Northern Capitals & Russia - Classic Group, 2021
Northern Capitals & Russia - Classic Group, 2021
Northern Capitals & Russia - Classic Group, 2021
18 Days Starting in Berlin and ending in Warsaw
Visiting: Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Moscow, Smolensk, Minsk, Vilnius, Warsaw
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E947A16
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Insight Vacations with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
An all-embracing journey of Scandinavia, the Baltic, Russia, Lithuania and Poland, showcasing Baroque splendour, fine design and historic conflicts and resolutions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin.
Meals Included: Dinner with Wine
On arrival at Berlin's Branderburg Airport, transfers depart at 10.30, 13:00 & 16:00. In the afternoon, perhaps visit the KaDeWe department store - the shopping centre of West Berlin which during 40 years of division, became the shop window of the West. At 18:30, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a Welcome Dinner with wine, at a local restaurant.(Dinner with Wine)
Day 2: The Spirit Of Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin.
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, sightseeing with a Local Expert takes you along the Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera House. Stop a while on Museum Island before passing Brandenberg Gate, a symbol of the reunification. See Norman Foster’s glass dome which crowns the Reichstag building before embarking on a journey through the Tiergarten. Spend the afternoon exploring at your leisure or relaxing at your hotel.(Breakfast)
Day 3: Across The Sea To Copenhagen
Location: Berlin, Copenhagen
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Berlin and continue through northern Germany to Rostock for the sea crossing to Denmark. A peaceful journey through Danish countryside brings you to the capital, Copenhagen. In the evening, delight in the enchanting atmosphere of the famous Tivoli Gardens.(Breakfast)
Day 4: Wonderful Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen.
Meals Included: Breakfast
With a Local Expert, begin your sightseeing with a visit the Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Government, to marvel at the opulent interior. Journey past Copenhagen Cathedral and the university to see Rosenborg Castle, the Renaissance Stock Exchange and Amalienborg Palace, home of the royal family. Visit the waterfront to admire Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid gazing across the harbour. The rest of the day is at leisure.(Breakfast)
Day 5: To Stockholm, City Of Islands
Location: Copenhagen, Stockholm
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a view of Kronborg Castle, reputedly the Elsinore home of Hamlet, during the short ferry crossing to Sweden. Your journey then continues through fertile farmlands, dotted with neat farmhouses and barns. Travel along the shores of peaceful Lake Vättern to Stockholm, beautifully situated on an island studded bay.(Breakfast)
Day 6: Stockholm And Baltic Cruise
Location: Stockholm, Helsinki
Accommodation: Serenade/Symphony, Tallink Silja Line, Stockholm.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
With a Local Expert, visit the imposing City Hall with its impressive Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall, covered with 18 million gilded mosaic tiles and the Bl�� hallen, the Blue Hall, is the venue for the Nobel Prize banquets. Cross the harbour to Gamla Stan, the medieval heart of the city to see the cathedral and the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, board your cruise ship for the overnight voyage to Finland. Enjoy dinner onboard and then take in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery from the comfort of your A-Class, sea-view cabin, while the northern sun hangs over the horizon, showing almost no sign of setting in mid-summer.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 7: Fashionable Helsinki
Location: Helsinki
Accommodation: Klaus K Hotel, Helsinki.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disembark your Baltic cruise and explore Helsinki, the trendsetting city of top fashion and design, alongside a Local Expert. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer.(Breakfast)
Day 8: St. Petersburg
Location: St Petersburg, Helsinki
Accommodation: Courtyard St. Petersburg Vasilievsky.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
From Helsinki, you will travel through rural lands and villages, following the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Tonight, dine in a local restaurant(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 9: The Gardens Of Petrodvorets
Location: St Petersburg
Accommodation: Courtyard St. Petersburg Vasilievsky.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Expert to see the Church of Our Saviour on Spilled Blood and the bustling main street of the city, Nevsky Prospect. Cruise by hydrofoil along the Baltic shore to Peter the Great's summer residence of Petrodvorets, which for over 200 years was used for official ceremonies, lavish feasts and formal receptions. Alight to explore the grand gardens and see cascading fountains.(Breakfast)
Day 10: High Speed Train To Moscow
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the opulent Winter Palace with your Local Expert. This is the former home of the Tsars, but now houses the Hermitage Museum. Witness a treasure trove of magnificent works of art, ranging from Egyptian carvings to Impressionist masterpieces. Board your high-speed Sapsan train and relax in modern luxury and comfort as you swoop to Moscow in just a few hours.(Breakfast)
Day 11: Moscow, A Russian Revelation
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin your exploration of the Russian capital with a Local Expert. Start in Red Square, lined by Moscow's landmark buildings. At one end rises the onion-shaped domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, in front of the Kremlin stands Lenin's Mausoleum, while on the opposite side, the grand GUM department store offers a variety of glamorous goods. Explore Moscow with Insight Choice. Choose between visiting an ornate metro station with your Local Expert or alternatively, take a stroll through the popular Zaryadye Park and enjoy great views of your surroundings. In your free time, why not witness the crown jewels and Fabergé Egg collection of the Imperial Russian Family?(Breakfast)
Day 12: Moscow At Leisure
Location: Moscow
Accommodation: Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed start and a full day set aside to explore Moscow at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Borodino Panorama Exhibition or enjoy an Optional Experience in Zagorsk, the renowned centre of ancient Russian art and architecture?(Breakfast)
Day 13: Minsk, The Supreme Soviet City
Location: Moscow, Smolensk, Minsk
Accommodation: Renaissance Minsk Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
In the morning, take a flight to the Belarus capital of Minsk, rebuilt after the war in utmost Soviet style.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 14: Minsk Sightseeing And Vilnius
Location: Minsk, Vilnius
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Your Local Expert will take you along wide avenues, passing gargantuan concrete buildings, a legacy of Minsk’s Soviet past. Lenin still stands in front of the Government headquarters! See the obelisk in Victory Square honouring the heroes of World War II and the Church of St. Simon and Helena. Continue to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. In the evening, you can choose from a variety of hand-selected local restaurants on your Dine-Around Evening.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 15: The Island Castle Of Trakai
Location: Vilnius
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sightseeing in the morning starts at the Baroque church of St. Peter and St. Paul. See the neoclassical cathedral before joining your Local Expert for a leisurely walk through the Old Town. See the Jesuit University and the Gates of Dawn. Visit the splendid Trakai Castle, built on a fortified island at the beginning of the 15th century and now faithfully restored in all its glory.(Breakfast)
Day 16: Rejuvenated Warsaw
Location: Vilnius, Warsaw
Accommodation: The Westin Warsaw.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Pass lakeside Augustow during a scenic journey through Masuria, a region blessed with a plethora of lakes and forests. Your destination will be the Polish capital, faithfully rebuilt after the devastation of World War II.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 17: Exploring Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation: The Westin Warsaw.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Join a Local Expert for an exploration of the city. Pass the tiered Palace of Culture and stroll through Łazienki Park to the Chopin Memorial. Take a moment to reflect at the Monument to Ghetto Heroes, before walking to the Market Square in the Old Town. In the evening, join your newfound friends and Travel Director for a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy a fine selection of local dishes and wine.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 18: Depart Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your transfers will arrive at Warsaw airport at 07:30 and 10:00.(Breakfast)
What's Included
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Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
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Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas
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Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary
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We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
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Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency
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We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels
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Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)
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From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination
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Cruise in high-class cabins with sea views
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One-way Sapsan train journey from St Petersburg to Moscow is included
Check out our Q&As
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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