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RUSSIA

$ *
From 1845 per person twin share
45
9 DAYS | HELSINKI TO MOSCOW
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: 2020: May 17, 24, 31 • Jun 7, 21, 28
• Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 • Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Sep 6, 13, 20, 27

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the famous Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki
• See the beautiful Catherine Palace and the
Amber Room
• Take in the stunning scenery along the River Volga
• Explore Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg
• Stroll along Moscow’s iconic Red Square
INCLUDES
• 8 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• English-speaking Tour Escort
• High-speed train journey from St. Petersburg to
Moscow in a 2nd class seat
• Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
• Porterage at hotels and railway stations
The Catherine Palace, St. Petersburg
OPTIONS
• Optional airport transfers and excursions available
• Post-tour accommodation in Moscow
• Post-tour cruise from Moscow
An entrance visa for Russia is required for New Zealand
passport holders.

Vyborg Castle, Russia Red Square, Moscow
THE TSAR ROUTE 9 DAYS

Discover the best of Finnish and Russian culture as Day 5: St. Petersburg (B)
you travel across Western and Eastern Europe, from Explore more of the city at your own pace. Alternatively,
Helsinki to Moscow. take one of the optional excursions on offer.
Day 1: Helsinki Day 6: St. Petersburg to Moscow (B)
On arrival in Helsinki, make your own way to the hotel Board the high-speed train to Moscow, along the River
and meet your Tour Escort and fellow travellers. Spend Volga. Take in some of the famous endless Russian
the next two nights in Helsinki. landscapes on the way. Arrive in Moscow in the late
afternoon. Spend the next three nights in Moscow.
Day 2: Helsinki (B)
Discover all the sights of Helsinki on a morning city tour. Day 7: Moscow (B)
See the Senate Square and the Lutheran Cathedral. Today, admire the many iconic landmarks Moscow has
Enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace or take to offer. See sights such as the Kremlin, Red Square and Helsinki
an optional excursion. St. Basil’s Cathedral. Enjoy the afternoon at your own
pace or choose one of the optional activities on offer.
Day 3: Helsinki to St. Petersburg (B) START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
Cross the border into Russia. Stop in the town of Vyborg Day 8: Moscow (B) RAIL
and take a short tour to see the beautiful Vyborg Castle. Spend the day exploring the city at your pace or take an FINLAND
Arrive into St. Petersburg early afternoon. Spend the optional excursion.
next three nights in St. Petersburg. Day 9: Moscow (B) RUSSIA
Day 4: St. Petersburg (B) After breakfast, your tour concludes upon check-out of Helsinki
See all that St. Petersburg has to offer on a city tour. your hotel. 2 3 St. Petersburg
Explore its canals, imperial palaces and museums. (B = breakfast)
View the major sights including St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Estonia
Nevsky Convent and the Winter Palace. The afternoon is
yours to discover the city on your own.
3
Lithuania
Moscow
* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
108 For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.