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EASTERN EUROPE ESCORTED TOUR

RUSSIA, THE BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE AND VIENNA - 20 days
(Moscow, Tyer, Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Narva, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Vienna)
   

This comprehensive escorted tour includes:
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Airline ticket on Star Alliance airlines from one of the listed US cities to Moscow, with return from Vienna

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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

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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 - Vienna
Today's destination is Vienna, the "City of Waltz", and one of Europe's loveliest cities. Accommodations at Ananas Hotel.
Day 19 (B/D) Tue: 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 20 (B) Wed: Vienna - USA

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home. As an option, you can extend your stay in Austria on individual basis.

Prices with airline tickets and transfers. Departure taxes, security & fuel surcharges are additional $275-360.

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05/30/08 06/18/08 $4,757 $4,854 $4,896 $4,800 $4,965 $4,897 $4,967 $4,948 $4,976 $4,905 $4,948 $4,986 $5,006 $5,114 $5,057 $5,037
06/20/08 07/09/08 $4,757 $4,854 $4,896 $4,800 $4,965 $4,897 $4,967 $4,948 $4,976 $4,905 $4,948 $4,986 $5,006 $5,114 $5,057 $5,037
07/11/08 07/30/08 $4,707 $4,804 $4,846 $4,750 $4,915 $4,847 $4,917 $4,898 $4,926 $4,855 $4,898 $4,936 $4,956 $5,064 $5,007 $4,987
08/01/08 08/20/08 $4,707 $4,804 $4,846 $4,750 $4,915 $4,847 $4,917 $4,898 $4,926 $4,855 $4,898 $4,936 $4,956 $5,064 $5,007 $4,987
08/22/08 09/10/08 $4,707 $4,804 $4,846 $4,750 $4,915 $4,847 $4,917 $4,898 $4,926 $4,855 $4,898 $4,936 $4,956 $5,064 $5,007 $4,987
09/12/08 10/01/08 $4,472 $4,490 $4,503 $4,507 $4,514 $4,585 $4,576 $4,577 $4,615 $4,570 $4,596 $4,621 $4,662 $4,676 $4,609 $4,658
10/03/08 10/22/08 $4,472 $4,490 $4,503 $4,507 $4,514 $4,585 $4,576 $4,577 $4,615 $4,570 $4,596 $4,621 $4,662 $4,676 $4,609 $4,658

Single supplement - $1,429
Land only price - $3,695

C.S.T. # 1008030-10
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