AMAZING CITIES OF THE BALTIC

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• The tour includes 3 nights in Helsinki which gives plenty of time to get to know the city, plus time for a day excursion across the Baltic Sea to Tallinn
• Experience the new high-speed train from Helsinki to St Petersburg, with a journey time from city centre to city centre of just 3½ hours, and no queue for visas as check is performed on the moving train.
• The included 3 nights stay in St Petersburg allows for time to discover the city and a trip outside to see one of the great Palaces.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO HELSINKI
Arrival to Helsinki airport, followed by private transfers to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to experience Helsinki.
Overnight in a first class hotel, Helsinki

DAY 2: IN HELSINKI
A full day to further discover Helsinki. Helsinki has a remarkable natural setting with stunning archipelago on one side, and lush National Park on the other. The city's architecture shows influences from its neighbours east and west, along with an abundance of parks, open-air cafes, and markets.
Overnight in a first class hotel, Helsinki

DAY 3: DAY EXCURSION TO TALLINN
A full day excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia. Board a morning departure for a 2 hour Baltic Sea crossing. Disembarking in Tallinn, there are around 5 hours to get to know this beautifully preserved old Hanseatic town, formerly under the watch of the Soviet Union, and now a full member of the EU, embracing the euro. The return cruise arrives back in Helsinki in the evening.
Overnight in a first class hotel, Helsinki

DAY 4: TO ST PETERSBURG
Transfer to the rail station for departure on the fast Allegro train to St Petersburg. These modern high-speed trains take just 3½ hours from city centre Helsinki to city centre St Petersburg. Sit back and relax as all border formalities take place on-board.
A driver will meet you at the station for transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in first class hotel, St Petersburg

DAY 5: IN ST PETERSBURG
Enjoy the day exploring the city. Perhaps take a city tour, or visit one of the historic palaces.
Overnight in first class hotel, St Petersburg

DAY 6: IN ST PETERSBURG
A further day to explore St Petersburg.
Overnight in first class hotel, St Petersburg

DAY7: PERSONAL DEPARTURES HOME
Private transfer from your hotel to the airport for flights home.

MAP

The map centres on Helsinki's railway station, where the train departs to St Petersburg. The railway station is an architectural masterpiece in its own right.

GOOD TO KNOW

Trains depart Helsinki from early morning, to late evening. Prices vary and depend on the season and on the time of the day.

DATES, PRICES, BOOKINGS

For prices net to tour operators and travel agents, please contact us by email.