Russia and the Baltic (Start Moscow)
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Sightseeing; Sightseeing tour; Red Square; Summer Palace; Excrusions; explorations; Gamla Stan; Sibelius Monument; the Olympic Stadium; Senate Square;
Enjoy 12 Days Russia and the Baltic (Start Moscow) tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Russian Federation, Finland and Sweden. Start off your tour with a guided tour of the Kremlin, a visit Red Square and see Lenin's Mausoleum and St. Basil's domed Cathedral, a travel on the Moscow ...
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- Trip Length:
- 12 days
- Price Range:
- From $1785 to $1869 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
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Jun 25, 2008 to Jul 06, 2008
Oct 01, 2008 to Oct 12, 2008
Aug 20, 2008 to Aug 31, 2008
Aug 13, 2008 to Aug 24, 2008
Jul 02, 2008 to Jul 13, 2008
Jul 23, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008
Sep 03, 2008 to Sep 14, 2008
Jul 16, 2008 to Jul 27, 2008
Sep 17, 2008 to Sep 28, 2008
Jul 09, 2008 to Jul 20, 2008
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Children (2 - 5)
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Adults (25 - 29)
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Enjoy 12 Days Russia and the Baltic (Start Moscow) tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Russian Federation, Finland and Sweden. Start off your tour with a guided tour of the Kremlin, a visit Red Square and see Lenin's Mausoleum and St. Basil's domed Cathedral, a travel on the Moscow Metro and see a performance by the Moscow Circus in Moscow. You will then make your way to Klin to see Tchaikovsky's house, and to Novgrod for a guided tour of the old town and a look at the Millennium Bell. Stop by Petrodvorets to visit the garden and see the fountains of the Tsars' Summer Palace before heading to St. Petersburg for a guided tour of the Hermitage, a look at the St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress and the church of the Spilt Blood and the Admiralty. Stop in Helsinki to see the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium and Senate Square and to visit the 'Church of the Rock' before heading on the tours final stop in Stockholm where you will see Gamla Stan (the old town) and the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace. Moscow Travel Guide and Trip Planner
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Depart for Europe.
Commercial Flight
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day 2 - Moscow
Arrive Moscow.
Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel.
Food and Dining
This evening, meet your Tour Manager and get to know your fellow travellers over dinner. ( Dinner )
Day 3 - 4 - Moscow
Sightseeing
Two full days to discover all Moscow has to offer.
Museums
Visit some of the city's popular museums.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a ride on the famous Moscow Metro. Walk through the Kremlin or shop at Russia's largest department store on Red Square ( Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 5 - Novgorod
Moscow to Novgorod.
Bus
From bustling capital to ancient fortress city. Today we travel to what was once the stronghold of the early Tsars, Novgorod.
Sightseeing
Visit the old Kremlin with its imposing fortress walls and touching World War II war memorials ( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 6 - St. Petersburg
Novgorod to St. Petersburg.
Sightseeing
Today we travel to what some still consider the true capital of Russia, St. Petersburg. Named after Peter the Great, the city was built to be Russia's "Window on Europe".
Sightseeing
We visit Peter's summer palace, Petrodvorets, famous for its baroque architecture and intricate gardens. ( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 7 - St. Petersburg
Sightseeing
Our local guide takes us around St. Petersburg this morning. Step back in time as we tour the Hermitage which now holds what remains of the personal art collection of Catherine the Great.
Performing Arts
Later, take a stroll along the busy Nevsky Prospekt and perhaps take in a performance of the world famous Russian Ballet tonight. (Breakfast)
Day 8 - Helsinki
St. Petersburg to Helsinki.
Bus
Today we farewell the former Soviet Union, making a short stop in the medieval city of Vyborg, before entering Finland.
Sightseeing
We travel through pine forests and reindeer sanctuaries to the quirky capital, Helsinki. ( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 9 - Helsinki
Sightseeing
Helsinki is an interesting mix between Finnish, Swedish and Russian ideals, having been occupied by its neighbours for a large portion of its history.
Sightseeing
Shop along main street Mannerheim, visit the Olympic stadium or maybe take the Hydrofoil across to Estonia's capital, Tallinn. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Stockholm
Helsinki to Stockholm.
More free time in Helsinki this morning before we board our luxurious overnight ferry to Stockholm.
Sailing
Chill out on the upper deck and watch the sun set over Finland as we sail away, shop on the Promenade deck or be pampered in the onboard leisure centre. ( Breakfast )
Day 11 - Stockholm
Sightseeing
Docking in Sweden's capital this morning, it's straight into sightseeing. Wander the narrow streets of Gamla Stan (the old town), see the changing of the guards at the Royal Palace.
Museums
Why not take the opportunity to visit the Vasa museum? ( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 12 - Stockholm
Depart Stockholm.
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. ( Breakfast )
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