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14 DAYS 11 NIGHTS SENSATIONAL SCANDINAVIA AND ICELAND (EN14SI) This tour is available from April to October 2020 Most Comprehensive Highlights Bergen Day 1 H Tvindefossen 20 Included Meals H Haakon’s Hall Singapore – Stockholm H 11 breakfasts H Fish Market H 1 lunch (Meals On Board) H 8 dinners ICELAND Troop down to Singapore Changi Airport for Reykjavik your flight to Stockholm, capital of Sweden. Speciality Meals H Harpa H Parliament House H Icelandic lobster dinner H Hallgrimskirkja Day 2 H Perlan Exclusive Experiences H Hofdi House Stockholm H Naeroyfjord scenic fjord cruise on premium vessel Blue Lagoon (Meals On Board/Dinner) H Blue Lagoon geothermal spa Upon arrival, embark on a tour to the oldest SWEDEN part of the city, an island called Gamla Stan or Stockholm Golden Circle old town in Swedish. Start your exploration with H Gamla Stan H Thingvellir National Park a visit to City Hall. Apart from the numerous H City Hall H Gullfoss rooms, set your eyes on the glorious Golden H Geysir H Strokkur Hall, venue of the annual Nobel Prize Dance. NORWAY The Blue Hall, with its great staircases inspired Oslo FINLAND by Doge’s Palace in Venice, is where the Nobel H Akershus Fortress Helsinki Dinner is held. Stroll through the picturesque H Viking Ship Museum H Sibelius Monument old town to admire its cluster of beautifully H Temppeliaukio Church preserved old buildings and meandering streets. Laerdal H Market Square H Borgund Stave Church H Senate Square Day 3 H Helsinki Cathedral H Uspenski Cathedral Stockholm – Karlstad H Government Palace H Sederholm House (Breakfast/Dinner) Today, transfer to Karlstad for your overnight Welcome to the ultimate Nordic expedition traversing the stay. Located on Vanern, Sweden’s largest lake, wondrous landscapes of Sweden, Norway, Iceland and this city is home to the country’s 2nd-largest Finland in just 1 trip. Come face-to-face with Swedish good lake port. looks in its capital Stockholm, get the insider scoop on Viking and seafaring culture in Norway, plunge into the revitalising natural hot springs of Iceland and relish in modern Nordic culture and style in Helsinki, the achingly cool capital of Finland. EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  101

Hallgrimskirkja Naeroyfjord scenic fjord Reykjavik Day 4 Day 5 Day 7 Karlstad – Oslo Oslo – Laerdal Flam – Bergen (Breakfast/Dinner) (Breakfast/Dinner) (Breakfast/Dinner) Bid farewell to Sweden as you cross over to This morning, depart Oslo for Lake Tyin passing This morning, make your way to Bergen via Norway, a rugged and mysterious country with through the region of Valdres. From there, Voss, the capital of Norway during the 12th, its landscape comprising vast swathes of blue overlook Filefjell with its fine views as you 13th and early 17th centuries. En route, make glaciers, dramatic peaks and deep fjords. Spend descend to Laerdal. On the way, make a stop at a stop at Tvindefossen, one of the most the day in Oslo, the capital city of Norway and the traditional Borgund Stave Church, one of beautiful waterfalls in Norway. Upon arrival one of the oldest capital cities in Scandinavia. the most distinctive Norwegian stave churches. in atmospheric Bergen, view Haakon’s Hall, Delve deep into the culture and history of Some of the finest features are the lavishly the largest and most imposing building of the Norway as you embark on a city tour around carved portals and the roof carvings of dragons’ royal residency in the 13th century, and shop Oslo, which will kick off with a photo stop at heads. The stave churches are Norway’s most for freshly boiled shrimps at the popular Fish Akershus Fortress. This medieval castle, important contribution to world architecture Market. located strategically at the tip of the headland, and Norway’s oldest preserved timber buildings.  was completed at the turn of the 13th century Day 8 and has withstood several sieges over the Day 6 years. Today, the fortress area is often used as Bergen – Reykjavik the backdrop for celebrations and events. Next, Laerdal – Gudvangen – proceed to Viking Ship Museum, where you will Naeroyfjord – Flam (Breakfast/Icelandic Lobster Dinner) learn more about the epic seafaring history of Today, depart Bergen for your flight to the Vikings. Come face-to-face with the displays (Breakfast/Dinner) Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Upon arrival, of a trio of gigantic Viking vessels, Oseberg, Today, board the scenic fjord cruise from go on a city tour of Reykjavik and take in Harpa, Gokstad and Tune, which were discovered in Gudvangen to see Naeroyfjord and discover an impressive concert hall, Parliament House royal burial mounds in the Oslo fjord. the spectacular UNESCO-listed fjord landscape and Hallgrimskirkja, the largest church in of Sognefjord. With its snow-clad summits Iceland. Stop by the futuristic glass-domed juxtaposed against narrow alleys and dramatic Perlan and historical Hofdi House. Continue to waterfalls, let the gorgeous views make your Blue Lagoon and visit the world-renowned Blue hearts flutter. Next, journey on to fascinating Lagoon geothermal spa, set in a black lava field Flam. If you are in the mood for more with pleasantly warm and mineral-rich seawater. discovery, hop on board Flam Railway at your Enjoy a relaxing dip in the therapeutic waters own expense, where the unforgettable journey and look out for white buckets, containing the between high mountains and the fjord makes famous silica mud, located throughout the for one scenic affair to remember. lagoon to complete your spa experience. Note 1-night accommodation in Flam is subject to availability and will be replaced with 1-night accommodation in Stalheim or Voss if unavailable. 102  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

No. of overnight stays ICELAND FINLAND 3 Reykjavik 2 Helsinki NORWAY SWEDEN Flam 1 Laerdal 1 Karlstad 1 Bergen 1 11 Oslo Stockholm Strokkur Gullfoss Senate Square Day 13 Day 9 Day 11 Helsinki – Singapore Reykjavik – Golden Circle – Reykjavik – Helsinki (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Reykjavik This morning, embark on a city tour and (Breakfast/Dinner) head to one of Helsinki’s landmarks, Sibelius (Breakfast/Lunch) Today, transfer to the airport for your flight to Monument, created by Eila Hiltunen in honour After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Upon arrival, of composer Jean Sibelius, before visiting the through Golden Circle, South Iceland’s most transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the extraordinary Temppeliaukio Rock Church, popular tourist route. Visit Thingvellir National day at leisure. constructed out of solid rock. Continue on to Park, Iceland’s 1st national park and a UNESCO the lively Market Square and view Helsinki’s World Heritage Site, to find out more about its Day 12 administrative centre, Senate Square, Helsinki historical and political significance in Icelandic Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Government history. Then, marvel at the magnificent Helsinki Palace and Sederholm House, the city’s oldest 2-tiered waterfall, Gullfoss, before visiting the stone building. If time permits, you may do geothermal hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur. (Breakfast) some last-minute shopping before you transfer Spend the day at leisure. You may wish to join to the airport for your flight home. Day 10 an optional Tallinn city tour and explore the walled cobblestoned Old Town of Estonia’s Day 14 Reykjavik capital at your own expense. Arrive In Singapore (Breakfast) Spend the day at leisure. You may wish to join Remarks an optional tour, at your own expense, to South Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the Coast and be enthralled by the picturesque Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. Continue to the charming village of Vik and In particular, the Customer is requested to note the make a stop to view the basalt sea stalks of following: Reynisdrangar and Reynisfjara black-sand Itinerary may be subject to change due to beach, at your own expense. Alternatively, circumstances beyond the Company’s control. you can explore the plethora of museums, Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room landmarks and restaurants that Reykjavik has availability. to offer. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions. EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  103

12 DAYS 9 NIGHTS SCENIC SCANDINAVIA WITH LOFOTEN ISLANDS (EN12SL) This tour is available from May to September 2020 Brand New Highlights NORWAY and The Blue Hall, with its great staircases Senja Island inspired by Doge’s Palace in Venice, where 18 Included Meals H Bergbotn viewpoint H Tungeneset the Nobel Dinner is held. Stroll through the H 9 breakfasts H Overnight cruise to Copenhagen picturesque old town to admire a cluster H 1 lunch of beautifully preserved old buildings and H 8 dinners Lofoten Islands meandering streets. H Svolvaer H Nusfjord Speciality Meals H Reine H Henningsvaer Day 3 H Seafood platter dinner   Narvik Stockholm – Kiruna Exclusive Experiences H Narvikfjellet cable car ride H 2-night accommodation in (Breakfast/Dinner) Lofoten Islands Oslo After breakfast, transfer to the airport for H Scenic Arctic Circle train H Akershus Fortress your domestic flight to Kiruna. Proceed with a ride from Kiruna to Narvik H Viking Ship Museum Icehotel tour to see the world-renowned hotel H Icehotel tour in Kiruna H Overnight cruise to Copenhagen and an art exhibition made of ice and snow, painstakingly sculpted by builders and artists SWEDEN DENMARK during winter. Then, check out the swanky ice Stockholm Copenhagen bar, and cool off with a refreshing cocktail or H Gamla Stan H City Hall H Amalienborg Palace champagne from a glass made completely of ice. H Little Mermaid H Gefion Fountain Day 4 H Nyhavn Kiruna – Narvik – Delve deeper into an untrammelled Nordic haven with Senja Island ancient relics at Viking Ship Museum; bid bon voyage on an overnight cruise to Copenhagen and traverse vast (Breakfast/Dinner) untamed wilderness on an ethereal expedition like no other After breakfast, transfer to the train station for – fall into the embrace of Lofoten Islands’ mutlifaceted a scenic Arctic Circle train ride across the charms all at once. Arctic landscape to Narvik in Norway. Continue your drive to Senja Island, Norway’s 2nd- Day 1 Day 2 largest island. Drive along one of Norway’s most scenic routes and make a stop at Bergbotn Singapore – Stockholm Stockholm viewpoint, overlooking Bergsfjorden and the open ocean. Continue on to Tungeneset for a (Meals On Board) (Meals On Board/Dinner) spectacular view of the razor-sharp peaks of Troop down to Singapore Changi Airport for Upon arrival, embark on a tour to the oldest Mt Okshornan. your flight to Stockholm, capital of Sweden. part of the city, an island called Gamla Stan or old town in Swedish. Start your exploration with a visit to City Hall. Apart from the numerous rooms, set your eyes on the glorious Golden Hall, venue of the annual Nobel Prize Dance, 104  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

No. of Senja Island 1 overnight stays 1 Narvik 2 1 Kiruna Lofoten Islands SWEDEN Gamla Stan Day 7 NORWAY 1 Oslo 1 Stockholm Icehotel tour Lofoten Islands – Narvik 1 Day 5 (Breakfast/Dinner) Senja Island – Lofoten Islands Today, spend the day at leisure. Join a sea DENMARK 1 eagle safari to get up-close encounters with Copenhagen (Breakfast/Dinner) magnificent sea eagles, at your own expense, Today, take the ferry crossing from Gryllefjord and discover Trollfjord, one of Norway’s most Copenhagen’s liveliest entertainment streets to Andenes and continue your drive towards spectacular fjords. Next, cross over to Narvik. dotted with colourful quayside buildings. the famed Lofoten Islands, often known for its Enjoy a Narvikfjellet cable car ride up the Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening dramatic scenery, and immerse in untrammelled mountains and soak up panoramic views of at leisure. Delve into its best sights at Stroget, landscapes with majestic mountains, deep Narvik and its mountainous surrounds. a pedestrian precinct teeming with shops, fjords and surf-swept beaches. Tonight, head activities and a plethora of open-air cafes, to Svolvaer, capital of the Lofoten Islands, for Day 8 ending off at highly raved Tivoli Gardens, your overnight stay. Copenhagen’s most popular amusement park Note Narvik – Oslo with its fine selection of entertainment and The ferry crossing from Gryllefjord to Andenes only restaurants, at your own expense. operates from mid May to September and will be (Breakfast/Dinner) replaced with a coach ride if unavailable. Today, transfer to the airport for your domestic Day 11 flight to Oslo, the capital city of Norway and Day 6 one of the oldest capital cities in Scandinavia. Copenhagen – Singapore Lofoten Islands Unravel Norway’s culture and history with a city tour beginning with a photo stop at Akershus (Breakfast/Meals On Board) (Breakfast/Lunch) Fortress with its medieval Akershus Castle. If time permits, you can do some last-minute Today, go on a scenic drive to discover the raw Today, its fortified grounds have become a shopping before you transfer to the airport for and unparalleled beauty of the Lofoten Islands. popular backdrop for celebrations and events. your flight home. Enjoy the incredible scenery along the roads, Next, proceed to Viking Ship Museum, where which offers many impressive photo-taking you will learn more about the epic seafaring Day 12 opportunities. Make a stop at Nusfjord, one history of the Vikings. Arrive In Singapore of Norway’s oldest and best-preserved fishing village, scattered with delightful yellow and Day 9 Remarks red fisherman cabins – traditionally known as Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the rorbuers. Next, head to the breathtaking village Oslo – Copenhagen Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is of Reine, located on the island of Moskenes, available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. also known as the Most Beautiful Place in the (Breakfast/Dinner) In particular, the Customer is requested to note the World. Continue on your drive to Henningsvaer, Spend some time at leisure before you board an following: sometimes called The Venice of Lofoten for its overnight cruise to Scandinavia’s largest and Itinerary may be subject to change due to artistic vibes. Here, marvel at the rich natural liveliest city Copenhagen, capital of Denmark circumstances beyond the Company’s control. landscape of sharp mountain peaks rising and burial place of Hans Christian Andersen, Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room against crisp clear waters. renowned children’s author. availability. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Day 10 Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be Copenhagen subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions. (Breakfast/Seafood Platter Dinner) Upon arrival in Copenhagen, pay homage to the EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  105 resplendent Danish sights with a sightseeing tour of Amalienborg Palace, the winter home of the Danish royal family; the fabled Little Mermaid bronze sculpture by Edvard Eriksen inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tales, emblematic of Copenhagen’s spirit over the years, and get a glimpse into Norse mythology at the magnificent Gefion Fountain, the largest monument in Copenhagen, now used by many as a wishing well. Then, drive around the waterfront town of Nyhavn, also known as New Harbour, one of

11 DAYS 8 NIGHTS WONDERS OF ICELAND (EN11IC) This tour is available from May to September 2020 Premier Edition Wi-Fi Coach Highlights Golden Circle Day 1 H Thingvellir National Park H Gullfoss 19 Included Meals H Geysir H Strokkur Singapore – Reykjavik H 8 breakfasts H 4 lunches South Coast (Meals On Board) H 7 dinners H Seljalandsfoss H Skogafoss Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your H Vik H Reynisdrangar flight to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Speciality Meals H Reynisfjara black-sand beach H Icelandic lobster dinner   Day 2 Jokulsarlon Exclusive Experiences H Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Reykjavik – Blue Lagoon – H Blue Lagoon geothermal spa H Diamond Beach Reykjavik H Amphibian boat tour on Jokulsarion Glacier Lagoon East Iceland (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner) H Whale watch cruise in H Skaftafell Upon arrival, go on a city tour of Reykjavik Husavik and take in Harpa, an impressive concert hall, H Ice-caving tour at Langjokull North Iceland Parliament House and Hallgrimskirkja, the Glacier H Lake Myvatn largest church in Iceland and one of the key H Dimmuborgir landmarks in the city with its exceptionally Reykjavik H Hverarondor Hverir unique design. Stop by the futuristic glass- H Harpa H Parliament House H Dettifoss domed Perlan and historical Hofdi House. H Hallgrimskirkja H Perlan H Godafoss Continue to Blue Lagoon and the world- H Hofdi House H Hvalfjordur Tunnel H Akureyri renowned Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, set in a black lava field with pleasantly warm and West Iceland mineral-rich seawater. Enjoy a relaxing dip in H Hraunfossar the therapeutic waters and look out for white H Barnafoss buckets, containing the famous silica mud, located throughout the lagoon to complete your In an indomitable island far away from the reaches of spa experience. continental Europe stands the Land of Ice and Fire, where the unrestrained mind of Mother Nature reigns supreme. Day 3 Whether you are a seasoned traveller looking for an off- the-beaten-path destination or a scenic and adventure lover Reykjavik – Golden Circle – searching for the best that unspoiled nature has to offer, Selfoss join us as we buckle down for an intrepid journey to meet out of this world sights the likes of geothermal hot springs, (Breakfast/Icelandic Lobster Dinner) lava fields and massive glaciers, and tackle exhilarating After breakfast, embark on an adventure experiences such as caving through ice. through Golden Circle, South Iceland’s most popular tourist route. Visit Thingvellir National Park, Iceland’s 1st national park and a UNESCO 106  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

No. of overnight stays Husavik 1 North Iceland Borgarnes Akureyri 1 Godafoss Dettifoss Lake Myvatn 1 East Iceland ICELAND Langjokull Reykjavik 3 Golden Circle Skaftafell Blue 1 1 Selfoss Jokulsarlon Lagoon South Skogafoss Coast Amphibian boat tour on Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Blue Lagoon geothermal spa World Heritage Site, to find out more about its Day 5 Day 6 historical and political significance in Icelandic history. Then, marvel at the magnificent Jokulsarlon – East Iceland – Lake Myvatn – 2-tiered waterfall, Gullfoss, before visiting the Skaftafell – East Iceland Dettifoss – Godafoss – geothermal hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur. North Iceland Head to Selfoss for your overnight stay. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Start the day exploring Jokulsarlon Glacier (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Day 4 Lagoon, a large glacial lake in southeastern Start your day with a scenic drive to Lake Iceland. Embark on an amphibian boat tour Myvatn to explore the lava formations of Selfoss – South Coast – and sail among huge icebergs. The lagoon is Dimmuborgir and the bubbling mud pools and Jokulsarlon the lowest point in the country and filled with steaming fumaroles of Hverarondor Hverir. icebergs drifting towards the sea, often with Next, visit Dettifoss, reputed to be the most (Breakfast/Dinner) seals lounging on top. The blocks of ice that powerful waterfall in Europe, and Godafoss, This morning, travel to Iceland’s South Coast. break off from the glacier are typically 30 one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland Be enthralled by the picturesque Seljalandsfoss metres high in dramatic shades of white and measuring 12 metres high and 30-metres as it plummets 200 feet into a deep plunge pool bright blue. Explore the famous Diamond Beach wide. There are walking paths around the falls below. You can also hike through the back of the where huge chunks of icebergs washed ashore making it easy to take fantastic photographs waterfall, where a breathtaking scene awaits. dazzle and glisten on a black sand beach. Then, from different angles. Stay overnight in North Next, pass by Eyjafjallajokull, an ice-capped continue to Skaftafell, famous throughout the Iceland region. volcano, before you stop by Skogar to visit the country for its excellent trails and marvel at famous Skogafoss, regarded by many as the magnificent ice formations. Stay overnight in most spectacular waterfall in Iceland. Continue East Iceland region. to the charming village of Vik and make a stop to view the basalt sea stalks of Reynisdrangar and Reynisfjara black-sand beach. If you are feeling adventurous, join an optional glacier walk at your own expense. Experience the thrill of walking on ice as you explore the crevasses, sinkholes and ice ridges accompanied by a professional glacier guide. Head to Jokulsarlon region to spend the night. Note The optional glacier walk is only available during suitable weather conditions. EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  107

Hraunfossar Ice-caving tour on monster glacier truck Whale watch cruise Langjokull ice cave Day 7 Day 8 Alternatively, you can explore the plethora North Iceland – Husavik – of museums, landmarks and restaurants that Akureyri – Borgarnes Borgarnes – Langjokull – Reykjavik has to offer. Reykjavik (Breakfast/Dinner) Day 10 Enjoy a scenic drive to Husavik, the whale (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) capital of Iceland. Go on a whale watch cruise Embark on an ice-caving tour on an Reykjavik – Singapore and try to spot the various species including 8-wheel monster glacier truck to explore the northern bottlenose whales, minke whales the man-made ice cave located on Europe’s (Breakfast/Meals On Board) and humpback whales. Make a short stop in 2nd-largest glacier, Langjokull. Next, proceed After breakfast, you can do some last-minute Akureyri, Iceland’s 2nd city nestled at the base to Hraunfossar, a fascinating and unique shopping before you transfer to the airport for of Eyjafjordor. Stay overnight in Borgarnes. natural spectacle of waterfalls flowing through your flight home. lava rock, as well as Barnafoss, also known 108  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE as Children’s Falls, to uncover the legend Day 11 behind this natural beauty. Later, head back to Reykjavik across Hvalfjordur Tunnel, Arrive In Singapore the 5,770-metre-long tunnel through a deep fjord. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Remarks Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the Day 9 Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. Reykjavik In particular, the Customer is requested to note the following: (Breakfast) Itinerary may be subject to change due to After breakfast, spend the day at leisure. circumstances beyond the Company’s control. You can consider going on an optional Icelandic Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room horseback-riding tour, in which you can enjoy availability. a peaceful ride in the Icelandic countryside. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions.

Caucasus, Baltic States And Russia Venture across the eastern end of Europe and discover the magic of the Caucasus, where incense-filled monasteries, intriguing rituals and soaring mountains await to beguile the inquisitive traveller. Switch your gaze towards the Baltic Sea and the Baltic nations of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania await the eager explorer. Still rather off the beaten track to the usual holidaymakers, this folkloric trio is ever welcoming and ready to crack open its traditional barrels of mead and beer and its treasure chest of Baltic folk customs and cultures to its guests and who knows, you may find yourself dancing to folk music deep into the night in the company of friendly locals. Last but not least, turn the corner and the twin giants of Moscow and St Petersburg round up this northern region with their arsenal of unique Russian Orthodox cathedrals, stunning palaces gilded with gold and guarded by statues, and an amazing collection of art framed in its esteemed galleries and museums. Follow up all this with a splendid Swan Lake ballet, and finally toast the end of a great day with a couple shots of vodka, Russia’s proud tipple of choice.

Baltic And Lithuanian National Pride A formidable seat of power before its desecration in the 17th century, the Trakai Island Castle today is a restored cultural site and national symbol for all Lithuanians. See page 114 THE CHAN BROTHERS DIFFERENCE Exclusive Highlights Curated For The Connoisseur In You Caucasus, Baltic States And Russia Ancient Spirituality And Not Just A Circus Act Statehood The famous Great Moscow Circus needs no introduction – its focus on Walk the hallowed halls of the Trinity Larva of Eastern European culture and narrative over stunts catapulted it to St Sergius, the spiritual core of the Russian international fame, and it remains the gold standard of circuses today. Orthodox Church, and admire the colourful domes See page 116, 120 of St Basil’s Cathedral in the Red Square, a stone’s throw from the fortified Kremlin, former sanctuary of the Russian Tsars. See page 120

Folklore Show And Your Own Russian Doll Soak in the vibrant flair of a Russian folklore show as you warm up with local vodka and classic snacks. Let your creativity loose at an exclusive doll-making workshop, where you may design your very own Russian nested doll. See page 120 Old Towns With New Energy Regale In Riga’s Rozengrals Though often grouped together, the old towns of Riga in Latvia, Tallinn in Dine like a royal from medieval times at Estonia, and Vilnius in Lithuania are more diverse than they are similar. Riga’s impressive Rozengrals restaurant with Where Tallinn is renowned for its world-leading digital infrastructure over traditional Latvian cuisine served amid a impeccably preserved medieval buildings, Riga’s bustle and Art Nouveau charming setting. See page 114 architecture exudes a unique, unmatched energy. Less known but no less magnificent, the Baroque architecture and unique “independent republic” within Vilnius make this old town a rising star among the Baltic cities. See page 114, 116 A People Raised In Beauty Gifted with dramatic, sweeping landscapes, the residents in Caucasus are no strangers to natural beauty. Witness Jvari Monastery in Georgia and Monastery of Geghard in Armenia – carved straight into cliffs and overlooking gorgeous mountain vistas – and admire the intricate rock carvings and paintings of Azerbaijan’s Gobustan State Reserve. Nicknamed the Pearl of Siberia, Lake Baikal is the world’s largest freshwater lake. See page 118

10 DAYS 8 NIGHTS DISCOVER THE CAUCASUS(EU10AG/EC10AG) Brand New Highlights AZERBAIJAN Mtskheta Baku H Jvari Monastery Top-Class Accommodation H Martyrs’ Lane H Shirvanshah’s Palace H Svetitskhoveli Cathedral H 7-night accommodation at H Old Town H Bibi-Heybat Mosque 5-star hotel H Ateshgah ARMENIA Alaverdi 25 Included Meals Gobustan H Haghpat Monastery H 8 breakfasts H Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape H 9 lunches H Diri Baba Mausoleum Lake Sevan H 8 dinners H Sevanavank Shamakhi Speciality Meals H Juma Mosque Garni H Dinner with traditional Azeri H Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum H Temple of Garni performance Sheki Azat Valley Exclusive Experiences H Sheki Khan’s Palace H Monastery of Geghard H 1-night accommodation in Dilijan, Little Switzerland of GEORGIA Vagharshapat Armenia Kakheti H Zvartnots Cathedral H Yanar Dag in Baku H Sighnaghi H Etchmiadzin Cathderal H Sanahin Monastery in Alaverdi Tbilisi Ararat Plain H Metekhi Church H Khor Virap H Statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali H Abanotubani H Narikala Fortress Yerevan H Sharden Street H Bridge of Peace H Cascade Complex H Holy Trinity Cathedral Welcome to mythical Caucasus, where breathtaking soaring Day 1 mountains framing quaint remote villages stand side by side with a melting pot of UNESCO-listed architecture, from Azeri Singapore – Baku mosques and Georgian cathedrals to Armenian-Gregorian monasteries steeped in intrigue and incense smoke in equal (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner) measure. Then, meet the unique curiosities both of the human Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your touch and nature kind, in the ancient caves of Gobustan and flight to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Upon the sacred fire burning eternally in the Caspian hinterland, arrival, enjoy a panoramic view of Baku city waiting to be unravelled. from Martyrs’ Lane. Next, visit Shirvanshah’s Palace, built in the 15th century and one of the pearls of Azerbaijani architecture. Thereafter, explore the beauty of Old Town and view historic structures such as Synyg Gala Minaret, Maiden Tower and the 10-metre-tall medieval fortress walls. 112  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

Mtskheta Tbilisi Sighnaghi 2 GEORGIA Sheki 1 Alaverdi AZERBAIJAN ARMENIA 1 Dilijan Shamakhi Gobustan Yerevan Lake Baku 2 Sevan 2 Vagharshapat Garni Azat Valley Ararat Plain Monastery of Geghard No. of overnight stays Visit the 9th-century Sevanavank, a monastic complex consisting 2 rough-hewn churches built Khor Virap Day 4 on a peninsula overlooking Lake Sevan. Next, drive to Armenia’s last remaining pre-Christian Day 2 Sheki – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi religious complex, Temple of Garni. Thereafter, Baku – Gobustan – Baku visit Monastery of Geghard, a unique cave (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) monastery and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast/Lunch/ Today, cross the Azerbaijan border to Georgia Stay overnight in Yerevan, the capital and Dinner With Traditional Azeri Performance) and head to Sighnaghi in the eastern region largest city of Armenia. After breakfast, depart for Gobustan Rock Art of Kakheti. This city is surrounded by an Cultural Landscape, where you can see more indomitable defensive wall that offers Day 8 than 6,000 rock drawings left by early human breathtaking views of Alazani Valley. Do not settlement almost 40,000 years ago. Next, miss an opportunity to try local wine, at your Yerevan – Vagharshapat – return to Baku and visit Bibi-Heybat Mosque. own expense, before you continue to Tbilisi, Ararat Plain – Yerevan Continue to Ateshgah, a castle-like religious the capital of Georgia, for your overnight stay. temple used by Azeris for close to 5 centuries as (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) a sacred shrine for fire worshipping. Thereafter, Day 5 After breakfast, visit Zvartnots Cathedral, proceed to Yanar Dag, the mysterious hillside a 7th-century medieval Armenian religious with a continuously burning natural fire that Tbilisi complex. Next, head to Etchmiadzin Cathderal, stretches 10 metres alongside the edge of the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic the hill. If the wind condition is right, you may (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. even catch flames twisting into bizarre shapes, After breakfast, start your sightseeing with a Continue to Ararat Plain to visit Khor Virap, adding to the beauty of this unique site. In the visit to Metekhi Church and view the statue the place of imprisonment of St Gregory the evening, enjoy a unique dinner with traditional of King Vakhtang Gorgasali. Next, visit Illuminator, and enjoy the spectacular view of Azeri performance. Abanotubani, an ancient district known for its the biblical Mt Ararat shining in the background sulphuric baths. Continue to Narikala Fortress, with its 2 white peaks. Return to Yerevan and Day 3 an ancient fortress overlooking the old city of end your day with a panoramic city view at Baku – Gobustan – Tbilisi. Next, take a stroll along modern Sharden Cascade Complex. Shamakhi – Sheki Street and visit the iconic Bridge of Peace. End the day with a visit to Holy Trinity Cathedral, Day 9 (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) the main cathedral of Georgia. This morning, visit the 15th-century Diri Baba Yerevan – Tbilisi – Mausoleum, a cliffside mosque complete with Day 6 Singapore ancient rock carvings. Thereafter, head to Shamakhi to visit Juma Mosque and Yeddi Tbilisi – Mtskheta – (Breakfast/Lunch/Meals On Board) Gumbaz Mausoleum. Next, proceed to Sheki Alaverdi – Dilijan Today, cross the border back to Tbilisi and Khan’s Palace, a summer residence for the transfer to the airport for your flight home. Sheki khans lavishly decorated with magnificent (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) frescoes and lit by exquisite stained glass. After breakfast, stop at Mtskheta, a UNESCO Day 10 World Heritage Site and the ancient capital of Georgia. Visit Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century Arrive In Singapore Georgian Orthodox monastery perched high above a hill. Next, head to Svetitskhoveli Remarks Cathedral. According to legend, Christ’s robe is Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the believed to lie beneath the central nave of this Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is cathedral. Head south into Armenia and upon available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. arrival, visit Sanahin Monastery and Hagphat In particular, the Customer is requested to note the Monastery, 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites following: filled with outstanding medieval Armenian Itinerary may be subject to change due to works. Stay overnight in Dilijan, also know circumstances beyond the Company’s control. as Little Switzerland due to its verdant alpine Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room meadows. availability. Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Day 7 Different tour groups may be merged. Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be Dilijan – Lake Sevan – subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms Garni – Azat Valley – Yerevan and Conditions. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  113 After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Dilijan before proceeding to Lake Sevan, one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes in Eurasia.

10 DAYS 7 NIGHTS BEST OF BALTIC STATES (EB10BS) AND FINLAND Insider Series Highlights LATVIA Day 1 Riga 16 Included Meals H St Peter’s Church Singapore – Vilnius H 7 breakfasts H 3 lunches Sigulda (Meals On Board) H 6 dinners H Turaida Castle Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Vilnius, the capital and largest city of Speciality Meals ESTONIA Lithuania. H Estonian folklore dinner Parnu H Sightseeing tour Day 2 Exclusive Experiences H Trakai Island Castle Tallinn Vilnius H Hill of Crosses in Siaulial    H Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin H Temppeliaukio Rock Church H Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Meals On Board/Dinner) in Helsinki H Estonian Open Air Museum Upon arrival, embark on a tour of Vilnius Old H Tallinn Song Festival Grounds Town, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site LITHUANIA H Ferry ride to Helsinki with winding, medieval cobblestone streets and Vilnius impressive tapestry of historical buildings with H Old Town FINLAND Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical H Vilnius University Helsinki influence. Explore and be fascinated by H Church of St Peter and St Paul H Sibelius Monument iconic landmarks such as Vilnius University, H Gates of Dawn H Market Square Church of St Peter and St Paul, Gates of H Vilnius Cathedral H Senate Square Dawn, Vilnius Cathedral and Church of H Church of St Anne H Helsinki Cathedral St Anne, amongst the most beautiful and H Amber Museum-Gallery H Uspenski Cathedral famous buildings in Vilnius. Next, visit Amber H Government Palace Museum-Gallery to dig deeper into the H Sederholm House morphology of amber. Forget London, Paris and Berlin — a distinct European Day 3 experience awaits in the Baltic states. Today, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are gateways to some of the best- Vilnius – Trakai – Vilnius preserved medieval cities, castles and architectural gems anywhere in Europe; add in the Nordic nation of Finland and (Breakfast/Lunch) its scenic capital, Helsinki, surrounded by lakes and stunning Begin your morning with a visit to Trakai, contemporary architecture everywhere you turn. Join us the former capital of Lithuania situated on an as we survey the burgeoning delights of this flourishing island in the middle of a lake. The 14th-century European region. red-brick Trakai Island Castle now houses a museum showcasing best-known works of defensive architecture in Lithuania. The castle today is the hub where plenty of concerts, events and festivals are held and regarded as 114  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

No. of overnight stays FINLAND 1 Helsinki Tallinn 2 ESTONIA Parnu 2 Riga LATVIA Hill of Crosses Siauliai 2 Vilnius LITHUANIA Trakai Tallinn Helsinki Cathedral one of the most picturesque locations in the its main tower for unrivalled views of Latvia’s of Helsinki’s landmarks, Sibelius Monument, country. Return to Vilnius in the afternoon and vast wilderness and pristine landscape. Later, created by Eila Hiltunen in honour of composer spend the rest of the day at leisure. proceed to Parnu, a historical and well-loved Jean Sibelius, before visiting the extraordinary summer retreat with a small harbour located Temppeliaukio Rock Church, constructed out Day 4 in the southwestern part of Estonia, and enjoy of solid rock. Continue on to the lively Market a short sightseeing tour. Next, travel north to Square and view Helsinki’s administrative Vilnius – Siauliai – Riga Tallinn, the capital of Estonia for your overnight centre, Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, stay. Uspenski Cathedral, Government Palace (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) and Sederholm House, the city’s oldest stone After breakfast, travel to Siauliai to visit the Day 7 building. impressive Hill of Crosses. Just 12 kilometres north of Siauliai, Hill of Crosses is evocative Tallinn Day 9 of Christian devotion and Lithuanian fervour with its surrealistic dreamscape. Next, cross (Breakfast/Estonian Folklore Dinner) Helsinki – Singapore the border to Latvia and proceed to Riga, the This morning, enjoy a scenic drive to the capital and the largest city of the country. suburbs and visit Tallinn Song Festival (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Grounds, which was built in 1959 for the If time permits, you can do some last-minute Day 5 Estonian Song Festival. Continue with a shopping before you transfer to the airport for walking tour of the old city of Tallinn. With your flight home. Riga its romantic cobblestone streets, charming red roofs, medieval and Gothic houses, it Day 10 (Breakfast/Dinner) is considered as one of the best-preserved This morning, begin a city sightseeing tour old towns in Northern Europe. Visit the 13th- Arrive In Singapore of Latvia. Here, meander through medieval century Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin and streets, Gothic and Baroque churches, 19th- the 19th-century Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Remarks century municipal buildings and Hanseatic Next, visit Estonian Open Air Museum, where Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the warehouses. Visit St Peter’s Church for traditional Estonian village life is recreated. Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is marvellous city views from its tower. Spend the Featuring a collection of Estonian buildings available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. rest of the day at leisure. from the 18th to 20th centuries, wander back In particular, the Customer is requested to note the in time and immerse yourself in the charms of following: Day 6 bygones past. Itinerary may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Riga – Parnu – Tallinn Day 8 Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room availability. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Tallinn – Helsinki Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. Depart Riga and head towards Sigulda, nestled Different tour groups may be merged. on both banks of the ancient valley of Gauja (Breakfast/Dinner) Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be and one of the most beautiful cities in Latvia. This morning, get ready to board a ferry ride subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms 3 medieval castles are situated in the distance and cross the sea to Helsinki, the capital of and Conditions. of a cannon shot from one another. Visit Finland, also known as Land of A Thousand Turaida Castle, built in 1214 and head up to Lakes. Embark on a city tour and head to one EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  115

11 DAYS 8 NIGHTS MAJESTIC BALTIC STATES (EB11BR) AND RUSSIA Brand New Highlights ESTONIA Day 1 Parnu 21 Included Meals H Sightseeing tour Singapore – Riga H 8 breakfasts H 5 lunches Tallinn (Meals On Board) H 8 dinners H Tallinn Song Festival Grounds Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your H Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin flight to Riga, the capital and largest city of Speciality Meals H St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Latvia. H Estonian folklore dinner H Estonian Open Air Museum Day 2 Exclusive Experiences Narva H Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, H Narva Castle Riga Lithuania H Sapsan high-speed train ride RUSSIA (Meals On Board/Dinner) from St Petersburg to Moscow St Petersburg This morning, begin a city sightseeing tour H World-famous Moscow H Peterhof of Latvia. Meander through intriguing narrow State Circus H The State Hermitage Museum medieval streets, Gothic and Baroque churches, H St Isaac’s Cathedral 19th-century municipal buildings and Hanseatic LATVIA warehouses. Visit St Peter’s Church for Riga Moscow marvellous city views. Spend the rest of the H St Peter’s Church H Kremlin cathedrals day at leisure. H Moscow Metro Sigulda H Red Square H St Basil’s Cathedral Day 3 H Turaida Castle H GUM department store Riga – Siauliai – Riga If you are one for discovery and exploration, the understated Baltic trio of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, with an intriguing (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) blend of unique maritime culture mixed subtly with an After breakfast, cross the border over to increasing appetite for progressiveness and innovation, Lithuania and travel to Siauliai to visit should be next on your agenda. Throw in the colossal Hill of Crosses. Just 12 kilometres north of heavyweights of Russia, St Petersburg and Moscow, and Siauliai, Hill of Crosses is evocative of Christian this journey into the northeastern corner of Europe should devotion and Lithuanian fervour with its be the next adventure on every inquisitive traveller’s surrealistic dreamscape. Return to Riga for your bucket list. overnight stay. 116  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

No. of overnight stays 2 St Petersburg Tallinn 2 Narva ESTONIA Parnu RUSSIA 2 Riga Siauliai LATVIA 2 LITHUANIA Moscow Tallinn Old Town Peterhof Riga chorus of “oohs and ahs” as you look in awe at the vast collections of holy icons. Continue to Day 4 view of Russia and boasts fine examples the ornate Moscow Metro, which Stalin called of Soviet architecture. Visit Narva Castle, the people’s palaces. Then, spend an eye- Riga – Parnu – Tallinn one of the main attractions of the city. Next, opening evening being entertained by world- cross the border to Russia and proceed to class acts and performances by the legendary (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) St Petersburg. Moscow State Circus. Depart Riga and head towards Sigulda. Visit Turaida Castle, built in 1214, and proceed to the Day 7 Day 10 main castle, where Latvia’s beautiful wilderness unfurls before you. Later, proceed to Parnu, St Petersburg Moscow – Singapore a historical and well-loved summer retreat with a small harbour located in the southwestern (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast/Meals On Board) part of Estonia, and enjoy a short sightseeing Today, kick off the day by basking in the glory Today, be dazzled by a sightseeing tour of the tour. Next, travel north to Tallinn, the capital of of the fabulous gardens and fountains of Peter fabled Red Square, the central square of all of Estonia for your overnight stay. the Great’s summer residence at Petrodvorets, Russia. Next, stop by the whimsically shaped known as Peterhof today. Be mesmerised by the St Basil’s Cathedral. Following which, Day 5 Grand Cascade, a focal attraction and soak up if you can clip the wings of time, explore GUM the earthly and heavenly elements of Rastrelli’s department store. If time permits, you can do Tallinn work of art, as ravishing and pompous as court some last-minute shopping before you transfer ceremonies and etiquettes past. Then, proceed to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast/Estonian Folklore Dinner) to visit St Isaac’s Cathedral, the largest This morning, enjoy a scenic drive to the Orthodox Cathedral in Russia. Day 11 suburbs and visit Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. Continue with a walking tour of Day 8 Arrive In Singapore the Old Town of Tallinn. With its romantic cobblestone streets, charming red roofs, St Petersburg – Moscow Remarks medieval and Gothic houses, it is regarded as Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the one of the best-preserved old towns in Northern (Breakfast/Dinner) Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is Europe. Visit the 13th-century Cathedral of Begin your morning with a tour to The State available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. St Mary the Virgin and the 19th-century Hermitage Museum, which is one of the world’s In particular, the Customer is requested to note the St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit largest museums and was once the tsar’s winter following: Estonian Open Air Museum. residential palace. Later on, transfer to the train Itinerary may be subject to change due to station for your Sapsan high-speed train ride circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Day 6 to Moscow. Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room availability. Tallinn – Narva – Day 9 Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. St Petersburg Different tour groups may be merged. Moscow Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms This morning, make your way to Narva, the (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) and Conditions. 3rd-largest city in Estonia. Narva is the only This morning, make a visit to renowned location in Estonia that offers an unobstructed Kremlin cathedrals, all of which will garner a EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  117

11 DAYS 8 NIGHTS LAKE BAIKAL AND OLKHON ISLAND (ER11LB) Brand New Highlights Listvyanka Irkutsk where the bronze statue of Russian H Taltsy Museum of Architecture and Emperor Alexander III stands. Next, visit 24 Included Meals Ethnography Irkutsk Historic-Memorial Museum of the H 8 breakfasts H Listvyanka village Decembrists to learn more about the Revolt H 8 lunches H Baikal Museum of December 14, 1825 and its participants, and H 8 dinners H Circum-Baikal railway ride to Arshan their life in the Siberian exile. After which, amble along the historic The 130th Quarter Speciality Meals Arshan with reconstructed city’s buildings of the 19th H Traditional Russian dinner H Arshan village and 20th centuries. Enjoy a Russian romance with local family H Tunka valley songs concert featuring old classical Russian H Buryat cuisine dinner with H Zhemchug village with hot spring songs accompanied by classic Russian piano traditional folk dance experience tunes. H Badary Radio Astronomical Observatory Exclusive Experiences Day 3 H Lake Baikal boat tour Olkhon Island H Stone of Chersky H Ust’-Orda village Irkutsk – Listvyanka observation point with chairlift H UAZ car ride to Hoboi cape ride H Khoboy cape (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) H Cape Three Brothers Transfer to Listvyanka. En route to Lake Baikal, Irkutsk H Rock Virgin visit the open-air, wooden architecture, Taltsy H City tour H Harantsi village Museum of Architecture and Ethnography. H Irkutsk Historic-Memorial Museum of H Boat ride to Ogoi Island Next, visit Listvyanka village, right in front the Decembrists H Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment of the famed Shaman Rock before you visit H The 130th Quarter Baikal Museum, where an aquarium complex H Russian romance songs concert showcasing the lake’s flora and fauna can be found. Next, hop onto a Lake Baikal boat tour. Known as the Pearl of Siberia, Lake Baikal is a natural haven Then, enjoy a chairlift ride to Stone of Chersky and oasis waiting to be uncovered. Boasting unrivalled observation point for breathtaking views of landscapes, sandy bays and raw nature – unravel one of the Lake Baikal and Angara river. Tonight, stay in world’s hidden gems in the mystical land of Siberia. Listvyanka. Day 1 Day 2 Day 4 Singapore – Irkutsk Irkutsk Listvyanka – Arshan (Meals On Board) Troop down to Singapore Changi Airport for (Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) your journey to Irkutsk, one of the largest cities Upon arrival, take a city tour around all Today, enjoy a Circum-Baikal railway ride to in Siberia, Russia. of Irkutsk’s major historic sites including Arshan. A feat of architecture and engineering, Znamensky Orthodox Cathedral, old-style this man-made landmark belongs to a section 118  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE wooden houses with distinctive hand-carved of the Trans-Siberian Railway and is regarded trims and Monument to the Founders of

No. of overnight stays RUSSIA Olkhon Island 3 Arshan Irkutsk 2 2 1 Listvyanka Circum-Baikal railway ride Day 9 Olkhon Island (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) A boat ride from Maloe More will take you to Ogoi Island and its Buddhist stupa. In 2005, at the highest point of the island, the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, built at the initiative of the Moscow Buddhist Centre and dedicated to Dakini Troma Nagmo. Embark on a 15-minute climb to get the best views at the top. Tonight, enjoy another night in the serene Olkhon Island. Shaman ritual pillars on Olkhon Island Day 10 Olkhon Island – Irkutsk – as one of the most beautiful parts of the for a traditional Russian dinner with a local Singapore Trans-Siberian Railway route. Travelling on the family. Get a local’s take on how homemade Circum-Baikal Railway, revel in the stunning dishes are made and get your hands dirty (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Lake Baikal surrounds on your way to Sludyanka preparing and enjoying Russian staples and Head back to Irkutsk. If time permits, indulge before you transfer to Arshan village for your specialities from Borsch soup and red Russian in some last-minute shopping before bidding overnight stay. soup amongst others. Tonight, rest up in Irkutsk. farewell to Irkutsk as you transfer to the airport for your flight home. Day 5 Day 7 Day 11 Arshan Irkutsk – Olkhon Island Arrive In Singapore (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast/Lunch/Buryat Cuisine Dinner With Remarks This morning, embark on an excursion to Arshan Traditional Folk Dance) Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the village. Take a short hike to the waterfall, see Drive to Olkhon Island and stop by Ust’-Orda Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is a 500-year-old larch tree and taste healing village en route. Visit a local folklore museum available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. mineral water. Indulge in a spot of shopping and get a chance to meet a shaman. Tonight. In particular, the Customer is requested to note the and bargain hunting at the local craft and herb enjoy a Buryat cuisine dinner in an authentic following: market. Next, head to Tunka valley, where cows yurt and immerse in traditional folk dance at Itinerary may be subject to change due to and horses roam freely in grasslands amidst the Golden Horde park. Relish traditional cuisine, circumstances beyond the Company’s control. snow-capped Mt Sayan surrounds. Next, go on hear ancient myths retold through songs, local Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room a once in a lifetime eye-opening experience games and dances. Next, head to ferry point, availability. to witness dormant volcanoes up close. Then, cross the lake by ferry and head towards the Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. proceed for a 20-kilometre drive to Zhemchug heart of Olkon Island for your overnight stay Different tour groups may be merged. village for a hot spring experience and emerge Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be rejuvenated with a dip into 55-degree calming Day 8 subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms waters. Stay overnight in Arshan. and Conditions. Note Olkhon Island Please bring along your swimwear and towel for your EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  119 hot spring experience. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Today, go an an excursion by a thrilling UAZ Day 6 car ride to the northern cape – Hoboi cape. Traverse the island’s beautiful north region Arshan – Irkutsk and be captivated by stunning landscapes of Khoboy cape, Cape Three Brothers, Rock (Breakfast/Lunch/Traditional Russian Dinner) Virgin and Harantsi village. In the morning, visit Badary Radio Astronomical Observatory, where Siberian physicists are stationed for solar activity research. Here, go on a leisure stroll to enjoy the harmonious unification of nature and science. Next, enjoy a drive to a Russian summer house

9 DAYS 7 NIGHTS/ FASCINATING RUSSIA 10 DAYS 7 NIGHTS (ER09R/ER10R) This tour is available from March to October 2020 Most Comprehensive Highlights Home to all things colossal, be it history, literature or size, Russia has myriad fascinating attractions waiting to beguile 19 Included Meals you. Just like the iconic matryoshka dolls that unravel H 7 breakfasts into smaller and itsy sizes, Russia is a multilayered land of H 6 lunches captivating mysteries. Aside from the grandest palaces of H 6 dinners the tsars and the quaintest village towns, Russia also prides on delighting you with her breathtaking cathedrals and lush Exclusive Experiences forests. Join us for an unforgettable experience in vast and H Vodka tasting glorious Russia. Resistance, my friend, is futile. H Moscow Circus show H DIY matryoshka doll Day 1 Day 2 workshop H Pelmeni-making Singapore – Moscow Moscow demonstration H Sapsan high-speed train (Meals On Board) (Meals On Board/Lunch/Dinner) from Moscow to St Petersburg Troop down to Singapore Changi Airport for Upon arrival, be dazzled by a sightseeing tour your journey to Moscow, the capital of Russia. of the fabled Red Square, the central square Moscow Note of all of Russia and also the genesis for all of H Red Square Travellers flying on a midnight flight will assemble at Russia’s major highways. Next, stop by beloved H St Basil’s Cathedral the airport on the night of day 1. However, the flight St Basil’s Cathedral, where its whimsical H GUM department store only departs after midnight. shape, like a flame of a bonfire rising to the sky, H Moscow Metro is an absolute sight to behold. Following which, H Kremlin cathedrals if you can clip the wings of time, explore H Izmaylovo market GUM department store. End the day by H Arbat Street heading to the ornate Moscow Metro, which Stalin called the people’s palaces. Sergiev Posad H The Holy Trinity-St Sergius Lavra H Trinity Cathedral St Petersburg H Peter and Paul Fortress H St Isaac’s Cathedral H The State Hermitage Museum H Peterhof H Cruiser Aurora H Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad H Kazan Cathedral H Russian folklore show 120  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

St Petersburg RUSSIA 4 Sergiev Posad 3 Moscow St Basil’s Cathedral No. of overnight stays Moscow Metro Sergiev Posad Day 5 Day 3 Day 4 Moscow – St Petersburg Moscow Moscow – Sergiev Posad – (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Moscow This morning, spend your time at leisure (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) exploring Arbat Street, a 1-kilometre-long This morning, pay a due visit to Kremlin. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) pedestrian street in the historical centre of Immerse yourself with a slew of attractions After breakfast, depart for Sergiev Posad, Moscow. Because of the many historic buildings, including medieval towers, cathedrals, palaces a colourful and truly Russian town. It is the famous artists who have lived and worked and a big bell tower, and the official residence famous for its spectacular fortress monastery, in the street, and the numerous souvenirs of the President of Russia. Visit the Kremlin The Holy Trinity–St Sergius Lavra, a UNESCO shops, restaurants, and bars lining its length, cathedrals, all of which will garner a chorus World Heritage Site and an important centre Arbat Street has become an important tourist of “oohs and ahs” as you look in awe at the of Orthodox Christianity. Icon painters Andrey attraction. This afternoon, transfer to the train vast collections of holy icons. Next, enjoy Rublev and Daniel Chorny worked here, station for your Sapsan high-speed train ride vodka tasting and celebrate good times by decorating the main church of the monastery, to St Petersburg. tasting classical and modern vodkas. Conclude Trinity Cathedral, with frescoes. Just outside your tour with a visit to Izmaylovo market, the monastery walls is the small bazaar, where Day 6 a definitive souvenir venue in Moscow. one can see and even buy the works of arts Izmaylovo market is where you can find all the and crafts, such as matryoshka dolls, lacquer St Petersburg iconic Russian souvenirs such as matryoshka boxes or wooden toys, known as trinity toys. dolls, fur hats and lacquer boxes. Following Next, visit a matryoshka doll factory to learn (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) which, spend the evening witnessing world- about the making of these traditional nestling Begin your morning with a visit to one of class acts and performances by the legendary Trinity toys. Participate in a DIY matryoshka the most integral buildings in St Petersburg, Moscow Circus. doll workshop, make your own doll and bring it the revered Peter and Paul Fortress. Next, home as souvenir. Thereafter, on the drive back continue to St Isaac’s Cathedral, the largest to Moscow, marvel at the splendid landscape Orthodox cathedral in Russia. Then, proceed of birch forests, green hills, small villages and to tour The State Hermitage Museum, quiet rivers. which is one of the world’s largest museums and was once the tsars’ winter residential palace. This evening, enjoy a pelmeni-making demonstration in which you get to watch how traditional Russian dumplings are made. EUROPE | Chan Brothers Travel  121

The State Hermitage Museum Matryoshka dolls Peterhof Day 10 Arrive In Singapore Day 7 Day 8 Remarks St Petersburg St Petersburg Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the Company’s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) (Breakfast) available at www.ChanBrothers.com/PackageTourTnCs. Kick off the day by basking in the glory of the Today, spend the day at leisure. In particular, the Customer is requested to note the fabulous gardens and fountains of Peter the following: Great’s summer residence at Petrodvorets, Day 9 Itinerary may be subject to change due to now known as Peterhof. Be mesmerised by the circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Grand Cascade, which is the entire attraction’s St Petersburg – Singapore Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room focal centre. The palace, stretching for nearly availability. 300 metres and blending with the natural (Breakfast/Meals On Board) Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. environment, is a superb example of the If time permits, you can do some last- Different tour groups may be merged. harmony of earthly and heavenly features. The mintue shopping before bidding farewell to Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be decor of all the rooms in the palace, executed St Petersburg as you transfer to the airport for subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms by Rastrelli, corresponds to the complex your flight home. and Conditions. ceremonies of court etiquette with a deliberately pompous theatrical replication of life in the palace in a presentation that is majestically regal and luxuriously beautiful. Next, do not miss Cruiser Aurora and Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad, which serves as a poignant reminder of the fateful events of World War II, before you proceed to tour splendid Kazan Cathedral. Tonight, be treated to an entertaining Russian folklore show, where you will be served vodka and some light snacks during the interval. 122  Chan Brothers Travel | EUROPE

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