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Pearls of the Baltics

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Dear Dora, I adored my trip to Scandinavia and Russia back in July. What a fun adventure! I'm not one to travel alone, but I needed some time away, so I'm thrilled this all worked out so well. Your help was much appreciated and I think you did a great job picking out the perfect tour for me to go on, with my time constraints and personal interests. Visiting Stockholm and Helsinki was a blast. I was able to mingle with a few other solo travelers in the group and felt so blessed to be there with everyone. Traveling alone really opens your eyes and is empowering in its own way. The sights were to die for, and just as I suspected, all of the hotels were beautiful and the food was out of this world. I thought the ferry ride was a nice touch, and all transfers were so easy! Seeing beautiful St. Petersburg was a dream. There's so much history there... I was sad to leave! Thank you a million times over for planning such a perfect trip for me. I'd recommend Nordic Saga Tours to anyone hoping to travel Scandinavia and Russia with the best of the best! :) Carol Hansley
Carol Hansley
Hey Alex! Our trip to Scandinavia (Helsinki, Stockholm) and St. Petersburg was so much fun. The time we spent abroad left us both smiling from ear to ear. Thank you for always being so kind and for answering all of our questions with fast responses, even those frantic late night emails! As for the tour itself, I must say our sweet guide Alma was just a joy to be around. She explained things so well and made us feel welcome everywhere we were. My favorite part about Helsinki was probably strolling around the market and souvenir shopping. Just standing back to enjoy the life in an unfamiliar place is always fulfilling in its own way. The views in Stockholm were gorgeous, and we loved the ferry ride! Ending the tour in Russia was great. Russia is a country I never thought I'd visit, so getting to experience St. Petersburg for a few days couldn't have been better. We adored the food and the Russian folklore show. What a fun time! Thanks for the memories, we loved our Scandinavian tour. Tabitha Holmes
Tabitha Holmes
Hi Bobby, We're back from our tour of Scandinavia and Russia. Wanted to reach out and say thanks again for making it such a successful trip. We loved getting to see all those different countries in only a week. The whole trip was highly organized and the guide we had was very professional. Other than the poor weather in Stockholm, it stayed sunny the majority of the time which we were both thankful for. There were so many things we loved in each city, but just being on those guided city tours was a lot of fun. I always enjoy learning about the history and culture of each new place I visit. It gives you a new perspective and you tend to appreciate your surroundings a bit more while you're there if you're actually familiar with it. Hotels were all in great locations and pick up times were always right on time. Thanks again for everything. I'd definitely recommend you for Russia and Scandinavian tours. Abby Portage
Abby Portage

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PER PERSON :
 $ 3,285.00 (double occupancy)
$ 4,120.00 (single occupancy)

Dates:

Jul 30, 2019 - Aug 06, 2019 
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Hotels:

  • Stockholm - Clarion Hotel Sign 4*
  • cruise ferry of the Silja Line to Helsinki - 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC
  • Helsinki - Haven Hotel 4*
  • St. Petersburg - Ambassador Hotel 4*

Included:

* 7 nights’ accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner (except on second day in Stockholm) and buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities. 
* packed lunch on train Helsinki – St. Petersburg.
* 3 hours guided tours of Helsinki and 4 hours Stockholm
* Overnight cruise Stockholm - Helsinki, incl. accommodation in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC, dinner and buffet breakfast on board.
* Complete programme in St. Petersburg, including 3 hours city tour, visit to Peter & PaulFortress, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, Pushkin including 1 hour’s guided canal tour, plus folklore show at Nikolaevsky Palace incl.snacks during intermission and dinner at Backstage Restaurant.
* Train Helsinki – St. Petersburg, incl. transfers between hotels and railway stations.
* Luggage assistance at all hotels.
* Professional tour escort throughout.
* Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats and seatbelts.
* Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days.

Optional Services:

PER PERSON IN USD:

Superior room at Clarion hotel sign - $25
Deluxe Cabin at Silja ferry - $94
Commodore Cabin on Silja ferry - $248
Prime superior at Haven hotel in Helsinki -$30

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

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

 

Itinerary:

Stockholm - Helsinki - St. Petersburg

 

Day 1  : STOCKHOLM

Welcome! Your Scandinavia tour beings today. Arrive Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Transfer to hotel in connection with your flight arrival. Your tour escort will meet you at your hotel during the evening. Dinner and accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign, first class hotel centrally located. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs in the hotel lobby.

Day 2  : STOCKHOLM

The day starts with a 4 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours. Accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign.

Day 3  : STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI

Morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from hotel to pier, for embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line. 17.00 hrs: Departure from Stockholm, sailing slowly through the picturesque Stockholm archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board. Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino. Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We recommend you to bring an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from your cabin.

Day 4  : HELSINKI

Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. After disembarkation 3 hours guided tour of Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, and much more. During the afternoon you can explore the busy market place or the many souvenir shops close to the harbour. Finnish crystal and leather goods are an excellent buy. Dinner and accommodation at Haven Hotel, another first class hotel centrally located...

Day 5  : 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 6  : ST. PETERSBURG

Buffet breakfast at hotel. The day begins with 3 hours panoramic 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. 12.30 hrs: 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 7  : 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 Admiralty Restaurant. Return to St. Petersburg and spend a few hours free for leisure. 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 Backstage Restaurant of the Mariinsky Theatre. Accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.

Day 8  : ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE

Your tour ends after breakfast at the hotel with transfers to St. Petersburg Airport to connect with homeward flights.

We hope you've enjoyed your tour of Russia and Scandinavia. Clients on the 7 nights tour of the three of the most beautiful cities of the Baltic 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.