Visa Free Cruise to Russia
Helsinki - St Petersburg
Travel from Stockholm or Helsinki to St Petersburg by sea without the time-consuming process and expense of applying for a Russian visa. An overnight cruise from Stockholm or Helsinki arrives in St Petersburg mid morning the following day and allows you up to 72 hours visa free in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Each ship has a choice of up to 5 cabin grades and has a whole host of bars and restaurants, together with a casino, duty free shops and entertainment.
"The new visa free cruise to St Petersburg allows you to visit the Russia's second city easier and hassle free. I visited St Petersburg earlier this year and can thoroughly recommend this trip! St Petersburg's melancholy beauty is striking no matter what time of the year you visit. During your 3-day stay you can experience the city on your own or take some excursions. I would warmly recommend booking an excursion or two; they are all privately guided by knowledgeable local guides and vary from city sightseeing to folklore shows and palace tours. I visited Pushkin (Catherine Palace) and was shown around palace's banqueting and private rooms and gardens. I stayed at Sokos Palace Bridge in Vasilievsky island which is approx 20 min walk from The Hermitage. In addition to great location, the hotel also has a spa with ice room, plunge pools and various different saunas which is great after a day of sightseeing. When in Russia, make sure you try Borsch soup as well as blinis, which probably will be washed down with vodka shots!" Terhi Sivonen, Travel Consultant, Scandinavia, Russia & the Baltics
Itinerary Helsinki - St Petersburg.
Day 1: London - Helsinki
Fly to the Finnish capital Helsinki and check into the Radisson Blu Plaza for 1 night.
Stay: Radisson Blu Plaza (B)
Day 2: Helsinki
After breakfast you have the rest of the day at your leisure to explore Helsinki. It's easy to get around on foot or by using the excellent tram service. . It's a short walk to most places of interest, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art "Kiasma", the art nouveau railway station and the National Museum. Take a boat from the Market Square to the island fortress of Suomenlinna or simply take time to sample the excellent shopping.
The cruise departs for St Petersburg at 19:00. Check into your cabin and enjoy dinner onboard while sailing towards St Petersburg.
Stay: On board (D)
Day 3: St Petersburg
You arrive in St Petersburg at 09:30 where you transfer to Sokos Hotel Bridge for 2 nights. The remainder of the day is free for excursions. We do recommend a sightseeing tour to initially familiarise yourself with the city, after that we have wide range of options for you including the Hermitage Museum, Peter & Paul fortress, Catherine Palace and Peterhof Palace - built to rival Versailles - for you to consider for the rest of your stay. Please call for details.
Stay: Sokos Hotel Bridge (B)
Day 4-5: St Petersburg
Following breakfast you have another day free to soak up the atmosphere of this distinguished city. Summer time affords you the white nights - almost 24 hr daylight and winter offers white days where the city can seldom look more beautiful than when blanketed in a layer of powdery snow.
Take a transfer back from your hotel to port ready to depart for Helsinki at 19:00. Dinner is served onboard.
Stay: On board (D)
Day 6: Helsinki - London
Arrive in Helsinki at 08:30 and self transfer to the airport. Alternatively you can further extend your stay in Helsinki.
(B)
Pricing information
6-day tailor-made itinerary
Prices from: £875 per person
Inclusive of: Return flights from London Heathrow to Helsinki, 1 night at the Radisson Blue Plaza (B), return cruise in a cat A cabin (B,D), 2 nights at the 5-star Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge Hotel in St Petersburg (B), transfers in St Petersburg.
Terms & conditions: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin room; prices are subject to availability and change; normal booking conditions apply.
To book, call 0845 643 6563
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX102347.
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