies, house-made Bircher muesli, vegan oat slices, nutritious muffins and hearty snacks are the mainstay at the grab-and-go cafe, Paula's Pantry; it also offers espresso coffee, donuts and pizza slices.

The buffet lunch in the Madeira dining room features a dedicated vegan salad station. Madeira becomes an a la carte restaurant in the evening. Along with a modern menu, it offers a selection of plant-based starters, mains and desserts, an "always available" plant-based steak and a good sprinkling of zero-waste dishes. Most were good. The salads were a bit hit-or-miss.

In a nod to Atlas' Portugal-based parent company, Mystic Cruises, the menu also features a handful of typical Portuguese dishes.

Meat lovers will enjoy meals in the main dining room and at Deck 7's poolside 7Aft Grill, where meat is seared over Josper coals until smoky. In a coup for Atlas, the beef is from the same butcher as Argentina's famed Don Julio restaurant, ranked number 19 on the 2023 list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Bottom line

Atlas Ocean Voyages' new World Voyager is built for adventure, without the stuffiness that can come from more serious expedition ships. It strikes the right balance between an expedition cruise vessel and a more traditional luxury ship, with late-night entertainment and daily Zodiac outings. Give it a go while fares remain one of the better values in expedition cruising.

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Moscow is the heart of Russia, with an incredibly turbulent history, gorgeous architecture and slightly strange people with a mystic Russian soul.

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Just a stone’s throw away from the Red Square there is a majestic Christ the Saviour Cathedral.

Originally built in 1883 it was then demolished in 1931 during the Soviet period and finally rebuilt between 1994-1997.

This awe-inspiring cathedral is one of the tallest Orthodox churches in the world . And it has a convenient location for exploring the rest of the city.

End the first of your three days in Moscow by exploring the area near the Old Arbat Street. This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Moscow. It dates back to the 15th century and allows you to enjoy the authentic ambiance of the Old City.

Located just a few blocks away there is the New Arbat Street. While it is much younger and less fancy than its older counterpart the street is filled with some of the most vibrant restaurants and liveliest nightclubs in Moscow .

Both Old and New Arbat streets have a wide range of restaurants with food catering for all budgets.

Day 2: Beyond Red Square. Moscow’s Parks.

On the second day of this Moscow itinerary, I suggest exploring Moscow’s green lung.

In fact, there are way too many parks to visit in just one day, thus I will only mention my favorite ones.

Named after Maxim Gorky this is one of the trendiest and most hipster-friendly areas in Moscow .

Originally opened in 1928 the park underwent a massive transformation that has turned it into a charming recreation ground with an open-air cinema theater, bicycle- and skate-rental spots, and contemporary public art projects.

If you visit the Russian capital in winter, make sure to pay this park a visit because it offers one of the best ice skating rinks in Moscow .

Kolomenskoye Park

Conveniently situated in the southeast of Moscow this huge park is both an open-air museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site .

With an impressive number of original buildings, churches, bell towers, and pavilions, Kolomenskoye dates back to the 14th century and the Ascension church to the mid-16th century.

It may take up to four hours to explore the area near the church so you can easily combine these two parks in one trip.

Day 3: Hidden Gems in Moscow

The patriarch ponds.

This tranquil and charming neighborhood next to Mayakovaskaya Metro station has long been known as the area popular with expatriates. However, only a handful of tourists make their way here .

I absolutely recommend visiting this tiny park especially if you’re a Bulgakov fan.

The residential area near the Patriarch Ponds is where the conversation between Berlioz, Ivan Bezdomny, and Woland has been situated by Mikhail Bulgakov in his popular novel “The Master and Margarita”.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Situated not far from Moscow Zoo and the Embassy of Poland, this neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest and most beautiful Catholic cathedrals in Russia .

Built in the early 20th century, the building has had a fairly complicated history. It was shut down and suffered terrible damage from aerial bombings during the Second World War but was restored in 1990.

These days you can attend one of the masses offered in a range of languages and enjoy classical music concerts free of charge in this lesser-known architectural gem.

There you have it – the perfect 3-Day Moscow Itinerary!

Tip: Save time and money by getting the 1, 2, or 3-day city pass in Moscow .

I can also highly recommend going on a guided tour if you want to learn more about Moscow or check out one of these activities in Moscow:

How To Get To Moscow’s City Center

With four international airports located not far from the city, there are many convenient ways to reach the city center from any of them.

Chances are you will arrive at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, or Vnukovo airport as only a handful of flights arrive at Zhukovsky airport.

The Aeroexpress train is the fastest (and my favorite) way to reach Moscow city center from the Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, or Vnukovo airport. Trains run every 30 minutes between around 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. and cost around $7 USD (500 RUB) one way.

With frequent heavy traffic in Moscow, the train is definitely the best way to get to the city center at a predictable time.

But, if you travel on a tight budget, there is a way to save money on transportation . All airports are connected with the nearest subway station by bus. These are not that comfy but really cheap. You could travel for less than $3 USD one way.

Keep in mind, however, that if you choose to take the bus you’ll have to use the metro to get from the outskirts of Moscow to the center. Watch for bus 851 if you arrive at Sheremetyevo airport and bus 308 if you arrive at Domodedovo airport.

Getting Around in Moscow

Moscow’s ticketing system for their public transport can be confusing especially if you’ve never visited the city before and don’t speak Russian.

It is always good to remember that most stations and ticketing machines can get ridiculously crowded during peak hours.

I can’t recommend purchasing a Troika card enough when it comes to getting around. You can get a Troika card that is valid for 3 days for less than $7 USD, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to save money and avoid wasting time in line.

This reusable card allows you to use the Moscow metro, as well as Moscow’s Central Ring, busses, trams, and trolley busses. There is no limit to the number of rides during the validity of your card.

How to get the Troika card: you can buy this card at any metro kiosk.

While they do have English announcements in the metro on most lines, signs at Metro stations are often written only in Russian. Getting a printed copy of the metro map might come in handy to overcome the language barrier and find your way around.

Where to Stay in Moscow

When you’re planning a 3-day Moscow itinerary, you’ll find out there are literally thousands of places to stay.

Accommodation in Moscow ranges from luxury hotels to budget hostels that often have both shared facilities and private rooms.

To save on accommodation I recommend using the Ostrovok hotel booking engine. They often offer better deals on hotels in Moscow than websites like Booking.com.

If you’re looking for budget hotels in Moscow, I recommend 999 Gold Hotel and Orange House Hotel near the Victory Park.

Airbnb and Couchsurfing are also popular in Moscow and most of the hosts speak English well.

I hope you enjoy your visit to Moscow!

And if you’re looking for more things to do in Moscow, I have a one week itinerary here!

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Going to visit Moscow next week as I don’t know much about it so I was looking for a blog to know the best things to do there. Thanks for this information as now I know what to do there.

Hey, Alyson!

Moscow is a wonderful city to visit at any time of the year! I visited it both in winter and summer and every season has its appointed uses and advantages.

Gorky Park is one of my favorite spots to hang out in Moscow and it can be easily reached by metro because things have evolved. Now they do have most of the signs (including the ones on the floor) written in English, so chances are you won’t get lost in the metro the way you could several years ago!

We did this 20 years ago! This takes me right back. Moscow was the first stop of our first RTW. We did all of the above but it was winter, snow on the ground. I loved Gorky Park, so atmospheric, like a spy movie. We had to remember the shapes of the letters to find the right stations. It looks like nothing much has changed!

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4 days in Moscow, Russia: a complete city guide and itinerary

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This mammoth 4 days in Moscow itinerary (and city guide in general) must be the first time I’ve ever started writing up a travel guide the second I get home. Having spent an incredible 2 weeks in Russia and absolutely LOVING it, I’m typing really quickly because I want to get the words out and start sharing my recommendations for this fascinating and overwhelming city.

I actually spent a whole week in Moscow but only had a solid 4 days of full-on itinerary blocked in. Moscow is HUGE so involves a lot of walking and you might want a few ‘rest days’.

I also have a whopping guide to travel in Russia generally , covering everything from how to get a Russian visa, to general food and drink tips, to safety stuff. And I also have a St Petersburg itinerary and giant guide to St Petersburg .

Anyway, enough waffle from me. I’ve got so many personal recommendations on what to do, see and eat in the incredible Russian capital. Onto the 4 days in Moscow itinerary…

Please note that this travel guide is from 2018. For obvious reasons, I do not want to promote visiting Russia at the current time. I didn’t want to delete the guide as I hope one day Russia’s political situation will have changed and we can return to visiting this beautiful country.

Moscow itinerary: disclaimer

Before I start my Moscow itinerary properly, I just want to do a bit of a disclaimer.

Moscow is HUGE. It is packed with more things to see and do than about 20 European capital cities put together. You could be there for a month and not cover it all.

Because of all that, this itinerary obviously doesn’t even scratch the surface. It’s also heavy on outdoor things and not going inside too many buildings/museums etc because it was June and 35 degrees and very sunny, so I wanted to make the most of that.

It’s what I did and loved and want to share. Enjoy.

4 days in Moscow itinerary: day 1

Red square: an obvious starting point for any moscow itinerary.

The most obvious place to kick off your Moscow itinerary is Red Square. This is the heart of Moscow and home to all the iconic Moscow scenes you’ll no doubt have seen in your guidebooks and online. It’s without doubt the best square I’ve ever been to and every angle has a ‘wow’ factor. To get there, take the metro to Kitay Gorod/Ploschad Revolyutsii/Biblioteka Lenina and it’s within an easy waddle.

Red Square separates the Kremlin (the official presidential residence) from Kitay Gorod, the cultural/historical part of the city centre. All of the buildings lining the square are recognisable or significant in some way. You’ve got the mausoleum where Lenin’s embalmed body hangs out ready for visitors to gawp at, the massive entrance to the grounds of the Kremlin and all its domes, the HUGE fancy department store known as GUM (which makes the Trafford Centre look even more laughable), and my personal favourite, Saint Basil’s Cathedral.

But the first thing to do was to go IN the Kremlin complex…

The Kremlin

The Kremlin is pretty impressive, although it wasn’t my favourite or most awe-inspiring thing in Moscow, despite being potentially the most well known. It’s a fortified complex of cathedrals, a palace and museums, most of them white and tipped (okay, more than tipped) with gold, as shown above.

There’s also a series of gardens outside the main collection of buildings, including a really lovely rose garden. Side note, this rose garden was where I saw a woman carrying a tote bag that said ‘Cats are good. People love to keep cats as pets’, with a picture of a massive cat on it. This is the kind of thing we can all get behind.

Check the official Kremlin site for opening times because these do change. You can queue and buy tickets on the day, or buy advance online (for more money).

If you want to go to the famous armoury, you’ll have to book tickets because the queues are mental. We didn’t bother because we both have zero interest in things in glass cabinets and I have an unwritten rule about only going inside things if the weather is bad, which it definitely wasn’t.

We did wander briefly into two of the cathedrals inside the Kremlin (no touching anything and no photos in most of ’em), which were full of murals like you’ve never seen – or certainly not in Western Europe anyway. So it’s worth going into the ones that are included in the main ticket (some you have to pay more to enter).

Saint Basil’s Cathedral

After the Kremlin and going back into Red Square, I actually found all the buildings there (especially GUM) more spectacular. I think it’s the layout and the fact you’re surrounded by high doses of ‘wow’. But most of all, Saint Basil’s topped it for me. If you only take one building to heart from my Moscow itinerary, it’s this.

There’s just so much going on in that decoration. It’s like the designers couldn’t decide what paint or pattern to go for so they just said sod it, slap them all on and see how it looks. And somehow it works.

I must’ve taken around 200 photos of this bad boy and it’s still impossible to capture how brilliant it is. The below one is probably my favourite, mainly because I managed to avoid the many annoying cranes that were ruining the shot from every other angle.

GUM department store

I said it was fancy, didn’t I? Considering it is just a shopping centre, I took a load of photos of GUM because it’s incredibly aesthetically pleasing. Even their ‘SALE’ banners are well designed.

I’d say GUM is even prettier than Paris’s famous Gallery Lafayette. The shops, however, are equally as unaffordable to normal humans. This is the problem with any beautiful department store. Can someone please open one somewhere and fill it with Zara and H&M? Anyway, I more than made up for the lack of shopping in GUM later on (more on that soon) and I really just enjoyed wandering around it. Oh and taking advantage of its toilets, of course. Soz. It was 35 degrees and I’d drunk my own body weight in water in an attempt to hydrate.

Lunch at a local market hall

After a jaw-dropping morning taking in the magnitude of the sights, you’ll be needing some lunch. I really recommend Vokrugsvert Market (you can walk from Red Square dead easily, but in case you need to find it from elsewhere, the nearest metro is Ploschad’ Revolyutsii or Lubyanka). 

Like all major cities, Moscow hasn’t missed out on the foodie market hall trend. And as I discovered with everything in Moscow, they’ve done it to an exceptional standard of quality. Russia is my new favourite foodie destination. Seriously, forget whatever nonsense you’ve been fed (pun intended) about boring stews and endless borscht. Russia is big on food and big on doing it well.

Anyway, back to this market hall. The main difference between the market halls in every European city and in Moscow is the range of cuisines. Yeah they’ll have the obligatory bao buns and pizza you see anywhere. But you’ve also got Israeli, Cuban and Hawaiian stalls, which I’ve never seen anywhere else before. And that’s on top of things you might be expecting, like the obvious Russian, Georgian and Ukrainian.

Vokrugsvert Market was brilliant. I opted to go Hawaiian and had an amazing poké bowl, while my other half was Israel-bound for a crispy falafel wrap. 10/10. I was also really pleased with the air conditioning inside because I was at melting point and had resorted to (briefly) putting my hair up in public, something so far beyond anything I’d ever do normally that you know this holiday had already become EXTREME.

The most beautiful street decorations – a highlight of this Moscow itinerary

While you’re around the Red Square area, you’ll naturally end up wandering down one of the many beautiful streets full of amazing hanging things.

I don’t know how to describe them but they’re kind of like being in the film Avatar with all the flying little lights and glowing things. Street photography heaven!

My Instagram ended up full of shots of these gorgeous streets and I was not complaining (shameless plug: feel free to follow me ).

Zaryadye Park

After lunch, we went to Zaryadye Park, which is a landscaped urban park very close to Red Square. It only opened in 2017 so is proper brand-spanking new still. I’ve never been anywhere like it, so it’s definitely worth popping into.

The park itself is divided into four climatic zones: forest, steppe, tundra and floodplains. Where the park meets the river, there’s a massive floating bridge-thing – a sort of mid-air metal promontory that serves as a handy selfie spot for the thousands of visitors.

There are all sorts of museums and media centres in the park, as well as a massive concert hall, ice cave, greenhouse, and underground museum. I was a bit overwhelmed by how much there was to do. But this was early on in the trip and I’d not quite got used to the magnitude of all things Russian yet. By the end, I’d be surprised if I went into a toilet and didn’t find a palace and an interactive exhibition by the sinks…

Craft beering at Rule Taproom

Feeling slightly sick and dizzy from mild heatstroke, what better thing to do as evening falls than go and drink very strong craft beer?

Russia is such a craft beer destination – both Moscow and St Petersburg are well into it. Hop geeks, take note. I don’t know why this isn’t more well known, but I don’t think it’ll stay a secret for much longer. Sadly my Moscow itinerary is unlikely to be the article to break the news to the world…

First on my beer list was Rule Taproom ( metro : Borovitskaya), which is in a v cool and v hidden square full of cool people drinking outside, graffitied walls and hipster eateries.

It’s the taproom of the Zagabar Brewery, which is one of Russia’s top-level craft breweries and home to my personal favourite selection of sours. I really enjoyed sitting outside people-watching Moscow’s hipsters (mainly admiring the girls’ amazing outfits).

First evening meal: LavkaLavka

If you want to kick off your first evening on a serious high, head to LavkaLavka ( metro : Trubnaya/Chekhovskaya) for your first proper meal.

This was one of the best meals we had over the full two weeks of travelling in Russia. As regular readers will know, I really like eating, so the first meal of a holiday has to be a good ‘un. That’s why I’m starting my Moscow itinerary with this treat.

LavkaLavka is a farm-to-table restaurant, using local ingredients, and it came recommended by pretty much everyone I spoke to who’d been to Moscow and loads of fellow travel bloggers. It’s primarily modern Russian cuisine, but with other influences too. Highlights included a spelt porridge starter (I hate porridge but this was AMAZING), rye pasta and a traditional mushroom pie. I became mildly/wildly obsessed with Russian pies because they’re brioche-based and that’s so far up my street I could live off it. Buckwheat and caramelised apple tart and a chocolate gooey delightful thing finished it off nicely. 

4 days in Moscow itinerary: day 2

Artiness and reclaimed spaces.

Having had a cultural overload on day one, I continued in the same vein with an arty morning at Winzavod (nearest metro : Kurskaya). This is an area of former warehouses that’s been reclaimed and renovated into an achingly cool contemporary art space. The galleries are small, but ever-evolving, and some of the art was really memorable. I won’t bother showing photos of the insides, because by the time you visit it’ll have changed anyway.

As well as the art, there are a few shops and cafés to mooch around. I definitely recommend looking in the gift shop on the corner (the place isn’t big, so you’ll spot it). This had a really good collection of metal pin badges, which are a big thing in Russia. There were loads of old Soviet ones, which we got some of for presents. I was semi-tempted by some earrings in the shape of watermelons but for some reason didn’t go for it. Now will have to live with that regret. Life. 

You could have lunch here at one of the cafés, but I’d hold off and have it at your next stop on this little Moscow itinerary, if you’re able to wait…

Exploring a fairytale mini kremlin

The thought of visiting another kremlin so soon might make you want to keep scrolling, but wait a sec. This is worth it. And it’s not in most guidebooks so I’m delivering top secrets here.

Kremlin Izmailovo (nearest metro : Partizanskaya) is something else. I have to admit, I enjoyed it more than the actual Kremlin.

Basically, it’s a little fortress of painted wooden buildings straight out of a Russian fairytale. The words ‘chintzy’ and ‘gaudy’ don’t do it justice, but in a really good way. Explore inside and you’ll find Old Russia come to life in a sort of Disney way. There’s an apparently controversial pink statue of Lenin, giant Russian dolls, an inexplicable wedding chapel with a particularly crazed door, a throne, and a wooden replica of a Russian summer palace. Everything is, of course, brightly coloured and bonkers. 

There are also some niche Russian museums, covering Russian folk art, bread, fairytales, puppets and vodka (of course). 

Locals seemed to be there for the amusing photo opportunities and the few tourists we saw seemed mildly confused. I was loving it and 100% living my best life filling up the memory card on my camera.

Shopping time at the flea market

Vernissage Market is part of the Kremlin Izmailovo complex, so you can walk through the little kremlin and get to it. Check opening times as it’d be a bit pointless to go to the kremlin if the market wasn’t on.

As much as I loved the kremlin, the flea market is the best bit. Somehow, we ended up spending almost four hours at the complex and I reckon most of them were in the flea market.

It’s really big – well, more dense than big maybe. There are SO many stalls selling really good souvenirs, which I found were cheaper than in the central shops in town. If you want a Russian doll ( matryoshka ), this is where to find one. The traditional ones are good but if it’s not your thing, you can get modern takes on them. Who doesn’t want a Minion-themed Russian doll?!

Hipsterism and haggling

Outside the main rows of wooden market stalls, there are some cafés, vintage shops and bars. There seemed to be a lot of building work going on, and from semi-translated research online, it seems that the whole area is being transformed into some kind of hipster paradise (it does actually sound excellent TBH) featuring a whole street designed for taking photographs against different pieces of art (I know?!).

This area is where we ended up having lunch. I can’t remember what it was called but if you wander round, you’ll find a passageway with a beer shop down it. At the end is a vegan café. That’s the one.

I should also mention that I bought a matryoshka, some retro Soviet propaganda posters, postcards, and a gorgeous Russian scarf. If you want one of the scarves (they’re EVERYWHERE), I’d recommend shopping around different stalls for a long one. Loads of them are just square, so they wear more like a naff shawl than a fashiony scarf. The market stall people knew exactly what I was after and all started unwrapping long options. I was able to haggle a bit and secured a perfect neon coral and white one that goes really well with dresses plus denim jacket (my uniform of summer). Success.

Craft beering again

After practically moving into the flea market and setting up residence there, I dragged myself away and we headed for the inevitable evening craft beers.

I think Dogma Bottle Shop (nearest metro: Borovitskaya ) was the coolest and best beery place we went in Moscow. It’s in a little tucked-away square, with drinkers spilling out into the street and the best people-watching opportunities you can imagine.

I had an amazing sour in a medicine bottle, of all things, by a Russian brewery I a) had never heard of and b) can’t remember the name of. If any Russian beer geeks are reading this, please fill me in in the comments at the end of this post. It was proper delicious and every beer I have now is just a disappointment in both flavour and vessel. 

Discovering the Russian love for Georgian food – a foodie highlight of this Moscow itinerary

Eating time again, naturally. I’d heard loads about the Russian’s deep-rooted love affair with Georgian cuisine and was overexcited by what I’d stalked about it online. It involves loads of veggie/vegan options, including delicious dips/hummus/yoghurty things and all sorts of creations involving aubergines.

I’d earmarked Megobari , which was walkable from Dogma (or nearest metro was Kitay Gorod).

The food was everything I expected and more. Just look at it! Oh and despite all the beer, there was room for a large glass of Georgian wine. Our mate Tom (who helps with all my Japan travel) once brought us a bottle of Georgian wine back from his holiday there and it was the best wine I’ve ever had. I adored it, which is impressive considering I don’t normally like wine at all. So when I saw they had orange Georgian wine, I was all over that. I’d had orange wine before in Ljubljana, Slovenia , so I knew I was a fan. Deffo get some down you. It’s a treat. 

The slight downside to this amazing Georgian food was my overambitious ordering of a khachapuri , which is a large twist of bread filled with melted cheese. It sounds amazing and the first few mouthfuls did, to be fair, taste it. But I rarely venture into the world of dairy these days (mostly eating vegan food) and it absolutely DEFEATED me. I had to give up but then managed to eat my own bodyweight in veggie goodies and the best roast potatoes I’ve ever had, so it was all fine.

4 days in Moscow itinerary: day 3

A palace for the people: the moscow metro – a highlight of the moscow itinerary.

As you’ll probably know, Moscow’s metro is a big deal. Designed as a ‘palace for the people’ in Soviet times, it really is. Each station is different and all of them have something stunning in terms of art and architecture. The metro system overall is the absolute highlight of the city and you could quite easily spend 4 days in Moscow just on the metro, going around gawping at different stations.

I’d found a free metro tour on TripAdvisor, which we did on day 3. I’m not going to link to it because it was a bit of a waste of 2 hours TBH. We’d already managed lots of metro action just by getting about and it didn’t really add much. If you want to do a tour, go with a paid one that gives you a headset so you can listen to the guide. The free one didn’t have headsets so whenever a train went past, you couldn’t hear a thing. And they go past every 3 minutes. On either side of the platforms. Unsurprisingly, that was a problem.

Having said all that, the metro stations more than make up for the rather flaccid tour. You could totally make up your own tour and just read up about the history of various stations and do it yourself. I’ll try to make a separate blogpost on how I’d do that and will stick a link in here when it’s live.

Until then, my favourites were:

• Komsomolskaya – pictured below in all its glory, this is the big yellow beast that you see in all the guidebooks. It really sums up the ‘palace for the people’ vibe. Kind of like an underground Versailles. Also yellow is the best colour, obviously, so this makes it even better. My favourite.
• Belorusskaya –  great for its amazing ceiling art featuring peasants and sheaves of wheat and cows.
• Kievskaya – white and gold!
• Novoslobodskaya – stained glass galore.
• Arbatskaya – incredibly pleasing lights and tiles.

Not that I want to send you away from Pack The Suitcases, but there’s a very good blog post on the metro stations over on Russia Beyond . That was also one of my most-used blogs when I was planning the trip and it gives you lots of photos so you can see how good the stations are. If you are planning a trip though, don’t look at them all too much. The surprise of their splendour in real life is better.

Soviet-themed café and cherry pies

I was starving after a morning of standing around waiting for people to get out of the way of my photographs of metro stations. So we headed for lunch at one of the branches of the little chain Varenichnaya No1 (via Kievskaya metro station).

The branch I chose was inside the massive shopping centre Evropeisky Shopping Centre . You can see what this was inevitably leading up to… 

If you want some delicious Russian lunch, I’d definitely find one of these cafés for your Moscow itinerary. The interior is really cute – lots of red gingham and cosy armchairs. I coloured in a colouring-book thing on the tablecloth, which was almost definitely not aimed at adults. Their cherry brioche pie was a solid 10 and just what I needed before a wee shopping spree. 

Shopping: Russian high-street style

I’m a massive advocate of NEVER shopping for clothes abroad unless there are affordable high-street shops that you can’t get in the UK, otherwise it’s a total waste of time because it’s just stuff you can get at home.

Russia, however, has its own high-street shops and quite a few are affordable, so it’s definitely worth a look.

It also has shops we don’t have in the UK (or only have in stupid London, which is far too far away to get to for most of us). This particular shopping centre ( Evropeisky Shopping Centre) had a Berskha and a Stradivarius – two big chains you don’t get at home and that I’d happily have my wages paid straight into. Russia also has my favourite Polish chain Reserved, which this particular place didn’t have, but that I hunted out later in St Petersburg and ended up buying 7 dresses, 3 tops and 2 skirts in.

Park Pobedy

After a brief but fruitful shopping sesh, I headed out into the scorching 35-degree sunshine once again to scald myself further in another park, namely Park Pobedy (nearest metro : Park Pobedy, unsurprisingly).

Pobedy can only be described as massive. Like everything in Moscow, the behemoth size of it was beyond me.

It’s slightly elevated too, which is good in such a flat city for getting a sense of the scale of Moscow. For example, below is a photo of an obelisk at the top of the park (which took around 400 years to walk to). Obelisks tend to be pretty big I know, but just look at the size of it compared with those tower blocks next door. O, M, and indeed, G.

Park Pobedy also had this absolutely classic Russian sculpture (also massive, naturally).

This photo just sums up the holiday. Overwhelmed, overheated, and loving life in front of a massive statue of a tribute to the Great Patriotic War (or World War 2 to us Europeans). Inevitably, this will end up as my new Facebook profile pic.

After recovering from our arduous march through the park (which involved me at one point removing my painful shoes and screaming repeatedly), we headed to Artbat Street (nearest metro : Arbatskaya) for a bit of a wander and people watch.

If you’re in the market for slightly tacky souvenirs, bizarre performing artists and outdoor bars, this is your street. It’s touristy as anything but not bad at all to sit with a drink and see what the hell is going on as people stroll past.

One word of warning though – well, not really warning but just an annoyance-avoidance – there are people dressed in odd animal costumes leaping about. They either want to charge you for an awful photo opportunity or lure you into an awful touristy bar. Avoid with your best Russian bargepole.

Craft beering and people watching

The place we chose to sit and people on Arbat watch was, incredibly, not at all tourist tat.

It was a genuinely good craft beer bar called Balalayechnaya .

I had an amazing sour (seriously, Russia was nailing it on the sours!) and although there were other tourists in there, there were also locals and the prices weren’t inflated, which they definitely could have been considering the location.

A platter of Russian treats for tea

I just said tea in the heading there. Apologies to anyone who isn’t northern, but I just cannot bring myself to say ‘dinner’, even though it confuses all my readers apart from the locals. Especially Americans!

Anyway, we nipped back to our hotel post-beer because I was so sweaty (gross TMI there, but more on the anything-but-gross hotel later) and headed for our tea evening meal at  Matryoshka  ( metro : Kievskaya/Smolenskaya).

Matryoshka means (I think I’ve already said this…) Russian doll, so naturally the restaurant was decorated with plenty of those bad boys. It was also one of my favourite places we ate during the whole Russian trip. It wasn’t as exciting/experimental as some, but it had such a good atmosphere and I loved everything on the menu.

As already established, I had a worrying addition to Russian brioche pies so I was chuffed that it had them. We basically got a selection of Russian tapas, ordering lots of little plates. Salads in Russia tend to be top notch and I also loved pelmeni (dumplings) and vareniki (also dumplings, but more like gyoza-style). Not to mention the marinated herring and ALL the ryebread. I’m going to have to do a post just on Russian cuisine I think…

Also, Matryoshka is located beneath one of Moscow’s ‘Seven Sisters’ (skyscrapers), which is now a Radisson hotel. It’s a very impressive and giant building, which means you get a steady stream of people posing in front of it who you can observe while eating.

4 days in Moscow itinerary: day 4

Discover russian art.

No holiday would be complete without visiting a big old art gallery. If you like modern and contemporary art, I really recommend heading to the New Tretyakov Gallery ( metro : Park Kultury).

I don’t love taking photographs inside art galleries as it’s too awkward, so I only took this one. You’re going to have to take my word for it when I tell you it was a brilliant gallery.

Two things struck me about the Russian art.

• I thought I was familiar with most types of modern/contemporary art but I didn’t realise (perhaps stupidly) that of course Russia has loads of famous artists and styles we’ve never heard of in Western Europe. And they’re all slightly different to what we’re used to. Dead interesting. Russian art is a well-kept secret.
• There were women! Being visible! IN ART! So you know like when you go to an art gallery and see bucolic farming scenes or people sat round tables with fruit on? And there are never or rarely any women in them – or if there is, it’s a fit milkmaid or something useless like that? Well in Russian art, there are women just existing and doing stuff, like carrying sheaves of wheat alongside men in farming scenes, or heading into battle, or just standing there representin’ in a mixed group of people. Women featured in so many of the paintings and it wasn’t until I was about 10 minutes into wandering around that I clicked and realised why it felt so different. 

You can definitely spend a good couple of hours there. Make sure you check opening times etc, as ever. 

The most mind-boggling place in Moscow and the highlight of this whole Moscow itinerary

After your arty morning, it’s time to have your mind blown even more. I’ve saved the best for last. If you only do one thing in your 4 days in Moscow, it should be a visit to VDNKh (nearest metro : VDNKh, unsurprisingly).

Before I try to describe VDNKh, I should mention that I recommend the café Moskovskoye Nebo for lunch inside VDNKh. It’s a sort of mini white palace with a roof terrace blaring out Soviet music. The food was lovely and the interior was gorgeous. If the weather wasn’t good enough to sit out, you’d be sorted. I highly advise going for a wee even if you don’t need to because the bathroom was SO extra. You’ll probably need a good lunch to gear you up for tackling VDNKh, so don’t hold back.

VDNKh (pronounced, sort of, vuh-dun-kuh) stands for Vystavka Dostizheniy Narodnogo Khozyaystva (of course!). The name translates as Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (of course!). It’s a sort of giant park of absolute awe and madness. If you’ve ever been to Japan , you’ll be familiar with the feeling of ‘pleasant bafflement’. You can’t take everything in because there’s so much going on and so much to gawp at and it’s kind of insane, but all very enjoyable. That’s the feeling I got in VDNKh.

What is happening?!

VDNKh was built in 1939 as a showcase of socialism’s success. And it’s beyond massive. You enter through a huge Arc-de-Triomphe-like arch, featuring statues of Soviet workers on the top merrily gallivanting about – and to be honest, that’d be impressive enough on its own. But it’s only the beginning of the behemoth. I can’t comprehend how far I walked from one end of the park to halfway through. I practically crippled myself in sandals (doing 38,700 steps in 35-degree heat, if anyone’s offering up any sympathy for the deets).

The park is full of palatial buildings, each one designed in the style of a Soviet republic’s architecture and showcasing its industry. For example, there’s a Belarus-style building with lots of bread-themed stuff, because the country is famous for wheat. Inside, inexplicably, was a sort of indoor clothes market. Other buildings have museums inside, but the writing was mainly in Russian and it was so sunny that we didn’t really go inside much.

As well as these massive white and gold buildings everywhere, there’s still a lot of parkland too. And fountains. OMG, the fountains.

Fountains galore

The first fountain you get to is this massive gold spectacle, the People’s Friendship Fountain. This is one of the most gold-tastic things I’ve ever seen. It’s so incredibly shiny. When you see it, you think it must be the main deal – the pinnacle of the park. But then further on, there’s a completely jaw-dropping rainbow fountain called the Stone Flower Fountain. This is plastered with real semi-precious stones and sort of blows the other fountain out of the water. No pun intended.

I really can’t do VDNKh justice in my explanation here. I mean, I almost just forgot to mention that there’s a real aeroplane and rocket ship plonked by one of the fountains too. This is possibly to do with Sputnik and a space museum being inside one of the buildings. But to be honest, at this point, I had no idea what was going on any more.

If you make it to the far end of VDNKh, you can enter the even-more extensive grounds of the Moscow Botanical Gardens, or head into Ostankino Park and palace. Needless to say, we didn’t get that far, even after over 5 hours there.

Cosy cat time – a cute way to end your Moscow itinerary

You may have no mental or physical energy left after the VDNKh experience, but you need to drag yourself over to Mari Vanna for your evening meal ( metro : Tverskaya)

For various reasons, this was the best evening of our trip for me. The food was exquisite, the setting was ADORABLE (quirky, chintzy and sort of Russian shabby-chic) and there was a resident cat. It felt like going to a Russian granny’s house who you’ve never met but is really welcoming and a great cook.

Anyway, the CAT! He was hanging out, being cute, and wanting attention. His name was Benjamin and he spent the first half of our meal fluffily snoozing on a shelf on top of some books. He then woke up and padded around from table to table seeing who would give him a cuddle. What a life.

Sitting in Mari Vanna, eating a Russian pie (obvs) and stroking Benjamin, I wrote a note on my phone saying that I must blog about the place as being perfect for a Last Supper of any Moscow trip. So there you go.

Extra items for your Moscow itinerary if you have more than 4 days in Moscow…

I can’t believe I’ve come to the end already and covered a full 4 days in Moscow without mentioning a few of my favourite things there. So I’m plonking them here at the end as an extra bit. Soz.

• Danilovsky Market ( metro : Tul’skaya) – this is a brilliant food hall, full of the BEST places for lunch and loads of local products. It has to be seen to be believed. However, it’s a little bit out of the way so will probably take up a full afternoon, which is why it didn’t fit in the 4-day itinerary.
• Ugol Vegan ( metro : Borovitskaya) – an excellent vegan burger place near Rule Taproom. We ate here, but I was a bit drunk and didn’t take any photos, hence not including it! It was delish though.
• Moscow State University ( metro : Universitet) – the uni is one of Moscow’s Seven Sisters, so another massive skyscraper. You get to it via cable car up a hill! Any of my readers who know my obsession with Madeira know how I feel about a good cable car! The uni is ridiculously huge and worth seeing close up. There’s also a nice bar/restaurant by the cable car, so you can spend a whole afternoon there.
• Argh, there’s so much more I want to say and this is 6,000 words already. [Edit: hello, there was so much more I wanted to cram in that I have now written a huge list of 45 things to do in Moscow separately].

4 days in Moscow itinerary – useful information for your trip

Where to stay in moscow.

I can’t recommend the hotel I found enough: Azimut Smolenskaya . It was 100% perfect and insanely cheap. Think of a nice Holiday Inn with about 22 floors, but for only £40ish a night. Unreal. The location couldn’t have been better. It’s right by one of the Seven Sisters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and there’s Smolenskaya metro right round the corner too. Even though hotel bars are normally naff, head up to the one here because the views and cocktails are spot on. It was genuinely one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. And regular readers will know that I don’t rave about hotels lightly (the £40 a night was a big winner for me). Oh and the view from our room was spot on. I loved sitting on the big window seat and having a good nose outside.

How to get around Moscow

Moscow is obviously famous for its incredible metro system. Each journey is around 40 rubles (about 49p at the time of writing)! I recommend getting a Troika card with 20 journeys on it to start you off. The metro really is superb and on a par with Japan’s efficiency. But do bear in mind that Moscow is massive and things can take a long time to get between. You’ll end up doing a lot of walking no matter what, which is great for working off pies but less great for blisters.

When to go to Moscow

We went in June and it was HOT. I mean, seriously hot. Think 30 degrees in the evening. I actually loved the heat, despite being sick from it one of the days. It wasn’t humid and gross and I got to wear dresses with no tights every day. But if you’re not into shaving your legs every day (it did get a bit much TBH) and would prefer to be slightly less sweaty, I imagine the shoulder seasons would be ideal – May or September maybe.

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Food looks fabulous. The days of boiled beetroot and potatoes has gone. Photos are great.

Thanks mum, great focus on the food there xxx

What a whopper!! Love reading your perspective on it x

Thank you! xx

Wow, the architecture in Russia is absolutely stunning. I also love that they have vegan options! Such a great itinerary – I will be sure to visit as many places you recommend as I can whenever I finally make it to Russia.

We – 2 couples, are planning a trip in May next year and I’m gonna give your itinerary a good try. It seems pretty good to me. So feedback on that once the trip is done. Thanks in advance.

Oh great! Hope you enjoy it.

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• Angela and Stephen Theriac purchased a cabin on the residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey .
• The ship plans to sail around the world every 3 ½ years. Its launch has been delayed by three months.
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Angela Theriac hit a turning point in 2018.

In a span of six months, her mom and oldest brothers died, her husband faced a health scare, and she underwent two surgeries.

She said her perspective shifted: She decided to stop taking life for granted, grinding every day at work, and wondering if she'd ever have time to see the world.

"You know what?" Theriac, 53, a retired schoolteacher, recalled saying at the time to her husband. "Let's go for this big adventure and live life to the fullest."

That mission drove Theriac and her husband of almost 30 years, Stephen Theriac, 53, to purchase a cabin in March on a residential cruise ship called the Villa Vie Odyssey . They bought the cabin just one week after learning about it in a YouTube video.

"Sometimes, you just got to be adventurous and do it," Stephen, a retired deputy sheriff, told Business Insider.

Mikael Petterson, the founder and CEO of Villa Vie Residences, told BI in an email on Monday that Villa Vie Odyssey would embark "any day now." The 509-cabin residential cruise ship plans to circumnavigate the world every 3 ½ years, sailing to 147 countries and 425 destinations along the way.

Petterson declined to provide a specific sail date, saying the ship is still waiting for "the green light from DNV . It's impossible to say which day exactly." DNV is a certification and risk-assessment firm for the maritime industry.

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The ship's comprehensive itinerary is a dream for retirees like Angela and Stephen, who say cruising is a "big passion." Destinations include Australia; South America; Walvis Bay, Namibia; and Singapore.

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They estimate they've boarded 50 cruises over the past 25 years, with the longest lasting 39 days.

"I really enjoy seeing new places, learning of new cultures, trying different food, and drinking different microbrews," Stephen said. "It's a great lifestyle."

The couple told BI they paid for the smallest, least-expensive cabin on the never-ending cruise , partly funded by an inheritance from Angela's mother.

(The couple said they signed a nondisclosure agreement and could not tell BI how much they paid for their accommodation. However, the cheapest dual-occupancy interior cabins start at about $100,000 with an additional $3,500 monthly fee.)

The Theriacs said they've already been to popular cruise destinations like the Caribbean and Mediterranean. They're excited to go further — New Zealand for Stephen and tropical destinations like Bali, Indonesia, and Fiji for Angela, a self-proclaimed "water girl."

They said they have plans to rent their home in Nicaragua to a close friend.

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But there's a caveat — while they can spend their days aboard the ship, they're not yet allowed to stay overnight.

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

Conclusion and Recommendations

To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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24 comments.

Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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2-Room Owner Suite

Layout (floor plan).

Each Owner Suite has private, step-out balcony (accessed from either the bedroom or the living room) and 2 TVs. The bathroom (accessed from the bedroom) has bathtub, separate shower and WC, double-sink vanity. The lounge room has 2-seater couch (loveseat). In the foyer is the dressing area with 2 closets and vanity table. The balcony is furnished with 1 low table, 2 deckchairs, 2 padded sunloungers.

2-Room Deluxe Suite

Each Deluxe Suite has private, step-out balcony (accessed from either the bedroom or the living room) and 2 TVs. The bathroom (accessed from the bedroom) has shower and double-sink vanity. The lounge room has 2-seater couch (loveseat). The balcony is furnished with 1 low table, 2 deckchairs, 2 padded sunloungers.

2-Room Superior Suite

Each Superior Suite has private, step-out balcony (accessed from either the bedroom or the living room) and 2 TVs. The bathroom (accessed from the bedroom) has shower and single-sink vanity. The lounge room has 2-seater couch (loveseat) and walk-in closet (with 2 large wardrobes and mirrored dressing table). The balcony is furnished with 1 low table, 2 deckchairs, 2 padded sunloungers.

Veranda Suite

Each Veranda Suite has private, step-out veranda accessed from the sitting area (with 2-seater couch / loveseat). The bathroom has shower and single-sink vanity. The balcony is furnished with 1 low table and 2 deckchairs.

French Balcony Infinity Suite

Each Infinity Suite has French Balcony - floor-ceiling wall with a slide-openning window (upper panel) in the seating area (with 2-seater couch / loveseat). The bathroom has shower and single-sink vanity.

Triple Suite

Triple Suites are located near the ship's lifeboats and offered as family cabins (with triple occupancy). Junior Suites are with either an outdoor veranda or French Balcony (accessed from the bedroom), separate sitting area (with sofabed and additional closet) and bedroom (with walk-in closet and mirrored dressing table). Family cabins are with 2 TVs. The bathroom (accessed from the foyer) has shower and single-sink vanity.

Porthole Cabin

World voyager cabins review.

The cruise ship World Voyager is an all-suite, all-balcony vessel with a total of 98 staterooms for 196 passengers (max capacity 200, max capacity 140 on polar cruises). Each of the staterooms offers as standard (complimentary / price-inclusive) amenities

• en-suite bathroom (shower, WC, washbasin, hairdryer, plush bathrobes and slippers, premium bath products)
• separate bedroom (Queen-size double bed convertible to 2 twins / single beds, bedside cabinets, bedside USB charging ports, wall-mounted lamps)
• mirrored vanity table / writing desk with armchair, lounge area (2-seater sofabed, coffee table with chairs), Horizon and Veranda cabins additionally have a plush loveseat
• smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand movies, Bluetooth connectivity), large wardrobe, electronic safe box (in the closet), minibar (fully-stocked refrigerator)
• individual air-conditioning, LED lighting
• daily turndown service
• Still and sparkling bottled water is provided complimentary and replenished twice daily.

Towels (excluding those on the rack) and bedsheets are changed every 3rd day (depending on cruise itinerary length). Shipboard laundry and ironing services are available at extra cost. Laundry bags are provided in the cabins and collected each morning.

Each cabin is equipped with orange-coloured lifejackets, which are used in cases of emergencies and during lifeboat drills. Ship's electrical supply is 220 V (50 Hz). The electrical outlets (found in all cabins and throughout the ship) are standard European 2-pin plugs. A total of 5 USB ports (per cabin) are for digital devices (cameras, smartphones, tablets, etc). Each cabin is also fitted with a total of 5 power outlets (110V / 220V).

Most cabins (~90%) are with private step-out balconies, excepting only the aft-located (decks 5-6) "French Balcony" cabins, which are with a sliding window (upper panel) opening to a railing (Juliet balcony). Cabin balconies are furnished with 1 low table and 2 deckchairs. Superior, Deluxe and Owner suites additionally have 2 lounge chairs on their balconies.

MS World Voyager has 6 cabin categories ranging in sizes from 185 ft2 (17 m2, Adventure Stateroom) to 355 ft (33 m2, Owner Suite). French Balcony cabins (Infinity Stateroom, 270 ft2 / 25 m2) are with floor-ceiling glass wall with a slide opening window (upper panel). Balcony cabins (Veranda Stateroom, 215 ft2 / 20 m2) are with a step-out balcony. Triple cabins (Junior Suites) are in 2 different types - with either outdoor or French Balcony. The all 12 Adventure-type (Porthole) cabins are located midship on Deck 3 and each with a large non-opening window.

All top-tier suites are 2-Room (1-Bedroom) and with larger balconies (sized 110 ft2 / 10 m2) furnished with 2 sun loungers, 2 teak deckchairs and 1 low table. Each suite has 2 closets and 2 large HDTVs (wall-mounted in the bedroom / living room).

Cabin bathrooms are with spa showers (rain shower head, handheld showerhead, 4 adjustable body jets), L'Occitane bath products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, handwash, hand lotion). Owner Suites and Deluxe Suites bathrooms are with double basin vanity (his-and-hers sinks) and separate WC. Owner Suites bathrooms are with bathtub.

World Voyager cabin and suite plans are property of Atlas Ocean Voyages . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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Moscow (3 nights), moscow – st. petersburg (3 nights), st. petersburg, st. petersburg – moscow – departure.

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• To and fro economy class air travel for ‘Mumbai to Mumbai Tour’ guests as mentioned in the itinerary
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• Travel by comfortable A/C coach as per the tour itinerary
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• Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing basis
• All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
• All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
• Cost of internal airfare as mentioned in the itinerary
• Complimentary insurance up to 59 years of age
• Govt Tax of 5% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
• TCS (5% or 10%) upto7 lacs and TCS @20% on amounts above 7 lacs is applicable on GST inclusive price wef 1st October 2023.
• Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt
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• It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
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