CODE

LAND + AIR

HIGH SEASON
( )
+ + =
+FUEL +TAX=TOTAL
TWN CHD SGL SUPP
PRSB8
3399 2889 869
350
+600
Approx.
= 4039
PRSB13
4199 3569 1139
+650
Approx.
= 4849
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The above tour fares are based on US Dollar; Tax and Fuel Surcharge is only an estimate and will confirm upon ticket issuance.
2 11 Child fare applies to children from 2 to 11 years old, no extra bed.








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11

Home City Moscow

Depart from home city for Moscow, the capital of Russia.

2
22

Moscow
()
/Hotel : Renaissance Hotel
Upon arrival transfer to hotel and prepare for the exciting tour
beginning tomorrow. (D)

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33


Kremlin Palace Red Square
Victory Park Metro Circus

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) (/)
/Hotel : Marriott Hotel
After breakfast you will enjoy an excursion to The Moscow Kremlin,
the Kremlin cathedrals and The Red Square. The Kremlin is a
fascinating structure that has served as an ancient tower, the citys
military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury
and the workplace of the Russian President. The Kremlin has
always been the spiritual center of Russia. You will see several
ancient cathedrals on its grounds, the most famous of which are
The Assumption Cathedral, The Archangels Cathedral and The
Annunciation Cathedral. The Red Square is just outside the
Kremlins walls. While walking through The Red Square you will
have a look at The Mausoleum of Lenin, the clock on The Savior
(Spasskaya) Tower, The History Museum, The beautiful Cathedral
of the Intercession (the Church of St Basil the Blessed), The
Kazansky Cathedral and other outstanding pieces of Russian
architecture. Afterward we shall also experience the famous
Russian underground train. Enjoy dinner at a Chinese restaurant,
and then watch the famous Russian circus show. (If circus show is
cancelled due to unforeseen situation, Russian Tourist Association
will make substitute arrangement) (B/D)

4
44


Moscow Golden Ring Vladimir
Suzdal

1108 14

1158

1024

(//)
/Hotel : Nikolaevsky Posad Hotel
Head towards Vladimir after breakfast, and enjoy lunch upon arrival.
We shall then start our journey of the Golden Ring. The Golden
Ring is a collection of historic Russian cities, towards the northeast
of Moscow, which each city played an important part in the history
of Russia. Vladimir was founded in 1108 by Vladimir Monomakh,
Grand prince of Kiev. The city witnessed its heyday in the 12
th

century during the reign of Prince Andrey Bogolubsky. We shall
visit the Golden Gate the citys main gate, and the Monastery of
the Annunciation. Afterward we proceed to another Golden Ring
city Suzdal. With close to 1000 years of history, the town rose in
prominence as a religious center with numerous monasteries.
(B/L/D)
5
55

Suzdal Zagorsk Moscow

1517

(//)
/Hotel : Marriott Hotel
Enjoy breakfast in hotel and then we shall proceed to
Sergiev Possad (Zagorsk), a town built around one of the
greatest Russian monasteriesthe 15
th
Century St.
Sergius Monastery. You will visit this beautiful monastery
and center of Russian Orthodox spirituality.
We shall also visit a tradition
Matyoshka doll workshop
before returning to
Moscow. (B/L/D)


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Moscow ~ Kremlin Palace & Red Squar
Golden Circle ~ Trinity Monastery of St.
Sergius
St. Petersburg ~ Peter & Paul Fortress &
Hermitage Museum
Tallinn ~ Open-air Museum & Old town
Riga ~ Medieval town & Turaida Castle
Vilnius ~ Hill of Crosses & Trakai Island
Castle









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5 (May) 17, 31
6 (Jun) 14 , 28
7 (Jul) 12 , 26
8 (Aug) 2 , 16
9 (Sep) 6, 13, 20
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Moscow St. Petersburg Peter & Paul
Fortress Russian Gala Dinner

(//)
/Hotel : Sokos Hotel
After breakfast we take an express train towards St. Petersburg,
and enjoy lunch upon arrival. Afterward we visit The Peter and Paul
Fortress a symbol of St. Petersburg and also the oldest building
in the city. While there, you will visit The Peter and Paul Cathedral,
the burial place of the Russian tsars from Peter the Great onward.
Also visit a flea market where you can find all kinds of traditional
souvenirs. Tonight we shall enjoy a traditional Russian feast for
dinner caviar, vodka, champagne, etc., together with some folk
dancing performance. (B/L/D)

7
77


Peterhof Hermitage Museum

1709
20

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1801 8
10 1811
94
(/)
/Hotel : Sokos Hotel
After breakfast we shall take a hydroboat and head towards
Peterhof, a seaside summer palace built by Peter the Great in the
first half of the 18
th
Century. The site actually consists of several
palaces standing alongside one another in an ensemble. You will
also enjoy the spectacular palace gardens at Peterhof (Hydroboat
service may stop due to maintenance or seasonal reason).
Afterwards we head to Cathedral Square and the Cathedral of the
Resurrection of Christ for some picture times before visiting the
greatest and largest art museums in the world The Hermitage.
The museum consists of five historical buildings including The
Winter Palace the old residence of the Russian tsars. The
museum contains over 3 million pieces of art dating from high
antiquity to the present day. Among The Hermitages treasures are
artworks by Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt,
Rubens and a large collection of impressionists and post
impressionists including Matisse and Picasso as well as many
others. To view the collection in its entirety it would take almost 15
years, spending 8 hours a day in the museum and taking one
minute to examine each exhibit! We shall also stop by the
magnificent Church of the Savior Spilled Blood before dinner at a
local restaurant. (B/D)

8
88

St. Petersburg St. Isaacs Cathedral
Tallinn

(PRSB8)
8 8
()
For 8-days tour member, transfer to airport for
homeward flight is arranged after breakfast. (B)

(//)
/Hotel : Viru Solos Hotel
After breakfast we visit St. Isaacs Cathedral took 40 years to
build since 1818. In 1931 the cathedral was turned into the
Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism, but after the
dissolution of the Soviet Union, it resumed its duty as a cathedral.
After a stop-over at the statue of Peter the Great we head towards
the capital city of Estonia Tallinn. (B/L/D)

9
99

Tallinn

150

(/)
/Hotel : Viru Solos Hotel
Proceed to visit Estonia Open Air Museum, where the old Estonian
wood architecture is well preserved. All items on display inside the
museum have exactly the same outlook as they had 150 years ago.
Afterward we shall go to the old town a UNESCO World Cultural
Heritage Site. Later on, visit will be made to St. Alexandra Nevsky
Cathedral passing by the House of Parliament, Tallinn ancient city
wall, etc. (B/D)

1
110
00

Tallinn Parnu Beach Riga

6768

1968

(//)
/Hotel : Radisson Blu Daugava
Head towards Riga, capital city of Latvia, after breakfast. Situated
on the mouth of the River Daugava, Riga is a major industrial,
commercial, cultural and financial center of the Baltics. On the way
to the old Riga we would pass by The Parnu Beach known as the
Baltic Pearl. Upon arrival in Riga we shall visit a series of
landmarks, including St. Peters Church, Town Hall, Riga Castle,
and finally arrive at St. Marys Dome Cathedral, which owns the
world largest organ plays 116 voices, 124 stops, 144 ranks, and
6768 pipes! Afterwards we go to The Three Brothers (Tris Brali),
The Cat House (Kau mja), Central Market, are some of the most
notable places in Riga. Enjoy a wild boar feast tonight. (B/L/D)

1
111
11


Riga Gauja National Park Turaida
Castle Hill of Crosses Vilnius

1214

(//)
/Hotel : Holiday Inn
Visit Gauja National Park after breakfast with an area of 917 km
2
,
it is the largest national park in Latvia. National park is
characterized by a high biological diversity, rock outcrops and
varied terrain shapes, springs, picturesque landscapes and many
historical and cultural monuments from different centuries. Then we
head to Turaida Castle before entering the border of Lithuania. We
shall visit the Hill of Crosses upon arrival of Vilnius - Currently has
estimated more than 100,000 crosses on the hill in year 2006, it is
believed that the first set of crosses were placed on the former
Jurgaiiai or Domantai hill fort after the 1831 Uprising. (B/L/D)

1
112
22

Vilnius (City Tour)

14 GALVE

(/)
/Hotel : Holiday Inn
After breakfast we shall begin our Vilnius city tour. We first proceed
to Trakai Island Castle locates in the middle of Lake Galve, the
castle is sometimes referred to as Little Marienburg. The
construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14
th
century by
Kstutis, and around 1409 major works were completed by his
son Vytautas the Great, who died in this castle in 1430. Trakai was
one of the main centres of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the
castle held great strategic importance. Later we proceed to the old
town known for its beautiful architecture, and was declared a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. (B/L)

1
113
33

Vilnius Home City
()
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the hotel, and then we shall proceed
to the airport for the homeward flight. (B)







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