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About your trip
Hello, and welcome to FMGB Travel! You are about to be embarking on a trip of a lifetime, visiting many historic and culturally rich locations. You will be going to Russia, Italy, Paris, London, and Scotland, and your trip will last a total of 11 days. These days will be filled with guided tours of some of the world’s most spectacular locations, including the Colosseum, which is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. You will learn about the rich culture and history of all these locations, and even have some days to relax and unwind on the beaches of Messina, Sicily as well as three days in Disneyland Paris. This is guaranteed to be the trip of a lifetime, so bring your friends and family and get ready to embark on a life changing journey!
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day 1: Moscow, russia
The first location in Moscow that you will be visiting is Lenin’s Mausoleum. Lenin was a Russian lawyer, revolutionary, and the leader of the Bolshevik party and of the October Revolution. He was the first leader of the USSR and the government that took over Russia in 1917. His body has been on display since his death in 1924 in Lenin's Mausoleum in Red Square in the centre of Moscow. You will spend one day here. There is no entrance fee to view Lenin’s body, so it will be a nice vacation for your wallet as well!
St. Basil’s Cathedral is Moscow’s most famous artistic work of architecture. Also called "Pokrovsky Cathedral" or "The Cathedral of Intercession of the Virgin by the Moat", it is the most recognizable Russian building. This Cathedral means to Russians the same as the Eiffel Tower to the French, being an honorable symbol of their past, present, and future. Some historians even claim that Ivan the Terrible blinded the architect who constructed the Cathedral to prevent him from making another building as great as it.
day 2: st. petersburg, russia
Yusupov Palace was once the primary residence of the Yusupov Royal family in St. Petersburg, Russia. The building was where Rasputin was murdered on December 17, 1916. The palace is said to be haunted by the ghost of Rasputin, and is a popular site for tourists. The palace is open daily from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. You will spend one day here touring the palace and see all it has to offer.
days 3-5: disneyland paris
Disneyland is one of the most iconic vacation spots in the world, from the location in LA to Disneyworld in Florida, people of all ages can enjoy Disneyland. Since there happens to be a Disneyland in Paris, we just couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit. There is even a ride based off the movie Ratatouille, which is set in Paris. You will be here for three days, which is just enough time to see a majority of this iconic park.
days 6-7: france
The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people in a small part of a tunnel network built to consolidate Paris' ancient stone mines. It is open to the public, and is one of the only places in the world where you can get up close and personal with an open, underground cemetery. The Paris Catacombs are open every day but Monday from 10 am–8 pm and last admission is at 7 pm. You will spend one day here, exploring the Catacombs and all that Paris has to offer.
The Château de Brissac is a French château in the commune of Brissac-Quincé, located in the département of Maine-et-Loire, France. The property is owned by the Cossé-Brissac family, whose head bears the French noble title of Duke of Brissac. Its scenic views and historic value, not to mention a guided tour of the first three floors make it an ideal location for tourists. Most tours are given in French, but a translation is available in English.
day 8: sicily, italy
This location is historically symbolic because it is where one of the most destructive and deadly disease began to spread on a large scale. This occured when 12 ships from the Black Sea docked at the Sicilian port of Messina and from there, the disease was established in Europe. In addition to this, you will be spending a large part of the day in Messina’s gorgeous beaches. You will be able to relax and unwind on the beautiful shores, and swim in the clear oceans. You will be taking this stop in order to rest up from a busy day in the Catacombs of Paris the day before. You will be spending just one day here. After this, you will be travelling to the Colosseum, so enjoy this slower paced day at the beach, you have a busy few days ahead of you!
day 9: ROme, Italy
The Colosseum in Rome is one of the most famous and well known places ever, being one of the seven wonders of the world. Naturally, this was an important stop to make, and you will get to experience it fully in a guided tour. You will spend one day here and in the surrounding areas, exploring Rome and its rich history.
day 10: London, England
The Globe Theatre is a famous London theatre where the plays of William Shakespeare were performed. It was built by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and was destroyed by fire on June 29, 1613. This is one of the most historic and beautiful theaters in the world, and you will have a chance to take a guided tour with an expert of the theater. The tour lasts approximately 40 minutes, so you will have time to catch a show afterwards!
day 11: edinburgh, scotland
Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. With a long rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, it is a perfect spot for tourists. This castle was home to many kings and queens over the centuries, including Queen Margaret and her son, who later became King David I. Guided tours are available, and tickets can be booked online.
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On this trip, you will be embarking on a thrilling journey to ten different and exciting locations. Each bearing a historic and rich history, these landmarks are some of the most famous and desirable travel destinations. To start off our journey, the first location will be Lenin’s mausoleum in Russia. Lenin was a Russian lawyer, revolutionary, and the leader of the Bolshevik party and of the October Revolution. He was the first leader of the USSR and the government that took over Russia in 1917 ("The Telling-tale," 2001). His body has been on display since his death in 1924 in Lenin's Mausoleum in Red Square in the centre of Moscow. This is a sight that is a once in a lifetime opportunity, as Lenin was an important factor in Russian history. Not only will this trip be fun, but it will be educational as well. With guided tours in almost every location we visit, you will gain knowledge of people, places, and cultures that you never would have known before. Lenin’s mausoleum has a large political and cultural significance. Not only will you be seeing this important Russian figure, you will also get the chance to learn more about Russia history and how Lenin changed the government, and how we can see those changes today.
In addition to your experience in Russia, you will also have the chance to see the Catacombs in Paris. The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people in a small part of a tunnel network built to consolidate Paris' ancient stone mines. It is open to the public, and is one of the only places in the world where you can get up close and personal with an open, underground cemetery. You will have the chance to learn a lot from this experience, as this will give info on the rich history of Paris and why such a thing like the Catacombs were even needed. This destination holds a huge cultural significance, because as Paris grew, it eventually ran into a major problem: by the 17th century, enough people had lived and died in Paris that its cemeteries were overflowing with graves to the point when corpses, at times became uncovered. This led to the creation of the catacombs, which were a mass burial site. By the time these burials ended, 6 million Parisians' bones came to their final resting place in the city's catacombs (Solis, 2006). This is the only place in the world where you can see a sight such as this one, which makes for an interesting experience.
One of the most famous locations in the world, The Colosseum, is on the list for your trip. It is one of the seven wonders of the world, so why would you not want to see that? It’s rich history is only one of the reasons why it is such a popular travel location, second only to its beauty and structure. It has a huge cultural impact on Rome, as it is one of the most famous and popular structures there (Barbi, 2007). The Colosseum was built in Rome in 70 AD, which is explored and told during a guided tour that you will partake in. Hopefully, you will be able to walk away from this experience with a greater knowledge of Rome, the colosseum, and its history.
Finally, the Globe Theater in London is one of your final destinations. This world-renowned theater is so well known mostly because of Shakespeare, who performed there many times, as his theater company built it. In the Globe Theatre, the plays of William Shakespeare were performed, yet it was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613. It was rebuilt in 1614, which is how we see it today (Covington, 1997). You will have a chance to learn about the culture of this place, and gain a greater knowledge especially on Shakespeare and his huge impact on the literary and theatrical world. In addition, your guided tour is taking place during a rehearsal in the theater, which will give you the opportunity to sit in on a rehearsal and learn more from that experience. Overall, this trip will teach you much about the rich history of the world, giving you an up close and personal experience with some of the most famous and important places in the world.