The
jaw-dropping landscapes crisscrossed by lazy streams and raging rapids lure
adventure-seekers in with promises of outdoor fun, and the relaxed cities
reward those who come with sophisticated nightlife and warm hospitality. Visit
once and remember forever.
Itinerary
Jet off to
the trip of a lifetime waiting you in Europe!
Moscow, Russia is your first stop.
On arrival
in Moscow you will be met by PKT’s representative who will escort you to your
hotel. After you check in, relax until
it’s time for dinner with the group. [D]
After a
continental breakfast, we first take you to visit the Kremlin, in the very
heart of Russia. Our visit to the Kremlin includes Patriarch’s Palace, Terem
Palace and Cathedral Square, which houses many churches with exquisite golden
domes, and visit Lenin Tomb . Later, on a city tour of Moscow, we visit the
world famous Red Square. Next, see Leo Tolstoy Street, Triumphal Arch, White
House, Arbat Square, Boulevard Ring, Tverskaya Street and Manezh Square. Lenin
Tomb, Place of Skulls. Later, visit the Metro stations of Moscow often called
‘the people’s palaces’, for their elegant designs, lavish and profuse use of
marble, mosaics, sculptures and chandeliers. As a grand finale of your Moscow
experience, enjoy a performance at the famous Russian Circus. [B,L,D]
After a
continental breakfast, we check out and proceed to the train station for our
High Speed train to St. Petersburg. On arrival proceed to a restaurant for
lunch. Later, we take you on a guided city tour of St. Petersburg, known as
‘Northern Venice’. We drive along the ‘Great Perspective’ famous today as
Nevsky Prospect, lined with marble palaces of Russian royalty and aristocracy.
Visit Issac’s Cathedral - the main church of the Russian Empire. Later, visit
The Peter and Paul Fortress – the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia,
founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini’s designs
from 1706-1740. also cover Church of Savior Later, we proceed to the hotel for
your check-in. This evening do Cruise
on Neva River [B,L,D]
After a
continental breakfast, we proceed to Catherine Palace. See the spacious airy
ballroom, the “Grand Hall” or the “Hall of Lights”, with a spectacular painted
ceiling, and comprises numerous distinctively decorated smaller rooms,
including the reproduced Amber Room. As we enter the palace, we can sense the
spirit of the times of Empresses Elizabeth and Catherine II and admire unique
works of fine and applied art. Next, we proceed to visit the Hermitage Museum.
The gigantic collection of nearly three million objects of the Heritage Museum,
After Lunch we visit Peterhof Palace,
Tonight, we discover traditional Russian dance and music during an
elegant reception at the Russian Folklore show. [B,L,D]
After a continental breakfast, we check out
and drive to Helsinki. On arrival, we check into the hotel. [B,D]
After a
buffet breakfast, we check out of the hotel and proceed on a guided city tour
of Helsinki. See the important and interesting parts of Helsinki - Presidential
Palace, Lutheran Church, Senate Square, Opera House and Sibelius Park. Later,
we visit to Helsinki Cathedral & Uspenski cathedral. Helsinki cathedral is
an Evangelic Lutheran church, and for many it is the symbol of Helsinki and The
Uspenski Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral on the Katajanokka peninsula
in Helsinki. It is the largest Orthodox church in western Europe. Later, we
board the overnight ferry (sea view cabin) to Stockholm. [B,L,D]
After a
buffet breakfast, we disembark our ferry and proceed on a guided city tour of
Stockholm. Welcome to Stockholm - the capital and largest city of Sweden. Built
on 14 islands, you are never far from the water in Stockholm. See the City
Hall, Opera House and Alfred Nobel’s House. Next, we proceed to visit Ericson
Globe & 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. Later, we visit Royal
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 and much more. [B,L,D]
After a
buffet breakfast, we proceed to Skansen Open Air Museum. At Skansen you can
learn about traditional crafts and traditions. This is the place to visit
historic Sweden in its miniature version. 150 farms and dwellings from
different parts of the country were disassembled and transported here. You’ll
find charming town districts with glass blowing, pottery, a tinsmith’s workshop
and a bakery, a gold -colored manor house, the Skogaholm manor house, the
beautiful eighteenthcentury Seglora wooden church and the The museum shop is a
must for fans of traditional handicrafts. There is also a terrarium, a monkey
house and a children’s zoo. It is primarily the Scandinavian animal world that
is represented here, with Swedish native breeds and Nordic wild animals such as
bears, wolves, seals and moose. Later, visit the Stockholm City Hall - one of
Sweden’s most famous buildings. It houses offices for 200 people including the
Municipal Council, and is also famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique
art pieces. The Stockholm City Hall is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held
on 10 December each year. [B,L,D] O/N in
Stockholm.
After a buffet breakfast, we check-out of the
hotel and drive to the airport for your flight to Bergen, (flight included in
land cost). Bergen is located in the county of Hordaland on the southwestern
coast of Norway. It’s city center is situated among a group of mountains known
as “De Syv Fjell” and it is the second largest city in Norway. On arrival, we
begin our guided panoramic city tour of Bergen, including a visit to the
popular Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled houses, and
the old Hanseatic Quarter. Later, we proceed to The Fløibanen Funicular in
Bergen which is one of the most popular attractions in all of Norway. The
funicular ride up to the top of Fløyen mountain (320 metres above sea level)
takes 5-6 minutes. The ride itself is spectacular and the views of Bergen only
improve the closer you get to the top. Once at the top of the funicular, you
can choose from a vast number of hikes over the mountain. There is also a café and restaurant with
breathtaking views. [B, local lunch, D]
After
breakfast at the hotel, take the train from Voss to Myrdal and then a train
from Myrdal to Flam. Take a mini-cruise
from Flam to Gudvangen. Cross on a ferry
from Fodnes to Mannheller. Pay the road
fee for Nigardsbreen to see the glacier.
Welcome to Balestrand, an idyllic village on the main Sognefjord with
its narrow fjord branches and scenic and lush mountain landscape. Here you will
find high mountains, deep fjords and peace and quiet. You can enjoy various day tours, activities,
hiking trails and cultural and art experiences. Destination Balestrand will do
its utmost to give you all the information you need. [B,L,D].
After a
buffet breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and drive to Oslo from Skjolden
with panoramic stops at various places.
Lunch is on the way. [B,L,D]
After a
buffet breakfast, we proceed on a guided city tour of Oslo. See Parliament
Square, National Galleries, Karl Johan shopping street, Royal Palace and
Akershus Castle, The Norwegian Defence Museum, City Hall and visit Vigeland
Park. Later, we visit the Viking Ship Museum. It displays the Viking Age
Oseberg ship, Gokstad ship and Tune ship. [B,L,D]
After a
buffet breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and drive to Copenhagen. En-route
we bypass the cities of Gothenburg and Malmo in Sweden. On reaching Sweden’s
third largest city Malmo, we proceed on an orientation tour of Malmo city. See
Sankt Petri church, Malmo Opera & Music theater, Gustav Adolf Square and
City Hall. Later we drive on the Öresund bridge. The 16 km bridge and tunnel
links, Malmö with Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen the capital and largest city of
Denmark. It is situated on the Islands of Zealand and Amager. On arrival in
Copenhagen, we check into the hotel.
[B,L,D]
After a
buffet breakfast, we proceed for a guided city tour of Copenhagen which reveals
impressive sights such as the Renaissance Stock Exchange, Christiansborg
Palace, Amalienborg Palace and Danish Parliament. Also see the ‘Little Mermaid’
the national symbol of Denmark, the statue inspired by Hans Christian
Andersen’s sad fairytale. Next, we visit the famous Carlsberg Brewery, The
10,000 m² Visitors Centre is located within the buildings of the original
brewery founded in 1847. One of the Nordic region’s oldest breweries has an
impressive and compelling history. Experience the authentic Carlsberg brewery -
and learn the fascinating history of Carlsberg and its world famous beer.
Later, we proceed to visit Tivoli Garden, the famous amusement park and
pleasure garden. [B,L,D]
Today,
transfer to airport to take a flight back home or onwards. [B]
Sightseeing & Attractions
Internal airfare is included
MOSCOW
Ø Guided City Tour
Ø Russian Circus Performance
Ø Visit the Red Square
Ø Visit St. Basil Cathedral
Ø Visit Lenin’s Mausoleum
Ø Visit the Kremlin
Ø High Speed Train To St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG
Ø Guided City Tour
Ø Visit The St. Isaac’s Cathedral & Catherine Palace & Park
Ø Visit The St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress
Ø Visit Hermitage Museum
Ø Visit Peterhof Palace
Ø Enjoy A Russian Folklore Show
HELSINKI
Ø Guided City Tour
Ø Visit Helsinki Cathedral
Ø Visit Uspensky Cathedral
Ø Overnight Ferry To Stockholm
STOCKHOLM
Ø Guided City Tour
Ø Visit To The Vasa Museum & Royal
Ø Palace In Stockholm.
Ø Visit Skansen Open Air Museum with Zoo In Stockholm.
Ø Visit To The Stockholm City Hall
Ø Orientation Tour in Malmo
Ø Drive To Copenhagen Across The Famous Öresund Bridge
OSLO
Ø Guided City Tour
Ø Visit The Vigeland Sculpture Park In Frogner Park
Ø Visit The Viking Ship Museum
BERGEN
Ø Guided City Tour
Ø Experience The Fløibanen Funicular Ride In Bergen
Ø Cruise On Sogenefjord To Flam
Ø Enjoy Scenic Flamsbana Train Ride Voss - Myrdal - Flam
COPENHAGEN
Ø Guided City Tour
Ø Visit Tivoli Gardens
Ø Visit The Little Mermaid Statue
Ø Visit The Resistance Museum
Ø Visit The Royal Palace
Ø Visit Carlsberg Brewery
REYKJAVIK (Optional)
Ø Visit The Famous Blue Lagoon
Ø Visit The Golden Circle And Thingvellir National Park
Ø Visit Gullfoss Waterfal
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1. Moscow
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Holiday Inn Lesnya (or similar)
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2. St. Petersburg
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Radisson Royal (or similar)
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3. Helsinki
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Hotel Holiday Inn Helsinki Expo (or similar)
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4. Overnight Ferry
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Viking Line / Silja Line (or similar)
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5. Stockholm
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Hotel Scandic (or similar)
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6. Bergen
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Hotel Clarion Admiral (or similar)
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7. Belastrand
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Hotel Skjolden (or similar)
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8. Oslo
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Hotel Quality Expo (or similar)
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9. Copenhagen
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Hotel Bella Sky (or similar)
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10. Reykjavik (Optional)
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Hilton (or
Similar)
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- Daily Breakfast In Your Hotel
- Indian/Local/Vegetarian Lunches As Indicated
- Indian/Local/Vegetarian Dinners As Indicated
All
transfers, and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in
itinerary) by an air-conditioned coach, mini-coach, or van.
- International airfare
- Costs of any visas
- Any baggage handling fees assessed by airlines
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic
beverages, mineral water, food or beverages not in the regular menu
provided by PKT Tours, mini-bar expenses, telephone calls, pay television,
etc.
- Baggage Porterage at hotels
- Tips of any nature, i.e. drivers, guides, tour managers, etc.
- International Airfare & Optional PKT Services
& not inlclued