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Note: this newsletter also contains important customer information for those travelling or planning to travel to
China following coronavirus outbreak. Please see below for details.
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Following the success of our
tours to the Caucasus,
we’re expanding our range of tour destinations to include some of the highlights of Turkey and
Ukraine,
as well as introducing a
luxury tour
combining Moscow and St Petersburg.
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The fascinating city of Istanbul sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. On our
six day tour of Turkey,
you’ll have the chance to explore some of the city’s most captivating sites, such
as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the famous Grand Bazaar. This
maritime city grew up where the Bosphorus meets the Marmara Sea, so it’s also a must to
take a river cruise to see some of its imposing waterfront mansions.
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The region of Cappadocia is a complete contrast to Istanbul, but just as rewarding. The
breathtaking countryside is littered with rock pinnacles nicknamed fairy chimneys. Hike
through valleys lined with apricot trees, detouring to view rock-hewn churches and entire
cities built underground. If drifting serenely in the basket of a hot air balloon is on your
bucket list, experience a ride here over a landscape sculpted by volcanic activity and
centuries of erosion.
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We’re also offering
trips to Ukraine
for the first time. Our tours focus on the very different
but equally compelling cities of Kiev, Lviv and Odessa. The Ukrainian capital is full of ancient
churches whose golden domes glitter in the sunshine and characterful streets affording
plenty of opportunities for shopping. Visit a monastery known for its open coffins which
contain the remains of mummified monks.
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It’s also possible to arrange a
day excursion to Chernobyl.
The recent and highly acclaimed
television dramatisation has brought this nuclear accident to the forefront of our minds
once more. The abandoned settlement and plant you see today is a poignant reminder of
those tragic events.
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Lviv
feels more like it belongs in Central Europe. Close to the border, its elegant mansions
and thriving café culture have more in common with Vienna or Budapest than they do with
Kiev. This western city was once part of the Habsburg Empire, which goes some way to
explaining why feels less Soviet than other places in the country.
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Odessa,
on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast, is known for its Art Nouveau buildings, Soviet murals
and harbour. Ride the funicular to the top of the Potemkin Steps, admire the Cathedral of
the Assumption and shop at the lavishly decorated Pasazh mall. Odessa sits on top of a
labyrinth of tunnels, some of which sheltered partisans during World War Two. The beach is
also just a stone’s throw from your base in the city.
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If you wish to visit Russia, we’ve expanded our range of tours to include a
luxury tour
which combines Moscow and St Petersburg. Featuring top hotels, first class train travel and a
carefully curated sightseeing programme, if you wish to experience these two unmissable
cities in style, this is the way to do it. Why not
give us a call
or drop us an email to find out more and discuss your requirements?
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| Coronavirus outbreak in China - customer information |
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Due to coronavirus outbreak in China there might be some changes in your travel arrangements if you are travelling on / plan to book our Trans-Mongolian tours.
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Our Trans-Mongolian tours that do not include China are operating as normal. These notes relate to tours that include China.
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There is a lot of uncertainty on how long the disease outbreak continues and how severe the consequences may be. So given the fast-changing situation we need to review each reservation individually.
Here you will find some general advice on your options -
https://www.justgorussia.co.uk/en/newsdesk/news_391.html
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| The latest from our blog |
Subscribe to our blog and get £25 off your next tour booking.
In case you haven't visited for a while, why not take a fresh look at our
travel blog,
which features articles and news
about Russia: destinations, events, festivals, lifestyle, travel tips, and restaurant and theatre suggestions.
Our amazing team of travel writers will keep you up to date with what's important, and don't forget, we'd love to hear
from you too so we'll be posting reviews and stories from our customers who have visited Russia recently.
Please see the latest stories below:
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Are you prepared for the 75th anniversary of Victory Day?
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This year, on May 9th, it’s the 75th anniversary of Victory Day and a very important holiday in Russia. To understand why, you need to know that this is the day Russia marks VE Day. It’s celebrated elsewhere in Europe on May 8th, but Russia lies further east. By the time the surrender was officially agreed, it wa...
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Discover the Pavlovsk Palace in St. Petersburg
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Have you ever watched a design or home improvement programme on TV and thought that sometimes, the homeowner doesn’t quite get the say that they should in what’s being done to their own property? Worse, have you ever spent money on your own renovation project and decided that the result wa...
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Kiev City Break (CB-34)
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The Ukrainian capital is one of Eastern Europe’s most underrated city break destinations. This 8 day tour allows plenty of time to visit Kiev’s major sights, such as the Golden Gates and the magnificent St Sophia Cathedral, but also to get to know the city’s lesser visited gems includ...
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Yenisei River Cruise: Krasnoyarsk to Dudinka - 11 Days (CR-60)
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This fascinating 11-day cruise takes you along the Yenisei River to explore some of Siberia’s most rewarding natural and cultural heritage. Your comfortable ship travels between the cities of Krasnoyarsk and Dudinka. You’ll stop off along the w...
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| Recommend a friend and get a £50 reward per person |
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Recommend a friend to Go Russia and if they book a holiday or any other travel related service with us we will give you both
a £50 discount per person to say "thank you". Read more about our
recommend a friend scheme.
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GO Russia, Boundary House, Boston Road, London W7 2QE, UK
tel.: +44 (0) 20 33 55 77 17
e-mail: info@justgorussia.co.uk
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