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Napoleon Invasion of Russia in 1812 offered by supplier M08558 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 8 day(s) Group Size: 1 - 99 people Destination(s): Russia   Specialty Categories: Archeology/History   Military History   Season: August - September Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 2400 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 3500 US Dollar (USD)

Tour Dates for 2011: August 30 - September 6.

Our tour visits the main battlefields of the Great Patriotic War of 1812, including an extensive visit to the great and bloody battlefield of Borodino with its numerous memorials and museums. The highlight of the trip is the re-enactment of Borodino Battle conducted on the sight of the battle. We also visit sites relating to the 1812 campaign, from Smolensk to Moscow, where we enjoy visits to battlefields and museums. Of course, no visit to Moscow would be without a visit to the Red Square and the Kremlin.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Fly to Moscow. Check into our hotel for two nights. Includes: (B).

Day 2: Breakfast in the hotel. This morning we take a tour around central Moscow including the GUM department store, Lubyanka Square, Red Square and Lenin's tomb. Lunch. After lunch we explore the Kremlin. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 3: Drive to Smolensk. It is a long drive but a wonderful opportunity to see the countryside, appreciate the scale of Russia and the campaign. We check in our hotel for two nights. There will be an opportunity for some free time before dinner. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 4: Tour of Smolensk which visits main memorials to city defenders and battle sights. In the afternoon we explore the battlefield at Krasnoe. Return to hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 5: Drive to the Borodino Battlefield History Museum and Reserve. Full explanatory tour of Borodino battle includes all of the major locations such as the Bagration fleches, the Rayevsky Battery, the Shevardino Redoubt and numerous memorials commemorating this battles, fought on 7 September 1812. Check in hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 6: Today is given to re-enactment. We will follow the museum program which we get to know before the festival. Sack lunch and regular dinner will be provided in due time. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 7: Drive to Moscow and have lunch. Explore Borodino Panorama and the Arch of Triumph. Check in our hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 8: Leave hotel for the return flight from Moscow. End of the tour. Includes: (B).

Note: All quotes are the matter of change without notice unless confirmed.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Prices:
- Price of the tour: USD 2400.00 p/p
- Single supplement: USD 446.

Price Includes:
- Visa Support
- Hotels in Moscow, Smolensk and Borodino area
- Meals full board
- Car or bus service as per program, including transfers on the first and the last days of the trip
- Guide services along the trip
- Entrance fees in all museums as per program.

Note: In case your flight is at a different time from the rest of the group a separate fee for a transfer is applied.

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