Scandinavia Russia Tour

   
 
 

Travel to Scandinavian & Russian Treasures Tour

19 Days / 12 locations in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia

The most scenic, comprehensive and complete tour of Scandinavia, Finland and Russia on the market!

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Copenhagen
Accommodation: Tivoli Hotel

Arrival in Copenhagen, a transfer to Hotel Tivoli or similar, check-in. Welcome meeting in the evening

 
Day 2     Copenhagen - Oslo
On Board the M/S Crown of Scandinavia
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Copenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively city and one of Europe’s most romantic capitals with its old castles and churches and charming squares and harbours. The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us with all the city’s treasures: the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the Royal Castle, Nyhavn with its restaurants and small boats and the City Hall Square. In the afternoon we embark on the DFDS Seaways overnight ferry bound for Oslo. The ferry offers a wide choice of restaurants, bars, shops and much more. Dinner on-board.

 
Day 3     Oslo - Geilo
Accommodation: Quality Voringsfoss Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Founded in 1048 Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very pleasant and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical and modern architecture. Upon arrival in Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy a walk around the Frogner Park decorated with the unique sculptures of Gustav Vigeland. We pass by the City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the Royal Palace. In the early afternoon we continue our journey to the beautiful Hallingdal Valley. We visit Gol and arrive in Geilo, a small town surrounded by mountains. Check-in at Hotel Dr. Holms or similar. Dinner at hotel.

 
Day 4     Geilo - Bergen
Accommodation: Scandic Hotel Ornen
Meals: Breakfast

Today we enter the breathtaking Norwegian nature. We continue through the Hallingdal Valley, known for its folkloric traditions. We cross the Hardanger mountain plateau and on the descent towards the fjord we pass the famous Voringsfossen Waterfall. We cross the Hardanger Fjord by ferry and continue along its shores to Bergen. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains the history of Bergen is closely connected with the sea and this is very noticeable in the city, especially at the city’s picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour introduces us to this remarkable Hanseatic city with the Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the traditional Fish Market and the city centre with the St. Mary’s Church and Haakon’s Hall. We check-in at Hotel Scandic Ornen or similar.

 
Day 5     Bergen - Stalheim
Accommodation: Stalheim Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

The morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning Norwegian fjord capital. In the early afternoon we travel to the historical town of Voss, which has a scenic background of snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue towards the Naroy Valley and Stalheim, offering a stunning view down the Stalheim Gorge, Check-in at Hotel Stalheim or similar. Dinner at hotel.

 
Day 6     Stalheim - Flam - Fagernes
Accommodation: Fyri Resort Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Today we continue through the fjord region with its formidable water-drowned glacial valleys, flanked by impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we cross the Naroyfjord and reach the village of Flam. Here is offered an optional tour – Flam Railway: one of the most famous and most breath taking railway journeys in the world. In the afternoon the journey continues along the Aurlandfjord. We do a photo stop at the famous Borgund Stave Church before we continue to Fagernes. Check-in at Hotel Quality Fagernes or similar. Dinner at hotel.

 
Day 7     Fagernes - Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Opera
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian fjords behind us and travel back towards Oslo, which we reach early in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza or similar. The balance of the day is spent for exploring more of the Viking capital.

 
Day 8     Oslo - Stockholm
Accommodation: Scandic Grand Central Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Today we head for Stockholm, passing through Norwegian forests. We cross the border and enter the county of Varmland in Sweden. Throughout the balance of the day we drive through typical Swedish landscapes with fertile farmland, blue lakes and thick forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairytales. In the afternoon we arrive at Stockholm. Check-in at Hotel Scandic Grand Central or similar

 
Day 9     Stockholm
Accommodation: Scandic Grand Central Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Stockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, built on 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden, the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and the city centre with its famous City Hall. The afternoon is free for individual visits.

 
Day 10     At Sea
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

The morning is free to explore more of Stockholm individually. Mid-afternoon we leave for the pier to embark on the Tallink Silja Line overnight ferry bound for Helsinki. While we travel slowly down the archipelago past numerous islands and islets we enjoy a sumptuous dinner on board the ship. And afterwards there is a wide choice of entertainment with bars, shops, casino and much more.

 
Day 11     Helsinki
Accommodation: Glo Hotel Art
Meals: Breakfast

Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. Directly after disembarkation we start a sightseeing tour, which takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and the famous Church-in-the-Rock. At the end of the tour we check-in at Hotel Glo Art or similar.

 
Day 12     Helsinki
Accommodation: Glo Hotel Art
Meals: Breakfast

The morning is reserved for exploring more of the Finish capital individually. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, an oasis in the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors from all around Finland.

 
Day 13     Helsinki - St. Petersburg
Accommodation: Sokos Vasilievsky
Meals: Breakfast

Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky or similar.

 
Day 14     St. Petersburg
Accommodation: Sokos Vasilievsky
Meals: Breakfast

St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian "champagne” and snacks.

 
Day 15     St. Petersburg
Accommodation: Sokos Vasilievsky
Meals: Breakfast

The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Russian Kitsch.

 
Day 16     St. Petersburg - Moscow
Accommodation: Park Inn Sadu
Meals: Breakfast

The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya or similar.

 
Day 17     Moscow
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Moscow Lesnaya
Meals: Breakfast

Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes all the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre, and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and Kremlin grounds with a visit to one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow by night tour including an unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla.

 
Day 18     Moscow
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Moscow Lesnaya
Meals: Breakfast

The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh. The evening offers an optional visit to the Old Russian Circus.

 
Day 19     Moscow
Meals: Breakfast

A transfer to the airport after breakfast.

 

Notes

Optional tours will be offered.

Supplement will apply for Nay & June departures during the White Nights period.

Price Includes
Sapsan High-Speed Train St. Petersburg-Moscow Ow (2nd Class)
Service of 1st Class Coach or 1st Class Minivan Throughout the Itinerary
English Speaking Tour Escort
Entrances Church-In-The-Rock in Helsinki, Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Pe
Welcome Letter
5 X Dinner (3 X 3-Course Hotel Dinner and 2 X Buffet Dinner on Board the Fe
1 Overnight at Ferry Stockholm-Helsinki, Promenade Cabins
1 Overnight at Ferry Copenhagen-Oslo, Outside-Cabins
9 Overnights at Centrally Located 4 Star Hotels
Daily Breakfast
Portage at Hotels, Ferry Terminals and Railway Stations
Arrival Transfer Copenhagen
Departure Transfer Moscow
Price Does Not Include
 Russian Visa
 Air
 Optional Excursions
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