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RUSSIA & THE BALKANS

Classic quality tours of Russia, East and Central Europe: fully escorted, professional local tour guides, deluxe coach travel. Independent touring such as Voyage to Five Countries, from Prague with Love, Highlights of the East, Popular Triosome.

Private personalised itineraries for individuals or groups. Basic to luxury hotels and apartments: Moscow, Novgorod, St Peterburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Berlin, Dresden, Budapest, Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg.


001: Mini tour of Russia
13 days/12 nights, Moscow/Warsaw
Cost: $1844 pp twin share, single supp $588
Depart Sat: 10, 31 May. 21 Jun. 12 Jul. 2, 23 Aug. 13 Sep. 4 Oct 2008
sat
Moscow
D
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure until dinner at the hotel.
sun Moscow
B
Tour Red Square, dominated by St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Visit the Armoury Museum and Moscow University ending at the Arbat district and the huge GUM department store.
mon Moscow/Tver/Novgorod
BD
Early departure for Tver, an ancient trading port on the banks of the Volga River, view historical Putevoy Dvorets linked to Catherine II.
tue Novgorod/St. Petersburg
BD
The tour of Novgorod includes a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral in the Citadel, then across the river, visit Yaroslav Court. Continue to St. Petersburg, visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress and St Isaac's Cathedral.
wed St. Petersburg
BD
The morning is dedicated to the Hermitage, the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this magnificent city.
thu St Petersburg
B
Full day at leisure. Optional excursion to the Summer Palace and folkloric performance.
fri
St Petersburg
B
After breakfast, complimentary transfer to the airport.
Inclusions: accommodation in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily, 4 dinners, local tour guides, entry fees, porterage. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport


002: the Best of Russia, the Baltics & Poland
13 days/12 nights, Moscow/Warsaw
Cost: $3234 pp twin share, single supp $1170
Depart Sat: 10, 31 May. 21 Jun. 12 Jul. 2, 23 Aug. 13 Sep. 4 Oct 2008
sat
Moscow
D
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure until dinner at the hotel.
sun Moscow
B
Tour Red Square, dominated by St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Visit the Armoury Museum and Moscow University ending at the Arbat district and the huge GUM department store.
mon Moscow/Tver/Novgorod
BD
Early departure for Tver, an ancient trading port on the banks of the Volga River, view historical Putevoy Dvorets linked to Catherine II.
tue Novgorod/St. Petersburg
BD
The tour of Novgorod includes a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral in the Citadel, then across the river, visit Yaroslav Court. Continue to St. Petersburg, visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress and St Isaac's Cathedral.
wed St. Petersburg
BD
The morning is dedicated to the Hermitage, the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this magnificent city.
thu St Petersburg/Narva/Tallinn
BD
On the journey to Estonia stop in Narva, continue to Tallinn on the Gulf of Finland.
fri
Tallinn/Riga
BD
Walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town of Tallinn, visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then on to Toompea Castle and the 14C gothic Town Hall. Afternoon departure for Riga (Latvia).
sat Riga
B
View Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament, note the Art Nouveau architecture. Afternoon at leisure.
sun Riga/Vilnius
BD
Morning departure for Vilnius, on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. At leisure on arrival.
mon Vilnius
B
Visit the Churches of Peter and Paul and St. Anna. View Vilnius University (1570), Gediminas' Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. Afternoon free or optional tour of Trakai.
tue Vilnius/Warsaw
BLD
Morning departure for Poland and reach Warsaw early evening.
wed Warsaw
B
Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the Saxon Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican, the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. Optional Chopin concert.
thu Warsaw
B
After breakfast, complimentary transfer to the airport.
Inclusions: accommodation in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily, 8 dinners, 1 lunch, local tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport


003: from Moscow to the Baltics
17 days/16 nights, Moscow/Prague
Cost: $4058 pp twin share, single supp $1061
Depart Sat: 10, 31 May. 21 Jun. 12 Jul. 2, 23 Aug. 13 Sep. 4 Oct 2008.
sat
Moscow
D
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure until dinner at a local restaurant.
sun Moscow
B
Tour Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Visit the Armoury Museum and Moscow University ending at the Arbat district and the huge GUM department store.
mon Moscow/Tver/Novgorod
BD
Early departure for Tver, an ancient trading port on the banks of the Volga River, view historical Putevoy Dvorets linked to Catherine II.
tue Novgorod/St. Petersburg
BD
The tour of Novgorod includes a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral in the Citadel, then across the river, visit Yaroslav Court. Continue to St. Petersburg, visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress and St Isaac's Cathedral.
wed St. Petersburg
BD
The morning is dedicated to the Hermitage, the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this magnificent city.
thu St Petersburg/Narva/Tallinn
BD
On the journey to Estonia stop in Narva, continue to Tallinn on the Gulf of Finland.
fri
Tallinn/Riga
BD
Walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town of Tallinn, visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then on to Toompea Castle and the 14C gothic Town Hall. Afternoon departure for Riga (Latvia).
sat Riga
B
View Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament, note the Art Nouveau architecture. Afternoon at leisure.
sun Riga/Vilnius
BD
Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania.. At leisure on arrival.
mon Vilnius
B
Visit the Churches of Peter and Paul and St. Anna. View Vilnius University (1570), Gediminas' Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. Afternoon free or optional tour of Trakai.
tue Vilnius/Warsaw
BLD
Morning departure for Poland and reach Warsaw early evening.
wed Warsaw
B
Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the Saxon Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican, the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. Optional Chopin concert.
thu Warsaw/Czestochowa/Krakow
BD
En route visit to the image of St Mary at the Yasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa. Optional trip to Auschwitz. Dinner at your hotel in Krakow.
fri Krakow
B
Tour Wawel Hill, view the Royal Castle, visit the Royal Cathedral, walk in the Old Town, visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. Afternoon at leisure.
sat Krakow/Prague
BD
Travel across the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls.
sun Prague
B
Drive to Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. Walking tour of the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles Bridge to the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and its' Astronomical Clock. Optional cultural performance.
mon Prague
B
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Inclusions: accommodation in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily, 10 dinners, 1 lunch, local tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport


003A: Extend the above tour to end in Vienna
17 days
Cost: $4548
departing Saturday
Including: 2 nights in Vienna, guided tour of the city with entries,
farewell dinner & transfers



EASTERN EUROPE

004: Warsaw, Berlin & Prague
7 days/6 nights, Warsaw/Prague
Cost: $1662 pp twin share, single supp $662
Depart Fri: 23 May. 6, 20 Jun. 4, 18 Jul. 1, 15, 29 Aug. 12, 26 Sep. 10 Oct 2008.
fri
Warsaw
D
You are met and transferred to your hotel. At leisure until dinner. Meet your fellow travellers and tour director.
sat Warsaw
B
Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the Saxon Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican, the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. Optional Chopin concert.
sun Warsaw/Poznan/Berlin
BD
Orientation tour of Poznan on your way to Berlin. Dinner at the hotel
mon Berlin
B
Your guided tour features the Reichstag, the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg, through the city to view the Opera, the Schiller Theatre and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own.
tue Berlin/Dresden/Prague
BD
Journey via the beautiful Baroque Dresden, view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Continue to the capital of the Czech Republic capital of Prague.
wed Prague
B
Drive to Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. Walking tour of the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles Bridge to the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and its' Astronomical Clock. Optional cultural performance.
thu
Prague
B
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.
Inclusions: accommodation in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily, 3 dinners, local tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport


005: Warsaw with Krakow, Prague & Vienna
9 days/8 nights, Warsaw/Vienna
Cost: $1831 pp twin share, single supp $736
Depart Tue: 20 May. 10 Jun. 1, 22 Jul. 12 Aug. 2, 23 Sep. 14 Oct 2008.
tue
Warsaw
D
You are met and transferred to your hotel. At leisure until dinner. Meet your fellow travellers and tour director.
wed Warsaw
B
Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the Saxon Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican, the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. Optional Chopin concert.
thu Warsaw/Czestochowa/Krakow
BD
En route visit to the image of St Mary at the Yasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa. Optional trip to Auschwitz. Dinner at your hotel in Krakow.
fri Krakow
B
Tour Wawel Hill, view the Royal Castle, visit the Royal Cathedral, walk in the Old Town, visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. Afternoon at leisure.
sat Krakow/Prague
BD
Travel across the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls.
sun Prague
B
Drive to Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. Walking tour of the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St.Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles Bridge to the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and its' Astronomical Clock. Optional cultural performance.
mon
Prague/Vienna
B
After breakfast depart for Vienna, the "City of Waltzes", and one of Europe's loveliest cities.
tue Vienna
BD
Your guided city tour includes: the Hofburg Palace, view the Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral. Afternoon is at leisure. Farwell dinner at a local restaurant.
wed Vienna
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.
Inclusions: accommodation in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily, 4 dinners, local tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport


006: the best of Prague & Vienna
7 days/6 nights, Prague/Vienna
Cost: $1844 pp twin share, single supp $847
Depart Fri: Year round 2008.
fri
Prague
D
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore performance at a typical restaurant.
sat Prague
B
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance.
sun Prague
B
Today, cross the Vltava River for a walking tour of the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure.
mon Prague/Vienna
BD
Travel by motor coach or first class train to Vienna. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight you will dine at a typical Heurigen restaurant.
tue Vienna
B
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. In the evening enjoy Strauss' and Mozart's.
wed Vienna
B
Morning guided visit of the Kunsthistorische Museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
thu
Vienna
B
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.
Inclusions: accommodation in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach or intercity first class train, local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily, 2 special dinners, opera performance in Prague and Concert in Vienna, local tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport


006A Extend the above tour to end in Budpest
10 days
Cost: $2410
departing Friday
Including: 3 nights in Budapest, guided tour of the city with entries,
Csarda dinner at a typical restaurant & transfers


007: the best of Vienna & Budpest
7 days/6 nights, Vienna/Budapest
Cost: Apr - Nov $1788 pp twin share, single supp $391
Cost: Nov - Mar $1350 pp twin share, single supp $370
Depart Mon: Year round 2008
mon
Vienna
D
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant.
tue Vienna
B
Your morning visit includes the Hofburg Palace, view the Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening Strauss' and Mozart's concert.
wed Vienna
B
Guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum. The afternoon is at leisure
thu Vienna/Budapest
B
Travel eastbound by motor coach or first class train to Budapest, often referred as the "Paris of the East". Afternoon at leisure or join the optional excursions.
fri Budapest
B
Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes the Parliament, the popular strip Vaci Utca, Heroes' Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118ft Corinthian Column and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
sat Budapest
BD
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13C Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion and the Royal Palace. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda Restaurant.
sun
Budapest
B
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.
Inclusions: accommodation in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach or intercity first class train, local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily, 2 special dinners, Concert in Vienna, local tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport


008: Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw
7 days/6 nights, Vienna/Warsaw
Cost: $1758 pp twin share, single supp $652
Depart Sat: 17, 31 May. 14, 28 Jun, 12, 26 Jul. 9, 23 Aug. 6, 20 Sep. 4 Oct 2008.
sat
Vienna
D
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant.
sun Vienna
B
Your morning visit includes the Hofburg Palace, view the Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening Strauss' and Mozart's concert.
mon Vienna/Budapest
B
Travel eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often referred as the "Paris of the East". Afternoon at leisure or join the optional excursions.
tue Budapest
B
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the Parliament, the Royal Palace, Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, St Matthias Church the Heroes' Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
wed Budapest/Krakow
BD
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, into the plains of Poland. A dinner in Krakow is planned upon arrival.
thu Krakow
B
Your tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, view the Royal Castle, visit the Royal Cathedral. Walking tour of the Old Town, visit the Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city.
fri
Krakow/Czestochowa/Warsaw
BD
Otional trip to Auschwitz. Then continue to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, renowned for the "Black Madonna". Afternoon arrival at your hotel in Warsaw.
sat Warsaw
B
Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the Saxon Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican, the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. Optional Chopin concert in the evening
sun Warsaw
B
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.
Inclusions: accommodation in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach or intercity first class train, local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily, 2 special dinners, Concert in Vienna, local tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport


009: Classic Cities of Eastern Europe
13 days/12 nights, Vienna/Prague
Cost: $2693 pp twin share, single supp $905
Depart Sat: 17, 31 May. 14, 28 Jun. 12, 26 Jul. 9, 23 Aug. 6, 20 Sep. 4 Oct 2008.
sat
Vienna
D
Met and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow travellers and your tour director at the welcome dinner.
sun Vienna
B
Morning visit of the Hofburg Palace, external view of the Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure.
mon Vienna/Budapest
BD
Travel east through the Transdanubia Region to Budapest arriving in time to relax before dinner.
tue Budapest
B
By the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. View the Parliament, the Royal Palace and Castle Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, St Matthias Church, Heroes' Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. Afternoon at leisure.
wed