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Arrive in Stockholm and transfer to your hotel by public shuttle. Overnight in Stockholm

After breakfast join a panoramic motor coach tour of Stockholm - capital and main political, economic and cultural center of Sweden. The tour lasts 90 minutes and takes you to the most famous historical landmarks and views and a stop at 'Fjallgatan', where the view of Stockholm's islands and waters is truly wonderful.

In the afternoon enjoy a 2H cruise which passes under 15 bridges and through two locks. You will be travelling on both the sea and on Lake Malaren and you'll have the chance to see many of the city's major sights. The cruise offers an unrivalled view of Stockholm and all its most famous sites. (B,)

Upon arrival in Riga sea terminal you will be met by our driver and transferred to the hotel. After check-in enjoy a 3H walking city tour of Riga featuring famous architectural and historical landmarks of medieval old town and stunning Art Nouveau architecture. The tour includes medieval Hanseatic Town, Riga Castle, St. Peter's Church, Dome Cathedral, and the Old Guild Houses. In the afternoon optional visit to Ethnographic Open Air Museum.(B)

After breakfast departure to Tallinn by private car with a stop in Gauja National Park, including visit to Turaida Castle and the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle in Sigulda. Drive further to Parnu, Estonian Summer Capital. This little town has been known as a summer health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830s. Arrival in Tallinn. Check-in at the hotel. (B)

After breakfast a walking city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town - an example of Gothic architecture in the Baltic and Nordic countries. The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), the Old Guild, and St. Olaf's Church. Free afternoon. Evening transfer to the sea terminal. Ferry to Helsinki. Transfer to the hotel.(B)

After breakfast a 2H motor coach guided city tour including all the major sights from the Presidential Palace to the Opera House. This city tour will take you to the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical Center, where you will see sights such as Uspenski Cathedral and Esplandi Linear Park, and the diplomatic quarters, where you will see Senate Square, the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. A stop will be made at a Sibelius Monument and at Temppeliaukio Church. (B)

Early morning transfer to the train station. Take a 6 and a half hour "Sibelius" train to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival you our guide and driver will meet you and take on a 3H driving city tour. You will see the elegant buildings on the Nevsky Prospect along the Neva River, charming canals and narrow streets remind you of the best European traditions. The tour will take you to Nevsky Prospect, Kazan Cathedral, Admiralty, Fontanka, Canal Griboyedova, the Palace Square, Winter Palace, Summer Gardens and other remarkable buildings. After the tour you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.

After breakfast your guide will take you to visit St. Isaac's Cathedral and then on a private tour of the Hermitage Art Museum - one of the nation's main glories. The State Hermitage Museum occupies six magnificent buildings situated along the embankment of the River Neva, right in the heart of St Petersburg. The leading role in this unique architectural ensemble is played by the Winter Palace, the residence of the Russian tsars that was built to the design of Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1754-62. This ensemble, formed in the 18th and 19th centuries, is extended by the eastern wing of the General Staff building, the Menshikov Palace and the recently constructed Repository. Put together throughout two centuries and a half, the Hermitage collections of works of art (over 3,000,000 items) present the development of the world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. (B)

After breakfast - all day tour to Pushkin. The town is located 25-30 km from St. Petersburg. Pushkin's palaces and parks were created under Empresses Elizabeth and Catherine the Great between 1744 and 1796. The main landmark is the Catherine Palace designed by Rastrelli and named after Elizabeth's mother, Peter the Great's second wife. Pushkin's original name is Tsarskoye Selo (Tsar's Village). It was renamed in 1937 after Russia 's famous poet who used to study here.(B)

After breakfast tour to Petergoff located on the southern shore of the Finnish Gulf 14 miles (29 kilometers) away from St. Petersburg. The history of Petergoff began in 1704 when Peter I built a wooden house on the Gulf while overseeing the construction of the nearby Kronstadt Fortress. In 1713 he began transforming the area into an imperial residence. The palace was inaugurated in 1723 and later expanded by Empress Elizabeth. The Grand Palace with its lavish interiors, gilded decorations, mirrors and paintings dominates the estate. The estate includes several other mini-museums of interest. The outwardly-modest Monplaisir Palace, which Peter I preferred to the Grand Palace, has a nice sea view and several interesting rooms, such as the State Hall where Peter would force his guests to drink huge quantities of wine until they passed out. The nearby Hermitage Pavilion, which also has nice views and artwork, is a two-storey dining room where guests sitting on the upper floor ate and drank in peace, occasionally lowering the table to the ground floor where servants did their thing (refilled wine glasses, replaced dirty plates, and spat in the beef stroganoff). Petergoff is the kingdom of fountains. There are 144 fountains, all operating without the use of pumps by a combination of naturally generated water pressure and magic. Each fountain is unique and once you step in the area of the kingdom of fountains you will be surprised by this splendid beauty created by a man.

Breakfast. Transfer to airport. End of the tour.

• 2 nights in Stockholm
• 1 night ferry Stockholm - Riga
• 1 nights in Riga
• 1 nights in Tallinn
• 2 nights in Helsinki
• 4 nights in St. Petersburg
• Daily Breakfast
• Sightseeing Tours with an English speaking guide - per itinerary
• All entrance and admission fees
• Airport/ Train Station / Port / Hotel transfers
• All taxes and service charges

• Motor coach city tour and mini-cruise in Stockholm
• Overnight cruise Stockholm to Riga
• Private walking city tour n Riga
• Private transfer from Riga to Tallinn with sightseeing en route
• Private walking city tour in Tallinn
• Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
• Motor coach city tour in Helsinki
• Sibelius train from Finland to St. Petersburg
• St. Petersburg City Tour
• Hermitage Tour
• Pushkin Tour (including St. Catherine Palace and Amber Room)
• Petergoff Tour (Park, Palace and Fountains)
• Visit to St. Isaac Cathedral

Per person (double occupancy):

• $2690 - $3190 ***[Tourist Category]
• $2990 - $3490 **** [Deluxe Category]
• $3490 - $3990 ***** [Superior Deluxe Category]

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