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Kremlin view from Moskva River/Intourist Moscow Weather by Pavel/creative commons

The Kremlin

Moscow Weather by Pavel/creative commons

The Moscow Kremlin, or the Kremlin as it is informally known around the city, is a historic area at the centre of Moscow. The Kremlin is a fortified compound that was built in the city, overlooking many of the cities great sights and spots such as the Alexander Garden to the western end, the Red Square, and the fmous Saint Basil’s Cathedral to the eastern side, and the Moskva River to the south.

The Moscow Kremlin is the official residential complex of the President of Russia. The Kremlin houses within its boundaries four cathedrals, four palaces, the Kremlin towers, and the bordering Kremlin Wall.

Holidays that feature The Kremlin

Group
Tour
photo by Intourist
Type: City Break | Group Tour | Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday
5 days / 4 nights
from £ 895 pp

Moscow Sightseeing Tour

Get to know the vibrant Russian capital, Moscow on this 5-day group tour. The tour includes visits to the main highlights of the Moscow, including the Kremlin, Red Square, Gorki Leninskie, the Arbat, the Moscow Metro and Tretyakov Art Gallery.

group
tour
Photo by St Petersburg Guide
Type: Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Honeymoon | Train Journey | Luxury Holiday | Guided Tour | New Year Break | Anniversary
12 days/11 nights
from £11,870 pp

Christmas Lights & Polar Nights

Explore the magnificent capital of Russia, Moscow filled with festivity and wintery setting. This itinerary also takes you to the Arctic Circle in Russia and Norway to admire the beautiful Northern Lights. You will finish this memorable trip with St. Petersburg and its many historic buildings. 

 

group
tour
Photo by Olta
Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Group Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday
21 days/20 nights
from £3,200 pp

Eastern Europe Explorer Tour

Inspired by the BBC programme 'The Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure' you will be treated to the best of the Baltics alongside an in-debth tour of Poland's and Russia's rich culture and history, and last but not least try the many flavours of the Eastern European cuisine. This exclusive escorted Eastern European tour includes the highlights of 6 countries, all of which are enticing and rich in beauty and culture, in just 21 days.

group
tour
Photo by Olta
Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary
8 days / 7 nights
from £1,645 pp

Extended Golden Ring Tour

This guided tour of Russia introduces you to the highlights of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and gives you the additional opportunity to explore the Golden Ring, a collection of small towns northeast of Moscow.

independent
travel
Photo by Otla
Type: City Break | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller
4 days / 3 nights or more
from £605 pp

Moscow City Break

Moscow is a dynamic city of contrasts, with interesting architecture and churches full of history. The city has a lot to offer in shopping, nature, food as well as culture and art. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, and is located by the Moskva River in the European part of the country. Moscow is famous for being home to Red Sqaure and the Kremlin along with St. Basil's Cathedral, Gorky Park and many other famous sights and landmarks.

independent
travel
photo by Vodohod
Type: Group Tour | Cruise | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary
11 days / 10 nights
from £1,895 pp

Russia River Cruise

Take a Russian River Cruise between St. Petersburg and Moscow, and enjoy the culture, history and sights of Russia at a leisurely pace. This guided tour incorporates the highlights of Moscow and St. Petersburg, including places such as the Kremlin, Hermitage and Peterhof.

group
tour
River view by Daina K.
Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Group Tour | Anniversary
10 days / 9 nights
from £ 1,650 pp

Russian Capitals & Golden Ring Tour

Explore the ancient history of the Russian capitals, Moscow and St. Petersburg, and explore the towns on the Golden Ring: Vladimir, Suzdal and Bogolyubovo. This collection of small towns were significantly involced in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church and have managed to conserve the history the most significant and important events Russia has faced.

group
tour
St. Basil's Cathedral by Via Hansa
Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Bus/Coach Tour | Group Tour | Train Journey
10 days / 9 nights
from £ 1,650 pp

Russian Capitals & Tatarstan

This itinerary offers you the opportunity to visit the great Russian cities of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Kazan. Kazan is the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan and has a unique blend of European and Asian culture and architecture and a rich history as one of the crossroads between the two continents.

group
tour
Photo by St Petersburg Tourist Office
Type: New Year Break | Group Tour | Guided Tour
8 days / 7 nights
from £1,595 pp

Russian New Year Celebrations

Always dreamed of celebrating New Year in St Petersburg and visiting Moscow for some leisurely days in the run up to the Russian Orthodox Christmas? Then this is the holiday you have been looking for! On this tour you will enjoy guided city tours of St Petersburg and Moscow, a guided Metro tour in Moscow and join the glamorous New Years Eve Galla at the Hotel Ambassador in St Petersburg on the 31st December.

group
tour
Photo by Olta
Type: Train Journey | Guided Tour | Honeymoon | Luxury Holiday
21 days / 20 nights
from £24,425 pp

The Silk Road: Moscow - Beijing

The Journey retraces one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation, and follows in the footsteps of legendary figures such as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo. We travel an enormous total of 6,800 miles across 5 countries and 6 time zones, through areas only accessible by train. A spectacular journey of discovery awaits along the classic Silk Road.

group
tour
City veiw by Asla
Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary
10 days / 9 nights
from £ 2,275 pp

Three Capitals Tour

The Three Capitals Tour is one of our most popular guided tours featuring not only Kiev in Ukraine, but alsoSt. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia. You will experience all the historical and cultural highlights of these two conutries with our local guide.

group
tour
Photo by GET
Type: Train Journey | Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Luxury Holiday
15 days / 14 nights
from £16,840 pp

Trans-Siberian Express

Undisputedly the world’s greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent Russian steppes, and alongside the shores of the world’s largest freshwater lake. By the time your train arrives in Vladivostok,  you will have passed through eight time zones, and travelled nearly 10,000 kilometers.

journey
of a
lifetime
Photo by GET
Type: Train Journey | Winter Holiday | Luxury Holiday | Guided Tour
15 days / 14 nights
from £ 16,840 pp

Trans-Siberian Winter Wonderland

This is a magical journey from Vladivostok to Moscow, at the time of year when the world around you has been frozen in time.  From the warmth of your luxurious train, you can enjoy the icy scenery whilst you feast in the dining car, or listen to some traditional Russian music in the piano bar.

More about The Kremlin

Significance of the Name

The term “Kremlins” refers to the Russian citadels that were built around the empire, and the Moscow Kremlin is by far the most famous of them all. Since it is the political seat of power in the country, the phrase ‘The Kremlin’ has become synonymous with ‘the government’, so much so that it is used  to depict the ‘government and authorities of the Soviet Union’. It is in the same manner in which the phrase ‘White House’ or ‘Quai d’Orsay’ refer to the American and French governments respectively, the Kremlin has come to stand for the system in the Soviet Union. The term “Kremlinology” refers to the study and research of various facets of the working, administration and policies of Russia and the Soviet Union.

Accessing/ Reaching the Kremlin Museum

For first time travellers, reaching the Kremlin and the Kremlin Museum is easy, as you only need to be able to find the correction metro stations. The subway stations that are closest to the Kremlin museum are the “Biblioteka imeni Lenina” and the “Borovitskaya” stations.

Visiting the Moscow Kremlin Museum

The visiting compounds of the Kremlin and the museums associated with the Moscow Kremlin are open and accessible to the public all through the week except for on Thursdays. The compounds are open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The famous Armoury Chamber within the compounds has séances at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM every day.

Purchasing Tickets to Visit The Kremlin

In order to be able to visit the Kremlin and the different museums associated with it, one has to buy tickets in advance. The ticket offices can be found at various locations. Some of the easiest spots to locate are the Armoury Chamber, the Kutafiya Tower, the Aleksandrov Gardens, and the Cathedral Square. As is the case with the complex itself, the ticket counters remain open all through the week except for on Thursdays. The ticket counters are open to the public from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

What to Visit within The Kremlin

Built by grand Italian artists and craftsmen through the ages, the various buildings inside the Kremlin boundaries are all uniquely beautiful. The Cathedral Square at the heart of the compound houses three beautiful cathedrals. The Church of the Twelve Apostles, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Church of the Deposition of the Robe and the Arsenal are other jewels of the Kremlin.


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