14 DAY FLY & CRUISE PACKAGE RIVERS OF RUSSIA
$ PER PERSON 4799 TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $7599
MOSCOW • ST PETERSBURG • UGLICH • GORITSY
THE OFFER 14 DAY RIVERS OF RUSSIA Discover the highlights of Russia, in the best possible way - via the Volga, Neva and Sheksna Rivers. Witness colourful onion-domed cathedrals alongside $4799 ultra-modern architecture, tour historic cities and villages, and explore beautiful countryside on this amazing 14 day fly and cruise package from Moscow to Saint Petersburg and so much in between! 22 DAY WITH BALTICS EXTENSION Tour the capital city of Moscow before starting your 11 night cruise aboard Vodohod’s four-star ‘MS. K. Fedin’ or ‘MS. N Chernishevsky’ river ships. Enjoy a walking tour of Uglich including the Transfiguration Cathedral, tour Yaroslavl’s $6699 UNESCO listed old quarter, and dock on the island of Kizhi. See The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood on a highlights tour of Saint Petersburg, and more. Please see TripADeal website for cabin While onboard the cruise, enjoy a pirate’s dinner, live concerts, and a vodka options and pricing. and blini tasting party. This incredible package includes, return flights, 11 night cruise, 32 meals, and more. Always dreamed of visiting Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland? The 22 Day Baltic States Extension Package will take you there!
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Itinerary - 1: 14 Day Rivers of Russia residence of the President of the Russian Federation, Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon. Return to the ship in the late afternoon. Day 1 Australia - Moscow, Russia Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or river ship Perth for Moscow, Russia. Fly with award winning airlines such Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner as Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Swiss Airways or Singapore Airlines to name a few (subject to availability). Day 4 Moscow – Morning Free At Leisure – Uglich Meals included: In-Flight After breakfast, relax on the ship or enjoy time at leisure in Moscow. In the afternoon sail to Uglich. The friendly crew will invite you for a welcome cocktail and then after dinner enjoy a Day 2 Arrive in Moscow – Begin 11 Night Moscow to Saint concert onboard. Petersburg River Cruise Welcome to Moscow. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ representative and transferred to the port to embark on your river ship 11 night river cruise. Relax in the afternoon and then enjoy a Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner musical evening and dinner onboard. Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ Day 5 Uglich Walking Tour – Yaroslavl river ship This morning enjoy a lecture about traditional Russian crafts Meals included: Dinner onboard. In the afternoon enjoy a walking city tour of Uglich, a riverine tourist destination, located on the picturesque bank of the Volga River. The town is often included in the ‘Golden Day 3 Moscow City Tour Ring’ of Russia. See Uglich’s Kremlin, Church of St. Dmitry Today enjoy a Moscow city highlights bus tour, including on the Blood (a famous temple built on the site of the tragic Leningradsky Avenue, Tverskaya Street, Theatralny Passage, death of Ivan the Terrible’s young heir) and the Transfiguration Lubyanka, KGB building, and Manezh Square. Afterwards enjoy Cathedral, the third tallest church in Russia, which was built some free time in the famous Red Square where you can see between 2001-2004. Afterwards, rejoin the ship and continue St. Basil’s Cathedral (entrance not included), which is one downstream towards Yaroslavl. of the most recognisable monuments in Russia. As the tour continues, see the Historical Museum, the Resurrection Gate, Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ the Kazan Church, the Intercession Cathedral, and the Kremlin river ship Towers (entrances not included). Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Enjoy a short stop for lunch at a local restaurant and then continue the tour, visiting the Kremlin, which translates to Day 6 Yaroslavl City Tour - Goritsy ‘fortress inside a city’, and is the official residence of the After breakfast, a coach will take you on a city tour of President of Russia. A real fortified town with its own squares, Yaroslavl’s UNESCO listed old quarter - well known for its 17th churches and cathedrals, the Kremlin is opened for visitors century temples. Among its highlights see the Prophet Church and is one of the most visited places despite the fact that it’s on the main square; go inside the Nikola Nadein Church, with its still the residence of Russian Government. The tour is capped gilded baroque carvings; as well as the Governor’s House (Art off with the Palace of Congresses, the Senate Square, the Gallery). Rejoin the ship for lunch and continue to Goritsy. Relax
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THE ITINERARY in the afternoon or enjoy a Russian Tea Ceremony onboard, Day 9 Mandrogui - Saint Petersburg where you’ll learn about Russia’s tea culture and its history. After breakfast, enjoy free time in the small village of After dinner this evening enjoy a documentary about Russian Mandroga. There’s plenty to see and do in town including history. visiting a museum, buying souvenirs (local wood carvings are amazing), or enjoying a hearty Russian meal with vodka or tea. Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ Another attraction is the Museum of Vodka, which showcases river ship Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner the history of the drink and the production process (not included).
Day 7 Goritsy - Monastery of St. Cyril – Kizhi For lunch experience an outdoor BBQ in Mandrogui (subject This morning relax onboard. In the afternoon explore Goritsy, a to weather conditions) and taste “Shashlik”, a typical dish of tiny picturesque river town which is home to the Resurrection skewered and grilled cubes of meat popular in Eastern Europe. Convent, at leisure. From Goritsy a bus will take you to the town In the evening, the Captain will invite you to an exclusive gala of Kirillov to tour one of the major Orthodox strongholds of Old dinner as the ship sails on to Saint Petersburg. Russia, the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake. Founded Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ in the 14th century, the monastery has preserved its remarkable river ship architecture and fascinates visitors with majestic churches Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner enclosed within its austere fortress walls. The monastery is also famous for its museum of icons some of them are the Day 10 Saint Petersburg City Highlights Bus Tour & Hermitage oldest in Russia. Return to the ship and sail on to Kizhi. Late Museum this afternoon enjoy a Vodka and Blini tasting party onboard Dock in Saint Petersburg this morning. After breakfast, enjoy a and also this evening enjoy a folk music concert. highlights city bus tour. See the Tauride (Tavrichesky) Palace, Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ the Summer Garden, the Palace embankment, the Winter river ship Palace, the Spire of the Basil Island, The Church of the Savior Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner on Spilled Blood, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan and more. Join a walking tour to Peter and Paul Fortress, see the Boat Day 8 Kizhi Walking Tour – Mandrogui House, Peter I Monument, Commandant’s House, Nevsky Today dock on the island of Kizhi. Enjoy an afternoon walking Gate, St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy lunch in a local city tour of the island, which is located at the northern end of restaurant. Onega Lake, the second largest in Europe. It was likely a site In the afternoon visit the famous Hermitage Museum (entrance of pagan rites for Ugrian and Finnish tribes. Visit the open-air included). One of the largest and oldest museums in the museum of different wood structures, including more than 70 world, it was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and has chapels, belfries, log-houses, mills, bath-houses, and barns. In been open to the public since 1852. The size of its collection the evening, enjoy a traditional Pirate’s Dinner onboard and an is a staggering three million, of which only a small part is on evening show as the ship sails to Mandrogui. permanent display. Visit the Egyptian Hall, War Gallery of 1812, Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ St. George Hall, Peter the Great (Small Throne) Room, the river ship Italian Art collection, which includes works by Leonardo da Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Vinci, Raphael, Titian and Michelangelo; the Dutch Art collection including Rembrandt; and Spanish Art by Ribera and Velázquez.
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Rejoin the ship at the end of the day. In the evening take the airport for your return flight back to Australia after discovering opportunity to join an optional tour to enjoy an unforgettable the mysteries and beauty of Russia. folk show (not included) with different forms of Russian art Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight performed for your delight at the the Nikolaevsky Palace. The Palace is one of the most valuable national monuments, along with the Kremlin and Hermitage. Day 14 Arrive in Australia Please note, some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later. Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ river ship Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Itinerary - 2: 22 Day with Baltics Extension
Day 11 Saint Petersburg Walking Tour Day 13 Saint Petersburg, Russia - Helsinki, Finland (approx. This morning join a walking tour to see the Royal Peterhof 390km day) Palace lower park, the Grand Cascade with the Samson Enjoy your last breakfast onboard before transferring to St Fountain, Greenhouse, Roman Fountains, The Chessboard Hill Petersburg train station to board the Allegro train for your Cascade, Trick Fountains and the Monplaisir Palace, plus view trip to Helsinki, Finland. Upon arrival you will be met by a the Gulf of Finland. Return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon representative and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the take the opportunity to join an optional rivers and canals tour day at leisure in the Finnish capital city. through Saint Petersburg (not included). Follow the major Overnight: Holiday Inn City Centre, Helsinki waterways from bridge to bridge. The city centre’s famous Meals included: Breakfast granite embankments are home to many of the city’s grandest buildings and boat trips along the historic rivers and canals are an essential part of any sightseeing itinerary. Day 14 Helsinki Full Day City Tour This morning, meet your local guide and enjoy a city tour. See Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ the main sights of Helsinki such as the Senate Square, the river ship Helsinki Cathedral (entrance included), the Sibelius Monument Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner and the famous Church in the Rock; Temppeliaukio (entrance included). Day 12 Saint Petersburg Free Day Overnight: Holiday Inn City Centre, Helsinki Today enjoy the day free at leisure relaxing onboard or exploring Meals included: Breakfast the city on your own. This evening take the opportunity to join an optional tour to see a Russian Ballet production at Saint Petersburg Theatre (not included). Day 15 Helsinki, Finland - Tallinn, Estonia After breakfast you will be transferred to the pier to board the Overnight: Vodohod’s ‘MS. N. Chernishevsky’ or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ ferry to Tallinn, Estonia (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival you will river ship Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy a walking tour in Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, the country’s cultural hub, named by travel aficionados as the New Prague. Drift back through 800 Day 13 Saint Petersburg, Russia – Australia years of history as you amble through the cobbled streets of Enjoy your last breakfast onboard before transferring to the the Old Town, a scene straight out of a fairytale. See the market
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THE ITINERARY square with its old German weighing house, pharmacy and day) Town Hall. The energetic may choose to walk up Toompea Hill Today, depart for Bialystok, on the banks of the Biała River. to see the castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Enjoy free It is the gateway to many natural attractions of the Podlasie time to browse Tallinn’s shops, famous for fine amber and silver region. The city is the administrative, commercial, scientific jewellery. and cultural centre of this part of Poland which, due to its exceptional ecological value, is called the Green Lungs of Overnight: Tallink City Hotel, Tallin Poland. The location of the city, in a clean ecological region that Meals included: Breakfast is full of tourist attractions and a well-developed infrastructure, makes Bialystok and its surroundings an attractive place to live Day 16 Tallinn, Estonia - Riga, Latvia (approx. 308km day) and relax. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. This morning continue your journey to Riga, Latvia’s capital city. Overnight: Golebieweski Hotel, Bialystok Explore Riga’s Old Town with your tour leader. See the Domkirk Meals included: Breakfast (Riga’s Cathedral) and see the city walls, the House of the Three Brothers and the castle of the Livonian Knights. Day 20 Byalistok - Warsaw (approx. 190km day) Overnight: Albert Hotel, Riga Continue your journey to the sprawling capital of Poland, Meals included: Breakfast Warsaw. Its widely varied architecture reflects the city’s long, turbulent history, from Gothic churches and neoclassical Day 17 Riga Free Day palaces to Soviet-era blocks and modern skyscrapers. Walking Enjoy today at leisure in the Latvian capital of Riga, a melange through the city you can see how well the Polish capital was of Teutonic-inspired spires, stylish cocktail lounges and some restored after almost complete obliteration during World War of the world’s most remarkable art nouveau architecture. II. Pass the tiered Palace of Culture and stroll through Lazienki Overnight: Albert Hotel, Riga Park to the Chopin Memorial. Take a moment to reflect at the Meals included: Breakfast Ghetto Heroes Monument. Then walk to the Market Square, the hear of Old Town, with pastel buildings and open-air cafes. The Monument of the Warsaw Mermaid at its centre is the city’s Day 18 Riga, Latvia, - Vilnius, Lithuania (approx. 288km day) symbol. After breakfast relax during the scenic journey to the capital city of Lithuania, Vilnius. The baroque beauty of the Baltic, in a city Overnight: Novotel Warsaw Centrum, Warsaw of immense allure. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Old Town Meals included: Breakfast and see the Jesuit University, the Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet KGB headquarters, a reminder of grim and relatively Day 21 Warsaw, Poland - Australia recent events. A highlight will be seeing the fortified island Enjoy your last breakfast before transferring to the airport for castle of Trakai, originally built in the 13th century and now your return flight back to Australia after discovering the beauty restored to all its glory (entrance not included). of the Baltic States. Overnight: Amberton Hotel, Vilnius Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight Meals included: Breakfast Day 22 Arrive in Australia Day 19 Vilnius, Lithuania - Bialystok, Poland (approx. 400k Please note, some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.
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HIGHLIGHTS • Complimentary mulled wine (cold weather) or ice tea (hot • Discover Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritsy, weather) onboard Mandrogui and more • Enjoy a glass of red/white wine or juice at each dinner • Cruise along the Volga, Neva, and Sheksna Rivers • Complimentary coffee and tea after lunch and dinner • Marvel at St. Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square on a Moscow • Bottled water replenished daily in the cabin city tour TOUR ESSENTIALS • Explore the Kremlin, the first ‘residential quarter’ of Moscow • English speaking tour director onboard and guides • See the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood in Uglich • Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges • Tour the UNESCO listed city centre of Yaroslavl • Parking, check points, port charges and city taxes • Discover the picturesque river town of Goritsy • Visit the Monastery of St. Cyril on White Lake TRANSPORT • Explore Onega Lake and Kizhi Island • Transportation by private A/C vehicles • Enjoy the small village of Mandroga free at leisure TRANSFERS • Tour Saint Petersburg; the beautiful ‘Venice of the North’ • Return airport and cruise transfers • See the Tauride (Tavrichesky) Palace, Summer Garden and more 22 Day Rivers of Russia with Baltic States Extension • Visit the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg • All of the 14 Day Package, plus the following: • Enjoy a free day at leisure in Saint Petersburg • Discover the best of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland FLIGHTS • Explore Helsinki on a guided tour • Return international flights (economy class) from SYD/MEL/ • See Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral and the Church in the BNE/ADL/PER Rock CRUISE • Amble along the cobbled streets of Tallinn on a walking tour • 11 night Moscow to Saint Petersburg Russian river cruise • Explore the historic Old Town of Riga on a guided tour • Sail aboard Vodohod’s ‘MS. K. Fedin’ or ‘MS. N Chernishevsky’ • Enjoy a day at leisure in Riga, Latvia’s capital city 4 star river ships • Witness beautiful scenic landscapes • Stay in a beautifully appointed Outside Cabin • See the Gates of Dawn, Old Town and more in Vilnius • Enjoy onboard entertainment including a Russian language • Visit Bialystock, the “Green Lungs of Poland” course and live concerts • Enjoy a guided walking tour of Warsaw • Indulge in a Vodka and Blini tasting party onboard • See the Palace of Culture, the Chopin Memorial and more • Experience a traditional Russian Tea Ceremony • 8 nights hotel accommodation DINING • Enjoy 8 additional meals • Enjoy 32 meals including a ‘Pirate’s dinner’ and show onboard • 1 way Allegro train from St Petersburg to Helsinki • Enjoy a welcome cocktail and Captain’s Gala Dinner • 1 way ferry Helsinki to Tallinn • Experience an outdoor BBQ in Mandrogui (subject to the • English speaking tour leader and guide weather conditions) • Return airport, port and rail transfers
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*Please note: all information provided in incur a land high season surcharge. Twin share: $450 per person/each way this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check * Land high season surcharge: $300 per Solo Traveller: $700 each way the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com. person. au or contact our customer service team on Locations: ^ Land high season surcharge: $150 per 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date * Abu Dhabi information. If you have already purchased person. this deal, the terms and conditions on your * Dubai Purchase Confirmation apply and take Departure Cities precedence over the information in this * Doha (unavailable in both directions - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide brochure. pre or post trip only) or Perth BOOKING INFORMATION Includes: After purchase, you will receive a receipt FLIGHTS and a Purchase Confirmation, directing -- 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation you to an online Passenger Information Full Service Airline(s) Used -- Daily breakfast Form. The Passenger Information Form Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, -- Return airport transfers must be completed within 72 hours of British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Please note: Airways, Austrian Airlines, Singapore purchase. -- An outbound and inbound stopover Airlines, Air France, KLM, Virgin Australia, may be chosen; however the stopover Any special requests, preferences and Korean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, location must be the same each way, optional extras MUST be clearly stated Siberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Thai due to the airline used. in your Passenger Information Form. Airways, Malaysian Airlines, China -- Stopover packages are subject to Any change requested after submitting Southern Airlines plus any codeshare availability. your Passenger Information Form cannot partners (subject to availability). be guaranteed, is strictly subject to Flight Class Upgrades availability and will incur surcharges as Arrive early in Moscow, Russia -- Premium Economy: Not available. outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. $200 per person, subject to availability. -- Business Class: Buy now for $6999. Please note: On purchasing this Travel Offer you Please note: are bound by the General Terms and -- All Premium Economy and Business -- This fee does not include extra nights Class upgrades are subject to Conditions, in addition to the specific accommodation, meals or airport availability (if we are not able to fulfill terms and conditions outlined in this transfers. your business class request the Important Information. -- No flight booking changes or upgrade cost will be refunded). cancellations permitted after air tickets Please note: all additional charges are -- On any upgrade purchase, short haul have been issued. payable direct to your Travel Consultant flights and domestic flight sectors -- Flight changes are subject to are not guaranteed in a Premium or (unless otherwise stated). availability at the time of booking. Business cabin; subject to aircraft -- Not available for departures prior to the configuration. OFFER ESSENTIALS 1st August 2019 (August & September -- If Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Doha stopovers Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates only). are offered, Premium Economy dates until the 30th September 2019. -- Only available permitting visa upgrades will not be available. This travel offer is priced for one person requirements are met. CRUISES based on twin share. Stay behind in St Petersburg, Russia Russian River Ships (or Warsaw, Poland if on extension Single Traveller Supplement Please note: each departure will operate package) with a different river ship, of the same For solo travellers a mandatory single $200 per person, subject to availability. supplement applies: class: Please note: 14 Day Package – Main Deck: $2900 -- May/August: ‘MS. N.Chernishevsky’ -- This fee does not include extra nights ship. 14 Day Package – Boat Deck: $3200 accommodation, meals or airport transfers. -- September: ‘MS. K. Fedin’ ship. 22 Day Package – Main Deck: $3300 -- No flight booking changes or ACCOMMODATION 22 Day Package – Boat Deck: $3600 cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. Accommodation Used 14 Day Package: Departure Dates (2019) -- Flight changes are subject to Please see TripADeal website for current availability at the time of booking. 4 Star (self-rated): departure dates. -- Only available permitting visa requirements are met. -- Cruise: ‘MS. N.Chernishevsky’ ship or ‘MS. K. Fedin’ ship. Surcharges Stopover Packages 22 Day Package with Baltic States Please note: dates/months with a * ior ^
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Extension: size 40 per vehicle. leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. 3-4 Star (self-rated): Optional Tours / Activities -- Helsinki, Finalnd: Holiday Inn City Please note: Tour Leader: Centre -- Shore excursions can be booked/ An experienced person tasked with -- Talinn, Estonia: Tallink City Hotel reserved directly with the cruise line ensuring the smooth operation of tours, -- Riga, Latvia: Albert Hotel prior to travel (subject to availability). as well as providing practical support to -- Vilnius, Lithuania: Amberton Hotel -- Shore excursions can also be booked passengers throughout the whole trip. whilst onboard (subject to availability). Their role primarily includes assisting -- Balystok, Poland: Golebieweski Hotel EXCLUSIONS with accommodation, transportation -- Warsaw, Poland: Novotel Warsaw between locations, and communication Centrum -- Visa fees and requirements (A tourist with tour guides in each stop. A tour Please note: rooms offered are based visa for Russia is a strict requirement if leader may provide general guidance on a lead-in room type, and are subject travelling on an Australian passport). around a city or village, and offer to availability based on seasonality. -- Meals/beverages not stated in the information on the place visited on Properties will be confirmed, no later itinerary. the bus, however they are not required than two weeks prior to travel. -- Gratuities/tipping: to have specific knowledge on art, -- * Recommended Cruise: €7 (approx. architecture, or history. They are not Extra Nights $11 AUD) per person/day payable onboard. allowed to provide a guided tour or -- Moscow, Russia (Pre Tour): Not commentary of a city/village/attraction available. -- * Recommended Land (extension only): €5 (approx. $8 AUD) per person/day once there and if caught doing so, can be -- St Petersburg, Russia (Post Tour, fined. Standard Package): Not available. payable on tour. -- Warsaw, Poland (Post Tour, Extension -- Optional activities/tours (including any Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not Package only): $350 per room including ‘onshore’ excursions as part of cruise). a standard inclusion in all travel offers. breakfast. -- Personal expenses. Tour leaders/guides will only be made Please note: extra nights are subject -- Travel insurance (Mandatory). available when particularly required to availability until the time of booking. Please note: A comprehensive travel to enhance the experience of the Airport transfers are not included if you Insurance policy must be organised destination featured. wish to arrive early or stay behind. BEFORE all details can be finalised. FLIGHTS Maximum Room Capacity OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 people. CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points Child Policy At TripADeal we do not arrange seat -- No child discounts. Full price applies Russia and Baltic States selection. It is important to highlight that for all children travelling with their Typical high temperatures in the warm some Airlines do not allow pre-selected parents. months of June, July and August are seats. We strongly suggest you contact -- Valid for Children/infants 2 years old around 23°C, but during heat waves, the Airline directly with seating allocation and over. requirements and or arrive at the airport Please note: Children must be which can occur anytime from May to September, daytime temperature highs earlier to arrange your seating. While we accompanied by a responsible adult do not add frequent flyer member details 18 years old and over to travel. No often top 30 °C for sometimes one or two weeks. to bookings, you can do this directly unaccompanied minors allowed. with the Airline once you have your flight information. Triple Share TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER Not available. Passport Validity: Tour Guide: Customers are required to provide Bedding Configuration Often locals with intimate knowledge of valid passport details either at the time Double or twin bedding (subject to an area, its culture, and history. Their role of purchase, or no later than 45 days availability). entails providing commentary, routing prior to departure date. Failure to do the tour, and seeing that people have a so may result in cancellation of the Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms good time. They are a licensed, qualified booking. In this instance customers will Subject to availability and at the hotels expert who supplies specific information be responsible for any costs and fees discretion. Please enquire on booking if on history, art, architecture and culture of incurred. you require this option. the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION CRUISE the group at the required place and Minimum group size 20, maximum group
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Disembarkation: be required. If you have any concerns registered Russian tour agency will -- Begins approximately 2 hours after please consult your healthcare provider be provided to you through TripADeal. docking. prior to purchase/travel. Please contact your nearest Russian Embassy or Consulate for instructions -- Due to security reasons, all guests must on how to apply in person or via post. be on board 2 hours before sailing. Gratuities / Tipping -- TripADeal will provide you with further -- Itineraries are subject to change at any Gratuities (tips) are not included in the information in your Travel Pack. time without notice. tour price for services of the tour leader -- Check your specific sailing for exact (when available) and driver throughout Europe (22 Day Rivers of Russia with departure and arrival times. All times the tour. The recommended tip onboard Baltic States Extension) are local to the port. the cruise is €7 (approx. $11 AUD) per A Tourist visa for Europe is not required Cruise Loyalty Discounts: person per day, which will be collected for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Please note: Travellers booked via whilst onboard. For the extension Australian Passport. TripADeal will not be entitled to receive package the recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is €5 (approx. $8 Please note: Passengers who are not any cruise line customer loyalty Australian citizens must check with the discounts. Similar to airline frequent flyer AUD) per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. respective consulate or visa agency to programs, this is outside of the TripADeal determine what their visa requirements booking process. However, customers Sightseeing: are and what personal identification is may contact the cruise line direct Please note: In the event entrance to a required. It is also important to note, upon receiving their TripADeal travel site is affected by changes in operating some areas of employment such a documents to request any membership hours or public holiday closures, your journalism, government authorities benefits they are entitled to. itinerary will be adjusted to ensure you do and charity organisations may have not miss out on the experience. additional restrictions in applying for COACH TOUR (extension package only) Shopping: Visas. This may in turn affect the type of Shopping overseas can be a daunting application required. Meals: and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please INSURANCE Daily breakfast is included in the tour, We are proud to offer a range of travel for all other meals; lunches and dinners be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by insurance products - please ask your the tour leader (when available) will Travel Consultant for more information. offer assistance with reservations, credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and suggestions and directions to local SCHEDULE OF FEES restaurants. It is your responsibility to keep all of your receipts. notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/ Do not make any purchases you are not Voluntary Changes requirements. Please note; we will comfortable with or feel pressured into. This includes booking changes do our best to meet your requests/ If you are uncertain or need assistance requested by you, including but not requirements, however cannot guarantee with the language barrier, please seek limited to those changes requiring an that we will always be able to. assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader. airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions Luggage: -- 1st Change - $100.00 per person You will be responsible for all your in regards to shopping for further information. + any additional charges applied personal belongings whilst on the tour. by the airline/cruise company/ With regards to luggage, you must carry accommodation/other travel provider. VISAS your own luggage from the coach to -- 2nd Change - $150.00 per person the hotel room and back to the coach. Russia + any additional charges applied The driver will assist with the uploading -- A tourist visa for Russia is a strict by the airline/cruise company/ and off-loading of the luggage from the requirement if travelling on an accommodation/other travel provider. coach. Australian passport. -- Subsequent changes - $250.00 per -- The visa is valid for 30 days for double person + any additional charges Fitness Level Required / Mobility: entry and the final exit date must be applied by the airline/cruise company/ accommodation/other travel provider. Our vehicles are not equipped with no more than 30 days from the date of wheelchair access, so unfortunately first entry. You must apply for this visa -- Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional our tours are currently not suitable for at least 6 weeks prior to departure from Australia. charges applied by the airline/cruise wheelchair users and those less mobile. -- A valid voucher and official company/accommodation/other travel Please note: a general level of fitness will confirmation letter issued by a provider.
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