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Insight Tours Europe & Britain: Russia
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In 'The Golden Age of Touring', select groups of travellers expected and received personalized service, balanced itineraries and carefully chosen, well located hotels. Over time, many of these desirable touring principles have long been forgotten - but not by Insight. We remain committed to the ideals of the Golden Age and have refined touring to deliver comfort, enjoyment and value, which is why more people choose Insight each year for their European holiday.
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Easy Pace Russia (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E707
Land Price From: $2,599.00
9 Days
From the grand baroque of St Petersburg to Moscow’s iconic treasures, Russia is an enigma that just has to be sampled by any serious traveller! Tour Pace: This leisurely tour reveals all the main highlights of Russia’s two imperial cities. But being ‘Easy Pace’ it also provides plenty of opportunity for you to explore the onion-domed cathedrals, majestic palaces and fantastic museums at your own pace. Hotels: The striking new Hotel Crowne Plaza is set in St. Petersburg’s busy business area, just a stone’s throw from the main Moskovskiy Railway and right across the street from the largest shopping mall of Russia. The landmark Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya, one of seven famous ‘Stalin’ towers, is located next to Garden Ring only a short walk from the city’s Leningradskiy Railway Station, offering easy access to Red Square and the Kremlin.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light buffet meal (WR)
- Dine Russian style in St Petersburg where your Highlight meal includes caviar, blinis, vodka and champagne (HD)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner at a Moscow restaurant including wine and good cheer (CD)
- 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Afternoon train from St Petersburg to Moscow
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 9 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- St Petersburg: Visit the spectacular Hermitage Museum, one of the oldest and largest museums in the world. See St Isaac’s Cathedral, whose great dome dominates the skyline. See the fortress of St Peter and Paul, Decembrist’s Square and the Winter Palace. Drive down Nevsky Prospekt to see the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan and enjoy a wonderful view down Kanal Griboedova to the Russian-style Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood. See the cruiser ‘Aurora’ which played a vital role in the October Revolution of 1917. Hear the story of the siege of Leningrad, one of the longest in modern history.
- Petrodvorets: Visit the beautiful gardens and fountains of Peter the Great’s Summer Palace.
- Moscow: Go deep beneath Moscow to see the marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers of one of the most beautiful underground stations in the world. Tour Red Square, seeing St Basil’s Cathedral, GUM department store and Lenin’s tomb. Visit one of the Cathedrals inside the walls of the Kremlin.
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Grand Tour of Russia, Ukraine and the Crimea (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E979
Land Price From: $6,999.00
18 Days
Ukraine and Russia share much of their history. Kiev, the modern capital of Ukraine, is often referred to as the cradle of the Rus’ civilisation. Find out the full story on this in-depth odysssey. Tour Pace: This is a grand tour at an easy pace. By the clever use of rail, air and coach travel, you can enjoy this supreme Soviet spectacular in comfort and style. Insight’s local expertise and personal touch comes into its own in the Crimea, where English is less widely spoken. Hotels: Your hotels in the major key cities are Crowne Plaza, Hilton and Radisson Blu. These well respected brands all offer a refined atmosphere, excellent service and modern amenities, which is consistent across Europe. While the resort style Palmira Palace is one of the best hotels on the Black Sea, popular with sun lovers and holiday makers.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Russian Dinner including caviar, blini, vodka and champagne. (HD)
- Highlight Dinner at a Moscow restaurant including wine. (HD)
- End-of-tour Celebration Dinner in a Kiev Restaurant. (CD)
- 16 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 7 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee. (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned coach (40 seat coaches are not used on this tour)
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Afternoon train from St Petersburg to Moscow
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Scheduled flights between Moscow/Kiev, Kiev/Odessa and Simferapol/Kiev.
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 18 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- St Petersburg: See the great dome of St Isaac’s Cathedral, the fortress of St Peter and Paul and the cruiser ‘Aurora’. Drive down Nevsky Prospekt to see the Cathedral of Kazan. Tour the spectacular collection in the Hermitage Museum.
- Petrodvorets: Stroll through the beautiful gardens of Peter the Great’s Summer Palace.
- Moscow: Visit the glorious metro stations. Tour Red Square, seeing St Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s tomb. Visit one of the Cathedrals inside the Kremlin walls.
- Kiev: Enjoy a comprehensive city sightseeing tour. Visit the Monastery of the Caves and Patriotic War Museum. Visit St Sophia’s Cathedral and cruise on the Dnieper River.
- Odessa: Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city followed by a visit to the catacombs in the village of Nerubaiskoye.
- Kherson: See all the main sights on a city tour.
- Yalta: Enjoy a cable-car ride to Darsan Hill and the Mound of Glory Monument. Visit the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, see the former Ministry of Defence Hotel. and visit the Chekhov House museum. Visit Livadia Palace, site of the 1945 post war conference. Visit the Alupka Palace and see the Swallow’s Nest.
- Balaklava: Visit the small port which served as a secret Soviet submarine base and see the Crimean War battleground.
- Sevastopol: Tour the harbour, Nakhimov Square, and visit the Panorama Museum.
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Moscow and the Golden Ring (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E976
Land Price From: $1,999.00
8 Days
Tour Pace: Fairly brisk to begin with but tour eases up in the town of Suzdal, where free time has been scheduled. Hotels: The modern Ring Premier Hotel is ideally located in the historical part of Yaroslavl and is feted for its restaurant. Located in the very center of Suzdal, the Nikolaevsky Posad offers traditional Russian hospitality. In Moscow your hotel offers all the mod cons you have come to expect from the prestigious Crowne Plaza chain.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Authentic lunch typical of the region, in the town of Suzdal (HL)
- An extended Highlight Dinner in Suzdal including Russian pickles and drinks (HD)
- An end of tour Celebration Dinner in Moscow including wine (CD)
- 6 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 8 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Moscow: Go deep beneath Moscow to see one of the most beautiful underground stations in the world. Tour Red Square, seeing St Basil’s Cathedral, GUM department store and Lenin’s tomb. Visit one of the Cathedrals inside the Kremlin.
- Sergiev Posad: Enjoy a tour of the famous Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra including visits to three cathedrals.
- Rostov-the-Great: Tour the Rostov Kremlin and visit the Museum of Enamel.
- Yaroslavl: A tour of the city, reveals the green domed Church of Elijah the Prophet and a visit to the Icon Museum.
- Kostroma: Visit the Museum of Flax and Birch Bark and the five-domed Epiphany Cathedral
- Suzdal: Exploration inside the Kremlin, historic heart of the city. See the Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral and visit the Cross Chamber. Visit the Museum of Wooden Architecture. Visit an icon workshop.
- Vladimir: See the massive white stone Golden Gate. Visit the magnificent five-domed Assumption Cathedral and see the carved stone walls of the Cathedral of St. Demetrius. Explore the Museum of Crystal and Varnished Miniatures
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Northern Capitals and Russia (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E947
Land Price From: $5,364.00
19 Days
Discover how these eight countries encircling the Baltic Sea have been shaped by conflict over the centuries; from the Thirty Years’ War to the end of the Cold War. Tour Pace: The clever use of boat and train, plus the two and three night stays makes this extensive itinerary quite reasonably paced. Seasoned travellers will know that border crossing formalities can extend the length of some driving days. Hotels: There are some great modern hotels here, reflecting the local style. You will appreciate the River Neva setting of the Courtyard St. Petersburg Vasilievsky. While the pride of the Radisson Blu Lietuva is the Sky Bar on the 22nd floor with magnificent views over Vilnius.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Dine Russian style in Moscow where your Highlight meal includes caviar, blinis, vodka and champagne (HD)
- Highlight Dinner at the hotel in Minsk (HD)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in Vilnius (DA)
- End-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in Warsaw (CD)
- 17 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 3 Lunches (L) and 3 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Cruise in A-Class cabins with sea views and flat screen TV
- Afternoon train from St Petersburg to Moscow
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 19 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Berlin: See the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate.
- Copenhagen: Visit the world-famous Tivoli Gardens and Christiansborg. See the Rosenborg Palace, Stock Exchange, Amalienborg Palace and ‘Little Mermaid’ statue.
- Stockholm: Visit the Gold Room in City Hall and see the Cathedral and the Royal Palace.
- Helsinki: Visit the ‘Church in the Rock’. See the Sibelius Monument and Finlandia Hall
- St Petersburg: Tour the spectacular Hermitage Museum. See the ‘Church of Spilled Blood’, Nevsky Prospect and cruiser ‘Aurora’. Hear the story of the siege of Leningrad.
- Petrodvorets: Cruise by hydrofoil to Peter the Great’s Summer Palace. Visit the beautiful gardens and fountains.
- Moscow: Visit the glorious metro stations. Tour Red Square, seeing St Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s tomb. Visit one of the Cathedrals inside the Kremlin walls.
- Minsk: See Victory Square and Church of St. Simon and Helena.
- Vilnius: Visit the church of St Peter and St Paul and see the cathedral. Walk with a guide through the Old Town to the Jesuit University, Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet headquarters of the KGB. Visit the restored red-brick Gothic castle of Trakai
- Warsaw: See the Palace of Culture, the Chopin Monument in Łazienki Park, visit the Ghetto Memorial and walk through the Old Town to enjoy a film about its reconstruction after WWII.
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Russia, Warsaw and the Baltic States (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E977
Land Price From: $3,650.00
15 Days
Set out from a resurgent Warsaw for the burgeoning Baltic capitals. Your journey reaches its zenith with three nights in each of Russia’s great imperial cities. Tour Pace: This tour moves at a comfortable pace with two-night stays in Warsaw, Tallinn and Vilnius, plus three-nights in both Moscow and St Petersburg. This allows for in-depth exploration, as well as leisure time to shop, relax or indulge in optional excursions. Hotels: The Radisson Blu brand is synonymous with chic, style and elegance. The three properties in the Baltic States are all conveniently located. The Courtyard Marriott Pushkin claims to be one of the finest hotels in St Petersburg.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- Choose from a selection of restaurants on your Tallinn Dine-Around evening (DA)
- Enjoy an end-of-tour Celelbration Dinner at a Moscow restaurant including wine and good cheer (CD)
- 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), and 4 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- One-way train journey from St Petersburg to Moscow
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 15 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Warsaw: See the Palace of Culture, the Chopin Monument in Łazienki Park, visit the Ghetto Memorial and walk through the Old Town to enjoy a film about its reconstruction after WWII.
- Vilnius: Visit the church of St Peter and St Paul and see the cathedral. Walk with a guide through the Old Town to the Jesuit University, Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet headquarters of the KGB. Visit the restored red-brick Gothic castle of Trakai
- Siauliai: Visit the astonishing ‘Votive Hill of Crosses’.
- Riga: Visit Domkirk and see the city walls, House of the Three Brothers, Swedish Gate and the castle of the Livonian Knights.
- Tallinn: Stroll the cobbled streets of the Old Town to see the Weighing House, Pharmacy and Town Hall in the Market Square.
- Narva: See the Hermannsburg fortress.
- St Petersburg: See the great dome of St Isaac’s Cathedral, the fortress of St Peter and Paul and the cruiser ‘Aurora’. Drive down Nevsky Prospekt to see the Cathedral of Kazan. Tour the spectacular collection in the Hermitage Museum.
- Petrodvorets: Visit the gardens and fountains of Peter the Great’s summer residence.
- Moscow: Visit the glorious metro stations. Tour Red Square, seeing St Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s tomb. Visit one of the Cathedrals inside the Kremlin walls.
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Ukraine and the Crimea - Start Kiev (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E978
Land Price From: $4,250.00
11 Days
Ukraine gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and remains one of the last genuine travel frontiers of Europe! At its heart is the awe-inspiring capital of Kiev, with the autonomous republic of Crimea on its striking southern shores. Tour Pace: The Ukraine and Crimea lie slightly off the beaten track of European travel, so Insight uses a mixture of flights and coach transport to keep the pace easy going. And being still relatively undiscovered by Western travellers, rest assured that Insight’s local expertise will smooth your way. Whether it’s at check in, or helping with the language, sightseeing or dining, just sit back, relax and enjoy. Hotels: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Kiev boasts stunning architecture in the heart of the historical district. In Kurpaty, plunge into an aquatic extravaganza at your hotel’s pool and spa complex. While in Odessa, plunge into a world of marble staircases, crystal chandeliers and stained-glass windows at the Londonskaya.
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Ukraine and the Crimea (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E978
Land Price From: $5,165.00
13 Days
Ukraine gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and remains one of the last genuine travel frontiers of Europe! At its heart is the awe-inspiring capital of Kiev, with the autonomous republic of Crimea on its striking southern shores. Tour Pace: The Ukraine and Crimea lie slightly off the beaten track of European travel, so Insight uses a mixture of flights and coach transport to keep the pace easy going. And being still relatively undiscovered by Western travellers, rest assured that Insight’s local expertise will smooth your way. Whether it’s at check in, or helping with the language, sightseeing or dining, just sit back, relax and enjoy. Hotels: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Kiev boasts stunning architecture in the heart of the historical district. In Kurpaty, plunge into an aquatic extravaganza at your hotel’s pool and spa complex. While in Odessa, plunge into a world of marble staircases, crystal chandeliers and stained-glass windows at the Londonskaya.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light meal (WR)
- End-of-tour Celebration Dinner in a Kiev Restaurant (CD)
- 11 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 6 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned coach (40 seat coaches are not used on this tour)
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Scheduled flights between Moscow/Kiev, Kiev/Odessa and Yalta/Kiev
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 13 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Moscow: Visit the glorious metro stations. Tour Red Square, seeing St Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s tomb. Visit one of the Cathedrals inside the Kremlin walls.
- Kiev: See the domed churches, Opera House and Golden Gate. Climb Vladimir Hill then via the Andriyivskyy Descent to the Podol district. visit the Monastery of the Caves, and Patriotic War Museum with its Motherland statue. Visit St Sophia’s Cathedral and enjoy a relaxing Dnieper River cruise.
- Odessa: Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city followed by a visit to the catacombs in the village of Nerubaiskoye.
- Kherson: See all the main sights on a city tour.
- Yalta: Enjoy a cable-car ride to Darsan Hill and the Mound of Glory Monument. Visit the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, see the former Ministry of Defence Hotel. and visit the Chekhov House museum. Visit Livadia Palace, site of the 1945 post war conference. Visit the Alupka Palace and see the Swallow’s Nest.
- Balaklava: Visit the small port which served as a secret Soviet submarine base and see the Crimean War battleground.
- Sevastopol: Tour the harbour, Nakhimov Square, and visit the Panorama Museum.
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