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About YMT Vacations

Since 1967, YMT Vacations has specialized in organizing affordable guided tours for the mature traveler. We offer a variety of land tours, cruise tours, and river cruises to destinations around the globe—including Hawaii, Alaska, Europe and beyond. We even handle all the details for you—from hotels to sightseeing to transportation—so you get a hassle-free vacation package for one low price. Your vacation means as much to us as we know it means to you, and we are proud to build on the wonderful tradition of hospitality started so many decades ago. Most of our travelers are either repeat guests looking for another vacation adventure or first-time YMT travelers referred by a satisfied YMT guest. We’ll do our very best to give you an equally wonderful experience, ensuring that your first YMT trip will be one of many!

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Historic Route 66

• Stand at the official start and end points of Route 66 in Chicago and Santa Monica
• Visit the 8 states that comprise historic Route 66
• Photo ops at roadside oddities including Cadillac Ranch & Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch
• See the Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, and Grand Canyon
• Travel to the top of St. Louis’ Gateway Arch
• Enjoy a guided tour of Chicago, including the Chicago River Boat Architecture Tour

Get your kicks on a tour of the Mother Road, historic Route 66. America’s most famous road connected the country using miles of concrete, unique attractions, and an identity built on the ideals of freedom and individuality.

What Guests are Saying

Activity level.

• Very Active

Tour Includes

Sightseeing

• Oklahoma City
• Albuquerque
• Los Angeles
• Santa Monica

Hotel Accommodations

• Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy
• 13 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
• A professionally trained tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.

Baggage Handling

• To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.

Paramount Pictures Studio Tour

Explore over a century of Hollywood history on this tour.

Canal Tour & Dinner

Go on a memorable dinner cruise down Oklahoma’s Bricktown Canal.

Chicago, IL

Los Angeles, CA

Hampton Inn Magnificent Mile or similar

Add-On : 360 Chicago Observation Deck & Dinner at Ed Debevic’s

Today you hit the open road. Travel west to Pontiac, home of the Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum. Enjoy the nostalgic exhibits, then have lunch on your own. Next stop is Lincoln’s tomb, the resting place of the 16th President. Pull into St. Louis late this afternoon. (B)

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park or similar

This morning you will ride a tram 630 feet up to the top of the St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, located at Gateway Arch National Park, then set off for Branson, dubbed the “Live Music Capital of the Universe.” Relax on your own this evening. (B)

Fairfield Inn & Suites or similar

Add-On : Dolly Parton’s Stampede

Travel from Branson to Oklahoma City by way of Galena, Kansas. Route 66 goes right through Galena’s historic district. Oklahoma City, known locally as OKC, is renowned for its cowboy culture and excellent barbecue. Visit the Oklahoma City Memorial before checking into your hotel. (B)

Hampton Inn Oklahoma City Bricktown or similar

Add-On : Canal Tour & Dinner

Continue to Elk City, where you will see the National Route 66 & Transportation Museum. Enjoy lunch on your own in the charming town, then pull into Amarillo, TX for an included dinner at The Big Texan Steak Ranch. (B, D)

Holiday Inn Medical Center or similar

Stop by Cadillac Ranch, one of Route 66’s stranger art exhibits. Cadillac Ranch consists of ten graffiti-covered Cadillacs buried nose-deep in the hard dirt. After a short pit stop in Adrian, Route 66’s halfway point, enjoy lunch on your own in the town of Tucumcari, before heading to Albuquerque. (B)

Best Western Plus Rio Grande or similar

Days Hotel or similar

The beauty of the Grand Canyon is the complex and breathtaking result of billions of years of geographic tumult. It is a dramatic, dynamic display of earth’s power. Spend most of the day exploring the Grand Canyon on your own. Return to Flagstaff in the evening. (B)

Add-On : Buckwild Grand Canyon Hummer Tours

Your first stop today is Seligman, the “historic birthplace of Route 66.” Kingman, Arizona, is full of murals dedicated to Route 66, and is a great place to grab lunch en route to Las Vegas. Arrive in Sin City this afternoon, and enjoy the evening at your leisure. (B)

Hampton Inn Tropicana

Add-On : High Roller Observation Wheel & Dinner

Enjoy a photo op at the Las Vegas sign this morning, followed by a tour of the Las Vegas Strip. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, or enjoy an optional tour. (B)

After lunch in Barstow, visit Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch—one of Route 66’s quirkiest roadside attractions. Elmer Long created over 200 trees and cacti—artful eye-catching when illuminated by the hot desert sun. (B)

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

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Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare. Passport required.

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Whole experience was very memorable and positive.

The trip was well organized, helpful, courteous, and patient with us, helpful and answered all my questions.

2024: Unfortunately, additional nights are not available from YMT Vacations for this tour. Your YMT Sales Consultant will confirm the specific hotel related to your departure date, and you can then contact the hotel directly to arrange an extended stay. 2025: Please ask your YMT sales consultant to check availability and pricing.

Yes, triples are permitted (depending on availability) in 2 beds.

You should arrive in Chicago no later than 3pm.

No, none are required.

Make your vacation extra special by adding optional excursions to your tour. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your trip, these experiences slot seamlessly into your package, and we’ll take care of all the logistics for you. Remember that adding an optional experience might increase the overall activity level of the tour, so always keep that in mind when planning your trip.

Explore over a century of Hollywood history and witness more in the making. During your visit, you’ll see where some of the most celebrated motion pictures and TV shows are made. Enjoy a classic Hollywood studio cart tours of historic and active backlot sets and prop warehouse.

• Paramount Studio Tour entrance and guided golf cart tour

Duration: 3 hours (Morning)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $99 USD

Discover downtown Oklahoma City’s most scenic entertainment district on a memorable dinner cruise down the Bricktown Canal. The Bricktown Water Taxi gives informative, entertaining narrated cruises of the Bricktown Canal, with an emphasis on Oklahoma history and OKC’s rebirth as one of the south’s coolest cities. For your fun optional dinner cruise, climb aboard a bright yellow water taxi to discover Oklahoma’s former warehouse district. Bricktown is known and nicknamed for its striking brick buildings that once housed railroad company offices. Drift under picturesque bridges and past historical murals, waterfalls, specialty shops and restaurants, sculptures, and the showstopping Centennial Land Run Monument. Savor a delicious Italian dinner after your journey.

• Bricktown Water Taxi cruise followed by an Italian Dinner at a local restaurant

Note:   This optional add-on excursion is available only with 2025 tours. Guests need to take a short 0.2 mile walk to and from the venue. The activity is not wheelchair accessible.

Duration: Approx. 3 hours (evening)

Price: $89 USD

Enjoy panoramic views of Chicago at the 360 Chicago observatory in the John Hancock building, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Visit 360 Chicago on the 94th floor of the John Hancock building. 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck offers breathtaking panoramic views of Chicago from 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile.

• Entrance to 360 Chicago Observatory
• Dinner at Ed Debevic’s – Meals will come served with a salad, fries and coleslaw, guests will have choice of Entrée, Cheeseburger, Veggie Burger (plant based), Chicago Style Hot Dog, Edʼs pulled Pork sandwich, Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken. All entrées are followed by homemade chocolate brownie for dessert. Unlimited soft drinks. Tax & tip included. Beer, wine and spirits available for purchase.

Note:   This is not a traditional dining experience. Quirky servers in flashy costumes serve up great burgers, hot dogs, cheese fries, huge salads, milkshakes, and brownies – all delivered to your glittery booth with a side order of sass. Don’t expect this diner to be a “Please” and “Thank You” kind of place, or you might just get your feelings hurt! The servers are encouraged to create characters – ranging from jocks, to beauty school dropouts, to greasers, to nerds – and are even known to drop their trays and break into choreographed dance numbers on top of the soda counters!

Duration: 3 hours (evening)

Price: $75 USD

Enter this 35,000 square foot main arena and enjoy a delicious four-course feast as you experience the main show. Enjoy thrilling horse riding stunts, amazing special effects and an astounding musical production that is sure to amaze you. Created by Dolly Parton, the Stampede opened in 1987 and has become one of the world’s most visited dinner attractions.

• Entrance to Dolly Parton’s Stampede
• Dinner options – Four-Course Feast & Four Course Vegetarian Feast; Four Course Feast includes The Stampede’s original creamy vegetable soup, a scrumptious homemade biscuit, mouth-watering tender whole rotisserie chicken, delicious hickory smoked barbecued pork loin, buttery corn on the cob, tasty herb basted potato, the Stampede’s very own specialty dessert, unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea or coffee. Four Course Vegetarian Feast includes Original creamy vegetable soup (soup is made with chicken broth ), a hot homemade biscuit, fire roasted veggies with quinoa and multigrain rice, buttery corn on the cob, herb basted potato, hot flaky apple turnover, unlimited Coca- Cola®, tea or coffee.

Note: If you or anyone in your party has allergies or medical conditions, please be advised to take the necessary precautions prior to entering the facility.

Duration: 3.5-4 hours (Evening)

Experience the Grand Canyon during mid-morning and see majestic colors of the rocks in the grand canyon aboard a Hummer. Learn about the American Southwest and it’s ancient inhabitants. Look out for the wildlife you may see on along your way. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

• 2 hour Hummer “Humvee” tour of the Grand Canyon
• Learn about the history of the Grand Canyon
• Breathtaking photo opportunities

Note: Layered clothing is recommended.

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours (Morning)

Price: $119 USD (2024) & $125 USD (2025)

Sit down with your fellow travelers at an informal Italian family-style dinner in Las Vegas. Then, we will head to the High Roller Observation Wheel and enjoy 360 degree views of the Las Vegas strip and beyond. The High Roller is 550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip and is the largest observation wheel in North America.

• Italian family-style dinner at a restaurant in Las Vegas
• Menu includes: mixed green salad, fresh baked bread, spaghetti marinara, fettuccine alfredo and chicken parmigiana, followed by cheesecake; includes soft drinks, coffee and tea. Menu subject to change. Taxes & gratuities are included.
• Admission to the High Roller Observation Wheel

Duration: Approx. 3 – 3.5 Hours (Evening)

Price: $85 USD (2024) & $87 USD (2025)

Join your fellow travelers for dinner at Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse on the strip. Glamorous showgirls, broadway-style singers, dancers and a live big band! Vegas! The Show tells the musical story about Las Vegas, featuring the greatest entertainers as they pay homage to some of the legends  who turned Vegas into “The Entertainment Capital of the World!” Followed by dinner at Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse.

• Admission to Vegas! The Show
• One of the only shows still featuring the iconic Las Vegas showgirls
• Dinner featuring over 40 homemade salads, soups, sides, and entrées, including Picanha steak, Brazilian sausage, bacon wrapped chicken, garlic sirloin, fresh vegetables, and more! Vegetarian options available upon request. Soft drinks and dessert included. Menu subject to change. Taxes and gratuities included. Alcoholic beverages available for an additional fee

Note: This tour is available on Day 1 if you’re starting from Las Vegas, and flights must arrive by  2 pm to participate. Alcoholic beverages available for an additional fee.

Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours (Evening)

Price: $159 USD

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• Daytrips out of Moscow
• Themed tours
• Customized tours
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Suzdal and Vladimir tour

Suzdal is one of the most visited "Golden Ring" Russian town. Being a powerful city in the past, it preserves the layout and the spirit of a typical old Russian town.

Suzdal used to be one of the major cities of Medieval Russia and it has survived in virtually its original form. There are no modern tower blocks there, instead the center features vast flowering meadows and a river. It is the perfect place for taking photos, tasting traditional food, drinking mead or just breathing fresh air. There is a big choice of hotels in the town - from low-budget hostels to four-star hotels (which are still very inexpensive, compared to Moscow and other European capitals). The main highlights of a visit to Suzdal are:

Suzdal's Kremlin with its Cathedral for the 13th century

The Saviour Monastery of Saint Euphymius with its impressive fortress-like walls, picturesque location and colourful murals.

The Museum of Wooden Architecture , where you can take a look inside restored peasant houses.

... and the town itself with its numerous churches, wooden houses, hills and river.

Suzdal is a centre of mead production. Mead is a low-alcoholic drink made with honey and is one of the oldest kinds of beverage in the world. There is also a pottery in the town, and souvenir-hunters can buy woolen shawls, nesting dolls and wood and ceramic knick-knacks at reasonable prices.

Car or minivan transfer from Moscow to Suzdal and back is also an option. It takes 3-4 hours one way.

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Guided Tours FAQ

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Is travel insurance available?

YMT Vacations makes travel insurance available through Allianz Travel Insurance. Allianz insurance coverage only applies during the covered tour. You can view an overview of their coverage here . Purchasing travel insurance is not required in order to purchase any other product or services offered. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits, but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of any travel insurance policy with your existing life, health, home, and automobile insurance policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer or insurance agent or broker. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. A complete description of coverage, found in the Certificate of Insurance/Policy, will be provided to you upon purchase. If you do not receive this document please call 1-800-284-8300 .

What happens if I have to cancel my tour?

We strongly encourage you to purchase Travel Insurance. Cancelling your tour may result in loss of deposit, airline fees, supplier fees, and cancellation penalty of up to 100%. Please call YMT Vacations immediately to verify penalty fees incurred.

When will I receive my travel documents?

Final travel documents are emailed approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure date.

What are the passport and identification requirements for my vacation?

While YMT Vacations provides passport, visa, and travel document information to the best of our knowledge, ultimately each guest is responsible for ensuring he or she has all the necessary documents. The below is specific to guests holding a US passport: For tours within the United States, the Department of Homeland Security's REAL ID requirements mean that all air travelers, including those on domestic flights, will need REAL ID-compliant identification starting on October 1, 2021. Before this date, any government-issued ID, including any state driver's license and any federal ID, will suffice. For more information, check out our article Do I Need A Real ID To Fly? or read below:

• All federal IDs are REAL ID-compliant. These include US passports, US passport cards, US military IDs, and federally recognized tribal-issued photo IDs. A full list can be found here: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
• Additionally, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license is also acceptable for flights within the US. To check if your driver's license is REAL ID-compliant, check for a gold or black star in the upper right-hand corner of your license. California REAL ID-compliant licenses have a gold bear with an inset star in the upper right-hand corner. If your driver's license is not REAL ID-compliant and you are flying on October 1, 2020 or later, be sure to bring a federal ID (such as your US passport) to the airport.

Can I change my tour date?

All bookings have the ability to move your booking to another date or destination. See our Peace of Mind Program for more details.

Can I change my tour's itinerary?

Because YMT Vacations offers group travel packages, no individual changes are available on tour itineraries.

What are the limits for luggage?

The YMT luggage allowance is one suitcase and one small bag per guest. Due to capacity limits on vehicles, the standard maximum weight per suitcase is 50 pounds, and 44 pounds for itineraries that include intra-tour flights. The dimensions of each suitcase may not exceed 30 inches by 18 inches by 10 inches. Carry-ons cannot be larger than 12 inches by 11 inches by 6 inches, and must fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. Any luggage that is larger or heavier may not fit on the motor coach, and might need to be shipped home. To comply with safety regulations for motor coaches, mid-size buses, and vans, wheeled carry-on bags are not accepted as hand luggage. View the helpful packing guide here!

What should I pack?

As you prepare for your tour, please be mindful of how much you pack. Most itineraries are of casual nature, and 2 pairs of slacks and some collared shirts, or a few casual dresses, are generally sufficient for evening dinners or other more formal events. Dress in layers to be comfortable, and so you can quickly adjust to changing environments and air conditioning. Don't forget to pack your favorite walking shoes. If you are traveling on a cruise, please check your cruise line's informational material included in the final documents emailed to you about 4 weeks prior to departure for specific information regarding what clothing is appropriate to wear onboard. If you have questions about doing laundry while on tour or on a cruise ship, please read How to Do Laundry on Vacation

How much cash should I bring?

Most cruise passengers use their credit cards and assign all charges to their cabins. On a land tour, we suggest you bring what you would normally budget per person, per day for food.

How do I book my Optional Tours/Shore Excursions?

Several weeks prior to your departure date, you will receive notification via email that Optional Tours are available for booking at an additional cost. These Optional Tours are also available for purchase online by logging into your YMT account . If you have booked a Cruise tour, additional Shore Excursions may be available directly with the cruise line. We highly recommend that you book Shore Excursions well in advance by accessing the cruise line's website and registering online. Information on how to register with the cruise line will be emailed to you along with your travel documents.

Will there be any need for us to rent a car?

Because YMT only offers package tours, it is not necessary for you to rent a car on any of our itineraries.

Are there discounts for Triple or Quad cabins?

Discounts (if applicable) for triple or quad accommodations vary depending on the tour and departure date. Please speak with your Travel Consultant regarding the specifics of your vacation to see if any discounts apply.

How is the single supplement (SRS) cost determined?

Because tour prices are based on double occupancy, each single traveler's cost needs to reflect the difference. The listed price assumes each passenger pays one half of the cost of a room and/or cabin, so the single room supplement charge (SRS) needs to reflect the entire cost of a private room and/or cabin.

I'm traveling with another person. Can we request two separate beds?

Yes, separate beds can be requested, except on A-Rosa river cruises. Make your request with your Travel Consultant at the time of booking, or with our Guest Services Department. All requests are passed on to the hotels and cruise lines at the time final payment is made.

Who will guide my tour?

All YMT Vacations tours are guided by professional Tour Directors. In some destinations, such as Hawaii and Ireland, you may have a Driver-Guide who will both guide your tour and operate your motor coach. On tours including a cruise portion, you may also have a YMT Cruise Host onboard to assist you with any questions about the ship, information about your tour, or recommendations.

Account Information:

Will I receive a receipt for my deposit?

An invoice is emailed and/or mailed within 24 hours of the payment being made. For a new invoice, please login to 'my account'.

When is my final payment due?

Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. As a courtesy, we will send a reminder notice regarding final payment approximately 120 days prior to departure; however, it is our guests' responsibility to remit payment in full on time.

How do I correct my account information?

To avoid delays or general issues (such as additional costs or denied boarding), it is the guests' responsibility to verify that the information shown on their account is accurate. If an account has an inaccuracy, please immediately contact our Guest Services Department 1-800-231-1234 or email us .

How do I access my online account?

• Step 1. Access the YMT Vacations website at ymtvacations.com
• Step 2. Click "Login" on the top right corner
• Step 3. Enter your email and password.
• a. If this is your first-time logging into your account, press "click here" at the bottom.

Can we change passenger names?

Once a reservation is confirmed, no name changes can be made. To change travelers, your original reservation must be cancelled and a new reservation made reflecting the correct configuration of passengers. Any non-refundable deposits paid on the original account will not apply to the new booking; the new reservation made will be subject to normal non-refundable deposit requirements.

How do we change our address for document delivery? How do we change our phone number?

Contact the Guest Services Department at 1-800-231-1234 , via email , or by mail at 3830 Monte Villa Pkwy, Suite 210, Bothell, WA 98021. In order to avoid delay with your final documents, we request that these changes be made at least 90 days prior to departure.

If I purchased my flight with YMT Vacations and it is delayed or cancelled what do I do?

If your flight is delayed or cancelled, please call YMT Vacations immediately. We will make all necessary efforts to book a new flight and get you to your destination. In some instances, this may result in partially missing the beginning of your tour. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to purchase Travel Insurance, and to file a claim for compensation due to partial tour loss.

Is my flight protected if I purchased air outside of YMT Vacations?

YMT Vacations cannot guarantee flight arrangements purchased through a third party. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, please contact the airline directly to secure new flight arrangements. Once new flights are booked, please contact YMT Vacations . We will make all necessary efforts to communicate your new flight arrangements with our ground operations. In some instances, flight delays and/or flight cancellations may result in partially missing the beginning of your tour. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to purchase Travel Insurance, and to file a claim for compensation due to partial tour loss.

Can I request seat assignments on the airplane?

When you book with your Travel Consultant, we will forward your request for an aisle, window, or adjacent seat to the airlines. Every attempt will be made with the airlines to accommodate your request, however airlines don't always allow preassigned seating.

Can I upgrade my airline seat?

For an additional cost, YMT Vacations can make upgraded air arrangements for guests. However, we cannot assist guests with applying frequent flyer miles to their upgraded airfare arrangements.

Can I use my Frequent Flier Miles to book air with YMT Vacations?

Frequent Flier accrual miles are dependent on the airline and program enrolled. Refer to your rewards program for clarification on accrual point description. Redemption of Frequent Flier Miles to book air must be redeemed through the airline carrier directly.

What about airline baggage fees?

Airline checked baggage charges are not included in YMT airfare. You should check with the relevant airline for their latest policy. Additional airline charges apply in most cases that you check in more than one piece of baggage per person. Please see "What are the limits for luggage?" for YMT's luggage policy.

Will YMT Vacations provide transportation from my home to my home airport?

Guests are responsible for arranging transfers between their home and home airport.

What do I do when I arrive at the airport at the beginning of my tour?

If you have purchased airfare with YMT Vacations, you will be met by a YMT representative in the baggage claim area when you arrive for transfers to your hotel or tour group. If you have opted to make your own airfare arrangements, transfers and baggage services are your responsibility to arrange from the airport to the hotel or tour group . Because many hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport, we suggest contacting the hotel to discuss the details of transfers on your arrival day.

When can I find out about my air tickets?

If you have purchased airfare through YMT Vacations, this information will be included with your final travel documents emailed to you about 4 weeks prior to your departure. Information may also be available online through our website.

When is the last day that I can book air with YMT Vacations?

For best routing availability we suggest you decide at the time of booking; however, the decision to purchase airfare with YMT Vacations must be made at least 90 days prior to departure.

How do I change my departure city?

To change your departure city or any other information on your reservation, contact the Guest Services Department at 1-800-231-1234 , via email , or by mail at 3830 Monte Villa Pkwy, Suite 210, Bothell, WA 98021.

If my name is misspelled on my tickets, what do I do?

Contact our Guest Services Department immediately at 1-800-231-1234 or via email to update the appropriate information to ensure that you do not encounter any problems at the airport at check-in.

What type of hotel accommodations are provided on tour?

All YMT Vacations tours provide standard tourist class hotels, typically 3-4 stars, with either one or two beds and a private bathroom. For international hotels, we recommend bringing a converter and/or adaptor for your electronics, as some countries have different power outlets or electricity voltages. Hotels will either have a hair dryer in-room, or will have one available at the concierge. If you have questions about the specific hotels on your tour, please contact YMT Guest Services to learn more.

Are there restaurants in easy walking distance from our hotels?

Most YMT hotels will have dining options within walking distance or a restaurant in house. Where this is not available, your tour director will inform you of other options. They may make a food stop before arrival at your hotel, or run a shuttle bus to nearby restaurants.

When will I receive the names and addresses of the hotels on my vacation?

Hotel contact information will be included in your final travel documents emailed to you about 4 weeks prior to your departure.

Can I book additional nights at the same hotel?

Yes. If you would like to arrive early or stay later at a specific hotel, feel free to contact the hotel directly to make arrangements. For certain tours, YMT does offer pre-night accommodations. Please contact your Travel Consultant or YMT Guest Services to learn more.

Do I need to fill out the online registration for my cruise line before I go?

It is strongly recommended that you fill out your cruise line's online registration before you leave for your tour. Waiting to complete the immigration form could result in delays at the pier during the embarkation process.

What is the tipping policy aboard ship?

Onboard gratuities average between $12 to $20 per person, per day. Most cruise lines charge this amount directly to your onboard ship account. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please see the front desk staff aboard your cruise.

What is the tipping policy for cruise hosts?

A tip of $1 a day is recommended for cruise hosts. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please see the front desk staff aboard your cruise.

When will I know my cruise cabin assignment and booking number?

Your travel documents will be emailed to you about 4 weeks prior to your departure, and will include your cabin assignment and booking number.

I am a cruise loyalty member, will I receive any perks?

We will forward your past customer information and any membership numbers on to the cruise line; special upgrades and other perks are at the discretion of the cruise line and not controlled by YMT Vacations.

Motor Coach:

What kind of buses (motor coaches) do you use?

We use modern sight-seeing motor coaches with large picture windows that are perfect for witnessing beautiful vistas during the land portion of your vacation. All motor coaches are air-conditioned.

How often does the motor coach stop?

The length of time spent on your motor coach varies depending on the itinerary planned for the day; comfort/sightseeing stops are planned approximately every 2 hours.

How are seats assigned on the motor coach?

To help foster a friendly motor coaching experience, we rotate seating arrangements regularly throughout the tour.

How much should we tip our guides or driver/guides?

On the coach, suggested gratuity is $5-7 per person, per day for your Tour Director or Driver/Guide, and $3-4 per person, per day for your Bus Driver. Cruise Hosts, Drivers, and Tour Directors appreciate receiving their tips in local currency.

• Classic Moscow Tour 5 days/4 nights (every Monday)
• Description

Moscow is a city that can take months, if not years, to get to be known properly, and visitors often do not know where to start - there is so much to see! We will show you the city in a day packed with variety and wonder. In the first half of the day, we will take you around the highlights of the city on our comfortable tour bus, and our guide will keep you entertained with fascinating true stories about the city’s past, present, and future.

We will stop for lunch in a traditional Russian restaurant, where you’ll be able to discover the country’s rich culinary heritage. After lunch, we will take you to the most historic site in Moscow: the Kremlin. We will show you around this city within a city, and you will visit the ancient Kremlin cathedrals, where generations of tsars were crowned and buried.

Then you will visit one of Moscow’s oldest and most fascinating museums - the Kremlin Armory. With its unique collections from the Tsar period: historical armor and weapons, Russian and European silver and gold tableware and jewelry, ancient state regalia, and ceremonial vestments, historic clothing, the carriages used by many of Russia’s tsars, and Fabergé eggs, it truly has something for everybody!

Within the Armory is another great treasure house - the Kremlin Diamond Fund, which hides the former Imperial treasury - the personal gem collections of Russia’s tsars - updated with more recently - discovered specimens. Here you will see the Great Imperial Crown made for Catherine the Great - which alone contains 5000 diamonds - along with other priceless cut and uncut diamonds and other precious stones, many with a fascinating history.

Price per person

• Hotel accommodation (4 nights)
• Meals according to the program (4 breakfasts)
• Transport service according to the program
• Excursions according to the program
• All entrance tickets according to the program
• Way to Moscow and back (air, railway tickets)
• Meeting (or seeing off) at the train station or at the airport
• Lunches and dinners
• Meeting (or seeing off) at the station or at the airport: railway station-hotel - 500 rubles/car, airport-hotel - 1500 rubles/Car
• Additional excursions from our catalog
• River walks
• Tickets to the theater, circus
• You can extend your stay in Moscow for any number of days. We will book additional nights at the hotel and draw up an excursion program if necessary
• Arrival at the hotel on your own. Individual transfer if needed, for add. fee: railway station-hotel - 500 rubles/car, airport-hotel - 1500 rubles/car
• Check-in at 14.00. If you arrived earlier, you can leave your baggage for free in the hotel's luggage room
• 11:00 Meeting with the guide - at the monument to Zhukov G.K. in front of the Historical Museum (metro station Okhotny Ryad) - you can get to the meeting point on your own. It is possible to order an individual transfer from the hotel to the place of departure for an extra charge fee - RUB 500/car

• Return to the hotel on your own
• 07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast at the hotel (buffet)
• 11:00 Meeting with the guide - at the monument to Minin and Pozharsky on Red Square (metro station Okhotny Ryad) - you get to the meeting point on your own. It is possible to order an individual transfer from the hotel to the meeting point for extra charge fee - RUB 500/car
• 11:00 - 14:30 Bus-tour «Date with Moscow» with a ride on the cable car (during the tour there are several exits: Red Square, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Vorobyovy Gory observation deck)

• 11:30 Transfer from your hotel to the Mosfilm studio

• 15:00 Transfer from the Mosfilm studio to your hotel
• 11:00 Meeting with the guide - at the main entrance to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior (metro station Kropotkinskaya) - you get to the meeting point on your own. It is possible to order an individual transfer from the hotel to the meeting point for extra charge fee - RUB 500 / car

• 07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast at the hotel (buffet). Check-out at 12:00. You can leave your baggage for free in the hotel's luggage room
• 11:00 Meeting with the guide - at the arch of the Main entrance to VDNKh (VDNKh metro station) - you get to the meeting point on your own. It is possible to order an individual transfer from the hotel to the meeting point for extra charge fee - RUB 500/car

• At the end of the tour, you independently get to the station / airport or hotel and pick up your luggage from the storage room. Individual transfer at will, for add. fee: hotel - railway station - 500 rubles/car, hotel - airport - 1500 rubles/car

1. Choose your dates

• This group is fully booked
• Few slots in the group
• Lots of slots in the group available!

USA Vacations & Tours

America’s staggering diversity is a huge part of why we can’t possibly get enough of these 50 unique states.

The US is home to the dazzling lights of New York city and the technicolor spectacle of Alaska’s aurora borealis. It ranges from the towering, snowcapped peaks of the Rockies to the impossibly vast, distinctly layered, elegantly carved depths of the Grand Canyon.  It offers everything from the sun-warmed sandy beaches and lushly alive rainforest of Hawaii to Bourbon Street, where the richly spicy aroma of Cajun cooking and the irresistible beat of New Orleans jazz fills the air. 

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