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VisaGo on a budget tour and experience the highlights of Russia with Almaty. This packages takes you through Moscow, St. Petersburg and Almaty. Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis, is set in the foothills ofthe Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It served as the country’s capital until 1997 and remains Kazakhstan’s trading and cultural hub. Check out the detailed itinerary below for more information.
- Art Moscow (3-star) in Moscow, or similar
- Hampton by Hilton (3-star) in St. Petersburg, or similar
- Hotel Alma (3-star) in Almaty, or similar
- Welcome to Moscow - the capital and the largest city of Russia
- On arrival, you will be met by your tour manager or local representative outside the custom area
- He will welcome you and take you to your hotel for check -in
- Check-in time is after 3.00 pm
- The evening is free at leisure
- Overnight in Moscow
- Meal included: Dinner
- Today, on your guided city tour
- Visit the world famous Red Square, see Leo Tolstoy Street, Triumphal Arch, White House and Arbat Square
- Also, explore Boulevard Ring, Tverskaya Street and Manezh Square
- Later, visit the Metro station of Moscow often called ‘the people’s palaces’
- It is famous for the elegant designs, lavish and profuse use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers
- Later you can enjoy the shopping at Gum - the world famous departmental store.
- Overnight in Moscow
- Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
- Early in the morning, proceed to the train station for our High Speed Sapsan train to St. Petersburg
- On a guided city tour, drive along the ‘Great Perspective’ famous today as Nevsky Prospect, lined with marble palaces of Russian royalty and aristocracy
- In the evening, enjoy Cruise on River Neva
- Later, you will be given free time at Nevalsky Prospect Street
- Overnight in St. Petersburg
- Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
- Today, proceed for a guided city tour of St. Petersburg city
- See Issac’s Cathedral - the main church of the Russian Empire
- See The Peter and Paul Fortress - the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia
- Also, see Hermitage Museum which has the gigantic collection of nearly three million objects of the Heritage Museum
- Later, visit to Kazan cathedral - the Russian Orthodox Church on the Nevsky Prospekt
- Overnight in St. Petersburg
- Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
- Today, the day is free at leisure
- Or, you can opt to visit Peterhof Palace, series of palaces and gardens located in Peterg of, Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great
- These palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the “Russian Versailles” (optional)
- The evening is free for shopping
- Overnight in St. Petersburg
- Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
- Today, the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own
- Later in the evening, board your flight to Almaty
- Overnight on board the flight
- Meal included: Breakfast
- Today, arrive early morning in Almaty (early check-in guaranteed)
- Later, visit Panfilov park and Zenkov cathedral
- Zenkov Cathedral’, is one of the most beautiful, magnificent and architectural monument of the city of Almaty
- Later in the evening, visit Kok Tobe Hill. Kok Tobeis the highest point in the city of Almaty s
- It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions
- Overnight in Almaty
- Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
- Today, we take you on excursion to “Shymbulak Ski Resort”
- The ski slopes are served by Gondola cars from “Medeu” to the base of Shymbulak
- The lift system will take you to Talgar Pass where you are 3180 m above sea level
- The majestic mountain view with snowy slopes and evergreen Tien Shan are spectacular and must be seen
- Later in the evening, enjoy Diwali special Gala dinner with belly dance show
- Overnight in Almaty
- Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
- Today, we checkout and drive to the airport for your flight back home
- It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made
- We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday
- Meal included: Breakfast
- Airfare in economy class (Ex Delhi)
- Visa cost for duration of trip to Russia and Kazakhstan
- Guaranteed early check-in in the morning with breakfast in Almaty
- Daily breakfast and Indian dinners at restaurant
- Diwali special Gala dinner with belly dance show in Almaty
- Guided tour of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Almaty
- Metro train ride in Moscow
- Visit to Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg
- Enjoy cruise ride on River Neva in St. Petersburg
- Visit to Panfilov Park, Kon Tobe Hill and Zenkov cathedral in Almaty
- Visit to famous Shybulak Mountain Ski Resort in Kazakhstan
- Service on SOTC tour manager
- Travel insurance for duration of the tour
- Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure
- Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket
- Cost of the suggested excursions
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus
- Mandatory tips of Euro 3 per person per day for coach drivers, guides etc.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Inclusion Notes’ box
- Taxes as applicable to be paid extra on the total tour price
As hotel rooms are smaller we recommend maximum three people in a room for your own comfort. Triple rooms are usually no larger than twin rooms, and the third bed is often a roll-away cot put in a twin bedded room for the night.
It is expressly stated and it be understood that any child below 12 years paying the special ‘without bed’ rate will not be provided bed in the hotel under any circumstance.
Breakfast / lunch / dinner wherever provided on tour is on pre-set menus.
On Europe tours the daily travel time by coach is roughly 8 hours under normal conditions. Coaches are equipped with emergency washroom for use strictly in emergency since we provide frequent comfort stops during the journey.
Tipping is customary in all parts of the world for services rendered. Your tour manager / briefing sheet will guide you in this regard.
Tour participant is bound to inform the company during booking of the tour if he/she has a medical condition that may affect his/her ability to enjoy and pursue the tour arrangements fully as per the itinerary mentioned in the brochure/website. The company reserves the right where ever warranted to insist on medical fitness certificate any time prior to departure.
It is highly recommended that the tour participants acquire adequate insurance cover to secure their life, health and property as may be advised by your insurance agent to cover any eventualities associated with your overseas travel including health, accidental injury, loss, liability and the like depending on your assessment of your risk potential.
When a cancellation is made 45 days or more prior to the departure of the tour or for ‘non payment’ of the balance amount: INR 55,000/- will be charged
When a cancellation is made 44 to 15 days prior to the departure of the tour: INR 65,000/- will be charged
When a cancellation is made 14 to 06 day prior to the departure of the tour: INR 85,000/- will be charged
When a cancellation is made 05 day prior to the departure of the tour or in case you are a “No Show” on tour cost: 100% of the tour cost will be charged
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