DAY 10 Helsinki–St. Petersburg, Russia
A pleasant drive to magnificent St. Petersburg, where Globus Local Favorite a dinner with traditional Russian delicacies like caviar, blini, pickled cucumber, and vodka awaits you. Vodka???? Oh wee… oh wait, I’ll take a Coke instead. ...
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Up next…Russia
We said goodbye to about 1/2 the people in our tour and we are to gain new people tomorrow for our continued trip to Russia. Bags out at 6:15. Breakfast is at 6:30, bus leaves at 7 am sharp! First stop is St Petersburg. It’ll be a long day...
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Estonia
Tallinn is a beautiful city just across the Gulf of Finland. The history of Tallinn is much like that of all Eastern European countries. The Russians, the Nazis and again the Russians prior to their independence. Here are some pictures…….. It was a quick trip. On the ferry back...
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Another country….
We are in the ferry to yet another country. #6 of 8 for his trip. We are going to Estonia. Although it wasn’t part of the original plan, we wanted to stay in Helsinki, but because most Fins are out in the countryside we decided to go on the...
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Helsinki
The Helsinki Cathedral (Lutheran)…. Martin Luther Most churches have Hebrew written above the doors here (Norway, Sweden, and Finland). The organ being played in the church; preparing for a wedding. Finland church organ This was a sculpture that I really didn’t understand. ...
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Day 9 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. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel....
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Ferry to Helsinki
The ferry to Helsinki was great. Much like a typical cruise ship, but not a fancy ship. For example, there was entertainment but not as grand, much smaller in scale. They had a Grande Buffet. We boarded at 4:45 in Stockholm and arrived in Helsinki around 9:30 am. Here...
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Day 8 Helsinki
Guided sightseeing of Helsinki features the City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL, the Olympic Stadium, and the SIBELIUS MONUMENT. Browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s local arts and crafts OPEN-AIR MARKET....
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DAY 7 Stockholm–Overnight Cruise to Helsinki, Finland
Morning at leisure. Why not join an excursion to Uppsala? Later, board your ship for Globus Local Favorite the overnight BALTIC SEA CRUISE to Finland, and enjoy a traditional Smörgåsbord dinner. Photo: https://sweden.nordicvisitor.com/travel-deals/city-breaks-short-weekend/...
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A nice boat ride
Under Stockholm bridges and through canals. The weather is perfect, bright and sunny the way a summer should be. Your included a locke, I’ve never been through a locke system before so it was interesting. The difference in water levels is about 1 meter. A few of the other...
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