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The Legends' Night Dinner celebrates the best in cycling: the athletes who ride into the record books and the machines that take them over the line.

jennie bell ink was engaged for a 5th year to event manage this unique dinner which hosted 1,000 guests from around Australia and across the world. Cycling fans, international riding teams, the world's media and sponsors enjoyed a three-course dining experience accompanied by fine wines at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

A feature of the dinner has become the 'Legends on Show' exhibition, which profiles 10 rare and unusual bikes from the 1800s through to the latest technology of today.

This year's dinner paid an emotional tribute to a true legend of the sport, cycling commentator Paul Sherwen. His long-time commentating partner Phil Liggett MBE paid tribute to Paul, followed by a video package which profiled Paul's life and his achievements, on and off the bike.

Three cycling legends were honoured on the night - Mathew Hayman, Amanda Spratt and Elia Viviani who all shared stories of their rise to the top and the highs and lows of their careers.

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Destinations: Santos Tour Down Under, Adelaide, McLaren Vale

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Stephen Williams wins Tour Down Under 2024 and final stage in the Adelaide Hills

Welshman Stephen Williams has won this year's Tour Down Under in South Australia after a thrilling final stage in the Adelaide Hills.

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• Stephen Williams won the final stage and was crowned the overall winner of Tour Down Under
• Jhonatan Narvaez placed second and Isaac del Toro came in third
• Williams put in a final burst to cross the finish line

The Israel-Premier Tech rider went into the day leading on a countback from Scottish hope Oscar Onley, who had beaten him in the penultimate stage up Willunga Hill on Saturday. 

Several other riders were also a chance for victory, including former leader Isaac del Toro.

Riders faced a challenging 128-kilometre trek from the inner suburban Unley up to Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills.

It was initially a game of cat and mouse, with the leading contenders content to sit back in the peloton for much of the day.

It allowed breakaways to regularly get away from the main bunch, with South Africa's Stefan De Bod at one stage in the overall race lead.

However with four kilometres to go the peloton had caught up, with team tactics to prove critical to the finish.

Del Toro made a move with less than two kilometres to go, putting the challenge to Williams and the other contenders.

It didn't last, with Williams seeing his opportunity with 250 metres to go, putting in a withering final burst to finish first and secure the Tour victory.

Jhonatan Narvaez was second, with del Toro third in the stage, a result repeated for the overall placings.

"That finish was perfect for me, it's punchy, it's just I've got a knack for being able to hold and hold and hold. Luckily I was able to get on the wheel, read the situation and capitalise," Williams said immediately after the finish.

"Oh what a stage, over the moon honestly, the support the team have given me in the last two days, incredible. I can't thank them enough.

"Just how hard this sport is and to win races, they don't come round very often and to do it here in Australia, first (UCI) World Tour race for the season is fantastic."

It's Williams' biggest professional moment and sets him up well for the 2024 season.

"Really proud to come down here and start the season like this on the front foot, head back now to Europe and continue on," he said.

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The Santos Tour Down Under is the first stop for the world's best cycling teams and riders, and is the opening event of the UCI WorldTour.

First held in 1999, the Santos Tour Down Under is the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere.

This 10-day event brings both male and female UCI WorldTour professional cycling teams to race on the streets of Adelaide and regional South Australia each January.

Up for grabs are important UCI points and the Santos Ochre Leader’s Jersey .

In 2008 the Santos Tour Down Under became the first race outside of Europe to receive prestigious UCI WorldTour status to guarantee the world's best elite teams would make their way to Adelaide. 

The Santos Tour Down Under women’s race began in 2016 and maintained its initial UCI 2.2 status until 2018, when it became the first cycling event in the world to offer women the same prize money as men with its upgraded UCI 2.1 status. In 2023, the women's race was elevated to UCI WorldTour status.

Some of the very best in road cycling have competed at the Santos Tour Down Under during its history. Tour de France winners Oscar Pereiro, Andy Schleck, Alberto Contador and Carlos Sastre have all raced in Adelaide, alongside Aussie legends Simon Gerrans, Stuart O’Grady, Robbie McEwen, Cadel Evans, Richie Porte and Allan Davis.

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The Santos Tour Down Under is home to the largest Festival of Cycling in the southern hemisphere, with a range of associated events, mass-participation rides for kids and adults, street parties and live music combining to create a massive party atmosphere across South Australia.

The Santos Tour Down Under invites the whole state to the party by taking the race through South Australian regions. The race typically starts within the exciting Adelaide city street circuits, with the following stages predominantly being held in regional South Australia.

The Santos Tour Down Under provides a significant contribution to the state's tourism industry and showcases the attractions of South Australia to the world through global television coverage.

The Santos Tour Down Under is owned and managed by Events South Australia, a division of the South Australian Tourism Commission, on behalf of the South Australian Government.

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Race Director: Stuart O'Grady

Stuart O'Grady OAM is a former South Australian road and track cyclist who rode professionally between 1995 and 2013.

O'Grady is a two time World Champion, competed in six Olympic Games (winning 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals), raced in the Tour de France 17 times and wore the Yellow Jersey for a total of 9 days in 1998 and 2001, and he was the first Australian to win the the Paris Roubaix in 2007.

O'Grady was the very first winner of the Santos Tour Down Under in 1999 and became race director in 2021.

Assistant Race Director: Annette Edmondson

Born and bred in South Australia, Annette Edmondson is a former track and road cyclist. In her 17 years of racing she has amassed an Olympic bronze medal, two Commonwealth Games gold medals, three Track World Championship victories and 16 elite national titles.

Edmondson has competed in the Santos Tour Down Under 3 times racing for Team Wiggle High5 where she took the stage 2 win in 2016. 

In 2023 she will join the Santos Tour Down under team as Assistant Race Director. 

Assistant Race Director: Carlee Taylor

Carlee Taylor is a devoted South Australian cyclist who first took up cycling in 2007 after previously competing in  triathlons.

Carlee competed at the highest level in Europe before retiring from professional cycling in 2018 where her final race was on home soil at the Santos Women's Tour Down Under. She now rides for Australian National Road Series Team, InForm TMX MAKE.

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Preview Tour Down Under 2024 | Dutch powerhouses, two top favorites, and lots of young talent!

Ta-da! Here we are: the first official road race for men in 2024, and immediately a WorldTour category event. A portion of the peloton embarks on the annual journey to Australia for the Tour Down Under in the southern part of the country, and this season brings a different flavor with IDLProCycling.com hopping through it!

The average cycling enthusiast acknowledges that the Tour Down Under has secured its position in the global cycling landscape. However, in 2024, it is still perceived as a prelude to what lies ahead. This sentiment is honestly reflected in the winners of the last decade—with the exception of the two corona editions, all victors hailed from Australia (Vine, Porte, Gerrans, and Dennis) or rode for the GreenEdge formation (Impey).

The most recent winner with no direct connection to the land of koalas and kangaroos is Tom-Jelte Slagter from the Dutch town of Groningen. He clinched victory in the 2013 edition, making him the sole Dutchman to ever triumph in the race. Notably, no Belgian cyclist graced the podium between 1999 and 2023.

Practical information Tour Down Under 2024

• Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Sunday, Jan. 21
• Participants
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• Course and times
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2023 Jay Vine

2022 Not ridden

2021 Not ridden

2020 Richie Porte

2019 Daryl Impey

2018 Daryl Impey

2017 Richie Porte

2016 Simon Gerrans

2015 Rohan Dennis

2014 Simon Gerrans

Tour Down Under 2024: course, favorites daily wins and times

Stage 1, tuesday, january 16, 2024: tanunda - tanunda (144 km).

This year's Tour Down Under will not commence with a prologue, as was the case last year. A slight disappointment for participants Joshua Tarling and Filippo Ganna, but in this edition, we kick off with a stage in and around Tanunda, a recurring venue for the Australian stage race. Featuring Menglers Hill along the route and a slightly uphill finish, Tanunda typically favors power sprinters, with Phil Bauhaus, Sam Bennett, and André Greipel emerging as the victors in the last three editions held in Tanunda.

31.5 km: Menglers Hill (2.1 km a 4%)

81.0 km: Menglers Hill (2.1 km a 4%)

130.5 km: Menglers Hill (2.1 km a 4%)

Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain Victorious)

Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Circus-Wanty)

Caleb Ewan (Jayco AlUla)

Start: 11:10 a.m. (01:40 a.m. Dutch time)

Finish: 2:52 p.m. (05:22 a.m. Dutch time)

Stage 2, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024: Norwood - Lobethal (141.6 km)

On day two, the riders are immediately confronted with a sort of transition stage, featuring more than 2,400 altimeters in 141 kilometers. The route kicks off with an immediate climb towards Ashton, and three additional ascents of Fox Creek (1.6 kilometers at 8 percent) lie ahead, with a final one in the last ten kilometers. Is it too challenging for the sprinters and too gentle for the true climbers?

10.0 km: Ashton (10 km a 4%)

63.5 km: Fox Creek (1.6 km a 8%)

98.5 km: Fox Creek (1.6 km a 8%)

Corbin Strong (Israel-Premier Tech)

Danny van Poppel (BORA-hansgrohe)

Jhonatan Narváez (INEOS Grenadiers)

Stage 3, Thursday, January 18, 2024: Tea Tree Gully - Campbelltown (145.3 km)

On day three, another challenging start awaits, this time at Tea Tree Gully. The initial two kilometers feature a steep uphill section, but that's the most demanding part. Similar to last year, the route leads towards Mount Pleasant, though not from the steeper side. Sprinters are likely to come to the forefront in Campbelltown.

2.1 km: Tea Tree Guly Hill (2.1 km a 6%)

34.5 km: Whispering Wall (1.6 km a 2%)

Sam Welsford (BORA-hansgrohe)

Laurence Pithie (Groupama-FDJ)

Finish: 2:49 p.m. (05:19 a.m. Dutch time)

Stage 4, Friday, January 19, 2024: Murray Bridge - Port Elliot (136.2 km)

The fourth stage is unquestionably the easiest leg of this year's Tour Down Under, with only 481 meters of elevation gain. The destination is Port Elliot, situated on the South Australian coast. Could the wind possibly play a role in the dynamics of the stage?

86.0 km: Gemmell Hill (4.2 km a 4%)

Finish: 2:48 p.m. (05:18 a.m. Dutch time)

Stage 5, Saturday, January 20, 2024: Christies Beach - Willunga Hill (129.3 km)

There's Willunga Hill! For years, it was the focal point of the Tour Down Under, but it took a hiatus last season. In the 2024 edition, however, the well-known hill near Adelaide is 'just' back, and with its three-kilometer length and average gradient of seven percent, it will undoubtedly leave its imprint on the course of the race once more.

106.5 km: Willunga Hill (3 km a 7%)

129.3 km: Willunga Hill (3 km a 7%)

Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal Quick-Step)

Simon Yates (Jayco AlUla)

Finish: 2:31 p.m. (05:01 a.m. Dutch time)

Stage 6, Sunday, January 21, 2024: Unley - Mount Lofty (128.2 km)

Last season, the Tour Down Under witnessed its first decisive moments on Mount Lofty. However, this season, the organizers are taking it a step further with the Willunga-Lofty combo. While the summit provides a stunning view of Adelaide, the competing riders won't have the luxury to savor it. Mount Lofty has to be conquered three times, and the finish is set atop this challenging ascent.

3.8 km: Windy Point (3.8 km a 6%)

70.5 km: Mount Lofty (1.3 km a 8%)

98.5 km: Mount Lofty (1.3 km a 8%)

128.2 km: Mount Lofty (1.3 km a 8%)

Jack Haig (Bahrain Victorious)

Milan Vader (Visma | Lease a Bike)

Favorites final classification Tour Down Under 2024

Anyone perusing the start list for the Tour Down Under will notice two standout figures in terms of achievements. Firstly, there's grand tour winner Simon Yates , leading the home team Jayco AlUla—a squad that is imperative in this race, including the freshly crowned Australian champion Luke Plapp.

The second notable presence is Julian Alaphilippe , a two-time world champion and a prolific winner for Soudal Quick-Step. The Frenchman is entering the Year of Truth and could kick it off strongly Down Under, on a course that should particularly suit his style. Can he leave a lasting impression on team manager Patrick Lefevere and other teams?

Apart from these names, the start list is brimming with young talent. UAE-Team Emirates has paired experienced riders Diego Ulissi and Alessandro Covi with emerging stars like Isaac del Toro (Tour de l'Avenir winner), Antonio Morgado, and Finn Fisher-Black . Meanwhile, Visma | Lease a Bike Baby has flown in Giro winner Johannes Staune-Mittet to Australia. Milan Vader is expected to lead the charge for this lineup, with the support of Robert Gesink and Koen Bouwman.

Jonathan Narváez can rely on the support of INEOS hard riders Filippo Ganna and Joshua Tarling, along with the preliminary criterium winner, top talent Leo Hayter. In that race, he fended off challenges from Oscar Onley , the leader of DSM-Firmenich PostNL, among others. We place them in the same category in terms of chances as riders like Jack Haig (Bahrain Victorious), Ruben Guerreiro (Movistar), and Stephen Williams (Israel-Premier Tech)—all riders who have demonstrated excellence in similar races before. Guerreiro has Gonzalo Serrano alongside him at Movistar, while Williams leads a formidable team with George Bennett, Derek Gee, Nick Schultz, and Corbin Strong, among others.

Lidl-Trek brings a robust team, including Bauke Mollema, Quinn Simmons, Juan Pedro López, Mathias Vacek, and Natnael Tesfatsion, without a clear leader immediately evident. As for outsiders, we are also keeping an eye on Franck Bonnamour (Decathlon AG2R), Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty), Roger Adria (BORA-hansgrohe), Jason Osborne (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Samuele Battistella, Cristian Scaroni (Astana), and Michael Storer (Australian selection).

According to IDLProCycling.com , who are the favorites for the final classification of the 2024 Tour Down Under?

Top favorites: Simon Yates (Jayco AlUla) and Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal Quick-Step)

Outsiders: Oscar Onley (dsm-firmenich PostNL), Luke Plapp (Jayco AlUla), Jhonatan Narváez (INEOS Grenadiers) and Milan Vader (Visma | Lease a Bike)

Long shots: Jack Haig (Bahrain Victorious), Isaac del Toro, Diego Ulissi, Finn-Fisher-Black (UAE-Team Emirates), Ruben Guerreiro (Movistar), Roger Adria (BORA-hansgrohe), Johannes Staune-Mittet (Visma } Lease a Bike) and Stephen Williams (Israel-Premier Tech)

TV Tour Down Under 2024

The Tour Down Under runs annually at the same time as the Australian Open, which means we won't see the race live on Dutch TV. Eurosport.nl offers the solution with live footage of the race, which can be seen daily in its entirety on that platform and Discovery+ . Arrival is daily around five to six in the Dutch morning.

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• Find adventure at every turn
• Take pride in covering Moscow in record time
• Enjoy the icons in style
• Explore off the beaten path routes of Moscow
• Expert commentary as you travel around the city
• Test your nerve, driving on crazy Russian roads
• Get an Endorphin Rush
• Savour delicacies from different regions of Russia in a traditional restaurant

Only in Moscow for a short time and want to get the most out of the city and have fun? Then a 3-hour bike tour in Moscow is what you need! You won’t hear much about Russian history or become an expert on Russian art, but you will experience all the rest of Russian culture! This tour gives you a unique perspective of a little bit of everything in 3 or 5 hours: must-see tourist sights, local hangouts, Russian food, a glimpse of the modern Moscow life, amazing photo opportunities, a bit of Russian history, and a lot of fun!

This is a great opportunity to cut the usual all day tour down to only 3 or 5 hours and get the most out of the city while having fun and being fit in the greatest locations around Moscow!

A bike trip is sure to capture your heart. It enables you to see the heart of Moscow within the Boulevard Ring and to explore some non-touristic areas of the city, to get an image of the city centre and to work out at the same time.

Our tours differ and depend on whether you are interested in city scenery or nature-like landscape. A variety of places in Moscow are great for riding a bike: these are large parks, yards with old mansions, and historical streets in the centre.

Let’s see what’s waiting for you!

Here are 4 suggested itineraries for a 3-hour tour:.

Moscow Bike Route #1

St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM, Kazan Cathedral, State Historical Museum and Lenin's Mausoleum

Revolution Square and Theatrical Square

Bolshoy Theatre, Metropol Hotel, Chinese Wall, State Duma of Moscow

Alexander Garden

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, fountains, the Grotto, Central Exhibition center, Kutafya tower, Kremlin wall and towers

Historic City Center

Tverskaya street with its beautiful historical architecture, China town (Kitai-gorod), an old historical area of Moscow

Beautiful  City bridge  leading to  Gorky Park  with scenic views of  Christ the Savior  cathedral and the Moscow River. Explore all the beauties riding a bike along the riverside pathways.

Sculpture Park

Peaceful  Crimean embankment  is one of the quietest area of Moscow city with painters' works at the  Vernisage , close proximity to new  Tretyakov Gallery  and good views of  Christ the Savior Cathedral ,  Peter the Great  monument and the Crimean bridge.

Delicious lunch at a café/restaurant

Arbat street + Stalin Skyscraper

The  Arbat  has existed since at least the 15th century and is proud of being the oldest surviving street of the Russian capital. Nowadays, it is now an entertainment and event mecca for Muscovites and tourists alike.

Victory park

Get thrilled with 142 metres  Obelisk  and  Victory Park museum , which is an open-air museum dedicated to the Russian victory of 1945, built in 1995 to celebrate 50 years of victory

Moscow Bike Route #2

Pyatnitskaya street - the Tretyakov Gallery - Luzhkov Bridge - the Cathedral of Christ the Savior - the Gogolevsky Boulevard - the Nikitsky Boulevard - the Tverskoy boulevard - Teatralnaya street - the Bolshoi Theatre – the Kitai - Gorod - Red Square and GUM store - the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge

This route is the best one if you want to see the heart of Moscow. It goes right through the major places of interest and touches upon the most exciting and vibrant areas of Moscow such as part of the Boulevard Ring, which is absolutely loved by everyone.

Cozy streets of Zamoskvorechye will never leave you indifferent. This district has a long and vivid history and is full of old baroque houses along with Stalinist buildings. It includes three theatres, three museums and sixteen churches.

Back in the 18 th century Zamoskvorechye was known as a quiet, country-like land of single-storey houses and conservative businessmen. It remained country-like and is much more filled with business than before, as this area is just right in the city centre.

You’ll learn:

• what was previously on the site of the Novokuznetskaya metro-station;
• names of four abandoned metro stations and how to find these stations;
• what is the oldest bridge among all the bridges in Moscow;
• how old was Pavel Tretyakov when he decided to collect paintings, that are now exhibited in the Tretyakov gallery;
• what does the real form of the Boulevard Ring in Moscow look like;
• what tricks did the Russian government used to save the houses and buildings from bombing during the World War II;
• what unofficial name the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky bridge has

Moscow Bike Route #3

View over the Kremlin - The Luzhkov Bridge –  The Strelka Institute –  The Muzeon Park –  The Gorky Park –  Neskuchny Garden –  Sparrow Hills –  The Luzhniki Stadium -  Novodevichy Convent – The Arbat Street – The Gogolevsky boulevard - The Cathedral of Christ the Savior –  The Bolotnaya Square

This route includes the most popular city-sights and goes along the Moskva-River. It starts with an observation point, from which you may enjoy the view over the Kremlin, and covers all the most beautiful green areas of Moscow. Historical sites are included into the route so you can feel the historical vibes of ancient Moscow.

• where is hidden an island Moscow;
• where in Moscow you can get printed music of the most sweet masterpieces like “Chocolate waltz” and “Cake-gallop” along with a box of chocolates of the 18 th century;
• why the Luzhkov bridge is also called “the bridge of kisses”;
• the place where the famous Olympic symbol – the Olympic Bear of the Olympics-1980 was flown from;
• the stage where Rolling Stones and Madonna performed when they came to Moscow;
• why the Krymsky bridge was Stalin’s favourite bridge and what musical instrument it represents;
• where living statues in Moscow could be found in 1740s;
• myths and legends about inhabitants of the main building of Moscow State University;
• story about why Sparrow Hills were called that way;
• how Napoleon was cheated when he was going to burn down the Novodevichy convent;
• what was supposed to be on the site where the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is now;
• why Moscow was nearly burnt down in the 15 th century and which role the Arbat street played in it.

Moscow Bike Route #4

Starting with wide area of the VDNKh, you are to learn interesting and fun facts about this spectacular part of Moscow.

• where is a hidden the secret bunker under Moscow (and no, it’s not a famous Bunker 42 everybody knows about;
• why the number of golden statues at the fountain is more than the number of Soviet republics, although it is said to correspond them;
• why one of the Stalin statues was called “matryoshka” (Russian doll);
• what was Picasso’s favourite statue at the exhibition in Paris in 1937.

You’ll see:

• the world’s first light-music fountain that was built in 1950-1954;
• pavilions that symbolize Soviet republics;
• the Botanic garden which is twice as big as the Principality of Monaco;
• the largest green-house in Europe (for the opening day in 1945);
• English garden at the Ostankino mansion;
• Ostankino Tower, one of the tallest structures in Europe;
• the most beautiful flowers in hidden places of the parks.

Biking through VDNKh, Botanic garden and the territory of the Ostankino park will definitely be appreciated by nature-lovers and all those who are keen on speed, who knows no limits and want to explore off the beaten path of Moscow.

We can customize your bike adventure to meet your individual interests.

Our bicycle tour in Moscow gives you a chance to have a s pectacular ride  with  wonderful photo opportunities  and an  unforgettable cultural experience!

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow
• + Private & customized tour
• + An exciting tour, not just boring history lessons
• + An authentic experience of local life
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri)
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow

*This tour can be modified to meet your preferences

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Tour of Moscow (1 day): Pashkov House + Russian State Library + Dinner + Evening Sightseeing (Option 10)

• Description

The first part of this tour is dedicated to the world of precious and rare books: we will visit the Russian national library, the greatest library in Europe, which is housed in two very different historical buildings just across the road from the Kremlin: the beautiful neo-Classical Pashkov House, and the main library building - a masterpiece of Constructivist architecture. You will discover the fascinating history of the Pashkov House and learn about its secrets and mysteries, including the legendary lost library of Ivan the Terrible, and admire its luxurious interiors and the unrivaled views over the Kremlin. More wonders await you in the main library: the great marble staircase, the reading room with its famous green lamps, the vast book vaults, and of course, the books themselves, including many from the personal collections of Russia’s tsars. This building also has its legends, as you will find out.

After a delicious supper in a typical Russian restaurant, the show will continue into the evening with an after-dark coach tour of the city. As the sun goes down and the streetlights and illuminations come on, Moscow is transformed into a magical and mysterious place. We will take you round the city’s most spectacular sights, from the Kremlin and the Bolshoi theater to the iconic ‘Gothic’ tower blocks and the futuristic skyscrapers of the Moscow City development, and much more. Discover the beauties of Moscow, ancient and modern, day and night, on this unique trip!

• Transportation (4 hours for the sightseeing tour)
• English-speaking guide for the entire programme
• Entrance fees to museums
• Guided tours as per the programme