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2008
St. Petersburg by Train
4 Days & 3 Nights
ESCORTED
Monday Departures From Helsinki & return Thursday evening.
From $1290 p.p. double.
2008 Departures: (NOT GUARANTEED)
April 21
May 05, 19, 26
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
July 07, 14, 21, 28
August 04, 11, 18, 25
September 01, 15
October 06
November 10 and
December 29* - New Year special
Tour Costs:
May 05, 19
July 14, 21, 28
August 04, 11, 18, 25
September 01, 15:
$1485 PP Double
Single Supplement $270
Third person $1330
Tour Costs:
May 26
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
July 07:
$1635 PP Double
Single Supplement $405
Third person $1430
April & October - December Tours:
$1290* PP Double
Single Supplement $140
Third person $1210
* New Years supplement $380.
NOTE! A VISA IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO RUSSIA AND MUST BE OBTAINED ON OWN DIRECTLY FROM A RUSSIAN CONSULATE OR A VISA SERVICE COMPANY IN YOUR AREA. VISA SUPPORT LETTER IS PROVIDED.
Russian Consulate web site for visa information: www.russianembassy.org
Meeting point in Helsinki:
Railway station by the Sibelius train to St. Petersburg 30 minutes prior to departure.
(Approx. 7.00AM)
Tour
Inclusions:
• Accommodation in twin bedded rooms with bath or shower at tourist
class Hotel Moskva or similar.
• 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners
• Transportation between Helsinki and St. Petersburg by the Finnish
Sibelius train in second class compartments
• Railway station transfers in St. Petersburg
• Sightseeing, visits, excursions and entrance fees according
to the program, guided in English
• English speaking multi-lingual tour leader starting from Helsinki
• Service charges and taxes are included items
Optional overnights available in Helsinki pre- / post-tour.
Tour
Itinerary:
Day 01 – Monday
After boarding the early Finnish Sibelius train for Helsinki
to St. Peterburg, breakfast is served on board. After arrival in St.
Petersburg, the orientation tour in the “Venice of the North” takes you to the Bronze Horseman, Admiralty, Nevski Prospekt and Palace
Square. On Palace Square you will admire the harmonious unity of St.
Petersburg. The architects of the city gave colors an essential role
in the plans and St. Petersburg owes much of its special atmosphere
to these painted facades.
Dinner and overnight at the HOTEL MOSKVA or simlilar.
Meals: B/D
Day
02 – Tuesday
After breakfast the day starts with an excursions to the Hermitage.
The Hermitage was established in the year 1764, as Catherine II bought
paintings made by famous Dutch painters. After the revolution in 1917
the amount of exhibits tripled and it now contains 2,400,000 pieces
of art. The Hermitage collection offers art lovers special highlights,
e.g., Leonardos, Raphaels and Titians. After lunch, which is served
at a local restaurant, you will visit the third largest Cathedral
in the whole world: the Cathedral of St. Isaac. The cathedral was
designed by a French architect Auguste Montierrand and the construction
took 40 years, from 1818 to 1858. The height of the cathedral is 101
meters (333 ft.) and the area is over one hectare (2500 acres). The
cathedral can hold as many as 14,000 people at one time.
HOTEL MOSKVA or similar
. Meals: B/L/D
Day
03 – Wednesday
In the year 1708 Peter I gave his wife Catherine Aleksejevna an estate
in the outskirts of St. Petersburg. As the summer residence of Russian
Czars for two centuries, Zarskoje Selo, later Pushkin, was developed
into one of the most magnificent and richest residences in Europe
by the most famous architects and craftsmen of the time. Lunch in
a local restaurant and transfer to city center. Leisurely afternoon
can be put to good use by wandering in the city like any other citizen
having a day off. Dinner at the hotel.
HOTEL MOSKVA or similar. Meals: B/L/D
Day
04 – Thursday
After breakfast, morning at leisure and lunch at the hotel, transfer
to the train station. Afternoon departure by train to Helsinki. Arrival
in Helsinki late in the evening. Meals: B/L
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City
of the Czars — Tour R-1
2008 valid through September 30
St. Petersburg by Train / Air
Daily departures all year
From $585 p.p.
Everyone should visit this spectacular city at
least once!
In 2003 St. Petersburg celebrated its 300th anniversary and the
city has been restored to its former glory, so add this side trip
to your Scandinavia visit.
Here one can explore the rich cultural heritage of Russia from the
time of Czar Peter the Great to the present.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1—Morning 7:27AM departure from Helsinki on Finnish Sibelius
train. Arrival in St. Petersburg at 1.33PM.
Or morning SAS flight from Copenhagen or Stockholm*.
Private Car transfer with English speaking guide and luggage assistance
including 3 hour city sightseeing en-route to hotel. Overnight at 3* city center Hotel
Belveder-Nevsky or sim.
Day 2—Morning 3 hour private guide for walking tour of the magnificent
Hermitage Museum. Hotel is only a 5-10 minute walk from the Hermitage but if you prefer private car service see below surcharge. Remainder of day free on own.
In the evening we can assist with optional dinner at local
restaurant, folklore performance, circus, opera or ballet tickets
plus round trip private car transfer. Hotel Belveder-Nevsky or sim.
Day 3—Morning free for optional sightseeing. Afternoon transfer
to railway station for return to Helsinki. Train departs at 4.32PM
and will arrive in Helsinki at 8.48PM. Or transfer to airport for
SAS return flight to Copenhagen or Stockholm.
Tour Includes:
• Roundtrip 2nd class rail on Finland’s Sibelius Train
from Helsinki to St. Petersburg or
• Roundtrip SAS coach fare from Copenhagen or Stockholm to
St. Petersburg.
NOTE! Requires SAS transatlantic ticket.
• Two nights with breakfast, service and VAT tax at city center Hotel Belveder Nevsky
• Private guided City Sightseeing by car & Hermitage walking tour
• Roundtrip private car transfers , with guide and luggage
assistance between the rail station and the hotel upon arrival. All car services by Western Car.
Tour Costs:
PP double occupancy: $870. Single supplement: $425.
PP double occupancy excluding rail/air: $585.
Rail upgrade to 1st class add $75 p.p. oneway
Private car service SURCHARGE to/from Hermitage Museum add $85 p.p./$170 single,
round trip.
Call for hotel upgrade options!
Extra nights at Hotel Belveder-Nevsky incl. continental breakfast, tax & service:
Through 9/30/08 PP double occupancy: $135. Single: $226.
NOTE!! call for any specials available October-April.
Russian visa is not included and must be obtained on own via Russian Consulate or local Visa service company in your area. Required Visa confirmation letter will be provided.
For this we need client passport name, number, date of expiration, citizenship and d.o.b.
NOTE!! Russian Consulate web site for visa information and forms:
www.russianembassy.org
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ST. PETERSBURG DAY-TRIPS
2008
PRIVATE CAR SERVICES
COMBINE THESE SERVICES WITH OUR HOTEL RATES LISTED BELOW FOR YOUR OWN ST. PETERSBURG PROGRAM
| Cost p.p. including entrance fees where applicable: |
2
pass. |
3-5 pass. |
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USD |
USD |
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| Transfer excl. guide assistance. |
64 |
50 |
| Transfer incl. assistance by guide. |
134 |
96 |
| R/T transfer to theater, driver only. |
111 |
87 |
| Using Russian car: |
82 |
|
| 3.5 hour City Tour including guide. |
158 |
115 |
| Using Russian car: |
138 |
|
| 3.5 hour City + Peter & Paul including guide. |
170 |
127 |
| Using Russian car: |
150 |
|
| 3.5 hour City + St. Isaac's Cath including guide. |
187 |
146 |
| Using Russian car: |
167 |
|
| 3.5 hour Hermitage Museum including guide. |
189 |
146 |
| Using Russian car: |
166 |
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| 5 hour Pushkin-Catherine Summer Palace including guide |
238 |
185 |
| Using Russian car: |
210 |
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| 5 hour Peterhof Palace & o/w Hydrofoil including guide | 328 |
270 |
| Using Russian car: | 300 |
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| Extra hours to extend tours or | ||
| escort for shopping. |
37 |
27 |
Above are only some of the more popular tours. If you are looking for a tour that is not listed or have special requests let us know as we can arrange most services via our St. Petersburg cooperating office.
In connection with above services we can also assist you with tickets/reservations for Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater, Mussorgsky Opera and Ballet Theater plus special performances at the Hermitage Theater plus other.
Similar services
are available in Moscow.
PLEASE CALL FOR OUR MOSCOW HOTEL RATES.
We will tailor-make your trip as per your request !
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St. Petersburg Hotels 2008
Valid May 01 - September 30
NOTE!! SCANAM TOURS WORK WITH HEAVILY DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES. AS OF 2008 WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO DISPLAY INDIVIDUAL HOTEL RATES DUE TO CONTRACTUAL LIMITATIONS. OUR HOTEL AGREEMENTS REQUIRE THAT WE PACKAGE ALL HOTEL RATES. ACCORDINGLY PLEASE E-MAIL/CALL US FOR A QUOTE
ALL RATES INCLUDE BREAKFAST, VAT TAX AND SERVICE CHARGE: Hotel Asteria *** (not related to Astoria) May 01 - 14 & July 11 - Sep. 30 SPECIAL Small cozy renovated mini-hotel downtown, 10 min. walk from Nevsky Prospekt. Hotel Kristoff *** July 10 - Sep. 30 SPECIAL Small cozy renovated mini-hotel in old City secition. Hotel Belveder-Nevsky *** May 01 - 19 SPECIAL New small cozy mini-hotel in heart of City. Hotel Moscow *** - Renovated rooms May, July & August September SPECIAL Comfortable business hotel in City center. Hotel Oktyabrskaya *** - Main Building May 14 - 24 & July 09 - Sep. 30 May 01 - 13 SPECIAL Newly renovated Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt in City Center. Next to Moscow station. Hotel Ambassador **** May 01 - 14 & July 16 - Sep. 30 Special New First Class full service hotel in historic part of city center. Hotel Helvetia ****+ May 01 - 18 & July 24 - Sep. 30 Special Historic small deluxe hotel in city center, old world charm, close to Nevsky Prospekt Hotel Novotel **** May 01 - 09 & July 18 - Sep. 30 Special New first class hotel in heart of City next to Nevsky Prospekt Grand Hotel Emerald ***** May 01 - 14 & July 21 - Sep. 30 Special New private deluxe hotel in city center Angleterre Hotel ***** August 01 - September 30 Special Old world deluxe hotel in city center Radisson SAS Hotel ***** M/W July 13 - Aug 02 & Sep. 03 -30 M/W May 01-13 & Aug. 03-Sep. 02 Special M/W Modern European deluxe business hotel located in historic building in city center M = Mid-week (Mon-Thu) &
W = Weekend (Fri-Sun).Hotel Astoria***** Historic deluxe hotel in city center, old world charm Grand Hotel Europe***** Deluxe hotel in heart of center in shopping and business district. ALL RATES INCLUDE BREAKFAST, TAX AND SERVICE CHARGE. We do offer lower priced hotels in St. Petersburg but standard and service can not be ensured.
All hotel rates subject to change.
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