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Moscow
to Baltic States, Poland, Prague and Vienna
19 days from Moscow to
Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow,
Prague and Vienna
Included
Features
- First
class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Service
charges and hotel taxes
- Breakfast
daily, 1 lunch and 10 dinners
- Airport
transfers
- Touring by
modern motor-coach
- Professional
Tour Director throughout
- Luggage
handling
Sightseeing
- Moscow
- Novgorod
- St.
Petersburg
- Tallinn
- Riga
- Vilnius
- Warsaw
- Krakow
- Prague
- Vienna
Hotels
- Moscow,
Marriott Grand
- Novgorod,
Beresta
- St.
Petersburg, Park Inn Pulkovskaya
- Tallinn,
Meriton Grand
- Riga,
Reval Hotel Latvija
- Riga,
Avalon
- Vilnius,
New Vilnius Hotel
- Warsaw,
Holiday Inn
- Krakow,
Novotel Centrum
- Prague,
Diplomat
- Vienna,
Ananas
- Vienna,
Savoyen
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 9, (Sun) to Vilnius
Morning departure for
Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure.
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.
Day 11, (Tue) to Warsaw1
Cross the border into
Poland and reach Warsaw at day's end.
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.
Day 13, (Thu) to Krakow
This morning, journey
to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the
Yasna 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.
Day 14, (Fri) in 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 15, (Sat) to 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.
Day 16, (Sun) in 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 17, (Mon) to Vienna
Today's destination is
Vienna, the "City of Waltz", and one of Europe's loveliest cities.
Day 18, (Tue) in Vienna
On your morning
sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the
Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater
amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other
vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon is at
leisure. Farwell dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 19, (Wed) depart
Vienna
Transfer to the
airport for your departure flight.
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