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

• 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

   

  • International Airfare from NYC: $1065.00 (subject to change and availability)
  • PKT Russian Visa fee: $200 per person
  • Optional Iceland add-on: $992 per person
  • Copenhagen, Denmark to Reykjavik, Iceland Airfare: $135 (subject to change and availability)
  • Hotel/Train Station Porterage:  not included
  • Guides + Drivers + Tour Manager Gratuities: $$$                                                                                                                                                             

  • Land Package + Internal Airfare 

     Russia & Scandinavia: $3992.00 per person including intra-flights for a group of 24 to 30 travelers minimum