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Tauck Alaska vacations combine sightseeing by land, ship, floatplane, paddlewheel boat, and vintage railway to fully experience the 49th state. This is the realm of bald eagles, grizzlies, orcas, alpine peaks, and glacier-carved fjords. Raft through an eagle preserve, walk through centuries-old towns, pan for gold, and meet totem pole carvers. Tauck Bridges family Alaska tour will take you on an adventure that you will never forget. Alaska cruises open your eyes and heart to the natural wonderland that surrounds you morning, noon, and night.
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Tauck's Hawaii features ocean-view rooms the finest oceanfront resorts on multiple islands for the ultimate Hawaiian experience! From Kauai's rainforests to Maui's waterfalls and the Big Island's dramatic volcanic landscapes, discover the uniqueness of the islands. Enjoy a special visit to Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, an old whaling town, a working ranch, and a coffee farm, with luaus, cruises, and plenty of free time to enjoy one of the world's favorite tropical playgrounds!
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Tauck's New England tours take you to green mountain ridges with white village steeples, quintessential harbors with tall sailboat masts, and historical icons, city and countryside. Experience a breathtaking landscape, painted with bold impressionist colors, on Tauck's fall foliage tour.The region is rich in Colonial history, featuring quaint architecture, museums with costumed interpreters, and entertaining walking tours. Learn more about the patriots of Boston, the whalers of Nantucket, or the Pilgrims at Plymouth on our New England tours with accommodations in historic hotels and popular resorts.
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New England
So many choices – gracious antebellum plantations, formal gardens, warm beaches, Civil War battlefields, a
Victorian island, jazz in New Orleans, a capital capitol... Tauck's
Mid-America / Southern USA trips take you to places truly intertwined with all that defines America today. Together with filmmaker Ken Burns we crafted a
Civil War themed tour (Most Hallowed Ground), The Tauck Chicago Event in October 2013, and The Tauck Jazz Event in New Orleans. And make your plans early for our premiere sporting event in May 2014 – Run For Roses: The Kentucky Derby!
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South / Mid USA
Western USA travel features diverse landscapes from painted canyons
to inspiring national parks, ancient cliff dwellings, the Pacific Ocean,
vineyards and chic cities. Sightsee by floatplane, jeep, trolley,
horseback, sky gondola, narrow gauge railroad, jet boat... Stay at
historic lodges inside the great national parks and great hotels in the
heart of the cities.
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US West
Cultured, cosmopolitan cities combine with rugged coastal scenery and quaint fishing villages on these Eastern Canada tours. They take you from thundering Niagara Falls to peaceful island cruises, from chateau-style hotels to the weathered house that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy views from the world's tallest freestanding structure, or from the top of coastal bluffs along the Cabot Trail.
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Eastern Canada
This is a land of jagged snow-capped peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and a grandeur that is indescribable. Our Western Canada tours explore impressive national parks and stay in legendary mountain resorts, with unique ways to sightsee including Ice Explorer, floatplane, nostalgic train, ferry steamer, jet boat, or ski gondola.
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Western Canada Tours
This is the heart of Europe: alpine vistas in Switzerland, Germany and Austria; preserved medieval towns and castles along the lush Rhine and Danube waterways; imperial splendors in Vienna and Budapest; cafés, bistros, and bierstubes in villages off-the-beaten-path; and architectural triumphs in grand cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Dubrovnik, and more. When you embark on Central and Eastern Europe travel days with Tauck, you go far beyond traditional sights to discover the a deep and rich cultural persona.
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Central & Eastern Europe
From the moving memorials at Omaha Beach to the glitz and glamour of the Côte d'Azur, Tauck's France tours combine insider expert insights with the cultural panache that defines all things Français. Tauck France tours explore colorful Provence, Loire chateaux, ancient abbeys, cobblestoned villages, Bordeaux and Côte du Rhone wine regions, the chic bouleverds of Paris, and more.
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Famous Irish castle-hotels and manor houses, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, pastoral Cotswold landscapes, mystical Loch Lomond and of course vibrant London are just some of the many highlights of these Ireland and Great Britain tours. Escape to centuries past as you watch a Shakespearean performance at Stratford-upon-Avon or view the mysterious monoliths outside of Dublin; imagine yourself as royalty aboard first-class trains, steam yachts and river cruise ships.
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Great Britain & Ireland
The name "Iceland" belies the wondrous summertime landscapes you'll explore during this 7-night cruise... fishing villages where you'll get a glimpse of daily life along rugged shores... fjords ringed by emerald mountains... craggy cliffs blanketed with whimsical puffins and arctic terns... rainbow-hued waterfalls and steamy geysers... lakes teeming with nesting ducks... and a blue lagoon that welcomes bathers with healing waters. With so much to see and do, Iceland is not only one of the hottest new destinations for those in-the-know, it's also a very cool place to cruise with Tauck.
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Timeless treasures of a legendary land await you on Tauck's Italy tours. Travel from the sun-kissed hilltowns of Tuscany to the stunning Amalfi Coast, enjoying Tauck's do-it-all-for-you service, fine accommodations and special experiences you can't get on your own, like private, after-hours visits to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – hallmarks of the best Italy tours.
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What do you envision as a perfect Mediterranean travel getaway? Little can compare to a small ship's approach in Bonifacio, Corsica... antiquities discovered in the gentle Sicilian countryside... the whitewashed villages of a Greek isle... the dramatic Amalfi coastline... the colorful contrasts where Europe meets Asia in Turkey... or the secrets behind the centuries-old city walls of Dubrovnik. Mediterranean travel with Tauck includes land journeys and cruises along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas, combining the relaxation of sailing with in-depth discovery via private excursions to the historical ruins of Ephesus, Carthage, Pompeii and Segesta and cultural meccas along the Spanish, French, Italian and Turkish Rivieras.
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Mediterranean & Turkey
Nordic legends and Viking tales come to life in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Viking ships and a folk museum depict early eras; medieval castles and well-preserved port towns illuminate the Middle Ages. In Russia, fortresses, palaces, and treasures of the Czars contrast with the Kremlin, Red Square, and an infamous bunker. Priceless masterpieces hang in The State Hermitage Museum; ballerinas twirl at the ballet; and onion-topped buildings command the skyline. In Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, there are medieval districts so well preserved that they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Scandinavia, Russia & Baltics
Step inside the grand Moorish palace of the Alhambra, gaze at treasures – inside and out – at the world renowned Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, follow pilgrim's footsteps on the path of St. James to Santiago de Compostela or stroll the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sintra and Evora, and you will understand the historical, cultural and religious passion throughout these lands and carefully woven into a Portugal and Spain tour.
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Spain & Portugal
Tauck's Africa tours and safaris are compelling and intriguing, from the Great Pyramids to the savannahs of the Serengeti. Adventures include hot-air ballooning over African plains, cruising the River Nile, game drives in legendary game reserves, and extraordinary game drives in Botswana. From the Cape of Good Hope to Victoria Falls, spotting the "Big Five" in the Serengeti or Kruger National Park, a walk with young lions... a visit with the meerkats... a spice tour in Zanzibar... a wine-pairing dinner in the Cape Winelands... these Tauck journeys and safaris are the best in Africa tours today!
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Africa Tours
The ultimate Antarctica travel experience! Cruise aboard one of Tauck's newest luxe mega-yachts, Le Soléal or Le Boréal to the majestic ice-clad continent of Antarctica after spending two nights in Buenos Aires – an exciting 10-night expeditionary voyage with on-board naturalists, oceanographers and ornithologists. Floating castles of ice glisten in the warmth of the austral sun... glacial mountains rise from the sea, framed against a radiant sky... in an instant, a bright sun illuminates a floating regatta of ice formations... Explorers throughout the centuries have been mesmerized and captivated by the ice... Today, you are that Antarctic explorer.
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China offers a dynamic feast of sights and sensations. Willowed landscapes, tranquil gardens, majestic rivers, fabled monuments and imperial pavilions of red and gold stand as poignant symbols of an enduring and rich historical legacy. Countryside villages and bustling cities deftly combine time-honored traditions with the ever-quickening pace of today's modern times. And the great Yangtze River, home to some of China's most priceless cultural treasures, is poised to change the course of history in this 21st century.
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One of the world's most diverse countries, India is an incredible array of landscapes, languages, cultures and lifestyles as well as a fascinating complex of beliefs and customs. A visit reveals a nation of many contrasts, from opulent palace hotels, shimmering white marbeled monuments like the Taj Mahal and ancient fairy-tale cities of richly-decorated courtyards, fountains and frescoed galleries... to streets brimming with old traditions.
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An island nation of gentle beauty boasts an intriguing mix of ancient and present day, embracing a revolution of modern technology yet remaining staunchly immersed in age-old traditions and rituals. Experiencing rich cultural traditions and venerable Japanese customs are an intricate part of Tauck's Japan tour, where age-old cultures and lifestyles flourish, inspiring the spirit as well as the senses. Get a unique look at Japan, yesterday and today.
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Southeast Asia is a feast for the senses – the vibrant colors, fragrance of incense and spices, sounds of daily life in the streets, and the taste of fabulous food. It is a cultural treat sunrise to sunset. Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand have shared the same tropical peninsula for centuries, but for all their similarities, each country offers a diverse tapestry of art, culture and history uniquely their own. Unique experiences, from a visit to a hill tribe village to an elephant trek, provide an in-depth look at this complex cultural mosaic.
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South East Asia
Choose among two-week and three-week Down Under tours that cover distances primarily by cruise ship or private charter flights, but also include jet boat, tramcar, helicopter, catamaran and sky gondola rides. With joint New Zealand and Australia travel agendas, see glaciers, geysers, fiords, outback, reefs, koalas, kiwis, historic districts, notable architecture, and native culture.
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Australia Travel and New Zealand
Discover one of the richest ecotourism destinations in the world on an adventurious, active Tauck Central America tour or cruise. You'll go off-the-beaten-path as you explore the tropical rainforests, dry forests, freshwater wetlands, islands, beaches and lush jungles of Costa Rica and Panama, where ecological biodiversity, exotic wildlife, and cultural national treasures are found.
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Central America
South America is one of the most sought-after destinations for today's sophisticated travelers – vast cultural diversity and cosmopolitan pleasures from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, Santiago and Lima; breathtaking beauty from Iguazú Falls to Patagonia and the Andes; unique cultural heritages created by influences from destinations the world over; and the Galápagos Islands, home to species found nowhere else in the world. Tauck's South America travel adventures ignite the senses and satisfy the soul.
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Explore ancient Egypt's treasures, from the Pyramids to the magnificent temples to the tombs of the pharaohs, and cruise along the River Nile with Tauck's expert Egyptologists. Discover the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Israel since antiquity and continue to define life today. Travel along Jordan's historic King's Highway from the shores of the Dead Sea to astounding Petra. Tauck combines authentic cultural connections, insights from local experts, our signature sightseeing and memorable experiences for our guests only to ensure that each journey is enriching and inspiring.
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Middle East
Just 90 miles from the Florida Keys and unlike anyplace else in the Americas, Cuba has been "close to home but far away" for decades. But now you can meet face-to-face with Cuban residents from different professions – artists, musicians, students, educators, farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, community leaders and more – through Tauck's People-to-People educational exchange travel to Cuba. Share thoughts, gain knowledge, and connect with the country's deep cultural heritage – rich in historic architecture, music, art and Latin and Afro-Cuban traditions.
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Tauck's Baltics and Russia tour offers an insider's view of Old-World Baltic cities, as well as St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia. Explore Helsinki, Finland; Riga, Latvia; Vilnius, Lithuania; and Tallinn, Estonia – with their age-old castles, medieval lanes, and incredible architecture. Travel by air (with an included flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow), coach, train and high-speed ferry. Visit Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square, with a private presentation by an insider from the Soviet era, and tour St. Petersburg's Peter and Paul Fortress. More special experiences include lunch in the celebrated Artist's Gallery restaurant and a visit to "Apple Hall" to see works by Zurab Tsereteli in Moscow... and in St. Petersburg, an evening of Russian ballet, a gala "Tchaikovsky Night" dinner, and a Tauck Exclusive guided visit to The State Hermitage Museum when crowds are fewer!
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Arrive Vilnius
Tour begins at 6:00 PM at Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square, Vilnius, Lithuania.
Your transfer is included from Vilnius Airport to the Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square in the heart of Vilnius' Old Town, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight at your five-star hotel on Vilnius' historic Cathedral Square.
Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square
Old Town Vilnius and the castle of Trakai
Take a walking tour of Old Town Vilnius to appreciate its remarkable Baroque architecture, the city's 16th-century cathedral and adjacent Cathedral Square. Wind your way along the Yellow Roads and go off-the-beaten path in Trakai, a picturesque town with a castle dating to the Middle Ages; return to Vilnius to explore as you please.
Travel to Latvia via the "Yellow Roads"
Depart Vilnius and journey along the Yellow Roads through the pristine countryside of Lithuania; cross into Latvia and stop in seaside Jurmala on your way to the capital, Riga, an important trading center for Central and Eastern Europe from the 13th to the 15th centuries. Visit the city's opulent 19th-century Opera House, which was painstakingly rebuilt in the 1990s and is a source of great national pride for the Latvian people. Your home for the next two nights is located in the heart of the old city.
Grand Palace Hotel
Explore historic Riga, Latvia's capital
Take a drive to Riga's Art-Nouveau New Town, considered the best in Europe, for a guided walking tour; also check out Riga Market and the cobbled streets of Old Town, revealing buildings dating back 800 years, including Riga Castle, the Swedish Gate and the Three Brothers Medieval Dwelling House. This combination of period architecture has earned Riga's Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. For those who wish, join us to explore some of the somber reminders of the tragic years of the Holocaust at the Jewish Museum and old Jewish Cemetery (holidays permitting). Enjoy an à la carte dinner at the hotel tonight.
Journey to Tallinn, Estonia's capital
Depart Latvia and cross into Estonia this morning, stopping in seaside Parnu for lunch. Continue on to today's final destination, the capital city of Tallinn, an outstanding example of a medieval Northern European trading center; explore the lower city on a walking tour with your local guide. Overnight at your contemporary hotel, ideally located just minutes from Tallinn's Old Town. Enjoy dinner à la carte tonight at one of the city's most celebrated restaurants, the elegant Gloria.
Swissôtel Tallinn
Toompea Castle and a ferry to Helsinki, Finland
Begin the day in Tallinn's remarkably well-preserved city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll visit Toompea Castle. Then board a high-speed ferry to cruise first class across the Gulf of Finland to Helsinki. Finland's capital city is an intriguing mix of parks, waterways, and various architectural styles, which you'll explore on a sightseeing tour. Visit the extraordinary Temppeliaukio (The Rock) Church, built into solid rock in the 1960s; see the Neo-Classical Senate Square, the green cupolas and white columns of Helsinki Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument and Finlandia Hall. Enjoy dinner on your own in Helsinki this evening.
Hotel Kämp
Via high-speed rail to glorious St. Petersburg
From Helsinki, your Baltics and Russia tour continues to opulent St. Petersburg via a fast train; the historic center of Peter the Great's "Window to the West" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get aquainted with Russia's cultural capital on an orientation tour that includes the imposing Peter and Paul Fortress, among the city's oldest structures, built in 1703. Inside the fortress, Peter and Paul Cathedral, with a tall golden spire, contains the tombs of the Russian czars, including the city's founder Peter the Great. Your home for the next four nights is itself a historic landmark – the celebrated Belmond Grand Hotel Europe on the famous Nevsky Prospekt. Dinner tonight is à la carte at a local restaurant in St. Petersburg.
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
A day around St. Petersburg and a night at the ballet
Today begins with a visit to St. Petersburg's Grand Choral Synagogue (holidays permitting), then take an excursion to Peterhof (Petrodvorets, on the Gulf of Finland) for a tour of the summer palace of Peter the Great. A hydrofoil whisks you back to the city, where you'll enjoy a glorious evening of Russian ballet (schedule subject to change).
Catherine Palace and more St. Petersburg treasures
Journey to Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) for a visit to the opulent Catherine Palace, expanded by Empress Catherine the Great in the mid-18th century, and its remarkably restored Amber Room. Back in St. Petersburg, take a guided tour that includes a visit to the 19th-century Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, built as a memorial to Czar Alexander II on the site of his 1881 assassination. Spend the rest of the day exploring more of St. Petersburg on your own.
The State Hermitage Museum and Tchaikovsky Night
Today, Tauck has arranged an early morning visit – when crowds are fewer – to The State Hermitage Museum, boasting one of the largest collections of art and artifacts in the world. Displays include prehistoric cultures, classical antiquities, and Western European art; you'll view celebrated ancient gold treasures on a special visit to the Gold Room. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, then join us this evening for a sumptuous "Tchaikovsky Night" dinner at the L'Europe restaurant – accompanied by live music and a pair of dancers from the Marinsky Theatre or a comparable local ballet company.
Fly to Moscow for an art-filled day
Fly to Russia's capital, Moscow, for a three-night stay in this ancient city. Arrive in time for lunch at the Artist's Gallery restaurant in Old Moscow, with its elaborate, themed rooms, and visit
"Apple Hall" to see a collection of over-the-top works by artist Zurab
Tsereteli, housed in one of the city's most beautiful neo-Classical buildings. Have dinner on your own in Moscow this evening. Spend the next three nights with views of the Kremlin, Red Square and iconic St. Basil's Cathedral from your room at the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow – just one of many great reasons to choose Tauck's Russia tour!
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
From the Tretyakov to the Kremlin in Moscow
Begin the day by joining your local guide for a visit to the State Tretyakov Gallery/National Museum of Russian Fine Art, featuring 11th- to 20th-century paintings and sculptures by Russian
artists. Have lunch on your own, then take a guided tour inside the 64-acre Kremlin, the center of Russian power for centuries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Armory Chambers, where you'll see the treasures of the Czars, and Assumption Cathedral. Dinner is à la carte tonight at your hotel.
Inside Red Square and Moscow's Metro
You'll have a unique opportunity this morning to meet a Kremlin insider from the Soviet era, who offers insights on Moscow's past and how the city has adjusted to the 21st century – another exclusive you'll enjoy when you travel with Tauck – before you explore iconic Red Square with a local guide. Later, tour part of the Moscow Metro; with stations built of wood, bronze, copper and marble and decorated with sculptures, reliefs and mosaics, it's as much underground art gallery as transportation system. Spend the afternoon at leisure before capping Tauck's spectacular Baltics and Russia tour with our farewell reception and dinner this evening.
Journey home
Tour ends: Moscow, Russia. Your memorable Baltics and Russia tour concludes today; a transfer is included from the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow to Sheremetyevo International Airport or Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Please allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.
Small Group Departures
– Select small group departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are priced from $8290 per person double; specific dates apply – select "Small Group" in the pull-down menu above for complete pricing.
Special Solo Traveler Savings – on select special departures you save $300 on the single room price; specific dates apply – select "Singles Departures" in the pull-down menu above for complete pricing.
Let Tauck reserve your flights
Traveling to Europe with Tauck ensures more than a memorable travel experience; it also enables you to take advantage of additional "do it for you" travel services that take the hassle out of arranging them yourself! As an added service, we can make flight arrangements for your journey, if your travels originate in the United States, offering you a number of welcome advantages. With Tauck, you can:
What's more, if you purchase Tauck's Guest Protection, you'll receive a refund should you need to cancel your flights due to covered reasons. Another great reason to buy your air from Tauck!
The luxurious and elegant Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square is truly a distinctive and individual hotel, offering a one-of-a-kind experience in the very heart of Vilnius. Relax, enjoy and find yourself surrounded by refinement overlooking the Cathedral Square and Old Town. Boasting elegant design and décor, wooden floors, subtle lighting, the finest fabrics and exclusive furnishings, each guest room offers unforgettable accommodation and lavish amenities paired with the ultimate Kempinski service – featuring in-room coffee/tea facilities, flat-screen TV, a lounge area, a laptop-size safe and a working desk. Dine in style at Restaurant Telegrafas, highlighting seasonality and the freshest ingredients, blending the best European culinary traditions and local heritage, and presenting them with a modern twist. Relax and enrich yourself with remarkable moments at our Le Salon Bar and Lounge; all about champagne, the finest selection of cocktails and a laid-back atmosphere, it is an ideal place to unwind in Lithuania's historic capital city.
A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Grand Palace Hotel is wonderfully located in the midst of Riga's medieval Old Town, surrounded by ancient monuments. Its intimate atmosphere is a charming blend of Old Russian and European influences in tandem with totally modern facilities and amenities. The Health Club, with sauna, steam room and gym, is available to guests. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at the hotel's bright, inviting Orangerie Restaurant, while drinks at the Pils Bar and fine dining in the elegant Seasons Restaurant await at the end of a busy day. Spacious guest rooms, which offer deluxe furnishings and amenities, are most comfortable.
Surveying the city from the tallest building in town, the modern Swissôtel Tallinn enjoys a prime location in what is known as the "Wall Street of Tallinn." Guest rooms at the newest luxury hotel in Tallinn feature all the amenities that today's sophisticated travelers expect, including high-speed Internet wireless access, voice mail and an espresso machine. The "Amrita Spa & Wellness" offers an indoor swimming pool and gymnasium as well as rejuvenating spa treatments. Assuage your palate with modern eclectic cuisine and a range of fine wines at the hotel's Horisont Restaurant – Tallinn's most exciting dining venue offering unrivalled views – and cap the evening with cocktails and pulsating music at the Horisont Bar. Or indulge in authentic Swiss delights, international and local specialties at Café Swiss; innovative cakes and sandwiches at No. 3 Deli-Lounge-Bar; or the most prestigious brands of cigars in the exclusive atmosphere of the Cigar Lounge.
Hotel Kämp enjoys a wonderful location in the center of Helsinki just across from the Esplanade Park and a short walk from the scenic Harbor. Guest rooms have been completely refurbished while carefully preserving the hotel's late-19th-century heritage. Amenities include down duvets and pillows (synthetic available upon request), a Sweet Dreams Menu with a choice of complimentary accessories for a great night's sleep, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer, 37-inch flat-screen TV with video-on-demand, iron and ironing board, minibar and in-room safe. Rev up or wind down at the Kämp Spa & Gym featuring everything from Cybex exercise equipment to three different sauna experiences. The menu at the Japanese restaurant Yume follows the rhythm of the changing seasons. Restaurant Kämp Signé specializes in seasonal Finnish specialties while the Brasserie Kämp & Bar is the place for both the classics and the latest trends in food and drink.
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
"Grand" is an apt description of this historical, cultural and culinary landmark, a hotel of distinction in St. Petersburg for over 130 years, favored by the likes of Tchaikovsky, who spent his honeymoon at Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, George Bernard Shaw and Maxim Gorky. Its location in the heart of the city on the famous Nevsky Prospekt is convenient to many popular attractions and diversions. Spacious guest rooms welcome guests with air conditioning, in-room safe, comfortable armchairs, minibar, TV with satellite reception and movie channel and a hair dryer. The swimming pool and fitness center are great places to unwind and work out the kinks. If you're looking for a true taste of Russian cuisine, head for the Caviar Bar & Restaurant. The elegant L'Europe Restaurant, among the city's leading gourmet restaurants and winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, offers Haute cuisine surrounded by a lovingly restored Art Nouveau ambiance. You'll find Italian cuisine at Rossi's Restaurant and Oriental fare at Chopsticks Restaurant. The hotel even offers its own line of marvelous chocolates, made in the on-premises chocolate factory using the recipe created by Dominique Ferchard, that you can enjoy at the Mezzanine Café, along with amazing desserts, sandwiches and salads. Your favorite libation is accompanied by live entertainment each evening at the Lobby Bar.
The newly renovated five-star Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow offers spectacular views of the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral. The property is located across from the Moskva River, and is nearby Moscow's fascinating sights and premier attractions. The building dates back to 1898, and features contemporary décor and up-to-the-minute amenities in its elegant guest rooms and suites. Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow boasts Baltschug Grill, offering fine international dining, as well as the refined Café Kranzler, Lobby Lounge Bar, Beauty Centre Baltschug and a Health Club. In addition, there are 11 modern meeting rooms and a Business Centre. Impeccable service and perfect comfort make Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow "The Place to Be".
Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before
their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their
trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after
your journey.
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski MoscowUl. Balchug 1Moscow, Russian FederationPhone: 7 495 287 2000Fax: 7 495 287 2002
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Checked Luggage – General
Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).
Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.
Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home!
Carry-on Luggage - General
Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.
On-tour flight required for this journey. This flight is included in the tour cost.
On-Tour Flight: Day 11 St. Petersburg to Moscow
The flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow on Day 11 is via Aeroflot Airlines aboard the Airbus A319. Our selection of this airline and schedule for our various programs to Russia was designated with a great amount of consideration for many different factors – first and foremost being the element of safety.
One on-tour flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow is included in the cost of your tour package.
All U.S. citizens require a valid passport to enter Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Russia, and that passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of travel. (Please note that although adult passports are valid for a full ten years, children's passports require renewal every five years.) Your passport must also contain at least two consecutive blank visa pages. If you are a United States citizen and do not have a valid passport, please contact the closest U.S. passport agency or consult the U.S. State Department web site for detailed information on how to obtain or renew your passport at: www.travel.state.gov.
A visa is not required for U.S. citizens to visit Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland. In addition to a valid passport, and as noted in the Summary of Purchase you received confirming your reservation, U.S. citizens are also required to have a visa to enter Russia. Please note that this visa must be processed within 90 days of your arrival. Your Summary of Purchase also indicated various options on how to obtain your visa. To review (and if you are currently within the parameters of the timeframe noted above), you may elect to work with VisaCentral (a visa-assistance provider) to obtain your visa, with another visa-assistance provider of your choosing, or by working directly with the Russian Embassy or Consulate. (If you opt to work with VisaCentral, their services are available online at www.visacentral.com/tauck.)
PLEASE NOTE: To secure a visa for Russia, an "invitation" must be extended to each visitor. Tauck will provide these invitation letters to VisaCentral or they will be provided to you by Tauck upon request if you are using another visa-assistance provider. For assistance in obtaining your invitation letter, contact our Journey Preparation Team at email@example.com. Additionally, to enter Russia, you must also provide proof of medical insurance. A valid insurance card from your primary medical insurer or proof of medical insurance from a travel insurer will be accepted. If purchased, Tauck's Guest Protection Product will also serve to meet this requirement.
Non-U.S. citizens should check with the Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Finish and Russian Embassies or Consulates to determine necessary travel documents.
It is a good idea to carry a photocopy of the photo page of your passport in a place other than with the original, and to leave a copy of all your travel documents with a friend or relative at home.
Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included.
We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone while on the motor coach, during group functions, when sightseeing and when your Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There will be many opportunities to make and receive calls at times when it does not affect others.
Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine whether your service extends to Russia, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
As with all Tauck tours, we strive to choose restaurants that offer quality foods and excellent service in a pleasant setting. We try to choose restaurants that offer local and traditional menus for the region. When we have meals with limited or fixed menus, we select items that typically will appeal to all, yet reflect local dining styles and traditions.
Throughout this tour, restaurants will serve local cuisine. All countries on this itinerary are known for seafood dishes, primarily salmon, herring, pike and trout. Smoked and pickled fish are popular and are common breakfast items. Caviar is popular, especially in Russia, and is eaten at all meals. Russia is known for its meat pies and vegetable pies and for using beets and cabbage in many dishes. Finland is known for caribou and other game meats.
If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary restrictions, please tell your reservations sales counselor so that your Tauck Director can try to arrange alternative selections for the few fixed meals on tour. Kosher food is typically not available.
The Baltic states, Finland and Russia are home to innumerable historic buildings and sites, some dating from the Middle Ages. Therefore, roads, walkways and architecture may present difficulties for some guests with physical disabilities. The Old Towns of Europe are often a maze of hills with narrow cobblestone streets and charming squares.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN AND MOBILITY ISSUES: This Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate oxygen tanks, wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Oxygen tanks are strictly prohibited in many foreign countries on regional flights aboard small aircraft, such as those intra-tour flights featured on this Tauck journey. Likewise, the very limited cargo capacity on such flights prohibits the transport of wheelchairs or motorized scooters.
Guests should also bear in mind that the infrastructure in many foreign countries, particularly in developing countries, often presents severe and even insurmountable challenges for those with walking difficulties or other mobility issues. The responsibility of the Tauck Director is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.
In the hotels, the water is purified and suitable for washing and brushing your teeth, However, we recommend that you drink bottled water. Some hotels charge for bottled water. We will provide bottled water at all meals and on the motor coach.
Smoking is widely acceptable in Russia. Cigarettes in Russia are inexpensive; and while it is illegal in Russia to sell cigarettes to people under 18, the law is seldom enforced and children are commonly seen smoking. Most restaurants are smoker-friendly and public places usually have a place to smoke.
The Russian government will not issue you a visa unless you state that you have medical insurance that covers you while in Russia. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we suggest you purchase Tauck Travel Protection, which is considered sufficient for Russian visa purposes. Tauck Travel Protection is a supplemental coverage plan.
If you have a medical condition which might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
If you are a resident of the U.S., no vaccinations are currently required for travel to Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Russia. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. The CDC operates a 24-hour information line at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.).You may also log on to the CDC Internet website by clicking here.
If you are a resident of another country, please contact an embassy or consulate of each of the countries on the itinerary to determine what vaccinations may be required for you to visit.
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child's parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.
Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey.
We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.
If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver's license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport.
If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information.
For more information on the TSA's requirements, please visit their website by clicking here.
If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport.
Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.
Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing. The summers in the Baltics and Russia are warm, but bring a light-weight or medium-weight sweater or jacket for warmth on a chilly early morning walk or a late night stroll.For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required for dining with your fellow guests at a Tauck provided dinner. When dining on your own, you may have the opportunity to dine at an upscale restaurant, which may require men to dress in coat and tie, and women in more elegant eveningwear.
You will find a hair dryer located in your hotel guest room. Irons and ironing boards are available upon request. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are also available for a fee.
We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.
We suggest that you pack the following items your journey:
The official currencies of each of the countries visited on this tour are as follows:
Finland Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents
Estonia Estonian Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents
Latvia Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents
Lithuania Lithuanian Litas (LTL), divided into 100 centai
Russian Federation Russian Ruble (RUB) or Rouble, divided into 100 kopeks.
Finland Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents
Estonia Estonian Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents
Latvia Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents
Lithuania Lithuanian Litas (LTL), divided into 100 centai
Russian Federation Russian Ruble (RUB) or Rouble, divided into 100 kopeks.
Each country visited has its own Customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with each country's specific required declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. You may find additional information by visiting VisaHQ.com by clicking here.
If you are a U.S. resident traveling internationally who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchased abroad, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.
If you are a resident of another country, please refer to your own country's rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return.
Many countries levy Value Added Taxes (VAT) on consumer goods and services. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country's intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.
From late May to early July nights are bright in St. Petersburg, but the real White Nights normally last from June 11 to July 2. The nature of the White Nights (Beliye Nochi) can be explained by the geographical location of St. Petersburg as the world's most northern city with a population over 1 million. Due to the high latitude of St. Petersburg, the sun does not go under the horizon deep enough for the sky to get dark. The dusk meets the dawn and it is so bright that in summer they do not turn street lighting on. If the weather is cloudy you might not see any White Night, though on a clear day you can get a feel for a White Night even in mid-July.
To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
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The Deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking. Your deposit is $600 per person.
We will be happy to advise hotels of any special requests, provided we receive them at time of booking. We regret that requests cannot be guaranteed.
Final Payment is due at Tauck's Norwalk, CT office 60 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.
Tauck's Guest Protection
Guests booking a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing cancellation protection from Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Travel Protection Plan is available to all travelers, with the exception of residents of Puerto Rico.
Under Tauck's all-inclusive Guest Protection, you can cancel your tour for any covered reason up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment. The following conditions apply:
Section I Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck: Should you have to cancel your journey for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your journey departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply (see below*).
Section II – Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company. Should you have to cancel your trip due to illness, injury, death or other covered reason, any cancellation or airline penalties not refunded by Tauck under Section I's Cancellation Waiver would be reimbursable under Section II. This Protection also provides 24-hour emergency assistance services as well as:
The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is $350.00 per person.
This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.
Travel insurance is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952, (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OH, OR, VT, WA and WY Policy Form #'s TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. Certain coverages are under series TAHC6000 and TAHC7000. 26325543
The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.
This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Cost is not refundable under any circumstances. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
If You Have to Cancel
Cancellations Fees – Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, the following fees apply.
Guests choosing to purchase Tauck's Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties of $350.00 per person regardless of cancellation date prior to tour departure date.
Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck's Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.
Tour Interruption Fees – If you have to interrupt your tour en route, you may be entitled to a refund of land tour costs if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less $40 per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.
Partial Room Cancellation – A person who cancels or leaves a tour while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another type of accommodation. The price charged the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.
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Overall Rating:
I was very apprehensive about this trip - 6 different hotels, 6 countries - lots of packing and unpacking. Tauck made it a breeze! Our luggage was picked up at the airport and we never lifted it again until the end of the trip. [Employee Name] was an exceptional guide. Tours were interesting and entertaining.
I chose this trip because it included St. Petersburg, and the Hermitage was definitely a highlight, as was the ballet! But, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the charming Baltic countries. Lithuania was my favorite - pretty town and incredible hotel!
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely
I booked this tour to visit Russia and was totally blown away with all three of the Baltic States. While Russia did not disappoint it was the Baltics that were such a pleasant surprise. With all that these people have gone through from the Nazis and then the Russians after WWII they could not have been more friendly and open to tourist.
Seeing the Church of Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg and then standing in Red Square and seeing the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral.
Absolutely Fantastic. I will remember it forever.
The whole trip was a memorable moment. But probably seeing St Basil's in Moscow from our hotel window is hard to beat.
Great itinerary, very interesting countries, people, culture and history, and lucked out with small group (21) of fellow travelers. I loved the extras that were included on this trip such as night at the Ballet at the Hermitage museum and private opera concert at the Riga Opera House. Hotels were top notch and centrally located.
Strolling through the Old Town of Riga, Latvia, at night enjoying all the different forms of music playing from each corner and venue. Magical!
This is a fabulous trip filled with the unexpected. Art lovers, will be in heaven. There Hermitage is world class! The works at the Tretyakov Gallery, by Russian artists, were amazing . Go to the Pushkin during free time. The tour director, Anne Marie, was great. Food was great. Bring your best walking shoes! Just an all around great trip
The view of Red Square from our hotel window.
We arrived in Vilnius two days before the tour began, enjoying our visit there and the beautiful Kempinski Hotel. The opening reception with Kate and the other travelers was great. Kate was excellent in her knowledge of culture and history. Our drivers and local guides were terrific. We loved the hotels. Tauck's organization made our travels easy.
Tour of the Kremlin and view of it from our hotel room. Seeing the Kremlin was an eye opener as it was not at all the foreboding Communist fortress that we expected. The buildings and grounds were beautiful and very well maintained. The crowds of people were evidence of the importance of these facilities to the Russian people.
This is our first trip with Tauck despite numerous trips with other companies around the world. We were told about Tauck by our friends who had tremendous experiences. So we decided to give Tauck a try. It turned out to be absolutely wonderful. Everything we were told was true. Tauck aims at dazzling their customers and they are successful.
Tour of the Hermitage was absolutely impressive with excellent local guide describing many pieces of the display articles. Absolutely wonderful experience.
This trip was quite excellent. The hotels were first rate and the food was likewise. The Baltic states were friendly. St. Petersburg was a high point as was Moscow. The tour director was excellent and the whole experience was the seamless one we expected.
While I enjoyed St.Petersburg immensely the small group we had was the key to the excellence of the trip. We had a very compatible group and enjoyed the time with our co-travelers.
21Taucksand counting
This is a wonderful trip. Our tour director ran it so smoothly that there was never a hitch. The expert guides were terrific and in most cases brutally honest about their situations. Hotels and food were top notch.
The lecture and question and answer session with a top level Russian insider was particularly memorable, as were the "lagniappes and surprises" along the entire way.
We absolutley loved this trip. The people were friendly & the history of the countries were really interesting. The food was great & the people we traveled with were really nice. The Tauck guide was a little disappointing but other than that I would recommend seing Russia & the Baltic States. The history was so interesting & informative. Great trip
Seeing the Kremlin & going to St Petersburg was my favorite part of the trip. But don't miss the Baltic States there history was interesting & people were exceptionally friendly.
This was our ninth Tauck tour and the most strenuous one we've had. However, after traveling that far, you want to see as much as possible. It was packed with museums, palaces, and once in a lifetime things to see. I came away with much respect for what the people of these countries have gone through and their resilience. So educational!
The second night in The Grand Hotel Europe in St Petersburg we were joined in the hotel by the King of Sweden. Got to see him arrive and leave. Tauck really out did themselves "arranging" that for our tour...sure!
Riga was a surprisingly enchanting city,loved the Art Deco area. St. Petersburg and Moscow are incredible. The Russian treasures have been so well preserved; the hotels were outstanding, local guides were excellent, ballet was great, too. Wish we did not have such a short time in Tallinn and sipped Helsinki.
Had to be opening my hotel window to see the cupolas of St. Basil's Cathedral - that uber-iconic image from my childhood, which I thought I would never, ever be able to visit. And the vodka luncheon was also memorable, too. And who can forget all the pelmeni I ate? OK, that's three moments.
Firstly, [Employee Name] was a terrific Tour Director.
Although the trip was extremely comprehensive, I would have appreciated having an extra day in Tallin and one in Helsinki. The local tour guides were outstanding; I felt as though I were in a history class. I would have preferred taking the train from St. P. to Moscow - see the countryside.
It was all memorable. Loved having the lecture in Moscow. A quick history review and important questions and answers. After seeing the splendor of St.P. with winter and summer palaces and the Hermitage - one could understand the need for a revolution. The least memorable moment was the ballet - which was for amateur viewers and a bit insulting.
This trip packs a lot of sights and experiences into a fascinating itinerary. September weather was cool, but not cold, although it rained in Moscow. Our TD, Peter (his final before retirement) was a great guide with a fun attitude we all enjoyed.
The discussion from the Aid to Mikhail Gorbachev provided an interesting look into the differences from the former USSR and the new Russia. The Church of Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg was an unexpected surprise, with extensive mosaics. We were lucky to be the first group into the Hermitage museum, so we had the museum to ourselves.
Because of our outstanding tour guide and the local guides provided by Tauck, our trip to Russia and the Baltics was phenomenal. Although I expected St. Petersburg to be glorious, I was surprised that Moscow, featuring turrets, towers and golden domes in the Kremlin, is also a beautiful,modern,vibrant city. The religious fervor inspired hope in me
There were so many memorable moments: seeing the progress made in the Baltics; touring the Peterhof,Catherine's Palace and the Tretyakov Gallery; seeing "Swan Lake" at the the Alexandrinsky; enjoying the lecture on Russian history. Being inside the Kremlin was thrilling and viewed from the hotel reminded me of the setting for a Pushkin fairy tale.
Having traveled most of the globe; this, our 5th Tauck trip, was one of the best. As we've come to expect, we had: a comprehensive and manageable itinerary, fist class accommodations and dining, good trip logistics, and an excellent trip leader. Our traveling cohorts, all seasoned travelers and easy company and were the icing on the cake.
Our knowledge of this part of the world had always been second hand and influenced by the propaganda of the cold war. The realization that the world has changed since 1991 and that the reality of both Russia and the Balkans did not match our preconceived impressions made this trip behind the old Iron Curtain a true eye opener.
The Baltic countries were so interesting. Accommodations great. The food was plentiful and mostly good if you like Russian food. Favorite place was Riga...wish we had more time there.
Warning: Hermitage was too crowded!! Hopefully Tauck can work out better arrangements. Loved the Russian Art Museum in Moscow.
Going to the memorial for the Jews of Riga.
We went with 2 other friends. The tour was recommended by another friend who had gone 2 years ago. We enjoyed sharing the trip with our friends. We had great expectations, but we found the trip strenuous and hectic. The walking particularly on cobblestones was hard. Leaving every day very early initially was fun, but as time wore on we got fatigued
Seeing the spilled blood church and The Hermitage Museum.
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?No
We are sorry that this journey did not live up to expectations. One of our Guest Relations Specialists will be contacting you to discuss this matter in more detail.
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Every city on this tour was spectacular. The Baltic capitals and Helsinki all were interesting in unique ways. St. Petersburg and Moscow incomparable. The inter-related history was fascinating. Unexpected pleasures on our own, like when a bride asked if we would learn and sing a Russian song with her. Kallinka!
One?! Walking tours and local guides fabulous. Especially the passionate guide at Vilnius' KGB prison whose grandparents had been imprisoned there. Old and new cities. Only one day in Helsinki but we saw the best - Sibelius memorial and Church of the Rock! Catherine & Peter palaces! Spent all day at the Hermitage! Knock-out view from Moscow hotel!
Visited the surprisingly beautiful and fascinating capitals of 3 Baltic countries--excellent local guides who showed not only the well-preserved historical sights but told of the soviet and nazi times there.Helsinki nice but brief and then St.Petersberg for 4 days and Moscow for 4 more truly glorious for all same reasons.Tour director fabulous!
Too many great moments to name but Hermitage was dream come true as was being in St. Petersburg.Yet Moscow was biggest surprise. It's grand, stately, dignified even. Red Square and the Kremlin were stunning as was St.Basil's Cathedral, so many other gleaming onion-domed churches, even within Kremlin walls. Hotel overlooked this site! Great group!
Kori was the best guide ever...She worked so hard and watched out for everyone...I was so impressed with her organizational skills.
We traveled by bus, boat, train and plane...quite a feat and there were no problems encountered along the way...I was glad we split into two groups for our guided tours..A great trip...Highly recommended!!
Hard to say! Visiting the Hermitage Museum was the highlight of the trip and walking inside the Kremlin and along Red Square were also awe inspiring moments.
I have traveled with many tour companies all over the world. I told my friends that I was really having a hard time .with this trip because there was nothing negative to say "it had exceeded all of my expectations". This has never
happened to me before!!! Sincerely, Marge Miller
Visiting the State Armory and seeing dresses, coaches and jewels.
We are thrilled that we exceeded all of your expectations! Perhaps you will travel with us again in the near future!
Great review of Russian history, including many of their Republics (Baltic countries) and their reform since early 1990's. St. Petersburg is like walking back in time to Peter the Great, Elizabeth (the "Spender"), and Catherine the Great. Moscow, Red Square, and the Kremlin came alive through our hotel window. Great trip and well managed.
Too many to highlight one.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your journey and experienced so many memorable moments!
It was a wonderful, fast-paced trip. Loved visiting the old cities in the Baltic countries. Didn't know much about their history, but am well informed now. The people are lovely--have been through a lot--and they love their independence. We were very impressed with the fantastic architecture. We were in Russia in 2002--much has changed--better
There were so many, but if we had to choose one, it would be viewing the Kremlin from our hotel window--at night--all lit up.
We are very pleased you enjoyed your journey with us and experienced so many memorable moments.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Riga, Latvia
Tallinn, Estonia
Helsinki, Finland
St. Petersburg, Russia
Moscow, Russia
Magnificent from start to finish. Outstanding tour director, outstanding local guides, outstanding sites, outstanding hotels, outstanding new friends!!!
We are very happy you enjoyed your journey!
Russia was high on my travel list and I was afraid I would be disappointed due to my expectations. Every day brought a new fabulous site or experience. Our group was compatible and we enjoyed at breakfast chatting with someone new. Anyone who chooses to go to Russia and skips Moscow makes a major mistake. We were sorry we didn't have more time.
Red Square at night was magical and reminded me of Disney World, except it was real. Moscow represented the best of Russia's past and future through the architecture.
Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are thrilled you enjoyed your journey with us.
Using Tauck for the first time on this trip, my wife and I now understand why so many of the other couples in our group were "Tauck Returnees". Our Tauck group leader was simply a wonderful person to be traveling with. She was a bundle of energy and totally responsive to any needs. Local guides shared their knowledge and were easily understood.
The Russian portion was amazing. The Hermitage, the Armory within the Kremlin with all it's royal treasures, and seeing Faberge Eggs up close.
Thank you so much for your feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed your first journey with us!
An amazing journey through the history of the twentieth century especially its first half. By the way the Tauck organized the trip and led by its director we could relive the defining moments of history while we realize that people visited were already working to build a new society based on the trust, integration and respect.
Lithuania - Vilnius - the Trakai Castle /
Latvia - Riga - Art Noveau neighborhood /
Estonia - Tallinn - The old city /
Finland - Helsinki - The Lutheran Cathedral /
Russia - St. Peterborough - Czarina Catherine Palace and Hermitage Museum /
Russia - Moscow - Kremlin and Saint Basil Cathedral
We are so pleased you enjoyed your experience with us and we thank you for sharing your feedback.
The historical sights and information, explained by terrific local guides, are fascinating -- from medieval times, through the centuries of the Russian tsars, WWII and the Cold War era, and finally the collapse of the Soviet Union. Wonderful hotels, museums, food and cultural events all made it a truly excellent trip.
So many great moments and memories, like the KGB Museum in Vilnius, the Jewish Heritage tour of Riga, Tallinn's Old Town, the Winter Palace and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg and the Kremlin in Moscow. But the ballet in St. Petersburg and the Tretyakov Gallery museum of Russian art in Moscow provided unexpectedly fine memories.
We are delighted you enjoyed your journey and look forward to hosting again you in the near future.
Our Tauck travel experience in the Baltic States and Russia provided great contrasts in city sizes, cultures and points of interest. The hotels were 5 star all the way, the food was fantastic, and the tour plans provided the opportunity to see everything we had hoped would be included. We could have never planned a tour like this on our own.
This tour provides so many "Wow" moments, but the palaces in St. Petersburg and sitting in Red Square enjoying an evening at one of the sidewalk cafes will be moments we'll never forget. The Hermitage Museum and the Rambula Forest Memorial also can't be excluded.
The tour was fascinating. The guides were knowledgable and very interesting. The hotels were great. The people on the tour were a pleasure to get to know. The sights were very worthwhile. I learned a great deal about the places we visited.
The most memorable moments were the fountains at the Summer Palace in St. Petersberg, the Kremlin and the view of Red Square and St. Basil,s church from my hotel room
Bill Hennebery
The trip through the Baltics was very interesting from an historical perspective re: independence from the Soviet Union and the terrible suffering of the people both under the Soviets and the Nazis. From a sightseeing perspective the Old Towns were beautiful. Russia's museums, the ballet the Kremlin and the churches, and Stalin's bunker, memorable.
The Ballet, (Swan Lake) performed at the Hermitage Theater was outstanding! Also dinner at a restaurant in St. Petersburg, Gosti, was memorable because it was frequented by neighborhood people that gave us a flavor of how the Russian people live and what they eat.
Larry B
Tauck's Russian Glories, Baltic Treasures trip was fantastic in so many respects. The tour director was enthusiastic, extremely well organized, humorous, and caring. The local guides were well informed and good communicators. The sights were spectacular (eg. Russian Orthodox churches)and the Baltic medieval cities were charming.
Touring the summer palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine II (Catherine the Great) in St. Petersburg.
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Tauck's Russian Glories, Baltic Treasures trip was fantastic in so many respects. The Tauck Director was enthusiastic, extremely well organized, humorous, and caring. The local guides were well informed and good communicators. The sights were spectacular (eg. Russian Orthodox churches) and the Baltic medieval cities were charming. Touring the summer palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine II (Catherine the Great) in St. Petersburg were among our most memorable moments.
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Tauck's Russian Glories, Baltic Treasures trip was fantastic in so many respects. The Tauck Director was enthusiastic, extremely well organized, humorous, and caring. The local guides were well informed and good communicators. The sights were spectacular (eg. Russian Orthodox churches) and the Baltic medieval cities were charming. Touring the summer palaces of Peter the Great and Catherine II (Catherine the Great) in St. Petersburg were among our most memorable moments.
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Nugget MIXED NUT TOPPINGS W/PEANUTS
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Category: Snack and Snack Mix
Brand Name: Nugget
Product Description: MIXED NUT TOPPINGS W/PEANUTS
Recalling Firm: Stapleton Spence packing Company
Size: 6/3.5 lb.
Lot Numbers: 07001 through 09056
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Product Code: 44105-030883


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