14 Day Russia & Baltics

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Moscow, Warsaw-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 12 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Marriott Grand, Moscow 1 night Beresta Palace, Novgorod 2 nights Hotel Park Inn Pulkovskaya, St. Petersburg 1 night Grand, Tallinn 2 nights Avalon Hotel, Riga 2 nights New Vilnius, Vilnius 2 nights Holiday Inn, Warsaw All transfers 20 meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 7 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Armory Museum, Moscow St. Sophia Cathedral, Novgorod Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn Medieval Old Town of Vilnius Lazienki Park, Warsaw Itinerary DAY 1, Friday - Depart USA Depart the USA for Russia. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Moscow Arrive in Moscow and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation Overnight: Moscow Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Sunday - Moscow City Tour Tour Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world and the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Begin at Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory, Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Drive on wide boulevards and stroll through GUM, the largest Russian department store. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Moscow Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Monday - Tour of Tver Depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled against the banks of the Volga River. The city offers fascinating treasures including Putyevo Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy an orientation tour of Tver before continuing to Novgorod, founded 1110 years ago, near Lake Snezhskoye Overnight: Novgorod Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 5, Tuesday - Tour of Novgorod, Tour of St. Petersburg This morning, begin your tour of Novgorod with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral in the Citadel. Afterwards, walk the pedestrian bridge over the Volkhov River and visit Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, drive to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars, and today Russia's second-largest city, after Moscow. On arrival, visit Peter and Paul Fortress, which houses the crypt of several Russian Emperors, and St. Isaac's Cathedral Overnight: St. Petersburg Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6, Wednesday - Visit to the Hermitage Museum This morning, visit St. Petersburg's most famous museum, the Hermitage, home to one of the largest and richest collections of Western art in the world. Among the museum's vast collection, which spans six buildings (the most famous being the Winter Palace), priceless works by artists such as Michelangelo, da Vinci, Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and many others are displayed amid opulent architectural design. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight: St. Petersburg Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Thursday - Travel to Tallinn This morning, cross the border at Narva and drive to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, situated on the southern coast of the Finnish bay. Tallinn is filled with typical narrow medieval streets, towers and Gothic churches. Overnight: Tallinn Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 8. Friday - Tallinn City Tour Morning tour of Tallinn, beginning with a bus drive along the park of Kadriorg (founded by Peter the Great), the Song Festival grounds and the ruins of the 15th century Brigit's convent in Pirita. Then continue on a walking tour of the old town, including the Toompea Castle, the 14th century Gothic Town Hall and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. In the afternoon drive to Riga, capital of the Latvian Republic, situated at the mouth of the Dougava River Overnight: Riga Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 9, Saturday - Riga City Tour This morning, a tour of Riga features the city's architecture encompassing Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classic facades. View Riga Castle, St. Jacob's Cathedral and the Liberty monument. Afternoon at leisure Overnight: Riga Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Sunday - Travel to Vilnius Depart Riga for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania Overnight: Vilnius Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 11, Monday - Vilnius City Tour A morning tour of Vilnius includes St. Peter and Paul Church and St. Anna's Church. View Vilnius University, Gediminas Tower and Vilnius Castle in the Upper Town. Afternoon at leisure Overnight: Vilnius Meals: Breakfast DAY 12, Tuesday - Travel to Warsaw Today, depart Lithuania and cross the border into Poland. Continue to Warsaw Overnight: Warsaw Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 13 - Wednesday, Warsaw City Tour Enjoy a morning tour of Warsaw. Drive along the Royal route, from the magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park with its Palace, the summer residence of the last King of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture, the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Warsaw Meals: Breakfast DAY 14 - Thursday - Depart for USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land May 30; Jun 20; Jul 11; Aug 1 2629 3779 Aug 22 2629 3639 Sep 12 2629 3359 Oct 3 2629 3469 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, visa fees & tips to guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. Hotel Plans 14 Day Russia & Baltics - [details] Marriott Grand Hotel Moscow   Moscow This superior first class hotel is located in the heart of Moscow. [more] Beresta Palace   Novgorod This first class hotel is situated in Historic Novgorod, between St Petersburg and Moscow. [more] Hotel Park Inn Pulkovskaya   St. Petersburg This first class hotel is situated in the luxurious section of St. Petersburg. [more] Grand Hotel   Tallinn This first class hotel offers a magnificent view over the historic city walls of Tallinn and the Parliament buildings. [more] Avalon Hotel   Riga This first class hotel is located in the heart of the historic old town opposite the Central Market. [more] New Vilnius Hotel   Vilnius This first class hotel is situated in the city center and within walking distance to the old town, main business and entertainment centers. [more] Holiday Inn   Warsaw This first class hotel is centrally located within easy walking distance of the shops and business district of Warsaw. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11