European river cruise

APT - Russian Waterways with Helsinki

16 Day Russian Waterways with Helsinki

Russian Waterways with Helsinki

Days: 16

From: Moscow to Helsinki

Countries Visited: Russia, Finland

Code: euwh16

Code_ERC: euwh16

( Brochure Price: $ 11,645 pp )

Our Price: $11,063 pp

Itinerary


1. Arrive Moscow
Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner, accompanied by Russian folklore.

2. Moscow
Embark on a tour that includes Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral. Afterwards, board your river ship.

3. Moscow
Take a guided tour of the Armoury Museum within the walls of the Kremlin, a historic fortified complex that was once the royal residence of the Czars (Tsars).

4. Moscow
Choose how to spend your day by selecting your preferred activity.

5. Uglich
Dock in the Golden Ring city of Uglich, where you will set off on your chosen experience.

6. Yaroslavl
Arrive in Yaroslavl, which traces its roots back to the Vikings.

7. Goritsy, White Lake
Dock in Goritsy and visit the Monastery of St Cyril on the White Lake and its Museum of Icons. Later, cruise the White Lake.

8. Lake Onega, Kizhi Island
Situated on Lake Onega, Kizhi Island is home to some of Russia’s most amazing wooden architecture. Marvel at the Transfiguration Church, built in 1714 without nails.

9. Mandrogi, Lake Ladoga
After cruising through the night, dock in the village of Mandrogi, teeming with traditional houses.

10. St Petersburg
Dock in St Petersburg today. During a tour visit St Isaac’s Cathedral, the Nevsky Prospect and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Travel to Peterhof Palace for a tour.

11. St Petersburg
Take a Hydrofoil ride to the State Hermitage where an exclusive experience has been arranged.

12. St Petersburg, Disembark Ship
Disembark for the final time. Tour Catherine Palace. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

13. St Petersburg, Helsinki
Take the high-speed Allegro train to Helsinki.

14. Helsinki
Join your local guide for a tour of Finland’s idyllic capital, including a visit to the Temppeliaukio Rock Church. Savour dinner at a local restaurant.

15. Helsinki
Spend a day in Nuuksio National Park on an authentic encounter.

16. Depart Helsinki
Transfer to the airport for your flight.

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Cruise Highlights

Private State Hermitage visit, Visit the State Hermitage in St Petersburg before the crowds arrive and see the Peacock Clock Ceremony.. Village of Mandrogi, Dock in Mandrogi during your river cruise, a charming village teeming with traditional houses. Enchanting Helsinki, Enjoy a guided tour of the coastal city of Helsinki with a visit to the famous Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church).