Discover St. Petersburg 2010
4 days / 3 nights Helsinki - St. Petersburg - Helsinki | When Peter the Great founded St. Petersburg in 1703, he himself was amazed at this unbelievable divine piece of art. St. Petersburg is a city of infinite charm with majestic palaces, churches and cathedrals, river embankments, beautiful parks and numerable bridges – a city of imperial proportions and romantic vistas – which has been a source of inspiration to generations of artists. For centuries St. Peterburg was "a window to Europe" for Russians. Today the city is a gateway to Russia for us.
| Departure | May 11th, 18th, 25th June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st September 7th, 14th, 21st |
| Price | Hotel Dostoevsky or similar May - June $1,325 per person in double room $1,775 single room July - September $1,160 per person in double room $1,460 single room |
| Included | Transport with Finnish train Sibelius, seats in 2nd class Transfers railway station – hotel vv. in St. Petersburg Services of a local English speaking guide in St. Petersburg 3 nights at hotel Dostoevsky (or similar in same category) Registration fee and VAT at hotel 3x breakfasts and 2x lunches in St. Petersburg Excursions as per program, entrance fees included |
| Not Included | Airfare & airport taxes Gratuities Russian Visa Personal items $25 service fee |
| Please Note | Five Stars of Scandinavia can assist you with your Russian Visa application. |
| Tour Options | 1st class in rail (compartments for 6) $150 per person Optional evening program: Ballet or Opera $95 – $145 Folklore or Circus $50 per ticket |
Day 1 ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG
Tuesday, Welcome to St. Petersburg
Departure from Helsinki to St. Petersburg in the morning by Finnish train Sibelius. Arrival in St. Petersburg in the early afternoon.
City tour with a visit to Peter and Paul Fortress around which the city originally grew up, and to its cathedral, the site of the burial vault of the Russian czars. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 HERMITAGE - CITY SIGHTSEEING (B, L)
Wednesday, For Art-lovers
Breakfast at hotel. Comprehensive tour of the Hermitage Museum featuring Old Masters, State Rooms of the Winter
Palace and Impressionists' Exhibition.
Be ready for a long walk inside!
Lunch at local downtown restaurant. Transfer back to hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 PUSHKIN (B, L)
Thursday, Palatial Splendour
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Pushkin – one of the former Imperial summer residences and visit the beautiful Catherine's palace.
Lunch at restaurant Podvorie in traditional Russian style. Visit to St. Isaac's Cathedral. Transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 4 ST. PETERSBURG - HELSINKI (B)
Friday, Good-bye to Russia
Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure. Transfer to railway station in the afternoon. Departure from St. Petersburg in the afternoon by Finnish train Sibelius bound for Helsinki.