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Russia and the Baltic (Start Riga)

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Enjoy 15 Days Russia and the Baltic (Start Riga) tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Latvia, Russian Federation, Finland and Sweden. You will start off this tour in Riga where you will see the Powder Tower, Riga Castle and the Doma Cathedral - the largest church in the baltic states. From Rigo, head to Velikiye-Luki to see the city that was known as 'Little Stalingrad' after a battle in World War II. After that you will be arriving in Moscow where you will take a guided tour of the Kremlin, visit the Red Square and see Lenin's Mausoleum and St. Basil's domed Cathedral, travel on the Moscow Metro, and see a performance by the Moscow Circus. The next stop on the tour is Klin, where you will see Tchaikovsky's house. Stop by Novgorod for a guided tour of the old town and to see the Millennium Bell, and then by Ptrodvorets to visit the garden and see the fountains of the Tsars' Summer Palace. At your next stop, St. Petersburg, take a guided tour of the Hermitage, see the St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress and see the church of the Spilt Blood and the Admiralty. You will then head to Vyborg for an orientation of the town, then to Helsinki to see the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium and Senate Square and to visit the 'Church of the Rock'. Finally, arrive in Stockholm to see Gamla Stan (the old town) and the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Depart for Europe.
Commercial Flight

Your exciting European trip begins.

On the Plane Commercial Flight picture

Day 2 - Riga

 
Arrive Riga.
Hotel

Check-in to your hotel.

Relaxation

Take the opportunity to begin your exploration of Riga or just relax until this evening, when you meet up with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers. (Dinner)


Day 3 - Riga

 
Sightseeing

Today, we take in the sights of Riga and its World Heritage listed city centre. Renowned for its stunning art nouveau architecture, the city is a photographer's dream.

Shopping

Take a stroll through the Central Market and pick up some Latvian delicacies. ( Breakfast )


Day 4 - Velikiye Luki

 
Riga to Velikiye-Luki.
Bus

Today we cross into Mother Russia and travel routes that were once tread by soldiers in famous battles of World War II.

Sightseeing

Our stop in Velikiye-Luki gives you a taste of what's to come. The city has been almost completely rebuilt since 1943 due to the war, a perfect example of Russian resilience. ( Breakfast, Dinner )


Day 5 - Moscow

 
Velikiye-Luki to Moscow.
Sightseeing

On to the nation's capital today, Moscow. Home of the Kremlin, former KGB Headquarters and the famous St. Basil's Cathedral. (Breakfast, Dinner)


Day 6 - 7 - 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.

Shopping

Shop at Russia's largest department store on Red Square. (Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner)


Day 8 - 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - 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 13 - Stockholm

 
Helsinki to Stockholm.
Ferry

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 14 - 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 15 - Stockholm

 
Depart Stockholm.
Airport Transfer

Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. ( Breakfast )


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