Step through the Iron Curtain with Trafalgar

Explore Russia’s most fascinating and beautiful cities on Trafalgar’s brand new eight-day Wonders of St Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow holiday.

Spend three nights in St Petersburg, one of Eastern Europe’s cultural gems, see Novgorod, the most ancient Slavic city in Russia, and spend three nights exploring the country’s spectacular capital city, Moscow.

Highlights include: see the Tsar’s Winter Palace and Nevsky Prospekt, visit St Isaac’s Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great, and visit one of the world’s most extensive and valuable art collections at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.  Then journey across Russia’s vast plains to ancient Novgorod, where you’ll see the spectacular architecture of St Sophia Cathedral, the World Heritage listed Kremlin Fort and the Millennium Monument. In Moscow see the iconic domed tops of St Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin Walls.  Enjoy an ‘Explore Hidden Treasures’ leisurely guided sightseeing tour of the world famous underground palaces of the Moscow Metro and stroll around Red Square to take in the magical atmosphere by night.

Wonders of St Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow is priced from $1840 per person, twin share (excluding airfares) and includes touring by luxury air-conditioned coach, daily sightseeing, first class hotel accommodation, many meals including breakfast daily, the services of a professional tour director and driver, airport transfers and much more.

Departures are available from 29 April to 14 October 2007.

Trafalgar’s unique new ‘Explore Hidden Treasures’ leisurely guided walking tours take you slightly off the beaten track to discover the cultural fabric of Europe’s great cities. Plus, every Trafalgar Europe & Britain tour includes a Welcome Dinner for you to get to know your fellow travellers and your Tour Director in a casual, relaxed environment.

In conjunction with the 2007 Europe & Britain program, Trafalgar is offering a fantastic Earlybird offer valued at up to $500 per couple. Book a Trafalgar tour of 10 days or more and return Earlybird flights with Qantas or British Airways through Trafalgar and receive “A Day on the House” – one free night twin share accommodation preceding their tour in London or any other tour gateway city and a free transfer from the airport to the hotel. To qualify for this great deal, simply book and pay in full for your airfare by 29 December 2006.

You can also save up to 10 percent per person on the land cost of your holiday with Trafalgar’s early payment discount on selected tours. To qualify for the full discount the tour must be booked and paid for at least one year prior to departure date. Great discounts are also available to those who book and pay in full as little as four months in advance of departure.

With 60 years of experience, Trafalgar has perfected the art of providing travellers with hassle-free, seamless holidays in the United Kingdom, Europe, USA and Canada. Trafalgar’s commitment to value, quality, and innovative new ways to travel ensures your holiday will be an experience to remember. It really is a case of “Dream. Pack. And leave…the rest to us”.

For a copy of the 2007 Europe & Britain book or for more details on Trafalgar’s full range of holidays visit the website at www.trafalgar.com or email [email protected]

Report by The Mole