See the solar eclipse in Russia - Sorry Now Fully Booked
A 7 night break including flights and accommodation from £1,645 per person
A very unique astronomical phenomenon will take place on the territory of Russia on the 1st August 2008. The total eclipse with a width of about 250 km will cross the Western Siberia from the north to the south, then will cross the Altai Mountains and will go further to the difficult to access regions of China and Mongolia. The maximum eclipse will be at 10:21:08 UT, when the maximum time of the total phase will last just under 2:27 minutes in Nizhnevartovsk, 2:20 min in Novosibirsk and 2:14 min in the Altai region. Weather conditions in Siberia at this time of the year are also favourable for eclipse observation.
Using our many years of experience of organising tours to Russia have developed the following itinerary using Novosibirsk as a base. Hotels are practically all booked out already during this period but we have secured rooms at the Hotel Yakutiya, which is a good standard three-star hotel. We have also included a tour leader from our office to accompany this group. So book your Eclipse Experience with the Russian Experts!
Flights with 
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Suggested Flights
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London Heathrow |
Moscow |
13.05
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20.00
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BA873
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Moscow |
London Heathrow |
17.10
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18.20
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Itinerary
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| Sun 27 Jul 08 |
Fly to Moscow meet with your Regent Holidays’ Tour Leader and transfer to the Hotel Izmailovo and check-in for 3 nights bed and breakfast. |
| Mon 28 Jul 08 |
Morning tour of Moscow’s Metro – a chance to see the most beautiful stations, decked out in marble and crystal chandeliers, sculptures and paintings. Afterwards a general introduction city tour of Moscow including the Kremlin. In the Kremlin visit the Assumption Cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel and the Church of the Deposition of the Virgin’s Robe. We also include a visit to the Armoury. All the churches in the grounds of The Kremlin are unique in their architecture, the beauty of their interiors and collection of icons. The Armoury holds a unique collection of Tsar’s thrones, gala coaches and Fabergé eggs. A traditional Russian lunch is included.
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Tue 29 Jul 08
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Free day to explore Moscow on your own or book optional excursions |
| Wed 30 Jul 08 |
Transfer to airport for flight to Novosibirsk. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel Yakutiya and check-in for 3 nights bed and breakfast.
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| Thu 31 Jul 08 |
Full day sightseeing tour of Novosibirsk including the telescope factory and a visit to Akademgorodok. Firstly we visit to the scientific city Akademgorodok (30km outside the city) – the only scientific city in the world, where all the branches of sciences are located. Visit of the famous Geology Museum at Geology Research Institute, Open-Air Train Museum (a collection of the old Trans-Siberian trains), and the Ob reservoir – an artificial sea. Return to Novosibirsk for sightseeing of all the main attractions of the city: Novosibirsk Railway Station – the biggest station of the Trans-Siberian Railroad, Ascension Cathedral, Krasny Prospect Street, Lenin Square - city centre with the biggest world’s Opera House, old wooden houses on Gorkogo Street. - the oldest part of the city, St.Nicolas Chapel – the geographic centre of Russia and a colourful Siberian farm-market. Lunch is included.
Novosibirsk is the heart of Siberia and is considered its cultural and industrial centre with a population of 1.6 million people. By all standards it is a relatively young city founded in 1893. Actually at that time the city was called Novonikolaevsk after Nicholas II (Nikolay Alexandrovich Romanov) the last Emperor and Sovereign of Russia. Novosibirsk is a home to the largest Siberian banks, as well as the Siberian Stock and Commodity Exchanges. Aside from business, Novosibirsk has a rich cultural and spiritual life and there are six theatres, a philharmonic orchestra and a musical conservatory in the city. The Novosibirsk Opera House, an architectural marvel in itself, houses two permanent ballet and opera companies known throughout the world. The intellectual community is equally rich and is fostered by more than 16 institutions of higher education. Since 1957 city serves as a centre for Siberian Science Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It has a special place called Akademgorodok (the Academic City).
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| Fri 01 Aug 08 |
Free day for viewing the Solar Eclipse. The site chosen is located around 2 hours from Novosibirsk (see images below). Included packed lunches and Gala Dinner at local restaurant.
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| Sat 02 Aug 08 |
Transfer to the airport for flight back to Moscow. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel Izmailova and check-in for overnight.
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Sun 03 Jul 08
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Free morning and afternoon before transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK.
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The Izmailovo Tourist Hotel
The Izmailovo Tourist Hotel Compound, including the Gamma-Delta Hotel, is located in an attractive area of Moscow, near the old Izmailovo Park.
Nearby is the art fair “Izmailovo Vernissage” and the “Russkoye Podvorye” a new crafts centre where works of modern artists and folk arts and crafts are presented.
There are 900 rooms over 29 floors in Izmailovo Gamma-Delta. The hotel has a four bars, six restaurants and fitness centre. Nearest metro station: Izmailovsky Park.
The Hotel Yakutiya
The Hotel Yakutiya is a lovely modern three-star hotel located in the centre of Novosibirsk. There are 15 rooms in the hotel and each room has TV, air-conditioning and mini-bar. There is also a bank, exchange place and restaurant.
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Prices
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| Price per person twin-share |
£1645
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| Single room supplement |
£495
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Included in Cost of Itinerary
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| · Return flights in economy class with British Airways direct from London Heathrow |
| · All airport taxes & security charges |
| · Accommodation on bed and breakfast Hotel Izmailova (3 nights) |
| · Accommodation on bed and breakfast Hotel Yakutiya (3 nights) |
| · 3 lunches and 1 Gala Dinner |
| · All transfers |
| · Internal flights tickets Moscow to Novosibirsk |
| · Sightseeing programme as specified with an English Speaking Guide |
| · Visa support |
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Not Included in Cost of Itinerary
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Russian Visa
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At own expense
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Items of a personal nature such as laundry, mini-bar expenses etc
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Ask for details
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Bookings
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| To confirm a booking, we require a deposit of £500 per person plus a signed booking form |
| This itinerary and quotation is only a suggestion. Please let us know if you would like any changes to be made to your quotation. |
| ITINERARIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS |
| Please note that all prices shown are subject to availability at time of booking. |
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Additional Information
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| This is the place where we are planning to view the eclipse from, which is located over 2 hours drive from Novosibirsk. |
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To book or register an interest in this tour please contact:
Andrea@regent-holidays.co.uk
REGENT HOLIDAYS – TAILOR-MADE SPECIALISTS TO RUSSIA SINCE 1980
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