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GUARANTEED
ESCORTED TOURS
Winter 2020–2021
6 languages • 15 tours • 50+ departures
BALTICVISION
table of contents: BALTICVISION is the largest provider of guaranteed escorted tours in the Baltic
Sea region and far beyond. Our tours combine three things, which are important
Baltic Highlights New Year 4 for modern travelers: affordable prices, first class service and plenty of individual
Russian Capitals New Year 5
choices. Our winter programs are featuring traditional Christmas Markets in Baltics
Riga Christmas Market 6
and Poland, sparkling New Year Celebrations, Winter Adventures in Russia and City
Tallinn Christmas Market 6
New Year in Riga 7
Break programs during winter month. BALTICVISION distributes its products through
New Year in Tallinn 7 an extensive network of reliable and trustworthy tour operators.
New Year in St. Petersburg 8
New Year in Kyiv
Christmas Market in Krakow
9
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A First Class Product
New Year in Poland 11 the same languages may join in or may leave during a tour.
St. Petersburg Winter City Break 12 GUARANTEED Our tours represent a unique possibility to meet people
Winter Cultural Weekends in Riga 13 ESCORTED WINTER TOURS across borders and win new friends.
All our tours are guaranteed. Tours are offered in up to six
Karelia Winter Adventure 14 different languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish,
Murmansk Winter Adventure 15 Portuguese and French). Please see specification of SERVICE STANDARDS
Russian Winter in Golden Ring 16 included services for each particular tour. Depending on Hotels: We are using good centrally located three-star
sales, most tours are bilingual and guests are normally superior, four-star or five-star hotels. We reserve the right
Booking Conditions 18 from a number of different countries. Other guests with to change the featured hotels. Alternative hotels will be of
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the same standard as the featured hotels both in terms
of standard and location. Any changes from featured
hotels will be advised latest one month prior to arrival.
Breakfast: Breakfast is buffet style at all hotels.
Coaches and vans: Our coaches are new 49-seater
first class coaches with air conditioning, adjustable
seats, toilet, fridge and possible other conveniences.
Depending on sales, some tours or segments of tours
and optional tours are operated with new first class
vans with adjustable seats and air conditioning. For
comfort and security we always keep at least three
empty seats in coaches and vans. Passengers are
covered by third person liability insurance. Drivers are
driving strictly according to EU regulations. Seating in
the vehicles is free.
Tour escorts: Our tour escorts are university graduates
and have been specially trained as guides and as tour
escorts. The tour escorts are very experienced and
most have been working for us for many years. The
tour escorts are assisted by local guides if needed or
required.
Porterage: Porterage of one piece of luggage is
included when indicated.
Visa support: Visa is required for almost all
nationalities for tours including Russia and only
for some few nationalities for tours covering EU
destinations. Unless otherwise indicated, we supply
visa support complementary. For Saint Petersburg city
break programs e-visa can be obtained. Please check
carefully e-visa requirements.
the tour escort will brief the guests and hand out
Number of participants: We allow maximum 45
materials at the start of the tour.
PRE- AND POST STAYS
guests on the same tour. The average number of guests We offer attractive hotel rates for guests who would like
is around 25–30. to arrive earlier or depart later. Please ask for a detailed
MORE VALUE pricelist. We are also offering more comprehensive
customized pre- and post-arrangements on and around
SPECIAL FEATURES Optional excursions and dinners: Most of our tours
the destinations. Please contact us for detailed offer.
Arrival and departure transfers: Guests can pre- come with an extensive choice of optional excursions
order private arrival and departure transfers if not and dinners. The optional services can be booked in
specified otherwise. By private transfer the guests advance or during the tour. QUALITY, SAFETY AND SECURITY
are met by a driver with a name board reading their Quality control: We ask all guests to fill out a service
surnames in the arrival hall of the airport. In the The optional excursions feature important highlights
questionnaire. The questionnaires are handed over
Arctic areas we arrange regular airport transfers not included into the standard sightseeing tours and
to the guests during the welcome meeting or at the
and we will provide vouchers for the service after the always include transport, guide service and entrances.
start of the tour and collected at the end of the tour.
booking is made. The optional dinners are half-board at hotel or special Moreover, we are happy to receive feedback in any
highlight dinners at local restaurants. other form, aiming to help us to maintain and raise the
Welcome info: On arrival to the hotel the guests standards of our product.
receive information announcing time and place for the The optional dinners at hotels are substantial 3-course
welcome meeting or the first meeting with the tour set menu or buffet style and include ice-water and coffee/ Safety and security: Safety and security is a priority
escort or welcome package with further details about tea. Highlight dinners at local restaurants include a in all our operations. We only use suppliers that
the start of the tour. substantial 3-course menu with ice-water and coffee/ guarantee the same. We carefully check the insurance
tea. In some cases alcoholic drinks or live entertainment and operating licenses of all our suppliers.
Welcome meeting: For programs with welcome is included. The highlight dinners at local restaurants
meeting the guests are served a welcome drink. The include guide and transport, in few cases the restaurants
tour escort introduces the program and the optional are within walking distance from the hotel (max 10 min PRICE POLICY
tours, and the guests receive various materials such walk) and transport is not included. At both hotels and All prices in this catalogue include service and VAT.
as a personalized program and information materials. local restaurants additional drinks can be ordered and All prices are gross rates and are commissionable to
On tours, where there is no welcome meeting indicated paid for on the spot. reliable and trustworthy tour operators. 3
Tallinn
Riga
Vilnius
Baltic Highlights New Year
DECEMBER 28 (MONDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS JANUARY 1 (FRIDAY): RIGA
Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Artis Morning at leisure. Late afternoon offers an optional
Centrum**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. excursion to the Lido Recreational Centre, a large
restaurant and entertainment centre located in the largest
DECEMBER 29 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS wooden log house in Europe and surrounded by a lot of
December 2020 – Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval winter attractions. We enjoy a traditional Latvian dinner
buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour before going back to the hotel.
January 2021, of the Old Town includes Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas
Tower, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates JANUARY 2 (SATURDAY): RIGA–TALLINN
8 days/7 nights of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to The tour continues along the coastal highway to the
Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the
preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island resort before we continue through the North Estonian land
in Lake Galve. The evening offers an optional Lithuanian of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at
Dates: dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. the Hotel L’Ermitage**** or similar.
GNY01: 28.12.–04.01.21.
DECEMBER 30 (WEDNESDAY): VILNIUS–RIGA JANUARY 3 (SUNDAY): TALLINN
Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and
of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing modern urban life. The Old Town is magical all the year
into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, but it is at its best in the run-up to Christmas and New
Package prices per person: the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Year, where the magic is felt at every corner. The walking
EUR 835.00 (double occupancy) Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into
EUR 295.00 (single supplement) rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church,
check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija***** or similar. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and
Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion
DECEMBER 31 (THURSDAY): RIGA is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-
Including: Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, winning new Estonian art museum, with its collections of
• 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an
• 7 x buffet breakfast real kaleidoscope of architectural styles and by the end optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or of December the whole city is preparing for a vibrant
juice New Year celebration. The walking tour of the Old Town JANUARY 4 (MONDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE
• Personalised welcome package includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Optional transfer to airport.
• 3-hour Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn old town Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large
walking tours and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The
• Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale afternoon offers an optional tour to Riga Art Nouveau
Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
district and a visit to the Art Nouveau Museum. In
• Fabulous New Year Gala
the evening we enjoy an entertaining and fabulous
• Service of English and German speaking tour
escort
New Year Gala.
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour
escort
• Service of Portuguese and French speaking
local guides Optional:
• Service of 1st class cars or 1st class minivans • Transfer from airport to Hotel Artis Centrum: EUR 35.00 • 3-hour excursion to Lido Recreational Centre with a
throughout the itinerary for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan 3-course Latvian meal: EUR 50.00 pp
(4–7 persons) • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU:
• Porterage at hotels
• 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 pp
EUR 40.00 pp • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp
• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 35.00 pp • 6 x 3 course dinners at hotel: EUR 170.00 pp
• 3-hours visit to Riga Art Nouveau district with a visit to • Transfer from Hotel L’Ermitage to airport: EUR 35.00 for
Art Nouveau museum: EUR 35.00 pp private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan
4 (4–7 persons)
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Russian Capitals New Year
DECEMBER 29 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG JANUARY 2 (SATURDAY): ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW
Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Morning at leisure, around noon we go to the Moscow
Ambassador**** check-in, welcome meeting, optional railway station and board the Sapsan high-speed train
welcome dinner at the hotel bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless
snow-cladded Russian landscapes along the River Volga.
In the evening we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel
December 2020 – DECEMBER 30 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG
Mercure Arbat Moscow**** or similar.
St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and
January 2021, museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River
JANUARY 3 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW
8 days/7 nights and the many canals have deservedly given the city the
Moscow, the Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city
title “The Venice of the North”. When the city is covered with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The
in snow it has a special romantic atmosphere. During dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city
the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The
the splendors of the city: the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s
Dates: Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky
morning sightseeing tour includes all the highlights of
the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the Theatre
GRN01: 29.12.–05.01.21. Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional Square with Bolshoi Theatre, Sparrow Hills with Moscow
visit to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s University and a visit to the famous Moscow Metro
Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World including the historical stations on the Ring-Line. In the
War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial afternoon is offered an optional excursion to the Kremlin
Package prices per person: celebrations, after we continue to Pavlovsk and experience grounds, where we see Ivan the Great Bell Tower and
EUR 815.00 (double occupancy) real Russian winter adventure in a troika ride. visit one of the cathedrals. The evening offers an optional
EUR 275.00 (single supplement)
ice-breaker cruise on the Moscow River to admire the
DECEMBER 31 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG illuminated center of Moscow by night.
The morning is offered optional visit to the world-famous
Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening we enjoy an JANUARY 4 (MONDAY): MOSCOW
optional fabulous Russian New Year Gala at the hotel. The morning offers an optional excursion to Novodevichy
Including: Convent, a 16th century cluster of sparkling domes, one
• 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
JANUARY 1 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and full of
• 7 x buffet breakfast history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery
The optional tour this morning offers a visit to a holy mass
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or is Moscow‘s most prestigious resting place after the
in the Orthodox Kazan Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady
juice Kremlin. The balance of the day is reserved for an optional
• Personalised welcome package of Kazan, one of the most venerated icons in Russia, and excursion to the Tretyakov Gallery with its outstanding
• 3 hour St. Petersburg sightseeing tour and a visit to the Yusupov Palace, once a residence of one of collection of French impressionists. The evening offers an
3 hour Moscow sightseeing tour the wealthiest and most influential families in Russia. optional dinner at Restaurant on the 29th floor of one of
• Entrance to Moscow metro The Palace on the Moika River was built in the middle the seven famous high-rises of Moscow..
• Service of English and German speaking local of the 18th century and impresses with magnificence
guide of decoration and style as well as its historical past. JANUARY 5 (TUESDAY): MOSCOW
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local In the evening enjoy an optional farewell dinner at Optional transfer to the airport.
guide
Restaurant Demidov.
• Service of French and Portuguese speaking
local guide
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class Optional:
minivans throughout the itinerary • Transfer airport to Hotel Ambassador: EUR 70.00 for private • 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to a cathedral:
• Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg– car (1→–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4–7 persons) EUR 50.00 pp
Moscow OW (2nd class) • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour ice-breaker cruise on the Moscow River: EUR 45.00 pp
• Porterage at hotels and railway stations • 6-hour visit to Zarskoye Selo and Catherine’s Palace and • 4-hour excursion to Novodevichy Convent: EUR 55.00 pp
troika ride in Pavlovsk Palace parks: EUR 90.00 pp • 3-hour visit to the Tretyakov Gallery: EUR 45.00 pp
• 3-hour visit to Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp • Farewell dinner at Restaurant GlavPivTorg: EUR 60.00 pp
• Fabulous New Year Gala at Hotel Ambassador: EUR 260.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Mercure Arbat Moscow**** to airport:
• 3-hour visit to Kazan Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress: EUR 80.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for
EUR 45.00 pp private minivan (4→–7 persons)
• Farewell dinner at Restaurant Demidov EUR 50.00 pp
5
Riga Christmas Market
Riga DAY 3 (SATURDAY): RIGA
The morning offers on optional tour to Riga Motor
Museum. Riga Motor Museum roots lay in the Antique
December 2020 – January 2021, Automobile Club of Latvia traditions, member enthusiasm
4 days/3 nights and passion towards antique vehicles as an aesthetic
value and part of cultural heritage. The optional guided
Dates: shopping tour in the afternoon will take us to interior
GRH01: 03.12.–06.12.20. decoration and design stores, art galleries and fashion
GRH02: 10.12.–13.12.20. boutiques in the Old Town with the main focus on local
GRH03: 17.12.–20.12.20. brands and artists. En route we enjoy a warm cup of
GRH04: 07.01.–10.01.21. coffee with Latvian Christmas pastry at a cosy café. In
the evening an optional farewell dinner at the elegant
DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA Restaurant Forest is on offer.
Package prices per person: Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu
EUR 255.00 (double occupancy) Ridzene*****, check-in, welcome meeting, optional DAY 4 (SUNDAY): RIGA DEPARTURE
EUR 115.00 (single supplement) welcome dinner at hotel. Optional transfer to airport.
DAY 2 (FRIDAY): RIGA
Including: Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is
• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel Radisson Optional:
Blu Ridzene***** the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real • Transfer from airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene:
• 3 x buffet breakfast kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of EUR 35.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, private minivan (4–7 persons)
• Personalised welcome package St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 35.00 pp
• 3-hours guided walking tour of Riga Old Town the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. • 3-hours visit to Riga Art Nouveau district and visit to
• Entrance to the Riga History and Navigation Art Nouveau museum: EUR 35.00 pp
Museum The tour ends at the Old Town Hall Square where we
• 3-hours visit to Riga Motor Museum: EUR 50.00 pp
• 1 ticket to Latvia National Opera or European join the bustle of the traditional Christmas Market and
• Guided shopping tour: EUR 25.00 pp
Christmas festival shop for unique gifts. The afternoon offers an optional
• Farewell dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 45.00 pp
• Service of English and German speaking local guide tour to Riga Art Nouveau district and a visit to the Art
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local guide • Transfer from Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene to Riga airport/
Nouveau Museum. In the evening we attend a ballet or harbor: EUR 35.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00
• Service of Portuguese and French speaking local
guide opera performance at the Latvian National Opera or the for private minivan (4–7 persons)
European Christmas Festival.
Tallinn
Tallinn Christmas Market
DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN DAY 3 (SATURDAY): TALLINN
Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel In the morning an optional excursion is offered to
December 2020, 4 days/3 nights L’Ermitage****, check-in; welcome meeting, optional Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new
welcome dinner at hotel. Estonian art museum, with its collections of classic and
Dates: contemporary fine art. The afternoon is free for exploring
GTC01: 03.12.–06.12.20. DAY 2 (FRIDAY): TALLINN more of Tallinn on our own. In the evening an optional
GTC02: 10.12.–13.12.20. Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and farewell dinner at the elegant Restaurant Peppersack is
GTC03: 17.12.–20.12.20. modern urban life. The Old Town is magical all the year, on offer.
Package prices per person: but at its best in the run-up to Christmas when the magic
DAY 4 (SUNDAY): TALLINN
EUR 275.00 (double occupancy) is felt at every corner. During the morning walking tour
Optional transfer to airport.
EUR 115.00 (single supplement) we get to know the most important sights in the Old
Supplement for GTC01 Town including Toompea Castle, Dome Cathedral and
EUR 50.00 (double occupancy) Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the Upper Town as well
Optional:
EUR 50.00 (single supplement) as the St. Nicholas Church and the medieval Old Town • Transfer from airport to Hotel L’Ermitage: EUR 35.00 for
Including: Hall in the Lower Town. The tour ends at the Old Town private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan
• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel Hall Square where we join the bustle of the traditional (4–7 persons)
L’Ermitage****
• 3 x buffet breakfast
Christmas Market and shop for unique gifts. The optional • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 35.00 pp
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice guided shopping tour in the afternoon takes us to interior • 3-hours excursion to Kadriorg Park including visit to KUMU
museum: EUR 40.00 pp
• Personalised welcome package decoration and design stores, art galleries and fashion
• Guided shopping tour: EUR 25.00 pp
• 3-hours guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town boutiques in the Old Town with the main focus on local
• Entrance to the Great Guild Hall • Farewell dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 45.00 pp
• 1 ticket to Estonian Theatre or European
Estonian brands and artists. In the evening we attend a • Transfer Hotel L’Ermitage to airport/harbour: EUR 35.00
Christmas Festival ballet or opera performance at the Estonian Theatre or the for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan
• Service of English and German speaking local guide European Christmas Festival. (4–7 persons)
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local guide
• Service of Portuguese and French speaking local guide
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New Year in Riga
Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon offers
Riga
an optional tour to Riga Art Nouveau district and a visit
to the Art Nouveau Museum. In the evening we enjoy an
entertaining and fabulous New Year Gala.
December 2020 – January 2021, DAY 3 (FRIDAY): RIGA
4 days/3 nights Morning at leisure. Late afternoon offers an excursion
Dates: to the Lido Recreational Centre, a large restaurant and
GNR01: 30.12.–02.01.21.
entertainment centre located in the largest wooden
log house in Europe and surrounded by a lot of winter
attractions. We enjoy a traditional Latvian dinner before
Package prices per person: going back to the hotel.
EUR 395.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 135.00 (single supplement) DAY 4 (SATURDAY): RIGA DEPARTURE
Optional departure transfer to airport.
Including:
• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel Radisson DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA
Blu Latvia**** Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Optional:
• 3 x buffet breakfast Blu Latvija****, check-in, welcome meeting, optional • Transfer from airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia:
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or welcome dinner at hotel. EUR 35.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for
juice private minivan (4–7 persons)
• Personalised welcome package DAY 2 (THURSDAY): RIGA • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 35.00 pp
• 3-hour Riga walking tour of Riga Old Town
• Fabulous New Year Gala Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is • 3-hours visit to Riga Art Nouveau district with a visit to Art
• Service of English and German speaking local the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real Nouveau Museum: EUR 35.00 pp
guide kaleidoscope of architectural styles and by the end of • 3-hour excursion to Lido Recreational Centre with a
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local December the whole city is preparing for a vibrant New 3-course Latvian dinner: EUR 50.00 pp
guide • Transfer from Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia to airport:
Year celebration. The walking tour of the Old Town includes
• Service of Portuguese and French speaking EUR 35.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for
local guide Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the private minivan (4–7 persons)
Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small
New Year in Tallinn
Tallinn
and galleries in the Old Town and a visit to the beautiful
Christmas Market on the Town Hall Square. In the
evening we enjoy an unforgettable New Year Gala dinner
at hotel restaurant.
DAY 3 (FRIDAY): TALLINN
December 2020 – January 2021, The morning leisure. The afternoon offers an optional
4 days/3 nights visit to the unique Maritime Museum constructed in
the Seaplane Harbour Hangars, which were initially
Dates: completed as a part of the “Peter the Great’s Naval
GNT01: 30.12.–02.01.21. Fortress” in 1916-1917. The museum in undoubtedly one
of the most modern and inter-active maritime museums
Package prices per person: in Europe.
EUR 375.00 (double occupancy) DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN
EUR 175.00 (single supplement) Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel
DAY 4 (SATURDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE
Optional departure transfer to airport.
L’Ermitage**** check-in, welcome meeting, optional
Including: welcome dinner at the hotel.
• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel
L’Ermitage****
DAY 2 (THURSDAY): TALLINN Optional:
• 3 x buffet breakfast • Transfer from airport to Hotel L’Ermitage: EUR 35.00 for
• Unforgettable New Year Gala dinner at hotel Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan
restaurant modern urban life. The Old Town is magical all the year (4–7 persons)
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice but it is at its best in the run-up to Christmas and New • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 40.00 pp
• Personalised welcome package
• 3-hour Tallinn Old Town walking tour Year, where the magic is felt at every corner. The walking • 3-hours guided shopping tour: EUR 25.00 pp
• Service of English and German speaking local tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and • 3-hours optional visit to Maritime Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
guide into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome • Transfer Hotel L’Ermitage to airport: EUR 35.00 for
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local
Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan
guide (4–7 persons)
• Service of French and Portuguese speaking Hall and Great Guild Hall. The afternoon offers an optional
local guide guided shopping tour to the many lovely shops, boutiques 7
St. Petersburg
New Year in St. Petersburg
DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG celebrations, after we continue to Pavlovsk and experience
December 2020 – Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel real Russian winter adventure in a troika ride.
January 2021, Ambassador**** check-in, welcome meeting, optional
welcome dinner at the hotel. DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG
5 Days/4 nights Morning offers optional visit to the world-famous
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening we enjoy an
St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and optional entertaining fabulous Russian New Year Gala at
Dates: museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River the hotel.
GNS01: 29.12.–02.01.21. and the many canals have deservedly given the city the
DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG
title “The Venice of the North”. When the city is covered
The optional tour this morning offers a visit to a mass in
in snow it has a special romantic atmosphere. During
the Orthodox Kazan Cathedral and a visit to the Peter-
the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all
Package prices per person: the splendors of the city: the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s
and-Paul Fortress to see the Peter-and-Paul Cathedral,
EUR 395.00 (double occupancy) the pantheon of the Russian czar from Peter the Great to
Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Nicolas the 2nd. In the evening enjoy an optional farewell
EUR 175.00 (single supplement) Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional dinner at Restaurant Demidov.
visit to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s
Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World DAY 5 (SATURDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE
Including: War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial Optional transfer to the airport.
• 4 overnights at centrally located Hotel
Ambassador****
• 4 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or Optional:
juice • Transfer from airport to Hotel Ambassador: EUR 70.00 for • 3-hour visit to Kazan Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress:
• Personalised welcome package private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan EUR 45.00 pp
• 3 hour St. Petersburg sightseeing tour (4–7 persons) • Farewell dinner at Restaurant Demidov EUR 50.00 pp
• Service of English and German speaking local • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 40.00 pp • Transfer from Hotel Ambsasador to airport: EUR 70.00 for
guide • 6-hour visit to Zarskoye Selo and Catherine’s Palace and private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local troika ride in Pavlovsk Palace parks: EUR 90.00 pp (4–7 persons)
guide • 3-hour visit to Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp • Extra night: EUR 120.00 single room/night BB and EUR 140.00
• Service of French and Portuguese speaking double room/night BB
local guide • Fabulous New Year Gala at Hotel Ambassador: EUR 260.00 pp
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class
minivans throughout the itinerary
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New Year in Kiev
DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL KIEV DAY 3 (FRIDAY): KIEV
December 2020 – Arrival in Kiev, optional transfer to Hotel The optional tour this morning offers a visit to St. Sophia’s
Khreschatyk*****, check in. Welcome meeting, optional Cathedral and the National History Museum. The St. Sophia
January 2021, welcome dinner at hotel. Cathedral – built in 11th century – is an UNESCO heritage
4 Days/3 nights monastery complex with unique ancient frescoes. The
DAY 2 (THURSDAY): KIEV visit includes also Bell Tower, Monks Refectory and
Founded in the late 9th century Kyiv is one of the oldest Metropolite House. We proceed to the National Historical
cities of Europe and the cradle of Slavic civilization and Museum with over 800 thousand unique exhibits related
Dates: Orthodox Christianity. The morning sightseeing tour to the history and culture of Ukraine. In the afternoon is
introduces us to the historic city and all its treasures offered an optional visit to the unique Chernobyl Museum
GNK01: 30.12.–02.01.21.
including St. Vladimir’s Cathedral, Golden Gates, St. Sophia dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, which also
Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, which signaled the beginning of the end of Soviet Ukraine. In
we reach by cable car, Independence Square, Opera House the evening enjoy an optional dinner at the traditional
Package prices per person: and St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The afternoon is reserved for restaurant Opanas.
an optional excursion to the world famous Cave Monastery
EUR 355.00 (double occupancy)
featuring amazing architectural monuments, ranging from DAY 4 (SATURDAY): KIEV
EUR 175.00 (single supplement) bell towers to cathedrals to underground cave systems and Optional departure transfer to airport.
strong stone fortification walls. In the evening we enjoy an
optional New Year Gala.
Including:
• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel
Khreschatyk**** Optional: New Year Gala:
• 3 x buffet breakfast • Transfer from airport to Hotel Khreschatyk: EUR 55.00 for New Year party at Hotel Khreschatyk: EUR 275.00 pp
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or private car (1–3 persons), EUR 80.00 for private minivan New Year dinner at local restaurant : EUR 175.00 pp
juice (4–7 persons)
• 3 hour Kiev sightseeing tour • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 45.00 pp
• Service of English and German speaking local • 3-hours visit to the Cave Monastery: EUR 70.00 pp
guide • 3-hours visit to St. Sophia’s Cathedral and National Historical
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local Museum: EUR 55.00 pp (walking tour)
guide • 3-hours visit to Chernobyl Museum: EUR 60.00 pp
• Service of 1st class cars or 1st class minivans • Dinner at local restaurant Opanas: EUR 50.00 pp
throughout the itinerary • Transfer from Hotel Khreschatyk to airport: EUR 55.00 for
private car (1–3 persons), EUR 80.00 for private minivan
(4–7 persons)
9
Krakow Christmas Market
DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOW has been active since 1st February 2010, encompasses
Arrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel presentation of the latest international art, education as
Krakow Centrum ****, check-in; welcome meeting, well as research and publication projects. MOCAK’s two
optional welcome dinner at hotel. most important aims are presenting the art of the two last
decades in the context of the post-war avant-garde and
DAY 2 (FRIDAY): KRAKOW conceptual art as well as clarifying the rationale of creating
Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in art by highlighting its cognitive and ethical value and its
Poland. The morning walking tour includes the Old Town relationship with everyday reality.
with the St. Mary’s Church, the Jagiellonian University,
the Cloth Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the DAY 4 (SUNDAY): KRAKOW
Wawel Cathedral. In the afternoon we offer an optional Optional transfer to the airport.
Krakow guided Krakow Christmas Market tour. There, you can
learn about nativity displays and listen to the most amazing
stories about Christmas customs in Poland. Afterwards, Optional:
you will be guided through the market to learn about the • Transfer from airport to Hotel Novotel Krakow Centrum:
traditions behind the stalls and the items sold. The evening EUR 40.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 60.00 for
offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka. private minivan (4–7 persons)
• Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 40.00 pp
DAY 3 (SATURDAY): KRAKOW • 3-hour guided Krakow Christmas Market tour: EUR 35.00 pp
This morning is reserved for an optional visit to Kazimierz
• Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp
district that housed Krakow’s Jews from 500 years. In the
last decade it has been rediscovered, and its hollowed- • 3-hour excursion to to Kazimierz district: EUR 45.00 pp
out Jewish culture gradually reintroduced. Famous for • 3-hour visit to MOCAK museum: EUR 45.00 pp
its associations with Schindler and Spielberg, there’s
December 2020, more to the historic Jewish quarter than cemeteries and
• Transfer from Hotel Novotel Krakow Centrum to airport:
EUR 40.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 60.00 for
4 days/3 nights synagogues. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the private minivan (4–7 persons)
Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK, which
Dates:
GKC01: 03.12.–06.12.20.
GKC02: 10.12.–13.12.20.
GKC03: 17.12.–20.12.20.
Package prices per person:
EUR 275.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 135.00 (single supplement)
Including:
• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel Novotel
Krakow Centrum ****
• 3 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• 3-hours guided walking tour of Krakow
Old Town
• Entrance to Wawel Castle
• Service of English and German speaking local
guide
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local
guide
• Service of Portuguese and French speaking
local guide
10New Year in Poland
DECEMBER 29 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL WARSAW nativity displays and listen to the most amazing stories
Arrival in Warsaw, optional transfer to Hotel Polonia about Christmas customs in Poland. Afterwards, you will
Palace**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting, optional be guided through the market to learn about the traditions
welcome dinner at the hotel. behind the stalls and the items sold. The evening offers an
optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka.
DECEMBER 30 (WEDNESDAY): WARSAW
Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously JANUARY 2 (SATURDAY): KRAKOW
reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour Optional transfer to the airport.
Warsaw includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal
Castle, St John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square
and the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional
excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on
Krakow the Water. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at
Restaurant Dawne Smaki.
DECEMBER 31 (THURSDAY): WARSAW–KRAKOW Optional:
In the morning we go to the Warsaw railway station and • Transfer from airport to Hotel Polonia Palace: EUR 40.00
board the train bound for Warsaw. Through the flat low- for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private
laying plain of Central Poland we reach Krakow in the minivan (4–7 persons)
early afternoon. Directly after arrival in Krakow we start • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 45.00 pp
a sightseeing tour, including Old Town with the St. Mary’s • 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to
Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp
Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral.
• Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki: EUR 40.00 pp
At the end of the tour we check-in at Hotel Vienna House
December 2020 – Andel’s Cracow**** or similar. In the evening we enjoy an • Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp
January 2021, unforgettable New Year Gala dinner. • 3-hour guided Krakow Christmas Market tour: EUR 35.00 pp
5 days/4 nights JANUARY 1 (FRIDAY): KRAKOW
• Transfer from Hotel Vienna House Andel’s Cracow to
airport: EUR 40.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 60.00
Morning at leisure. Late afternoon offers an optional guided for private minivan (4–7 persons)
Krakow Christmas Market tour. There, you can learn about
Dates:
GNP01: 29.12.–02.01.21.
Package prices per person:
EUR 795.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 215.00 (single supplement)
Including:
• 4 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• 4 x buffet breakfast
• New Year Gala dinner at hotel or city restaurant
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• 3 hour Warsaw sightseeing tour and 3 hour
Krakow sightseeing tour
• Train Warsaw–Krakow (2nd class)
• Service of English and German speaking local
guide
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local
guide
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class
minivans throughout the itinerary
11Winter City Break in St. Petersburg
DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. Afternoon is at
Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos leisure in the city to explore it on your own hand.
Vasilievsky**** check-in, welcome meeting, optional
welcome dinner at the hotel. DAY 4 (SUNDAY): ST. PETERSBURG
Optional transfer to the airport.
DAY 2 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG
St. Petersburg St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and
museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River Optional:
and the many canals have deservedly given the city the • Transfer from airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky:
EUR 70.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for
title “The Venice of the North”. When the city is covered private minivan (4–7 persons)
in snow it has a special romantic atmosphere. During • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 35.00 pp
the morning sightseeing tour, we get acquainted with all • Transfer from Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport:
the splendours of the city: The Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s EUR 70.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for
Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Saviour, the Nevsky private minivan (4–7 persons)
Convent and much more. The afternoon offers a visit to • Pre/post stay at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 85.00 per
the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. room/per night including buffet breakfast (The price valid
only in combination with package and valid for 1 overnight
stay in pre-stay or post-stay)
DAY 3 (SATURDAY): ST. PETERSBURG
The morning offers excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the The prices are gross and include
impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, commission for customers with agreement.
which vanished during World War II and was restored for
November 2020 –
March 2021,
4 days/3 nights
Dates:
SCB01: 05.11.–08.11.20. SCB11: 21.01.–24.01.21.
SCB02: 12.11.–15.11.20. SCB12: 28.01.–31.01.21.
SCB03: 19.11.–22.11.20 SCB13: 04.02.–07.02.21.
SCB04: 26.11.–29.11.20. SCB14: 11.02.–14.02.21.
SCB05: 03.12.–06.12.20. SCB15: 18.02.–21.02.21.
SCB06: 10.12.–13.12.20. SCB16: 25.02.–28.02.21.
SCB07: 17.12.–20.12.20. SCB17: 04.03.–07.03.21.
SCB08: 24.12.–27.12.20. SCB18: 11.03.–14.03.21.
SCB09: 07.01.–10.01.21. SCB19: 18.03.–21.03.21.
SCB10: 14.01.–17.01.21. SCB20: 25.03.–28.03.21.
Package prices per person:
EUR 275.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 75.00 (single supplement)
Including:
• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel Sokos
Vasilievsky****
• 3 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• 3-hour St. Petersburg sightseeing tour, 3-hour
visit to Hermitage Art Museum and 4-hour
visit to Zarskoe Selo with a visit to Catherine’s
Palace
• Service of English and German speaking local
guide
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local guide
• Service of French and Portuguese speaking
local guide
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class
minivans throughout the itinerary
12Winter Cultural Weekends in Riga
DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA The afternoon offers on optional guided visit to the
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (MDAD) has been
Ridzene*****, check-in; welcome meeting, optional open to the public since 6 July 1989. The museum has
welcome dinner at hotel. seven collections: textile art, ceramics, metal, leather,
decorative wood and glaas art as well as a design collection.
DAY 2 (FRIDAY): RIGA The permanent display introduces visitors to the work of
Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is Latvia’s leading artists in decorative art and design. It tells
the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real about the dominant styles and movements in the period
Riga kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of from the end of the 19th century to the present day. The
the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, evening offers an optional a ballet or opera performance at
St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Latvian National Opera.
the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument.
The afternoon offers an optional tour to Riga Art Nouveau DAY 4 (SUNDAY): RIGA
district and a visit to the Art Nouveau Museum. In the Optional transfer to airport.
evening an optional contemporary Latvian cuisine dinner
January–April 2021, at Restaurant “Muusu” is offered.
4 days/3 nights DAY 3 (SATURDAY): RIGA
In the Morning we go to Kalnciema Quarter, a bright Optional:
and lively spot in Riga, on the left bank of the Daugava
• Transfer from airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene:
River, in the green and colorful area of Pārdaugava.
EUR 35.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for
It regularly hosts events for families and children, art
Dates: exhibitions, plays, open-air concerts, and educational private minivan (4–7 persons)
GRW01: 14.01.–17.01.21. events. Kalnciema Quarter is particularly famous for its • Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 35.00 pp
GRW02: 04.02.–07.02.21. weekly market – ever since 2008, on Saturdays, local • 3-hours visit to Riga Art Nouveau district and visit to Art
GRW03: 11.03.–14.03.21. farmers and artisans have been bringing their versatile Nouveau Museum: EUR 35.00 pp
GRW04: 01.04.–04.04.21.
produce to Kalnciema Quarter. The cluster of renovated • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Muusu: EUR 45.00 pp
wooden buildings contains a Wooden Architecture
• 3-hours visit to Museum of Decorative Arts and Design:
center, wine shop and cafe, offering wine from the small
EUR 25.00 pp
vineyards of Marche, Italy, a restaurant, an art gallery and
a design salon. • Optional ballet or opera performance at the Latvian
National Opera: EUR 45.00 pp
Package prices per person: On 16.01. (GRW01) we visit Riga Streetfood Festival,
taking place in Riga Old Town. Every year chefs from 15 • Transfer from Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene to Riga airport/
EUR 235.00 (double occupancy) harbour: EUR 35.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00
of Riga’s best restaurants accept the challenge to look for
EUR 115.00 (single supplement) for private minivan (4–7 persons)
the characteristic taste of winter and brave the cold at the
Riga Street Food Festival.
Including:
• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel Radisson
Blu Ridzene*****
• 3 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• Personalised welcome package
• 3-hours guided walking tour of Riga Old Town
and 3-hours excursion to Kalnciema Quarter
• Entrance to the Riga History and Navigation
Museum
• Service of English and German speaking local
guide
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local
guide
• Service of Portuguese and French speaking
local guide
13Petrozovodsk
Karelia Winter Adventure
DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG tourist attractions in Russia. The main attraction of the
February–March 2021, Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel museum is the Kizhi Pogost, declared a world heritage
Ambassador**** or similar, check-in. site by UNESCO in 1990, with its world-famous Church
8 days/7 nights of the Transfiguration, the bell tower (19th century) and
DAY 2 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG– the Church of Intercession. We learn there about the
PETROZAVODSK restoration process of the churches of Kizhi. We see how
Dates: St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and they are restored and learn secrets of Russian traditional
GKA01: 10.02.–15.02.21. museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River wooden church architecture. On the way back we make a
GKA02: 17.02.–22.02.21. and the many canals have deservedly given the city the stop near the highest point of Kizhi to enjoy the splendid
title “The Venice of the North”. When the city is covered panoramic view. Lunch at a local restaurant and transfer
GKA03: 10.03.–15.03.21.
in snow it has a special romantic atmosphere. During back to Petrozavodsk.
the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all
the splendours of the city: the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s DAY 5 (SUNDAY): PETROZAVODSK–
Package prices per person: Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Saviour, the Nevsky ST. PETERSBURG
EUR 995.00 (double occupancy) Today we continue our winter adventure with a visit to a
Convent and much more. In the afternoon we go to the
EUR 195.00 (single supplement) Karelia Railway Station and board the train bound for husky farm. We get acquainted with friendly sled dogs
Petrozavodsk. Arrival and transfer to Hotel Karelia**** and learn interesting facts about the breed and their
or similar. character. Afterwards, we learn how to prepare the sled
Including: dogs and how to operate a sleigh pulled by them. We enjoy
• 5 overnights at 4 star hotels DAY 3 (FRIDAY): PETROZAVODSK a 3 km ride along the picturesque Shuya River shore in
• 5 x buffet breakfast Petrozavodsk is the capital if Karelia and stands directly the scenic pine forest and return to the husky farm for a
• 3 x lunch during program in Karelia on days 3–5 at the banks of Lake Onega. We start our Karelia winter traditional lunch in a tent. After the lunch we continue
• 3 hours St. Petersburg sightseeing tour, 3 full- adventure with a tour of the center and the main sights with a snowmobile ride. The ride covers the distance of
day excursions in and around Petrozavodsk of Petrozavodsk. The tour continues to the ancient village 30 km and we enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the
• Entrances to the Peter and Paul Fortress in of Karelia, Kinerma, which is considered one of most Karelia forest covered with a white blanket of snow. In the
St. Petersburg, Kinerma Village, Open Air Mu-
beautiful villages in Russia. We see the main places of afternoon we return back to Petrozavodsk to catch train
seum of Wooden Architecture and Husky Farm
interest, such as the houses of the late nineteenth century to St. Petersburg. Arrival to St. Petersburg and transfer to
• Train tickets St. Petersburg – Petrozavodsk –
St. Petersburg (2nd class) and the wooden chapel of the St. Mary the Virgin of Hotel Ambassador**** or similar.
• Ferry Petrozavodsk – Kizhiu Islands – Smolensk erected in the seventeenth century. After the
Pdetrozavodsk tour through the village we enjoy a lunch at a typical DAY 6 (MONDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE
• Service of English speaking local guide in Karelian house and we have the opportunity to experience Optional departure transfer to St. Petersburg airport.
St. Petersburg and for all program in Karelia a traditional Karelian pie master-class before we return
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class back to Petrozavodsk.
minivans throughout the itinerary Optional:
• Transfer from airport to Hotel Ambassador: EUR 70.00 for
DAY 4 (SATURDAY): PETROZAVODSK private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan
In the morning we depart with the ferry to Kizhi Island in (4–7 persons)
the Lake Onega. Upon arrival in Kizhi we visit the Open • Transfer from Hotel Ambassador to airport: EUR 70.00 for
Air Museum of Wooden Architecture in Kizhi. This is one private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan
14 of the first open-air museums and one of the most popular (4–7 persons)Teriberka
Murmansk
Lovozero
Murmansk Winter Adventures
December 2020 – DAY 1 (SATURDAY): ARRIVAL MURMANSK breathtaking views of the endless white tundra and wild
March 2021, Arrival in Murmansk, transfer to Hotel Azimut nature. At arrival in Teriberka we feel like we are at the
Murmansk**** or similar, check-in. edge of the Earth. The seashore is fascinating and leaves no
5 days/4 nights one indifferent! In Teriberksa we learn about the village life
DAY 2: (SUNDAY): MURMANSK which gained popularity after the premiere of the Russian
Murmansk is the largest city in the world north of the film “Leviathan” which was nominated for the Oscar
Dates: Arctic Circle. The morning city tour acquaints us with Awards and we enjoy a local lunch. After lunch we embark
the fascinating history of the city and with places related a sleigh ride. The sleighs are pulled by snowmobiles and
GMA01: 09.12.–13.12.20.
the heroic struggle of the city during the 2nd World the ride takes us towards a beautiful waterfall that empties
GMA02: 23.12.–27.12.20.
War including the Alyosha Monument dedicated to the into the Arctic Ocean. In the afternoon we drive through
GMA03: 06.01.–10.01.21. Defenders of the Subarctic Region. After that we proceed to
GMA04: 20.01.–24.01.21.
the snow clad wilderness back to Murmansk.
the Monument dedicated to the Memory of the Sailors who
GMA05: 03.02.–07.02.21. died in peacetime and we see the fragment of the booth DAY 4 (TUESDAY): MURMANSK–LOVOZERO–
GMA06: 17.02.–21.02.21. of the Kursk atomic submarine that dramatically sank in MURMANSK
GMA07: 03.03.–07.03.21. 2001. Lunch at a local city restaurant. In the afternoon
In the morning we depart to a husky park. During the
GMA08: 17.03.–21.03.21. we continue with a visit to the Lenin Icebreaker Museum,
excursion we are going to learn the incredible history
an icon of the history of navigation, and with a visit to
the Regional History Museum of Murmansk, the oldest of the Siberian husky. We are able to communicate with
Package prices per person: museum in the region, founded in 1926 and dedicated to these affectionate dogs and we also see the beautiful
the history and culture of the whole Murmansk region. In reindeers. After that we rejoice on an exciting trip through
EUR 895.00 (double occupancy)
the evening we are invited on an Aurora Hunting Tours the winter forest on a sleigh pulled by dogs. After lunch
EUR 155.00 (single supplement)
and if we are lucky we are dazzled by the Northern Lights. at a local restaurant we continue with a visit to the ethnic
village. We learn about the traditional life of the peoples
of the north, play outdoors games, feed the reindeers and
Including: DAY 3 (MONDAY): MURMANSK–TERIBERKA–
MURMANSK ride in the Saami sled before returning to Murmansk.
• 4 overnights at centrally located Hotel Azimut
Murmansk**** In the morning we set off for the village of Teriberka, the
• 4 x buffet breakfast only place in Russia on the shores of the Arctic Ocean, DAY 5 (WEDNESDAY): MURMANSK DEPARTURE
• 3 x lunch during the program in and around which can be reached by road. The road to Teriberka offers Breakfast. Check-out of the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Murmansk days 2–4
• 3 full-day excursions in and around Murmansk
and Evening Aurora hunting tour Please note:
• Entrances to Lenin Icebreaker Museum, • The Aurora Hunting Tour is provided one night during the • The road to Terebirka at the Arctic Ocean can occasionally be
Regional History Museum of Murmansk, Husky tour, any night depending on weather conditions. The closed by the authority because of the weather conditions.
Park and Ethnic Village Northern Light is normally visible in the period November- It happens a few times during the winter season. In this
March in the evening, however we cannot guarantee case, the tour is postponed to another day if such transfer is
• Service of English and German speaking local
Northern Lights because it’s a complex natural phenomenon possible or is being replaced by another activity. We are not
guide
which depends on a variety of conditions. If we fail to see able to offer any further compensation if the Teriberka Tour
• Service of 1st class coach or 1st class minivan Northern Lights during the first Aurora Hunting Tour one is replaced by another activity due to weather conditions
throughout the itinerary more Aurora Hunting Tour is provided for free. We are not
• Arrival and departure transfers to/from able to offer any compensation if we fail to see the Northern
Murmansk airport Lights during two Aurora Hunting Tours
15Russian Winter in Golden Ring
DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL MOSCOW the Kremlin, the Nativity Cathedral, the Museum of
Arrival in Moscow, optional transfer to Hotel Azimut Wooden Architecture, St. Ethymius Monastery and the
Smolenskaya**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. Transfiguration Cathedral.
DAY 2 (MONDAY): MOSCOW–VLADIMIR–SUZDAL DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): SUZDAL–KOSTROMA
In the morning we start our journey on the Golden Ring In the morning we continue along the Golden Ring to
of ancient Russian towns. We first drive through scenic Kostroma. Kostroma is located on both sides of the Volga
St. Petersburg River and the high banks offer impressive views of the
Russian landscapes to Vladimir, one of the ancient capitals
of Russia. During the city sightseeing tour, we visit the St. Volga expanses. During the afternoon sightseeing tour we
Yaroslavl Demetrius Cathedral and see the Assumption Cathedral, see the city center with the well-preserved 18th and 19th-
Kostroma century merchant houses, the treasure of the town, the
Perseval both world heritage sites, and the Golden Gate. In the late
Suzdal afternoon we continue to Suzdal and check-in at the Hotel 13th cenrury Ipatiev Monastery with the Trnitiy Cathdral
Sergiev Posad and we visit the beautiful Resurection Church. Check in at
Azimut Suzdal **** or similar.
Vladimir Hotel Azimut Kostroma*** or similar.
Moscow
DAY 3 (TUESDAY): SUZDAL
Dating back almost thousand years, Suzdal is a small DAY 5 (THURSDAY): KOSTROMA–YAROSLAVL–
fairy-tale town with an unsurpassed collection of ancient PERESLAVL
Russian architecture. During the optional whole day Today we continue to Yaroslavl. Situated at the confluence
tour, we discover all the treasures of Suzdal including of the Volga and Kotorosl Rivers the historic city of Yaroslavl
January–March 2021,
8 days/7 nights
Dates:
GGW01: 10.01.–17.01.21.
GGW02: 17.01.–24.01.21.
GGW03: 07.03.–14.03.21.
GGW04: 28.03.–04.04.21.
Package prices per person:
EUR 895.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 175.00 (single supplement)
Including:
• 7 overnights at centrally located 3–4 star hotels
• 7 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• Entrances to St. Demetrius Cathedral in
Vladimir, Ipatiev Monastery and Resurection
Church in Kostroma, Monastery of Transfigura-
tion amd the Church of Elijah the Prophet in
Jaroslavl, Monastery of St. Jacob the Savior, the
Nikitsky Monastery in Pereslavl-Zalessky, Trin-
ity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiev Posad and
Moscow Kremlin
• Service of English and German speaking tour
escort
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour
escort
• Service of 1st class cars or 1st class minivans
throughout the itinerary
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