Taste of Russia, Scandinavia and Baltics
Type:Small group
Season:April - October
Duration:11 days
Grade:Easy This tour fits any age and fitness level
Destinations:Moscow
St. Petersburg
Helsinki
Tallinn
Rate:from
$1,750 USD
per person
There is no better way to light up the adventurous heart than by traversing multiple countries on one journey. First, explore Moscow and St Petersburg, then travel to Helsinki to get a taste of true Scandinavian spirit. Take a ferry to Estonia to discover Baltics, the most hidden jem in Europe - all that in just 11 days! We’ll guide you every step of the way, and make sure you gain the most out of your fabulous trip.
Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive Moscow
Day 2, Mighty Kremlin & The City
Day 3, Tretyakov State Gallery, Novodevichy Convent & More
Day 4, Arrive St. Petersburg
Day 5, Peterhof Palace & boat cruise
Day 6, The Hermitage & Iconic Landmarks
Day 7, Catherine's Palace
Day 8, Scandinavia, Helsinki
Day 9, Ferry to Baltics
Day 10, Discover Tallinn
Day 11, Departure
Dates & rates
Dates & rates
Inclusions
Accommodation
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3-, 4- or 5-star hotel of your choice, hand-picked by our staff for their excellent amenities and central location
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3 nights in Moscow // 4 nights in St. Petersburg
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1 night Helsinki // 2 nights Tallinn
Meals
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Full breakfast daily (except Day 1)
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Group tour: Dinner on Day 7
Transportation
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4-hour standard class high-speed train fare from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Ask us about upgrading to a Business/First Class ticket or flight options
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Private return airport/train station transfers
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Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
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Train tickets (economy class) for train St. Petersburg - Helsinki ("Allegro")
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Ferry Helsinki-Tallinn, standard fare
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Metro pass for Moscow & St. Petersburg
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Private transportation on tours as per program in a comfortable a/c car/minivan/bus (except on walking tours)
Sightseeing
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Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow; Highlights include Moscow Kremlin (visiting the Cathedrals and the Armory), the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral (outside), Lenin’s Mausoleum (outside), GUM, the Bolshoi Theatre (outside), metro tour
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Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow: Highlights include the State Tretyakov Gallery, the Novodevichy Convent with the guided tour inside, Sparrow Hills, the VDNKh, the Museum of Cosmonautics, and Stalin's skyscrapers panoramic driving tour
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Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St. Petersburg; Highlights include the Winter Palace and the Hermitage, St. Isaac Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
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Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St. Petersburg; Highlights include the Royal Palace of Peterhof, the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, boat cruise
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6-hour guided tour of Pushkin/Tsarskoye Selo, including Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room
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Helsinki walking tour: City Hall, Parliament House, the great Lutheran Cathedral and the Sibelius Monument
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Tallinn sightseeing tour: Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall
Entrance tickets & visas
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Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
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Russian Visa supporting documents, including an official visa invitation letter, and step-by-step guide on how to apply for your visa
We value your comfort
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Local English-speaking guides throughout the itinerary & 24/7 Discovery Russia on-tour support
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Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the tour operator that specializes in Russia and Scandinavia
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Russian local sim card with data for the Russian part of the trip
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Group tours are fully escorted by a bilingual tour director
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Maximum group size 16 people
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Guaranteed departure
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24/7 support before and during your trip with us
CHECK OUT WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH US
Arshavir, USA:
BEYOND OUR EXPECTATION
We had a tour with Discovery Russia 1 week 2 capitals. We had a very good experience from booking to the end of the trip. The travel arranger Irine was very helpful in booking and visa letter invitation.
When arriving in St Pete everything was well arranged with the transfer to the hotel. Tour leader Alex greeted us and did the orientation for the tour. City guide Darya was very knowledgeable and helpful explaining all the details and answering all the questions with a smile on her face. She is an asset to the company.
Tour leader Alex was available whenever we needed him and he is also an asset to the company.
Igor, the tour guide in Moscow surprised us with his knowledge of the city.
Overall Discovery Russia was beyond our expectations. Thank you so much!