Globus Northern Capitals with St. Petersburg & Moscow(ZTM)
16 days from Copenhagen to Moscow
If you’re in search of a different European experience, just head north to the intersection of yesterday and tomorrow. Old meets new and tradition meets innovation on this cool tour of Scandinavia and its most exciting hot spots. With two-night stays in the capital cities of
Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, and
Finland, you’ll wake up to Copenhagen’s rush hour of designer-clad cyclists, Oslo’s stunning skyline “starchitecture,” Stockholm’s trendy galleries and gastro pubs, and Helsinki’s electrifying design scene. Within these hipster hubs, you’ll follow ancient Viking trails and the narrowest of cobblestone streets to the palaces and museums that hold the most fascinating historical stories—and the indoor and outdoor markets that carry the most intriguing snacks and souvenirs. The cool factor is illuminated on a breezy overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea from
Stockholm to Helsinki.Vodka wishes and caviar dreams are sure to come true when you extend your tour of Scandinavia to
Russia. Leading you to the country’s two largest and most fascinating cities, this 6-day extension doubles the blinis, borscht, and Baroque architecture as you savor the sights, history, and flavors of Russia’s former and current capital.
Itinerary (2023)
Day 1 | ARRIVE IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK |
| Welcome to Copenhagen! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
Day 2 | COPENHAGEN |
| COPENHAGEN Guided sightseeing includes the royal reception rooms in Christiansborg Palace, and The Little Mermaid statue.Free afternoon before visiting Tivoli Gardens. (B) |
Day 3 | COPENHAGEN–ELSINORE–GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN–OSLO, NORWAY |
| ELSINORE Ferry crossing to Helsingborg, Sweden.GOTHENBURG Orientation drive. [LF] Visit the indoor food market and taste local snacks. (B,D)348 mi / 560 km |
Day 4 | OSLO |
| OSLO Guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall. (B) |
Day 5 | OSLO–STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN |
| Scenic drive from Oslo to Stockholm. (B) 329 mi / 530 km |
Day 6 | STOCKHOLM |
| STOCKHOLM Guided walking tour of the Old Town. Visit the City Hall and the [LF] Vasa Ship Museum. (B) |
Day 7 | STOCKHOLM–OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO HELSINKI, FINLAND |
| STOCKHOLM Free time this morning.Overnight cruise with dinner to Helsinki. (B,D) |
Day 8 | HELSINKI |
| HELSINKI Guided sightseeing includes the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market. (B) |
Day 9 | HELSINKI |
| HELSINKI Free day. Farewell dinner tonight at your hotel. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Helsinki with an excursion to Tallin. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
Day 10 | HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA |
| Scenic drive to St. Petersburg.ST. PETERSBURG Guided walking tour includes a visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Welcome dinner at the hotel with local specialties such as caviar, blini (Russian pancake), pickled cucumber, and vodka. (B,D)249 mi/ 400 km |
Day 11 | ST. PETERSBURG |
| ST. PETERSBURG Guided sightseeing includes the Hermitage Museum. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
Day 12 | ST. PETERSBURG |
| Morning drive to visit Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
Day 13 | ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW |
| ST. PETERSBURG Sapsan train ride to Moscow.MOSCOW Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) 404 mi / 650 kmENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Moscow with an excursion to the Moscow Underground. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
Day 14 | MOSCOW |
| MOSCOW Guided sightseeing includes the Red Square, the Kremlin, and the Armory Museum. Free afternoon and evening.(B) |
Day 15 | MOSCOW |
| MOSCOW Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery. Farewell dinner this evening with Russian champagne and local specialties. (B,D) |
Day 16 | MOSCOW |
| Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners
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