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Discover the Baltics and Russia
17 Day Baltics Tour to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia & Russia
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Explore the medieval capitals of the Baltics and Russia’s imperial cities on this glorious 17-day journey from Warsaw to Moscow. Delve into decades of Soviet rule, the youthful spirit of new nations and a history shaped by tragedy and triumphs. Local Specialists will reveal the legacies left by foreign rulers and the Romanov royals, sharing the stories that have brought a new lease on life to the Baltics and Russia.
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Discover the Baltics and Russia
17 Day Baltics Tour to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia & Russia
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Explore the medieval capitals of the Baltics and Russia’s imperial cities on this glorious 17-day journey from Warsaw to Moscow. Delve into decades of Soviet rule, the youthful spirit of new nations and a history shaped by tragedy and triumphs. Local Specialists will reveal the legacies left by foreign rulers and the Romanov royals, sharing the stories that have brought a new lease on life to the Baltics and Russia.
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- Day 1 Arrive Warsaw (2 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
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- Day 3 Warsaw – Vilnius (2 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
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- Day 5 Vilnius – Šiauliai – Riga (2 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 6 Riga sightseeing and free timeNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 7 Riga – Tallinn (2 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 8 Tallinn sightseeing and free timeNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 9 Tallinn – St. Petersburg (4 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
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- Day 11 St. Petersburg free dayNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 12 St. Petersburg free dayNavigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 13 St. Petersburg – Novgorod (1 Night)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 14 Novgorod – Tver – Moscow (3 Nights)Navigation Chevron Right Icon
- Day 15 Moscow sightseeing and free timeNavigation Chevron Right Icon
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The Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Warsaw (2 Nights)
Tucked away, but not forgotten, the Baltics stand at the edge of Europe – revived and reinvigorated after years of Nazi and Soviet occupation. Storybook capitals and stunning natural landscapes lie ahead, but first Poland’s capital gets the nod as your launchpad to a region that has emerged vibrant despite its tragic history. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers, then enjoy dinner together.
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Day 2
Warsaw sightseeing and free time
A lesson in courage and perseverance awaits this morning as you join a Local Specialist to visit Warsaw’s Old Town. Its façades are more modern than medieval and a testament to the resilience of the Poles who have lovingly restored their capital city after it was razed to the ground in retaliation for the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. See the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, immortalised in the poignant Roman Polanski film – The Pianist, then spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way. This afternoon, you perhaps join an optional visit to the 17th-century Baroque Wilanów Palace, once the summer home of King Jan Sobieski III, followed by an optional evening of traditional music and dance.
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Chopin’s Warsaw
The spirit of Warsaw and the music of Chopin go hand in hand. This exclusive private recital of his music, performed for you by a celebrated Polish pianist in one of Warsaw’s historic buildings, is one of the unforgettable memories of this trip. Sparkling wine will be served during the intermission.
Adult Price: €46.00*
Wilanow Palace
This splendid baroque palace was built in the late 17th century as a summer home for King Jan Sobieski III. On our visit, led by our Local Specialist, we’ll see the collection of royal furniture, portraits and china that forms part of the National Museum.
Adult Price: €36.00*
Polish Dinner and Music
Poland has a rich culture and famous folk art. On this trip, you'll have the chance to enjoy music and traditional dance while savouring a delicious meal of homemade Polish specialities.
Adult Price: €59.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 3
Warsaw – Vilnius (2 Nights)
The journey north begins today, through pastoral landscapes and rural villages to Vilnius, Lithuania’s elegant capital. There isn’t a city in Northern Europe with a medieval Old Town its size and you’ll have an opportunity to explore every inch of its Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance splendour on your own and with a Local Specialist. Signs of the city’s 50-years of Soviet occupation can still be seen, but it is the city’s beautiful architectural heritage, gritty street art and youthful spirit which take centre stage on your visit. Launch into a love affair with Lithuanian food this evening by joining an optional dinner and folklore show. Skanaus!
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Lithuanian Folklore and Traditional Dinner
Savour a hearty Lithuanian dinner of local specialities with us in beautiful surroundings, as we are entertained by a Folklore show.
Adult Price: €62.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 4
Vilnius sightseeing and free time
All the iconic sights of Vilnius are revealed this morning as you join a Local Specialist to see the 16th-century Bishop’s Palace and the University, the oldest in the Baltics. Explore the Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, built on the site of a temple to the pagan goddess of love. Then walk to the Gates of Dawn, the Carmelite Church of St. Theresa and former Jewish Ghetto, passing the Cathedral, new Royal Palace excavations and the former site of the synagogue, destroyed during World War II. This afternoon, head back to the former communist era on an Optional Experience to the KGB museum.
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KGB Museum Visit
The former KGB headquarters are a grim reminder of the regime of terror that existed under Soviet occupation. A Local Specialist takes you through the emphatically named Museum of Genocide Victims, which recounts the Soviet years of political oppression and the partisan fight for independence. In the basement, reflect while in the cells used for the torture and imprisonment of dissidents right up until the late 1980's.
Adult Price: €34.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 5
Vilnius – Šiauliai – Riga (2 Nights)
Switch the new capital for the old capital on an Optional Experience to Trakai with its enchanting lakeside castle. Later, don’t leave Vilnius without fueling up on some of the city’s famous kibinai pasties. Savoury or sweet, take your pick, before you leave the city bound for the Hill of Crosses at Šiauliai where millions of crosses jostle for their spot in a non-violent protest against decades of Russian and Soviet rule. Arrive in the ancient city of Riga later – its Gothic skyline has witnessed German, Scandinavian and Russian rule across eight centuries, and you’ll get to hear all their tales of triumph and tragedy over the next day.
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Trakai Castle And Town
With our Local Specialist, we’ll explore the old Lithuanian capital of Trakai, with its beautiful lakeside castle. The castle has been painstakingly restored to reveal the former grandeur and history of the Grand Duchy. We’ll also see old wooden cottages built by the Karaites, a sect originating in Baghdad, and have time to shop for crafts in Trakai.
Adult Price: €43.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 6
Riga sightseeing and free time
Riga’s UNESCO-listed Old Town reveals one of the world’s finest collections of Art Nouveau buildings and a rich Hanseatic trade heritage that comes to life in the colourful stories shared by your Local Specialist this morning. Stroll through the winding medieval streets keeping your camera at hand to capture St. Peter’s Church, the Three Brothers and Riga Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to explore Riga on your terms. Admire the skyline from the comfort of a canal boat, indulge in the herbal flavours of the city’s favourite Black Balsam at a traditional city tavern, or join an Optional Experience at the Bergi Open Air Museum, revealing Latvia’s cultural heritage.
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Bergi Open Air Museum Visit and Lunch
One of the showpieces of Latvia's cultural heritage, the ethnographic open air museum is situated in a pine forest on the banks of the Jugla Lake. With our Local Specialist, we’ll explore some of the ninety traditional buildings rebuilt here, including farmhouses, windmills and fishermen's houses, before a delicious traditional meal.
Adult Price: €50.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 7
Riga – Tallinn (2 Nights)
Follow the Gulf of Riga north into Estonia, travelling via Pärnu, a popular beach resort for Tallinn locals. Arriving in their fairy-tale hometown a little later, you’ll encounter a lively blend of Scandinavian and Russian flavours. It is the enchanting and well-preserved Old Town that will capture your heart however, as you take a step back in time and wander through cobbled streets lined with red-roofed Hanseatic merchant houses and medieval churches. The city’s strategic location has made it a gateway to the Baltics and Russia for centuries and it has lost none of this old-world ambience as you’ll come to discover over the next day.
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Day 8
Tallinn sightseeing and free time
Behind the 13th-century Walls of Tallinn lies a UNESCO-listed treasure trove of beautifully preserved medieval façades. You’ll discover it all when you meet your Local Specialist this morning for a guided sightseeing tour around the city. Admire the city's gabled houses and hidden courtyards that reveal the rich heritage of a city which once held pride of place in the Hanseatic League. Walk past the 15th-century Lühike Jalg Gate and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a symbol of Russian power with its magnificent gold-plated dome. The afternoon is yours to explore and perhaps an Optional Experience could see you visit Tallinn's Kalamaja, a fishing harbour turned Bohemian Quarter with its colourful wooden buildings.
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Kalamaja - Bohemian Quarter & Seaplane Harbour
Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll visit the quiet little neighbourhood of Kalamaja. Eye-catching for its colourful wooden buildings, it served as the town’s main fishing harbour throughout most of Tallinn’s history and has since turned into its Bohemian Quarter. It’s a must-see destination for anyone interested in architecture & history. We'll then visit 'Seaplane Harbour', where Charles Lindbergh landed after his first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
Adult Price: €44.00*
Dinner in Tallinn
Tonight we'll enjoy a three-course dinner with your newfound friends in this beautifully historic city.
Adult Price: €53.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 9
Tallinn – St. Petersburg (4 Nights)
Head east to the town of Narva, dominated by the mighty Hermannsburg Fortress, where we cross the Russian border. Then, it's on to St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great. This port city is Russia’s cultural centre and with its world-famous opera, ballet and art museums, it offers a fascinating look into Russia’s past.
Trip Summary Accomodation Icon Hotel - Park Inn by Radisson Pribaltiyskaya
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Day 10
St. Petersburg sightseeing and free time
The tales of Romanov royalty come to life as you join a Local Specialist for an exhilarating sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg’s iconic sights. See the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Learn how the enduring presence of The Bronze Horseman ensures the city will never yield to enemy forces, then explore the Peter and Paul Fortress, the final resting place of the tsars and tsarinas whose magic touch can still be seen in the pastel façades of this glorious city. This afternoon, you could choose to embark on an Optional Experience to the Hermitage to see one of the largest and most valuable collections of art in the world.
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Venice Of The North Cruise And Champagne
Soak up the atmosphere and romance of this former imperial capital, known as the "Venice of the North". Board a private boat to cruise through the canals and along the River Neva. You'll sip champagne as your Local Specialist provides commentary about the city that has inspired artists for generations.
Adult Price: €46.00*
Evening At The Ballet
There may be an opportunity to attend a ballet performance in the historic atmosphere of a Tsarist era theatre. Subject to availability of tickets and performance. Price will vary from €100-€130, depending on the venue and the Ballet Company. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €0.00*
Russian Folklore Evening
A chance to attend one of the best Russian folklore programs in St. Petersburg. You’ll enjoy a high-energy performance featuring Cossack dances, songs, instruments and costumes from around Russia. During intermission, sample local champagne and vodka. An unforgettable experience! This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €67.00*
The Hermitage Museum
With our Local Specialist, we'll have the opportunity to experience one of the largest and most-valuable collections of art in the world. Set in the splendour of the Winter Palace, with its elaborate interiors, the Hermitage is not to missed. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €44.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 11
St. Petersburg free day
What could be better than a full day to marvel at the legacy left behind by a tsar who wanted to build a city to rival the great capitals of Europe? Spend your day exploring the rise and fall of the Romanovs as you wander past elegant mansions, wide boulevards and leafy canals.
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Imperial Summer Residences. Pushkin And Petrodvorets
On this full-day tour, your Local Specialist will take you to the villages of Pushkin and Petrodvorets, where you will visit Catherine's Palace and Peterhof Gardens. Recently restored, Catherine's Palace is most famous for the fabled and wholly unique Amber Room. Located on the Baltic, Peterhof Gardens are modeled after those at Versailles. Following a guided tour, you'll have time to enjoy a stroll as you marvel at the gilded fountains. In case of closure or unavailability of Catherine’s Palace, we will visit the delightful Palace of Pavlovsk, which was built by Catherine the Great. The price will then be €73.00. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €92.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 12
St. Petersburg free day
Don’t resist the urge to walk in the footsteps of the tsars today and consider an optional visit to the opulent summer residence of Peter the Great in Petrodvorets. Peter wasn’t afraid to think big and you’ll see how the lavish, lush gardens of this sun-kissed retreat were created to rival the opulence of Versailles. Today is your final day to explore this imperial city and surrounds on your terms.
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Imperial Splendours And Architectural Gems
Your Local Specialist will offer a guided tour of the interiors of two iconic churches. The Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood, built to commemorate the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, has one of the country's most intricate displays of mosaic icons. Additionally, St Isaac's Cathedral is the 4th-largest cathedral in the world. Designed by a French architect, its immense interior is comprised of malachite and other precious materials.
Adult Price: €44.00*
Rasputin and the Romanovs
This tour pays tribute to one of Russia's noble and royal families and provides an explanation for the collapse of the monarchy. You'll visit the opulent interior of Yusupov Palace, one of the grandest noble residences in the country, and learn about the plot to murder the mystic Rasputin.
Adult Price: €49.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 13
St. Petersburg – Novgorod (1 Night)
Leave St. Petersburg behind, bound for the 'Birthplace of Russia', the ancient city of Novgorod. Here you’ll delve into the legacy of the Rurik dynasty which ruled Russia for over seven centuries. You’ll view the Millennium Monument, St. Sophia Cathedral and the Kremlin whose fortified red façades overlook the Volkhov River. Tonight, dinner is served at your hotel.
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Day 14
Novgorod – Tver – Moscow (3 Nights)
Big and bold, Moscow towers unashamedly above other cities, claiming its rightful spot as the deserving modern-day capital of Russia. But first, enjoy a brief lunch visit in the Tver region. Arriving in Moscow, spend some time delving into the victories and tragedies that have shaped this magnificent city. You’ll have an opportunity later to embark on an Optional Experience to visit an illuminated Red Square and Moscow’s grandiose Metro stations, themselves great works of art. Here style and substance coexist effortlessly making Moscow’s Metro the most beautiful subway system in the world.
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Metro And Red Square By Night
Often cited as the most beautiful subway system in the world, Moscow's grandiose Metro stations are decorated with mosaics, stained glass and bronze statues. They're also one of the few remaining places featuring Communist iconography. We'll see them with our Local Specialist and complete our visit with a walk through Red Square, where the evening illuminations should provide enviable photo opportunities.
Adult Price: €37.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 15
Moscow sightseeing and free time
Moscow oozes grandeur around every turn, from the colourful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral to the imposing Red Square – the site of grand celebrations, fierce fighting and the seat of Russian power for centuries. A Local Specialist will reveal some of its iconic sights, past the spires of St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin Walls. An Optional Experience to the heart of Moscow will take you behind the scenes of its red walls to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and Ivan the Great’s Bell Tower. Admire great imperial riches during an optional visit to the Treasure Chamber of the Russian tsars, including priceless Fabergé eggs, resplendent Imperial carriages and Catherine the Great's diamonds.
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Kremlin And The Heart Of Moscow
You'll discover ancient cathedrals, the world's largest cannon, and the emperors' bell all housed within the Kremlin walls on a guided tour. You'll also visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, built on the site where the Soviet government dynamited the original Cathedral, it was funded by donations from millions of Muscovites. Finally take a stroll with a Local Specialist through the famous Arbat Street, once inhabited by the tsar's artisans and equerries. Often referred to as Moscow's Montmartre, it's lined with càfes, restaurants and shops selling local souvenirs. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €57.00*
Treasures Of The Tsars
Skip the queues with our Local Specialist and journey through the Treasure Chamber of the Russian Tsars - one of the most important museums in Russia due to its unique collection. You’ll see priceless Faberge eggs and Catherine the Great's diamonds and many gowns. You’ll also discover the Imperial carriages, which are studded with precious stones and gold; coronation thrones; and other one-of-a-kind items from the Romanov Dynasty. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €56.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 16
Moscow free day
Rub shoulders with the locals this morning, immersing yourself in Moscow’s vibrant kofe culture before a full day to explore the city your way. From catching a few rays in Gorky Park to shopping up a storm in GUM, one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, there’s something to satisfy every interest in the Russian capital. You could choose instead to join an Optional Experience to the 14th-century Sergiyev Posad, a place of pilgrimage and the largest religious and cultural centre in Russia.
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Sergiyev Posad - The Real Russia
68 km from Moscow, Sergiyev Posad (known as Zagorsk in the Soviet era) is the centre of the Orthodox faith and Russia's most important pilgrimage site. With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the recently-renovated Troitse-Sergiieyeva Lavra, a working monastery, unique in the fact that it still operated during the atheist years of Communist rule. We'll also have time to browse the markets, where you might like to buy locally-crafted lacquer boxes or Matryoshka dolls. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €56.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
Day 17
Depart Moscow
You’ve walked in the footsteps of Peter the Great and discovered the vibrant culture, haunting history and imposing monuments of the Baltics and Russia on this epic journey. All that’s left is to say a fond do svidaniya to new friends and prepare to return home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at costsavertour.com/freetransfers.
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Available on day 2
Chopin’s Warsaw
The spirit of Warsaw and the music of Chopin go hand in hand. This exclusive private recital of his music, performed for you by a celebrated Polish pianist in one of Warsaw’s historic buildings, is one of the unforgettable memories of this trip. Sparkling wine will be served during the intermission.
Adult Price: €46.00*
Available on day 2
Wilanow Palace
This splendid baroque palace was built in the late 17th century as a summer home for King Jan Sobieski III. On our visit, led by our Local Specialist, we’ll see the collection of royal furniture, portraits and china that forms part of the National Museum.
Adult Price: €36.00*
Available on day 2
Polish Dinner and Music
Poland has a rich culture and famous folk art. On this trip, you'll have the chance to enjoy music and traditional dance while savouring a delicious meal of homemade Polish specialities.
Adult Price: €59.00*
Available on day 3
Lithuanian Folklore and Traditional Dinner
Savour a hearty Lithuanian dinner of local specialities with us in beautiful surroundings, as we are entertained by a Folklore show.
Adult Price: €62.00*
Available on day 4
KGB Museum Visit
The former KGB headquarters are a grim reminder of the regime of terror that existed under Soviet occupation. A Local Specialist takes you through the emphatically named Museum of Genocide Victims, which recounts the Soviet years of political oppression and the partisan fight for independence. In the basement, reflect while in the cells used for the torture and imprisonment of dissidents right up until the late 1980's.
Adult Price: €34.00*
Available on day 5
Trakai Castle And Town
With our Local Specialist, we’ll explore the old Lithuanian capital of Trakai, with its beautiful lakeside castle. The castle has been painstakingly restored to reveal the former grandeur and history of the Grand Duchy. We’ll also see old wooden cottages built by the Karaites, a sect originating in Baghdad, and have time to shop for crafts in Trakai.
Adult Price: €43.00*
Available on day 6
Bergi Open Air Museum Visit and Lunch
One of the showpieces of Latvia's cultural heritage, the ethnographic open air museum is situated in a pine forest on the banks of the Jugla Lake. With our Local Specialist, we’ll explore some of the ninety traditional buildings rebuilt here, including farmhouses, windmills and fishermen's houses, before a delicious traditional meal.
Adult Price: €50.00*
Available on day 8
Kalamaja - Bohemian Quarter & Seaplane Harbour
Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll visit the quiet little neighbourhood of Kalamaja. Eye-catching for its colourful wooden buildings, it served as the town’s main fishing harbour throughout most of Tallinn’s history and has since turned into its Bohemian Quarter. It’s a must-see destination for anyone interested in architecture & history. We'll then visit 'Seaplane Harbour', where Charles Lindbergh landed after his first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
Adult Price: €44.00*
Available on day 8
Dinner in Tallinn
Tonight we'll enjoy a three-course dinner with your newfound friends in this beautifully historic city.
Adult Price: €53.00*
Available on day 10
Venice Of The North Cruise And Champagne
Soak up the atmosphere and romance of this former imperial capital, known as the "Venice of the North". Board a private boat to cruise through the canals and along the River Neva. You'll sip champagne as your Local Specialist provides commentary about the city that has inspired artists for generations.
Adult Price: €46.00*
Available on day 10
Evening At The Ballet
There may be an opportunity to attend a ballet performance in the historic atmosphere of a Tsarist era theatre. Subject to availability of tickets and performance. Price will vary from €100-€130, depending on the venue and the Ballet Company. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €0.00*
Available on day 10
Russian Folklore Evening
A chance to attend one of the best Russian folklore programs in St. Petersburg. You’ll enjoy a high-energy performance featuring Cossack dances, songs, instruments and costumes from around Russia. During intermission, sample local champagne and vodka. An unforgettable experience! This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €67.00*
Available on day 10
The Hermitage Museum
With our Local Specialist, we'll have the opportunity to experience one of the largest and most-valuable collections of art in the world. Set in the splendour of the Winter Palace, with its elaborate interiors, the Hermitage is not to missed. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €44.00*
Available on day 11
Imperial Summer Residences. Pushkin And Petrodvorets
On this full-day tour, your Local Specialist will take you to the villages of Pushkin and Petrodvorets, where you will visit Catherine's Palace and Peterhof Gardens. Recently restored, Catherine's Palace is most famous for the fabled and wholly unique Amber Room. Located on the Baltic, Peterhof Gardens are modeled after those at Versailles. Following a guided tour, you'll have time to enjoy a stroll as you marvel at the gilded fountains. In case of closure or unavailability of Catherine’s Palace, we will visit the delightful Palace of Pavlovsk, which was built by Catherine the Great. The price will then be €73.00. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €92.00*
Available on day 12
Imperial Splendours And Architectural Gems
Your Local Specialist will offer a guided tour of the interiors of two iconic churches. The Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood, built to commemorate the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, has one of the country's most intricate displays of mosaic icons. Additionally, St Isaac's Cathedral is the 4th-largest cathedral in the world. Designed by a French architect, its immense interior is comprised of malachite and other precious materials.
Adult Price: €44.00*
Available on day 12
Rasputin and the Romanovs
This tour pays tribute to one of Russia's noble and royal families and provides an explanation for the collapse of the monarchy. You'll visit the opulent interior of Yusupov Palace, one of the grandest noble residences in the country, and learn about the plot to murder the mystic Rasputin.
Adult Price: €49.00*
Available on day 14
Metro And Red Square By Night
Often cited as the most beautiful subway system in the world, Moscow's grandiose Metro stations are decorated with mosaics, stained glass and bronze statues. They're also one of the few remaining places featuring Communist iconography. We'll see them with our Local Specialist and complete our visit with a walk through Red Square, where the evening illuminations should provide enviable photo opportunities.
Adult Price: €37.00*
Available on day 15
Kremlin And The Heart Of Moscow
You'll discover ancient cathedrals, the world's largest cannon, and the emperors' bell all housed within the Kremlin walls on a guided tour. You'll also visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, built on the site where the Soviet government dynamited the original Cathedral, it was funded by donations from millions of Muscovites. Finally take a stroll with a Local Specialist through the famous Arbat Street, once inhabited by the tsar's artisans and equerries. Often referred to as Moscow's Montmartre, it's lined with càfes, restaurants and shops selling local souvenirs. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €57.00*
Available on day 15
Treasures Of The Tsars
Skip the queues with our Local Specialist and journey through the Treasure Chamber of the Russian Tsars - one of the most important museums in Russia due to its unique collection. You’ll see priceless Faberge eggs and Catherine the Great's diamonds and many gowns. You’ll also discover the Imperial carriages, which are studded with precious stones and gold; coronation thrones; and other one-of-a-kind items from the Romanov Dynasty. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €56.00*
Available on day 16
Sergiyev Posad - The Real Russia
68 km from Moscow, Sergiyev Posad (known as Zagorsk in the Soviet era) is the centre of the Orthodox faith and Russia's most important pilgrimage site. With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the recently-renovated Troitse-Sergiieyeva Lavra, a working monastery, unique in the fact that it still operated during the atheist years of Communist rule. We'll also have time to browse the markets, where you might like to buy locally-crafted lacquer boxes or Matryoshka dolls. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €56.00*
*We're always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
YOUR INCLUDED TRIP ESSENTIALS
YOUR INCLUDED TRIP ESSENTIALS
YOUR TRIP
16 nights
Accommodation
22 Meals
1 Lunch, 16 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
On-trip Transport
All transport shown
INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING
Moscow
Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin
Novgorod
View St. Sophia Cathedral and the Kremlin Fort
Riga
Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes the Old Town, views of the House of the Blackheads, and the Freedom Monument
Šiauliai
Visit the remarkable pilgrimage site of the Hill of Crosses
St. Petersburg
Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress and views of the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral and Nevsky Prospekt
Tallinn
See the 15th-century Lühike Jalg Gate and the old Hanseatic Quarter on your included sightseeing with a Local Specialist
Vilnius
Enjoy views of the Bishop's Palace, Gediminas Tower and the church of St. Peter and St. Paul on your included sightseeing with a Local Specialist
Warsaw
Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes a visit to the Old Town, see the monumental Palace of Culture and Science building
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON EVERY TRIP
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
City orientation tours
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
Many meals and daily breakfasts included
Variety of Optional Experiences
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