Vinaayak holidays

TOUR PLAN
PRICE AND TERMS

Day - 1	Welcome to the World of Vinaayak Holidays. Arrive in St.Petersburg. Today, meet at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (T2) to check-in 3 hours prior to departure to St.Petersburg. On arrival at St.Petersburg airport after immigration clearance and baggage collection, you will be met by our local representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Day is free to explore St.Petersburg on your own. Overnight at hotel in St.Petersburg. (D)
Day - 2	Guided City Tour of St.Petersburg. Visit Hermitage Museum. After breakfast, proceed on a guided city of St.Petersburg. See the St. Isaacs Cathedral, NevskyProspekt, the RastrelliesqueStroganov Palace, the Russian National Library, the Statue of Peter the Great, Peter & Paul Fortress, Summer Garden and many more sights. Later, visit the world\'s greatest museums, the Hermitage. It is the largest and oldest museums in the world with collections comprising of nearly three million items including the largest collection of paintings in the world.Overnight at hotel in St.Petersburg. (B, L, D)
Day - 3	Cruise on River Neva. Visit Peterhof Palace & Gardens After breakfast, proceed to enjoy cruise on the River Neva. It is one of the best ways to view the majesty of the St.Petersburg\'s 18th century architecture and craftsmanship. later, proceed to Peterhof. It is famous for its series of palaces and gardens known as the Peterhof Palace. The park holds numerous fountains and few monumental cascades. Later, visit the Grand Palace entering by the ornate Ceremonial Staircase and see the Ballroom, Throne Room, the Western Chinese Study, the Drawing Room, the Imperial Suite and the Crown Room. Later, enjoy the city on your own. Overnight at hotel in St.Petersburg. (B, L, D)
Day - 4	Moscow - the Capital city. Enjoy the Great Russian Circus After breakfast, check out and proceed to the train station to board the high speed train "Sapsan". This train gets you to Moscow in 3 hours 30 minutes. On arrival in Moscow - The Political Centre of Russia proceed to your hotel and check in. Later in the evening, see the world famous Russian Circus. For over two centuries circus has been an important part of Russia\\\'s rich cultural heritage. Overnight at hotel in Moscow. (B, L, D)
Day - 5	Guided City Tour of Moscow. Visit Kremlin and the Red Square. After breakfast, proceed on a guided city tour of Moscow. Visit the Kremlin Grounds, Cathedrals and see the Patriarch`s Palaces in Moscow. During visit to the Patriarch`s Palace Museum see the seventeenth-century art, furniture, gold and silver ware from Russia and Western Europe. The palace dates back to 1640 and incorporates the Church of the Twelve Apostles. Later, visit Red Square - central square of Moscow. Next, experience the Metro, the most reliable and rapid transport systems, connecting the central part of the city with industrial, residential areas and neighbouring towns. Later, enjoy free time in Moscow. Overnight at hotel in Moscow. (B, L, D)
Day - 6	Visit Tretyakov State Gallery. Enjoy Russian Folklore Show. After breakfast, proceed to visit the Tretyakov State Gallery - one of the world\\\'s largest museums, a treasure house of old Russian art from the 11th century. The gallery bears the name of its founder, Pavel Tretyakov, who presented his collection to the city of Moscow in 1892. Later, in the evening enjoy the Russian Folklore Show. Overnight at hotel in Moscow. (B, L, D)
Day - 7	Return Home with Wonderful memories. After breakfast, checkout time is free until we transfer you to the airport for your flight back home with wonderful memories of your vacation with “Vinaayak Holidays”. (B)

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS

ST.PETERSBURG
Guided City Tour, Visit the Hermitage Museum, Cruise on the River Neva, Visit Peterhof Palace & Gardens

MOSCOW
See the Great Russian Circus, Guided City Tour, Visit Kremlin and the Red Square, Visit Patriarch's Palace, Experience the Metro, Visit Tretyakov State Gallery, See the Russian Folklore Show

ACCOMMODATION
• 03 nights at hotel in St.Petersburg
• 03 nights at hotel in Moscow

MEALS
•    Daily American buffet breakfast (Day 2 to Day 7)
•    Daily Indian Vegetarian / Jain / Non Vegetarian lunches (Day 2 to Day 6)
•    Daily Indian Vegetarian / Jain / Non Vegetarian dinners (Day 1 to Day 6)

TRANSFERS
• All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air conditioned
• "Sapsan" Superfast Train from St.Petersburg to Moscow

AIRFARE, VISAS AND TAXES
•    Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary
•    Cost of ticket taxes
•    Cost of Russian Visa
•    All local taxes as of 01st November 2014

TOUR MANAGER
Services of a professional and experienced local representative throughout your tour in Russia

WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
•    Rs. 10,000, cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure and Fare Difference.
•    Cost of Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 10,000.
•    No Porterage included.
•    Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. Prices quoted are as 1 USD = INR 63. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour. USD card rate on day of final payment will be applicable. Tour Cost will be accepted only in INR.
•    Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, pay TV, mini¬bar, telephone calls, etc.
•    Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “What your Tour Price Includes”.
•    Tips of any nature, i.e., drivers, guides, tour managers, etc.
•    Government Service Tax 3.09 % on entire invoice amount.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
•    On confirmation we would request you to please send us an initial non-refundable, interest free deposit amount of Rs. 60,000/- per person.
•    All cheques / demand drafts to be drawn in favour of Vinaayak Holidays.
•    Balance payments need to be made 30 days prior to your departure date.
•    We shall try our best to confirm the same hotel / airline that we have based our quotation upon. However the same would be subject to availability at the time of confirming your booking. We shall however ensure that we confirm a hotel of similar category.

POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Passengers will have to travel to / from the hub city at their own expense.
• We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
• For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same.
• Checkin time at hotel is 14:00 hrs and Checkout time is 11:00 hrs.
• The airfare is based on the fare structure existing as on November 01, 2014. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price, change in government regulations, taxes etc. charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers.
• Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.

VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
Russia
• Russian Single Entry Visa

Important: The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Vinaayak Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and is only a facilitator in the visa application process.

TOUR COST – PANORAMIC RUSSIA

	Per Person on Twin Share	Per child without bed (Below 12 Years)	Per child with bed (Below 12 Years)
Ex-Mumbai	INR 80,00 + USD 1050	INR 70,000 + USD 650	INR 70,000 + USD 850

Single Room Supplement: USD 300
Triple Room Reduction: INR 1000

OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE
It is extremely important to possess an overseas medical insurance policy before you travel on your tour.

DEPARTURE DATES:
May: 30
July: 25
August: 15

Cancellation Charges Per Person Amount Payable

60 days prior to departure                                         10% of the total tour cost
45 days prior to departure                                         25% of the total tour cost
30 days prior to departure                                         50% of the total tour cost
29-15 days prior to departure                                    75% of the total tour cost
14-8 days prior to departure                                      80% of the total tour cost
7 days or less prior to departure or NO SHOW     100% of the total tour cost

DISCOUNT:
ADULT : INR 10,000
CHILD : INR 5,000