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St. Basils Cathedral

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St. Basils Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, is located on the Red Square in Moscow and the most popular tourist destination in Moscow. It was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in 16th century. It was finished in 1560 and was built to mark the capture of Kazan from the Mongol forces, the saying goes. The somewhat "crazy" combination of colours is and the runours goes that it was created such that it could not be compared to anything and is said to be nothing but urban folklore. A tower was added in the 17th century and the gallery and staircases covered with vaulted roofing and the paiting was made even more complex. There has been talk of demolishing the Cathedral ( rumours go as the hindered Stalins mass parades on the Red Square ) but in any ase, it is still standing and now a Museum.

Holidays that feature St. Basils Cathedral

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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.

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Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Solo Traveller | Group Tour
8 days / 7 nights
from £1,460 pp

Classical Russia Tour

The Classical Russia Tour features Moscow and St. Petersburg, and gives you the opportunity to compare and contrast these two fascinating cities in a guided group tour with an English speaking guide. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Group Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip
9 days / 8 nights
from £1,565 pp

The Tsar Route

This tour starts in the Scandinavian design capital Helsinki and takes you to St. Petersburg, with its glorious palaces and countless canals. The trip culminates in the Russian capital of Moscow, where you will enjoy the Kremlin and an unforgettable Moscow by night river cruise.

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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.

More about St. Basils Cathedral

Visitors can now take a wooden staircase ( which has been restored after this original staircase was found within the walls ) to enter the Cathedral, with its unusual kind of tented roof and fine iconostasis from the 16th century and you can walk along the winding gallery, which is very narrow and covered in beautiful patterned paintwork.

There is a service once a year in the Cathedral, otherwise it is just a museum, but an usually colourful one that is definately worth seeing.


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