Fantastic Finland - 5 Nights /6 Days |
Detailed Itinerary: |
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Day 01:
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Arrive in Helsinki and transfer to your hotel by Finnair Airport Shuttle. Evening free for leisure. Why not take a visit to the Helsinki
Zoo or use your Helsinki City Card which includes unlimited free travel on public transport in Helsinki, free entrance to all major sights and
50 museums and great value discounts on shopping and restaurants. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 02: |
Take The Audio city tour bus (1,5 hrs) it will takes you’ll to the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical centre,
the Presidential Palace, City Hall, The Parliament buildings, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. There are 2 stops in the tour: One at
Sibelius Monument and, when possible, at the Temppeliaukio Church (the church in the rock). After that proceed for Suomenlinna Sea
Fortress by (20min) ferry . You will visit the Ehrensvärd Museum, Visitor Centre & Suomenlinna Experience wide-screen show or guided
walking tour. Suomenlinna is a historic sea fortress, a popular attraction and a place where people live just outside Helsinki in the beautiful
surrounding of a unique archipelago. The Suomenlinna Museum in the Visitor Centre gives visitors a glimpse of the life of the officers and
soldiers during the periods of Swedish and Russian rule in the 18th and 19th centuries. Return back to hotel. Overnight in Helsinki. |
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Day 03: |
Transfer to the Airport for Flight to St. Petersburg. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Evening proceed for a panoramic city tour of
picturesque St Petersburg. Visit Peter & Paul Fortress. Overnight in St Petersburg. |
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Day 04: |
Depart for Excursion to the State Hermitage museum, one of the oldest and the largest museums in the world. The collections
of the museum are located and displayed in 5 historical buildings, including the Winter Palace-the former residence of the Russian Tsar.
Empress Catherine II initiated the collection of the Hermitage in 1764. In the end of the 19th century the museum was opened to public.
Among the great collection of the museum you will see the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Titan, P.P. Rubens, Rembrandt, A.
El Greco, N. Poussin, P. Gauguin, P.Picasso, A.Matisse. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 05:
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Excursion to Petrodvorets (Petergoff) with Great Palace and Park, which is a jewel of the Russian art, a town of parks,
palaces, and fountains. It was built by, Peter the Great, to rival Versailles. In the past it used to be an exquisite summer residence of the
Russian Tsar. It is famous also through brilliant interiors of the Grand Palace. From the Grand Palace of Peterhoff three monumental
cascading fountains (one of them comprising the famous Samson) lead you to the Low Park, the real masterpiece in itself with 173
fountains on its ground. Return back by ferry via the Gulf of Finland (weather permitting). Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 06: |
Transfer to St Petersburg Airport for your departure flight home. Or take an Add-on trip to Moscow. |
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Tour Cost Includes: |
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* Accommodation base on twin sharing |
* Meals as per the Itinerary. |
* English Speaking guide |
* Sightseeings as per the Itinerary. |
* Gift. |
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Doesn't Includes |
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* Return Economy class airfare |
* Insurance |
* Airport taxes |
* Visa charges |
* Any personal expenses such as Porterage, drinks, telephone, laundry etc. |
* Tips |
* High Season surcharge applicable in case of special events |
* Any increase in airfare and hotel tariff prior to departure |
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