One of the highlights will undoubtedly be the performance of Plácido Domingo in Die Walkure and also his conducting of Aida, in a reprise of the legendary 1910 production of the work.

Ballet lovers will not want to miss the great stars of the Kirov Ballet performing on their home stage, including: Altynai Asylmuratova and Farukh Ruzimatov dancing a Fokine programme. Another highlight is the Mariinsky Treasures evening, featuring ballets commissioned by the Imperial Court and never performed outside Russia.

White Nights Festival : 01/30 June 2001

DAY 1

Fly from London to St Petersburg. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Evening welcome reception.

DAY 2

Morning tour of St Petersburg - the creation of Peter the Great.

In the evening, attend a performance at the Mariinsky Theatre.

DAY 3

Visit the Hermitage Museum to see the magnificent collection of Old Master paintings and the Winter Palace.

In the evening, attend a performance of the White Nights Festival at the Mariinsky Theatre.

DAY 4

Whole day at leisure to explore the magnificent city.

DAY 5

Depart in the morning for the return flight to London.

TOUR 1
June 2/6*		Swan Lake, Manon, Firebird

With Flights		Without Flights		Single Supp with flights		Single Supp without flights
£825.00		£710.00		£120.00		£180.00

TOUR 2
June 6/10		Invisible City of Kitezh, La Boheme

With Flights		Without Flights		Single Supp with flights		Single Supp without flights
£650.00		£535.00		£120.00		£180.00

TOUR 3
June 11/15		Snow Maiden, Macbeth, Mariinsky Treasures

With Flights		Without Flights		Single Supp with flights		Single Supp without flights
£895.00		£730.00		£120.00		£180.00

TOUR 4
June 18/22		Die Walkure, Aida

With Flights		Without Flights		Single Supp with flights		Single Supp without flights
£995.00		£830.00		£120.00		£180.00

TOUR 5
June 23/27		La traviata, Invisible City of Kitezh

With Flights		Without Flights		Single Supp with flights		Single Supp without flights
£650.00		£535.00		£120.00		£180.00

Space Limited - First Come - First Served!

NB: Clients purchasing packages without flights are advised that private return car transfers between the airport and hotel are included. Each car can take a maximum of two people.

* Five night itinerary.

Price includes

Return air travel between London and St Petersburg, taxes, accommodation at three/four star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis, sightseeing excursions as described, performance tickets (Category I).

Visa for Russia

UK Residents

Visa application forms and a form to assist you with their completion will be sent with your confirmation invoice. This should be completed and returned to Travel for the Arts, along with your passport and one passport photograph, countersigned on the reverse not less than 8 weeks prior to departure.

We will then apply for the visa on your behalf. Your passport and visa will be returned to you approximately four weeks prior to departure. If you anticipate requiring your passport for other travel during the eight weeks prior to your departure, please contact Travel for the Arts immediately to discuss the possibility of arranging an express visa service (NB). This is subject to an additional charge).

At present, the cost of a visa for British Citizens is ,55.00 per person including administration charges. This amount will be added to your invoice.

PLEASE NOTE that although Travel for the Arts applies for your visa on your behalf, we cannot be held responsible for declined visas and normal cancellation charges will be levied should this occur. The Russian Consulate may also apply a higher charge to non-British Citizens and late applications, which will be charged to you accordingly.

You are responsible for applying for your Russian visa. Contact your nearest Russian consulate for details of the documentation you require. Travel for the Arts will supply the visa support document and a hotel voucher upon request.

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