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| Russia and Scandinavia (Start Riga)
A 23-Day tour starting from $3,699
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| Featuring: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Germany, and Poland Starting In Riga and ending in Copenhagen |
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Accomodations
* 19 nights accommodation in superior tourist class hotels, 1 overnight Baltic cruise boat and 1 overnight ferry * 21 breakfasts (B)and 12 dinners (D) - as per itinerary The Contiki Difference * Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver * Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats * Local Guides in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Depart for Europe (1 Days)
Your exciting European trip begins. Arrive Riga (1 Days) After checking-in to your hotel, take the opportunity to begin your exploration of Riga or just relax until this evening, when you meet up with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers. Riga (1 Days) Today, we take in the sights of Riga and its World Heritage listed city centre. Renowned for its stunning art nouveau architecture, the city is a photographer's dream. Take a stroll through the Central Market and pick up some Latvian delicacies. Riga to Velikiye-Luki (1 Days) Today we cross into Mother Russia and travel routes that were once tread by soldiers in famous battles of World War II. Our stop in Velikiye-Luki gives you a taste of what's to come. The city has been almost completely rebuilt since 1943 due to the war, a perfect example of Russian resilience. Velikiye-Luki to Moscow (1 Days) On to the nation's capital today, Moscow. Home of the Kremlin, former KGB Headquarters and the famous St. Basil's Cathedral. Moscow (2 Days) Two full days to discover all Moscow has to offer. Vist some of the city's popular museums and enjoy a ride on the famous Moscow Metro. Walk through the Kremlin or shop at Russia's largest department store on Red Square. Moscow to Novgorod (1 Days) From bustling capital to ancient fortress city. Today we travel to what was once the stronghold of the early Tsars, Novgorod. Visit the old Kremlin with its imposing fortress walls and touching World War II war memorials Novgorod to St. Petersburg (1 Days) Today we travel to what some still consider the true capital of Russia, St. Petersburg. Named after Peter the Great, the city was built to be Russia's "Window on Europe". We visit Peter's summer palace, Petrodvorets, famous for its baroque architecture and intricate gardens. St. Petersburg (1 Days) Our local guide takes us around St. Petersburg this morning. Step back in time as we tour the Hermitage which now holds what remains of the personal art collection of Catherine the Great. Later, take a stroll along the busy Nevsky Prospekt and perhaps take in a performance of the world famous Russian Ballet tonight. St. Petersburg to Helsinki (1 Days) Today we farewell the former Soviet Union, making a short stop in the medieval city of Vyborg, before entering Finland. We travel through pine forests and reindeer sanctuaries to the quirky capital, Helsinki. Helsinki (1 Days) Helsinki is an interesting mix between Finnish, Swedish and Russian ideals, having been occupied by its neighbours for a large portion of its history. Shop along main street Mannerheim, visit the Olympic stadium or maybe take the Hydrofoil across to Estonia's capital, Tallinn. Helsinki to Stockholm (1 Days) More free time in Helsinki this morning before we board our luxurious overnight ferry to Stockholm. Chill out on the upper deck and watch the sun set over Finland as we sail away, shop on the Promenade deck or be pampered in the onboard leisure centre. Stockholm (2 Days) Two full days in Stockholm and plenty to do! Wander the narrow streets of Gamla Stan (the old town), visit the Royal Palace and see the changing of the guards. Maybe visit the Vasa or Skansen museums. Stockholm to Elverum (1 Days) Today we begin our Norwegian adventure. We cross the border from Sweden and make our way towards Elverum. En-route, we pass by Lake Vanern, Sweden's largest inland sea. Elverum to Stryn (1 Days) A big day of scenery and sights today. First, we stop in the Olympic town of Lillehammer with its perfect lakeside location and hilltop ski jump. Then onto Lom, a small town well known for its stave church and finally to Geiranger. Why not take a cruise on the Geiranger Fjord, the second largest in Norway? Stryn to Voss (1 Days) Another memorable scenery day with stops in Skei, Sognefjord (largest fjord in Norway) and Flam before arriving at our destination, Voss. Why not make the most of the amazing photo opportunities with a ride on the famous Flam railway? Voss (1 Days) A free day to explore this beautiful region. Relax and enjoy the scenery, explore Voss town centre, or take the chance to do adventure activities such as white water rafting. Voss to Oslo (1 Days) A day of rugged scenery as we travel through the Telemark region and across the Hardangervidda to the capital of Norway, Oslo. Oslo to Copenhagen (1 Days) Free time in Oslo today before boarding our overnight ferry to Denmark. Seek out Edvard Munch's most famous painting, The Scream, visit the Kon-Tiki museum or stroll along the pedestrian mall with the locals. Copenhagen (1 Days) After our sightseeing tour this morning, time to explore this cosmopolitan capital. Everything from Lego to the Little Mermaid to majestic palaces can be found in Copenhagen. Maybe even spot a member of the Royal family browsing the stores in the city centre! Depart Copenhagen (1 Days) Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast.
Riga
See the Powder Tower, Riga Castle and the Doma Cathedral - the largest church in the baltic states Velikiye-Luki See the city that was known as 'Little Stalingrad' after a battle in World War II Moscow Guided tour of the Kremlin Moscow Visit Red Square and see Lenin's Mausoleum and St. Basil's domed Cathedral Moscow Travel on the Moscow Metro Moscow See a performance by the Moscow Circus Klin See Tchaikovsky's house Novgorod Guided tour of the old town Novgorod See the Millennium Bell Petrodvorets Visit the garden and see the fountains of the Tsars' Summer Palace St. Petersburg Guided tour of the Hermitage St. Petersburg See the St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress St. Petersburg See the church of the Spilt Blood and the Admiralty. Vyborg Orientation of the town Helsinki See the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium and Senate Square Helsinki Visit the 'Church of the Rock' Stockholm See Gamla Stan (the old town) and the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace Elverum Scenic drive through unspoilt forests and lakes, known for bears, moose and wolves Elverum Stay in this beautiful riverside town Lillehammer Visit the 1994 Winter Olympics town and see the ski jump. Lom See one of the few remaining medieval stave churches in Norway Geiranger See the stunning Geiranger Fjord. Geiranger Photo stop at the most scenic spot in Scandinavia. Skei See the incredible Boyabreen glacier Sognefjord See the longest and most spectacular fjord in Norway. Laerdal Drive through the world's longest road tunnel - an engineering marvel. Flam Scenic drive along the Aurlandsfjord. Voss Explore the natural surroundings which make the town famous for extreme sports Hardangervidda Scenic drive through the Telemark region, famous as the area in World War II for the destruction of the heavy water plant. Hardangervidda Visit Europe's largest mountain plateau, home to the Telemark Ski. Oslo Visit Frogner Park to see the Vigeland sculptures Oslo See the Holmenkollen ski jump Oslo See the City Hall and Parliament Copenhagen See the Little Mermaid, the Resistance Museum and the Royal Palace Moscow Metro Tour
Euro 9.00 See the local view of Moscow on a guided tour of Stalin's "Palaces for the Workers" - the stations of the Moscow Metro. Underneath the city is one of the world's largest and most intriguing galleries where the icons of Communism can still be seen. Guided Tour of Armoury Museum in Kremlin Euro 24.00 Experience the full glory of the Kremlin with a guided tour of the Royal Armoury to see the collected treasures of the Tsars. The museum houses a collection of priceless Faberge Eggs, and personal possessions of the Romanov dynasty from the time of Peter the Great. Guided Tour of Missile and Military Museum Euro 12.00 A chance to learn about the awesome military power that existed in the USSR. See missiles, tanks, fighter jets, and an array of military nostalgia from the Cold War era and take the opportunity to buy souvenir pendants, flags and other trinkets. Tour of Statue Park and Gorky Park Euro 10.00 Enjoy an afternoon south of the river as you visit two of the most famous parks in Moscow. The 'Statue Park' surrounds a famous art gallery and contains many statues from the communist era, including the only remaining statue of Stalin! Our guide will make history come alive with personal accounts of life behind the "iron curtain". Then time to explore the world-famous Gorky park. Entrance into both parks is included. Guided Tour of Siege of Leningrad Memorial Euro 8.50 Visit the World War II memorial to the one million people who lost their lives during the Siege of Leningrad. Our guide takes us through the memorial and explains the historical significance of the siege, and the impact on the people of the city. Evening Canal Cruise Euro 15.00 Join us on an evening cruise weaving through the canals of the Neva River to discover why St. Petersburg is known as the "Venice of the North". Glimpse the famous Aurora battleship and the drawbridges that are opened every night. Guided Tour of Peter and Paul's Fortress Euro 11.50 We visit Peter the Great's original fortress which was constructed over 300 years ago to protect the newly built city of St. Petersburg. Our visit includes entry into the Cathedral to see the final resting place of all the Tsars from Peter I to Alexander III, and the tombs of the last Tsar Nicholas II and his family. An interesting journey through Russian Imperial history. Mumu Traditional Dinner Euro 23.00 An evening at a traditional restaurant named after Ivan Turgenev's famous story of Mumu the dog. Your chance to try beef stroganoff - a dish created in the Stroganoff Palace of St. Petersburg. The dinner consists of a three-course meal including a glass of champagne and coffee. Russian Ballet Performance Approx. Euro 60.00 - 70.00 This is your opportunity to see world-famous Russian Ballet in the city where the 'Nutcracker' & 'Swan Lake' came to life. For over 270 years St. Petersburg has been the home of ballet, producing such greats as Anna Pavlova and Rudolf Nureyev. If there is one place in the world to experience ballet, St Petersburg is it! Day Trip to Tallinn Euro 42.00 Add another country to your trip by catching a hydrofoil to Tallinn - the capital of Estonia. Wander the cobbled streets of the old town which has been dramatically rebuilt since the fall of the USSR. Tour Of The Town Hall 60.00 Swedish Krone Visit one of the most outstanding examples of modern architecture in Europe. The town hall was completed in 1923 and is the venue every year for the Nobel Prize banquet. A local guide will explain the various styles of architecture which make this building so unique, including the room containing 19 million gold mosaic tiles. Stockholm Dinner 325.00 Swedish Krone Join your travel companions and sample a traditional Swedish meal in a funky restaurant in the heart of the city. A tempting array of local specialties awaits. Geiranger Fjord Cruise 110.00 Norwegian Krone Join us on a cruise which travel books say is not to be missed! We cruise along the fjord taking in the magnificence and beauty of waterfalls and age-old mountains. The cruise includes English commentary and is sure to be one of the highlights of your tour. Flam Railway 310.00 Norwegian Krone This train trip provides some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery - taking in rivers that cut through deep ravines, amazing waterfalls and snow-capped mountains while travelling on one of the world's steepest railways. White Water Rafting 720.00 Norwegian Krone Experience the thrills of white water rafting in the most picturesque setting imaginable! You'll travel through rapids in the company of your tour mates and a highly professional rafting team. Full equipment (including safety helmets and wet suits) is included in the cost. (Subject to weather conditions). Holmenkollen Ski Jump 60.00 Norwegian Krone Take advantage of the group entrance rate and climb the ski tower of the highest ski jump in the world. The first ski jump on this site was built in 1892 and was made famous in the 1952 Winter Olympic Games. The price includes entry into the ski museum which explains the history of skiing - a sport that was invented in Norway! Carlsberg Brewery 45.00 Danish Krone Your chance to taste Denmark's most famous beer at the brewery where it's made. The Jacobsen Brewhouse is an exhibition of beer culture and classic brewing skills comprising interactive displays, special effects, stables with famous Jutland horses and the world's largest collection of bottles. At the end of the visit enjoy your included beer in the bar with panoramic views of the shining copper beer kettles where Carlsberg's special beers are brewed. CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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