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Itinerary
Day 1 Depart for Europe
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day 2 Arrive Moscow
Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. This evening, meet your Tour Manager and get to know your fellow travellers over dinner. (D)
Day 3 and 4 Moscow
Two full days to discover all Moscow has to offer. Vist some of the city's popular museums and enjoy a ride on the famous Moscow Metro. Walk through the Kremlin or shop at Russia's largest department store on Red Square (B)(B,D)
Day 5 Moscow to Novgorod
From bustling capital to ancient fortress city. Today we travel to what was once the stronghold of the early Tsars, Novgorod. Visit the old Kremlin with its imposing fortress walls and touching World War II war memorials (B,D)
Day 6 Novgorod to St. Petersburg
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". We visit Peter's summer palace, Petrodvorets, famous for its baroque architecture and intricate gardens. (B,D)
Day 7 St. Petersburg
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. Later, take a stroll along the busy Nevsky Prospekt and perhaps take in a performance of the world famous Russian Ballet tonight. (B)
Day 8 St. Petersburg to Helsinki
Today we farewell the former Soviet Union, making a short stop in the medieval city of Vyborg, before entering Finland. We travel through pine forests and reindeer sanctuaries to the quirky capital, Helsinki. (B,D)
Day 9 Helsinki
Helsinki is an interesting mix between Finnish, Swedish and Russian ideals, having been occupied by its neighbours for a large portion of its history. Shop along main street Mannerheim, visit the Olympic stadium or maybe take the Hydrofoil across to Estonia's capital, Tallinn. (B)
Day 10 Helsinki to Stockholm
More free time in Helsinki this morning before we board our luxurious overnight ferry to Stockholm. 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. (B)
Day 11 Stockholm
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 and why not take the opportunity to visit the Vasa museum? (B,D)
Day 12 Depart Stockholm
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
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Dates & Prices Return to 18-35 Trips You pick your payment amounts up to 45 days before departure. Secure your spot for just $200
Dates
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Dates
Prices
May 3
$2085
June 3
$2139
May 20
$2139
June 10
$2139
May 27
$2139
June 17
$2139
June 24
$2139
July 1
$2195
August 5
$2195
July 8
$2195
August 12
$2139
July 15
$2195
August 19
$2139
July 22
$2195
August 26
$2139
July 29
$2195
September 2
$2139
September 16
$2139
September 30
$2139
*Prices are not guaranteed until time of booking
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All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!
Included
- Moscow: Guided tour of the Kremlin; Visit Red Square and see Lenin's Mausoleum and St. Basil's domed Cathedral; Travel on the Moscow Metro; See a performance by the Moscow Circus
- Klin: See Tchaikovsky's house
- Novgorod: Guided tour of the old town; See the Millennium Bell
- Petrodvorets: Visit the garden and see the fountains of the Tsars' Summer Palace
- St. Petersburg: Guided tour of the Hermitage; See the St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress; See the church of the Spilt Blood and the Admiralty.
- Vyborg: Orientation of the town
- Helsinki: See the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium and Senate Square; Visit the 'Church of the Rock'
- Stockholm: See Gamla Stan (the old town) and the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace
Accommodations
- 9 nights accommdodation in superior tourist class hotels and 1 overnight Baltic Cruise
- 10 Continental breakfasts (B) and 6 three-course dinner – as per itinerary
- Transfer from Moscow airport to hotel (flight arrival and airport details must be provided for transfer)
- Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver
- Local guides in Moscow and St. Petersburg
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
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For this singles vacation, you need a valid passport with an expiration date no less than six (6) months after the scheduled return date.
Moscow
- Moscow Metro Tour (Euro 9.00)
- See the local view of Moscow on a guided tour of Stalin's "Palaces for the Workers" - the stations of the Moscow Metro. Underneath the city is one of the world's largest and most intriguing galleries where the icons of Communism can still be seen.
- Guided Tour of Armoury Museum in Kremlin (Euro 24.00)
- Experience the full glory of the Kremlin with a guided tour of the Royal Armoury to see the collected treasures of the Tsars. The museum houses a collection of priceless Faberge Eggs, and personal possessions of the Romanov dynasty from the time of Peter the Great.
- Guided Tour of Missile and Military Museum (Euro 12.00)
- A chance to learn about the awesome military power that existed in the USSR. See missiles, tanks, fighter jets, and an array of military nostalgia from the Cold War era and take the opportunity to buy souvenir pendants, flags and other trinkets.
- Tour of Statue Park and Gorky Park (Euro 10.00)
- Enjoy an afternoon south of the river as you visit two of the most famous parks in Moscow. The 'Statue Park' surrounds a famous art gallery and contains many statues from the communist era, including the only remaining statue of Stalin! Our guide will make history come alive with personal accounts of life behind the "iron curtain". Then time to explore the world-famous Gorky park. Entrance into both parks is included.
St. Petersburg
- Guided Tour of Siege of Leningrad Memorial (Euro 8.50)
- Visit the World War II memorial to the one million people who lost their lives during the Siege of Leningrad. Our guide takes us through the memorial and explains the historical significance of the siege, and the impact on the people of the city.
- Evening Canal Cruise (Euro 15.00)
- Join us on an evening cruise weaving through the canals of the Neva River to discover why St. Petersburg is known as the "Venice of the North". Glimpse the famous Aurora battleship and the drawbridges that are opened every night.
- Guided Tour of Peter and Paul's Fortress (Euro 11.50)
- We visit Peter the Great's original fortress which was constructed over 300 years ago to protect the newly built city of St. Petersburg. Our visit includes entry into the Cathedral to see the final resting place of all the Tsars from Peter I to Alexander III, and the tombs of the last Tsar Nicholas II and his family. An interesting journey through Russian Imperial history.
- Mumu Traditional Dinner (Euro 23.00)
- An evening at a traditional restaurant named after Ivan Turgenev's famous story of Mumu the dog. Your chance to try beef stroganoff - a dish created in the Stroganoff Palace of St. Petersburg. The dinner consists of a three-course meal including a glass of champagne and coffee.
- Russian Ballet Performance (Approx. Euro 60.00 - 70.00)
- This is your opportunity to see world-famous Russian Ballet in the city where the 'Nutcracker' & 'Swan Lake' came to life. For over 270 years St. Petersburg has been the home of ballet, producing such greats as Anna Pavlova and Rudolf Nureyev. If there is one place in the world to experience ballet, St Petersburg is it!
Helsinki
- Day Trip to Tallinn (Euro 42.00)
- Add another country to your trip by catching a hydrofoil to Tallinn - the capital of Estonia. Wander the cobbled streets of the old town which has been dramatically rebuilt since the fall of the USSR.
Stockholm
- Tour Of The Town Hall (60.00 Swedish Krone)
- Visit one of the most outstanding examples of modern architecture in Europe. The town hall was completed in 1923 and is the venue every year for the Nobel Prize banquet. A local guide will explain the various styles of architecture which make this building so unique, including the room containing 19 million gold mosaic tiles.
