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Your highlights • ST. PETERSBURG Sightseeing with a Local

Specialist includes views of the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral and Nevsky Prospekt. Visit the St. Peter and Paul Fortress

• NOVGOROD View St. Sophia Cathedral and the Kremlin Fort

• MOSCOW Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin Gardens

• MINSK Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes tour of the Independence Prospekt and Victory Square

• WARSAW Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the ‘wedding cake' Palace of Culture and Science

• BERLIN Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate and Tiergarten

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• Day 1 ARRIVE ST. PETERSBURG 3 

Peter the Great transformed ancient swamplands into elegant waterways and opulent palaces as you'll come to discover as you explore the city your way. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers later for a glimpse of what lies ahead and enjoy dinner at your hotel. (D) Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson Pribaltiyskaya

• Day 2 ST. PETERSBURG SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

With a Local Specialist as your guide, the stories of Russia's royalty come to life. See the Tsar's Winter Palace and St. Isaac's, then explore the golden-spired St. Peter and Paul Fortress. Consider visiting the Hermitage Museum to see one of the largest and most valuable collections of art in the world. (B)

• Day 3 ST. PETERSBURG FREE DAY

Trace the magic touch of centuries of tsarist rule on your full free day. You're in for a cultural extravaganza this evening should you choose to join an optional evening at the ballet or attend a Russian folklore performance. (B)

• Day 4 ST. PETERSBURG – NOVGOROD 1 

Cross the vast plains of Russia, bound for the ancient city of Novgorod, the ‘Birthplace of Russia'. You'll view the Millennium Monument, St. Sophia Cathedral and the Kremlin whose fortifi ed red façades overlook the Volkhov River. Tonight, dinner is served at your hotel. (B,  D) Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson

• Day 5 NOVGOROD – TVER – MOSCOW 2 

Enjoy a brief lunch stop in the Tver region. Arriving in Moscow later today, maybe choose an Optional Experience to visit Red Square and Moscow's grandiose Metro stations, themselves great works of art. (B,  L) Hotel: Holiday Inn Suschevsky

• Day 6 MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will delve into the indomitable spirit of the Russian nation. An Optional Experience to the heart of Moscow will take you to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour or admire great imperial riches during an optional visit to the Treasure Chamber of the Russian tsars. (B)

• Day 7 MOSCOW – MINSK 2 

Head east across the Belarus border to Minsk. Driving past Borodino, you'll be reminded of Napoleon's great 19 th -century battle. Arriving in the Belarus capital later, your orientation tour will reveal a perfectly Soviet city. Dinner is served at your hotel this evening. (B,  L,  D) Hotel: Planeta

• Day 8 MINSK SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

Your Local Specialist will reveal the city's history of occupation and all its iconic sights, including the Hero City Memorial, built to commemorate the city's status as one of the Hero Cities of the former Soviet Union. You'll have the rest of the afternoon to explore Minsk your way. (B)

• Day 9 MINSK – BREST – WARSAW 2 

Stop for lunch at Brest, a celebrated site of Soviet resistance during World War II. Later arrive in Poland's capital, a modern metropolis which has risen with all the invigorating spirit of a phoenix after a recent tragic past. (B,  L,  D) Hotel: Ibis Ostrobramska

• Day 10 WARSAW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

A Local Specialist reveals the turbulent history of Warsaw this morning. View St. John's Cathedral and the Royal Palace in the Old Town, then see the site of the Warsaw Ghetto. Tonight, an Optional Experience will reveal the heart and soul of Warsaw. (B)

• Day 11 WARSAW – BERLIN 2 

Blaze a trail west along the Autostrada Wolności (Motorway of Freedom) which was fi rst initiated by Nazi Germany to connect Berlin with Poland and left unfi nished for decades after World War II. Cross the German border and arrive in its vibrant multicultural capital, Berlin. Here you'll enjoy an evening at leisure to explore the city your way. (B) Hotel: Amber Econtel Charlottenburg

• Day 12 BERLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will bring the tumultuous history

of Berlin to life. View the Reichstag Building, German State Opera House, Tiergarten, Unter den Linden Boulevard and Brandenburg Gate. Maybe, join an Optional Experience to uncover the secrets of Berlin's World War II and Cold War past. (B)

• Day 13 DEPART BERLIN

Your epic encounter with imperial Russia, Soviet powerhouses and the capitals of Poland and Germany has come to an end. Say a fond farewell to your travel companions as you prepare to return home. Transfers are available to Berlin Tegel Airport. (B)

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS• 12 Nights accommodation

• 12 Breakfasts

• 3 Three-course lunches

• 4 Three-course dinners

• City orientation tours

• Start: St. Petersburg

• End: Berlin

• Trip code: SCOS

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IMPORTANT INFO & FINER DETAILS

Single Rooms: On all itineraries single rooms are available to book at a supplement. See costsavertour.com for pricing.

Airport Transfers: On arrival at St. Petersburg Airport transfers will operate at 2.30pm and 5pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel.

Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Berlin Tegel Airport at 8am and 10am.

Important Visa Information: Visas are required for this trip. Please speak with your Travel Agent when making your reservation to assess your specifi c requirements.

Gratuities : Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver US$136 per person.

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YOUR OPTIONS

HERE ARE SOME OPTIONS THAT YOU CAN PURCHASE ON TOUR TO MAKE YOUR TRIP AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE:

THE HERMITAGE MUSEUM Admire one of the largest and most valuable collections of art in the world at The Hermitage Museum, set within the Tsars' Winter Palace.

METRO AND RED SQUARE BY NIGHT More than just a subway system, Moscow's underground stations are works of art in their own right, as you'll come to discover during a guided tour, which includes a walk through Red Square at night.

WARSAW COSSACK DINNER Roll up your sleeves and dust o� your boots for a rousing evening of dinner, music and dance featuring all the fl avours and fun of traditional Polish culture and heritage.

BERLIN'S SECRET PAST REVEALED Uncover the secrets of Berlin's past with a Local Specialist on a tour of the city, including a visit to the remaining section of the Berlin Wall and the site of Checkpoint Charlie.

Check online for a range of crafted optional experiences to customise your trip: costsavertour.com/tours/cossack-explorer

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