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With exceptional accommodations and miles of beautiful unspoiled beaches overlooking sparkling oceans, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club offers travelers a relaxing, refreshing, and unforgettable vacation experience.

Worries and troubles drift away on energizing ocean breezes at our resorts in the enchanting Dominican Republic at locations such as Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Punta Cana, Samana, Bayahibe, and Boca Chica. You’ll enjoy an all-inclusive vacation experience reserved for our Members only, featuring exclusive VIP amenities and services in premier travel destinations throughout the world.

From delicious Members-only gourmet restaurants and al fresco buffet dining options to private-access beach clubs with attentive VIP service, you’ll find yourself catered to at every turn. Take in a game of world-class golf, explore an array of water sports, and enjoy endless island adventures. Delight in the best in local live entertainment, beach party celebrations, exciting casino nightlife, and so much more – all reserved for VIP’s like you. This is the sophisticated vacation lifestyle you have been looking for.

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Lifestyle Excursions offers experiences that create once in a lifetime memories.  Snorkeling, scuba, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, dolphin encounters and so much more… we offer something for everyone including exclusive opportunities to explore the beautiful Dominican Republic. Don’t miss out on these unforgettable adventures!

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About Safe Travels

Holiday Inn Club Vacations ® is committed to giving you vacation experiences you’ll love and a safe stay you can trust. That’s why we implemented Safe Travels, a program that “checks the boxes” on the higher safety standards we’ve all come to expect. Our commitment to cleanliness and safety starts with the IHG Clean Promise and continues throughout your entire stay. Read on for more info or skip ahead to our FAQs .

Extra Safety Measures

With thorough practices and services, Safe Travels brings an extra level of cleanliness and peace of mind to the owners, Club members and guests visiting our resorts.

This includes:

• High standards of villa cleaning that follow CDC best practices
• Using hospital-grade disinfectant on high-touch, non-porous surfaces in shared areas and amenities
• Virtual check-in queues* and contactless express check-outs
• Safety training for all team members
• Hand-sanitizer stations within reach throughout the resorts

*Available at select resorts

Plenty of Space to Spread Out

And as always, our resorts are designed to give you all the comforts of home and all the joys of vacation. With expansive properties and large home-like villas, our resorts provide lots of living space, added flexibility and plenty of fun .

Cook meals in your full-size kitchen, or go enjoy local dining options off-property across our destinations.

Take a break from doing laundry, or use your washer and dryers when you need them. (Most resorts have in-villa laundry, while others offer onsite facilities.)

Enjoy our sparkling pools, nature trails and other fun-filled amenities… or just sit back and relax in your own private home-away-from-home space.

Will I be required to wear a mask while visiting a resort?

Following guidance from the CDC, guests and owners visiting resorts located in areas of substantial or high COVID-19 transmission are encouraged to wear face coverings in public spaces indoors – regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, state or local government orders may result in different face mask requirements at some of our resorts. If this occurs, details around the government-issued mask mandate will be clearly displayed at the resort.

Will I be required to show a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination to check in at a resort or participate in a sales tour?

Unless it is required by local government orders, we are not requiring guests to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or a vaccination card to check in at a resort or participate in a sales tour. Currently, there are no local orders that require this information be shown in order to visit or stay at one of our resorts.

If local government orders require that guests show proof of a negative test or a vaccination card to access certain amenities or visit on-property restaurants and bars, this information will be clearly displayed at the resort.

How can I find the latest information regarding available amenities at the resorts?

Each Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort has its own page on holidayinnclub.com , which provides a variety of information, including on-property amenities, local things to do and accommodation options. If any amenities or public areas are temporarily unavailable, this information will be shared on the resort’s page. All resort pages can be accessed here .

What is the process if an owner or guest contracts COVID-19 during their stay?

If an owner or guest discloses that he/she has tested positive for COVID-19 while at our resorts, we will closely follow contact tracing guidelines and protocols issued by the CDC. If the individual shares that he/she was in close contact with other owners, guests or team members while on-property, our team will notify them immediately.

Additionally, any owner or guest who tests positive for COVID-19 will be asked to leave or isolate in their villa during their stay, depending on local government orders. Upon checking out, the individual’s villa will undergo a thorough cleaning and disinfection process and is taken out of service as recommended.

Are there any travel restrictions regarding certain Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts?

Before leaving their personal residence, all travelers should check if their local government has issued restrictions or guidance regarding travel (and return from travel). At this time, there are no government-issued travel restrictions directly impacting the states and counties of our resorts.

I have a reservation but cannot travel and need to cancel it. How can I cancel my reservation?

Club members may cancel a reservation online by calling (877) 606-2582 . If you are not a Club member and need assistance with an upcoming reservation, you can connect with our teams at one of the numbers below:

• (888) 657-3529 – Non-Club member owners
• (844) 428-7829 – IHG resort guests
• (800) 353-1966 – Vacation package guests

So, when you’re ready to vacation, we’ll be ready to welcome you back and wish you … Safe Travels .

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Less than €1 per month - save up to 50% on your travels

About Rory’s Travel Club

Rory’s Travel Club was set up to inspire people living on the island of Ireland to travel more and save money along the way.

We work with 100's of travel partners to secure exclusive offers for our members. Whether that’s a discount on a night stay or a package holiday - our goal is to always get our members the best prices.

We also run group trips both in Ireland and abroad. 

WHY SIGN UP?

€10 a year.

For only €10 a year I spend 100’s of hours monitoring all flights leaving Ireland and liaising with Irish accommodation providers on your behalf

Save up to 20% on Average

On average each deal will save 20% on online prices

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We cover all 32 counties in Ireland and all kinds of accommodation

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For less than €1 a month, I will save you the time of trawling the internet & provide travel inspiration and savings on places you may never think of visiting

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We cover all types of travel so you will have plenty of inspiration for your next holiday. You might be inspired to visit a new country, try a new type of travel and so much more. 

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We have a members group that is a goldmine of travel tips, tricks and recommendations. It’s a community united by their love of travel and a place to pick up so much advice from other members

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Who is Rory?

Rory King is the face and founder of Rory’s Travel Club. You will regularly find him on our social media as he shares videos of our upcoming deals and offers and may bump into him on a couple of group trips as he loves engaging with our members. 

Rory is originally from Downpatrick in Northern Ireland and developed a love for travel from a young age. He’s spent the majority of the last decade living abroad and travelling all over the world. He’s travelled to over 50 countries and most of this was done on a budget. 

Through his love of travel and saving money, he took inspiration to start up his Facebook page that initially shared low cost flights and as his following grew he began to try and find other ways to save them money and Rory’s Travel Club was born. 

The purpose of Rory’s Travel Club is to inspire Irish people to travel but more importantly showcase affordable travel whether that’s in Ireland or abroad. 

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Rory's travel club regular membership.

Members will receive 15-20 offers per week. These offers will include Irish hotel offers, international flight offers and exclusive travel agent offers.

With all our offers, we'll include instructions on how to book and you just book what suits you.

RTC Group Trip Membership

Members will access our Group Trips that are run in Ireland and abroad. Each month you will be emailed a minimum of 5 new upcoming group trips and you just book what suits you. We run both adult only and family friendly group trips .

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Rory's travel club regular membership .

This membership covers our international flight offers and exclusive travel agent offers with the bonus of access to our Irish accommodation partners and Facebook member's group. With our DIY Flights, we find the best value flights out of the different Irish airports that are coming within the next 3 months. With our travel agent offers, we have exclusive offers with some of Ireland's top travel agents such as Tour America and Magic Vacations. With all our offers, we'll include instructions on how to book and you just book what suits you. Our offers are suitable for solo travellers, couples, friends and families. 

You can sign up through rorystravelclub.com

This membership is just to access our Group Trips that are run in Ireland and abroad. Each month you will be emailed a minimum of 4 new upcoming group trips and you just book what suits you. Some of our trips will be themed such as our Trad Weekends or Yoga Retreats and others are just an excuse to bring our members together to experience a new place. We do run specific family friendly group trips and adult only group trips and others are open to everyone

When will I get my first email?

For regular members we send emails during the week and depending on when you sign up it might be a day or two before you receive your first offer email. 

For our group trip members we only send 2-3 emails a month so you may be waiting a week to get your first group trip email. We do include any trips with availability on each email

How does it work?

Once you sign up as a Rory's Travel Club Member (either for Group or Regular) you will receive a receipt from Shopify confirming your subscription and then a separate Welcome Email. Our regular offer emails are sent during the week and you will receive the next offer emails that’s being sent out. Our group trip offers are sent less frequently and you will get between 2-3 a month. In each of the emails there will be images that contain the offer details including the price, what’s included, how to book and any other relevant information. You simply book what interests you as per the image instructions. 

Is it a rolling subscription?

Yes it is an annual rolling subscription. You will need to cancel your subscription before your renewal date to avoid being charged for another year. You will be sent a renewal reminder 7 days before your renewal is due to the original email you signed up with on our payment system.

I want to cancel my subscription

Please confirm in the email to [email protected] that you would like to cancel and this must be done before your renewal date to avoid being charged for your next year. 

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY

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“Went on my first group trip to Belfast on 4th November. Unbelievable hotel rate, fabulous people and amazing experience. The group travel membership is a great way for solo travellers to get together and meet new people. Can't wait for the group trip to Switzerland in March.”

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“Absolutely unreal deals from Rory's Travel Club. I've been able to have my first family staycation in quite a while and also plan for others with the great offers available to members.”

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“I have spent the best €10 ever. For my minuscule €10 subscription to Rory’s Travel Club I receive a very minimum of 5 (often more) offers of fantastic travel deals. These are ...”

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Another great bargain from Rory's Travel Club! We recently stayed in a new Belfast hometel/hotel at a low, low price. I'm off to Trieste now, another absolute bargain. It's the best solo club and the group trips are great fun, with like-minded people. With the money I've saved, Christmas is covered!

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“Unbelievable offer of a new hotel in Belfast as a solo traveller. Met with great like minded people and spent a night in a an amazing hotel”

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19 Oct 2023

Bringing people together

“Rory's Travel Club has brought people from all over Ireland together to enjoy travel at home and abroad. Travel ideas are sent to the members in regular emails and if you the trip interest you then you sign up. I've enjoyed a Christmas Shopping group trip to Kildare; taken advantage of a great deal at Hillyard Hotel, Castlewellan; booked group trip next month staying in new hotel opening in Belfast at a fabulous price and heading to Malaga in December with ladies whom I've meet through Rory's Travel Club. Well worth the small 10euro annual fee.”

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“Rory runs a very friendly yet highly professional Travel Club with great deals.I had a great trip to Belfast on Saturday and met up with a fun, like minded bunch from all over Ireland.Rory also met up with us and was shared his experiences and gave us good suggestions for things to do.I would highly recommend joining this club for anyone wanting fun, relaxed, trips and making friends along the way.Thanks Rory,Already looking forward to the next.Rena Duffy. Co. Derry.”

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10 travel memberships that are worth the money

November 11, 2021 // By Leila Najafi

By Leila Najafi November 11, 2021

We live in a subscription-obsessed world and there’s a subscription for everything you can imagine, from razors to clothing and even hot sauces. Travel memberships are on the rise, providing new ways to ease some of the stress that comes with traveling these days and help make the journey more seamless.

Whether you’re willing to pay a premium for exclusive travel experiences that provide a little more privacy or you're more budget-conscious and want to find the best travel deals, there’s a membership for every type of traveler. Here are 10 travel memberships that are worth considering.

Wheels Up offers private jet charter memberships so travelers can access a fleet of aircrafts, including a King Air 350i, an 8-passenger Citation Excel/XLS, and one of the fastest aircrafts, the Citation X. Wheels Up uses a dynamic pricing model offering competitive rates, so members can book flights on-demand with the flexibility to pay as they go.

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Additional m embership benefits include invites to signature events, President’s Circle status with Hertz, a complimentary trial of Inspirato Club subscription for 12 months (Core members only), certain perks at select Waldorf Astoria hotels across North America, a partnership with Delta SkyMiles, dedicated partnership rates with Porsche and more.

Membership cost: Three membership options are available – Connect, Core and Business. The Connect membership requires a one-time initiation fee of $2,995 and annual dues of $2,495 which begin on year two. The Core membership has an initiation fee of $17,500 and annual dues of $8,500 which begin on year two. The Business membership requires an initiation fee of $29,500 and $14,500 for subsequent years and includes up to six lead passengers.

Getting through airport security lines can be a drag, especially during holiday weekends and a pandemic that has increased the demand for more seclusion when traveling. PS (formerly known as Private Suite) is designed for first and business class travelers who are seeking privacy and convenience, allowing them to bypass LAX altogether.

Travelers check into a private terminal where they can relax in a fully-stocked luxury private suite that includes complimentary in-suite meals catered by h.wood Group , as well as additional services upon request such as in-suite massages, manicures and detailing services for personal cars. PS also provides a designated on-site TSA and Customs agent for expedited screening.

Upon boarding, travelers are transported across the tarmac directly to their aircraft in a BMW 7 Series sedan. Earlier this year, the Salon at PS launched, which features a new full-service lounge at the terminal for travelers who want the same benefits of PS but seek a more social experience.

Membership cost: Annual membership costs $4,500, which gives members access to a preferred rate of $3,250 for a one-way Suite experience for up to four travelers. The Salon is available to members and non-members for $695 per use per person.

Inspirato is a subscription-based luxury travel service that gives members exclusive access to over 150,000 luxury vacation homes and resorts around the world that are staffed by Inspirato. There are two membership types: Inspirato Club and Inspirato Pass. The former gives you access to the luxury residences and hotels around the world, on-site concierge and daily housekeeping with additional benefits such as late check-in and check-out, room upgrades, spa credits and more. However, members also pay nightly room rates.

With the Inspirato Pass, you automatically get the benefits of Inspirato Club plus nightly rates are already factored into the price of membership, so you can book as many vacations as possible in one month with one active reservation at a time. There is also no long-term commitment, so you can cancel the membership at any time.

Membership cost: Inspirato Club membership is $600/month plus a $600 enrollment fee and you pay nightly rates as you go. Inspirato Pass is a flat rate of $2,500/month which includes all hotel stays.

Scott’s Cheap Flights

A membership to Scott’s Cheap Flights includes flight deals and “Mistake Fares” accidentally published by airlines sent straight to your inbox. The team scours the internet for the lowest published airfare rates to popular destinations and shares them with members.

Subscribers can also track deals from a specific airport close to home or destinations of interest. A membership to Scott’s Cheap Flights is best for travelers who have flexibility on the destination and dates and are willing to fly based on low airfare rates. Flight deals don’t last long so you’ll have to act fast.

Membership cost: There are three membership tiers including Limited which is free, Premium costs $49/year and Elite $199/year.

PRIOR was started by a former travel editor who saw a gap in the market for travelers wanting a more immersive experience during their vacation. A team of experienced travel editors and local tastemakers on the ground design itineraries for curious travelers.

A PRIOR WORLD membership includes access to curated destination guides, unique local experiences in cities around the world, pre-planned group trips led by experts and for an additional fee, the team can create a custom itinerary based on your interests.

If you're a frequent traveler, PRIOR BESPOKE might be the membership better suited for you. For a flat fee per year, members get unlimited trip planning by their expert team of travel editors and membership managers.

Membership cost: PRIOR WORLD membership costs $249 per annum. PRIOR BESPOKE is $5,000 per annum.

Priority Pass

Airport terminals may have come a long way in the last decade, but killing time for a three-hour layover in a crowded airport isn’t exactly on anyone’s list of things to do, especially on vacation. Trade the busy terminals for private lounge access with Priority Pass and enjoy guaranteed Wi-Fi and snacks.

Members of Priority Pass receive access to over 1,300 airport lounges globally, including several airline lounges such as Virgin Atlantic, Air France and Turkish Airlines. Several credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Platinum and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express offer free Priority Pass memberships as part of their member benefits.

Membership cost: Choose from three membership tiers which start at $99/year for the Standard membership plus $32 per visit and go up to $429/year for the Prestige membership which includes unlimited lounge visits.

TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry are services that allow travelers to expedite the security screening process upon departure and arrival. With CLEAR Plus, enrolled members get escorted to the front of the security line once they’ve been verified using facial recognition or fingerprint scans, so they no longer have to verify identification at security. However, for expedited clearance through security screenings, TSA Pre-Check or Global Entry are still required.

CLEAR uses biometric identifiers to create a unique ID assigned to each member that is used for verification at stations across airports, stadiums and other major venues nationwide.

Membership cost: A CLEAR Plus membership is $179 per year. American Express Platinum Card Members receive a $179 statement credit and United MileagePlus members receive a discounted membership rate.

Well Traveled

Well Traveled is a members-only social and booking platform that allows members to connect with friends to find and share travel recommendations. The community-driven platform is intended to make travel planning easier by allowing you to follow people in your network that you trust, in addition to other like-minded travelers who share similar budgets and travel preferences.

Members can also take advantage of the personalized booking service that includes perks like exclusive rates, room upgrades, food & beverage credits, complimentary breakfast and more. Currently, membership is invite-only but you can also apply to be considered.

Membership cost: $150 per year.

Travel + Leisure Club

Travel + Leisure Club is a new travel subscription service offered by Travel + Leisure Group. Members can pay a monthly fee for access to preferred pricing on curated itineraries and an average of 25% savings on hotels, resorts, car rentals and activities that are listed on Travel + Leisure GO, the online travel booking site. Plus, members get a subscription to the glossy print magazine.

Members also get access to a personal concierge that can assist with travel planning, scoring tickets to sold-out events, making dinner reservations and more.

Membership cost: Travel + Leisure Club is currently offering an introductory rate of $9.95/month.

Exclusive Resorts

Designed for families who value privacy, Exclusive Resorts is a small community of members (only 150 new members accepted each year) that get access to over 350 luxury residences around the world including the Amalfi Coast, Barcelona, Deer Valley, Kaua’i, Los Cabos, St. Barts and more.

Guests enjoy a more personalized experience with a dedicated on-site team who can assist with pre-trip planning details such as stocking the fridge with your favorite snacks, booking a massage or private chef, and housekeeping services.

Membership cost: There is a one-time, non-refundable initiation fee of $150,000 for a 10-year membership. Annual dues are $1,395/night and members travel 15-30 nights per year.

About Leila Najafi

Leila Najafi is a luxury travel writer based in LA who is a member of more subscription services than she'd like to admit.

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Our 20 Best Moscow Tours of 2022

Join us on an unforgettable tour to Moscow, the capital of Russia. Imagine visiting Red Square, St. Basil’s the Kremlin and more. Moscow is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and one of Russia’s most historical. All of our tours to Moscow are fully customizable and can be adjusted to fit any budget. Our most popular tours are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our Moscow tours using the form at the side of the page. You can also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists to learn more.

Classic Moscow

This is our most popular Moscow tour that includes all the most prominent sights. You will become acquainted with ancient Russia in the Kremlin, admire Russian art in the Tretyakov Gallery, listen to street musicians as you stroll along the Old Arbat street, and learn about Soviet times on the Moscow Metro tour.

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A Week in Moscow

This tour is a perfect choice for those who wish to get to know Moscow in depth. One of the highlights of this package is the KGB history tour which gives an interesting perspective on the Cold War. You will also have time for exploring the city on your own or doing extra sightseeing.

Weekend in Moscow

This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the capital of Russia if you are short of time. You will see all the main attractions of the city, the most important of which is the Kremlin - the heart of Russia. The tour starts on Friday and can be combined with a business trip.

Group Tour Moscow Break by Intourist

Russia's capital has so much to offer, from the Kremlin and the Metro to the Old Arbat street and the Tretyakov Gallery. Besides these sites, you will also visit a fascinating country estate which today is quite off the beaten path, Gorky Estate, where the Soviet leader Lenin spent the last months of his life.

Kolomenskoye Tour with transport

The history of Kolomenskoye stretches back for centuries. In 1380, Dmitri Donskoi’s army passed through Kolomenskoye on their way to the Kulikovo battlefield, and it was...

Tours by car

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Armory Tour

The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city’s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury...

Walking tours

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals, Armory, Diamond Fund Tour

Old Arbat walking tour

You will be told of the street’s interesting history and view the street’s artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the...

Tour to Sergiev Posad with transport

Considered by some to be the Russian Vatican, Sergiev Posad is the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra)...

Tour to Kuskovo with transport

The Kuskovo Estate often called the Moscow Versailles due to its perfectly preserved French park, is an example of an 18th century, luxurious Moscow summer residence. Its history...

Tour to Tsaritsyno with transport

The Tsaritsyno Estate is located in the southern part of Moscow. The estate was constructed for Catherine the Great by the Russian architects Bazhenov and Kazakov in a romantic...

Moscow Metro and Old Arbat Tour

The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. It was meant to be a showcase of the Soviet Union’s achievements for both the Russians...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion and vodka tasting)

Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. We invite you to visit the Vodka Museum and feel the atmosphere of long-gone...

Mikhail Bulgakov Apartment Museum

This apartment museum located close to Patriarch Ponds became the prototype of the "bad apartment" described in the novel "The Master and Margarita." Currently the museum's...

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Diamond Fund Tour

The State Museum of Lev Tolstoy Tour

Take this opportunity to learn more about the Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. During the visit to the museum you will see part of a vast collection of exhibits connected to Tolstoy...

Novodevichy Convent Tour with transport

Tour of the Novodevichy Monastery. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince VasiliIoanovich, the original convent was enclosed by fortified walls and contained 12 towers. The structure...

City Tour with Visit to St. Basils & Red Sq. with transport

Panoramic City Tour. This Moscow tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city’s major highlights. Our professional guide will...

City Tour of Moscow

Head to the heart of Moscow with a professional guide on a 4-hour private walk through the city center. See Tverskaya and Old Arbat streets, Theatre Square with the world-famous...

Moscow Metro walking tour

Kremlin, Red Square and Cathedrals Tour

KGB Tour with transport

This is a very interesting and insightful tour. You will visit places connected with Stalin’s terror - a time of great repression and fear. You will be shown monuments to...

Soviet and Post-Soviet Moscow Tour

The tour begins with a drive or walk down Tverskaya Street – a Soviet masterpiece. In the years of Soviet power, Tverskaya began to undergo a transformation: it was widened...

Tretyakov State Gallery Tour

This world-famous gallery contains masterpieces of Russian art beginning in the 10th century up until today. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and...

Jewish Heritage of Moscow Tour

This tour offers a detailed look into the history and present-day life of the Jewish community of Moscow. On the tour, you will visit sites connected with the cultural and religious...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion only)

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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W ith spring in the air and summer just on the horizon, many will be starting the search for suitably affordable last-minute trips abroad. 

But organising a holiday at short notice is often easier said than done, whether it’s a spontaneous couples’ getaway or last-minute break with friends and family. The excitement of researching a destination can quickly dissipate once the slog of trawling travel agent, airline and tour operator websites has begun. Comparing flights and accommodation costs on different days for different destinations can really feel like hard work, the antithesis of the fun holiday you’re hoping to book.

The good news is that, whether you want to jump across the Channel to see the Eiffel Tower or head long-haul to the beaches of Cancun, there are hundreds of online options to help you find the best deals for booking transport, places to stay and other extras.

Instead of spending hours on dozens of different websites, check out this list we’ve compiled of some of the best in the travel marketplace. You’ll save time on the research and money on the holiday too – what’s not to like?

Holiday Pirates 

This travel deals site manually searches for the best holiday offers daily, finding a range of big discounts and emailing them to subscribers. At the moment you can book an eight-night tour of Turkey, staying in four and five-star hotels, for under £560pp. Other destinations with deals range from as close as Amsterdam to as far away as Mexico.

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Jack’s Flight Club

Sign up – for free – to the club and get emailed the cheapest flights from the UK and Ireland including discounts, hidden offers and error fares – think UK to Brazil for £290. Many are last-minute deals, but remember, with prices like this it’s fastest finger first.

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Google Flights

As you’d expect from the algorithm masterminds, this site compares and tracks fares to find you the best deal. But it also has features for the last-minute traveller, such as an option to search for flights in any number of cities for a specific date – so you can see if it’s cheaper to go jet off to Athens or Oslo this weekend.

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Hotel Tonight

This handy website offers last-minute deals if you need a place to stay tonight, tomorrow or within the next seven days. While some deals – especially in the US – are not so good, it can deliver deep discounts in Europe and the UK while also saving you time browsing the best deals.

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Kayak 

On the “Explore” section of Kayak you can enter your trip length, travel time and dates and the site will come up with a range of options for you to choose from. The easy-to-use map feature is a great way to compare locations and prices for a last minute trip.

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BA Holidays

No, it’s not a discount specialist, but BA Holidays – the package wing of British Airways – can offer deep discounts for last-minute trips, pairing unsold flight inventory with empty hotel rooms. In fact, the deals can be so good that a city break with hotel included can work out cheaper than the flights alone, and a week’s car hire in Europe can be close to free.

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With more than 30 million subscribers worldwide, Travelzoo features a host of deals ranging from trips abroad to activities such as spa visits, theatre ticket deals and cruises. A sign-up is required to see full details of deals, but it seems worth it for trips such as four nights and return flights to Ibiza for £149pp.

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Secret Escapes

You’ll find discounts of up to 70 per cent at Secret Escapes, which follows a similar model to Voyage Privé , offering flash sales to registered members. It’s a great place to scout high-end discount holidays and the customer service of the site has been praised as excellent.

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Best at Travel

This company’s central London call centre means someone is always on hand to help you out. It’s a “normal” tour operator but has a last-minute deals section on the website, which can offer good discounts on upmarket breaks. Deals at the time of writing included seven nights’ all-inclusive in Crete from £811pp including flights, departing on 15 April.

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Travel Republic

With about two million customers using the site to book holidays, Travel Republic is bound to have some good deals, and there’s a vast number to choose from, since it shifts flights, tickets for attractions and traditional package holidays. For its top destinations, such as a week self-catering in Corfu, you could find holidays for as little as £218pp . The site also features a lowest-price guarantee, should you spot a better offer for the same holiday elsewhere.

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Perhaps the best known site on this list, Skyscanner currently claims to have over 100 million users per month. The site provides you the cheapest, fastest and ‘best’ option for flights. Available in over 30 languages and offering a quick comparison for flights, hotels and car hire, the chances are that you’ve used it before and will use it again.

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