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Grand Russian Spectacular - 16 days from £1699

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16-Day Break

  • Day 1 – Local departure by coach then onward to Belgium for an overnight stay. Flying Start/Return available on this tour 
  • Day 2 – Berlin To Berlin for an overnight stay. Join our optional evening sightseeing tour to see all the major sights in Berlin’s historical centre including the cathedral, Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall. B
  • Day 3 – Travel to Warsaw, Poland, for a two-night stay. B,D
  • Day 4 – Warsaw Sightseeing Our included tour of this cultural capital includes the ‘Royal Route’ with its aristocratic residences, the Old Town, the Ghetto Memorial and the Belvedere Palace. Our local guide will reveal many of the stories behind the often tragic history of this fascinating city that was all but destroyed during WWII. B,D
  • Day 5 – To Brest and then onto Minsk, Belarus for an overnight stay. B,L,D
  • Day 6 – To Smolensk and later to Moscow, Russia, for a two-night stay. B,L,D
  • Day 7 – Moscow Sightseeing The Kremlin Discover the vibrant city of Moscow on our included guided sightseeing tour, visiting St. Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, the Kremlin and Novodevichy Convent. You can also enjoy an optional visit inside the Kremlin. In the evening, our optional ‘Moscow by Night’ tour discovers the city’s famous underground metro system. B,D
  • Day 8 – To Tver fro lunch, then Novgorod for an overnight stay. B,L,D
  • Day 9 – To St. Petersburg for a three-night stay. B,D
  • Day 10 – St. Petersburg Sightseeing Our included guided tour will introduce the famous landmarks, history and culture of the city renowned as perhaps the most beautiful in Russia. St. Petersburg Ballet is classed as the birthplace of Russian classical ballet, and you can enjoy an optional evening at one of the famed ballet theatres. B,D
  • Day 11 – St. Petersburg Boat Cruise Free day or join our optional boat cruise along the Neva River with a traditional Russian show on board, with dancing and singing. Included in the price is Russian sparkling wine, vodka, caviar and fruit. B,D
  • Day 12 – Helsinki To Helsinki. Surrounded by 315 islands, Helsinki has an east-meetswest culture combining 450 years of history and wonderful natural surroundings. Overnight ferry to Stockholm, Sweden. B
  • Day 13 – Stockholm Arrive in Stockholm. Enjoy an included introductory tour of one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. It is built on 14 islands and its buildings, greenery and proximity to the water create a stunning setting. We later head across Sweden to Denmark and Copenhagen for an overnight stay. B,D
  • Day 14 – Copenhagen Copenhagen has many fascinating landmarks and architectural masterpieces. Our optional guided sightseeing tour will see the Tivoli Gardens, the Rosenborg Palace and the ‘Little Mermaid’. We then travel to northern Germany via Rodbyhavn/Puttgarden ferry for an overnight stay. B,D
  • Day 15 – To Belgium for an overnight stay. B
  • Day 16 – To Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

Notes

Prices are per person, based on two sharing

Extras:

  • Optional excursions
  • Single room supplement £429
  • Travel insurance from £46.95

Visa - Important Notice - Visas are required for entry into Russia and Belarus, for which an extra charge of approximately £180 per person is made. Details of how to apply will be sent to you approx 12 weeks prior to departure.

Early Booking Discount Special Offer!

£40 off Jun departures when you book before 7th February 2012. Quote reference "JM12" when making your booking by telephone or enter as your discount code on the payment page for online bookings.

Passengers :

Tour Includes

  • Free local joining points
  • Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
    • EXTRA legroom for your added comfort
    • Rear lounge to relax and chat
    • FREE personal headphones with a choice of music & DVDs
  • Porterage in all hotels
  • Smaller, more personal group
  • 15 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast,
    • 11 evening meals
    • 3 lunches
  • Services of a local guide in Russia
  • Included Excursions
    • Warsaw – Poland’s rebuilt capital
    • Moscow – iconic sights and centuries of culture and history
    • St. Petersburg – one of the world’s greatest cities
    • Helsinki – Finland’s capital and largest city
    • Stockholm – Sweden’s attractive capital

Optional Excursions

  • Berlin Evening Sightseeing – guided city tour
  • St. Petersburg Ballet – visit one of the famed theatres
  • Copenhagen Sightseeing – fascinating landmarks and architectural jewels
  • The Kremlin – former residence of the Tsars
  • Moscow by Night
  • St. Petersburg boat cruise

Map

Tour Dates

Grand Russian Spectacular (16 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 16RGRV/1

19 May 2012 - £1,869.00

16 June 2012 - £1,869.00

07 July 2012 - £1,839.00

04 August 2012 - £1,839.00

15 September 2012 - £1,839.00