Unescorted Tours

An independent tour by train allowing you to explore the “Venice of the North” at your own pace. Created by Peter the Great in 1703, St. Petersburg combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook. This city of canals and infinite charm with its majestic palaces, churches and cathedrals, river embankments, beautiful parks and innumerable bridges has a relatively short but outstanding history. For almost two centuries it was the capital of the Russian Empire. No longer a capital city now, it still preserves its imperial grandeur.

Day 1 - HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG Train, Private Car

Travel by early morning Finnish Sibelius train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, a local guide will accompany your transfer by private car to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this exciting city on your own. Former czarist palaces, extravagant mansions, and richly decorated churches create an imperial ambience all around the city which used to be the home of the Russian czars for 200 years. Overnight at Hotel Moskva or Hotel Angleterre.

Day 2 - ST. PETERSBURG

B, Private Car

Breakfast at hotel. The guided sightseeing tour covers the most essential sights of this magnificent Russian city, such as Peter-and-Paul Fortress, the city’s founding monument; the brilliant St. Isaac’s Cathedral, decorated with more than 500 paintings, sculptures and mosaics by Russian masters; and the onion-domed Church of the Bleeding Savior. After the guided tour you will have plenty of time to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the bustling avenue of Nevsky Prospekt. The city also offers a multitude of delights for art and culture lovers. Overnight at Hotel Moskva or Hotel Angleterre.

Day 3 - ST. PETERSBURG - HELSINKI

B, Private Car, Train

After breakfast at hotel you have the opportunity to do some last minute shopping or sightseeing. In the afternoon, guided transfer by private car to the railway station for your late afternoon train departure to Helsinki. Arrival approx. 9:30pm.

Period of validity: May - September
Dates, schedules & routing subject to change. For prices outside the above-mentioned validity period, please contact our office.

Package Prices

Package price includes

2 nights hotel accommodation at selected hotel, based on double occupancy
2 breakfasts (B)
Roundtrip 2nd class train Helsinki-St. Petersburg-Helsinki
Transfers in St. Petersburg by private car and with local guide
City sightseeing tour guided by English-speaking local guide (3 hours)
Service charges and taxes on included items
Visa support letter to apply for Russian visa

NOT INCLUDED: Russian Visa (REQUIRED), gratuities, $15 handling fee