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Russia & Scandinavia – 15D

Russia & Scandinavia – 15D

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Russia & Scandinavia - 15 Days

This is a boutique tour designed for the discerning traveler to Europe. The Best of Russia & Scandinavia have been put together as never before. The most scenic of fjords, flam rail ride will be scenic delights of a lifetime. Great capitals and the incomparable Moscow and St. Petersburg are included.

A tour fit for the connoisseur!

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS: See what is included !

Introducing:

Russia

Churchill’s ‘riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma’ remains an apt description of Russia; most outsiders have only a hazy idea of its realities. A composite of the extravagant glories of old Russia and the drab legacies of the Soviet era, it’s a country that both befuddles and beguiles.

No country has captured the imagination, the attention, and the awe of the world, as has Russia. There’s the Russia of Dr. Zhivago, rolling hills and onion-domed cathedrals, of borsch, blini, vodka and caviar, and the Russia of Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy and Pushkin. And then there’s Ronald Reagan’s Evil Empire: Russia as the capital of communism, world domination and black marketers.

Magnificent palaces, sprawling and beautifully laid out cities full with great architecture and ambience, treasure houses and forests, vibrant evening entertainment and a world apart… that is what Russia is all about. St. Petersburg and Moscow are there. As you explore these destinations and its attractions with our guide, you will soon find yourselves running out of superlatives to describe them.

All of 5 days for you to savour.

Scandinavia…

There is a saying “If you have never been to Scandinavia, you have never lived !”

Fun, Fjords & fascination, the hallmarks of a great tour is the Scandinavia we show you. We take you to heart of Fjordland …. See the Sognefjords including cruising on the Fjords. Besides , visit 4 swank capitals and beautiful Bergen. Fijord Norway was voted the best preserved natural UNESCO heritage area in the world.

SUMMARY ITINERARY :

MOSCOW – 3 nights hotel Korston or similar half day city tour; Kremlin and Armoury museum visit; Metro tour of Moscow, Circus Show

TRAIN – “Sapsan” – the super fast train from Moscow to St.Petersburg

ST.PETERSBURG –      2 nights hotel Crowne Plaza or similar Visit Petrodvorets , half day city tour, Hermitage Museum, Russian Folklore show Neva River Cruise. Optional : Ballet show at Moscow or at St.Petersburg

HELSINKI  1 night hotel Sokos President or similar  Enroute visit including Half day city tour

CRUISE – 1 night cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm based on Ocean view cabin

STOCKHOLM  –  Half day city tour with guide, visit City Hall (of Nobel Prize Fame)

OREBRO – 1 night Hotel Quality Orebro or similar

SOGNEDAL –  1 night Hotel Quality Sogendal or similar Sognefjord cruise from Gudvangen to Flam

VOSS – 2 nights Hotel Park Voss or similar

BERGEN   –  Flam rail ride; Bergen city tour; Flyogen;

OSLO  – 1 night Hotel Thon Opera or similar Half day city tour

CRUISE  – 1 night on board Oslo-Copenhagen based on ocean view cabin

COPENHAGEN – 1 night Hotel Scandic Sydhanvnen or similar Half-day city tour with guide; visit the Tivoli Gardens

MEALS  – Daily American breakfast, 6 local/Indian lunch and  14 Local/Indian dinners as per itinerary

SPECIAL  – Visit to an Ice Bar at Copenhagen

PORTREGE –  One Pc of check baggage in/out at train station

SCENIC DRIVES –   All over Norway from Orebro to Oslo. Extraordinary scenery in the Norwegian Fjord,

BEST BUYS –  Souvenirs apart, Troll Models, Matuska dolls, replicas of Faberge Eggs, Caviar

 

Tour Plan

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DAY 01 : ARRIVE MOSCOW

Arrive Moscow complete your immigration and customs formalities and then board your coach and drive to hotel. Indian dinner. Brief orientation drive.
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DAY 02 : AT MOSCOW

According to an old Russian proverb "there is nothing above Moscow except the Kremlin, and nothing above the Kremlin except Heaven". Certainly, the vast Kremlin and its spiritual heart, St. Basil's Cathedral… an architectural masterpiece remain the nation's landmark. Yet Russia's capital offers wonder after wonder - you will love dramatic Red Square, the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre, GUM departmental store and the Metro's Lavish marble halls. This is followed by the city tour of Moscow. covering such famous highlights as St.Basil's multi coloured onion domed Cathedral, the Kremlin Walls, Red Square and Lenin's tomb. Completes your first introduction to Russia. Afternoon free. Time to visit Gum departmental store/Arabat street. Evening Indian dinner. Optional : Ballet or Opera programme at the Bolshoi Theatre
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DAY 03 : AT MOSCOW

Morning excursion to Kremlin and the famous Armoury Museum. See the fabulous treasures of the Czars including an impressive collection of imperial jewels, golden thrones, a collection of world famous Faberge eggs and ornate icons. They are stunning. See the fine 18th century Senate building and seat of the Russian President. Afternoon a tour of the Russian Metro. There is a saying ‘the treasures of Russia are stored in the under grounds of Moscow.’ You will appreciate this as we take you a short Metro tour. Each station in the central area is a veritable museum! Evening: Included visit to the famous Russian Circus. Several of our clients who had done this programme with us earlier had asked …‘Why a Circus?’ After the tour they said ‘Our tour would not have been complete without its inclusion’.
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DAY 04 : MOSCOW-ST. PETERSBURG – SAPSAN TRAIN

Morning check out from hotel and transfer to railway station for SapSan train to St. Petersburg. Arrive St. Petersburg… one of the most beautiful cities in the world and recently restored to its original name after Peter the Great. Often called ‘Venice of the North’, St. Petersburg will astound you with its exquisite canals and convents, palaces and parks. You'll be captivated by its skyline, studded with golden cupolas of lavish churches and pastel-shade Baroque buildings. Afternoon Neva River cruise through the heart of St.Petersburg. Evening witness a vibrant Russian Folklore Show at the Nikolaevsky Palace with forshettes.
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DAY 05 : AT ST. PETERSBURG

Morning excursion to Petrodvorets, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, to visit the elaborate summer Palace of Peter the Great. Admire the ornate interiors and stroll around its fabulous gardens with fountains and golden statues. Afternoon we visit the Hermitage Museum formerly the Winter Palace. You will marvel at the unrivalled collections of masterpieces, ornate decors and the stunning Rococco interiors and stately staircases. Just about everything is GRAND! Optional: Ballet show at the Marinsky.
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DAY 06 : ST. PETERSBURG-HELSINKI – 6 hrs driving time

Morning board your coach and drive to Helsinki through the highway. Arrive Helsinki, check into hotel.
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DAY 07 : HELSINKI-STOCKHOLM – OVERNIGHT CRUISE

Today a city tour shows us Finlandia Hall, the Senate and Market Squares, broad boulevards and domed Russian Church. Then proceed to port for an overnight Cruise to Stockholm. Fun, entertainment. (Ocean View Cabin).
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DAY 08 : STOCKHOLM-OREBRO – 2 ½ hrs driving time

Morning, arrive at the Swedish Capital Stockholm …“Beauty on Water”, free time near the palace / pedestrian area behind it for shopping or at leisure. Afternoon proceed for a city tour. See Fjällgatan Viewpoint, Royal Palace (from outside), Old Town, Kings Garden. Then entrance to the famous City Hall where Nobel Prize is awarded. Arrive Orebro. The old capital of Swedeen. check into hotel.
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DAY 09 : OREBRO-SOGNEDAL – 9 hrs driving time

Drive through the Swedish Lake district to Arvika, continue to via Honefoss to Sognedal. Have your cameras and reels ready from today as post lunch is a drive through scenic country side and glaciers. Cross the Sognefjord.
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DAY 10 : SOGNEDAL-VOSS – 5 hrs driving time

Spectacular scenic feast today as we drive to Flam . Enroute Sognefjord cruise from Gudvangen to Flam. Arrive Flam, we board the world famous Flam scenic railway for a breathtaking journey. For 50 minutes the view through the carriage window is a constantly changing panorama of sky-high snow covered mountains, thundering waterfalls and green pastures at the bottom of the valley. Continue to Myrdal, where we change over to a local train and travel to Voss. Check into hotel.
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DAY 11 : AT VOSS – EXCURSION TO BERGEN

Morning drive to Bergen… Norway’s most naturally beautiful city with its bustling harbour, flea market for bargain shopping and the colored row houses. Follows a visit to Flojen mountain by the funicular rail for a superb view of Bergen Fjord and surrounding area. Then return to Voss.
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DAY 12 : VOSS-GEILO-OSLO– 6 hrs driving time

Morning drive to Oslo Via Geilo. A short crossing on the Hardanger fjord. The scenery is a bit like the landscape inside the Arctic Circle. Water Falls enroute. Great scenery. Continue your drive to the Viking capital of Oslo. It is also the seat of the Nobel Prize committee.
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DAY 13 : OSLO-COPENHAGEN – OVERNIGHT CRUISE

Morning city tour including the Holmenkollen Skijump, Royal Palace, Karl Johan, Viking Museum and the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park where you will have some free time to admire the Array of modern sculptures, Akers Brygge and other major sights. Proceed to the pier to board your cruise ship for a memorable overnight cruise to the Danish capital Copenhagen. (Ocean view cabin)
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DAY 14 : ARRIVE COPENHAGEN

On arrival proceed for a City Sightseeing of Copenhagen, see the Stock-exchange, Amalienborg Palace where Denmark’s ‘Cycling Monarchy’ –informal, accessible and unstuffy, has its city home, the Little Mermaid … Denmark’s most famous landmarks, Ströget Shopping Street. Post tour proceed to hotel and check in. Evening transfer to visit the Tivoli Gardens. Evening is free to feel Copenhagen… walk down the Stroget … the pedestrian street. Window shop only.
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DAY 15 : DEPART COPENHAGEN

Breakfast. Check out from hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to India.

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