Moscow & St Petersburg Including the MAKS 2009 Airshow!!!

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Moscow (Airshow) St Petersburg Itinerary

The following programme is designed to allow you to visit the prime points of historical aviation interest around Moscow and attend the MAKS 2009 airshow at the Zhukovsky airfield - why not consider a MIG flight whilst you are in Russia - go on take a loan! In addition to aviation points of interest we have included the 'must see' items in both Moscow and St Petersburg. Naturally, there are other museums dedicated to various aspects of Russian aviation, space and military history. We can vary the programme to suit individual requirements.

MAKS 2009
The International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2009 will be held at Zhukovsky airfield from 18 to 23 August 2009. During previous shows up to 50 fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft performed demonstration flights on the daily basis. Featured were the famous Russian aerobatic teams - Russian Knights and the Swifts from the Russian Air Force. Our programme is designed to visit the main public air show days on Saturday and Sunday. If desired we can arrange for you to visit on the trade days starting 21st August.

Day 1: 21 August 2009
Arrive Moscow. Met and transferred to your accommodation. Balance of day free.

Day 2:
To MAKS 2009 Airshow Moscow

Day 3:
To MAKS 2009 Airshow Moscow

Day 4:
Visit to the Russian Airforce museum at Monino. This trip is by car with your guide. This has got to be THE aircraft museum in Russia. For more detail you might like to read my story about my first visit back in the early 90's when foreigners were still a suspect visitor.

Day 5:
Sightseeing tour of Moscow with guide 1000hrs to 1800hrs. To include the Red Square region of central Moscow. This is with our 'Walking Guide'. Walking is a more efficient way to see the central sights and to experience the Moscow Metro system. Road traffic is a problem in Moscow and time can be wasted in jams! Entrance fees for the Kremlin (Red Square area) can be organised with the guide directly. This means each person can choose what they want to see and pay accordingly. Any other entry fees for other sites are paid directly as and when required.

Day 6:
Sightseeing tour of Moscow with guide 1000hrs to 1600hrs. Again our guide will take you on a walking (and Metro tour) of Moscow. This will include Novo-Devichy Cemetery, where you can see the memorials to famous people and disasters of early Russian aviation. There are the graves of Sergey V. Ilyushin's, Andrei Tupolev's, various cosmanauts, and the grave for the crew of Airship CCCP-86 (which also has information relating to some Soviet airship history). Memorials include the ANT-20 "Maxim Gorky" Victims. In true 'Soviet Style' the memorials to all are quite dramatic.

Day 7:
Free day Moscow. Transfer to railway station for overnight sleeper train to St Petersburg.

Day 8:
Met at train station (train arrives 0700 +/-) and transferred to accommodation. This will include central St Petersburg as a complete overview. Time will made for stops at points of interest. Cruiser Auora, St Issacs Cathedral, the Fortress of St Peter and St Paul, and the stunning Naval Museum - which actually has a Polikarpov I16 exhibited!

Day 9:
Free day for sightseeing  Optional sightseeing.

Day 10:
Free day for personal sightseeing, which could include a visit to the famous Hermitage Palace, museums and art galleries.  Optional sightseeing

Day 11:
Transfer to airport for outbound flight.

COSTS  all are Per Person, based on single and twin share. Prices are stated in EUR.

Accommodation

1 Person

2 persons

4 persons

Homestay

EUR€2164

EUR€1410

EUR€1192

Three Star

EUR€2985

EUR€1876

EUR€1659

Four Star

EUR€ POA

EUR€ POA

EUR€ POA

Price Includes:

  • Arrival transfer Moscow.
  • Accommodation - 6 nights Moscow, 1 night sleeper train (4 berth cabin), 3 nights St Petersburg.
  • Meals - Homestay and hotels include breakfast only. You can organise other meals direct with homestay hosts if required.
  • Private car transfer from accommodation to the airshow and return (two days).
  • Private car with English speaking guide for the visit to MONINO and the Russian Airforce Museum.
  • Six hours sightseeing of central Moscow and the Kremlin region, plus the National Aviation and Space Museum. Using our walking guide - eliminates major traffic problems. A car is not really required for this centralised sightseeing, but can be arranged for a surcharge.
  • Sightseeing with guide for trip to Novodevichy Cemetery.
  • Full day (6 hours) with private car and guide for sightseeing of St Petersburg.
  • Departure transfer to St Petersburg airport.
  • Permissions for entry to the Monino museum and the MAKS airshow (military base).
  • Invitation and paperwork for the Russian visa application.
  • Local taxes as applicable to the services provided.

    Entrance Fees:
  • Entrance fees are paid as required. Not all people go into every site viewed on the sightseeing tours. We only include entrance fees if there is a financial advantage for the client by doing so.
  • The entrance fee for the airshow has not been included as we have not (nor have our people on the spot) been advised how much it will be. We estimate EUR50 for the 2 days.

Additional Sightseeing and Activities
Star City - Russian Space training facility outside Moscow.
Fly a MIG or Sukhoi

NOTES:

Moscow and airshow only package. Click Here.
Prices were correct at time of publication, but can be subject to change.
Please also read our standard booking conditions Pdf file

For customised costings please contact........Russian Airshow