TO ST. PETERSBURG. (0-6) free

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1 MOBY SPL TOURS

2 ST. PETERSBURG INTRODUCTION TO ST. PETERSBURG 3h (0-6) free St. Petersburg is a city situated on the banks of Neva-river. It was founded by the Russian Emperor Peter the Great at the beginning of the 18th century. Now St. Petersburg is the Largest touristic center on the North-West of Russia. Its sightseeing and museums are wellknown all over the world. If you'll go to this city tour you would have a unique possibility to see them. You will get acquainted with the history of St.Petersburg and will learn how it started and developed. You will view many of the sights that have made St.Petersburg famous: St.Isaac Square and St.Isaac's Cathedral, the Spit of Vasilievsky island with Rostral Columns and the Stock Exchange building and the Bronze Horseman monument, Peter and Paul Fortress and legendary battleship Aurora, Field of Mars and the Summer Garden, the Cathedral of a Saviour-on-the-Spilled Blood and the Winter Palace. Th e n i c k n a m e o f t h e c i t y i s Th e N o r t h e r n Ve n i ce.

3 ST. PETERSBURG CITY TOUR + HERMITAGE During the city tour you will see the most remarkable sights of the city and get the unforgettable impressions. After the sightseeing tour you will visit the Hermitage State museum. The State Hermitage, one of the world s greatest art museums, founded by Catherine the Great, this 18th century baroque Winter Palace and its four adjacent buildings have evolved into the most extensive collection of art in the world, housing more than 2.7 million exhibits. Among the treasures are thousands of paintings, rare sculptures and the finest display anywhere of arts and crafts. During the tour through the Hermitage with a professional guide you will see the State rooms of the Winter Palace (the Jordan Staircase, the Field marshals Hall, the Armorial Hall, the Throne Room and well-known Pavilion Hall with a Peacock Clock ), and have a chance to admire the beautiful paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyke and the other European masters. 6h (0-6) free

4 CITY TOUR + PETERHOF (LOWER PARK) 7,5h The tour starts with a photo stop on the Spit of the Basil's Island where the distinctive Rostral Columns served as light houses on the Neva; a network of large and small decorated stone and iron bridges connects the islands and is a visual delight, and you will have an excellent view of the Winter Palace and the Hermitage buildings as well as the St. Peter and Paul Fortress. The tour includes a photo stop near with St.Isaac's Cathedral. The massive St. Isaac's Cathedral, reminiscent of St Peters's in Rome. This magnificent building took 40 years to complete, and the great dome, covered with more than 200 pounds of pure gold, is one of the largest in the world.

5 Your tour continues to Peterhof, situated about 22 miles to the west of St. Petersburg on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Built by Peter the Great at the beginning of the 18th century to rival Versailles, this town of palaces, fountains and parks is known as the grandest of all the summer residences of the Russian tsars. Your visit will include a guided tour of the magnificent park and gardens. Peter the Great designed the layout of the 300-acre park with its spectacular fountains by himself. The Grand Cascade, often considered the highlight of the grounds, consists of three waterfalls, an avenue of 64 fountains and 37 gilded statues. During World War II, the estate was occupied and all the buildings and fountains were virtually destroyed, so it has taken many years to restore Peterhof right down to the last detail.

6 ST. PETERSBURG CITY TOUR + PUSHKIN (Catherine Palace) During the city tour you will see the most attractive places of Saint Petersburg. The tour starts with a photo stop on the Spit of the Basil's Island where the distinctive Rostral Columns served as light houses on the Neva; a network of large and small decorated stone and iron bridges connects the islands and is a visual delight, and you will have an excellent view of the Winter Palace and the Hermitage buildings as well as the St. Peter and Paul Fortress. The tour includes a photo stop near with St.Isaac's Cathedral. The massive St. Isaac's Cathedral, reminiscent of St Peters's in Rome. This magnificent building took 40 years to complete, and the great dome, covered with more than 200 pounds of pure gold, is one of the largest in the world. A 17-mile drive through the countryside south of St. Petersburg takes you to the town of Pushkin, the site of Catherine Palace. Named 7,5h

7 in honour of Peter the Great's wife, Catherine I, the Palace was constructed in the mid- 18th century and is breathtaking in its size and elegance. The ornate blue façade is nearly 1,000 feet long, with the golden onion domes of its chapel rising at the north end. The long classical gallery of heroic Greek and Roman busts that runs alongside the palace was the work of the Scottish architect, Charles Cameron. You will walk through a series of magnificent rooms including the famous Picture Gallery, the Amber Room and of course the Great Hall, the most spacious room in the palace. The palace is also noted for its luxurious, fairytale interior complete with fine furnishings and china. The grounds comprise 1,482 acres of landscaped gardens and parklands, embellished by charming pavilions, which add to the splendor.

8 TALLINN TALLINN CITY TOUR IN ENGLISH 3h (0-6) free During the tour, you will visit the central parts of Tallinn and some former suburbs of the town.you will see the magnificent park of Kadriorg or The Valley of Catherine which was commissioned more than 300 years ago by the Russian tsar Peter the Great. The park can truly be called a replica of Versaile. There, you will see a magnificent baroque palace of Catherine, dedicated to the wife of Peter I. You will also pass by the residence of the president and cottage of Peter the Great which will impress you with the small size. Furthermore, you will see KUMU Art Museum that is famous in many European countries for its unusual architecture and valuable collection of art. The tour continues to the Song Festival Grounds, which host regular national song and dance festivals. The event is also on the heritage list of UNESCO. The Song Festival Grounds are also the place where Lady Gaga, Madonna, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams and other celebrities have performed. You will also have a great opportunity to make a photo stop on the sea coast and have a close look at the impressive Russalka monument.

9 STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM CITY TOUR IN ENGLISH 3h (0-6) free We invite you to a fascinating journey through the most beautiful city in Scandinavia. The tour includes a ride through the numerous islands of Stockholm, like the island of Djurgården, where you can see the unique palace of Russian Duchess Maria Pavlovna, who was married to a Swedish prince Wilhelm. Our bus will pass by the most beautiful street in Stockholm - Strandvägen - a true decoration of the town from the end of the XIX century, you will be impressed by the Royal garden - Kungsträdgården, which is the most favorite venue for summer and winter leisure activities for those who live in the city and tourists. On a very small but significant Island of the Knights (Riddarholmen) you can see the tomb of the Swedish Kings, where Charles XII, the most famous of them was buried. On the Island of Knights, you can relax and enjoy the view of Stockholm from the water, because this city is beautiful at any time of the year! We will also stop on the shore of the island of Södermalm - a magnificent panoramic point of Stockholm. The tour program provides information about the modern part of the city and the country as well as its history. You will see the city's famous Town Hall on Kungsholmen island, where the banquet in honor of the most unique people in the world - Nobel laureates is held every year. During the tour we will also tell you about Alfred Nobel - one of the most famous inhabitant of Stockholm. The bus tour ends in the heart of the city - the Royal Palace in the Old Town. Here we continue our walking tour through the medieval streets of the Old Town. You will pass through narrow streets of the medieval Stockholm and learn how people lived here in the Middle Ages. Our guide will tell you about the most interesting moments of the history of the Swedish-Russian relations over the past centuries. We finish our tour in the Old Town, where you can have lunch and continue to explore the city on your own. At the end the guide will tell you how to get back to the terminal, where to change currency and answer some other questions.

10 HELSINKI HELSINKI CITY TOUR IN ENGLISH 3h (0-6) free Start your tour from the harbor up to the Railway Station Square, right next to one of the most beautiful Romantic buildings in Helsinki, the National Theater. From there, continue your tour through central Helsinki to get a feel for its vibrant streets, mostly built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Then, follow the main shopping street, Aleksanterinkatu, towards the city's main square, Senate Square. At the central point of the square is the magnificent Helsinki Cathedral, built in 1852 when Finland was part of the Russian Empire. Stop at the nearby seat of the Finnish Government and the main building of Helsinki University. Continue on towards the Katajanokka Peninsula, stopping at the Uspenskii Cathedral, a beautiful Orthodox cathedral atop a hill. Go up the hill and

11 to the terrace of the cathedral for a stunning view over Helsinki. Explore Market Square (Kauppatori), where you can find souvenirs and taste local specialties. Once back on the mainland, walk along the Esplanade Park and Helsinki's main street, Mannerheimintie, before stopping by the parliament building, National Museum, and Finlandia Hall, a concert and congress hall designed by famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. After a walk through the district of Töölö and a monument dedicated to the most famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. End the tour at the city center to enjoy the shopping and dining.

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