Day 03: STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI
Morning free in Stockholm for exploring this beautiful city, often called the Venice of the North because of its many canals and waterways. Afternoon coach transfer for embarcation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line. 17.00 hrs: Start of your cruise to Helsinki, sailing slowly down the Stockholm archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board. Choice of entertainment, shops, casino, bars on board. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this round trip cruise, to avoid having to carry your suitcases to and from the cabin.
Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (Seaside) with shower/WC.

Day 04: HELSINKI
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. Spend a whole day in this exciting city on the Baltic, retaining your cabin on the ship. 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.
Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Royal Hotel.

Day 05: HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG
Early breakfast followed by coach transfer from hotel to railway station. Morning departure on Finnish train "Sibelius" to St. Petersburg. Lunch box included. Afternoon arrival in St. Petersburg, a city of outstanding architectural beauty, famous for its magnificent palaces, cathedrals, fountains and bridges. Coach transfer from railway station to hotel combined with visit to Peter & Paul Fortress, burial place of the Russian Tsars, and St. Isaac's Cathedral. Welcome dinner and accommodation at Ambassador Hotel, a first class hotel located in city centre, near the famous Mariinsky Theatre.

Day 06: ST. PETERSBURG
Buffet breakfast at hotel. 09.30 hrs: 3 hour panoramic tour of the city by coach with local English-speaking guide. St. Petersburg is a city of outstanding architectularl beauty, famous for its magnificent palaces, cathedrals and bridges. Lunch at Hermitage Restaurant or similar.
14.00 - 17.00 hrs: Tour of the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum and state rooms of the Winter Palace. Return to the hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.

Day 07: ST. PETERSBURG
Buffet breakfast at hotel. 09.00 hrs: Departure by hydrofoil for Peterhof, the magnificent summer residence of all the Russian Tsars. Guided tour of the Lower Park including Monplaisir, Bath House (inside visit), Grand Cascades and more. Return to St. Petersburg by coach. Lunch at the Restaurant Adamant, followed by walk back to hotel. At 14.45 a 1 hour guided boat tour along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg. Rest of afternoon at leisure with time free for shopping or exploring this historical city. This evening you will be taken to see a colorful Russian folklore show at Nikolaevsky Palace followed by dinner at the Backstage Restaurant of the Mariinsky Theater.
Accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.

Day 08: ST. PETERSBURG
This tour of the highlights of Northern Europe ends after breakfast, with transfers to St. Petersburg Airport in connection with your flight home.

Price includes
7 nights Stockholm - St. Petersburg.
6 nights accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner (except for 2nd night in Stockholm) and buffet breakfast, in first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities. Dinner on day 7 served in city restaurant.
3 lunches on days 2, 6 & 7 in St. Petersburg plus box lunch on train on day 5.
4 hours guided tour of Stockholm, 3 hours Helsinki, all entrances included.
1-night cruise Stockholm - Helsinki, incl. accommodation in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC, buffet dinner and breakfast on board.
Train Helsinki – St. Petersburg, incl. lunch box on board, and transfers between hotels and railway stations.
Complete program in St. Petersburg, including 3 hours city tour, visit to Peter & Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Hermitage Museum/Winter Palace, excursion to Peterhof, all entrances included, hydrofoli St. Petersburg - Peterhof, 1 hour canal tour plus folklore show at Nikolaevsky Palace incl. refreshments and dinner.
Luggage assistance at all hotels, 1 piece per person.
Tour escort throughout.
Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
Transfers airport/hotel on first (#) and last (#) days to correspond with flight times.
# Note!! Transfers are ONLY included on tour starting/terminating days from/to main international airports, any deviations including change of flights due to travel delay will result in transfers on own and at own expense, no refunds provided for unused transfers.

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English Language Tours start in Stockholm on Fridays
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