All of our Leger
Holidays & Short Breaks to Russia have been discounted
from their brochure prices.
Group Travel Available - contact us
for details.
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
Grand
Russian Spectacular - Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: Local
departure 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 catch an overnight ferry to Stockholm, Sweden. B
DAY 5: To Brest and then onto Minsk for an overnight
stay. B,L,D
DAY 13: Arrive in Stockholm, then
cross 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
Included Meals: B=Breakfast,
L=Lunch, D=Dinner
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).
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 to the Kremlin or Armoury.
As the former residence of the Tsars, and today’s Russian
political nerve centre, the Kremlin is an unrivalled architectural
ensemble, whilst the Armoury, the treasury of the Russian
Tsars, boasts a unique collection of gold and silver items.
In the evening, our optional ‘Moscow by Night’ tour covers
the city’s famous underground metro system. Decorated with
chandeliers, marble, granite and coloured glass, the metro
is strikingly beautiful. The highlight is the stunning view
of Moscow’s illuminated buildings, especially the splendid
sight of St. Basil’s Cathedral.
Day 10 St. Petersburg
Sightseeing (included).
This guided tour will introduce
the famous landmarks, history and culture of the city. We’ll
see the magnificent Decembrists Square, the Winter Palace,
St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and the Peter and Paul Fortress, which
became a notorious prison for revolutionaries. St. Petersburg
Ballet is classed as the birthplace of Russian classical ballet,
and we 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, seeing the Aurora Battleship,
the Gulf of Finland and many other sights.
Then enjoy a traditional Russian show on
board, with dancing and singing. Included
in the price is Russian sparkling wine,
vodka, caviar and fresh fruit.
Day 12 Helsinki (included).
Enjoy a short visit to
Finland’s capital city.
Day 13 Stockholm (included).
Enjoy a short
introduction to the city, built on 14 islands
on the outflow of Lake Malaren.
Day 14 Copenhagen Sightseeing
(optional).
Copenhagen has many fascinating
landmarks and architectural masterpieces.
We see the Tivoli Gardens, the
Rosenborg Palace, which is home to the
Danish crown jewels and Edvard Eriksen’s
‘Little Mermaid’, said to be inspired by a
ballet about the famous fairytale.
Flying
Start/Return
On a selection of our
most popular tours, you can choose a flying start (fly out
and join our coach for the return journey), flying return
(travel out by coach and fly home), or fly both ways – whatever
suits you best!
Plus, whichever option you choose, we’ll arrange your flights
and transfers between your hotel and the European airport.
Just look for the tours marked with the ‘Flying Start/Return’
symbol.
Your hotels
You’ll spend one night
at the 3-star Ramada Globus in Berlin; two nights at the 3-star
Hotel Gromada in Warsaw; overnight at the 3-star Planeta,
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 £155 per person is made. Due to new legislation,
the Russian Visa application form must be completed in electronic
format (online via www.asla.co.uk, printed off and signed),
whilst the Belarus Visa remains in hard copy form. 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 Departure Dates & Prices 2009 Tour Code
16RGRV
FREE
local joining points - details
Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
Porterage in all hotels
Smaller, more personal group
15 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, 11 evening meals
and 3 lunches
Services of a local guide in Russia
10 excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary
Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
April 25
£1495 £1421
August
8, 22
£1599 £1520
May 23
£1629 £1548
September
12
£1599 £1520
June 13
£1599 £1520
October
3
£1499 £1425
July 25
£1599 £1520
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£429 • Travel insurance
from £44.95
On all Single Traveller
holidays, at no extra charge and providing you live within
20 miles of one of our joining points, we will collect you
from your home and take you to one of our local joining
points, then return you to your home at the end of your
holiday. On holidays of 12 days duration or more, plus on
the Oberammergau packages, you can reserve this Door-to-Door
service for a charge of £39.99 per car (up to four people
can share). Just look out for the symbol on the holiday
pages.
Nearest joining point supplements apply.
To
book or to check availability Contact Leger Holidays
0845 458 5604 Quote Travel 55 Ref T5501
plus Leger's Holiday Code
Please note - prices may change & will
be confirmed when you call to make a booking.
The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the
price
