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Fairy Tale Baltics

5 days
4 nights

Testimonials:

Bobby, My wife and I have returned from our Russian tour and had a great time. Thanks again for everything. From the help with our airline tickets, to planning the best tour to fit our needs, you were patient and helpful the entire time. Neither of us could be away from work for too long but were itching to travel, so this short tour was perfect for us. We were able to relax and see so much in just 5 days. It was nice being able to leave the planning up to the professional and go with the flow. Very hassle free! We enjoyed it all. The hotels were spotless and the staff always helped us and answered questions when we needed it. St. Petersburg is a gorgeous city and I'm so glad we got a chance to experience it together. Thanks for making this trip to Russia so memorable. We'll be in touch. Charles and Francine Truss
Charles and Francine Truss
Dear Alex, Wow! I never thought such a short trip to Russia could be that packed full of sightseeing and adventures! We loved every minute. Thanks for helping us hammer out all the details and also for smoothing over any concerns we had before leaving. You're very professional and I can tell you care a lot about your clients' happiness. Loved the Finnish crystal we picked up in Helsinki, and the shot of vodka was the perfect welcoming to Russia we were hoping for! Visiting St. Isaac's Cathedral and Catherine's Palace was remarkable. Places I've read about my whole life but never actually thought I'd get a chance to see them up close. Very cool. Our guides on the tour were friendly and patient, and since we had such a small group, we all were able to bond and I think a few friendships were made. Thanks for the great vacation to Russia, and I've already told my friends about you. Cheers, Russell Panch
Russell Panch
Hi Dora, Jeff and I are back from our five day trip to Russia and Helsinki. Short but sweet, we really enjoyed ourselves and wanted to thank you for all of your hard work and recommendations throughout the entire booking process. Russia was beautiful and our guide, Maria, was just lovely. Her English was fantastic and she was always so helpful. Our hotels were all clean and in great locations. Food was interesting but always delicious. My favorite experience was probably traveling by train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg. It was a new and unique experience for me! Thanks again, I'd definitely recommend your company to friends (or strangers!) who wish to visit Russia and the surrounding countries. Sincerely, Vikki and Jeff Costas
Vikki and Jeff Costas

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PER PERSON :
$ 2,325.00 (double occupancy)
$ 2,835.00 (single occupancy)

Dates:

Aug 02, 2019 - Aug 06, 2019 
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Hotels:

  • Helsinki: Hotel Haven 4*
  • St. Petersburg: Ambassador Hotel 4*

Included:

* 4 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast
* Daily 3-course or buffet dinner per itinerary packed lunch on train Helsinki – St. Petersburg.
* Complete programme in St. Petersburg: 3H City Tour
* Visit to Peter and Paul Fortress
* Visit to St. Isaac Cathedral
* Hermitage and Winter Palace
* Pushkin with Catherine Palace and Amber Room
* 1H guided canal tour
* Folklore show at Nikolaevsky Palace incl. snacks 
* Dinner at Backstage Restaurant.
* Train Helsinki – St. Petersburg, incl. transfers between hotels and railway stations.
* Luggage assistance at all hotels.
* Tour escort throughout.
* Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
* Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days. 

Optional Services:

PER PERSON IN USD:

Prime superior at Haven hotel in Helsinki -$30

Extra nights in Helsinki - $165
Extra mights in St. Petersburg - $120

Transfers in Helsinki - $45
Transfers in St. Petersburg- $45

Itinerary:

Helsinki - St. Petersburg

 

Day 1  : ARRIVAL HELSINKI

Transfer from Helsinki Vantaa Airport in connection with your flight arrival. Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Haven, a first class hotel centrally located. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs (before dinner) in the hotel lobby.

Day 2  : HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG

Breakfast followed by transfer by coach from hotel to railway station. 10.00 hrs: Departure from Helsinki on train “Allegro” for St. Petersburg. Lunch box on train. 14.36 hrs: Arrival in St. Petersburg. Coach transfer from railway station to hotel combined with 1 hour’s guided boat cruise along the Neva River and visit at St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Welcome dinner incl. shot of vodka and 1 glass wine, and accommodation at Ambassador Hotel, a four star hotel located in the city centre, near the famous Mariinsky Theatre.

Day 3  : ST. PETERSBURG

Buffet breakfast at hotel. The day begins with a transfer to Neva River cruise harbour for cruise by hydrofoil to Peterhof, including Grand Palace and lower parks with fountains. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, tour of the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum and the State Rooms of the Winter Palace. Return to hotel. Dinner and accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.

Day 4  : ST. PETERSBURG

Buffet breakfast at hotel and transfer to town of Pushkin followed by a visit to Catherine’s Palace including the famous Amber room. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch 3 hours tour of the city by coach with local English-speaking guide. St. Petersburg is a city of outstanding architectural beauty, famous for its magnificent palaces, cathedrals, fountains and bridges and the tour includes sights as the Square of Arts, the Russian Museum, the Cathedral of Our Saviour on the Spilt Blood, Griboedov canal, Nevsky prospect, the Palace Square with the Winter Palace, the spit of the Basil’s Island, the Menshikov Palace, the Senate Square, and the Bronze Horseman. A visit will be paid to Peter & Paul Fortress. This evening you will be taken to see a colourful Russian folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace, with snacks during the intermission. Dinner at the Dostoevsky Restaurant or similar. Accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.

Day 5  : ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE

Your Baltic tour ends after breakfast, with transfers to St. Petersburg Airport in connection with your flight home.

Notes:

All departures are guaranteed
Maximum group size is 36 people.

The driving distances on our Scandinavian tours vary a lot from day to day. The longest day in Norway is Geiranger – Oslo when we travel approx. 10-11 hours including several stops for restrooms, lunch, and sightseeing.

No hiking is involved, you can opt out of walking too much, but must be able to get in/out of the bus, ferries, etc. on your own. We need to know in advance if they need to carry any medical aids to arrange proper storage and other logistics.