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Tauck World Discovery
Capitals of the East
Warsaw, Kiev, Moscow, St. Petersburg
Capitals of the East
Discover four of the most
fascinating Capitals of the East –
Warsaw, Kyiv, Moscow, and St. Petersburg - during this in-depth tour.
Multi-night stays in these intriguing cities allow an opportunity to gain a true
appreciation of the history, culture and traditions of each one. Virtually
closed to western visitors during the Cold War, they now warmly welcome you as
you discover their many architectural and artistic treasures.
Day-by-Day
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Warsaw
Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Tour begins: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers at
6:00 PM. For your convenience, a transfer from Warsaw International
Airport to the Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers is included.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers, Warsaw,
Poland
Day 2 – Wonderful Warsaw
Warsaw is a city with amazing survival skills. Although much of the city was
damaged or destroyed during World War II, it has emerged as one of Europe’s most
beautiful and vibrant cities. Explore its three unique and famous districts– the
Old and New Towns, the Royal Route and the City Center - during today’s guided
sightseeing.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers, Warsaw,
Poland
Day 3 – Parks and Palaces
Visit Nozyk Synagogue and the poignant Jewish Cemetery. Sightseeing also
encompasses the impressive palace of Jan III, which he occupied in the 17th
century, and the 300-year-old heritage gardens in Lazienki Park. Enjoy a private
concert featuring the compositions of Warsaw’s favorite musical son, Fredric
Chopin, this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers, Warsaw,
Poland
Day 4 –Kyiv’s Golden Gate
See the world-famous Golden Gate of Kyiv during a comprehensive sightseeing tour
today that reveals many of Kyiv’s treasures. The Ukraine’s glorious capital
abounds with a plethora of artistic, architectural and historic gems. Of
particular note is the Cathedral of St. Sophia, with its magnificent dome and
its mosaics and frescoes dating back to the 11th century.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Premier Palace Hotel, Kyiv, Ukraine
Day 5 – The Spiritual Side
of Kyiv
Their strong religious faith has been a stalwart of the Ukrainian people for
centuries. The Holy Assumption Kyiv-Pechersk Larva (Monastery of the Caves) is a
site of particular spiritual significance. With its astounding complex of
monuments, monasteries, churches and tombs, it is a meaningful and fascinating
place to visit
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Premier Palace Hotel, Kyiv, Ukraine
Day 6 – Faces of Ukraine
Discover the lifestyle and traditions in the seven cultural regions of Ukraine
at the Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life. This comprehensive open-air
display reveals much about the country and its people.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Premier Palace Hotel, Kyiv, Ukraine
Day 7 – Moscow’s Magic
Discover a bit of the city, including Red Square and the Kremlin, en route to
your hotel following a flight from Kyiv.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging:
Le Royal Meridien National, Moscow, Russia
Day 8 – The Historic
Kremlin
Often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world, The Kremlin is our focus
today. This amazing walled complex of palaces, churches and armories that links
Moscow to its medieval past awaits your exploration. Viewing 50 of Fabregé’s
most beautiful bejeweled Easter eggs is breathtaking.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Le Royal Meridien National, Moscow, Russia
Day 9 – Moscow’s Artistic
Treasures
Following a visit to Russia’s largest church and a guided stroll around Red
Square, discover the vast array of Russia’s treasured works of art at the State
Treyakov Gallery and the National Museum of Russian Fine Art. Be among the
relative few who will ever see the Icon Gallery’s amazing collection of
religious icons, which are still not permitted to leave the country.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Le Royal Meridien National, Moscow, Russia
Day 10 – Ride Russia’s
Rails
Before departing for St. Petersburg, explore a palatial estate of 18th century
Russian nobility, often called Moscow’s Versailles. Travel by train to glorious
St. Petersburg this evening for a four-night stay in that fabled city.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hotel Europe, St Petersburg, Russia
Day 11 – The Glories of St. Petersburg
Peter the Great’s window on the West, St. Petersburg is renowned the world over
for its rich mix of history, art and great beauty. Sightseeing today includes
the famous Peter and Paul Fortress, The Church of Our Savior on the Spilled
Blood built in memory the assassination of Tsar Alexander II and the Russian
Museum, which houses an impressive collection of Russian Art.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hotel Europe, St Petersburg, Russia
Day 12 – Catherine the
Great’s Summer Pleasures
Begun in 1717 as Catherine the Great’s baroque-styled summer retreat, the
opulent palace at Tsarskoye Selo reflects her love of luxury and beautiful
things. The recently restored Amber Room, with its mysterious history, is
fascinating to behold. Stroll in Catherine’s footsteps as you walk in her
gardens.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Grand Hotel Europe, St Petersburg, Russia
Day 13 – The Fabled
Hermitage
Explore the millions of examples of the world’s most renowned works of Russian
and European art during an early-morning guided tour of this most famous museum.
Set within the walls of Catherine the Great’s Winter Palace and four other
impressive buildings, visiting the State Hermitage Museum is the experience of a
lifetime for art lovers.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hotel Europe, St Petersburg, Russia
Day 14 – Journey Home
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.
Tour ends: St. Petersburg, Russia. For your convenience, a transfer from
the Grand Hotel Europe to St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo International Airport is
included.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
14 Days from $5,460 plus
airfare
|
Double |
Single |
Triple |
| $5460 | $7085 | $5109 |
27 meals included.
On-Tour Airfare per person from $220.
There are two on-tour flights required for this journey that must be purchased
through Tauck. Inquire at time of booking.
International Airfare is additional.
Tauck can book your international air, for travel originating in the United
States, subject to availability. Inquire upon booking for special airfares that
may be available.
Please ask at time of booking about
additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive
Guest Protection Plan.
Need to Know
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
All accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach, rail
transportation, luggage handling, admissions, services of Tauck Directors, train
crew and drivers are included.
Hotel Accommodations – Tauck’s price
includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to
provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the
quality of accommodations may differ from place to place, this standard remains
uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are
two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Single Hotel Accommodations – Since hotel
rates are per room, the tour price for rooms occupied by one person is higher
than those where two or more persons share the cost of a room. In Europe, most
single rooms are smaller than double rooms and have only one bed.
Meals – Meals are included as specified
in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Tauck Director – Each tour is conducted
by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration. Your
Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.
Gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen,
doormen, dining room servers, housekeepers, local guides, ship and train crew
are included.
No Options Sold – Tauck’s price includes
special dinners, entertainment, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors
sometimes assist with information on free-time activities, based on honest
opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value
and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the
tour ending point is not included.
Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before & After Tours – Due to
time schedules and the possibility of flight delays, many guests prefer to make
hotel arrangements for the night preceding their tour. As a service, Tauck will
make reservations before or after your tour. Rooms are reserved on a
space-available basis and must be booked through Tauck to qualify for Tauck’s
special rates. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Note: In most
cases, airport transfers are not included for these bookings. Beginning any
journey feeling well rested adds immeasurably to the enjoyment of the trip. We
recommend that you arrive in Warsaw the day prior to the start of your tour; we
will be pleased to make such hotel reservations for you. At the time of booking,
ask about extending your vacation with additional hotel nights in fascinating
St. Petersburg.
Tauck Director and Driver Gratuities –
The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director and driver is not included. Such
gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a
group.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls,
room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage
charges, visa fees and other optional incidental extras are not included and may
be significant.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every
effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible,
assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal
effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and
group carrier handling. It is important that you have adequate insurance. Refer
to Tauck’s “Guest Protection.”
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