Introduction to Discover St. Petersburg

Join Citiescapes on this Russian adventure to Czar Peter the Great’s “Window on the West,” the stunning city of St. Petersburg. During your tour you will visit amazing sights such as the Hermitage and Peterhof, the summer residence of the Czars. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore St. Petersburg.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Dublin to Helsinki.  Transfer on arrival to the 4 Star Sokos Presidentti Hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a city tour of Helsinki, including entrance to the Temppeliaukio Rock Church. Overnight in Helsinki

Day 2: Breakfast in the hotel before your transfer to the train station. Take the Allegro Train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg, arriving in the afternoon. On arrival you will be taken on a panoramic tour of the city, including the Admiralty, St. Isaacs Cathedral, St. Nicholas Cathedral (visiting inside), Palace Square & Smolny Cathedral. Afterwards, continue to your hotel, the 3 Star Ibis Hotel for the night.

Day 3: Breakfast at hotel followed by a comprehensive tour of the Hermitage Museum featuring Old Masters, State Rooms of the Winter Palace and Impressionist’s Exhibition.  Be ready for a long walk inside!. After lunch there is a canal cruise through the Canals of St. Petersburg. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4:  Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an excursion to Peterhof – a magnificent ensemble on the Gulf of Finland, built in the 18th century as the summer residence of Russian Csars. Enjoy the interiors of the Grand Summer Palace which dominates the beautiful park with innumerous fountains.  Afterwards we stop for lunch.  Transfer to the railway station in the evening, departure from St Petersburg back to Helsinki.  Overnight at the Sokos Presidentti

Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a day at leisure. You are sure to find something to do in Helsinki, with a wide variety of sights and activities to enjoy. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: check out form the hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home to Dublin.

Price inclusions

• Return Flights Dublin to Helsinki
• Bus Transfer from Helsinki Airport to City Centre
• 1  Night Sokos Presidentti Helsinki, B&B basis
• City Tour of Helsinki
• Train from Helsinki to St Petersburg, 2nd Class Ticket
• 2 Nights in the Ibis Hotel St. Petersburg, B&B basis
• City Tour of St Petersburg
• Tour of the Hermitage
• Excursion of the Peterhof
• Lunch in a Russian Restaurant
• Train from St Petersburg to Helsinki, 2nd class ticket
• 2 Nights Sokos Presidentti Hotel, B&B basis
• Taxes
• 1 Bag pre paid for check in up to 20kgs per person

Booking remarks

• Inclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
• Single room supplement €260
• Non refundable or transferable booking deposit 10% per person
• Full payment due on confirmation
• 2% surcharge if balance is paid by credit or charge card
• Optional Insurance €48 (conditions apply)
• A Russian Visa is required and the Russian Embassy charge €60

Accommodation details

Sokos Presidentti Hotel Helsinki ****

Recently completely refurbished, Sokos Hotel Presidentti is located next to the Kamppi mall, in the heart of Helsinki, next to a wealth of culture attractions and the best shopping in town.The extensive refurbishing of rooms and restaurant facilities was completed in the spring of 2007.

Meeting and banquet facilities for even large numbers of people. The Spanish-style restaurant Sevilla and Pub Adjutantti invite to enjoy. Meeting, accommodation, pleasures for the palate and great fun – all under the same roof.

Hotel Ibis St. Petersburg 3***

Ibis St Petersburg Centre is a 3 star hotel offering 221 comfortable rooms. Located in the centre of St Petersburg, it is close to Nevsky Prospekt (the main shopping avenue of the city) and only 500 metres from Moscow railway station. The hotel also features the Sud et Cie restaurant with a capacity of 120 seats, a bar with space for 50 guests.

Dates and Prices

Date	Price
07 Jun 2012	€1,289