Overview
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, covering over 17 million square kilometers, and encompassing more than one-eighth of Earth's inhabited land area
Inclusions
- Thirteen night accomodation with breakfast
- Return airport transfer
- Tours as per the itinerary
Exclusions
- Visa Fee
- Tips to guide & driver
- Airfare
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Moscow, Russia
Welcome to Moscow - the capital and the largest city of Russia. On arrival, you will be met by your Tour Manager / Local Representative outside the custom area who will welcome you and take you to your hotel for check -in (Check-in time is after 3.00 pm). Later, in the evening enjoy a performance at the famous Russian Circus. Overnight in Moscow
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Moscow, Russia
Today, on your guided city tour, visit the Kremlin, which includes Patriarch’s Palace, Terem Palace and Cathedral Square, which houses many churches with exquisite golden domes. Visit the world famous Red Square, see Leo Tolstoy Street, Triumphal Arch, White House, Arbat Square, Boulevard Ring, Tverskaya Street and Manezh Square. Later, visit the Metro station of Moscow often called ‘the people’s palaces’, for their elegant designs, lavish and profuse use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. Today, you also have the opportunity to ride on the Metro. Overnight in Moscow
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St. Petersburg, Russia
Today, proceed to the train station for our High Speed Sapsan train to St. Petersburg. On a guided city tour, drive along the ‘Great Perspective’ famous today as Nevsky Prospect, lined with marble palaces of Russian royalty and aristocracy. Visit Issac’s Cathedral - the main church of the Russian Empire. Next, visit to The Peter and Paul Fortress - the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini’s designs from 1706-1740. Overnight in St.Petersburg
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St. Petersburg, Russia
Today, visit the Catherine Palace - see the spacious ballroom, the “Grand Hall” or the “Hall of Lights”, with a spectacular painted ceiling, and comprises numerous distinctively decorated smaller rooms, including the reproduced Amber Room. Visit the Hermitage Museum, the gigantic collection of nearly three million objects. Overnight in St. Petersburg
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Helsinki Finland, High-Speed Allegro Train to Helsinki
Today, drive to the St.Petersburg station to board our High- Speed Allegro Train to Helsinki. On arrival, we check into the hotel. Overnight in Helsinki.
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Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia
Today, we check out of the hotel and proceed on a guided city tour of Helsinki. See the important and interesting parts of,Helsinki - Presidential Palace, Lutheran Church, Senate Square, Opera House and Sibelius Park. Next, we visit the Helsinki Cathedral and,Uspenski Cathedral. Helsinki cathedral is an Evangelic Lutheran church, and for many it is the symbol of Helsinki and the Uspenski Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral on the Katajanokka peninsula in Helsinki. It is the largest Orthodox church in western Europe.Later, we drive to the pier to take a ferry to Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea. Overnight at the hotel in Tallinn
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Tallinn, Estonia and Overnight Ferry to Stockholm
Today, we proceed for a guided city tour of Tallinn. Your journey begins with a drive through the beautiful district of Kadriorg. You will also see the Toompea Hill, Parliament building, Dome Church, St. Nicholas Church, Town Hall Square, St. Catherine & acute Passage, Kadriorg Park and Castle. Next, we Visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral which is an orthodox cathedral in the old Town. It was built to a design,by Mikhail Preobrazhensky in a typical Russian revival style and is Tallinn’s largest and grandest orthodox cupola cathedral. Later, we drive to, the pier to board the overnight ferry to Stockholm. Overnight on board the Ferry (Sea View Cabin)
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Stockholm, Sweden
Today, we disembark and proceed on a guided city tour of Stockholm. Built on 14 Islands, you are never far from the water in Stockholm. See the City Hall, Opera House and Alfred Nobel’s House. Next, we proceed to visit the famous Vasa museum - Sweden’s most visited museum enshrining the warship Vasa, sunk inside Stockholm harbor while on her maiden voyage in 1628. The ship was built to the order of the great Vasa king, Gustavus Adolphus, and was the most powerful war galleon. Later, we visit Royal Palace home of the Swedish royal family. The Palace houses several of the greatest and most interesting sights in Stockholm - the Royal Apartments, the Hall of State and much more. Then, we visit the Stockholm City Hall - one of Sweden’s most famous buildings. The Stockholm City Hall is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10th December each year. Overnight at the hotel in Stockholm
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Stockholm, Flight to Bergen, Norway
Today, we check-out of the hotel and drive to the airport for our flight to Bergen. Its city center is situated among a group of mountains known as “De Syv Fjell” and it is the second largest city in Norway. On arrival, we begin our guided panoramic city tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled houses, and the old Hanseatic, Quarter. Later, we proceed to The Floibanen Funicular in Bergen which is one of the most popular attractions in all of Norway. The funicular ride up to the top of Floyen mountain (320 metres above sea level) takes 5-6 minutes. The ride itself is spectacular and the views of Bergen only improve the closer you get to the top. There is also a cafe and restaurant with breathtaking views. Overnight at the hotel in Bergen. (B, IL, D)
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Norway in a Nutshell and Geilo, Norway
Today, drive to Voss and take a train to Myrdal which is surrounded by rivers, mountains, fjord and lakes. Ride the Myrdal railway station to board Scenic Flamsbana train to enjoy the most beautiful train journey in the world Myrdal - Flam. This train ride will give you the breathtaking experience of Norway. See the magnificent Kjosfossen Waterfall. Later take a leisurely cruise to Gudvangen and experience one of the most beautiful and popular fjord areas in Norway. Upon arrival, soak in the spectacular natural beauty, peace and harmony. Join your coach and drive to Geilo - a town in southern Norway known for ski resorts and mountain trails. Overnight in Geilo/ Honefoss. (B, ID)
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Oslo, Norway
Today, drive to Oslo. Upon arrival a guided panoramic city tour of Oslo, see Parliament Square, National Galleries, Karl Johan shopping street, Royal Palace and Akershus Castle, The Norwegian Defence Museum and City Hall. Next visit Vigeland Park, where you will see sculpted works of Gustav Vigeland. Later, we visit the Polar Ship Museum, which houses the most famous Norwegian polar exploration boat of all time, the icebreaker Fram. Overnight at the hotel in Oslo. (B, L, D)
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Malmo, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark
Today, we check-out of the hotel and drive to Copenhagen. Enroute we bypass the cities of Gothenburg and Malmo in Sweden. On reaching Sweden’s third largest city Malmo, we proceed on guided panoramic city tour of Malmo city. See Sankt Petri church, Malmo Opera and Music theater, Gustav Adolf square and City hall. Later, we drive on the oresund bridge. The 16 km bridge and tunnel links, Malmo with Denmark’s capital Copenhagen. It is situated on the Islands of Zealand and Amager. Overnight at the hotel in Copenhagen. (B, D)
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Today, we proceed for a guided panoramic city tour of Copenhagen which reveals impressive sights such as the Renaissance Stock Exchange, Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace and Danish Parliament. Also see the ‘Little Mermaid’ the national symbol of Denmark, the statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s sad fairytale.Next, we visit Rosenborg Castle. Later, enjoy the sights of Copenhagen on your canal cruise. Overnight at the hotel in Copenhagen. (B, IL, D)
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Return Home with Wonderful Memories
Today, we check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home. Its time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future. (B)
