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MOSCOW & ECLIPSE
7 DAYS HOTELS/LODGE FROM RED SQUARE TO SIBERIA
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glittering chandeliers high above, are amongst the works to look out for. A journey out to the Lenin Hills provides panoramic views of the city. We also visit the 16th century Novodevichy Convent on the banks of the Moscow River. To Siberia An immediate contrast to Moscow, the Altai, in the far south of Siberia, is a land of open spaces; the mountains and lakes are a magnet for nature lovers. The indigenous people have animist roots and in the Uch-Enmek Karakol Nature Reserve we search for ancient burial mounds and petroglyphs. Amongst the exhibits in the small museum at Gorno-Altaisk are paintings by local artists; the landscapes and quality of light here are renowned in
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Moscow. 2 AM sightseeing by metro, visit Lenin's tomb and Kremlin; PM free. 3 Visit Lenin Hills and Novodevichy Convent/Monastery; fly Barnaul (Siberia). 4 Arrive Barnaul; drive Chemal via Biysk and ethnographic museum at Gorno-Altaisk. 5 Eclipse viewing day. 6 Visit Patmos Island monastery; drive Barnaul via Tavdinsky Cave. 7 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 3nts hotel, 2nts lodge; 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners included. See p23. Mode of Travel: Bus/Flights. Comment: A fast-paced compact trip to sample the highlights of Moscow and view the eclipse in the Altai foothills. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader, local guides and driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 15 to 20.
A short trip ideal for those with limited time. After sightseeing in Moscow we fly to Siberia and the foothills of the Altai Mountains. We plan to experience the magic of a total solar eclipse in the wilds of this very beautiful and remote region.
Kremlin and Red Square Russia's present day capital is home to the infamous Red Square containing Lenin's Tomb, the multicoloured domes of St Basil's Cathedral and the mighty Kremlin with its incredible complex of palaces, churches and museums. We explore these by bus, on foot and also using the fabulous Moscow Metro system, a treasure trove of 1930s socialist realist art. Murals of smiling workers, ceiling mosaics, bronzes and
Russia, On the junction of two rivers, pretty Chemal is our base from where we plan to travel to a specially chosen site to view the eclipse. Popular with Siberian tourists in summer, it's a great place for some easy walks and we plan to pay a visit to the orthodox monastery on nearby Patmos Island.
DATES AND PRICES 7 DAYS FROM LONDON 28 Jul-03 Aug 1845
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2008 start Mon end Sun Price in £
Single Room Option: £185* see p.23 for details. Insurance: £69 These are guide prices, see p.25 for details. Land Only Prices also available
St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow/Romilly Turl
Moscow & Eclipse Ref SR1
Fly from/to MOSCOW
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BARNAUL
City tour
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