Russia Tour -Thomas Cook

8/12/2019 Russia Tour -Thomas Cook

1/8

1

Scenic Scandinavia with Russia Add-On13 Nights / 14 Days

Day | 01Welcome aboard Thomas Cooks tour to Russia and Scandinavia. Orientation tour of Moscow.Bon voyage! Today you are off on your exciting tour to Russia and Scandinavia with Thomas Cook, as you board yourflight to Moscow the capital of Russia. On arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by your friendly Thomas CookTour Manager or a local representative outside the baggage hall. We shall then proceed to your conveniently locatedhotel in the city and check-in first. Freshen up and relax in the comfort of your hotel room. This evening, enjoy anorientation tour of Moscow where you will see the Red Square which is the heart of Moscow city, New Arab street andmany such interesting sites. Later, we drive to Vorobievy hills- the highest point of Moscow from where you will get abeautiful view of the city. Tonight, we have arranged a delicious Indian dinner at a restaurant.Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn / Sky Point or similar, in Moscow.

Day | 02Guided tour of Moscow.After a Continental buffet breakfast this morning, sit back in your coach as we proceed on a guided tour of thismarvelous city along with a local English speaking guide. Moscow is one of the largest cities in the world and hasalways loved to make an impression on its visitors. Here you will see the St. Basil's Cathedral located on the RedSquare, White house, Christ the Saviour Cathedral. The guide will later take you to the centre of the Political life inRussia Kremlin where you see the Kremlin Wall, the fascinating cathedrals and the Cathedral Square. You can alsoadmire The Grand Kremlin Palace that was the Tsars Palace in the past and is the government residence at thepresent. This afternoon, enjoy a delicious Indian meal for lunch. Later in the evening you have some free time toexplore the city on your own or you can join us to see a spectacular Circus which will leave you awestruck. Tonight,enjoy a hot Indian dinner before you return back to your hotel.Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn / Sky Point or similar, in Moscow.

Day | 03Onto St. Petersburg - home to some of the most stunning architecture in Russia.This morning after a Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed to the station to board yourtrain to St. Petersburg. Today Indian lunch will be provided. On arrival, we take you to the hotel and check-in. Laterwe drive to Pushkin, a town which is situated just outside St. Petersburg. This town is mainly famous for itsimpressive baroque Catherine Palace, where Empress Catherine the Great lived and died. The Palace is famous forhousing the world famous Amber Room, a complete chamber decoration of amber panels backed with gold leaf andmirrors. The rest of the evening is free for you to explore the city on your own. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous Indiandinner.Overnight at Hotel Comfort Inn or similar, in St. Petersburg.

Day | 04Guided tour of St. Petersburg.After a Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel, sit back in your coachas we take you on a guided tour of St.Petersburg, Russias Northern capital and also known as the Venice of the North. This city is laid out withsplendid palaces, impressive historical monuments, tree-lined avenues and beautiful bridges. Here you will seethe Peter and Paul fortress, the famous dome of St. Isaacs Cathedral which dominates the skyline of St.Petersburg and its gilded cupola can be seen glittering from all over the city. Next, you will see the famous theChurch of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood. You will also drive past the Palacesquare heart of the city with itsdominant Alexander Column, The Bronze Horseman which is an impressive monument to the founderof St Petersburg, Peter the Great and many such interesting sites. This afternoon, enjoy a hot Indian lunch Later,you have some time to explore the city of St. Petersburg on your own. Tonight, enjoy a hot Indian dinner at alocal restaurant before returning to the hotel.


2/8

2

Day | 05Visit the famous Hermitage Museum. Onto Helsinki the city of four seasons.After a Continental buffet breakfast at the hotel, check-out and sit back in your coach as we take you to the

world famous Hermitage Museum located on the bank of the Neva River. This Baroque-style palace is perhaps

St. Petersburgs most impressive attraction. The green-and white three-storey palace boasts 1,786 doors, 1,945

windows and 1,057 elegantly and lavishly decorated halls and rooms, many of which are open to the public.

The Hermitage Museum is the largest art gallery in Russia and is among the largest and most respected art

museums in the world. Today, the Hermitage boasts over 2.7 million exhibits and displays a diverse range of art

and artifacts from all over the world and from throughout history (from Ancient Egypt to the early 20th century

Europe. After a hot Indian lunch this afternoon, we drive to Helsinki the Finnish Capital. On arrival, check-in

to your hotel and relax. Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Holiday Inn / Sokos Presidentti / Radisson Seaside or similar in Helsinki.

Day | 06

Enjoy a guided tour of Helsinki. Board the luxurious cruise and sail into the Swedish capital, Stockholm.After a Scandinavian breakfast at your hotel, proceed on a tour of Helsinki with an experienced English-speaking local

guide. Enjoy the sights of this beautiful city that range from neoclassical to the modern. See the Senate Square, the

Lutheran Tempelliauki Church or Rocky church of Helsinki, which is quarried out of natural bedrock, the Uspenski

Cathedral, the marvelous Sibelius Park, the Presidential Palace, Finlandia Hall, Opera House and many more

interesting sights. Next visit Porvoo, the second oldest city in Finland. Porvoo is a lovely preserved medieval city with

old cobblestone streets and red coloured warehouses that stretch out along the Porvoo river. This afternoon, enjoy

Indian lunch. Later, board the luxurious cruise for a fascinating voyage across the Baltic Sea and through the

Swedish archipelago to Stockholm. Tonight, enjoy a Grand Viking buffet dinner on board the cruise. After dinner, you

can dance the night away in the nightclub, linger in the various shops, or enjoy the scenery, as we cruise to

Stockholm in style.

Overnight on board Silja / Viking Cruise liner.

Day | 07Arrive into Stockholm - the fashionable Swedish capital. Enjoy a guided tour of this scenic city with a visit

to the Vasa Ship Museum and the Drottningholm Palace included.

After a Scandinavian breakfast on board the cruise, disembark at the picturesque city of Stockholm often called

Beauty on Water, situated on an archipelago of 14 islands between Lake Mlaren and the Baltic Sea. Next, proceed

for a tour of the Swedish capital accompanied by an experienced local English speaking guide. See the glamorous City

Hall, an impressive building, both in terms of architecture and artistic embellishments, where every year the Nobel

Prize banquette takes place, the Royal Palace and the Cathedral. Visit the Old Town, renowned for its picturesque

narrow alleys that date from the middle ages. Next visit the famous Vasa Museum, housing the majestic 17th century

royal warship Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged in 1961. Today, enjoy an Indian

lunch at a local restaurant. Later, visit the Drottningholm Palace, a former royal summer residence, which today is the

home of the Royal family. A beautiful example of baroque park and magnificent rooms from the 17th, 18th and 19th

centuries. The Drottningholm Palace is today, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later this evening, enjoy a sumptuous

Indian dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Quality Globe / Clarion or similar in Stockholm.


3/8

3

Day | 08Visit the Skansen Park first open air museum and zoo in Stockholm.

After a Scandinavian breakfast, proceed to visit the Skansen Park the first open air museum and zoo in Europe. The

many exhibits here include a full replica of an average 19th-century town, in which craftsmen in traditional dress such

as tanners, shoemakers, silversmiths, bakers and glass-blowers demonstrate their skills in period surroundings. There

is also an open-air zoo containing a wide range of Scandinavian animals including the bison, brown bear, grey seal,

red fox, reindeer, wolf, and many such animals. This afternoon Indian lunch will be provided. The evening is free to

explore Stockholm on your own. Enjoy Indian dinner at a restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Quality Globe / Clarion or similar in Stockholm.

Day | 09Norway The land of serene fjords. Onto Oslo The Viking capital. En route visit Karlstad, one of

Swedens loveliest lakeside town.

After a Scandinavian breakfast, sit back and relax in your coach, as we drive to Oslo the Viking capital where fjords

and mountains meet. Enroute, visit the town of Karlstad, situated between the cities of Stockholm and Oslo. Lying onthe northern shores of Lake Vanern this town which is bisected by the Klaralven River, provides visitors with an

opportunity to completely soak in its splendid beauty. This afternoon, Indian lunch will be provided. On arrival into

Oslo, check in and relax in the comforts of your hotel. Tonight, a hot Indian dinner awaits you at a restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Park Inn / First Millenium or similar in Oslo.

Day | 10City tour of Oslo the home of Nobel Prize Ceremonies.

After a Scandinavian breakfast, proceed for a tour of this marvelous city with an experienced English speaking local

guide. See the Town House, the House of Parliament, the Royal Palace and the majestic Akershus fortress. Visit the

magnificent and unique Vigeland Sculpture Park, the highlight of your city tour and Karl Johan street. Later, we visit

the Viking Ship Museum, where you can see remarkably preserved Viking Ships. This museum offers a wide collection

of artifacts from the Viking Period. This afternoon, enjoy an Indian lunch. Norway is often called the Cradle of Skiingwhich you will encounter when you visit the Hollmenkollen Ski Jump area, to admire the dizzying panorama. Enjoy

these special sights and many more on your guided tour. This evening is free to explore the city of Oslo on your own.

Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Park Inn / First Millenium or similar in Oslo.


4/8

4

Day | 11

A day full of fun, adventure and ever changing beautiful scenery as we take you on Norways most famous

trips Norway in a Nutshell. Be dazzled by the spectacular scenery and panoramic views of the snow-

capped fjords, cascading waterfalls and green foliage as you travel to Bergen through the beautiful

landscapes of Western Norway and the fjords region by rail, boat and bus.

Today, after a Scandinavian breakfast get ready to travel on one of Norways most popular trips Norway in a

nutshell. A combination of spectacular train rides and impressive trips by boat and bus. Be spellbound as you travel

through some of the most magnificent scenery in Fjord Norway. Indian lunch will be provided. You will be first

transferred to the station to board your scenic train to Myrdal, where you change to the Flam railway line, a

masterpiece of engineering set in wild and wonderful scenery to travel to Flam. Feast your eyes on the ever-changing

panorama of huge mountains and thundering waterfalls as the train glides through tunnels and open stretches on its

way down to wild Flam valley. Wander around the idyllic countryside, before embarking on an enchanting boat ride

through the spectacular fjords. Be amazed with the splendid scenery as the boat takes you from Aurlandsfjord into the

Naeroyfjord, one of the narrowest fjord in Europe, surrounded by mighty mountains of upto 1800 meters. On arrivalat scenic Gudvangen, board your coach as you travel through the impressive Norwegian landscape to Bergen. Pass

charming villages before arriving into Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords. A hearty Indian dinner awaits you at a local

restaurant before you check in to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Scandic / Panorama / Thon or similar in Bergen.

Day | 12Discover Bergen on a guided tour. Ride the Funicular for spectacular views.

This morning, after a Scandinavian breakfast, be accompanied by an experienced English-speaking local guide for

your city tour of Bergen. Bergen is an international town with small-town charm and atmosphere, surrounded by

seven rounded, lush mountains. The Hanseatic wharf Bryggen with its pastel-color wooden houses, winding

cobblestone streets, and Old Bergen are just a few of the many attractions that make Bergen a real place of

enchantment. Visit the harbour, the fish market; see St. Marys church from the 12th century and one of the mostoutstanding Romanesque churches in the country. Next, take a fun filled ride on the Funicular train, to the top of the

mountain and enjoy the panoramic and uninterrupted views of the city and its surroundings. Here, you will also have

a chance to shop at the many exciting outlets. Indian lunch will be provided. Later, this evening proceed to the airport

to catch your flight for Copenhagen. Arrive Copenhagen and checkin to the hotel. Next enjoy a delicious Indian

dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel First / Bella Sky / Mercure / Scandic / Radisson or similar in Copenhagen.

Day | 13Enjoy a guided city tour of Copenhagen. Visit the famous Tivoli Gardens. Visit one of the most famousDanish beer brands Carlsberg Brewery.After a Scandinavian breakfast, proceed with your English-speaking local guide for a tour of Scandinavias largest and

liveliest metropolis. See the City Hall, the Parliament building, the Amalienborg Palace, which is the home of the royalfamily, the Stock Exchange, Gefion fountain, Little Mermaid and many other interesting sights. After Lunch we will

visit one of the most famous Danish beer brands Carlsberg Brewery. Here you will learn about the brewing process,

see the collection of over 21,000 beer bottles from all over the world and visit the stables with the brewery horses.

Later visit the famous Tivoli Gardens. Here you will have an opportunity to enjoy the various rides on your own. Later

tonight, enjoy Indian dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel First / Bella Sky / Mercure / Scandic / Radisson or similar in Copenhagen.


5/8

5

DAY | 14

Fly home with wonderful memories.After a Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed to the airport to board your flight back home.

Please spare a few minutes to share your experience and your valued suggestions on our customer feedback form.

Arrive home with wonderful memories of your Scenic Scandinavia tour with Thomas Cook, which we are sure you will

treasure for a lifetime.

SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONSRUSSIA Moscow : Guided city tour including Kremlin St. Petersburg : Guided city tourVisit the famous Hermitage Museum Pushkin : Visit the famous Catherine Palace

FINLAND Helsinki : Guided city tour.Visit the Lutheran Tempelliauki Church or Rocky Church of Helsinki and the UspenskiCathedral.See the famous Sibelius Park.

SWEDEN Stockholm : Guided city tour.Visit the Vasa Ship Museum housing the 17th century ship, VasaVisit the Drottningholm Palace - a World Heritage site.

NORWAY Oslo : Guided city tour.Visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park.Visit the Viking Ship Museum.

Visit the Holmenkollen Ski Jump area.Norway in a Nutshell tour: A unique tour from Oslo to Bergen, which combines scenic rail with an excursion by boatand bus through some of Norways most beautiful landscape. Bergen : Guided city tour. Enjoy a scenic funicular train ride.

DENMARK

Copenhagen : Guided city tour.

Visit one of the most famous Danish beer brands Carlsberg Brewery.Entrance to Tivoli Gardens.

ACCOMMODATION 02 nights at Hotel Holiday Inn / Sky Point or similar, in Moscow. 02 nights at Hotel Comfort Inn or similar, in St. Petersburg. 01 night at Hotel Sokos Presidentti / Radisson Seaside or similar in Helsinki.

01 night on board the luxurious Silja / Viking Line cruise. 02 nights at Hotel Quality Globe / Clarion or similar in Stockholm. 02 nights at Hotel Park Inn / First Millenium or similar in Oslo. 01 night at Hotel Scandic / Panorama / Thon or similar in Bergen. 02 nights at Hotel First / Bella Sky / Mercure / Scandic / Radisson or similar in Copenhagen.

MEALS 05 Continental buffet breakfasts. 08 Scandinavian buffet breakfasts in Scandinavia. 12 Indian Jain / vegetarian lunches. 12 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners.

01 Continental dinner on board the cruise from Helsinki Stockholm.


6/8

6

AIRFARE, VISAS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary. All local taxes and services as of August 31, 2012. Cost of Visa and Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour.

NOTE All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air conditionedvideo coach. Services of a professional, multilingual and friendly Tour Manager or a local Representative. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members. A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour. Cruise on the luxurious Silja / Viking line from Helsinki to Stockholm. There is a possibility that cruise liners may close down however alternative and suitable arrangements will be made.

MEDICAL INSURANCENormal insurance charges for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price. However, anypassenger above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to payadditional charges.

VISA REQUIREMENTS Multiple entry Russia Visa. Multiple entry Schengen visa. The cost of the Schengen visa is included in your tour price. This cost includes documentation, processing and consulate fees. The Schengen Visa on your tour is valid for travel to Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark (In case ofany change in the European Community visa policy, additional -charges will be applicable.)

TOUR COST

HUB CITY PER ADULT ON PER CHILD WITHOUT BEDTWIN SHARE (BELOW 12 YRS)EX-MUMBAI INR 90,000 + EUR 2,900 INR 75,000 + EUR 2,250EX-DELHI INR 91,500 + EUR 2,900 INR 76,500 + EUR 2,250

Single Room Supplement : EUR 1600Triple Room Reduction : NILCheck for our latest offers. Call 1800 2099 100

NOTE Cost of ticket taxes, visa fees, medical insurance is included in your tour price. As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room. A person 12 years and below is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult. For prices and departure dates from your hub city please contact our local sales offices/travel agents).

For passengers travelling EX-MAA/HYD/BLR/AMD/CCU have to travel EX-BOM/DEL, to avail this tour however thedomestic ticket cost is not included in your tour cost.

OPTIONAL TOUR COST Cost of Russian Circus is Euro 55 per adult. Child below the age of 12 years is Euro 45 per child.


7/8

7

DEPARTURE DATESEX-MUMBAI / DELHI

March: 29April : 12, 19, 26May : 3, 10, 17, 24, 31June : 7, 14, 21, 28July : 5, 12, 19August : 2, 16September : 6, 20

PRE/POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN HELSINKI / COPENHAGEN(Includes accommodation per person per night and Continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.)

PER ADULT IN A PER ADULT CHILD UNDER 12 YEARSTWIN/TRIPLE SHARE IN A SINGLE WITHOUT BED

Euro 105 Euro 195 Euro 85

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE If you wish to travel in advance i.e., before the published departure date as mentioned in the brochure or like tocome back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable (subject toavailability of seats for the given dates & ticket validity) which will be advised to you by your sales staff / travelagent. Kindly note, the deviation will be actioned only 30 days prior to departure date. Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000. Any increase in the airfare charged by the airline on your air ticket (presently calculated as of 31st August 2012rates). The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges. No porterage included. Taxes as applicable. Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in

the regular menu provided by us, minibar, telephone calls etc. Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, etc. Meals other than that what is mentioned in your itinerary. Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than thatmentioned in What your tour price includes.

POINTS TO BE NOTEDPOINTS TO BE NOTED Passengers joining this tour must travel to / from the hub city at their own expense. The airfare is based on thefare structure existing as on August 31, 2012. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price,change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers.Thomas Cook will not be held responsible for the same. Indian Lunches and Dinners and local meals are pre set anda-la carte is not possible. Breakfast will be buffet which includes tea, coffee, cereal, juice, bread, butter, hot eggs

and fruits. Indian lunches are vegetarian lunches. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during yourstay, shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. The company shall not acceptany liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity,which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any othercause whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carriedwhile on tour. The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay orchanges in schedules of train, aeroplane, bus, ship or other services. Due to private coaches being forbidden insidethe cities most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and by foot. The tour manager and the driver will dotheir best to get you as close to the monuments as possible. Due to major international events and trade fairsthroughout Europe such as the Olympics games, Air Show, World Athletic Meet, the Motor Show, Ice SkatingChampionships etc, the hotels may be blocked out more than two years in advance. In view of this, you may have tostay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries may have to be altered / amended. We also reservethe right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary. The Tour Manager reserves theright to amend the itinerary. We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure,

excursion advertised. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However all


8/8

8

the services will remain. the same. There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized onyour tour. A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour. Incase you decide to change the date of your return reservation once confirmed the exact amount payable to the airline

will be advised once the same is confirmed. Taxes as applicable. Tours operated are subject to RBI/GOIregulations. Part of the tour cost will be paid in EURO out of your BTQ at prevailing rate of exchange. Please refer tothe Booking Form for detailed Terms and Conditions.

Documents

Russia Tour -Thomas Cook