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Grand Private Tour Covering Baltic Capitals, Helsinki and St. Petersburg
offered by supplier M18057 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 12
- 25
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Russia
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2100 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3000 US Dollar (USD)
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This grand tour is a wonderful way to visit the Baltic Region not only will you stay in the three lovely Baltic Capitals of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn, you will also go onto the beautiful and charming city of Helsinki, Finland and then to the magnificent imperial heart of Russia St Petersburg.
Included in this tour are all transfers with private drivers, accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis, day trips and walking tours. Flights are not included in the price - as flight prices change so frequently we try and get you the best deal possible at the point of booking.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Vilnius Airport to be met by your private transfer to be taken to your hotel the 4* Mabre Hotel, where you will stay for three nights. The Mabre Hotel is one of our favourite hotels in Vilnius, converted from a 13th century monastery, this lovely hotel is right in the heart of the old town. Over night: The 4* Mabre Hotel.
Day 2:
- AM: You will be met in reception at your hotel for a private 3 hour walking tour of the old town. This is a great way to get to know the city and your bearings.
- PM: Explore Vilnius at your leisure. Over night: The 4* Mabre Hotel.
Day 3: Explore Vilnius at your leisure. Alternatively you could opt to add a day trip. Options include visiting the burial ground of soviet statues of Stalin and Lenin in Grutas Park, enjoying the spa town of Druskininkai or visiting Trakai Castle just outside the city. Over night: The 4* Mabre Hotel.
Day 4: Travel by private transfer to Riga, Latvia. You will go via The Hill of Crosses in North Lithuania, where you will stop for a visit. How the Hill of crosses started is the source of some debate. The most popular idea beginning that crosses were left in memory of a group of insurgents killed in the 1831 rebellion against Czarist rule. Today thousands and thousands of crosses, big, small, simple or ornate reside on a small hill in the countryside . Its quite something to see and a very special place. Then its onto Riga where you will check in to the lovely 4* Garden Palace, where you will stay for 2 nights. Over night: The 4* Garden Hotel.
Day 5:
- AM: You will be met in reception at your hotel for a private 3 hour walking tour of Riga old town. This is a great way to get to know the city and your bearings. Riga is the largest of the Baltic capitals, it is a beautiful city with a charming old town and stunning Art Nouveau district.
- PM: Explore Riga at your leisure. Over night: The 4* Garden Hotel.
Day 6: Leave Riga and travel by private transfer to Tallinn, the medieval and lovely capital of Estonia. You will stay at the quaint and cosy 4* Taanilinna Hotel for three nights. The 4* Taanilinna Hotel is in the heart of Tallinn's old town. Set back from a quiet cobbled street in a small court yard, the Taanilinna is a great favourite with our clients. Over night: The 4* Taanilinna Hotel.
Day 7:
- AM: You will be met in reception at your hotel for a private 3 hour walking tour of Tallinn's old town. This is a great way to get to know the city and your bearings on your first morning.
- PM: Explore Tallinn at your leisure. Over night: The 4* Taanilnna Hotel.
Day 8: Explore Tallinn at your leisure. Alternatively you could opt to add a day trip. Options include visiting Estonia's beautiful Lahemaa National park or Paldiski a town originally founded by Peter the Great, and more recently closed by the Soviets and used as a military town housing the largest submarine training centre in the Soviet Union. Over night: The 4* Taanilinna Hotel.
Day 9: Leave Tallinn and head for Helsinki. You will travel by Hydrofoil from Tallinn direct to Helsinki - the crossing takes approximately one and a half hours. Check in at the 4* Hotel Linna where you will stay for 2 nights. The 4* Hotel Linna is a stylish and comfortable hotel right in the heart of Helsinki city. Over night: The 4* Hotel Linna.
Day 10: Explore Helsinki at your leisure. Alternatively you could book a Design walk, or a day trip. Over night: The 4* Hotel Linna.
Day 11: Leave Charming Helsinki for St Petersburg - the imperial heart of Russia. You will travel by train, journey time is approximately 5 hours. You will be met from the train by a private transfer who will take you to your hotel, the 3* Fifth Corner, where you will stay for 3 nights. Over night: The 3* Fifth Corner Hotel.
Day 12:
- AM: You will be met at your hotel by a guide for a private excursion to the Hermitage Museum. The Hermitage Museum occupies six beautiful buildings alongside the River Neva and holds a collection of over three million works of art. Our guide will make sure you see all the highlights of this wonderful museum.
- PM: Explore St Petersburg at your leisure. Over night: 3* Hotel.
Day 13:
- AM:You will be met at your hotel by a guide for a private excursion to Catherines Palace in Pushkin. Catherine’s Palace has lovingly been renovated and restored since the Nazi virtually destroyed it during the second world war. The amazing feat of this restoration is quite something, stunning detail and care has been taken to restore this Palace to its original glory.
- PM: Explore St Petersburg at your leisure. Over night: The 3* Fifth Corner Hotel.
Day 14: Leave St Petersburg to return to Riga, the capital of Latvia. You will fly with Air Baltic. You will be met by private transfer from Riga Airport and taken to The 4* Bergs Hotel where you will spend your last night. (Alternatively you may stay in St Petersburg for an extra night and then fly direct back to Uk.) Arrive at Riga Airport for a private transfer to the 4* Berg Hotel. To mark the end of your Grand Tour relax in style in this lovely hotel. Enjoy more of Riga whilst you reminisce about all the wonderful experiences you will have had! Over night: The 4* Bergs Hotel.
Day 15: Private transfer to Riga Airport for flight home. End of your Grand Tour.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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