Russia & Scandinavia – 15D

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