Baltics, Helsinki & St. Petersburg Tour: Estonia-Latvia-Lithuania-Finland-Russia

This fabulous tour allows you to visit five countries in ten days! From Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania to Finland and Russia you are sure to embrace new cultures and ways of life on a daily basis. Travel to Riga where you can find beautiful palaces and gardens built in the early 1700’s. From Riga you travel to Vilnius which is known for the beauty and history that embody the Old Town, you are sure to make the most of this fantastic city as you take a walking tour that allows you to admire the unique architecture and churches that stand in the city. Tallinn is also known for its colourful history and striking architecture, to get to grips with this fantastic town you can take an exciting walking tour. Helsinki is the next destination on the tour and it is a thriving metropolis to be admired. Its culture is influenced by both East and West and this can be seen from its inhabitants and the city itself. The final destination on the tour is Russia’s former capital, St Petersburg. This is a city rich in history, spurring from its foundation in the 1700’s. Also known as the Venice of the North this city has so much to offer travellers in the way of its architecture and major tourist attractions such as the Hermitage, Pushkin Palace and the beautiful Peterhof and grounds.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights from London Heathrow, including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges
• Flight from Vilnius to Tallinn
• Ferry ticket from Tallinn to Helsinki
• Second class train ticket from Helsinki to St Petersburg
• Arrival and departure airport/ train station transfers
• Chosen hotel accommodation based on 2 sharing a twin/double with private en-suite facilities
• Excursions as per itinerary
• Services of an English speaking guide

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Regional UK Flights
• Russian Visas
• Optional Excursions

Day 1	You arrive in Riga and transfer to your hotel where you can spend the night.
Day 2	Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before enjoying a walking city tour of Riga. This tour leads you down the cobbled streets of the Old Town where you can see a variety of architecture including gothic, baroque, classic and art nouveau. Further explore the city as you please with a free afternoon.
Day 3	Have breakfast in your hotel before continuing your travels to Vilnius. At this point you also have the chance to take an optional private transfer to Vilnius which includes a tour of Rundale Palace. This spectacular palace dates back to 1736 and all 138 rooms are now open for public viewing. Upon arrival in Riga you transfer to your chosen hotel where you will spend the night.
Day 4	On day four enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a walking city tour of Vilnius. This tour allows you to appreciate all of the historical architecture in Vilnius and allows you to get up close and personal with the city. Vilnius is well known for its beautiful churches including St Peter and Pauls and St Anne’s. Enjoy a free afternoon in Vilnius and spend the night at your hotel.
Day 5	Following breakfast at your hotel transfer to the airport for your flight to Tallinn. Upon arrival in Tallinn you transfer to your hotel.
Day 6	Wake up with breakfast in your hotel before going on a walking city tour of Tallinn. This tour begins in the town of Toompea where there is much architecture and beauty to be admired. From here you will see the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Dome Church. Spend some free time exploring Tallinn before spending the night in your hotel.
Day 7	Breakfast is provided at your hotel in Tallinn before you transfer to the pier for departure to Helsinki. Upon arrival in Helsinki you transfer your hotel. From here you can enjoy a walking city sightseeing tour with an English speaking guide who walks and talks you through some beautiful sights such as Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, South Harbour and Senate Square.
Day 8	From Helsinki transfer to St Petersburg by rail (after morning meal). Upon arrival to St Petersburg you are transferred to your hotel. Spend some free time in St Petersburg or entertain yourself with an optional excursion.
Day 9	Today you have some free time to enjoy sightseeing or you can enjoy an optional excursion.
Day 10	Your trip comes to an end here as you are transferred to the airport.

St. Petersburg package tour: a taste of Russian elegance

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A trip to St Petersburg is a taste of true Russian elegance. The former capital has everything from the world renowned Hermitage with its hidden treasures to the impressive Pushkin Palace, one of the most striking palaces in Europe. This five day trip allows you to embrace the best of St Petersburg and is sure to spark the desire to come back for more!

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow, including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• 4 nights Half Board accommodation based on 2 sharing a twin / double room
• City Sightseeing tour of St Petersburg
• All other excursions as outlined in the Itinerary
• Services of an Intourist English speaking guide

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Russian Visa
• Regional UK flight connections

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Day 1	FLY TO ST PETERSBURG You have arrived in the beautiful St Petersburg. You are transferred to the hotel Moskva and your exciting journey can begin!
Day 2	ST PETERSBURG Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and allow yourself to be swept into the culture and grace that epitomises St Petersburg. Some of the sights that are included are Nevsky prospect, St Isaac’s Cathedral, the Admiralty and Peter and Paul’s Fortress.
Day 3	ST PETERSBURG Visit the magnificent Hermitage and view the dozens of halls packed with wonderful artefacts. Take a trip to the impressive Peter and Paul Fortress. Enjoy your penultimate evening in the picturesque city at leisure.
Day 4	ST PETERSBURG Take a trip to the Pushkin Palace, also known as Catherine’s Summer Palace, named after Catherine the Great. Let its beauty soak in – this is regarded to be one of the most striking and extravagant palaces in the continent!
Day 5	FLY TO UK After experiencing all things magnificent that St Petersburg has to offer, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

If you would prefer to travel more independently to St Petersburg or have a slightly different itinerary in mind, please contact us for your own personalized tailor made quote.

Free upgrade: Moscow-St.Petersburg river cruise

One of the most appealing ways to appreciate the beauty of the endless landscape of Russia, along with the exquisite charm of her cities, is to take a Russian River Cruise.
The route from Moscow to St Petersburg captures the best of these two Russian Giants as well as almost everything in between.
This is one of our popular routes and the itinerary for Moscow to St Petersburg is as follows:
Moscow • Uglich • Yaroslavl • Goritsy • Kizhi • St Petersburg

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• Accommodation in twin berth cabin with private en-suite facilities
• Full board each day (from evening dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 12)
• Welcome Cocktail and Captain’s Farewell Dinner
• All shore excursions as outlined in the itinerary
• Services of English speaking guides
• Airport departure taxes, fuel surcharges and port taxes

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Russian Visa
• Regional flight connections

Contact us for excellent rates and service on the above additions to your tour!

This tour also operates in reverse with an 11 day / 10 night itinerary, with one night less in St Petersburg.

Moscow – St Petersburg (12 days / 11 nights)

Day 1-3	FLY LONDON-MOSCOW Transfer from the airport to your vessel. Enjoy a guided City Tour of Moscow by coach. Visit the famous Kremlin and one Cathedral, with lunch in the city included. Exact itinerary will be given upon arrival. Dinner on Day 1, and 3 meals daily included.
Day 4	UGLICH Visit the ancient Russian town Uglich, founded in 1148 it contains some of Russia’s most striking churches. On the walking city tour visit the territory of the Kremlin, St. Dmitry on the Blood Church, and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Day 5	YAROSLAVL Visit Yaroslavl, one of Russia’s oldest and best-known provincial cities. Founded in 1010, Yaroslavl is located along Russia’s "Golden Ring". During the coach and walking tour you have the chance to explore Yaroslavl’s ancient history and architecture including visits to the Church of Epiphany and Church of St Elijah the Prophet with its icons and frescoes from the 17th century. Visit the local market (free time), or enjoy an Interactive tour of the former Governor’s House which is now an art gallery.
Day 6	GORITSY Visit Goritsy, a tiny settlement where the largest Russian Orthodox monastery of the Russian North, the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, is located. Also enjoy the museum of icons.
Day 7	KIZHI* Visit the entrancing island of Kizhi. The island is located at the northern end of Lake Onega. Here you can see the Open Air Museum of Wooden Architecture, where you will be able to gain an insight into Russian history and view collections sourced from all over Russia. The Church of Transfiguration with its 22 domes, all built without a single nail, is the ultimate in Russian church architecture. The Kizhi museum is one of the most interesting cultural sights in Northern Russia, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. *except May 04 – May 15 when this day is spent on board.
Day 8	MANDROGUI You can enjoy some time outdoors in the beautiful surroundings of Mandrogui. Here you can find several masterpieces of wooden architecture. Meet the villagers as they present a special programme designed to demonstrate their traditions and culture. There is also a museum of Russian Vodka in Remeslennaya Sloboda, where tourists can learn about the history of Russian vodka production. Enjoy walks along the village and through the forest until late in the afternoon, when your amazing journey continues. Enjoy a picnic lunch of traditional Russian shashlik (shish kebab) which is served buffet style ashore. Tonight enjoy a magnificent Farewell Gala dinner on board of the ship.
Day 9	ST PETERSBURG Enjoy a guided coach tour of St. Petersburg. See what St. Petersburg has to offer, including the Peter & Paul Fortress and the Church of Christ’s Resurrection (The Saviour of the Blood). Visit the historic Peter and Paul Fortress which dates back to 1703 and the construction of St Petersburg. Visit the sacred Peter and Paul Cathedral which contains the tombs of the Romanov monarchs.
Day 10	ST PETERSBURG Enjoy a visit to one of the world’s most famous museums, the Hermitage, housed in the former Winter Palace. From the 1760s onwards, the Winter Palace was the main residence of the Russian Tsars. Magnificently located on the bank of the river Neva, this Baroque style palace is one of the major attractions of St. Petersburg. The museum contains a vast collection of Western Art, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Picasso and many other great artists.
Day 11	ST PETERSBURG Visit the suburbs of St Petersburg and one of the most magnificent summer palaces in the world. The Peterhof is a palace, fountain and park complex, and an outstanding landmark of Russian art and culture of the 18-19th centuries. Founded by Emperor Peter the Great, this was the official royal summer residence.
Day 12	ST PETERSBURG Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

St Petersburg – Moscow (11 days / 10 nights)

Day 1-3	ST PETERSBURG Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Enjoy as city tour by bus where you can view many spectacular sights that St Petersburg has to offer. Also pay a visit to the Peter and Paul fortress, and the worlds famous Hermitage museum.
Day 4	MANDROGUI Enjoy a picnic lunch of traditional Russian shashlik (shish kebab) which is served buffet style ashore. Today you also have some free time to relax and explore the beautiful Mandrogui with walks through the village and forest.
Day 5	KIZHI Visit the entrancing island of Kizhi. The island is located at the northern end of Lake Onega. Here you can see the Open Air Museum of Wooden Architecture, where you will be able to gain an insight into Russian history and view collections sourced from all over Russia.
Day 6	GORITSY Visit Goritsy, a tiny settlement where the largest Russian Orthodox monastery of the Russian North, the Monastery of St. Cyril on the White Lake, is located. Also enjoy the museum of icons.
Day 7	YAROSLAVL Enjoy a city tour of Yaroslavl by bus. Visit a local market and spend your free time as you wish. Later visit the Church of Elijah the Prophet, with an Interactive tour of former Governor’s House which is now an art gallery!
Day 8	UGLICH Visit the ancient Russian town Uglich, founded in 1148 it contains some of Russia’s most striking churches. On the walking city tour visit the territory of the Kremlin, St. Dmitry on the Blood Church, and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Day 9-11	MOSCOW Take a city tour by bus and take in Russia’s intriguing capital! Visit the famous Kremlin and one of the spectacular Cathedrals. Your trip comes to an end here as you are transferred to the airport.

Three Capitals tour: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Russia, Ukraine

The enigmatic capital, Moscow, and its younger sibling, St Petersburg, are without doubt two of Russia’s greatest possessions. The same could also be said for Ukraine and its lively capital, Kiev, so to include all three in one tour provides an unforgettable experience!

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Return flights from London Heathrow with British Airways, including airport taxes and fuel surcharges
• Arrival and departure airport/train station transfers
• 6 nights Half Board accommodation based on 2 sharing a twin/double with private en-suite facilities
• 2 nights overnight sleeper train in Second Class 4 berth compartment
• Guided sightseeing group tour in each city
• All other excursions as outlined in the itinerary
• Services of an Intourist English speaking guide

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Russian Visa
• Regional flight connections

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Day 1 ARRIVE IN KIEV Transfer to your accommodation, the Hotel Rus in Kiev, and enjoy an evening meal. Day 2 KIEV Enjoy a city tour to acquaint yourself with the main sights. Day 3 KIEV Embark on a daytime trip to Kiev’s greatest architectural treasure, Pecherska Lavra. After an evening meal your journey continues onward as you board the overnight train for Moscow! Day 4 MOSCOW A city sightseeing tour jump starts your first full day in Russia’s intriguing capital. A visit to the Tretiakov Art Gallery helps to unravel the mystery and history of Moscow. In the evening, take a memorable visit to the famous Moscow State Circus. Day 5 MOSCOW Explore the capital city further with a tour of the almighty Kremlin grounds and the historic Armoury. Day 6 MOSCOW Visit Moscow’s famous Metro System which can be described as a museum in itself! Afterwards indulge in a spot of souvenir shopping in Moscow’s Arbat district. Prepare to travel to St Petersburg by overnight train. Day 7 ST PETERSBURG Arrive in the elegant St Petersburg where you transfer to the Hotel Moskva. After breakfast enjoy what St Petersburg has to offer with a city sightseeing tour and a visit to the magnificent Peter and Paul’s Fortress. Day 8 ST PETERSBURG Visit the world famous Hermitage Collection, which holds around 3 million exhibits, then take a trip to Pushkin Palace where Catherine the Great lived and died. Day 9 DEPART ST PETERSBURG After breakfast your journey comes to a close as you transfer to the airport. If you would prefer to travel more independently to these destinations or have a slightly different itinerary in mind, please contact us for your own personalized tailor made quote.

Best of Russia: Moscow-St. Petersburg-Vladimir-Suzdal-Yaroslavl-Rostov-Tver-Novgorod-Uglich

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This all encompassing tour provides a real experience not only of the two breathtaking main cities of Moscow and St Petersburg, but also a range of diverse and picturesque surrounding towns and villages.

Including everything from visits to vodka museums with traditional tastings’ to dining with Russian families and boat cruises, this tour has it all. Prepare for the cultural adventure of a lifetime as you get a sense of "Real Russia".

TOUR INCLUDES:

Economy class return flights from London Heathrow, including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges

Half Board daily starting with evening meal on day one and finishing with breakfast on day 10

Arrival and departure airport transfers

All excursions as outlined in the itinerary

Services of an Intourist English speaking guide

Services of an Intourist English speaking guide (Golden Ring & Velikiy Novgorod)

Day 1	MOSCOW Transfer to the hotel Cosmos, where you can relax and enjoy the first night of your Russian adventure. Dinner at the "Kalinka" restaurant.
Day 2	MOSCOW Enjoy a city sightseeing tour followed by a visit to the infamous Kremlin. Dinner in the evening.
Day 3	VLADIMIR After breakfast depart for Vladimir where you embark on a sightseeing tour. Visit Bogoliubovo and enjoy a meal and folklore show before spending the night in Suzdal.
Day 4	SUZDAL - KOSTROMA Take a city tour of Suzdal before travelling to Kostroma and visiting the Museum of Levitan (famous Russian landscape painter) in Ples. Accommodation will be provided at the Hotel Volga in Kostroma. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 5	KOSTROMA - YAROSLAVL Take pleasure in a city tour of Kostroma with a visit to the Ipatievsky Monastery. Make the best of an unusual trip to a Linen Factory where you have the chance to take a master class. Afterwards, depart for Yaroslavl where you take a city tour and visit the Spassky Monastery before departing for Uglich. Dinner in the evening.
Day 6	UGLICH A city tour of Uglich puts you in the mood for a visit to a Vodka Museum where you can taste the traditional Russian beverage. After, enjoy lunch with a Russian family before taking a boat cruise and departing for Tver. Accommodation at the hotel including dinner.
Day 7	TVER - NOVGOROD VELIKIY After a morning meal benefit from a cultural city tour of Tver before travelling to Rostov Velikiy where you can spend the night in the Hotel Volkhov. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner.
Day 8	NOVGOROD VELIKIY - ST PETERSBURG Enjoy a city tour of the historical Novgorod Velikiy before departing for St Petersburg where you spend the first of two nights. Dinner in the evening.
Day 9	ST PETERSBURG Visit the infamous Hermitage Museum and also the classic Pushkin Palace, also known as Catherine’s Summer Palace, named after Catherine the Great. Let its beauty soak in – this is regarded to be one of the most striking and extravagant palaces in the continent with its famous Amber Room.
Day 10	ST PETERSBURG Your adventure comes to a close as you as transferred to the airport.

Please note that the excursion order may change.

If you would prefer to travel more independently to those cities or have a slightly different itinerary in mind, please contact us for your own personalised tailor made quote.

Red Caviar on the White Snow: New Year’s in St. Petersburg, Russian Winter tour

Bring in 2011 with a bang with Intourist’s fantastic new choices for holidaying in St Petersburg over the festive period. Choose from fabulous accommodation in the Petro Palace Hotel or the Holiday Inn St Petersburg to complement your unique trip. This tour is full of exciting excursions including trips to the Pushkin Palace, a ride on a sledge pulled by horses, a trip to the Hermitage, to name but a few of the thrilling adventures that you are sure to enjoy! St Petersburg itself is known as the ‘Venice of the North’ and with the Neva River covered with snow you are sure to see elegance and beauty at every twist and turn.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights from London Heathrow, including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges
• 4 nights’ B&B accommodation in the Petro Palace Hotel/Holiday Inn St Petersburg based on 2 sharing a twin/double with private en-suite facilities
• Arrival and departure airport/ train station private transfers
• Additional meals as outlined in the itinerary
• New Year Gala Meal with the wide Entertainment programme
• Pushkin Palace and Pavlovsk excursion
• Horse sledge riding
• Hermitage Tour
• St Petersburg City Tour
• Menshikov Palace excursion
• Yusupov Palace and Peter and Pauls’ Fortress excursion
• FREE New Year Gala Meal with extensive Entertainment programme

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Russian Visas
• Optional Excursions

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5-star Moscow-St.Petersburg luxury city break

This tour is steeped in luxury as you stay in lavish five star hotels in both Moscow and St Petersburg. This tour also has the added bonus of travelling on the comfortable Grand Deluxe Train between Moscow and St Petersburg. Relax in the opulence of five star surroundings as you see the famous sights of the Russian greats.

Visit the fantastic magnificence of the State Diamond Fund in Moscow. Originally housed in St Petersburg this glorious exhibit contains Russia’s state jewels and a beautiful array of treasures open for all visitors to see. One of the highlights of the Diamond Fund is Catherine the Greats Imperial crown which is adorned with many precious jewels. Moscow has one of the best theatre production companies in the world, Intourist can help to reserve tickets to see many delightful shows. The theatre itself is truly gorgeous with spectacular interiors and even finer productions for you to see. Indulge yourself while in Moscow at the famous GUM department store. This store faces Red Square and has an extraordinary history, that’s not to mention the great range of designer brands in store.

While staying in St Petersburg this tour includes a visit to the breathtaking Pushkin Palace. This Palace was virtually destroyed during the Second World War and has been beautifully restored and open to the public. The surrounding parks and grounds are fit for royalty with many fountains, sculptures and wonderful greenery for you to enjoy. While in St Petersburg Intourist can help you to arrange a trip to the world renowned Mariinsky Theatre where you can view some of the finest performing artists around. This helps to add a further luxurious element to your dream holiday as you sit amongst St Petersburg’s cultured inhabitants.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights from London Heathrow, including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges
• Arrival and departure private airport/ train station transfers
• 3 nights B&B, in the 5* Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya based on 2 sharing a twin/double with private en-suite facilities
• 3 nights B&B, in the 5* Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge based on 2 sharing a twin/double with private en-suite facilities
• 1 night on the Grand Deluxe Train, Premium Class
• Guided sightseeing group tour in each city
• All other excursions as outlined in the itinerary with a unique and exciting opportunity to visit the Diamond Fund in Kremlin and to explore the Hermitage before it is open to the public

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Russian Visa
• Regional flight connections

Moscow-St.Petersburg guided package tour

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World’s apart – yet related by blood; distinctly different - yet beating to the rhythm of the same heart. Moscow and St Petersburg. Separated by history, style and fate – yet forever inseparable. The enigmatic capital, Moscow, and its younger sibling, the elegant St Petersburg, are without doubt two of Russia’s greatest possessions. To allow you to experience their sheer opulence, almost unreal history and endless examples of world class art, architecture and fashion, Intourist has combined these two accessible cities in an introductory tour.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights from London Heathrow, including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges
• Arrival and departure airport/ train station transfers
• 6 nights hotel accommodation based on 2 sharing a twin / double with private en-suite facilities
• 1 night overnight sleeper train in First Class 2 berth compartment
• Dinner and Breakfast on all days of the tour, beginning with dinner on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 8
• Guided sightseeing group tour in each city
• All other excursions as outlined in the itinerary
• Services of an Intourist English speaking guide

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Russian Visa
• Regional flight connections

Contact us for excellent rates and service on the above additions to your tour!