Day 01: THURSDAY, ARRIVE TALLINN
Arrival in Stockholm, transfer arrangements on own to your hotel.
Please consult information bulletin at your hotel.
Accommodation at Hotel Tallink City.
Day 02: FRIDAY, TALLINN
Breakfast at your hotel. Please be at ghotel reception at 11.00 to meet your tour escort. Continue with your local guide for a 3 hours city tour. The sightseeing tour starts out by coach followed by a walking tour of Tallinn Old Town which includes Toompea Hill, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Dome Church. As you walk back to your hotel you will pass the Latin quarter, where you will find open markets, studios and shops of local artisans. Afternoon is free.
Accommodation at Hotel Tallink City.
Day 03: SATURDAY, TALLINN - ST. PETERSBURG
Early breakfast followed by early departure by private coach to Narva where we will
enjoy an early lunch (included) at a local restaurant, and also make a stop by the famous
Narva Fortress. The Narva Fortress is located on the border to Russia which we
will cross after lunch, passing by rural villages, before arriving in St. Petersburg, a
city founded in 1703 by Tzar Peter the Great and one of the most beautiful cities
in Europe. Also known to the world as the "Northern Capital of Russia" and the
"the Venice of the North", St Petersburg was virtually unharmed by the 1930-50s
Stalinist reconstruction, and downtown dazzles the eye of a visitor with splendid
palaces, stylish monuments, straight avenues, beautiful bridges and other
attractions. St. Petersburg is filled with history and mystery. Where else would
you find a city which is only 300 years old, yet full of myths and legends! Early evening arrival at your hotel.
Accommodation at Novotel St. Peterburg Centre.
Day 04: SUNDAY, ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast at hotel. Meet your local guide for a full day tour of the city by coach starting out at the famous Peterhof, the Palace of the Sea God Englis. Lunch is included today.
After lunch continue to the world-famous Hermitage
Art Museum and state rooms of the Winter Palace. The days touring will also cover other highlights of the city, we will drive along the
Nevsky Prospect - the heart of the city, and make picture stops at the Spit of
Vasilievsky Island, the Senates Square, the Peter and Paul’s Fortress and the St.
Isaac's Cathedral, the Art's Square and the Russian Museum as well as at the two magnificent churches, the "Spilled Blood" and the Nikolsky Cathedral. Return to the hotel.
Accommodation
at Novotel St. Petersburg Centre.
Day 05: MONDAY, ST. PETERSBURG - HELSINKI
Breakfast at hotel. Departure by private coach bound for Finland, passing the historical medieval city of Vyborg, and then a short stop is made in Porvoo, the old wooden town, which is Finland’s second oldest. We continuing through Finland, the country of the lakes, before arrival in Helsinki, a cosmopolitan city due to its fascinating mixture of Swedish, Russian and international cultures. Late afternoon arrival.
Accommodation at Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel.
Day 06: TUESDAY, HELSINKI
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning 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.
Accommodation at Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel.
Day 07: WEDNESDAY, HELSINKI DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Transfer on own to Airport for your flight home.
Price includes:
6 nights Tallinn - Helsinki.
6 nights accommodation including daily buffet breakfasts and 2 lunches as per itinerary, in centrally located first/deluxe class hotels, all
rooms with private facilities.
Guided tours of Tallinn, St. Petersburg and Helsinki,
all entrances included as outlined.
Luggage assistance at all hotels.
Multi-lingual tour escort Days 02-06 (English, Spanish & Italian as needed).
Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
NOTE!! RUSSIAN VISA MUST BE OBTAINED ON OWN. VISIT www.russianembassy.org FOR FEES, DETAILS AND FORMS. WE WILL PROVIDE THE REQUIRED VISA CONFIRMATION LETTER AND VOUCHER ONCE BOOKED AND CONFIRMED.
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here to view the 2008 Scanam Terms & Conditions
2008 Prices
per person sharing twin-bedded room:
Tours start in Tallinn on Thursdays.
| 6 nights Tallinn -
Helsinki : |
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2008
Tour numbers |
Tour Start: |
Tour End: |
Land
Only Price |
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| BDMBV-01 |
Thursday,
June
19 |
Wednesday,
June
25 |
USD
1850 |
| BDMBV-02 |
Thursday,
July
17 |
Wednesday,
July
23 |
USD
1850 |
| BDMBV-03 |
Thursday,
July
31 |
Wednesday,
August
06 |
USD
1850 |
| BDMBV-04 |
Thursday,
August
14 |
Wedneday,
August
20 |
USD
1850 |
| BDMBV-05 |
Thursday,
August
21 |
Wednesday,
August
27 |
USD
1850 |
| BDMBV-06 |
Thursday,
August
28 |
Wednesday,
Sept.
03 |
USD
1850 |
| BDMBV-07 |
Thursday,
Sept.
04 |
Wednesday,
Sept.
10 |
USD
1850 |
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supplement: |
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USD
670 |
Third person in extra bed discount:
Deduct from posted p.p. double room rates. Discount only applies to third person.
Guests 7 years or older are welcome.
Children 7-18 years old must travel with an adult. |
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- USD
90 |
| Call for SAS Air inclusive rates if needed. Air add-ons are available from most U.S. Cities. |
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