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.  Bus transfer from Airport to city centre.  Check in to the Hotel Sokos Presidentti or similar.
Day 2: Morning Train from Helsinki to St Petersburg arriving early aftrnoon.  Panoramic city tour featuring the major highlights such as the Admiralty, St Isaac’s Cathedral.  St Nicolas Cathedral, Palace Square, Smolny Convent (no inside visits).  Overnight at the Hotel Belveder Nevsky.
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!. Followed by a short canal cruise.  Walk back to the hotel ( time for lunch, but not included)  Overnight at the Hotel Belveder Nevsky.
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 afternoon, departure from St Petersburg back to Helsinki.  Overnight at the Sokos Presidentti or similar.
Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an Audio City tour of Helsinki.  You will have the afternoon free for some last minute shopping or sightseeing.  An evening bus transfer back to Helsinki Airport for your return flight to Dublin

Price inclusions

• Return Flights Dublin to Helsinki
• Bus Transfer from Helsinki Airport to City Centre
• 1  Night Sokos Presidentti Helsinki or similar, B&B basis
• Train from Helsinki to St Petersburg, 2nd Class Ticket
• 2 night in the Hotel Belveder Nevsky 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
• 1 Night Sokos Presidentti Hotel or simialr B&B basis
• Audio city tour of Helsinki
• 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 €300
Non refundable or transferrable 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.

Belveder Nevsky Hotel ***

A comfortable, small hotel located in the very heart of St Petersburg- next to main street Nevsky Prospekt, within 10 minutes walk from the Palace Square and St Isaac’s Cathedral.
34 Rooms with bath/shower, TV, telephone. mini bar, air conditioning and Breakfast room.

Dates and Prices

Date	Price
06 Jul 2010	€1,129
13 Jul 2010	€1,129
20 Jul 2010	€1,129
27 Jul 2010	€1,129
03 Aug 2010	€1,129
10 Aug 2010	€1,129
17 Aug 2010	€1,129
24 Aug 2010	€1,129