George Pick Aerotours

Russian Civil & Military Tour inc.

MAKS 2007

 

 

Please note our tours include all meals. Breakfast and evening meals are normally taken in the hotels and lunches will be a packed meal including a soft drink.

All the military base visits and Government repair plants are as usual with Russian trips subject to alter at very short notice.

Any pleasure flights taken during the tour are deemed to be a contract between the owner/operator and the passenger(s).

 

PROVISIONAL  ITINERARY

 

Sunday 19th August

Meet your fellow travellers at London Heathrow Airport for your Aeroflot Airlines flight to Moscow

 

Flt No     SU242      Dep. London 13.30           Arr. Moscow Sheremetyevo 20.25

 

On collecting our bags we transfer to the “Izmailovo-alfa” hotel and join the rest of the group.

 

Monday  20th August

Planned for today are visits to the following the Panki Mil plant, Chkalovskaya air base (Transport Base)

and the superb Air Force Museum at Monino one of the world’s best museum with many research and

development aircraft on display. Late afternoon visit to the Moscow Model Club.

 

Tuesday 21st August

Planned for today will be a trip to Nizhny Novgorod.

 

Early morning flight Moscow to  Nizhny Novgorod

Visits to the Airport, Sokol Mig plant and the Chkalovsk Aviation Museum

Evening flight Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow

 

Wednesday 22nd

Planned for today is a trip to Saratov

 

Morning flight Moscow – Saratov with YAK-42 Saratov Airlines

with visits to Saratov Aviation Park, and Engels AB (Il78, Tu160)

Evening flight Saratov – Moscow with YAK-42 Saratov Airlines

 

Thursday 23rd August

Visits will be to the Victory Park and its display of aircraft, the Armed Forces Museum,

and Bykovo Airport. 

 

Friday 24 August.

A visit to MAKS Exhibition and airshow on a trade day.

 

Saturday  25th August

Civil Airports tour of Vnukovo, and the repair plant VARZ -400, and Domodedovo Airport.

 

Sunday 26th August

A full day at MAKS Exhibition & Airshow. Note VIP tickets will be supplied.

 

Monday 27th August

Visits to Tver(Migalovo) Air Base (AN22.Il76) and possibly Klin AB or

Torzok Army Base(Assorted Helicopters)

 

Tuesday 28th August                            

Returning home to London.

 

Flt No.  SU241 Dep Moscow, Sheremetyevo             11.05   Arr London 12.10

 

After collecting our bags we say goodbye until the next trip.

 

 

 

ESTIMATED PRICES:- based on minimum 20 persons

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£2,268.00                  From  Heathrow     

 

£1,938.00                  Land only---Moscow / Moscow price only

 

£   280.00.                  Single room supplement

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

P    All flights as stated, including 4 domestic flights: Nizhny Novgorod and Saratov.

P   UK, and Russian Airport Taxes.

P    Hotel accommodation sharing a twin-bedded room with private facilities.

P    All coach transfers and transportation

P    In Russia all meals (most lunches with be a packed lunch including soft drink)

P   VIP tickets for the Sunday at MAKS

P    Services of a Russian English-speaking guide

P    Services of your English Tour Escort

 

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE:

Р   Any unforeseen charges to take photographs/videos.

Р   Any additional charges made by the authorities for ramp tours.

Р   Travel insurance

Р   The cost of a Russian Visa.

Р   Optional pleasure flights that may be offered.

Р   Personal expenditure, e.g. telephone calls, laundry, drinks, etc

Р   Porterage, Tips and gratuities

 

REGIONAL AIRPORT DEPARTURES

P   Flight can be arranged from various airports including Manchester and Glasgow or with

various European Airlines at a supplement. Please request details.

 

LAND PRICES

For those who would prefer to join the tour in Moscow, we can provide a ‘Land Only’ price.

This price does include all arrangements within Russian including internal flights, but does

not include international flights.

If your arrival / departure are at a different Moscow Airport or does not coincide with the main

group’s arrangements, then transfers to/from the hotel will be required and arranged by us

at an additional cost.

 

DEPOSIT & BALANCE OF PAYMENT

A deposit of £100.00 per person is required with a completed booking form.

The balance is normally due 4 weeks prior to departure, but the date will be shown on

your invoice/confirmation.

 

INSURANCE

It is mandatory that your have your own Comprehensive travel Insurance. We can suggest you

consider one of the following policies (Note Single Premium rates apply up to the age of 84. All

other policies apply to persons under 65 years of age, but extra premiums may apply for persons

age 65 and over. Details on request)

 

STANDARD INSURANCE

 

1)     SINGLE PREMIUM:  £21.00 per person inc. Insurance Premium Tax

 

2)     HOLIDAY EXTRAS ANNUAL MULTI-TRIP WORLDWIDE INSURANCE:  £82.50 per person

or £130.00 with partner, inc. Insurance Premium Tax. Offers unlimited trips up to 31 days, worldwide

 

INSURANCE including FLYING AS A PASSENGER IN AN UNLICENSED AIRCRAFT .

 

3)    P J HAYMAN ADVENTURE ACTIVITY INSURANCE PREMIUM: £44.00 per person

 

Please note it is also possible to obtain a Top-up policy for flying on specific days should

you have your own standard holiday insurance policy. Details on request.

 

PASSPORTS

Citizens of the UK are required to be in possession of a full UK Passport, which must be valid

for at least 6 months from the date of your return.

 

VISAS

A Russian visa is required. For UK Residents we have arranged a courier service to obtain the visa

for you, which costs £77.25 including the Russian Embassy charges and Special delivery.

A Visa Application Form with instructing for obtaining a visa will be sent with the confirmation of booking.


            If applying for your own visa you will require a Letter of Invitation and tourist voucher from our

Moscow Agent, which will be provided on request. Foreign nationals should check with their

local Russian Embassy regarding visa requirements.

 

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Currently there are no compulsory health requirements for Russia, although there may be some

highly recommended such as protection against tetanus and polio. Please consult your local

doctor, medical centre or health clinic for the latest advice.

 

For further advice on Passports, Visas, and Health requirements please refer to the

World Travel Guide website: www.wtgonline.com.

 

This tour is organised by Overseas Business Travel Ltd. ATOL 73711

Pick Travel Ltd acts as the appointed Retail Agent