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www.escortedrussiantours.com A division of the Atlas Travel Network |
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Russian Glories, Baltic Treasures A 14-Day tour starting from $6,690 |
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| Tauck's Baltics and Russia tour offers an insider's view of Old World Baltic cities, as well as St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia. Explore Helsinki, Finland; Riga, Latvia; Vilnius, Lithuania; and Tallinn, Estonia – with their age-old castles, medieval lanes, and incredible architecture. Travel by air, coach, train and high-speed ferry. In Moscow, visit the Kremlin and Red Square, with a private lecture by an insider from the Soviet era. In St. Petersburg, visit Peter and Paul Fortress, enjoy high tea and an evening of Russian ballet, and a gala "Tchaikovsky Night" dinner with a 13-piece orchestra. Special Tauck Exclusives include a guided visit to The State Hermitage Museum when crowds are fewer, and a guided tour of Stalin's long-hidden secret World War II Moscow bunker... with lunch! | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| • TAUCKS YELLOW ROADS! Take a memorable drive along coastal roads, through peaceful forests and idyllic farms as you travel from Lithuania to Latvia and Estonia |
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| Day 1: Arrive Vilnius, Lithuania Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel. Welcome to Lithuania! A transfer is included from Vilnius Airport to your first night’s hotel, Radisson SAS Astorija, located in the heart of Old Town Vilnius; its historic center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its impressive complex of classical buildings featuring Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque architecture. Meet your fellow travelers at our welcome dinner tonight. Overnight: Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel, Vilnius, Lithuania Meals Included: Dinner Day 2: The Heart of Old Town Vilnius Experience a living museum of Baroque architecture on a walking tour of Vilnius’ Old Town. See the 16th-century, Renaissance-style Gates of Dawn and Cathedral Square; if you wish, join us for a visit to the city’s KGB Museum. Venture off-the-beaten track to medieval Trakai for lunch; tour its ancient castle with a local guide. Overnight: Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel, Vilnius, Lithuania Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch Day 3: Travel the Yellow Roads to Latvia Journey to the culturally rich country of Latvia along the Yellow Roads through pristine countryside, stopping in seaside Jurmala en route to the capital, Riga. Visit Riga’s opulent 19th-century Opera House, reconstructed in the 1990s. Your hotel is set in the heart of the old city. Overnight: Grand Palace Hotel, Riga, Latvia Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch Day 4: Discover Historic Riga Drive through Riga’s Art-Nouveau New Town en route to a walking tour of Riga Market and Old Town. See Riga Castle, the Swedish Gate and the Three Brothers Medieval Dwelling Houses. Those who wish may explore somber reminders of the tragic years of the Holocaust at the Jewish Museum and old Jewish Cemetery (holidays permitting). Enjoy an à la carte dinner at the Grand Palace Hotel this evening. Overnight: Grand Palace Hotel, Riga, Latvia Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner Day 5: Medieval Tallinn, Capital of Estonia Cross the border into Estonia this morning and drive to the seaside city of Parnu for lunch. Arrive mid-afternoon in Tallinn, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval town. A guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets reveals 13th-century Toompea Castle (home to the Estonian Parliament) and bustling Market Square. Dine à la carte this evening at the elegant Gloria, one of Tallinn’s most acclaimed restaurants. Overnight: Swissôtel Tallinn, Estonia Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 6: Ferry to Finland / Sights of Helsinki Cruise in first class and have lunch aboard a high-speed ferry to Helsinki, Finland’s capital, showcasing the city’s range of diverse architectural styles. Join us for a Helsinki sightseeing tour on which you’ll view the lovely Neoclassical Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and the colorful Market Square. Visit the 1960s-era Temppeliaukio (“Rock”) Church, and see the Sibelius Monument and Finlandia Hall. Dinner tonight is at the Hotel Haven. Overnight: Hotel Haven, Helsinki, Finland Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 7: Train to St. Petersburg Board an early morning train for glorious St. Petersburg and a four-night stay at the Grand Hotel Europe, itself a historic landmark on Nevsky Prospekt in the heart of the city. An afternoon orientation tour includes a visit to the 19th-century Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, built on the spot where Czar Alexander II was slain. Overnight: Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg, Russia Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch Day 8: Peterhof / High Tea / Russian Ballet Visit the Grand Choral Synagogue (holidays permitting), and journey to Petrodvorets to visit the Summer Palace of Peter the Great (Peterhof). Return to St. Petersburg via hydrofoil for high tea at the Hotel Europe, followed by a memorable evening of Russian ballet (schedule subject to change). Overnight: Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg, Russia Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch Day 9: Treasures of St. Petersburg An excursion to Pushkin explores opulent Catherine Palace and its restored Amber Room. Then a guided city tour of St. Petersburg visits the imposing Peter and Paul Fortress and its adjacent Cathedral, burial place of the czars. Spend the evening enjoying St. Petersburg as you please. Overnight: Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg, Russia Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch Day 10: The Hermitage / “Tchaikovsky Night” Tauck takes you on a guided visit – when crowds are fewer – to The State Hermitage Museum, featuring some three million pieces of art and archaeological finds; view ancient gold artifacts in the Gold Room. Join us for a grand “Tchaikovsky Night” dinner at the L’Europe restaurant featuring a 13-piece orchestra and two ballet dancers from the Marinsky Theatre. Overnight: Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg, Russia Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner Day 11: Fly to Moscow Fly to Moscow, Russia’s capital city, for a three-night stay in a room with views of the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral! By special permission, Tauck has arranged an exclusive visit to Stalin’s hidden World War II bunker; relive history in the central command room, see his personal effects in his private office, and have lunch. Explore legendary Red Square with a local guide. Overnight: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, Russia Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch Day 12: Visit the Incomparable Kremlin Meet a Kremlin insider for a lecture on the history of Russia, before touring the iconic, 64-acre Kremlin, the center of Russian government and power for centuries. Visit the Armory Chambers, Assumption Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Archangel on Cathedral Square. An à la carte dinner in Moscow is included this evening. Overnight: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, Russia Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner Day 13: Moscow Underground Tour the Moscow Metro, a virtual underground “art museum” showcasing chandeliers, sculptures, stained-glass windows and beautiful mosaics, before visiting the renowned State Tretyakov Gallery with a local guide. Please join us for tonight’s festive farewell reception and dinner. Overnight: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, Russia Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner Day 14: Journey Home Tour ends: Moscow, Russia. A transfer is included from Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow to the Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo Airport. You should allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for check-in at the airport. Overnight: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, Russia Meals Included: Breakfast |
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Tauck Tour Deals Traveling with a group of friends or family can add to the joy of any journey.
Book a group of 10 on any Tauck land journey or cruise and the 11th guest travels FREE.
Book a group of 8 on any Tauck Bridges family adventure and the 9th guest travels FREE Tauck Single Specials For those seeking singles tours, we are pleased to offer special values on select departures to our guests who choose to travel solo. You can travel with peace of mind, knowing that you are among like-minded travelers and will have all the day-to-day details handled for you! While everyone is welcome, on these select dates we offer special arrangements to those traveling solo at a reduced cost.
Tauck Single Specials in North America
Michigan's Lakes & Mackinac Island Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia San Fransisco, Sonoma & Napa Valleys
Tauck Single Specials in Europe
A Week in Ireland A Week in Spain Mediterranean Discovery Istanbul and the Black Sea Treasure of the Mediterranean Cruising Mediterranean Shores The Blue Danube Holland Belgium in Spring Strasbourg to Prague Serenade The Rhine and Moselle Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat Budapest to the Black Sea Classic Italy Bellissima Northern Italy Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence and Rome A Week in Paris and Provence
Tauck Singles Specials in Latin America
Panama Canal & Costa Rica |
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