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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Optional Tours |
| Imperial Russian Waterways & St. Petersburg |
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LEARN more… EXPLORE more… DREAM more…
Enrich your vacation with Vantage’s collection of deluxe optional tours,
designed exclusively for our guests
Add a unique dimension to your trip with Vantage’s optional tours. You’ll discover a world beyond the landmarks and gain immeasurable insight into the culture and people of your destination. Here’s why our guests love our optional tours:
- It’s easy! Just reserve online. And during your trip, enjoy convenient door-to-door service and the expert, local knowledge of an English-speaking guide.
- An invaluable experience at an unmatched value. With unique features and competitive pricing, you could never duplicate Vantage’s exclusive optional tours on your own.
- Excellence is our #1 priority. Our local travel planners constantly monitor the quality and pace of our tours. From coaches to guides, we always have your interests and comfort in mind.
Best of all, we take care of all the details for you. Once you’ve reserved your vacation, just visit My Account to purchase your optional tour, lock in your price, and receive immediate confirmation. Then rest easy knowing that your trip is fully planned!
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Moscow By Night
Moscow, Russia
Evening Tour
Moscow at night is just as bright and colorful as it is during the day.
The city’s grand landmarks magically transform themselves from
brilliant golds and pastels to ethereal shadows illuminated by
different colored lights. High rises begin to glow, and the banks of
the Moskva River sparkle with bright threads of light streaming from
its bridges. During your guided walking tour, you’ll make your way over
the pedestrian Bagration Bridge. You’ll learn about the creation of
Victory Park, the famed monument to the Russian victory in the Great
Patriotic War, and see the endless chain of fountains, colored at night
in bright red. You’ll also enjoy view of Red Square, which offers the
most spectacular view of the city. With its fantastic illumination,
grand parks and monEdit Optional Touruments, Moscow by night is indeed a visual
kaleidoscope you won’t soon forget.
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Cost: $35 USD per person
All optional tours are offered by Vantage Deluxe World
Travel. Tour content and scheduling are subject to change.
Minimum participation is required to operate optional tours. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before scheduled tour operation are non-refundable. This tour is not available for the RMS 9/05 US Departure
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Russian National Show
Moscow, Russia
If you ask any non-Russian what they associate with Russian culture, they’ll probably come up with a list that includes the Balalaika, vodka, Cossack’s dancing, matryoshka nesting dolls, and perhaps perestroika. But of course it’s far richer than any of these clichés – and at the concert hall of Cosmos hotel you can see for yourself just how rich, at the Russian National Dance Show performed by the Russian National Ballet Company “Kostroma”. Having already won the hearts of audiences around the globe, from Russia to Australia, this incredible dance show will present in its most refined form Russian traditional performing arts. The program cleverly, and with great prowess, unites lyrical sketches with elements of folklore and ancient Russian epic, whilst preserving the flavour of both Soviet and contemporary Russia. The show is presented against a backdrop of panoramic sets that reflect in turn the spirit of imperial pre-revolutionary Russia, the passion of socialist zeal, the patriotism and unity of wartime, and the sparkling talent and richness of modern Russia. From Orthodox to secular to heroic, this spectacular show offers a compelling insight into the traditions, culture and history of the great country. The show is, in its own right, an aesthetic journey into Russia’s deep history. The program includes a varied mix of traditional national dance and contemporary ballet pieces. The troupe consists of more than 50 artists with 300 unique costumes decorated with pearls, silver and gold are created and hand embroidered especially for the show. As one of Russia’s most expensive stage shows with its unique music and gripping effects, you will be led into a luxurious and fun tale of memorable surprises.
Approximate Time: 4 hours
Cost: $65 USD per person
This tour is not available for the RMS 9/26 US Departure
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Moscow Circus
Moscow, Russia
Join us for an optional evening excursion to the Moscow Circus. This artful performance has enjoyed international acclaim for many years. The Circus showcases exotic animals, daring acrobatic feats, and the stunning precision and horsemanship of the Cossack Riders. You’ll see the charming dancing skills of the Circus’s brown bears, the art of juggling, and the humor and merriment that are unique to a circus atmosphere.
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Cost: $65 USD per person
This tour is not available for the RMS Departures
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Rivers & Canals Tour
St. Petersburg, Russia
You’ll see dazzling St. Petersburg from a different vantage point as you embark on a tour of its numerous rivers and canals. The city is tied together by more than 300 bridges — many of them decorated with ironwork fences, lanterns, and sculptures that are an integral part of the bridges’ architectural makeup. You’ll be fascinated by the splendid architecture of St. Petersburg itself — its shore panoramas, granite embankments, and tracery bridges. By the time your tour concludes, you will have gained a new perspective on the city’s world-famous monuments such as the Hermitage Museum, the Summer Garden and Summer Palace of Peter The Great, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood.
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Cost: $45 per person
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Peterhof Tour By Bus
St. Petersburg, Russia
Set out with us as for an optional excursion to the magnificent summer residence of Peter the Great — Peterhof. In 1714, Peter the Great asked for a “Versailles by the Sea” as a summer residence. In reality, it was a grand palace, and the park surrounding it contains several other smaller palaces. You’ll visit the palace and have a chance to view the many fountains on the grounds. You’ll see the palace’s remarkable Grand Cascade. This is an extraordinary fountain ensemble made up of three waterfalls, nearly 150 fountains shooting more than 2,000 jets of water, and myriad statues and sculptures. Its waterworks, after more than 250 years, continue to operate over 13 miles without pumps, relying on a system of gravity.
Approximate Time: 5 hours
Cost: $85 USD per person
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Pushkin & Peterhof Tour (Including Box Lunch)
St. Petersburg, Russia
Take as much as possible of the city! Unlock the secrets of the world wonder - the Amber Room on a tour to the magnificent baroque - style Palace of Catherine the Great in the town of Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo). Feel the spirit of the eras of the powerful empresses- Elizabeth and Catherine walking though the gilded amphelade of the numerous ballrooms and imperial halls, amazing with the luxury of their decoration. The Catherine Palace enchants and delights everyone. Then set out to visit the magnificent summer residence of Peter the Great — Peterhof. Peterhof is perhaps St. Petersburg's most famous and spectacular Imperial estate. The Grand Palace, filled with fascinating and elaborate interiors, sits on top of a high seashore ridge overlooking the vast Lower Park. The palace at Peterhof sits amidst an enormous park, adorned with fountains, statues and pavilions. You’ll visit the lower park and have a chance to view the many fountains on the grounds. You’ll see the palace’s remarkable Grand Cascade. This is an extraordinary fountain ensemble made up of three waterfalls, nearly 150 fountains shooting more than 2,000 jets of water, and myriad statues and sculptures. Its waterworks, after more than 250 years, continue to operate over 13 miles without pumps, relying on a system of gravity.
Approximate Time: 7 hours
Cost: $95 USD per person
This tour is not available for the RMS Departures
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Note: Please be aware that not all optional
tours may operate on each departure and space may be limited. We
recommend that you purchase tours prior to your departure. Prices are
per person and subject to change. The deadline to sign up is 30 days
prior to departure. If pricing is not listed for a particular tour, it
is not yet available. Booked passengers will be notified when pricing
is available. In some cases, a minimum number of passengers will be
required for the tour to operate. Tour information is subject to change.
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