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EASTERN EUROPE ESCORTED TOUR RUSSIA,
THE BALTIC STATES, POLAND AND PRAGUE - 18 days
(Moscow, Tyer, Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Narva, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow,
Prague)
This comprehensive escorted
tour includes:
 | Airline ticket
on Star Alliance airlines from one of the listed US cities to Moscow, with
return from Prague |
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Double room accommodations in First Class hotels, as listed |
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Airport-Hotel round trip transfers |
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Meals (B-breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) as indicated by the
itinerary |
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Transportation in Europe by modern motorcoach |
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Services of an English speaking tour director throughout the tour |
 | Local English
speaking city/attraction guides as required by the itinerary |
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Comprehensive sightseeing program and all entrance fees to tourist attractions
listed on the itinerary (unless indicated as optional) |
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Service charges
and hotel taxes |
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Luggage handling
in hotels (one piece per person) |
 
Day 1, Fri: USA - Moscow
Overnight departure to Moscow. Enjoy your in-flight meals and entertainment.
Day 2 (D) Sat: Moscow
Transfer to your hotel, Hotel
Cosmos. The rest of the day is free to rest and relax. Welcome dinner.
Day 3 (B) Sun: Moscow
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart
and soul of the country. Sightseeing tour begins at the Red Square, dominated by
St. Basil's Cathedral and the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory
Museum and see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district.
Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards, then stroll through GUM,
Russia's largest department store. The rest of the day is at leisure. You may
take part in an
optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway.
Day 4 (B/D) Mon: Moscow - Tver - 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. Accommodations at
Beresta Hotel.
Day 5 (B/D) Tue: Novgorod - St. Petersburg
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to
St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via pedestrian bridge
to visit Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the
former capital of Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy the sightseeing tour of the
city, starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, city museum and
cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St.
Isaac's Cathedral.
Accommodations at the Pulkovskaya
Hotel.
Day 6 (B/D) Wed: 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 that are linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as
“Venice of the North”. Today's sightseeing will feature a highlight: the
world-famous
Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day
is free at leisure.
Day 7 (B/D) Thu: St. Petersburg - Narva - 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. Accommodations at
Grand Hotel.
Day 8 (B/D) Fri: Tallinn - 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. Accommodations at Reval
Hotel Latvija or Avalon
Hotel.
Day
9 (B) Sat: Riga
During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magnificent 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.
Day 10 (B/D) Sun: Riga - Vilnius
Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is
at leisure. Accommodations at New
Vilnius Hotel.
Day
11 (B) Mon: 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.
Day 12 (B/L/D) Tue: Vilnius - Warsaw
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day's end. Accommodations
at Holiday
Inn Warsaw.
Day 13 (B) Wed: 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.
Day 14 (B/D) Thu: Warsaw - Czestochowa - Krakow
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St.
Mary in the Jasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black
Madonna". In the afternoon, there is time for an optional side trip to one
of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End your day in Krakow.
Accommodations at Novotel
Centrum Krakow.
Day 15 (B) Fri: Krakow
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the
Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old
Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St.
Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city.
Day 16 (B/D) Sat: Krakow - Prague
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the borders of Slovakia
and Czech Republic. Then, on to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades,
parks and ancient city walls. Accommodations at
Diplomat Hotel Prague.
Day 17 (B) Sun: Prague
Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago and situated on both banks
of the Vltava River, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your
city tour starts with a panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the
Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle
of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the
Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish
Ghetto, Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The balance of the
day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available.
Day
18
(B) Mon: Prague - USA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home. As an
option, you can extend your stay in Czech Republic on individual basis.
Prices with airline tickets and transfers. Departure
taxes, security & fuel surcharges are additional $275-360.
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SF
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| 05/30/08 |
06/16/08 |
$4,434 |
$4,530 |
$4,572 |
$4,491 |
$4,639 |
$4,574 |
$4,669 |
$4,637 |
$4,639 |
$4,609 |
$4,629 |
$4,668 |
$4,687 |
$4,810 |
$4,745 |
$4,715 |
| 06/20/08 |
07/07/08 |
$4,434 |
$4,530 |
$4,572 |
$4,491 |
$4,639 |
$4,574 |
$4,669 |
$4,637 |
$4,639 |
$4,609 |
$4,629 |
$4,668 |
$4,687 |
$4,810 |
$4,745 |
$4,715 |
| 07/11/08 |
07/28/08 |
$4,384 |
$4,480 |
$4,522 |
$4,441 |
$4,589 |
$4,524 |
$4,619 |
$4,587 |
$4,589 |
$4,559 |
$4,579 |
$4,618 |
$4,637 |
$4,760 |
$4,695 |
$4,665 |
| 08/01/08 |
08/18/08 |
$4,384 |
$4,480 |
$4,522 |
$4,441 |
$4,589 |
$4,524 |
$4,619 |
$4,587 |
$4,589 |
$4,559 |
$4,579 |
$4,618 |
$4,637 |
$4,760 |
$4,695 |
$4,665 |
| 08/22/08 |
09/08/08 |
$4,384 |
$4,480 |
$4,522 |
$4,441 |
$4,589 |
$4,524 |
$4,619 |
$4,587 |
$4,589 |
$4,559 |
$4,579 |
$4,618 |
$4,637 |
$4,760 |
$4,695 |
$4,665 |
| 09/12/08 |
09/29/08 |
$4,096 |
$4,093 |
$4,110 |
$4,172 |
$4,189 |
$4,209 |
$4,170 |
$4,170 |
$4,276 |
$4,261 |
$4,298 |
$4,237 |
$4,280 |
$4,413 |
$4,346 |
$4,384 |
| 10/03/08 |
10/20/08 |
$4,096 |
$4,093 |
$4,110 |
$4,172 |
$4,189 |
$4,209 |
$4,170 |
$4,170 |
$4,276 |
$4,261 |
$4,298 |
$4,237 |
$4,280 |
$4,413 |
$4,346 |
$4,384 |
Single supplement - $1,229
Land only price - $3,297
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