Coach Tour – Capitals of North – 12N/13D

Capitals of North:
13days Tour (Trafalgar)

Experience the big sights and unique moments of four capital cities in northern Europe and Russia – locals reveal favourite spots in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Moscow.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like… making a traditional toast over ‘nastoyka’ liqueurs with Grandfather Vladimir, after tucking into his family’s ‘Pirozhok’ pies, pancakes and tea from a ‘Samovar’ and making Russian cloth dolls.

Day 1 : ARRIVE COPENHAGEN (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Copenhagen. Unwind after check-in or spend time exploring Scandinavia’s liveliest city. This evening meet your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception. You will then enjoy an evening drive – the perfect introduction to Copenhagen.
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Hotel : Phoenix Authentic Accommodation

Day 2 : COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Admire the Little Mermaid, Renaissance Stock Exchange, the Royal Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. You are free this afternoon to shop for souvenirs, relax or take an Optional Experience to the Danish Riviera.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast

Day 3 : COPENHAGEN – STOCKHOLM
Travel north-east across the Oresund to the forests and meadows of Småland. Continue past Lake Vättern and enjoy spectacular views of Brahehus Castle en route to the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel : Quality Globe

Day 4 : STOCKHOLM SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME – AT SEA
Explore City Hall and view the Royal Palace during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Spend free time afterwards shopping or exploring the old town. Why not join an excursion to the Vasa Museum showcasing the 17th century warship reclaimed from the seabed after 300 years. Later, board your ship for an overnight mini-cruise to Finland.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast
Dinner

Day 5 :  AT SEA – HELSINKI
After an early arrival in Helsinki, your Local Specialist shows you the city’s sights including Finlandia Hall, Senate and Market Squares. This evening is free to enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant of your choice.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast
Hotel : Scandic Grand Marina

Day 6 : HELSINKI – ST. PETERSBURG (3 NIGHTS)
Today we leave Finland to begin our exploration of Russia. We’ll travel along the Gulf of Finland and through the forests of Karelia before reaching St Petersburg, our home for the next three nights. Marvel at the city’s canals and colourful buildings en route to your hotel, where you will dine tonight.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel : Park Inn Nevsky

Day 7 : ST. PETERSBURG SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your Local Specialist shows you the city’s sights including the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and visit The Hermitage Museum to see one of the world’s largest and most valuable art collections.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 8 : ST. PETERSBURG FREE TIME
A full day to explore the city or join an Optional Experience to visit the fabulous gardens and spectacular fountains of Peter the Great’s summer residence at Petrodvorets.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 9 : ST. PETERSBURG – NOVGOROD
Enjoy free time this morning to explore St. Petersburg and to shop for gifts. Later, cross the vast Russian plains and view the Kremlin Fort and grounds, the Millennium Monument and St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod. Enjoy a unique Be My Guest dining experience this evening.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Be My Guest Dining
Hotel : Park Inn Veliky

Day 10 : NOVGOROD – TVER – MOSCOW (3 NIGHTS)
A scenic drive through picturesque villages brings you to the Tver region for an included lunch. Then continue via Klin – former home of Tchaikovsky – to the Russian capital, Moscow.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Lunch
Hotel : Crowne Plaza

Day 11 : MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See Moscow’s landmarks on your sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist including views of Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Kremlin, a walled-in complex of Palaces, Cathedrals and government offices.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 12 : MOSCOW FREE TIME
A full day to explore this fascinating city. Spend free time seeing the sights or consider an Optional Experience to St. Sergius Monastery and handicraft market in Zagorsk, the centre of Russian art and architecture. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a special Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Day 13 : DEPART MOSCOW
Say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travellers this morning as your holiday comes to an end after breakfast. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
City tour in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Moscow
Orientation of Novgorod
Visit the St. Peter and Paul Fortress and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg,聽Stockholm’s City Hall, the town of Tver, Kremlin Fort Novgorod and the Kremlin in Moscow
View The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen and the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki
Dining
12 breakfasts.
1 lunch.
6 dinners
(including Be My Guest).

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Ferry from Denmark to Sweden.
Overnight Cruise from Sweden to Finland, all cabins have two-berths.
Airport Transfers

Capitals of North:
13days Tour (Trafalgar)

Experience the big sights and unique moments of four capital cities in northern Europe and Russia – locals reveal favourite spots in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Moscow.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like… making a traditional toast over ‘nastoyka’ liqueurs with Grandfather Vladimir, after tucking into his family’s ‘Pirozhok’ pies, pancakes and tea from a ‘Samovar’ and making Russian cloth dolls.

Day 1 : ARRIVE COPENHAGEN (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Copenhagen. Unwind after check-in or spend time exploring Scandinavia’s liveliest city. This evening meet your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception. You will then enjoy an evening drive – the perfect introduction to Copenhagen.
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Hotel : Phoenix Authentic Accommodation

Day 2 : COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Admire the Little Mermaid, Renaissance Stock Exchange, the Royal Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. You are free this afternoon to shop for souvenirs, relax or take an Optional Experience to the Danish Riviera.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast

Day 3 : COPENHAGEN – STOCKHOLM
Travel north-east across the Oresund to the forests and meadows of Småland. Continue past Lake Vättern and enjoy spectacular views of Brahehus Castle en route to the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel : Quality Globe

Day 4 : STOCKHOLM SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME – AT SEA
Explore City Hall and view the Royal Palace during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Spend free time afterwards shopping or exploring the old town. Why not join an excursion to the Vasa Museum showcasing the 17th century warship reclaimed from the seabed after 300 years. Later, board your ship for an overnight mini-cruise to Finland.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast
Dinner

Day 5 : AT SEA – HELSINKI
After an early arrival in Helsinki, your Local Specialist shows you the city’s sights including Finlandia Hall, Senate and Market Squares. This evening is free to enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant of your choice.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast
Hotel : Scandic Grand Marina

Day 6 : HELSINKI – ST. PETERSBURG (3 NIGHTS)
Today we leave Finland to begin our exploration of Russia. We’ll travel along the Gulf of Finland and through the forests of Karelia before reaching St Petersburg, our home for the next three nights. Marvel at the city’s canals and colourful buildings en route to your hotel, where you will dine tonight.
Meal(s)
Scandinavian Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel : Park Inn Nevsky

Day 7 : ST. PETERSBURG SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your Local Specialist shows you the city’s sights including the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress and visit The Hermitage Museum to see one of the world’s largest and most valuable art collections.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 8 : ST. PETERSBURG FREE TIME
A full day to explore the city or join an Optional Experience to visit the fabulous gardens and spectacular fountains of Peter the Great’s summer residence at Petrodvorets.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 9 : ST. PETERSBURG – NOVGOROD
Enjoy free time this morning to explore St. Petersburg and to shop for gifts. Later, cross the vast Russian plains and view the Kremlin Fort and grounds, the Millennium Monument and St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod. Enjoy a unique Be My Guest dining experience this evening.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Be My Guest Dining
Hotel : Park Inn Veliky

Day 10 : NOVGOROD – TVER – MOSCOW (3 NIGHTS)
A scenic drive through picturesque villages brings you to the Tver region for an included lunch. Then continue via Klin – former home of Tchaikovsky – to the Russian capital, Moscow.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Lunch
Hotel : Crowne Plaza

Day 11 : MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
See Moscow’s landmarks on your sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist including views of Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Kremlin, a walled-in complex of Palaces, Cathedrals and government offices.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 12 : MOSCOW FREE TIME
A full day to explore this fascinating city. Spend free time seeing the sights or consider an Optional Experience to St. Sergius Monastery and handicraft market in Zagorsk, the centre of Russian art and architecture. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a special Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Day 13 : DEPART MOSCOW
Say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travellers this morning as your holiday comes to an end after breakfast. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
City tour in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Moscow
Orientation of Novgorod
Visit the St. Peter and Paul Fortress and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg,聽Stockholm’s City Hall, the town of Tver, Kremlin Fort Novgorod and the Kremlin in Moscow
View The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen and the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki
Dining
12 breakfasts.
1 lunch.
6 dinners
(including Be My Guest).

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Ferry from Denmark to Sweden.
Overnight Cruise from Sweden to Finland, all cabins have two-berths.
Airport Transfers