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Red Star Special
Visit 9 countries including:
Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Russia,
Byelorussia, Poland
Tour Operator:
Top Deck
To book this tour call: 08700 66 45 11
36 Days: Berlin - Berlin
Style: Euro Club |
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Days 1/2 Berlin Germany
Arrive anytime on Day 1 and check-in to our joining hostel. Meet your Crew in the late afternoon for a welcome meeting and maybe tonight get a taste of what this exciting city Berlin has to offer. In the morning our city tour takes in the famous site of where the Berlin Wall once stood, Victory Monument, Checkpoint Charlie Museum, the historic Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Alexanderplatz and Potsdamerplatz. The afternoon is yours, free to see this fascinating city, reborn since the reunification of East and West Germany 14 years ago. In the evening you can join our tour of the unique nightspots of this vibrant city.
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Days 3/4 Copenhagen Denmark
From Berlin we drive to magical Copenhagen. Visit the famous Christianborg Palace, Our Saviours Church, the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, Marble Church, Resistance Museum and the beautiful Tivoli Gardens amusement park.
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Day 5/6/7 Stockholm Sweden
We pass famous Kronborg Castle, Hamlet's Castle at Helsingor, as we cross the sea from Denmark to Sweden, arrivimg in Stockholm early evening. Se the changing of the guards at the Royal Palace. Take a tour of the City Hall, home of the Nobel Prize or visit Skansen Folk Park, the amazing Wasa Museum and Gamla Stan (the Old Town). There is plenty of free time for you to make the most of this beautiful maritime Scandinavian city.Bx3, Lx2, Dx2
Days 8/9 Oslo Norway
Passing beautiful Lake Vattern we arrive in Norway. In Oslo, visit the fabulous Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Fram Polar Ship, Kon Tiki Museum and the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Plenty of leisure time to discover the Akerhus and Munch museums or just to do your own thing.
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Days 10/11/12 Andalsnes Norway
Leaving Oslo we pass Lillehammer, where you can choose to ride the Olympic Bobsleigh, then on to picturesque Andalsnes. We pass some of the world's most spectacular scenery on our way to Geiranger Fjord. If open, we take an exhilarating drive over the 'Trolls Road' Pass then a cruise along the fjord. You have a full free day here to try hiking, canoeing, cycling or, for a more relaxing time -fishing.
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Days 13/14 Steinjker/Korgen Norway
Travelling north we stop at Trondheim - the religious centre of Norway- an excellent place to say your prayers, before we all go to 'Hell'!
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Days 15/16 Tysfjord/Skibotn Norway
If you want a little adventure, take a short boat ride then hike to the Svartisen Glacier, the second largest in Norway, it's definitely worth the effort. Our journey continues across the Arctic Circle, through historic Narvik - scene of many naval battles in WWII. This is your big opportunity to join our Polar Plunge Club by swimming above the Arctic Circle, or for a warmer option, try a traditional wood fired sauna.
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Days 17/18 Hammerfest Norway
We continue to Hammerfest, Europe's most northerly town in the heart of Lapland. Watch out for the reindeer and moose up here! This is your chance to see the Midnight Sun (weather permitting), try your luck fishing on a fjord or take an optional trip to Nordkapp, the very top of Europe.
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Days 19/20 Rovaniemi/Jyvaskyla Finland
Today we travel south to Rovaniemi in fabulous Finland. We visit Santa Claus Land (of course he's real!) and cross the Arctic Circle again heading to Jyvaskyla on the edge of one of the Finnish lakes. Here you can play beach volleyball, hire a canoe or discover the area in your own time.
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Day 21 Helsinki Finland
A short morning drive on to Helsinki, the exciting capital of Finland. Our highlights tour includes the Sibelius Monument, Underground Church, Senate Square, Uspensky Cathedral and Market Square.
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Days 22/23 Tallinn Estonia
Early ferry to Tallinn, capital of Estonia. The walking tour of the Old City takes us around the city walls and into the Old Town. Here we see the Toompea Castle, Dome Cathedral, Alexander Nevsky Church, Town Hall Square and more. You have a full free day to explore this exciting medieval city.
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Days 24/25/26 St. Petersburg Russia
After driving through the Estonian countryside, we arrive in St Petersburg in the afternoon. There is plenty of time to explore the sights of historic St. Petersburg. Our local guided tour includes the world renowned Hermitage Museum, Field of Mars, Battleship Aurora, Smolny Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress and a to visit the Czars spectacular Summer Palace, Petrodvorets. Tonight we take in a Russian folklore show before exploring the entertaining sights and sounds of Nevsky Prospect in your leisure time. The final day here is a free day so go out and experience one of the most amazing cities you will ever see!Bx3, Lx1, Dx1
Day 27 Novgorod Russia
Today we travel through the Russian farmland to our overnight stop in the city of Novgorod, Russia's third largest city.
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Days 28/29/30 Moscow Russia
Today we travel through former communised farmlands and on to Russia's famous capital. En-route we pass Klin, where Tchaikovsky composed his greatest ballets and symphonies before we arrive in Moscow. With our local guide, we see historic Red Square, the magnificent St. Basils Cathedral, Lenin's Tomb, The Kremlin, the metro system, GUM department store, Moscow University and the 1980 Olympic Stadium. Tonight we are entertained by the Moscow Circus.
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Days 31/32 Smolensk/Minsk Byelorussia
Next we venture forth to the military city of Smolensk. Our local guide will show us the sights including the impressive Orthodox Cathedral. We also see the Byelorussian Victory Monument before we stop in Minsk. It's a good opportunity to buy your last Russian souvenirs here.
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Days 33/34 Warsaw Poland
On the way to Warsaw we see villages unchanged for centuries. Warsaw's famous sights include the Chopin Monument, Heroes of the Uprising Monument, Lazienki Palace, the Old Jewish Ghetto, Pawiak Prison and Mila 18. This afternoon plenty of free time to walk around and see everything this city has to offer.
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Day 35 Berlin Germany
The final leg of our great adventure takes us onwards to Berlin, one of the most fascinating cities in Europe. Tonight we get together for a farewell dinner.
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Day 36 Berlin Germany
Your tour finishes after breakfast. Bx1
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Itinerary
Visit 9 countries including:
Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Russia,
Byelorussia, Poland
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