ESCAPE TRAVEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE FOR 2010
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| DAY ONE |
Friday |
Your plane lands in Moscow, the capital of Russia, which history dates back to the 12th century. One of the largest cities in Europe, a home for 10 million people, Moscow managed to preserve great number of historical monuments as well as its old urban structure. Russians say that the history of Moscow is the history of the whole Russian country.
- Transfer by private car to selected hotel
- Overnight
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| DAY TWO |
Saturday |
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Tour of metro
Explore the famous Moscow metro on your way to the Kremlin.
The architectural style and fascinating marble decor of many stations deserved the name of the "Underground Palace". The first line built in the 30-ies abounds with naïve revolutionary symbols and sculptures. The decoration of after-war lines built in the 50-ies is much more exuberant because it had to demonstrate the advantages of a new socialist society.
- Comprehensive tour of Kremlin
It is the most important landmark of the capital and its historic nucleus, the former residence of the Czars, now the seat of the Russian President. On Kremlin grounds one can see the Arsenal, 4 ancient cathedrals, the huge Belfry of Ivan the Terrible, the Patriarch’s Palace, the Czar Bell and Czar Cannon and more…
Enjoy the Kremlin’s most precious gem – Armory, Treasury of Czars. The Armory’s huge collection consists of many precious gifts once presented to Russian Czars by foreign monarchs and ambassadors as well as their thrones and clothes, ceremonial carriages and armor, Faberge works and Czar’s regalia.
- Lunch is on your own
You may want to try one of the trendy cafes of the Manege shopping mall or GUM.
- Walking tour of the Red Square
Enter the square through the Iverskaya Gate near the small church of our Lady of Kazan. You will see the beautiful red-brick building of the History Museum, oldest department store GUM with a very long façade, the place of execution, the Lenin’s mausoleum and the famous St. Basil’s cathedral, perhaps the most eye-catching structure in Moscow. Enjoy the view to the Kremlin’s walls with Spasskaya Tower with chiming clock considered to be main clock of Russia.
- Return to the hotel on foot or use metro
- Overnight
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| DAY THREE |
Sunday |
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Private city tour with car & guide
Start a panoramic tour of the capital. You will see many ancient churches and cathedrals contrasting with modern high rise buildings and glamorous shopping malls, Russian White House and huge cathedral of Christ the Savior and giant statue of Peter the Great. Passing the University, continue to the Sparrow Hills, the highest place in Moscow.
- Lunch on your own
- Private tour of art museum with car & guide
There is a choice between two major museums to visit.
The Tretyakov Gallery is considered to be the largest depository of Russian national art from icons to modern art. The Pushkin museum of Fine Arts is devoted to Western Art and offers one of the largest collections of French Impressionists outside France which is a must for every sophisticated traveler.
- Overnight.
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| DAY FOUR |
Monday |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
- Private transfer to the airport or station
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All package rates are in Euro per person based on double occupancy in standard room. Rates include buffet breakfast daily, all taxes, services of experienced licensed guide (main languages available), transportation by Mercedes car, entrance fees and meals as per the itinerary
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| PERIOD OF TRAVEL : |
The package is based on hotel rates valid during low season and all weekends (Fri-Mon).
Low season periods: Jan 01-10, Apr 30-May 10, Jul 13-Aug 29, Dec 21-31, 2010.
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| IMPORTANT : |
Hilton Leningradskaya hotel has weekend rates available for Thursday-Tuesday.
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EARLY BIRDS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
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| IMPORTANT EXTRAS: |
| Fast train to St. Petersburg (4 hrs) |
€ 110 pp |
| Flight to St. Petersburg (1 hour) |
€ 105 pp |
| Overnight train to St. Petersburg (8 hrs) |
€ 160 pp |
| Ticket delivery fee |
€ 25 |
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| OPTIONAL EVENING PROGRAM: |
| Ballet or Opera at Bolshoy theatre |
from € 100 pp |
| Moscow Circus |
from € 35 pp |