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New and excited itinerary. Visit Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland,
Estonia and Russia. Includes international air ticket, overnight ferry and Baltic Sea's cruise, deluxe hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and some dinners and lunch (Chinese or local style), professional Chinese / English-speaking tour escort with local guide throughout the trip, comprehensive itinerary and appropriately-timed schedule, admissions(Vigeland Sculpture Park, Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum, Nobel Prize Banquet, Vasa Museum, Kermlin Diamond Fund, the Peter's Summer Palace, the Hermitage Musuem and overnight train from Moscow to St. Petersburg (1st class cabin)> |
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| Day 1 U.S.A. - COPENHAGEN (DENMARK) |
| Start our significant Russia and Northern Europe 13 days tour with overnight flight to Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark. |
| Day 2 COPENHAGEN(D) |
| Upon arrival in Copenhagen, we proceed to Amalienborg Palace; don't forget to take some precious photos. Then we will continue our itinerary to the City Hall, and the symbol of the city - the Little Mermaid in Andersen's fairy tale. Hotel: Hilton or similar |
| Day 3 COPENHAGEN - GOTHENBURG (SWEDEN) (B/D) |
| This morning, we will visit the magnificent Renaissance Fredriksborg Castle, once a royal residence and now a national museum. Later on, we will visit one of the most important Renaissance Castles in Northern Europe, Kronborg Castle. Many foreign guests mainly associate Kronborg with Shakespeare's drama about Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. For Danish visitors, the Castle is a national and historic monument. Then, we embark to Sweden's 350-year old city of Gothenburg. An orientation tour reveals this sophisticated barbor city with its fascinating architectural heritage and majestic boulevards. Hotel: Scandic Crown or similar |
| Day 4 GOTHENBURG - OSLO (NORWAY) (B/D) |
| This morning, we proceed to Oslo, our sightseeing tour reveals the Viking Museum, Kon-Tiki Raft Museum. Visit the famous Olympic Ski Jump and a visit to the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Hotel: Radisson SAS Park or similar |
| Day 5 OSLO - STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN) (B/D) |
| Today, we travel to Sweden, where we journey through lush meadows, forests and lakes. We stop in Karlstad for lunch time break. Then a scenic drive to Swedish capital - Stockholm. Hotel: Scandic Alvik or similar |
| Day 6 STOCKHOLM - AT SEA (B/D) |
| Sightseeing of this proud city of canals explores the preserved streets of Old Town, Royal Palace, magnificent blue and gold chambers in Town Hall, and a visit to Wasa Ship Museum. Then, we will embark to an overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea to Finland. Hotel: At Sea |
| Day 7 HELSINKI - TALLIN (ESTONIA) (B/D) |
| After breakfast, we dock on Helsinki - the Finnish capital. Our sightseeing tour reveals Market Square, The Senate, Olympic Stadium, Temppeliaukio church and Sibelius Monument. Afternoon, we take ferry to Tallin which is the capital of Estonia. Hotel: Park Hotel and Casino or similar |
| Day 8 TALLIN - NOVGOROD (RUSSIA) (B/L/D) |
| This morning, we take a sightseeing tour of this beautiful town. Hanseatic Quarter with its ancient battlements and the 15th century Luhike Galq Gate and the Town Hall. Afternoon, we proceed to Novgorod. Hotel: Hotel Beresta Palace or similar |
| Day 9 NOVGOROD - MOSCOW (RUSSIA) (B/L/D) |
| A long drive takes us through birchwood forest and picturesque villages to Russia's capital - Moscow. An orientation tour will be arranged before dinner. Hotel: Hotel Cosmos or similar |
| Day 10 MOSCOW - ST. PETERSBURG (RUSSIA) (B/L/D) |
| Today, the sightseeing tour reveals such highlights as Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenis's Tomb, visit the Kremlin, University of Moscow and a typical Metro Station with marvelous frescos. In the evening, an optional Russian Ballet or Moscow State Circus will be arranged. Then we take the overnight train to St. Petersburg. Hotel: Overnight Train (First Class Cabin) |
| Day 11 ST. PETERSBURG (B/L/D) |
| After breakfast, our tour starting from St. Isaac's Cathedral, Hermitage Museum and Royal Palace Square. In the evening, a spectacular optional folklore show will be arranged. Hotel: Sovietskaya Hotel or similar |
| Day 12 ST. PETERSBURG - HELSINKI (FINLAND) (B/L/D) |
| This morning, we take an excursion to the Summer Palace of Peter the Great in Petrodvorets. There are many magnificent fountains with hosts of golden mythical figures. After lunch, we take train back to Helsinki. Hotel: Hotel Sokos Presidentti or similar |
| Day 13 HELSINKI - U.S.A. (B) |
| After breakfast, we take a memorable picture and say farewell as we transfer to the airport for our return flight to U.S.A. with memories of a holiday you will never forget.?CIAO! |
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