On this Baltics and Northern Europe tour, journey from Poland to Russia traveling through the Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, and Finland. Along the way, relish UNESCO World Heritage Sites, old cities, beautiful scenery, and fascinating historical sights—with overnights in Warsaw and St. Petersburg and the capital cities of Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, and Moscow. In each city, enjoy guided sightseeing of the must-see attractions. In Warsaw, visit the Stare Miasto (Old Town), founded in the 13th century—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and 14th-century St. John’s Cathedral, once the spot for weddings, coronations, and royal funerals. In Vilnius, visit the Old University, founded in 1569 by Jesuit monks, and the KGB Museum, situated in the former KGB building, which tells about the occupation regimes that took over Lithuania from 1942-1990. In Riga, walk through the Art Nouveau Quarter and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a variety of architectural styles—romantic, gothic, baroque, classic, and modern. Tallinn's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with watchtowers, cobbled lanes, and medieval houses. Here, visit the onion-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Estonia's opulent Russian Orthodox cathedral and the medieval St. Nicholas’ Church. Helsinki's sightseeing features a visit to the Lutheran Cathedral, completed in 1852, the Sibellus Monument and Helsinki’s famous open-air market. Among the many sights see in St. Petersburg, visit the Hermitage Museum, with one of the world’s finest art collections. Travel by high-speed Sapsan train to Moscow, where guided sightseeing includes Red Square and the Kremlin, with a visit to the Armory Museum to admire its treasures. Globus has included some unique experiences for you, such as a private Chopin concert in Warsaw, a Riga Balsam and Laima chocolate tasting in Riga, a visit to Vilnius’ artist quarter Užupis, and a specialty dinner in St. Petersburg. Also included in Moscow are visits to the largest Orthodox Christian church in the world, the Cathedral of Christ The Saviour, and the Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery.All of this—and much more—await you on this fantastic Baltics and Northern Europe tour.
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DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing:
WARSAW Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Stare Miasto and St. John’s Cathedral; [LF] private Chopin concertVILNIUS Guided walking tour, visit the Old University and the KGB Museum, and [LF] Vilnius’ artist quarter, UžupisHILL OF CROSSES Take pictures of the memorial siteRIGA Guided sightseeing, including a walking tour of the Old Town and a visit to the Art Nouveau quarter; [LF] Riga Balsam and Laima chocolate tastingTALLINN Guided sightseeing, visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Nicholas’ ChurchTALLIN–HELSINKI Ferry crossingHELSINKI Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air marketST. PETERSBURGGuided sightseeing, visit Hermitage Museum and St. Isaac's Cathedral; Visit Catherine Palace (if closed visit Pavlovsk Palace instead)ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWSapsan trainMOSCOWGuided 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.
Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners
Itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description.
Day 1
WARSAW, POLAND. Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Dinner
Day 2
WARSAW. Hear about the tormented, often tragic history of this important gateway between East and West during your guided sightseeing tour. Visit the medieval STARE MIASTO (Old Town) with its market square and the 14th-century St. John’s CATHEDRAL, a masterpiece of post-war reconstruction. Sightseeing also features the “wedding cake” Palace of Culture and Science, the remnants of the Jewish ghetto, and a picture stop at the Ghetto Monument. Later, [LF] attend a PRIVATE CHOPIN CONCERT. Tonight, why not join an optional Polish dinner? Breakfast
Day 3
WARSAW–VILNIUS, LITHUANIA. The next days are dedicated to the three small Baltic countries that quite recently regained their independence. Each has its own language and distinct culture. First, travel to Lithuania, the largest and southernmost of the three. Arrive in the capital, Vilnius, once the splendid center of the mighty Grand Duchy of Lithuania.Today’s Distance: 342 mi / 550 km Breakfast Dinner
Day 4
VILNIUS. Vilnius’ picturesque historic nucleus is clustered around the remains of a castle built by Prince Gediminas in 1323. Your Local Guide will accompany you on a walk from Cathedral Square through narrow, winding lanes to the OLD UNIVERSITY, founded by Jesuits in 1569. Also visit the KGB MUSEUM, and end your tour with a [LF] visit to Vilnius’ artist quarter, UŽUPIS. Breakfast
Day 5
VILNIUS–RIGA, LATVIA.Enjoy a scenic drive from the Neris River through a landscape of alternating dark forests, swamps, and lush pastures. Stop at the Hill of Crosses memorial site on your way to the Baltic port of Riga, the Latvian capital.Today’s Distance: 174 mi / 280 km Breakfast Dinner
Day 6
RIGA. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the historic center on the right bank of the Daugava River and a walking tour of the OLD TOWN and the ART NOUVEAU QUARTER. Don’t miss the opportunity to [LF] TASTE Riga Balsam (a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur) and Laima chocolate. The afternoon and evening are at leisure; exciting optional excursions are available. Breakfast
Day 7
RIGA–TALLINN, ESTONIA. Trace the coastline of the Gulf of Riga past the Estonian health resort of Pärnu, a site inhabited since the early Stone Age, on your way to Tallinn, capital of the smallest of the Baltic countries. During your afternoon sightseeing with a Local Guide, discover the Hanseatic Old Town with its 15th-century Lühike Jalg Gate, and visit the onion-domed ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL and the medieval ST. NICHOLAS’ CHURCH.Today’s Distance: 211 mi / 340 km Breakfast
Day 8
TALLINN–HELSINKI, FINLAND. This morning, travel by FERRY across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki. Guided sightseeing includes major sights, such as the City Hall and Parliament House, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s OPEN-AIR MARKET. Tonight, dinner has been prepared at the hotel to celebrate the success of your Baltic stay.Today’s Distance: 37 mi / 60 km Breakfast Dinner
Day 9
HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. A pleasant drive to St. Petersburg, where you will visit magnificent ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL with a Local Guide. This evening, get a real taste of traditional Russian delicacies and enjoy [LF] dinner at your hotel with caviar, blini, pickled cucumber, and vodka.Today’s Distance: 267 mi / 430 km Breakfast Dinner
Day 10
ST. PETERSBURG. Guided sightseeing starts with the Winter Palace complex, now home to the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM, with celebrated works by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci. Breakfast
Day 11
ST. PETERSBURG. Travel to Pushkin and visit magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed visit Pavlovsk Palace instead). The balance of the day is at leisure; optional activities are available to further explore this fascinating city. Breakfast
Day 12
ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW. Board the high-speed SAPSAN TRAIN to Moscow. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the impressive Moscow Underground.Today’s Distance: 404 mi / 650 km Breakfast
Day 13
MOSCOW. Guided sightseeing features visits to RED SQUARE and the KREMLIN, a city-within-a-city, where you can admire the medieval towers, cathedrals, and palaces. Also visit the ARMORY MUSEUM and see the Bolshoi Theater. Breakfast
Day 14
MOSCOW. Another day full of highlights: [LF] visit the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR, the largest Orthodox Christian church in the world, as well as the NOVODEVICHY (New Maiden) CONVENT and its CEMETERY, with the tombs of famous Russian authors, musicians, and political leaders. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with Russian champagne and local specialties as a proper dasvidaniya to Russia. Breakfast Dinner
Day 15
MOSCOW. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. 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."
Accommodations
HELSINKI
RADISSON BLU ALEKSANTERI
Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
Free Wifi
MOSCOW
MOSCOW MARRIOTT GRAND
Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
Free Wifi
RIGA
MERCURE RIGA CENTRE
Hotel as shown or similar
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.
TALLINN
SOLO SOKOS ESTORIA
Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
Free Wifi
VILNIUS
HOLIDAY INN VILNIUS
Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
Free Wifi
WARSAW
MERCURE WARSAW CENTRUM
Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
Free Wifi
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