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Best of Finland Russia & the Baltic States 2010
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 Discover the often-overlooked treasures of this stunning region. Visit ancient Novgorod, see the colors of St. Basil's Cathedral, and come across thriving Baltic cities where the structures reveal centuries of riveting history and heritage. Highlights St. Petersburg
Novgorod
Tver
Moscow
Minsk
Vilnius
Siauliai
Riga
Tallinn
Helsinki
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
St. Petersburg: See the Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Statue of St. Peter the Great, visit the St. Peter and Paul Fortress. Plus a highlight visit to the Hermitage Museum.Novgorod: Orientation including the Kremlin Fort.Tver: See the Volga River.Moscow: See St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square and visit the Kremlin.Minsk: Orientation tour including the Hero's Hill Monument.Vilnius: Orientation tour includes the Gediminas Square and Tower. Visit the courtyards of the Jesuit University and more.Siauliai: Visit the Hill of Crosses.Riga: Visit St. John's Church and Dom Cathedral. See the State Art Museum.Tallinn: See the old Hanseatic quarter and Luhike Jalq Gate. Visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.Helsinki: See Finlandia Hall, the Senate, the market squares and the Russian church.Dining Highlights
2 full Scandinavian breakfasts in Helsinki12 hot buffet breakfasts elsewhere.2 lunches in Russia.7 three-course dinners.Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in RigaFarewell Dinner with wine in Helsinki. 25 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.A qualified local city guide in Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.Ferry across the Gulf of Finland.Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 16.A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.Important note:
Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements. |
| Call (818) 552-7700 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8692848 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Helsinki. | | Day 2 | Helsinki | Arrive Helsinki :
Welcome to Helsinki, capital of Finland. This afternoon after check-in there's time to relax and unwind. This evening, we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Seaside | | Day 3 | St. Petersburg | Helsinki - St. Petersburg (3 nights) :
This morning it's an early departure for our journey into Russia, passing the timber center of Kotka. Then the forests of Karelia lead to the former city of the Tsars, St. Petersburg. This evening we will enjoy complimentary champagne with dinner. Later, maybe visit a theater for a Russian folklore show? (Scandinavian Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya (3 nights) | | Day 4 & 5 | St. Petersburg | St. Petersburg sightseeing & at leisure :
Featured on our sightseeing tour are the Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the statue of Peter the Great and a visit of the Peter and Paul Fortress. During our time in St. Petersburg we will also enjoy an included visit to the Hermitage Museum to see one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections. (Buffet breakfast / Buffet breakfast)
| | Day 6 | Novgorod | St. Petersburg - Novgorod :
This afternoon our drive takes us across the vast Russian plains to ancient Novgorod. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us the Kremlin Fort and grounds, Millennium Monument and the St. Sophia Cathedral. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Beresta Palace | | Day 7 | Moscow | Novgorod - Tver Region - Moscow (3 nights) :
After breakfast, we will delight in a full day's scenic drive through picturesque villages to the Tver region. On our arrival we'll enjoy an included lunch. Then our journey takes us on to Klin, once home of Tchaikovsky, before arriving in Moscow. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya | | Day 8 & 9 | Moscow | Moscow sightseeing & at leisure :
On our first day our sightseeing tour features such highlights as St. Basil's domed cathedral, Red Square and a visit to the Kremlin. Then during your time at leisure in Moscow perhaps take an optional excursion to visit the Tsar's Treasury Chamber or maybe the St. Sergius Monastery and handicraft market? During your stay in Moscow, your Tour Director will also share with you a Hidden Treasure of this fascinating city. Tonight maybe enjoy an evening at the exciting Moscow State Circus! (Buffet breakfast / Buffet breakfast) | | Day 10 | Minsk | Moscow - Minsk :
Today we follow in the steps of Napoleon's retreating army in 1812, passing near Borodino and making a stop in the Smolensk region for an included lunch. Then we're off to the border between Russia and the independent state of Belarus en route to Minsk. Here an orientation shows us the Hero's Hill Memorial as well as other highlights of this city. Tonight, we enjoy a dinner of traditional cuisine at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel Europe | | Day 11 | Vilnius | Minsk - Vilnius :
This morning via Osm'any we head toward the border with Lithuania, then on to the capital, Vilnius. Our guided walking tour takes in views of the Bishop's Palace, now the Presidential Palace, and the university. We also visit the Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul which has exceptional sculptural decoration. Then we walk to the Gates of Dawn, the Carmelite Church of St. Theresa, the former Jewish Ghetto, the cathedral and new Royal Palace excavations. We will also see the Church of St. Anna and the site of the synagogue destroyed by Hitler in the last war. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Reval Lietuva | | Day 12 | Riga | Vilnius - Siauliai - Riga (2 nights) :
After an early lunch we depart from Vilnius with our first stop being a visit to Siauliai and the Hill of Crosses - symbol of resistance against Soviet occupation. Later, we arrive at the Latvian border and ancient Riga, Latvia's capital, made famous by the stories of Baron von Munchhausen. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Reval Latvija | | Day 13 | Riga | Riga sightseeing & at leisure :
We tour this city in the shadow of the 14th century cafestle of the Livonian knights with a local guide. We visit St. John's Church and the Dom Cathedral dating back to the 13th century, and see the State Art Museum. Riga has long been one of the most thriving cities on the Baltic - within the extensive old town are narrow medieval streets, Gothic and Baroque churches, 19th century municipal buildings and Hanseatic warehouses, which we will see on the walking section of our sightseeing tour, as well as the Tris Braili where we may admire the medieval architecture. Later,
there's free time to explore before we enjoy a Highlight Dinner of local specialties in a restaurant tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner) | | Day 14 | Tallinn | Riga - Tallinn :
Today's drive takes us along the Gulf of Riga and into Estonia. Then we travel via Parnu, a popular vacation resort of sandy beaches, as we head to the Estonian capital, Tallinn, for the night. Tonight, maybe take a stroll through this charming town. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Reval Olympia | | Day 15 | Helsinki | Tallinn sightseeing - Helsinki :
Our morning sightseeing tour in this pretty town explores the beautifully preserved streets of the old Hanseatic Quarter with its ancient battlements and the 15th century Luhike Jalq Gate. We also visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the old town hall before we board our ship for the sea-crossing to Helsinki in Finland. On our arrival this evening, sightseeing reveals Finlandia Hall, the Senate and Market Squares, broad boulevards and the domed Russian church. Tonight we get together with our Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Radisson Blu Seaside | | Day 16 | Return USA | Helsinki - USA :
This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and touring friends as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Scandinavian Breakfast) |
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