RIGA(Day 5)

VILNIUS(Days 3 & 4)

TALLINN(Days 6 & 7)

Siauliai

Trakai

Petrodvorets

NarvaPushkin

Masuria

Gulf ofRiga

ST PETERSBURG(Days 8, 9, 10 & 11)

WARSAW(Days 1 & 2)

MOSCOW(Days 12, 13, 14 & 15)

LITHUANIA

LATVIA

ESTONIARUSSIA

POLAND

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RUSSIA, WARSAW & THE BALTIC STATES

NORTHERN EUROPE & RUSSIAREGIONAL JOURNEY

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Explore the cultural riches of the Baltic capitals, before crossing near the Gulf of Finland into Russia for a leisurely stay in two of its most famous imperial cities.

Experience Red Square with a local, Moscow

👁TALLINN:Enjoy an authentic meal in a local restaurant surrounded by your newfound friends at your Highlights Dinner in Tallinn.

👁MOSCOW:Explore this fascinating capital with your Local Expert. Visit Red Square to admire the landmark buildings of St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin and Lenin’s Mausoleum. Explore the opulent Metro stations, described as ‘underground museums.’

★ TRAKAI:Take in the idyllic lake setting as you cross the wooden footbridge to the red-brick Gothic castle.

★ ST. PETERSBURG:Sightseeing with your Local Expert will uncover the impressive St Isaacs Cathedral, the fortress of St Peter and St. Paul, and Decembrist’s Square.

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TRIP PLANNER - 15 DAYS

THIS TRIP IS A COMBINATION OF WARSAW & THE BALTIC STATES

AND EASY PACE RUSSIA. WHY NOT EXTEND YOUR TRIP BY

ADDING THE GOLDEN RING? SEE PAGE 187.

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FROM $279 PER DAY

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT SAVE UP TO $438pp

NOTES: Twin prices are per person. Some parts of Russia, clean small denomination bills or Euro notes are the only accepted currency. Visas: Visas are required for this trip. Please speak to your Travel Agent at time of booking to assess your requirements. Documents may not be issued at borders in Europe. # This departure will operate with 3 nights in St. Petersburg and 4 nights in Moscow.

FURTHER SAVINGS UP TO: Young Traveller $420 | Triple Room Reduction $160 | 2nd Trip $109 | Past Guest $219

ROOMING OPTIONS: Single Supplement from $1130 p.p. up to $1290 p.p.EXTRA NIGHT HOTELS PER PERSON - SEASONAL ADJUSTMENTS MAY

APPLY: Warsaw: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel Twin $98 | Single $155 | Triple $100. Moscow: Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow Twin $265 | Single $467 | Triple $223

ONE-WAY TRANSFER OUTSIDE SCHEDULED TIMES: Warsaw: $25 p.p., Moscow: $60 p.p.

PREPAID GRATUITIES OPTION: For your Travel Director and Driver $173 p.p.

BOOK YOUR AIR EARLY: To get the best land & air deal possible!

Sun 08 Apr Sun 22 Apr $4195 Sun 29 Jul Sun 12 Aug $4175Sun 15 Apr Sun 29 Apr $4195Sun 22 Apr Sun 06 May $4195 Sun 05 Aug Sun 19 Aug $4175Sun 29 Apr Sun 13 May $4195 Sun 12 Aug Sun 26 Aug $4175

Sun 19 Aug Sun 02 Sep $4175Sun 06 May Sun 20 May $4375 Sun 26 Aug Sun 09 Sep $4175

# Sun 13 May Sun 27 May $4375Sun 20 May Sun 03 Jun $4375 Sun 02 Sep Sun 16 Sep $4195Sun 27 May Sun 10 Jun $4375 Sun 09 Sep Sun 23 Sep $4195

Sun 16 Sep Sun 30 Sep $4195Sun 15 Jul Sun 29 Jul $4175 Sun 23 Sep Sun 07 Oct $4195Sun 22 Jul Sun 05 Aug $4175

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DAY 11 · RELAXED STARTTHE HERMITAGE MUSEUM.Located in the Winter Palace, the Hermitage is one of the world’s greatest museums. Marvel at this fabulous collection of paintings and ornaments, ranging from Egyptian carvings to Impressionist masterpieces. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore, shop or relax. (BB)

DAY 12 · RELAXED START Ω HIGH SPEED SAPSAN TRAIN TO

MOSCOW.Enjoy a relaxed start in the morning, or perhaps visit the former residence of the Yusupov family and the scene of Rasputin’s murder? Later, board your high speed Sapsan train and relax in comfort as you swoop to Moscow in just a few hours (BB)

Ý Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow. | Historic | ∂

DAY 13 · RELAXED STARTMOSCOW, A RUSSIAN REVELATION.Begin your exploration of the Russian capital with a Local Expert. The Red Square is lined with Moscow’s landmark buildings, see the onion-shaped domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin and Lenin’s Mausoleum. During your stay, visit one of the Metro stations which Stalin called ‘Palaces for the People.’ Gain a local insight into the themes depicted among the marble, mosaics and sculptures. (BB)

DAY 14 · RELAXED STARTMOSCOW AND THE KREMLIN.Enjoy a morning at leisure to relax or explore the Russian capital as you wish. Later, walk within the walls of the Kremlin Fortress to visit one of the cathedrals.

ℓ Enjoy delicious food, great wine and wonderful company as you toast to your travels during your Celebration Dinner. (BB) (DW)

DAY 15 ✈ FAREWELL MOSCOW.

Departure transfers will arrive at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport at 05:00, 08:00 and 11:00 and at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport at 05:00, 10:00 and 13:00. (BB)

DAY 6RIGA SIGHTSEEING AND ON TO TALLINN.Explore Riga’s Old Town with your Local Expert, visit the Domkirk and see the city walls, the House of the Three Brothers and the castle of the Livonian Knights. Your travels continue along the shores of the Gulf of Riga and across the Estonian border to reach Tallinn, hailed by travel aficionados as the New Prague. (BB)

Ý Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia/Radisson Blu Sky Hotel, Tallinn.

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DAY 7 · RELAXED STARTSURRENDER TO THE MAGIC OF TALLINN.Led by a Local Expert, drift back through 800 years of history as you amble through the cobbled streets of the Old Town. Visit the market square with its old German weighing house, pharmacy and Town Hall. The energetic may choose to walk up Toompea Hill to see the castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

ℓ Join your travelling companions at a local restaurant for a freshly-prepared meal, rich with traditional flavours and accompanied with wine. (BB) (DW)

DAY 8ST PETERSBURG: TO RUSSIA WITH LOVEHead east to the town of Narva, dominated by the mighty Hermannsburg Fortress. Cross the River Narva, which forms the Russian border, and continue to St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703. (BB) (DW)

Ý Crowne Plaza St. Petersburg, Ligovsky/Courtyard St. Petersburg Vasilievsky.

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DAY 9ST. PETERSBURG SIGHTSEEING.Morning sightseeing with your Local Expert includes views of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul, and Decembrists’ Square. Travel along Nevsky Prospekt for views of the great Cathedral of Kazan and the iconic, onion-domed Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood. The rest of the day is yours to explore. (BB)

DAY 10 · RELAXED START ℮ PETRODVORETS BY HYDROFOIL.Cruise by hydrofoil along the Baltic shore to Peter the Great’s summer residence of Petrodvorets. For over 200 years it was used for official ceremonies, lavish feasts and formal receptions. Alight to explore the perfectly-manicured gardens and see the cascading fountains. (BB)

DAY 1 Ƙ WELCOME TO WARSAW.

On arrival at Warsaw airport, your transfers depart for your hotel at 10:30, 12:30 and 15:30. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director at 18:00.

ℓ Your Welcome Dinner is at Restaurant Zapiecek, an authentic local restaurant full of Polish charm and serving delicious traditional meals accompanied with wine. (DW)

Ý Sheraton Warsaw Hotel. | Traditional | ∂

DAY 2 · RELAXED STARTEXPLORING THE PROUD POLISH CAPITAL OF WARSAW.A Local Expert will show you how well the Polish capital was restored after almost complete obliteration during World War II. Pass the tiered Palace of Culture and stroll through Łazienki Park to the Chopin Memorial. Take a moment to reflect at the Ghetto Heroes Monument. Then walk to the Market Square in the Old Town. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. (BB)

DAY 3VILNIUS, VENERABLE CAPITAL OF LITHUANIA.Pass Augustów and Suwalki during your scenic journey through Masuria, a region rich in lakes and vast forests. Cross into Lithuania and continue to the capital city of Vilnius. (BB)

Ý Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel, Vilnius.

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DAY 4 · RELAXED STARTVILNIUS AND THE ISLAND CASTLE OF TRAKAI.Visit the Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, and the neoclassical cathedral. Join your Local Expert for a leisurely walk through the Old Town to see the Jesuit University, the Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet KGB headquarter. Visit the fortified island castle of Trakai, originally built in the 13th century. (BB) (DW)

DAY 5SIAULIAI AND THE ART NOUVEAU NIRVANA OF RIGA.Head north to visit the unusual Votive Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, the symbol of resistance against the Soviet occupation. Continue your escorted journey to the Latvian capital of Riga, a melange of Teutonic-inspired spires, stylish cocktail lounges and some of the world’s most remarkable art nouveau architecture. (BB)

Ý Pullman Riga Old Town. | Contemporary | ∂

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YOUR ITINERARY - AT A GLANCE15 DAYS | 5 COUNTRIES | 14 BREAKFASTS | 5 DINNERS | 13 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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ALL INCLUDED EXPERIENCES & DINING WORTH APPROXIMATELY $689