Explore Russia Visa-Free by Ferry Princess Anastasia from Helsinki: St. Petersburg - Moscow
DAY 1 Helsinki
Departure to St. Petersburg. Ferry Princess Anastasia
Departing from Helsinki, you’ll board the Princess Anastasia ferry bound for St Petersburg.
DAY 2 St. Petersburg
Exploring St. Petersburg.
Visit Peter & Paul’s Fortress. Boat Trip. Departure to Moscow
St Petersburg is known as the Venice of the North so what can be better than seeing the city from its waterways? We’ll travel by boat (during navigation period, otherwise by car) along the River Neva and the city’s many canals past palaces, parks and cathedrals. After your guided city tour around St. Petersburg you will visit Peter & Paul’s Fortress which warrants a closer look. It was built on tiny Hare Island to secure Russia’s position on the River Neva delta during the Great Northern War against the Swedes. Surprisingly, its cannons didn’t actually fire a single shot for over 200 years, springing into life during the 1917 Revolution. Now this fortress-cum-prison has been converted into museums and features a splendid cathedral containing the tombs of the Romanov monarchs. In the evening we’ll transfer to the railway station to take the overnight train to Moscow. You can opt to travel in the regular second-class compartment or choose one of the Grand Express’ luxury carriages, more like a hotel on wheels than a train. With showers, sofas, TV and Wi-Fi, you’ll travel in a style fit for a Tsar.
- 08:30 Arrival in St. Petersburg. Passport control. Meeting with your guide / driver in arrival terminal.
- 10:00 - 16:00 St. Petersburg city tour. Peter and Paul's fortress. Boat trip.
- 16:00 - 22:30 Free time.
- 22:30 Transfer to the railway station.
- 23:40 Departure to Moscow by train.
- 08:14 Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in.
- 09:00 - 17:00 City tour, Red Square, Kremlin and the Armoury, Moscow underground guided tours.
- 17:00 - 22:30 Free time.
- 22:30 Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the railway station.
- 23:40 Departure to St. Petersburg by train.
Today we will drive to one of the major architectural treasures of Royal St. Petersburg, Tsarskoe Selo (Pushkin) located 25km south of the city. Its Alexander Palace was where the Tsars once lived, but we’ll focus our attention on the sumptuous Catherine Palace. The star of the show at this divine Baroque palace is without doubt the Amber Room, now restored to its former glory. No visit to St Petersburg would be considered complete without a visit to the Hermitage Museum. This world-class art museum is housed in the Winter Palace which was once a residence of the Tsars. Today over three million works of art are waiting for your attention, featuring all the big names: Picasso, Gauguin, Da Vinci, Raphael and more. You’ll be sorry you have to leave, but it’s time to return to the port where the Princess Anastasia ferry awaits to return you to the Finnish capital.
- 08:35 Arrival in St. Petersburg. Meeting with your guide / driver. Breakfast at cafe.
- 09:30 - 17:00 Tsarskoe Selo. Hermitage Museum.
- 17:30 Transfer to the port.
DAY 5 Helsinki
Upon request we can arrange tours and accommodation in Helsinki, please enquire.
INCLUDED:
- Accommodation
- Ferry cabin
- Daily breakfasts
- Train travel (overnight)
- Guided tours & entrance fees
- Hotel and railway transfers
- Port fees
- Personal travel insurance
- Optional excursions and services
- Lunches & dinners
- Transfers in Helsinki
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Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.
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