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Best of Finland, Russia and The Baltic States
15 Day Finland, Russia, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia Tour
St. Petersburg’s domes are the golden start to your sightseeing journey – an incredible eastern Europe trip including Moscow’s Red Square, the Baltic capitals and Finland’s cool capital. You’ll also love meeting a Belarussian family for vodka tasting and accordion songs.
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Best of Finland, Russia and The Baltic States
15 Day Finland, Russia, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia Tour
St. Petersburg’s domes are the golden start to your sightseeing journey – an incredible eastern Europe trip including Moscow’s Red Square, the Baltic capitals and Finland’s cool capital. You’ll also love meeting a Belarussian family for vodka tasting and accordion songs.
Welcome to Helsinki, the cool capital of Finland, whose sophisticated streets and laidback atmosphere are yours to enjoy, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for an orientation drive to see the city's iconic sights followed by a Welcome Reception.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Holiday Inn City Centre
Follow the beautiful shoreline along the Gulf of Finland, crossing the border into Russia. We journey through the lush forests of Karelia to the imperial city of St. Petersburg – our home for the next three nights. You will have the option of admiring the 'Venice of the North', taking to its waters and navigating the city's canals by boat, or perhaps indulge in the delicious flavours of a traditional pie at the Stolle bakery, while you wander through the city's narrow lanes and grand boulevards this evening. This evening, we dine at our hotel.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Solo Sokos Vasilievsky
Soak up the atmosphere and romance of this former imperial capital, known as the "Venice of the North". Board a private boat to cruise through the canals and along the River Neva. You'll sip champagne as your Local Specialist provides commentary about the city that has inspired artists for generations.
Adult Price: €46.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 3
The Hermitage and More in St. Petersburg
Join a Local Specialist this morning to explore the city's iconic sights including the Tsar's Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Statue of Peter the Great, whose inspired vision for this city saw it evolve into an elegant metropolis to rival even the most sophisticated of European capitals. Then visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, built to protect the city against invading forces in the 18th century. Next, Dive Into Culture during a Small Group Sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist to the spectacular Hermitage Museum, one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections. Admire the exquisite works of da Vinci, Rembrandt and Vermeer which hang proudly on its magnificent Baroque and Rococo walls.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Evening At The Ballet
There may be an opportunity to attend a ballet performance in the historic atmosphere of a Tsarist era theatre. Subject to availability of tickets and performance. Price will vary from €100-€130, depending on the venue and the Ballet Company. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €0.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Imperial Splendours And Architectural Gems
Your Local Specialist will offer a guided tour of the interiors of two iconic churches. The Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood, built to commemorate the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, has one of the country's most intricate displays of mosaic icons. Additionally, St Isaac's Cathedral is the 4th-largest cathedral in the world. Designed by a French architect, its immense interior is comprised of malachite and other precious materials.
Adult Price: €44.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Rasputin and the Romanovs
This tour pays tribute to one of Russia's noble and royal families and provides an explanation for the collapse of the monarchy. You'll visit the opulent interior of Yusupov Palace, one of the grandest noble residences in the country, and learn about the plot to murder the mystic Rasputin.
Adult Price: €49.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 4
St. Petersburg Your Way
Spend the day exploring St. Petersburg, admiring the ornate golden domes and colourful mosaics of cathedrals and churches. Consider joining an Optional Experience to a high-energy Russian folklore show.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Imperial Summer Residences. Pushkin And Petrodvorets
On this full-day tour, your Local Specialist will take you to the villages of Pushkin and Petrodvorets, where you will visit Catherine's Palace and Peterhof Gardens. Recently restored, Catherine's Palace is most famous for the fabled and wholly unique Amber Room. Located on the Baltic, Peterhof Gardens are modeled after those at Versailles. Following a guided tour, you'll have time to enjoy a stroll as you marvel at the gilded fountains. In case of closure or unavailability of Catherine’s Palace, we will visit the delightful Palace of Pavlovsk, which was built by Catherine the Great. The price will then be €73.00. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €92.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Russian Folklore Evening
A chance to attend one of the best Russian folklore programs in St. Petersburg. You’ll enjoy a high-energy performance featuring Cossack dances, songs, instruments and costumes from around Russia. During intermission, sample local champagne and vodka. An unforgettable experience! This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €67.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Journey By High-Speed Train to Moscow
Board a high-speed Sapsan train that will take you across the vast Russian landscape to the capital city. Delve into the tumultuous and captivating history of Moscow, an ancient city that oozes grandeur. This evening, we dine at our hotel.
Often cited as the most beautiful subway system in the world, Moscow's grandiose Metro stations are decorated with mosaics, stained glass and bronze statues. They're also one of the few remaining places featuring Communist iconography. We'll see them with our Local Specialist and complete our visit with a walk through Red Square, where the evening illuminations should provide enviable photo opportunities.
Adult Price: €37.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 6
Explore Magnificent Moscow
Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the imposing Red Square - the site of grand celebrations, fierce fighting and beautiful architecture. See the domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, before venturing beyond the red walls of the Kremlin for a memorable visit to the seat of Russian power.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Sergiyev Posad - The Real Russia
68 km from Moscow, Sergiyev Posad (known as Zagorsk in the Soviet era) is the centre of the Orthodox faith and Russia's most important pilgrimage site. With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the recently-renovated Troitse-Sergiieyeva Lavra, a working monastery, unique in the fact that it still operated during the atheist years of Communist rule. We'll also have time to browse the markets, where you might like to buy locally-crafted lacquer boxes or Matryoshka dolls. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €56.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 7
Moscow Your Way
Immerse yourself in the kofe culture of Moscow, before taking to its streets to learn about the city's triumphs and defeats. You have a full day at leisure to explore the sights. Stroll along the flower-lined boulevards of Gorky Park, admire the exquisite underground art and history showcase that is the Moscow Metro, or consider an Optional Experience to the Tsar's Treasury Chamber or St. Sergius Monastery and its handicraft market.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Russian Panorama Experience
Learn more about Russia's military and contemporary history on this guided tour, led by your Local Specialist. We'll visit the Borodino Panorama, home to a large-scale multi-sensory diorama. This moving work of art depicts the most decisive moment of the Battle of Borodino, which took place between Russia and Napoleon's Grand Army in 1812. We'll also walk through Victory Memorial Park to see impressive monuments to the victory in World War II. Finally, we'll take a stroll through the famous Arbat street. Once inhabited by the tsar's artisans, it's now referred to as Moscow's Montmartre, lined with càfes, restaurants and shops selling local souvenirs.
Adult Price: €43.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Treasures Of The Tsars
Skip the queues with our Local Specialist and journey through the Treasure Chamber of the Russian Tsars - one of the most important museums in Russia due to its unique collection. You’ll see priceless Faberge eggs and Catherine the Great's diamonds and many gowns. You’ll also discover the Imperial carriages, which are studded with precious stones and gold; coronation thrones; and other one-of-a-kind items from the Romanov Dynasty. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €56.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Patriots and Bohemians
Few things set fire to the soul of the Russian people like their heroic fight against fascism. The tremendous power of their emotions has been beautifully translated into the spectacular Victory Park, where we'll walk through gorgeous gardens full of impressive memorials with our Local Specialist. In the Museum, we’ll see large-scale 3D paintings that give the illusion of one's presence in the centre of events. Afterwards we'll discover the Bohemian atmosphere of Moscow’s “Montmartre”, lined with delightful cafes, restaurants and time for last-minute souvenir shopping.
Adult Price: €43.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 8
Onwards to Minsk
Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon's retreating army of 1812, passing near the 'bloody battlefields' of Borodino, before stopping for a lunch in the Smolensk region. We cross the border and journey to Minsk, the cosmopolitan capital of Belarus and our home for the next two nights. This evening we dine on traditional cuisine at our hotel. Later, consider visiting the Old Town and indulging in the honey flavours of the local medovukha drink.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Crowne Plaza
This morning, we join our Local Specialist to see the iconic sights of Minsk, including the Hero City Memorial, built to commemorate the city's status as one of the Hero Cities of the former Soviet Union. Consider a visit to the Saint Elizabeth Convent during your free afternoon to see its beautiful stained glass and religious icon workshop. This evening, Connect With Locals and join Anatolij and his family in their Belarus farmstead for a traditional dinner. Enjoy rousing accordion choruses and, of course, a few shots at this exclusive Be My Guest experience.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Optional Experience
Saint Elizabeth Convent
Don't miss this rare opportunity to visit a working convent, where the sisters provide spiritual and social help to rehabilitate members of the local community. We’ll take a guided tour with a Local Specialist to see the workshops where stained glass, mosaics and icons are created. We'll also have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and health products produced on the convent's own farm.
Adult Price: €36.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 10
Continue to Vilnius
We journey west and cross the border into Lithuania, arriving later in the capital Vilnius, renowned for its beautiful Baroque façades. Join a Local Specialist on a leisurely tour past the city's iconic sights. See the Bishop's Palace and the University, the oldest university in the Baltics, founded in 1579. Explore the 17th-century Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, built on the site of a temple to the pagan goddess of love. Walk to the Gates of Dawn, the Carmelite Church of St. Theresa and former Jewish Ghetto, passing the Cathedral on the way.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Courtyard by Marriott City Center
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Lithuanian Folklore and Traditional Dinner
Savour a hearty Lithuanian dinner of local specialities with us in beautiful surroundings, as we are entertained by a Folklore show.
Adult Price: €62.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 11
Off to Šiauliai and Riga
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Vilnius, departing the city after lunch. Our first stop is the extraordinary Hill of Crosses at Šiauliai. This site features thousands of crosses, each mysteriously claiming its place since the mid-19th century. We arrive in the ancient city of Riga later, where we will spend the next two nights. This evening, after dinner, maybe take to the streets to explore the Latvian capital's inspiring Gothic spires.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - AC by Marriott
With our Local Specialist, we’ll explore the old Lithuanian capital of Trakai, with its beautiful lakeside castle. The castle has been painstakingly restored to reveal the former grandeur and history of the Grand Duchy. We’ll also see old wooden cottages built by the Karaites, a sect originating in Baghdad, and have time to shop for crafts in Trakai.
Adult Price: €43.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 12
Uncover Riga’s Secrets
Stroll through the winding medieval streets of Riga's UNESCO-listed Old Town – with one of the world's finest collections of Art Nouveau buildings and a Hanseatic trade history we will have an opportunity to explore during a sightseeing and walking tour with a Local Specialist. Spend the rest of the day discovering the sights on your terms. Admire the skyline from the comfort of a canal boat, view the 14th-century House of the Blackheads or indulge in the herbal flavours of the city's favourite Black Balsam at a traditional city tavern – the choice is yours.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Bergi Open Air Museum Visit and Lunch
One of the showpieces of Latvia's cultural heritage, the ethnographic open air museum is situated in a pine forest on the banks of the Jugla Lake. With our Local Specialist, we’ll explore some of the ninety traditional buildings rebuilt here, including farmhouses, windmills and fishermen's houses, before a delicious traditional meal.
Adult Price: €50.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 13
Journey to Coastal Tallinn
We follow the Gulf of Riga north into Estonia, and travel via Parnu, a popular beach resort for Tallinn residents. Explore the beautifully preserved streets of Tallinn's old Hanseatic Quarter with a Local Specialist. See its 15th-century Luhike Jalg Gate and visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a symbol of Russian power, with its magnificent gold-plated dome. This evening, you’ll check into our Stays With Stories accommodation, the Nordic Forum hotel offering marvellous views over Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, and the first hotel to lead the way in urban beekeeping. Learn about the hotel’s fascinating green initiatives, including its six rooftop beehives.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Nordic Forum
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 14
Return to Helsinki
We board a ferry this morning, crossing the Baltic Sea to Helsinki where we'll meet a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour past the modern marble façades of Finlandia Hall, the Senate and Market Squares, and the café-lined Esplanadi. This evening, we toast to an unforgettable northern adventure, joining our fellow travellers for a special Farewell Dinner.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Holiday Inn City Centre
Our time together has come to an end. We say a fond farewell to newfound friends at the end of a memorable trip. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 2
Venice Of The North Cruise And Champagne
Soak up the atmosphere and romance of this former imperial capital, known as the "Venice of the North". Board a private boat to cruise through the canals and along the River Neva. You'll sip champagne as your Local Specialist provides commentary about the city that has inspired artists for generations.
Adult Price: €46.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Evening At The Ballet
There may be an opportunity to attend a ballet performance in the historic atmosphere of a Tsarist era theatre. Subject to availability of tickets and performance. Price will vary from €100-€130, depending on the venue and the Ballet Company. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €0.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Imperial Splendours And Architectural Gems
Your Local Specialist will offer a guided tour of the interiors of two iconic churches. The Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood, built to commemorate the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, has one of the country's most intricate displays of mosaic icons. Additionally, St Isaac's Cathedral is the 4th-largest cathedral in the world. Designed by a French architect, its immense interior is comprised of malachite and other precious materials.
Adult Price: €44.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Rasputin and the Romanovs
This tour pays tribute to one of Russia's noble and royal families and provides an explanation for the collapse of the monarchy. You'll visit the opulent interior of Yusupov Palace, one of the grandest noble residences in the country, and learn about the plot to murder the mystic Rasputin.
Adult Price: €49.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Imperial Summer Residences. Pushkin And Petrodvorets
On this full-day tour, your Local Specialist will take you to the villages of Pushkin and Petrodvorets, where you will visit Catherine's Palace and Peterhof Gardens. Recently restored, Catherine's Palace is most famous for the fabled and wholly unique Amber Room. Located on the Baltic, Peterhof Gardens are modeled after those at Versailles. Following a guided tour, you'll have time to enjoy a stroll as you marvel at the gilded fountains. In case of closure or unavailability of Catherine’s Palace, we will visit the delightful Palace of Pavlovsk, which was built by Catherine the Great. The price will then be €73.00. This optional involves reservations and entrance prepayments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €92.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Russian Folklore Evening
A chance to attend one of the best Russian folklore programs in St. Petersburg. You’ll enjoy a high-energy performance featuring Cossack dances, songs, instruments and costumes from around Russia. During intermission, sample local champagne and vodka. An unforgettable experience! This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €67.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 5
Metro And Red Square By Night
Often cited as the most beautiful subway system in the world, Moscow's grandiose Metro stations are decorated with mosaics, stained glass and bronze statues. They're also one of the few remaining places featuring Communist iconography. We'll see them with our Local Specialist and complete our visit with a walk through Red Square, where the evening illuminations should provide enviable photo opportunities.
Adult Price: €37.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 6
Sergiyev Posad - The Real Russia
68 km from Moscow, Sergiyev Posad (known as Zagorsk in the Soviet era) is the centre of the Orthodox faith and Russia's most important pilgrimage site. With our Local Specialist, we'll visit the recently-renovated Troitse-Sergiieyeva Lavra, a working monastery, unique in the fact that it still operated during the atheist years of Communist rule. We'll also have time to browse the markets, where you might like to buy locally-crafted lacquer boxes or Matryoshka dolls. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €56.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 7
Russian Panorama Experience
Learn more about Russia's military and contemporary history on this guided tour, led by your Local Specialist. We'll visit the Borodino Panorama, home to a large-scale multi-sensory diorama. This moving work of art depicts the most decisive moment of the Battle of Borodino, which took place between Russia and Napoleon's Grand Army in 1812. We'll also walk through Victory Memorial Park to see impressive monuments to the victory in World War II. Finally, we'll take a stroll through the famous Arbat street. Once inhabited by the tsar's artisans, it's now referred to as Moscow's Montmartre, lined with càfes, restaurants and shops selling local souvenirs.
Adult Price: €43.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 7
Treasures Of The Tsars
Skip the queues with our Local Specialist and journey through the Treasure Chamber of the Russian Tsars - one of the most important museums in Russia due to its unique collection. You’ll see priceless Faberge eggs and Catherine the Great's diamonds and many gowns. You’ll also discover the Imperial carriages, which are studded with precious stones and gold; coronation thrones; and other one-of-a-kind items from the Romanov Dynasty. This optional involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. If you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €56.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 7
Patriots and Bohemians
Few things set fire to the soul of the Russian people like their heroic fight against fascism. The tremendous power of their emotions has been beautifully translated into the spectacular Victory Park, where we'll walk through gorgeous gardens full of impressive memorials with our Local Specialist. In the Museum, we’ll see large-scale 3D paintings that give the illusion of one's presence in the centre of events. Afterwards we'll discover the Bohemian atmosphere of Moscow’s “Montmartre”, lined with delightful cafes, restaurants and time for last-minute souvenir shopping.
Adult Price: €43.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 9
Saint Elizabeth Convent
Don't miss this rare opportunity to visit a working convent, where the sisters provide spiritual and social help to rehabilitate members of the local community. We’ll take a guided tour with a Local Specialist to see the workshops where stained glass, mosaics and icons are created. We'll also have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and health products produced on the convent's own farm.
Adult Price: €36.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 10
Lithuanian Folklore and Traditional Dinner
Savour a hearty Lithuanian dinner of local specialities with us in beautiful surroundings, as we are entertained by a Folklore show.
Adult Price: €62.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 11
Trakai Castle And Town
With our Local Specialist, we’ll explore the old Lithuanian capital of Trakai, with its beautiful lakeside castle. The castle has been painstakingly restored to reveal the former grandeur and history of the Grand Duchy. We’ll also see old wooden cottages built by the Karaites, a sect originating in Baghdad, and have time to shop for crafts in Trakai.
Adult Price: €43.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 12
Bergi Open Air Museum Visit and Lunch
One of the showpieces of Latvia's cultural heritage, the ethnographic open air museum is situated in a pine forest on the banks of the Jugla Lake. With our Local Specialist, we’ll explore some of the ninety traditional buildings rebuilt here, including farmhouses, windmills and fishermen's houses, before a delicious traditional meal.
Adult Price: €50.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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What's included
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14 nights
Accommodation
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22 Meals
1 Be My Guest, 1 Farewell Dinner, 1 Lunch, 1 Welcome Reception, 14 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
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The Trafalgar difference
Connect With Locals
Anatolij and his family welcome you to their Belarus farmstead for a traditional Be My Guest dinner, rousing accordion choruses and, of course, a few shots of vodka.
Dive into Culture
Enjoy a visit to the Hermitage Museum, one of the world's largest and most valuable art collections.
Stays with Stories
Check into the Nordic Forum Hotel and discover how it's leading the way in urban beekeeping, thanks to its six rooftop beehives, while marvelling at the views over the historic Old Town.
Sightseeing highlights
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Explore St. Petersburg, Moscow, Minsk, Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki with a Local Specialist
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Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin in Moscow, the Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, the Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn
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View Red Square in Moscow, Nevsky Prospekt and St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Riga's Art Nouveau architecture and the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Ferry across the Gulf of Finland
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High-speed train from St. Petersburg to Moscow
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Hotels were excellent. Loved the Optional Tours. Great itinerary. Lovely hotels. Very disappointed though that the brand new coach didn't have USB or power outlets for charging electronics.
Superb Travel Director and Driver! The majority of Local Specialists were fantastic, though we did have one (out of 5) who, whilst in busy museums, didn't give specific directions (ie: "follow me", instead of "follow me to the left") for those who couldn't see the them...it caused some confusion.
Last tour (Russia and Baltic States) was organized in professional manner and guides were knowledgeable and personable. Travel director , driver and local guides were efficient and considering we saw six countries in two weeks organization was exceptional.
We (?my wife and I) have been travelling with Trafalgar (8th times), and I noticed that in this particular travel there's less lunch/dinner, included in the package and almost all of POINTS OF INTEREST are OPTIONALS. In our previous trips most of the goodies are included in the package. Is it because of the geographical locations of the area?. While overall experience with your staffs (tour director(s) local and drivers), are exceptional, I find it not fair for a NEW traveller (with Trafalgar) to be burdened with so many optionals, and therefore, left behind somewhere, and not part of the whole thing. I Understand, OPTIONAL trips, but I found it almost all, are, in this package.
Special Rate Solo Rooming: Departures 17 April, 03 July and 25 September 2022 will include 20 – 100% discount on our standard single supplement.
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What is an Active Trip? This is an "Active" lifestyle itinerary, with walks and hikes most days. Hikes will range from easy/moderate to strenuous. No technical climbing skills are required but a reasonable level of fitness is required to make the trip more enjoyable. Understanding that not all people want to hike at the same pace or even on the same trail we will, where possible, host map orientation and then let everyone disperse to enjoy the trails best suited to them.
What to Pack Guests should bring lightweight hiking shoes or boots, broad brimmed sun hats, sunglasses, layered clothing, reusable water bottle(s), a hiking day pack and hiking poles (optional)
Weather & Altitude While the itinerary is laid out below, we are at the mercy of the weather and so reserve the right to adjust the program as necessary. Please keep in mind that the higher elevations and possible variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of our activities. Elevation ranges up to 9,000 feet for Utah’s Mighty Five and up to 11,000 feet for California High Country Adventure.
Everyone reacts differently to altitude and so if you do have any health issues you should check with your doctor that this trip is suitable for you.
