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Moscow - Tver - Novgorod - St.Petersburg
April - October 2012, 8 days / 7 nights
Dates:
28 Apr - 04 May 2012
12 May - 18 May 2012
26 May - 01 Jun 2012
23 Jun - 29 Jun 2012
07 Jul - 13 Jul 2012
28 Jul - 03 Aug 2012
25 Aug - 31 Aug 2012
08 Sep - 14 Sep 2012
22 Sep - 28 Sep 2012
06 Oct - 12 Oct 2012
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner in the evening. (D)
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday
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. (B)
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city oers 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. (B, L, D)
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday
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 rst 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. (B, D)
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday
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. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great's Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)
Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Thursday
Free day for shopping or individual activities. An optional tour to visit private palace & park of Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin, will be available. (B)
Day 7, depart St. Petersburg, Friday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure ight. (B)
Prices:
Per person in Twin: $ 1,850
Single room supplement: $ 744
Hotels:
- Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
- Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)
- St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)
Sightseeing tours included:
- Moscow
- Novgorod
- St. Petersburg
Included features:
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
- Airport transfers
- Touring by modern motor-coach
- Professional English speaking tour director
- Luggage handling
- Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
To book Little tour of Russia please contact us info@grandbaltics.com
Additional information about the tour
The tour is provided by Mediterranean, Central and Eastern Europe's leading tour operator since 1951.
• Guaranteed departures
All tour departures are guaranteed giving you the advantage of planning your overseas trips well in advance.
• English speaking tours
All escorted tours are conducted only in English and are managed by an experienced tour leaders who have intimate and extensive knowledge of the destinations.
• Modern air-conditioned motor coaches
During the trip are used modern air-conditioned motor coaches to guarantee you a safe and comfortable trip.
• Complete travel service
Apart from guaranteed Baltic and Europe tours bookings, we will assist you with pre and post tour hotel accommodations, air-tickets and visa invitations.
• Bookings
All bookings must be made in writing. To reserve a tour please e-mail us: info@grandbaltics.com. Your booking will be confirmed immediately in most cases.
• Payments
30% pre-payment for all ordered tours is required at the moment of booking.
If 30% pre-payment is not received 5 working days after the guaranteed departure booking confirmation was sent - the reservation is cancelled automatically.
The rest 70% of grand total amount (including all optional services) must be paid 6 weeks (42 days) before tour start day.
• Cancellations
For cancellations made:
49 – 28 days prior to arrival a cancellation fee of 50% of the total tour costs is charged.
27 – 22 days prior to arrival a cancellation fee of 75% of the total tour costs is charged.
Cancellation later than 21 days prior to arrival and “no-show” a cancellation fee of 100% of the total tour costs is charged.
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