Itinerary
Day 1, (Sat) arrive in Moscow
Upon arrival, you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. The rest
of the day is free to relax. Welcome
dinner this evening. O D
Day 2, (Sun) in Moscow
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. O B
Day 3, (Mon) to Tver and Novgorod
After an early breakfast, depart for
Tver, an ancient trading port
nestled on the banks of the Volga
River. The city offers 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. O B D
Day 4, (Tue) to St. Petersburg
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 first
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. O B D
Day 5, (Wed) in St. Petersburg
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. O B
Day 6, (Thu) to Tallinn
Journey to Estonia, where your first
stop is Narva. Continue to Tallinn,
capital of Estonia and situated on
the southern coast of the Gulf of
Finland. O BD
Day 7, (Fri) to Riga
On a walking tour of the Upper and
Lower Old Town, a UNESCO World
Heritage site, visit orthodox
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next,
visit Toompea Castle and see the
14th century gothic Town Hall. This
afternoon, on to Riga, the capital
of Latvia. O B D
Day 8, (Sat) in Riga
During your sightseeing tour, see
Riga Castle, the magnificant Dome
Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St.
Peter's Church, the Parliament
building, Liberty Monument and the
district of Art Nouveau houses. Your
afternoon is free. O B
Day 9, (Sun) to Vilnius
Morning departure for Vilnius,
capital of Lithuania. The rest of
the day is at leisure. O B D
Day 10, (Mon) in Vilnius
The city of Vilnius is located on
the confluence of the Neris and
Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius,
visit Peter and Paul Church and St.
Anna's Church. View Vilnius
University, dating back to 1570,
Gediminas' Tower in the Upper Town
and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is
free or you may take an optional
excursion to Trakai. O B
Day 11, (Tue) to Warsaw
Cross the border into Poland and
reach Warsaw at day's end. O B L D
Day 12, (Wed) in Warsaw
This 700 year old capital of Poland
is a symbol of nationhood and the
will to survive against great odds.
A sightseeing tour here includes a
drive along the famous Royal Route
from magnificent Castle Square to
Lazienki Park and Palace, summer
residence of the last king of
Poland. Pass by the Palace of
Science and Culture (known as a
"wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens,
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw
Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue
with the walking tour of the Old
Town, Old Market Square and St.
John's Cathedral. The rest of the
day is free for relaxing, shopping,
a stroll through the city or an
optional late afternoon Chopin
concert. O B
Day 13, (Thu) depart Warsaw
After breakfast, transfer to the
airport for your departure flight. B
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight
| Start Date |
End Date |
Per
person in twin |
Single room supplement |
| 09 May 2009 |
21 May 2009 |
$ 3,048 |
$ 1,058 |
| 30 May 2009 |
11 June 2009 |
$ 3,048 |
$ 1,058 |
| 27 June 2009 |
09 July 2009 |
$ 3,048 |
$ 1,058 |
| 11 July 2009 |
23 July 2009 |
$ 3,048 |
$ 1,058 |
| 01 August 2009 |
13 August 2009 |
$ 3,048 |
$ 1,058 |
| 22 August 2009 |
03 September 2009 |
$ 3,048 |
$ 1,058 |
| 12 September 2009 |
24 September 2009 |
$ 3,048 |
$ 1,058 |
| 03 October 2009 |
15 October 2009 |
$ 3,048 |
$ 1,058 |
| Prices for
the K982 - THE BEST OF RUSSIA... tour. |