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Poland Russia Lithuania |
Tour Type: Discovery
Tour Duration: 14 Days (13 Nights)
From: Warsaw to Moscow
Tour Code: E977B
Operator: Insight Vacations |
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Tour Description
Set out from a resurgent Warsaw for the burgeoning Baltic capitals. Your journey reaches its zenith with three nights in each of Russia's great imperial cities. This tour moves at a comfortable pace with two-night stays in Warsaw, Tallinn and Vilnius, plus three-nights in both Moscow and St Petersburg. This allows for in-depth exploration, as well as leisure time to shop, relax or indulge in optional excursions. The Radisson Blu brand is synonymous with chic, style and elegance. The three properties in the Baltic States are all conveniently located. The Courtyard Marriott Pushkin claims to be one of the finest hotels in St Petersburg.What's Included
Quality Dining
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Tallinn Dine-Around evening (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celelbration Dinner at a Moscow restaurant including wine and good cheer (CD)
- 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), and 4 three-course table d´hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight´s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- One-way train journey from St Petersburg to Moscow
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 1 and Day 14 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Highlights
- Warsaw: See the Palace of Culture, the Chopin Monument in Lazienki Park, visit the Ghetto Memorial and walk through the Old Town to enjoy a film about its reconstruction after WWII.
- Vilnius: Visit the church of St Peter and St Paul and see the cathedral. Walk with a guide through the Old Town to the Jesuit University, Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet headquarters of the KGB. Visit the restored red-brick Gothic castle of Trakai
- Siauliai: Visit the astonishing `Votive Hill of Crosses´.
- Riga: Visit Domkirk and see the city walls, House of the Three Brothers, Swedish Gate and the castle of the Livonian Knights.
- Tallinn: Stroll the cobbled streets of the Old Town to see the Weighing House, Pharmacy and Town Hall in the Market Square.
- Narva: See the Hermannsburg fortress.
- St Petersburg: See the great dome of St Isaac´s Cathedral, the fortress of St Peter and Paul and the cruiser `Aurora´. Drive down Nevsky Prospekt to see the Cathedral of Kazan. Tour the spectacular collection in the Hermitage Museum.
- Petrodvorets: Visit the gardens and fountains of Peter the Great´s summer residence.
- Moscow: Visit the glorious metro stations. Tour Red Square, seeing St Basil´s Cathedral and Lenin´s tomb. Visit one of the Cathedrals inside the Kremlin walls.
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Warsaw At Leisure
Welcome to Poland! On arrival at Warsaw Airport, your airport transfers depart for the tour hotel at 10:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Relax and settle in before joining your fellow guests and Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with drink and a light meal, followed by time to relax and explore. Stay: Sheraton (RW) |
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Warsaw Sightseeing
Your guided tour of the Polish capital reveals just how well the city was restored after almost complete obliteration during World War II - largely due to the amazing detail in Canaletto´s paintings! Pass the `wedding cake´ Palace of Culture and stroll through Lazienki Park to the Chopin Memorial. Now some time to reflect at the Memorial of the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto. Finally, walk to the Market Square in the Old Town to watch a fascinating film about the reconstruction of the city. The rest of the day is at leisure. (BB)
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Warsaw - Vilnius
Pass lakeside Augustow and Suwalki on a scenic drive through Mazuria, a region richly endowed with a plethora of lakes and vast forests. Cross into Lithuania and continue to the capital city of Vilnius. Stay: Radisson Blu Astorija (BB/D) |
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Vilnius Sightseeing
Sightseeing starts in the baroque church of St Peter and St Paul before moving on to see the neo-classical cathedral and joining a local guide for a leisurely walking tour of the Old Town. See the Jesuit University, the Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet KGB headquarters, a reminder of grim and relatively recent events. Finally, enjoy a highlight visit to the island castle of Trakai. (BB)
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Vilnius - Siauliai - Riga
Head north to visit the unusual `Votive Hill of Crosses´ near Siauliai, the symbol of resistance against the Soviet occupation. Then it´s on to the Latvian capital of Riga. Stay: Radisson Blu Riga (BB/D)
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Riga - Tallinn
A tour of Riga´s Old Town includes a visit to the Domkirk and shows you the city walls. See the House of the Three Brothers as well as the Swedish Gate and the castle of the Livonian Knights. Now drive along the shores of the Gulf of Riga and cross the Estonian border to reach Tallinn, hailed by travel aficionados as the `New Prague´. For your dining pleasure this evening, you are invited to choose from a selection of local restaurants. Stay: Radisson Blu Olumpia (BB/DA)
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Tallinn Sightseeing
Drift back through 800 years of history as you amble through the cobbled streets of the Old Town. Visit the market square with its old German Weighing House, Pharmacy and Town Hall. The energetic can walk up Toompea Hill to the castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Then enjoy some time to browse Tallinn´s shops which are famous for fine amber and silver jewelry. (BB)
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Tallinn - Narva - St Petersburg
Head east to the town of Narva, dominated by the mighty Hermannsburg fortress. The river Narva at this point forms the border with Russia, which you cross on your way to St Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Enjoy a champagne dinner in the evening. Stay: Courtyard Marriott Pushkin (BB/D)
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St Petersburg Sightseeing
On your sightseeing tour, see the fortress of St Peter and Paul, the gilded dome of St Isaac´s Cathedral, and the cruiser, `Aurora´, now a memorial of the Russian Revolution. Travel down St. Petersburg´s main avenue, Nevsky Prospekt, for views of the great Cathedral of Kazan, then tour the Hermitage, one of the world´s greatest museums, housing a superb collection of priceless art. (BB)
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St Petersburg
Visit the fabulous gardens and fountains of Peter the Great´s summer residence at Petrodvorets. Back in St Petersburg this afternoon there´s time to shop along the bustling Nevsky Prospekt. (BB)
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St Petersburg - Moscow
A city of incomparable architectural, historic and artistic interest, St Petersburg is all yours this morning to enjoy as you wish. This afternoon, discover the unique adventure of train travel `soviet style´ as you head for the capital. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and a leisurely three night stay. Stay: Crowne Plaza (BB/D)
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Moscow Sightseeing
Moscow is a city which has captivated the imagination of travellers for centuries. A sightseeing tour takes in Red Square, seeing St Basil´s Cathedral and Lenin´s Tomb. Walk inside the walls of the Kremlin Fortress to visit one of the cathedrals before exploring the opulent Metro stations. Then you are at leisure. (BB)
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Moscow At Leisure
A full day has been set aside for you to explore Moscow at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Gum department store or the Kremlin museum to gaze at the treasury of the Tsars. This evening enjoy good food, good wine and good company at an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner in a Russian restaurant. (BB/HD)
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Moscow
Departure transfers will arrive at Moscow´s Sheremetyevo airport at 05.00 and 11.00 and at Moscow´s Domodedevo airport at 05.00 and 13.00. (BB)
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Tour Prices
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| 17 May 2012 |
30 May 2012 |
AU $3,285 |
AU $4,030 |
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AU $3,185 |
| 24 May 2012 |
06 Jun 2012 |
AU $3,285 |
AU $4,145 |
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AU $3,185 |
| 31 May 2012 |
13 Jun 2012 |
AU $3,375 |
AU $4,235 |
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AU $3,275 |
| 07 Jun 2012 |
20 Jun 2012 |
AU $3,375 |
AU $4,235 |
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AU $3,275 |
| 14 Jun 2012 |
27 Jun 2012 |
AU $3,375 |
AU $4,235 |
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AU $3,275 |
| 21 Jun 2012 |
04 Jul 2012 |
AU $3,375 |
AU $4,235 |
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AU $3,275 |
| 28 Jun 2012 |
11 Jul 2012 |
AU $3,285 |
AU $4,030 |
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AU $3,185 |
| 05 Jul 2012 |
18 Jul 2012 |
AU $3,285 |
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AU $3,185 |
| 12 Jul 2012 |
25 Jul 2012 |
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AU $3,185 |
| 19 Jul 2012 |
01 Aug 2012 |
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| 26 Jul 2012 |
08 Aug 2012 |
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AU $3,185 |
| 02 Aug 2012 |
15 Aug 2012 |
AU $3,335 |
AU $4,080 |
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AU $3,235 |
| 09 Aug 2012 |
22 Aug 2012 |
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| 16 Aug 2012 |
29 Aug 2012 |
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| 23 Aug 2012 |
05 Sep 2012 |
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| 30 Aug 2012 |
12 Sep 2012 |
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AU $3,235 |
| 06 Sep 2012 |
19 Sep 2012 |
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| 13 Sep 2012 |
26 Sep 2012 |
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| 20 Sep 2012 |
03 Oct 2012 |
AU $3,285 |
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| 27 Sep 2012 |
10 Oct 2012 |
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General Information
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Tour Operator: Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations, Europe's premier escorted tour operator, provides premium escorted motorcoach vacations throughout Britain, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia the Eastern Mediterranean and North America. 'The Art of Touring in Style' lies at the very heart of Insight philosophy. Our carefully chosen unique features and impeccable service standards enable us to deliver exceptional quality, unequalled value, unforgettable memories and personal freedom at levels currently unrivalled elsewhere in the industry.
Tour Type: Discovery
These exciting tours allow you to experience a 'snapshot' of Europe. They range from four to thirty-four days' duration, with many relaxing two and three-night stays. Expertly planned, their sightseeing inclusions give you fantastic touring and free time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Insight is completely unique. Simply, we are the only tour operator to give you more legroom on every tour at no extra cost: you'll consistently stay in quality hotels in desirable locations; you'll enjoy more included sightseeing; and because you'll travel in smaller groups (max 40 people), you'll receive better personal service from your experienced Tour Director and Tour Driver.
Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
Insight Vacations plays host to over 100,000 guests every year and has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore and the UK . The company has also appointed specialist agents in Argentina, Brazil, Mauritius, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan and China. It is therefore quite typical to find many different nationalities on any one tour.
With only 40 guests on our premium tours instead of the standard 53, Insight clients enjoy a more personalised service. In a smaller group, you'll be closer to your local guide for a more in-depth experience, you'll spend less time waiting to get into sights and it will be faster checking into hotels with your luggage arriving quicker to your room. Insight groups are smaller, more intimate and more friendly.
Yet another exclusive feature of an Insight premium tour is the incredible space and comfort you'll enjoy when travelling. Our luxury coaches have been specially reconfigured with fewer seats, you'll relax in style whilst enjoying up to twice as much legroom than on a standard touring coach.
Insight hotels are consistently first class standard and higher or in a style appropriate to the destination. They have been selected because they are good private or small collection hotels or from well-known chains such as Marriott, Renaissance and Hilton. Insight also chooses hotels based on their location. We know you'll prefer to stay centrally, convenient to the main historic, shopping or entertainment districts; or scenically in areas of natural beauty.
Time & time again, our guests tell us that it was their Tour Director who really made their trip. Our Tour Directors are amongst the finest in the business and will help steer you through the labyrinth of Europe 's cultures, languages and diversities and bring its magic to life before your eyes.
At Insight, planning the perfect tour is our speciality. Not only to we include the 'must see' sights, we carefully balance our itineraries to give you plenty of free time to relax and immerse yourself in the location.
The prices listed cover all hotel accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Insight Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling. All tips have been included for services on tour by dining-room staff, chambermaids and porters at hotels, airports, docks and train stations.
On an Insight Vacation, some gratuities are included in the price of your trip: baggage handling, meal service for all meals listed in the tour itinerary, and hotel service charge. Room service, however, is not included in the tour price. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.
These are activities that we do not automatically include but are offered at the start of your tour designed to enhance your travel experience. Your Tour Director will have a list of available options and the appropriate costs. They are carefully programmed to coincide with the best highlights available at the time of your visit. It could be a seafood lunch in Venice, a concert in Vienna or a Grand Canyon Helicopter ride. A detailed list and costs can be found in your tour documentation.
If you wish to share with another tour member you can advise Global Journeys at the time of booking. Insight believes that traveling solo doesn't have to cost you more. We will try to match you with someone of the same sex in order to avoid having to pay the single supplement. If we are not able to provide a suitable roommate, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Several tours do not provide this option (generally tours containing a cruise component) and so the Single Supplement applies.
There is a no smoking policy motorcoach touring policy. However, we do make plenty of convenience stops giving you the opportunity to smoke, use local restroom facilities, take a scenic snapshot or just relax and enjoy of cup of coffee.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Insight including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Airport Transfer Information
Airport Transfers in Europe
All Insight passengers receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers by shuttle bus on the arrival and departure day of their
tour at specified times.
Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book and buy a transfer through Insight providing they also purchase the additional pre and post holiday hotel night(s) from Insight & Global Journeys.
European Private Transfers
If your flight times or arrival/departure days do not coincide with our shuttle transfers, you may choose to purchase a private shared transfer. Providing you also purchase the additional pre and post-tour hotel night(s) from Insight we can do this for you. Flight timings must be provided to Global Journeys no less than 21 days before the flight departure. Please enquire for pricing. Please enquire for pricing. Insight does not recommend organising your own taxis in Russia.
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