Warsaw, the Baltics & Helsinki with St. Petersburg & Moscow (RQM)

15 days from Warsaw to Moscow

2023 Tour Details

This tour of the Baltics and Northern Europe is impressively full of high notes. Making your way from Poland to Finland through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, you’ll see the historic sights, savor the hearty stews, and hear the harmonious songs this distinctive region is famous for, starting with a private Chopin concert in the music maestro’s hometown. Beyond Warsaw’s resilience and its “Wedding Cake” Palace of Culture and Science, there’s more to fall in love with in every capital city along your journey—Vilnius’ bohemian artist quarter, Riga’s Black Balsam liqueur and sweet Laima chocolates, and Tallinn’s fairytale Old Town and onion-domed cathedral. Don’t cry—your tour’s not over yet! A breezy ferry ride across the Baltic Sea to the design-centric city of Helsinki is the perfect encore.

Vodka wishes and caviar dreams are sure to come true when you extend your tour of Northern Europe to include Russia. Leading you to the country’s two largest and most fascinating cities, this 6-day extension doubles the blinis, borscht, and Baroque architecture as you savor the sights, history, and flavors of Russia’s former and current capital.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

WARSAW
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Stare Miasto and St. John’s Cathedral; LF private Chopin concert

VILNIUS
Guided walking tour, visit the Old University and the KGB Museum, and LF Vilnius’ artist quarter, Užupis

HILL OF CROSSES
Take pictures of the memorial site

RIGA
Guided sightseeing, including a walking tour of the Old Town and a visit to the Art Nouveau quarter; LF Riga Balsam and Laima chocolate tasting

TALLINN
Guided sightseeing, visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Nicholas’ Church

TALLIN–HELSINKI
Ferry crossing

HELSINKI
Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market

ST. PETERSBURG
Guided sightseeing, visit Hermitage Museum and St. Isaac's Cathedral; Visit Catherine Palace (if closed visit Pavlovsk Palace instead)

ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOW
Sapsan train

MOSCOW
Guided sightseeing, Red Square, Kremlin, Armory Museum, see Bolshoi Theater, (LF) Cathedral of Christ the Savour, The Novodevichy Convent & Cemetery

Notes:

  • Slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Transportation:

Motorcoach; ferry crossing; high-speed Sapsan train.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLANDWelcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner Dinner

Day 2

WARSAW WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes Stare Miasto (Old Town) and St. John’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon before attending a LF private Chopin concert. Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3

WARSAW–VILNIUS, LITHUANIA Scenic drive to Vilnius.
VILNIUS Dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
298 mi / 480 km

Day 4

VILNIUS VILNIUS Guided walking tour includes the Old University, the KGB Museum, and LF Užupis (Vilnius’ artist quarter).
Breakfast Breakfast

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Vilnius with an excursion to Trakai Island Castle. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 5

VILNIUS–RIGA, LATVIA Photo stop at the Hill of Crosses en route to Riga.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
214 mi / 345 km

Day 6

RIGA RIGA Guided walking tour of the Old Town includes the Art Nouveau quarter. LF Riga Balsam (a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur) and Laima chocolate tasting. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7

RIGA–TALLINN, ESTONIA Scenic drive along the coastline of the Gulf of Riga en route to Tallinn.
TALLINN Guided sightseeing includes a visit of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Nicholas’ Church.
Breakfast Breakfast
211 mi / 340 km

Day 8

TALLINN–HELSINKI, FINLAND Scenic ferry crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki.
HELSINKI Guided sightseeing includes the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market.
Farewell dinner at your hotel this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
56 mi / 90 km

Day 9

HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA Scenic drive to St. Petersburg.
ST. PETERSBURG Guided walking tour includes a visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Welcome dinner at the hotel with local specialties such as caviar, blini (Russian pancake), pickled cucumber, and vodka.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner 249 mi/ 400 km

Day 10

ST. PETERSBURGST. PETERSBURG Guided sightseeing includes the Hermitage Museum. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 11

ST. PETERSBURGMorning drive to visit Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 12

ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOWST. PETERSBURG Sapsan train ride to Moscow.
MOSCOW Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast
404 mi / 650 km

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Moscow with an excursion to the Moscow Underground. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 13

MOSCOWMOSCOW Guided sightseeing includes the Red Square, the Kremlin, and the Armory Museum. Free afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 14

MOSCOWMOSCOW Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery. Farewell dinner this evening with Russian champagne and local specialties.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 15

MOSCOWYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

THEO VAN DER MEER

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

"As a Tour Director, it is my mission to give passengers the time of their life and an unforgettable vacation. With every tour, I give it more than 100%, and my passion and enthusiasm help me to achieve these goals."

Tour Director -  THEO VAN DER MEER

ANDREJ SCHERGIN

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

"I have not always been a tour director, I worked in a variety of fields until I eventually started escorting weekend tours for fun, I found my true vocation. I love sharing my passion for European cities with my clients, giving them an insider's perspective that they would miss if they travelled on their own. I also love seeing happy smiles on my clients' faces during the whole tour."

Tour Director -  ANDREJ SCHERGIN

 Accommodations

WARSAW

MERCURE WARSAW CENTRUM

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

VILNIUS

HILTON GARDEN INN VILNIUS CITY CENTRE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

RIGA

RADISSON BLU LAVTIJA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

TALLINN

NORDIC FORUM

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

HELSINKI

RADISSON BLU ALEKSANTERI

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

ST. PETERSBURG

ANGLETERRE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

This superior standard on St. Isaac's Square has 193 stylish rooms all equipped with climate control, satellite TV, a safe, and a minibar. Amenities include a brasserie-style restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine, a caviar bar, a fitness center, and a beauty salon.

MOSCOW

MOSCOW MARRIOTT GRAND

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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