Day 01: THURSDAY, ARRIVE TALLINN
Arrival in Tallinn, transfer arrangements on own to your hotel.
Please consult information bulletin at your hotel.
Accommodation at 5* Swissotel Tallinn
Day 02: FRIDAY, TALLINN
Breakfast at your hotel. Please be at hotel reception at 11.00 to meet your tour escort. Continue with your local English-speaking guide for a 3 hours city tour. The sightseeing tour starts out by coach followed by a walking tour of Tallinn Old Town which includes Toompea Hill, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Dome Church. As you walk back to your hotel you will pass the Latin quarter, where you will find open markets, studios and shops of local artisans.
Afternoon is free.
Accommodation at Swissotel Tallinn
Day 03: SATURDAY, TALLINN - HELSINKI
Breakfast buffet at your hotel. The morning is at leisure until your transfer from your hotel to the Tallinn Ferry terminal. Travel across the Baltic Sea and enjoy the scenery on the fast ferry ride from Tallinn to Helsinki. On arrival in Helsinki, meet & greet by your local English- speaking guide for a 3-hour city sightseeing of the capital of Finland, also known as “The Daughter of the Baltic Sea”. The tour includes the Senate Square, the University and Lutheran Cathedral, the colourful Market Square by the sea, the statue of Marshall Mannerheim, the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, the Orthodox Russian Church Uspenski and the Sibelius Monument. A visit is also made to Temppeliaukio Church – called the “Rock Church” as it is carved into solid rock. The tour ends at your hotel.
Accommodation at the charming 5* Hotel Haven, a member of Small Luxury Hotels
Day 04: SUNDAY, HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast at hotel. Depart Helsinki and travel through the Finnish countryside until crossing the boarder into Russia and later arriving in St. Petersburg, a city founded in 1703 by Tzar Peter the Great and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Also known as "the Venice of the North", St Petersburg was virtually unharmed after the 1930-50s Stalinist reconstruction, and it’s downtown dazzles the eye of the visitor with splendid palaces, stylish monuments, straight avenues, beautiful bridges and other attractions. On arrival to St Petersburg you will be met by your local English-speaking guide for a 3-hour panoramic city sightseeing tour which will cover some of the many highlights of the city. You will drive along the Nevsky Prospect - the heart of the city, and make picture stops at the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, the Senates Square, the Peter and Paul’s Fortress and the St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Art's Square and the Russian Museum as well as at the two magnificent churches, the "Spilled Blood" and the Nikolsky Cathedral. The tour ends at your hotel for check-in. Evening at leisure
Accommodation at 5* Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg
Day 05: MONDAY, ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast at hotel. Meet your local English-speaking guide for a full day tour of the city by coach starting out at the famous Peterhof, the Palace of the Sea God Englis. Lunch is included today.
After lunch continue to the world-famous Hermitage
Art Museum and state rooms of the Winter Palace. The days touring will also cover other highlights of the city, we will drive along the
Nevsky Prospect - the heart of the city, and make picture stops at the Spit of
Vasilievsky Island, the Senates Square, the Peter and Paul’s Fortress and the St.
Isaac's Cathedral, the Art's Square and the Russian Museum as well as at the two magnificent churches, the "Spilled Blood" and the Nikolsky Cathedral. Return to the hotell.
Accommodation at Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg
Day 06: TUESDAY, ST. PETERSBURG
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Day is at leisure to further explore this magnificent city and its treasures.
Accommodation at Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg
Day 07: WEDNESDAY, ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Transfer on own to Airport for your flight home.
Price includes:
6 nights Tallinn - St. Petersburg.
6 nights accommodation including daily buffet breakfasts and 1 lunch as per itinerary, in centrally located deluxe class hotels, all
rooms with private facilities.
Guided tours of Tallinn, St. Petersburg and Helsinki,
all entrances included as outlined.
All listed sightseeing tours are conducted in a private coach and in English only .
High speed ferry Tallinn to Helsinki.
Luggage assistance at all hotels.
Bi-lingual tour escort Days 02-06 (English & Spanish only).
Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
NOTE!! RUSSIAN VISA MUST BE OBTAINED ON OWN. VISIT www.russianembassy.org FOR FEES, DETAILS AND FORMS. WE WILL PROVIDE THE REQUIRED VISA CONFIRMATION LETTER AND VOUCHER ONCE BOOKED AND CONFIRMED.
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here to view the 2010 Scanam Terms & Conditions
2010 Prices
per person sharing twin-bedded room:
Tours start in Tallinn on Thursdays
NOTE!! SPECIAL SALE FOR ALL DEPARTURES, DEDUCT 10% PER PERSON FROM BELOW POSTED RATES. MUST BE PAID IN FULL ONCE CONFIRMED
SUBJECT TO TOUR AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF BOOKING
| 6 nights Tallinn -
St. Petersburg : |
|
2010
Tour numbers |
Tour Start: |
Tour End: |
Land
Only Price |
|
Thursdays |
Wednesdays |
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| BDMBV-01 # |
June
17 |
June 23 |
USD
2160 |
| BDMBV-02 |
July
15 |
July
21 |
USD
1883 |
| BDMBV-03 |
July
29 |
August
04 |
USD
1883 |
| BDMBV-04 |
August
12 |
August
18 |
USD
1883 |
| BDMBV-05 |
August
19 |
August
25 |
USD
1883 |
| BDMBV-06 |
August
26 |
Sep
01 |
USD
1883 |
| BDMBV-07 |
Sep
02 |
Sep
08 |
USD
1883 |
| # White Nights Supplement apply for
St. Petersburg and is Included |
|
| |
Single
supplement: #
( June 17 departure only) |
|
USD
1073 |
| Single
supplement: ( All other departures) |
|
USD
837 |
| |
Third person in extra bed discount:
Deduct from posted p.p. double room rates. Discount only applies to third person 12 years or older:
Special child discount 7- <12 years:
Guests 7 years or older are welcome.
Children 7-18 years old must travel with an adult. |
|
|
- USD
189
- USD 283 |