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NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS, ST. PETERSBURG & MOSCOW
18 days / 17 nights, Oslo - Bergen - Fjords of Norway - Stockholm -
Baltic Sea Cruise - Helsinki - St. Petersburg - Moscow
Guaranteed departures: Tuesdays, July 04, 18 / August 01
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This comprehensive tour features highlights of the Scandinavian capitals, the Fjord Region of Norway, and the Baltic Sea. A combination of travel by modern motorcoach, ferries, the famous Flåm Railway and cruises. Travel through Norway's scenic mountains, ferry amidst the world's most beautiful fjords. Take a breathtaking train ride to Flåm, followed by touring and cruising through Norway's majestic fjord lands. Cruise the Aurland & Nærøy Fjord, the Sogne Fjord, longest and deepest Fjord in the world, and the majestic Geiranger Fjord. Explore Sweden's Lake Country, the highlights of Stockholm with a visit to the Old Town. Enjoy the scenic cruise across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, Finland's bustling capital, to capture the fabulous sights of the city called the "Daughter of the Baltic".
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Day 1 ARRIVE OSLO
Transfer from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to hotel in connection with your flight arrival. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, located in city centre near the Royal Palace.
Days 2 - 11 OSLO - HELSINKI
Same program as Northern Highlights tour, days 2 -11. Dinner and accommodation at the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, centrally located first class hotel.
Day 12 HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG
Early breakfast followed by transfer by coach from hotel to railway station. 07.42 hrs: Departure from Helsinki on Finnish train ’Sibelius’ for St. Petersburg. Lunch box on train. 14.26 hrs: Arrival in St. Petersburg. Coach transfer from railway station to hotel. Welcome dinner at Adamant Restaurant, close to hotel. Accommodation at Hotel Angleterre, a four star hotel located in the city centre.
Day 13 ST. PETERSBURG
Buffet breakfast at hotel. 09.00 hrs: Departure by coach for Peterhof, the magnificent summer residence of all the Russian Tsars. 10.00 - 12.30 hrs: Guided tour of the Summer Palace and Park. Return to St. Petersburg by hydrofoil. Lunch at Hermitage Restaurant or similar. 14.30 - 17.30 hrs: Tour of the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum and the State Rooms of the Winter Palace. Return to hotel. Buffet dinner and accommodation at Hotel Angleterre.
Day 14 ST. PETERSBURG
Buffet breakfast at hotel. 10.00 hrs: 3 hours panoramic tour of the city by coach with local English-speaking guide, including a visit to the famous Peter & Paul Fortress, burial place of the Russian Tsars. Some of the famous sights on this tour include the Admiralty, Palace Square, Smolny Convent, and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Lunch at the Senate Restaurant, followed by walk back to hotel. Afternoon at leisure for exploring St. Petersburg, a city of outstanding architectural beauty, famous for its magnificent palaces, cathedrals, fountains and bridges. This evening you will be taken to see a colorful Russian folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace. Dinner at the Backstage Restaurant. Accommodation at Hotel Angleterre.
Day 15 ST. PETERSBURG – MOSCOW
For guests on the 14 night tour Oslo – St. Petersburg, this ends after buffet breakfast at hotel with transfers to St. Petersburg Airport to connect with homeward flights.
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Coach transfer with guide assistance to St. Petersburg Airport, including luggage handling at airport. Flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Arrival in Moscow followed by coach transfer with English-speaking guide to your hotel, centrally located in the Russian capital. Moscow was founded in the 12th century, built as a wooden fortress on the banks of the Moscow River to keep out barbarian invaders from the east. Today it is a modern city with wide boulevards and green parks, yet proudly preserving its historic monuments and impressive buildings from previous eras. Dinner and accommodation at Tverskaya Marriott Hotel, a centrally located 4 star hotel.
Day 16 MOSCOW
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning tour of the Kremlin and Armoury Museum, with local English-speaking guide. This tour lasting approx. 3 hours has to be done on foot as no coaches are allowed inside the area. The Kremlin, which was the home, not only of the Tsars, but also of Lenin and Stalin, is surrounded by 7 meters thick walls and covers an area of 29 acres. You will pass by the Lenin Mausoleum and the grave of the unknown soldier, where brides still leave their wedding bouquets, to visit the Coronation Church of the Tsars, and the famous Vasilij Cathedral. The Armoury Museum contains the largest collection in the world of crown jewels and coronation robes, including the wedding dress of Catherine the Great and the famous189 carat Olov diamond. You will also see the golden horse-drawn carriages of all the Tsars and many other treasures. Lunch in Godunov Restaurant or similar.
After lunch walk through the Red Square to rejoin your coach for a 3 hours panoramic city tour, including a visit to Saviour Cathedral. On this tour you will see the amazing golden, blue and green towers of the Orthodox churches, the Bolshoy Theatre, Gorkij Park (Moscow’s largest entertainments park), the State University of Moscow, and numerous other famous sights. Return by coach to hotel. Dinner and accommodation at Tverskaya Marriott Hotel.
Day 17 MOSCOW
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning: Guided tour of the famous Moscow Metro, followed by a walk along the fascinating pedestrian street Arbat, known as the ’Montmartre of Moscow’. Lunch at the Old Tower Restaurant. Afternoon free for shopping in the GUM department store or exploring Moscow on your own. We can recommend a visit to the Pushkin Museum, famous for its collection of monuments from Ancient Egypt, or the popular Tretiakov Art Gallery. Dinner and accommodation at Tverskaya Marriott Hotel.
Day 18 MOSCOW DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel followed by transfer with assistance to Moscow Airport for your flight home.
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Guaranteed departures 2006
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July 04, 18
August 01
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Prices in US Dollars
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| Northern Highlights & St. Petersburg, 15 days, Oslo - St. Petersburg |
| July 04 |
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Per person in double room
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4,725 |
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Single Supplement
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1,595 |
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| July 18 / Aug 01 |
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Per person in double room
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4,495 |
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Single Supplement
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1,395 |
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Northern Highlights & Russia, 18 days, Oslo - St. Petersburg - Moscow
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July 04
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Per person in double room
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6,475
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Single Supplement
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2,295
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| July 18 / Aug 01 |
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Per person in double room
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5,995
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Single Supplement
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1,845
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Included
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15 days Program, Oslo - St. Petersburg
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13 nights first class hotel accommodation with private facilities
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1 night cruise on Silja Line, Stockholm - Helsinki,
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2-berth Seaside cabin
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Dinner and buffet breakfast on board
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Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily
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9 x luncheons on days 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14
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1 x packed lunch on train Helsinki - St. Petersburg.
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3-course or buffet dinner daily
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Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
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3 hours guided tour of Oslo
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3 hours guided tour of Helsinki, and
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4 hours guided tour of Stockholm
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Entrance fees
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Ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløyen
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2-hour cruise on the Sogne Fjord & Nærøy Fjord
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1-hour cruise on Fjærland Fjord
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1-hour cruise on Geiranger Fjord
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Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier
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All visits as mentioned in itinerary
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All ferry crossings as per itinerary
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Train Helsinki – St. Petersburg
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Coach transfer between hotels and railway stations
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Complete program in St. Petersburg, including 3 hours city tour
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Peter & Paul Fortress,
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Hermitage Museum including Winter Palace
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Excursion to Peterhof
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Entrance fees
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Hydrofoil Peterhof – St. Petersburg
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Folklore show at Nikolaevsky Palace, including snacks during intermission
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Dinner at Backstage Restaurant
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Coach transfers between hotels and railways stations
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Luggage assistance at all hotels (1 piece per person)
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English-speaking tour escort throughout
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Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days*
18 days Program, Oslo - St. Petersburg - Moscow
All above mentioned services plus :
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3 nights first class hotel in Moscow
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Buffet breakfast daily
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2 x lunches on days 16 & 17
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3-course or buffet dinner
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Flight economy class St. Petersburg – Moscow
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Luggage handling at airports
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Guided transfers
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Complete program in Moscow
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3 hours Moscow city tour
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3 hours visit to the Kremlin and Armoury Museum
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Guided Metro tour
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All entrances
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Coach transfers between restaurants and hotel
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*Transfers to/from a different airport than the one mentioned in the tour program may incur a
supplement
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These tours are organized by our Associate Partners in Copenhagen. In order to offer a greater variety of tour options, the programs allow for participants to join or depart from the tour in various transit locations. We do hope that the possible change of group participants does not cause any inconvenience.
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Tour Options
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Northern Highlights, Oslo - St. Petersburg, 12 days
Northern Highlights, St. Petersburg
Oslo - St. Petersburg, 15 days tour
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List of Hotels
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Night 1 & 2
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Oslo / Norway
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Night 3
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Bergen / Norway
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Night 4 & 5
Kvikne’s Hotel
Balestrand / Norway
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Night 6
Union Hotel
Geiranger / Norway
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Night 7
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel
Oslo / Norway
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Night 8 & 9
Sheraton Hotel Stockholm
Stockholm / Sweden
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Night 10
Onboard Silja Line, Seaside cabin
At sea
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Night 11
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
Helsinki / Finland
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Night 12, 13 & 14
Hotel Angleterre****
St. Petersburg / Russia
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Night 15, 16 & 17
Tverskaya Marriott Hotel
Moscow / Russia
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