Day 1 (Friday)
Arrival in Stockholm, optional transfer to Hotel Sergel Plaza**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Day 2 (Saturday)
Stockholm - the beauty on the water - is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals of the world build on a number of islands 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 center with its famous Town Hall and Sergels Torg. In the late afternoon we go to the harbor to embark on Viking Line bound for Helsinki
Day 3 (Sunday)
We arrive to Helsinki in the morning and is transferred to Hotel Sokos Helsinki **** or similar, The balance of the day is reserved for exploring the Finish capital on your own
Day 4 (Monday)
Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and it is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbors, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in the-Rock. In the afternoon an optional excursion by waterbus is offered to the historic Suomenlinna Fortress.
Day 5 (Tuesday)
Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a sightseeing tour and a visit to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at the Hotel Moscow*** or similar.
Day 6 (Wednesday)
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 splendors of the city: the Peter and 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 visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum and in the evening an optional visit to the Hermitage Theater is on the program.
Day 7 (Thursday)
An optional excursion in the morning offers a visit 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. The afternoon is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour on Nevsky Prospect and in the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.
Day 8 (Friday)
Optional transfer to the airport
Including
- 7 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels
- 7 x buffet breakfasts
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
- Entrances to Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg Castle and Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg
- Service of local English and German speaking guide in Stockholm and English and German speaking tour escort from arrival in Helsinki to departure from St. Petersburg on all tours
- Service of local Italian and Spanish speaking guide in Stockholm and Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort from arrival in Helsinki to departure from St. Petersburg on all tours
- Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
- Ferry ticket Stockholm-Helsinki OW, B2 inside cabins
- Portage at hotels
- Service and VAT
Optional
- Transfer airport-Hotel Sergel Plaza: AUD 204.00 for private car (1-3 persons), AUD 407.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
- A2 outside cabins, AUD 43.00 pp in double occupancy, AUD 43.00 in single supplement
- 3-hour excursion with waterbuses to Suonemlinna Fortress: AUD 68.00 pp (only English and German speaking local guide and multimedia show in various languages)
- 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: AUD 60.00 pp
- Visit to ballet the Hermitage Theater: AUD 128.00 pp
- 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: AUD 68.00 pp
- 3-hour guided shopping tour: AUD 34.00 pp
- Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: AUD 77.00 pp
- Transfer Hotel Moscow-airport: AUD 77.00 for private car (1-3 persons), AUD 102.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
- Half board at hotels in Helsinki and St. Petersburg: (5 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): AUD 153.00
Dates
06.07.07 20.07.07 03.08.07 17.08.07 24.08.07 31.08.07