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Wonders of St. Petersburg Novgorod & Moscow 2009

Highlights

  • St.Petersburg
  • Novgorod
  • Moscow

    Wonders of St. Petersburg Novgorod & Moscow 2009 Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights
  • St. Petersburg: Sightseeing includes views of the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Nevsky Prospekt and a visit of the St. Peter and Paul fortress, plus a visit to the Hermitage Museum.
  • Moscow: Sightseeing including Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin Walls.
  • Novogorod Orientation seeing St. Sophie's Cathedral & Kremlin Fort.
  • Dining Highlights
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Moscow.
  • 7 Hot buffet breakfasts
  • 3 three-course dinners
  • 1 Lunch in Tver12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
  • First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors
  • A qualified local city guide in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 9 (conditions apply)
  • Airport Transfers
    Airport Transfers Group transfers on arrival at St. Petersburg Airport will operate at 11.30, 14.30 and 17.00. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Moscow Sheremetyeno Airport at 05.00 and 11.00 and at Moscow Domodedevo Airport at 05.00 and 13.00.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London's airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London's Heathrow - Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London's Heathr
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  • Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  • In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar's control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  • All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London's Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
  • Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar's Land and Air packages arriving at London's Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London's Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Important note:
    Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.
    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
    - For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
    Call (425) 821-4100 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7498802
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    OfferOffer valid through 12/31/2008
    Duration
    9 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA
    : Overnight flight to St Petersburg.
    Day 2St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg (3 nights)
    : Welcome to the magnificent city of St. Petersburg. Then time to relax and unwind before meeting our Tour Director and fellow travelers tonight for a Welcome Drink before dinner in the hotel. (Dinner)

    Hotel: Sokos Olympic Garden (3 nights)
    Day 5NovgorodSt. Petersburg - Novgorod
    : This afternoon our journey takes us over the vast Russian plains to ancient Novgorod, which was one of the greatest international trade centres on the Baltic-Volga commercial route which tied northern Europe with Asia as early as in the mid 8th century. On our arrival, an orientation tour shows us the Kremlin Fort and grounds, the Millennium Monument and the St. Sophia Cathedral which is the oldest surviving stone structure in Russia dating from 1045. It is renowned for the famous icon of the 12th century, the Virgin of the Sign, which was returned back to the cathedral in 1991 when divine services were resumed. Tonight we enjoy dinner in our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Beresta Palace
    Day 6MoscowNovgorod - Tver - Moscow (3 nights)
    : This morning after breakfast a scenic drive will bring us to the region of Tver which was once the capital of a powerful medieval state and a model provincial town in Imperial Russia. It is located at the confluence of the Volga and Tvertsa rivers and we will enjoy our lunch in this region. Then we continue to Klin, once the home of the great composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It was here that the composer created his famous ballets The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. Then we journey onto Moscow for our three-night stay. Moscow is the capital and the largest city of Russia and the largest city in Europe with its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world. Moscow is the country's political, economic, religious, financial, educational and transportation centre. It is located on the Moskva River and it was the capital of the former Soviet Union. The city is now a major economic centre and is home to the largest number of billionaires in the world in 2007, Moscow was named the world's most expensive city for the second year in a row. Tonight we have dinner in our hotel and look forward to our exploration of this fascinating city over the next two days. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Sovietsky (3 nights)
    Day 7-8Moscow& 8 - Moscow sightseeing and at leisure
    : On our first day we will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which shows us Red Square, St. Basil's domed cathedral and the Kremlin Walls. Later, enjoy time on your own to shop or further explore before returning to your hotel. Perhaps in your free time take an excursion to Zagorsk - a centre of ancient Russian art
    and architecture. During our stay in Moscow, our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure of this intriguing city. On our final night we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and fellow travelers in a local
    restaurant. (Buffet breakfast) (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
    Day 9Moscow - USAMoscow - USA
    : This morning we bid farewell to our Tour Director and traveling companions as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
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    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    April 25, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    May 02, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    May 09, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    May 16, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    May 23, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    May 30, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    June 06, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    June 13, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    June 20, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    June 27, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    July 04, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    July 11, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    July 18, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    July 25, 2009Land Price$2,375.00 (USD)Quote
    August 01, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    August 08, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    August 15, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    August 22, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    August 29, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    September 05, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    September 12, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    September 19, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    September 26, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    October 03, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    October 10, 2009Land Price$2,125.00 (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    *
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    ***
    **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
    - For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.

     
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