Itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Moscow, arrival transfer to hotel

Day 2 Morning Cosmos themed city tour of Moscow including a walk on Red Square. After lunch Museum of Cosmonautics and the Park of Economic Acheivements (USSR/Russian Space History Museum with a multitude of fascinating exhibits including genuine re-entry capsules and rockets etc)  This museum, the only one of its kind, situated inside an enormous monument to the explorers of the cosmos. The displays trace the history of space exploration, including the first interplanetary satellite flights, the first dogs in space and man's journeys to the cosmos. There's plenty of fun gadgetry, plus an excellently conceived display explaining how astronauts survive a space flight, all of which should is extremely interesting for students. The sheen of the hi-tech materials used to construct space craft is extraordinary when seen close-up and, combined with a host of cosmos-themed artwork, the exhibition is a compelling reminder of the time when space exploration was still viewed unequivocally as mankind's last great adventure.The upper part of the monument comprises a vast slanting obelisk of steel and titanium that stretches to a height of 99 metres, topped by an eleven metre rocket pointed toward the heavens. The obelisk's base is faced with granite tiles decorated with reliefs showing cosmic themes and TASS reports about Soviet space explorers.  In 1981, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the first manned space flight, the base of the monument was opened as the Cosmonautics Memorial Museum.

Day 3 Star City - Spend an action-packed day first of all in the town of Star City, home of the Cosmonautics Industry and most of the officials / Cosmonauts etc after a quick walk we go inside the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City, using the same simulators used by cosmonauts to prepare for space travel. Explore MIR and International Space Station Simulators - Explore Soyuz-TM Simulator - Complete Vestibular Training in the vestibular chairs and drum  - Learn to navigate by the stars in the navigational simulator  - View the Hydrolab from a special observation deck - See the 7m and 18m centrifuge in action (but you probably won't be allowed to ride it)

Day 4 The Moscow Kremlin - chance of a lifetime to go inside the Kremlin, admire the wonderful architecture and get very close to the heart of Russia. An awesome experience. Afternoon free time to explore. 

Day 5   Departure transfer to the airport

Pricing

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Prices Include:

• Russian Visas Including All Processing Costs
• Return Flights from any UK airport
• Airport transfers
• Twin Roomed Accommodation in 3 Star Hotels
• All excursions as per itinerary with private guide and transport
• Meals: Full Board from Dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day
• All airport, hotel and local taxes

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