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Mahan Air Airline, Arrival at Tehran Airport

• 1. Kuala Lumpur / Tehran

  Departure: 23:15

  Arrival: 02:45 (+1)

• 2. Tehran / Moscow

  Departure: 06:30

  Arrival: 09:45

• 1. Moscow / Tehran

  Departure: 11:00

  Arrival: 15:00

• 2. Tehran / Kuala Lumpur

  Departure: 21:30

  Arrival: 10:00 (+1)

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur - Tehran [Departure]

Assemble at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 3 hours prior to your departure at 20:15. Check-in and depart to Tehran

Day 2: Tehran - Moscow [Arrival] (L/D)

Arrival at Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA). 3hours and 45minutes of Transit to take the next flight to Moscow.

Upon arrival to Moscow, meet and greet at the Moscow International Airport with our professional tour guide then transfer to the Hotel and check-in.After the lunch, start your city tour visiting:

• The Kremlin

  The Moscow Kremlin, or simply the Kremlin, is a fortified complex in the center of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and the Alexander Garden to the west.

• Armoury Museum

  The Kremlin Armoury, is one of the oldest museums of Moscow, established in 1851 and located in the Moscow Kremlin, now a part of Moscow Kremlin Museums. The Kremlin Armoury originated as the royal arsenal in 1508.

• Red SquareRed Square is a city square in Moscow, Russia. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and now the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod.
• Novodevichy Convent

  Novodevichy Convent, also known as Bogoroditse-Smolensky Monastery, is probably the best-known cloister of Moscow. Its name, sometimes translated as the New Maidens' Monastery, was devised to differ from the Old Maidens' Monastery within the Moscow Kremlin.

• Kremlin Plus Cathedral

  The Tomb of Hafez and its associated memorial hall, the Hāfezieh, are two memorial structures erected in the northern edge of Shiraz, Iran, in memory of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez.

• Assumption Cathedral

  The Tomb of Hafez and its associated memorial hall, the Hāfezieh, are two memorial structures erected in the northern edge of Shiraz, Iran, in memory of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez.

• Zamoskvorech’ye

  Zamoskvorechye has an arty vibe, with orchestral and choral performances at the Moscow International House of Music, and jazz and alternative acts at Dom cultural center. The A.A. Bakhrushin State Central Theatre Museum displays costumes, playbills and other memorabilia. Buzzing Pyatnitskaya Street has casual bistros and Georgian restaurants, plus Russian eateries serving classic fare like blini pancakes.

After the tour you will visit Jumaa Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Moscow for praying.

Day 3: Moscow - St. Petersburg [(3 h 55 min) by Train] (B/L/D)

Full day tour in Moscow, visiting:

• Government Building & Parliament House

  The White House, also known as the Russian White House, is a government building in Moscow. It stands on the Krasnopresnenskaya embankment. The building serves as the primary office of the government of Russia and is the official workplace of the Russian Prime Minister.

• Moscow Cathedral Mosque

  Moscow Cathedral Mosque is the main mosque of Moscow, Russia. It is located on Olimpiysky Avenue, close to the Olympic Stadium in the centre of the city.

• Memorial Museum Cosmonautics

  The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a museum in Moscow, Russia, dedicated to space exploration. It is located within the base of the Monument to the Conquerors of Space in the north-east of the city.

After Lunch we will visit Metro Moscowand shopping at Arbat Street. After brief shopping you will be transferred to train station for your journey to St. Petersburg.

Upon your arrival to St. Petersburg we will go for dinner and check-in to your hotel.

Day 4: St. Petersburg (B/L/D)

Your full day city tour starts with panoramic view of St. Petersburg and visiting:

• Peterhof, Grand Palace, Cascade

  Is a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, commissioned by Peter the Great as a direct response to the Palace of Versailles by Louis XIV of France. Originally intending it in 1709 for country habitation, Peter the Great sought to expand the property as a result of his visit to the French royal court.

• Folklore Show

  Folk Shows in Saint Petersburg are quintessence of rich Russian culture, embodied in traditional dances and songs. Everydoby will understand language of dance and rhytms of songs, no matter, which language he or she speaks. Folkshow is the best way to get acquainted with Russian history and culture and of course to spend unforgettable evening.

Day 5: St. Petersburg – Kazan [(16 h 30 min) by Train] (B/L/D)

After Breakfast and before your long journey to Kazan you will visit Imperial Palaceincluding:

• Hermitage Museum

  Hermitage Museum: The State Hermitage Museum is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The second-largest art museum in the world, it was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired an impressive collection of paintings from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky.

• Winter Palace

  The Winter Palace was the official residence of the Russian Emperors from 1732 to 1917. Today, the palace and its precincts form the Hermitage Museum

• Neva River

  The Neva is a river in northwestern Russia flowing from Lake Ladoga through the western part of Leningrad Oblast to the Neva Bay of the Gulf of Finland. Despite its modest length of 74 kilometres, it is the fourth largest river in Europe in terms of average discharge.

After lunch you will continue your tour with Boat Cruising in Neva River. Have your dinner in the evening and take overnight train with sleeping berth to Kazan.

Day 6: Kazan (B/L/D)

Upon your arrival to Kazan, you start your tour by visiting:

• Kazan Kremlin

  Take in the splendour of this World Heritage-listed gem. It is the only remaining Tatar fortress in Russia and includes sections which date back to the 10th Century.

• Museum of Soviet LifeDelight in the kitsch cultural relics of the Soviet Union. Housed in a former communal apartment, this micro-museum celebrates the cultural happenings of life behind the Iron Curtain.
• Temple of All Religions

  Brainchild of local artist and philanthropist Ilda Khanov, the design for this multi-faith place of worship was inspired by sixteen major religions. Built and maintained by Khanov and his assistants, it also serves as their residence.

After lunch and check-in to the hotel continue your tour, visiting:

• Learning Suyumbike Tower

  Söyembikä Tower, also called the Khan's Mosque, is probably the most familiar landmark and architectural symbol of Kazan. Once the highest structure of that city's kremlin, it used to be one of the so-called leaning towers. By the early 20th century, its inclination was estimated at 194 centimeters.

• Kull Sharif Mosque

  The Kul Sharif Mosque located in Kazan Kremlin, was reputed to be – at the time of its construction – one of the largest mosques in Russia, and in Europe outside of Istanbul.

In the afternoon you will be taken to Kazan city Bazaar for shopping. After having your dinner, drive toward the Hotel.

Day 7: Kazan – Nizhny Novgorod [(5 h 45 min) 394km by Bus] (B/L/D)

Early morning after breakfast, drive toward Nizhny Novgorod. Upon arrival your tour starts with:

• Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

  The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is a fortress in Nizhny Novgorod, the historic city centre.

• Excursion of Volga River Embankment

  The Volga is the longest river in Europe with a catchment area of 1,350,000 square kilometres. It is also Europe's largest river in terms of discharge and drainage basin.

• Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street

  Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is the high street in the historical centre of Nizhny Novgorod and one of its oldest streets. Until 1917 it was considered a street for noblemen. Formed as the main street of the city by the end of the 18th century.After Dinner, Check-in to the hotel.

Day 8: Nizhny Novgorod – Moscow [(7 h 00 min) 474km by Bus] (B/L/D)

Early morning after breakfast we have quick excursion of Nizhny Novgorod city then we go for long journey to Moscow. Upon arrival to Moscow you will check-in to the hotel. After quick refreshment you will be taken to the main shopping centres of Moscow for last day shopping.

• Nizhny Novgorod city

  Nizhny Novgorod is a large city on the Volga River in western Russia. It’s known for its 16th-century Kremlin, ringed by 13 fortified towers, including the Dmitrovskaya Tower. Within the Kremlin’s walls is the green-spired Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, rebuilt in the 17th century. Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum, housed in a grand building, exhibits Russian and European paintings and a collection of icons.

Day 9: Moscow - Tehran - Kuala Lumpur [Departure] (B)

After breakfast you will be transfer for your transit flight to Tehran. Your flight will land at 15:00 in Tehran International Airport. Then your next flight will be at 21:30 to Kuala Lumpur.

Day 10: Kuala Lumpur [Arrival]

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