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Tour overview
A short tour highlighting the top attractions that Russia have to offer.
- Moscow - tour of city, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Armory Museum, Moscow University, Arbat shopping district.
- Tver - tour of city, trading port at Volga River, Putevoy Dvorets.
- Novgrad - tour of city, St.Sophia Cathedral, Yaroslaw Court.
- St.Petersburg - tour of city, Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Issac's cathedral, treasure's of Hermitage, Peter the Great's Summer Palace, folklore performances.
Itinerary
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Day1
Arrive in Moscow
Upon arrival in Moscow, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day in Moscow is free to relax. Welcome dinner this evening.
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Day2
Moscow
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway.
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Day3
Tver and Novgorod
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. Tver offers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago.
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Day4
St. Petersburg
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a first sightseeing of St. Petersburg starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral.
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Day5
St. Petersburg
There aren’t many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded St. Petersburg in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, St. Petersburg is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day in St. Petersburg is free at leisure.
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Day6
St. Petersburg
Free day for shopping or individual activities in St. Petersburg. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance.
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Day7
Depart from St. Petersburg
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in St. Petersburg for your departure flight.
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Dates & rates
Start Date End Date Price (CAD) Tax/Fees (CAD) 31 Jul 2010 6 Aug 2010 $ 2,059.00 $ 0.00 Request 21 Aug 2010 27 Aug 2010 $ 2,059.00 $ 0.00 Request 11 Sep 2010 17 Sep 2010 $ 2,059.00 $ 0.00 Request 2 Oct 2010 8 Oct 2010 $ 2,059.00 $ 0.00 Request Cancellation Policy (Tours)
Cancellations are subject to the following fees :
- If cancellation is received at least 45 days before starting date : $ 100 per person
- If cancellation is received at least 44 - 35 days before starting date : $ 250 per person
- If cancellation is received at least 34 - 20 days before starting date : 50% of tour cost
- If cancellation is received at least 19 - 6 days before starting date : 75 % of tour cost
- If cancellation is received 5 – 0 days before starting date : 100 % non refundable !!
- Once booked, your air, hotel, and any other reservations cannot be transferred or changed to another name or destination.
We strongly recommend trip cancellation & interruption insurance.
Terms & Conditions
- All prices quoted herein are in Canadian Dollars.
- By submitting my request online, I confirm that the spelling of all passenger names listed above are correct and is how they appear in their travel documentation. I understand that if any changes to the names are required after this booking is made supplier imposed charges will apply.
- I also agree that it is my responsibility to ensure that I/we have the appropriate documentation (Passport/Visa/ID card etc.) to gain entry to the chosen destination and entry into Canada upon my/our return.
- Prices, availability, and dates during this period are subject to change as per the airline rules and regulations.
- For your protection, a Polimex Travel representative will call or email you to confirm your details and delivery information.
- It is important that you ensure that you check the names, destinations, dates, and hotel before completing your booking.
- Changes to bookings may result in 100% penalty, and/or an administration fee.
- Proof of documents for bookings using a third party credit card, may be required, back and front of card and copy of drivers license
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Other information
Tour price includes
- Transfers are provided complimentary from airports, harbours, etc, to hotels and vice versa by motor coach or private car only on first and last day as per itinerary under the condition that accurate transfer information is provided.
- Hotel accommodation in 3, 4, or 5 star hotels as per individual program description.
- Price is per person based on two persons sharing room. A limited number of single rooms are available by paying the supplement shown for each tour.
- Meals as per tour description
- Sightseeing and visits/ entrance fees according to the program
- Coach transport
- English-speaking guide's assistance throughout the tour
- Service fees and local taxes are included
Tour price does not include
- Insurance: cancellation and medical insurance strongly recommended. Please check details in our Insurance section or contact us for further information.
- Drinks of any kind, unless otherwise specified
- Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, room service, mini-bar
- Tips to the guides are at your discretion
- Arrival and departure transfers and any other additional services can be arranged on request at an additional cost
Reservations and Payment
-deposit of a $300 per person is required 7 days of booking, unless reservation is made within 45 days of departure at which time full payment is due
-balance due 45 days before starting date of tour
Cancellation policy:
Cancellations are subject to the following:
- If cancellation is received at least 45 days before starting date: $100 per person
- If cancellation is received at least 34- 22 days before starting date: 25% of tour cost
- If cancellation 21 - 8 days before starting date: 30% of tour cost
- If cancellation is received 7 - 3 days before starting date: 50% of tour cost
- If cancellation is received 3 - 0 days before starting date: 100% non refundable!!
We strongly recomend trip cancellation & interruption insurance.
*Please check our insurance section for rates or contact us for further information!







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