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13 Day Northern Capitals
Premium Coach Tour starting in Copenhagen and finishing in St. Petersburg
Countries Visited: Denmark  Norway  Sweden  Finland  Estonia  Russia 
Tour Type: Discovery
Tour Duration: 13 Days (12 Nights)
From: Copenhagen to St. Petersburg
Tour Code: ZT
Operator: Globus
from AU $2,854 pp
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Tour Description

This is one of our most popular holidays visiting all the Northern capitals: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. Plus we add a three-night stay in St. Petersburg. For the overnight Baltic Sea crossing from Stockholm to Helsinki we have first-class two-berth cabins. Special features are charming Tivoli Gardens (open mid-April to mid-September), magnificent Frogner Park, and, above all, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. A welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg are included, and a full day at leisure in Helsinki allows the possibility to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia.

Included Features

  • COPENHAGEN: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; the Little Mermaid; Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.)
  • ELSINORE: Ferry crossing with a view of Hamlet's castle.
  • GOTHENBURG: Orientation.
  • OSLO: Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit the City Hall.
  • STOCKHOLM: Guided sightseeing, visit the City Hall.
  • STOCKHOLM-HELSINKI: Overnight cruise in first-class outside two-berth cabins with private facilities and included dinner.
  • HELSINKI: Guided sightseeing, visit the Lutheran Cathedral, the Temppeliaukio Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market.
  • ST. PETERSBURG: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Isaac's Cathedral, Catherine Palace (if closed, visit Pavlovsk Palace instead), and the Hermitage Museum; farewell dinner.
  • Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Tour Meals

  • Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg

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Day
1
Arrive In Copenhagen, Denmark.
Time to rest or to start exploring Denmark's fun-loving capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day
2
Copenhagen.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Savior and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theater, stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace with its lovely flower gardens and of the wistful LITTLE MERMAID. Afternoon at leisure, optional excursions are available. Tonight, visit TIVOLI GARDENS (mid-April to mid-Sept.), the city's colourful amusement park. (B)
Day
3
Copenhagen - Gothenburg, Sweden - Oslo, Norway.
At Elsinore, board your FERRY for Helsingborg, then, drive to Gothenburg, Sweden's thriving second-largest city, and admire its beautiful parks, botanical gardens, and well-kept canals during your orientation tour. In the afternoon, continue along the Skagerrak coastline to Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. (B/D)
Day
4
Oslo.
Norway's capital is a study in farsighted urban planning, seeking growth in harmony with nature. Your Local Guide will take you to the National Theater, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK , with Gustav Vigeland's 200-plus extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures, and visit the modern CITY HALL. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Optional excursions are available. (B)
Day
5
Oslo - Stockholm, Sweden.
Trace the King's Road, an ancient trade link between the northern capitals connecting Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. Cross the Swedish border to scenic Varmland, beautifully described in Selma Lagerlof's Saga of Gosta Berling, on the way to Karlstad on Lake Vanern. Pass the ancient garrison town of Orebro and modern Eskilstuna, known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm. (B)
Day
6
Stockholm.
Stockholm, scene of Stieg Larsson's Milennium, is settled on 14 islands between Lake Malar and the Baltic Sea. Your included morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the CITY HALL, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the Wasa Ship Museum. (B)
Day
7
At Leisure In Stockholm - Overnight Cruise To Helsinki, Finland.
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions how to spend your day. Tonight, board your ship for the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland. (B/D)
Day
8
Helsinki.
After breakfast on board, sightseeing with a Local Guide features City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the strikingly modern TEMPPELIAUKIO ROCK CHURCH, the Olympic Stadium, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Then, browse for souvenirs in Helsinki's local arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET. (B/D)
Day
9
At Leisure In Helsinki.
A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the pearls of the Baltic countries. (B)
Day
10
Helsinki - St. Petersburg.
A pleasant drive along the coast to the Russian border. After completing frontier formalities, cross the Karelian Isthmus on the way to St. Petersburg. (B)
Day
11
St. Petersburg.
Founded by Peter the Great, construction began in 1703 and the city eventually spread over 100 islands linked by 700 bridges. It suffered severe damage during World War II, when a cruel 900-day siege claimed nearly a million victims. Start with the Winter Palace complex. Formerly the residence of the czars, it is now home of the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM with celebrated works by Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and the major French impressionists. Next, drive along elegant Nevsky Prospect and admire ST.ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL with its gilded dome and marble columns. (B)
Day
12
St. Petersburg.
Travel to Pushkin, the home of Russia's last czar, for a visit to magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed, visit PAVLOVSK PALACE instead). Afternoon at leisure; suitable optional activities are available to enhance your stay in St. Petersburg. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B/D)
Day
13
St. Petersburg.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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General Information

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Tour Operator: Globus Tours

The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. Customer loyalty is such that seven out of ten Globus customers have travelled with Globus before or have been recommended by past travellers - a notable achievement in a highly competitive industry. When it comes to escorted touring, Globus offers the finest first class tours throughout Europe, North America, South America and Asia.


Tour Type: Discovery

Ideal for the traveller who wishes to see it all at the right pace, accompanied by a professional Tour Director. Choose from Europe indepth or a specific area of Europe. These holidays will familiarize you with European culture while we handle all the details.


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Travel documents, including any paper tickets or e-ticket itineraries and other information, are sent approximately two to three weeks prior to departure from your home country, provided full payment has been received.

Who else and how many will be travelling with me?

The average number of people on a Globus tour is 38, and we limit the number of tour members on our tours to a maximum of 44. This ensures smaller groups giving you more space, comfort and legroom. However our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers.

Will the coach be modern and comfortable, and how many will be on tour with me?

If there is ever a time you'll appreciate choosing Globus, it's when you board our luxury coaches. In Europe for instance, we limit our group size to just 44 people with the average group size being 38, this means fewer seats providing extra legroom for greater comfort. With panoramic windows, air-conditioning, state-of-the-art sound system and reclining seats, you'll journey in style when travelling from one superb destination to the other. Our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers. We offer daily rotation of seating, which gives everyone a variety of views.

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Your tour director will accompany you from the start to the end of your tour, educating you on the places and the history of the destination. Local guides are included in many cities to give you in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of the city. Both Tour Director and Local Guides have a passion for travel, people and the destination and look forward to sharing their passion with you. If you chose to book either a "pre" or "post" - vacation extension, please note that your Tour Director may not escort you during this part of your vacation. However, in such cases, a Local Host will be available should you require any assistance.

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Globus uses the Eurostar for all channel crossing from London to Europe. The Eurostar takes you from the heart of London to the centre of Paris in 2 hours 15 minutes or Brussels in around 2 hours, while other operators will travel all day using coach, ferry and coach. With Globus you effective get an extra half day to explore in each direction.

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Unlike other tour operators Globus has 50 hosts located at the airport and in each of our London hotels, so you only have to walk to the lobby not half way across London for assistance. Your host is there to help you with all your questions on London, they will provide you with maps, directions and a wide range of tours to ensure you see the best of London. Whether it be a city orientation tour, or dinner and a West End show your host will provide you with all the information and assistance you require.

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Globus do not take reservations on a "share" basis. Sidestep the single room supplement by travelling with a friend if you can.

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London (Gatwick) 6am - 3pm   Zurich (Arrival) 6am - 3pm 
Madrid 6am - 3pm   Zurich (Departure) 10am - 3pm 
Malaga 7am - 2pm      

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