RUSSIA and NORTHERN EUROPE (RR2012)
An 18-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $4,099
(4 out of 5, Based on 1 ratings) | Write a review
|
| Starting Price: | $4,099 |  |
| Tour Length: | 18 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Belarus, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Russia, Sweden | |
  |
||
Cities Visited: Title Vacation Overview |
||||||||||||||||
Hotels
COPENHAGEN
Imperial (F),
STOCKHOLM
Scandic Sergel Plaza (SF),
HELSINKI
Radisson Blu Royal (SF),
ST. PETERSBURG
Angleterre (SF),
NOVGOROD
Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F),
MOSCOW
Marriott Moscow Grand (SF),
SMOLENSK
Rossiya (F),
MINSK
Minsk (F),
WARSAW
The Westin Warsaw (SF)
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 lunches (L); 7 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen, a special farewell dinner with wine in Warsaw
Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark. Time to rest or to start exploring Denmark’s capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2:
Copenhagen. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange. Visit the lavish ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS in Christiansborg Palace and take pictures of Amalienborg Palace and of the wistful LITTLE MERMAID. Afternoon at leisure, optional excursions are available. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS, the city’s colorful amusement park (May to mid-Sept.). (B)
Day 3:
Copenhagen–Stockholm, Sweden. From Elsinore beneath Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, take a FERRY to Helsingborg and drive through the Swedish Lake District on your way to Stockholm. (B)
Day 4:
Overnight Cruise to Helsinki, Finland. Stockholm, scene of Stieg Larsson’s Milennium, is settled on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. In the late afternoon, board your ship for the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland. (B,D)
Day 5:
Helsinki. After breakfast on board, sightseeing with a Local Guide features City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the Olympic Stadium, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Then, browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s local arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET. (B)
Day 6:
At Leisure in Helsinki. A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of the pearls of the Baltic countries. (B)
Day 7:
Helsinki–St. Petersburg, Russia. A pleasant drive along the coast to the Russian border. After completing frontier formalities, cross the Karelian Isthmus on the way to St. Petersburg. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 8:
St. Petersburg. Enjoy your guided sightseeing tour of this fascinating city. Founded by Peter the Great, construction began in 1703, and the city eventually spread over 100 islands linked by 700 bridges. It suffered severe damage during World War II, when a cruel 900-day siege claimed more than a million victims. Start with the Winter Palace complex. Formerly the residence of the czars, it now houses the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM with celebrated works by Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and the major French impressionists. Next, drive along elegant Nevsky Prospect and admire ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL. (B)
Day 9:
St. Petersburg. Travel to Pushkin, home of Russia’s last czar, and visit magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed, visit PAVLOVSK PALACE instead). Balance of the day is at leisure, and exciting optional activities are available. (B)
Day 10:
St. Petersburg–Novgorod. Drive to Novgorod. Orientation features the restored Kremlin and venerable churches dating as far back as the 11th century. (B,L,D)
Day 11:
Novgorod–Tver–Moscow. Through the Valdai Hills to Tver on the Volga, the “Mother River” of Russia, where you will have lunch. Then, via Tchaikovsky’s Klin to Moscow. (B,L)
Day 12:
Moscow. Follow your Local Guide to RED SQUARE, the center of this 860-year-old city. At its core is the Lenin Mausoleum and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Inside the KREMLIN, a city-within-a-city, admire the medieval towers, cathedrals, and palaces. At the ARMORY MUSEUM, see treasures such as Ivan the Terrible’s throne. Of course, you will also see the Bolshoi Theater. (B)
Day 13:
At Leisure in Moscow. A full day at leisure to further explore this fascinating city. Your Tour Director will have suggestions how to spend your day. (B)
Day 14:
Moscow–Smolensk. Travel via Borodino, site of the cruel battle between Napoleon’s Grand Armée and the Russian Army in 1812, to Smolensk. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the impressive town walls, the 17th-century USPENSKY CATHEDRAL, and the monument to General Kutuzov, the brilliant strategist who conquered Napoleon’s military genius. (B,L,D)
Day 15:
Smolensk–Minsk, Belarus. Via Katyn Forest and the White Russian plains to Minsk, the Belorussian capital. After lunch, enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide in this historic city. Post-war architects were given carte-blanche to reconstruct a showcase city: Minsk was almost totally destroyed during World War II. (B,L,D)
Day 16:
Minsk–Brest–Warsaw, Poland. Have lunch in Brest, best known for the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, on your way to Warsaw, Poland’s beautiful capital. (B,L)
Day 17:
Warsaw. Your Local Guide takes you to the medieval STARE MIASTO (Old Town), the HISTORICAL MUSEUM, where you can watch a moving film showing the city before and after wartime destruction, the 14th-century CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN, the Palace of Culture and Science, the Marszalkowska residential development, and a picture stop at the Ghetto Monument. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)
Day 18:
Warsaw. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Touring Date |
Land Only |
Land + Air |
Single (Land Only) |
Single (Land + Air) |
5/21/2012 - 6/8/2012 |
$4,199 |
 |
|
|
5/28/2012 - 6/15/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
6/4/2012 - 6/22/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
6/11/2012 - 6/29/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
6/18/2012 - 7/6/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
6/25/2012 - 7/13/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
7/2/2012 - 7/20/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
7/9/2012 - 7/27/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
7/16/2012 - 8/3/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
7/23/2012 - 8/10/2012 |
$4,199 |
|
|
|
7/30/2012 - 8/17/2012 |
$4,099 |
|
|
|
8/6/2012 - 8/24/2012 |
$4,099 |
|
|
|
8/13/2012 - 8/31/2012 |
$4,099 |
|
|
|
8/20/2012 - 9/7/2012 |
$4,099 |
|
|
|
8/27/2012 - 9/14/2012 |
$4,099 |
|
|
|
9/3/2012 - 9/21/2012 |
$4,099 |
|
|
|
9/10/2012 - 9/28/2012 |
$4,099 |
|
|
|
9/17/2012 - 10/5/2012 |
$4,099 |
|
|
|
| Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator. | ||||
|
Airfare Disclaimer Documents |
||||
City Highlights
Copenhagen
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing; visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; the Little Mermaid; Tivoli Gardens (May to mid-September)
Elsinore
Ferry crossing with a view of Hamlet’s castle
Stockholm
Guided sightseeing, visit the City Hall
Stockholm-Helsinki
Baltic Sea overnight crossing in first-class two-berth cabins with private facilities (dinner included)
Helsinki
Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market
St. Petersburg
Guided sightseeing, visit the Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and Catherine Palace (if closed, visit Pavlovsk Palace instead)
Novgorod
Orientation
Tver
Included lunch
Moscow
Guided sightseeing, visit Red Square and the Armory Museum in the Kremlin
Smolensk
Guided sightseeing, visit Uspensky Cathedral
Minsk
Guided sightseeing
Brest
Included lunch
Warsaw
Guided sightseeing, visit the Stare Miasto, St. John’s Cathedral, and the Historical Museum; farewell dinner at a local restaurantHeadsets throughout the tourNote:Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.Accommodation in Smolensk is the best available.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.A separate visa for Belarus is necessary.Security cruise regulations require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at time of booking.
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $1370, $1221 (July 30-September 17).Triple room reduction: $203, $154 (July 30-September 17).Extra nights per person in Copenhagen:in single room $205, in twin room $128, in triple room $114Extra nights per person in Warsaw:in single room $125, in twin room $70, in triple room $66
SAVE $250 Per Couple On All GLobus Air-Inclusive 2012 Europe Tours
Save $250 per couple on all Globus air-inclusive 2012 Europe Tours
With Globus, "traveling" and "vacationing" are no longer mutually exclusive. Our variety of tours to Europe take care of all the planning, navigating and hassling for you. Your only responsibility is to take it all in. Enjoy!
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Save $500 Per Couple On Globus 2012 Tanzania Tour
Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.
Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.
This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.
Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Globus Year Round Discounts - SAVE up to 10%
Globus Year Round Discounts
Young Traveler Discounts
With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.
Discount for Repeat Travelers
Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits.
Second Tour Discount
It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.
Book Early & Save
With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.
Triple Room Reduction
You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
Big Savings for Small Groups
Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.
And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!
Avoid the Single Room Supplement
We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Ratings & Reviews:
This tour's average rating:
(4 out of 5, Based on 1 ratings) Write a review.
The most recent reviews for this tour:
Kaylan rated this tour a 4 on 8/8/2011 12:45:46 AM and says:
"Our first trip to Europe. Globus did a nice job, but frankly this was too long of a trip for me. I was ready to come home after 2 weeks so next time I plan a Europe trip I will focus on shorter stays that cover less area so I can spend more time in each city. My travel agent mentioned that Globus and other companies do have slower paced tours, which would be our preference.
"
Related Travel Articles
| Make the most of your upcoming trip with these special offers from our partners: | |||
Visitors who viewed this tour also viewed:
NORTHERN CAPITALS (ZT2012)
13 Days starting from $3,249
TitleNorthern CapitalsVacation OverviewThis is one of our most popular vaca.. (click for more)
NORTHERN CAPITALS WITH MOSCOW (ZTE2012)
16 Days starting from $4,327
TitleNorthern Capitals with MoscowVacation OverviewThis is one of our most .. (click for more)
THE BEST OF EASTERN EUROPE (RO2012)
14 Days starting from $2,839
TitleThe Best of Eastern EuropeVacation OverviewThis is the perfect vacatio.. (click for more)
Scandinavia Russia and Independent States 2012
18 Days starting from $4,450
Experience a fascinating journey through Germany, Sweden, Finland, Russia, .. (click for more)
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.
Popular Destinations
Tour Operators
|
|
