Day 1
Arrive into Moscow
Arrive into Moscow on your own and check into youe hotel anytime after 12 noon. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and experience the royal charm of this great city on your own. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at Hotel Borodino or similar in Moscow. Hotel Borodino, 13/2 Rusakovskaya Street, Moscow, 107140 Tel.: +7 495 223-08-97
Arrive into Moscow on your own and check into youe hotel anytime after 12 noon. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and experience the royal charm of this great city on your own. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at Hotel Borodino or similar in Moscow. Hotel Borodino, 13/2 Rusakovskaya Street, Moscow, 107140 Tel.: +7 495 223-08-97
Day 2
Visit the Kremlin, State Armoury,
St. Basil's Cathedral City Tour of Moscow.
After breakfast, get ready as we set out to explore the city of Moscow. We first take you to visit the Kremlin, the very heart of Russia. Specifically located and built on the confluence of the Moskva & Neglinnaya rivers, this famous landmark of Russia has been a symbol of power of the state and now a home to the President. Our visit to the Kremlin include the State Armoury, Patriarch's Palace,Terem Palace and Cathedral Square, which houses many churches with exquisite golden domes. Also see Ivan the Great Bell Tower and the Tsar Bell, the largest in the world with the 11 tonne section that broke off. Later, on a city tour of Moscow,we visit the world famous Red Square. See the stunning St. Basil's Cathedral. Its extravagant and coloured onion-shaped domes are a delightful array of swirling colours and red-brick towers. Also see Zamoskvorechye, Sofya Embankment, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, the monument dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Russian Navy. We proceed to see Leo Tolstoy Street, Triumphal Arch, White House, New Arbat Street, Arbat Square, Boulevard Ring, Tverskaya Street and Manezh Square. As a grand finale of your Moscow experience, enjoy a performance at the famous Moscow Circus. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at Hotel Borodino or similar in Moscow.
After breakfast, get ready as we set out to explore the city of Moscow. We first take you to visit the Kremlin, the very heart of Russia. Specifically located and built on the confluence of the Moskva & Neglinnaya rivers, this famous landmark of Russia has been a symbol of power of the state and now a home to the President. Our visit to the Kremlin include the State Armoury, Patriarch's Palace,Terem Palace and Cathedral Square, which houses many churches with exquisite golden domes. Also see Ivan the Great Bell Tower and the Tsar Bell, the largest in the world with the 11 tonne section that broke off. Later, on a city tour of Moscow,we visit the world famous Red Square. See the stunning St. Basil's Cathedral. Its extravagant and coloured onion-shaped domes are a delightful array of swirling colours and red-brick towers. Also see Zamoskvorechye, Sofya Embankment, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, the monument dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Russian Navy. We proceed to see Leo Tolstoy Street, Triumphal Arch, White House, New Arbat Street, Arbat Square, Boulevard Ring, Tverskaya Street and Manezh Square. As a grand finale of your Moscow experience, enjoy a performance at the famous Moscow Circus. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at Hotel Borodino or similar in Moscow.
Day 3
Visit Sergiev Posad, Boat Cruise,
Visit a Metro station On to St. Petersburg.
After breakfast, we proceed to Sergiev Posad, a historic monastery town and an integral part of the Golden Ring. In Sergiev Possad you can find the most important thing that can not be imitated - its aura. The architectural ensemble of the Trinity Monastery of St.Sergius looks majestic against the background of green patriarchal suburbs. The wellproportioned vertical line of the Bell Tower can be seen from far. Later we take you to Troice-Sergiev Lavra. This territory boast of great monasteries, such as St. Trinity Lavra and the Solovki Monastery. We return to Moscow and enjoy a boat ride on the Moscow river.We now take a ride on the famous Moscow Subway. The Metro stations of Moscow Subway have often been called 'the people's palaces', for their elegant designs, lavish and profuse use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. Take a stroll on the famous Arbat Walk, well known in Moscow for its shopping. After an Indian dinner, we proceed to Moscow railway station for our overnight journey to St. Petersburg. Overnight on board the train.
After breakfast, we proceed to Sergiev Posad, a historic monastery town and an integral part of the Golden Ring. In Sergiev Possad you can find the most important thing that can not be imitated - its aura. The architectural ensemble of the Trinity Monastery of St.Sergius looks majestic against the background of green patriarchal suburbs. The wellproportioned vertical line of the Bell Tower can be seen from far. Later we take you to Troice-Sergiev Lavra. This territory boast of great monasteries, such as St. Trinity Lavra and the Solovki Monastery. We return to Moscow and enjoy a boat ride on the Moscow river.We now take a ride on the famous Moscow Subway. The Metro stations of Moscow Subway have often been called 'the people's palaces', for their elegant designs, lavish and profuse use of marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. Take a stroll on the famous Arbat Walk, well known in Moscow for its shopping. After an Indian dinner, we proceed to Moscow railway station for our overnight journey to St. Petersburg. Overnight on board the train.
Day 4
City tour of St. Petersburg / the
Northern Venice, Visit to Peter and Paul Fortress
On arrival at St. Petersburg station, our representative will receive you and take you for an Indian breakfast. Later, we take you an a city tour of St. Petersburg, a magnificent city build three hundred years ago and also known as 'Northern Venice'. We drive along the 'Great Perspective' famous today as Nevsky Prospect, lined with marble palaces of Russian royalty and aristocracy, with boutiques and art salons arranged in old settings of the 18th century and Renaissance cathedrals & churches as its backdrop. Enjoy this 4.5 km long thoroughfare drive which cut's through woods and marshes from the Admiralty to the Monastery of Alexander Nevsky, with its magnificent Trinity Cathedral. Take a photo-stop along the Neva embankments for a panorama of the city's Rostral Columns.We drive by the SummerGarden surrounded by cast iron fence whose beauty is described as every kilo of cast iron being worth a kilo of gold. Stop to enjoy an overwhelming beauty of the third largest square in the world Palace Square with the world's biggest free-standing Alexander Column. See the beautiful architectural building as you pass through the city. Visit Peter & Paul Fortress, for its nucleus around which this magnificent city has arisen. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at Hotel Pulkovskaya or similar in St. Petersburg. Hotel Pulkovskaya, 1 Pobedy Square, 196240, St. Petersburg. Tel.: +7812 1235122.
On arrival at St. Petersburg station, our representative will receive you and take you for an Indian breakfast. Later, we take you an a city tour of St. Petersburg, a magnificent city build three hundred years ago and also known as 'Northern Venice'. We drive along the 'Great Perspective' famous today as Nevsky Prospect, lined with marble palaces of Russian royalty and aristocracy, with boutiques and art salons arranged in old settings of the 18th century and Renaissance cathedrals & churches as its backdrop. Enjoy this 4.5 km long thoroughfare drive which cut's through woods and marshes from the Admiralty to the Monastery of Alexander Nevsky, with its magnificent Trinity Cathedral. Take a photo-stop along the Neva embankments for a panorama of the city's Rostral Columns.We drive by the SummerGarden surrounded by cast iron fence whose beauty is described as every kilo of cast iron being worth a kilo of gold. Stop to enjoy an overwhelming beauty of the third largest square in the world Palace Square with the world's biggest free-standing Alexander Column. See the beautiful architectural building as you pass through the city. Visit Peter & Paul Fortress, for its nucleus around which this magnificent city has arisen. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at Hotel Pulkovskaya or similar in St. Petersburg. Hotel Pulkovskaya, 1 Pobedy Square, 196240, St. Petersburg. Tel.: +7812 1235122.
Day 5
Visit the Hermitage Museum, Visit
St. Isaac's Cathedral, Boat ride in St. Petersburg
After breakfast, we get ready to visit the Hermitage Museum. The gigantic collection of nearly three million objects of the Heritage Museum, ranked as one of the world's major museums, is housed in six buildings and categorised as:West European art, the Antique world, primitive culture, Oriental culture and Art, the history of Russian culture and numismatics. Later,we take you to Issac's Cathedral the main chruch of the Russian Empire. The cathedral was under construction for 40 years and was decorated in an elaborate way. Enjoy a boat ride on the river and channels of St. Petersburg. Enjoy a ride along the canals of St. Petersburg from where you can view the city's grand neoclassical architecture. In the evening we take you to see a Russian Floklore show with local dinner. Overnight at Hotel Pulkovskaya or similar in St. Petersburg.
After breakfast, we get ready to visit the Hermitage Museum. The gigantic collection of nearly three million objects of the Heritage Museum, ranked as one of the world's major museums, is housed in six buildings and categorised as:West European art, the Antique world, primitive culture, Oriental culture and Art, the history of Russian culture and numismatics. Later,we take you to Issac's Cathedral the main chruch of the Russian Empire. The cathedral was under construction for 40 years and was decorated in an elaborate way. Enjoy a boat ride on the river and channels of St. Petersburg. Enjoy a ride along the canals of St. Petersburg from where you can view the city's grand neoclassical architecture. In the evening we take you to see a Russian Floklore show with local dinner. Overnight at Hotel Pulkovskaya or similar in St. Petersburg.
Day 6
Visit Peterhoff / the kingdom of
fountains, Visit Catherine Palace
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Peterhoff, a former summer residence of the Tsars in the 18th-19th centuries. Explore Peterhoff, designed to rival the Versailles Palace of France. Also called the 'Russian Versailles', Peterhoff boasts of 300-acre parks and spectacular fountains. The Grand Palace crowns the hill with about 20 smaller palaces & pavilions located below and around. Enjoy the picturesque Lower Gardens with three unique cascades, dozens of water jets and miniature palaces. Take a deep breath looking at the centre of the composition, the Grand Palace and Grand Cascade. Marvel at the staircases, waterfalls, 37 gilded statues and an avenue of 64 fountains including the Samson Fountain, an allegory of the Russian victory. Take a guided tour of the Grand Palace, one of the most spectacular Russian palaces. Marvel at the grandeur of its gilded interiors. Later, we take you to Catherine Palace, a magnificent royal residence of Peter the Great's wife Catherine. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at Hotel Pulkovskaya or similar in St. Petersburg.
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Peterhoff, a former summer residence of the Tsars in the 18th-19th centuries. Explore Peterhoff, designed to rival the Versailles Palace of France. Also called the 'Russian Versailles', Peterhoff boasts of 300-acre parks and spectacular fountains. The Grand Palace crowns the hill with about 20 smaller palaces & pavilions located below and around. Enjoy the picturesque Lower Gardens with three unique cascades, dozens of water jets and miniature palaces. Take a deep breath looking at the centre of the composition, the Grand Palace and Grand Cascade. Marvel at the staircases, waterfalls, 37 gilded statues and an avenue of 64 fountains including the Samson Fountain, an allegory of the Russian victory. Take a guided tour of the Grand Palace, one of the most spectacular Russian palaces. Marvel at the grandeur of its gilded interiors. Later, we take you to Catherine Palace, a magnificent royal residence of Peter the Great's wife Catherine. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at Hotel Pulkovskaya or similar in St. Petersburg.
Day 7
Onto Helsinki
After breakfast, we board our coach and drive to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Our scenic drive takes us through the forests of Karelia, Vyborg and the timber centre of Kotka. We cross the Russian border and drive through the beautiful dark green Finnish forest to arrive in Helsinki. On arrival into Helsinki we check into the Hotel. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel Sokos Presidentti or similar in Helsinki. Hotel Sokos Presidentti, Etelainen Rautatiekatu 4, Sf-00100 Helsinki. Tel.: +358 201234608. Fax: +358 96947886.
After breakfast, we board our coach and drive to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Our scenic drive takes us through the forests of Karelia, Vyborg and the timber centre of Kotka. We cross the Russian border and drive through the beautiful dark green Finnish forest to arrive in Helsinki. On arrival into Helsinki we check into the Hotel. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel Sokos Presidentti or similar in Helsinki. Hotel Sokos Presidentti, Etelainen Rautatiekatu 4, Sf-00100 Helsinki. Tel.: +358 201234608. Fax: +358 96947886.
Day 8
City Tour of Helsinki Visit Porvoo –
Old Wooden Town
After breakfast, we proceed on a city tour of Helsinki. See the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki – Thehistorical centre with its Uspenski Cathedral and Esplandi Linear Park, the diplomatic quarters and Senate Square, Presidential Palace, City Hall, Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. We also take a stop at the Sibelius Monument and Temppeliaukio Church. Later we take you to Porvoo. It is Finland's 2nd oldest town and a unique representation of an original Finnish town comprising small wooden houses, little shops and craftsmen's workshops. You also have a wonderful chance to see the Finnish coastline. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel Sokos Presidentti or similar in Helsinki.
After breakfast, we proceed on a city tour of Helsinki. See the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki – Thehistorical centre with its Uspenski Cathedral and Esplandi Linear Park, the diplomatic quarters and Senate Square, Presidential Palace, City Hall, Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. We also take a stop at the Sibelius Monument and Temppeliaukio Church. Later we take you to Porvoo. It is Finland's 2nd oldest town and a unique representation of an original Finnish town comprising small wooden houses, little shops and craftsmen's workshops. You also have a wonderful chance to see the Finnish coastline. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel Sokos Presidentti or similar in Helsinki.
Day 9
Overnight Cruise to Stockholm
After breakfast at the hotel the day is free for you. In the evening we proceed to the pier to board the overnight Cruise “Viking Line”. Explore the various facility available on board - cafes, restaurant and shops. Tonight enjoy a wide spread buffet dinner with unlimited beer, juice, tea and coffee. Overnight in the comfort of your cabin on board the Viking Cruis
After breakfast at the hotel the day is free for you. In the evening we proceed to the pier to board the overnight Cruise “Viking Line”. Explore the various facility available on board - cafes, restaurant and shops. Tonight enjoy a wide spread buffet dinner with unlimited beer, juice, tea and coffee. Overnight in the comfort of your cabin on board the Viking Cruis
Day 10
City Tour of Stockholm Vasa Museum
Enjoy breakfast on board, as your ship sails through the Archipelago of over 24,000 Islands and islets and arrives into Stockholm – the city of Senses and the capital of Scandinavia. Built on 14 Islands, you are never far from the water in Stockholm. On arrival we proceed on a city tour of Stockholm. See the city Hall, with the famous Golden and Blue Halls. Also visit the famous Vasa Museum - Sweden's most visited museum enshrining the warship Vasa, sunk inside Stockholm harbour while on her maiden voyage in 1628. The ship was built to the order of the great Vasa king, Gustavus Adolphus, and was the most powerful war galleon. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Globe or Similar in Stockhom. Hotel Globe, Arenaslingen 7, S-12126 Stockholm. Tel.: +468 6866300. Fax: +468 6866301.
Enjoy breakfast on board, as your ship sails through the Archipelago of over 24,000 Islands and islets and arrives into Stockholm – the city of Senses and the capital of Scandinavia. Built on 14 Islands, you are never far from the water in Stockholm. On arrival we proceed on a city tour of Stockholm. See the city Hall, with the famous Golden and Blue Halls. Also visit the famous Vasa Museum - Sweden's most visited museum enshrining the warship Vasa, sunk inside Stockholm harbour while on her maiden voyage in 1628. The ship was built to the order of the great Vasa king, Gustavus Adolphus, and was the most powerful war galleon. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Globe or Similar in Stockhom. Hotel Globe, Arenaslingen 7, S-12126 Stockholm. Tel.: +468 6866300. Fax: +468 6866301.
Day 11
Visit the Drottningholm Palace of
Stockholm
After breakfast, we visit Drottningholm Palace – home of the Swedish royal family. The Palace houses several of the greatest and most interesting sights in Stockholm - the Royal Apartments, the Hall of State, the Apartments of the Orders of Chivalry, the Treasury, the Tre Kronor Palace Museum, the Armoury and the Museum of Antiquities of Gustav III. Later we proceed to Gamla Stan, the Old Town. Gamla Stan is amaze of medieval streets and the original heart of the ancient city of Stockholm and the most historical area. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Globe or Similar in Stockhom.
After breakfast, we visit Drottningholm Palace – home of the Swedish royal family. The Palace houses several of the greatest and most interesting sights in Stockholm - the Royal Apartments, the Hall of State, the Apartments of the Orders of Chivalry, the Treasury, the Tre Kronor Palace Museum, the Armoury and the Museum of Antiquities of Gustav III. Later we proceed to Gamla Stan, the Old Town. Gamla Stan is amaze of medieval streets and the original heart of the ancient city of Stockholm and the most historical area. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Globe or Similar in Stockhom.
Day 12
Onto Oslo
After breakfast at the hotel we proceed to board the train to Oslo. Enjoy the splendid beauty as the European landscape shifts from blue seas and wide spread fields into snowy mountain. On arrival, we proceed to an Indian restaurant for dinner. Overnight at Hotel Scandic Edderkoppen or similar in Oslo. Hotel Scandic Edderkoppen, St. Olavs Plass1, N-0165 Oslo. Tel.: +47 23 15 56 00; Fax: +47 23 15 56 11
After breakfast at the hotel we proceed to board the train to Oslo. Enjoy the splendid beauty as the European landscape shifts from blue seas and wide spread fields into snowy mountain. On arrival, we proceed to an Indian restaurant for dinner. Overnight at Hotel Scandic Edderkoppen or similar in Oslo. Hotel Scandic Edderkoppen, St. Olavs Plass1, N-0165 Oslo. Tel.: +47 23 15 56 00; Fax: +47 23 15 56 11
Day 13
City Tour of Oslo Cruise on Fjord
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed on a Tour of Oslo. Enjoy the best of Oslo's sightseeing, including the Holmenkollen Ski Jump Tower and Ski Museum, the Viking Ship Museum. Enjoy a two hour cruise on the Beautiful Oslo Fjord. This charming cruise offers you an interesting view of the harbour and the green hills surrounding the city. We also pass through narrow sounds, idyllic bays and through a maze of islands with small summer houses. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Scandic Edderkoppen or Similar in Oslo.
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed on a Tour of Oslo. Enjoy the best of Oslo's sightseeing, including the Holmenkollen Ski Jump Tower and Ski Museum, the Viking Ship Museum. Enjoy a two hour cruise on the Beautiful Oslo Fjord. This charming cruise offers you an interesting view of the harbour and the green hills surrounding the city. We also pass through narrow sounds, idyllic bays and through a maze of islands with small summer houses. Enjoy a veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Scandic Edderkoppen or Similar in Oslo.
Day 14
Return home with wonderful memories
After breakfast at the hotel, your tour ends as you check out of the hotel in Oslo. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made.
After breakfast at the hotel, your tour ends as you check out of the hotel in Oslo. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made.
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