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| Grand
Russian Spectacular Coach Holidays 16 Days - 5% Discount Insights into Berlin and Warsaw, breathtaking tours of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and a taste of the capitals of Scandinavia – just some of the highlights of this once-in-a-lifetime tour |
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| Grand Russian Spectacular - Itinerary | |
DAY
1: Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay. |
DAY
9: To St. Petersburg for a 3-night stay. B,D |
DAY
2: To Berlin, Germany, for an overnight stay. B |
DAY
10: St. Petersburg. B,D |
DAY
3: To Warsaw, Poland, for a 2-night stay. B,D |
DAY
11: St. Petersburg. B,D |
DAY
4: Warsaw. B,D |
DAY
12: To Helsinki, then overnight ferry to Stockholm, Sweden. B |
DAY
5: To Brest and then onto Minsk, Belarus for an overnight stay. B,L,D |
DAY
13: Arrive in Stockholm. Across Sweden to Copenhagen for a 2-night stay. B,D |
DAY
6: To Smolensk and later to Moscow, Russia, for a 2-night stay. B,L,D |
DAY
14: Copenhagen. B,D |
DAY
7: Moscow. B,D |
DAY
15: To Rodbyhavn, then by ferry to Puttgarden, Germany, before an overnight stay in Belgium. B |
DAY
8: To Novgorod for an overnight stay. B,L,D |
DAY
16: To Calais then return home. B |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner |
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| Excursions and visits |
Day
2 Berlin Evening Tour (optional) |
An evening sightseeing
tour takes in all the major sights in Berlin’s historical
centre, including the Cathedral, Brandenburg Gate and Berlin
Wall. |
Day 4 Warsaw Sightseeing
(included) |
Our 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 provide an informative commentary, revealing
many of the stories behind the often tragic history of this
fascinating city that was all but destroyed during WWII. |
Day 7 Moscow Sightseeing (included);
The Kremlin (optional); Moscow by
Night Tour (optional) |
Discover the
vibrant capital of Moscow on our guided
sightseeing tour, introducing Novodevichy
Convent, Red Square, the Kremlin and
St. Basil’s Cathedral. 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. |
Day 10 St. Petersburg Sightseeing
(included) and and St. Petersburg
Ballet (optional) |
This guided tour will
introduce the famous landmarks, history
and culture of the city. St. Petersburg Ballet
is classed as the birthplace of Russian
classical ballet, and you can enjoy an
optional evening at one of the famed
St. Petersburg ballet theatres. |
Day 11 St. Petersburg
Boat Cruise (optional) |
Join a boat cruise along the
Neva River. Then enjoy a traditional Russian show on board, with dancing and
singing. Included in the price is Russian
sparkling wine, vodka, caviar and fruit. |
Day 12 Helsinki (included) |
Enjoy a short
visit to Finland’s capital city, where western
and eastern cultures meet. Finnish design
and 450 years of history combine with
wonderful natural surroundings to make
Helsinki a fascinating city to visit. |
Day 13 Stockholm (included) |
Enjoy a
short introduction to the city of
Stockholm, 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. |
Day 14 Copenhagen Sightseeing
(optional) |
Copenhagen has many
fascinating landmarks and architectural
masterpieces. We see the Tivoli Gardens,
the Rosenborg Palace and the ‘Little
Mermaid’. |
| Flying Start |
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Depart the U.K. a day later
than the coach option and join the tour on
Day 2. Ask for details. |
| Your hotels |
You’ll spend one night at the 3-star
Ramada Globus in Berlin; two nights at
the 3-star Hotel Gromada or similar in
Warsaw; overnight at the 3-star Hotel
Planeta or similar, Minsk; two nights at
the 3-star Hotel Cosmos or similar in
Moscow; overnight at the 3-star Hotel
Volkhov or similar, Novgorod; three
nights at the 3-star Hotel Neptun or
similar in St. Petersburg; overnight on
the cruise ferry to Stockholm in a
2-berth cabin; and two nights at the
3-star Glostrup Park, Copenhagen.
Overnight stays in Belgium are in
city-style hotels. |
| Visa - important note |
Visas are required for entry into Russia and Belarus, for which an extra charge of
approximately £170 per person is made. We will send the paperwork to you 12
weeks prior to departure, together with the exact prices and helpful instructions on
how to apply with regard to both visas. Your passport will need to be sent with your
visa applications, which may take up to six weeks to process. |
| Silver Service Coach |
| As
well as extra legroom and a spacious rear lounge, Silver
Service is much more than a coach with added comfort and
facilities. The spacious rear lounge is
the ideal place to meet your fellow travellers, relax or
simply have a change of scene. And, you’ll get extra benefits
such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions
on selected tours. |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2010/2011 Tour Code 16RGRV | |||
FREE
local joining points 15 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, 11 evening meals & 3 lunches Services of a local guide in Russia |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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September
4 |
£1739 £1653 |
July 2 2011 |
£1799 £1710 |
| October 2 | £1599 £1520 |
August 6 2011 |
£1799 £1710 |
| April 30 2011 | £1699 £1615 |
September 3 2011 |
£1799 £1710 |
| May 21 2011 | £1829 £1738 |
September 24 2011 | £1699 £1615 |
| June 11 2011 | £1899 £1805 |
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Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £429 • Travel insurance
from £44.95 |
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| Travel Door-to-Door |
On holidays of
12 days duration or more, you don’t
even have to think about getting to
your local joining point! Provided you
live within 20 miles of one of our free
joining points, from only £49.99 per
car, we’ll pick you up from your home
and take you there and then return you
back home at the end of your holiday. |