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Guaranteed Tours 2010: Russia, Baltic States, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria
offered by supplier M19271 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 19
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 50
people
Destination(s):
Latvia
Lithuania
Estonia
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: May - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 4095 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 5740 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Moscow. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this evening.
Day 2: Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway.
Day 3: Tver and Novgorod. After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago.
Day 4: St. Petersburg. A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a first sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral.
Day 5: St. Petersburg. There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 6: Tallinn. Journey to Estonia, where your first stop is Narva. Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland.
Day 7: Riga. On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga, the capital of Latvia.
Day 8: Riga. During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is free.
Day 9: Vilnius. Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 10: Vilnius. The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas' Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an optional excursion to Trakai.
Day 11: Warsaw. Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day's end.
Day 12: Warsaw. This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert.
Day 13: Krakow. This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna". In the afternoon, there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End your day in Krakow.
Day 14: Krakow. Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city.
Day 15: Prague. After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls.
Day 16: Prague. Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago and situated on both banks of the Vltava River, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with a panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The balance of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available.
Day 17: Vienna. Today's destination is Vienna, the "City of Waltz", and one of Europe's loveliest cities.
Day 18: Vienna. On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Farwell dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 19: Depart Vienna. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Travel Dates:
- 8 May to 28 May
- 29 May to 16 Jun
- 19 Jun to 7 Jul
- 10 Jul to 28 Jul
- 31 Jul to 18 Aug
- 21 Aug to 8 Sept
- 11 Sept to 29 Sept
- 2 Oct to 20 Oct.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 10 dinners
- Airport transfers
- Touring by modern motor-coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling.
- Sightseeing Tours in Moscow, Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna
- Accommodation:
* Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
* Novgorod: Beresta (F)
* St. Petersburg: Park Inn Pulkovskaya (F)
* Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)
* Riga: Avalon Hotel (SF) / Reval Hotel Latvija (SF)
* Vilnius: New Vilnius Hotel (SF)
* Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)
* Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (F)
* Prague: Diplomat (F)
* Vienna: Savoyen / Ananas (F).
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