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15 Day Capitals of the North
Trafalgar Coach Tour starting in Berlin and finishing in Moscow
Countries Visited: Germany  Denmark  Sweden  Finland  Russia 
Tour Type: Coach Tour
Tour Duration: 15 Days (14 Nights)
From: Berlin to Moscow
Tour Code: SCRU
Operator: Trafalgar
from AU $3,129 pp
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Tour Description

Experience a fascinating journey through Germany, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Belarus and Poland. Admire splendid scenery and a host of magnificent sights in cities including Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Novgorod, Moscow, Minsk and Warsaw.

What's Included

Dining Highlights

  • 14 breakfasts: 6 full Scandinavian breakfasts in Scandinavia.
  • 8 hot buffet breakfasts for the rest of the trip.
  • 1 lunch in Tver, Russia.
  • 5 evening meals including Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Berlin including welcome drinks and a light meal. 1 buffet dinner on the mini-cruise. 1 three-course dinner in hotel. Be My Guest Dinner of traditional specialities in a family-run restaurant in the wooden village of Vitoslavitsy. Farewell Dinner with wine in Moscow

First Class Travel Highlights

  • First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board restroom.
  • Ferry from Germany to Denmark.
  • Ferry from Denmark to Sweden.
  • Overnight Cruise from Sweden to Finland, all cabins have two-berths.
  • The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 15. Conditions apply.
  • Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
  • A travel wallet with your documentation.
  • Complimentary keepsake photo

Insider Experiences

  • Be My Guest Experience a dinner of traditional specialities in the wooden village of Vitoslavitsy. First enjoy a drive to Yuroyevo Podvorye Monastery and stop to take pictures of this beautiful monastery and lake. Then meet a family who will talk about their life in this small Russian provincial city, about how they earn their living and about the hobbies of the children and adults in the family.
  • Local Guide in Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Moscow.
  • Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Berlin Sightseeing tour with your Local Guide includes views of the Reichstag, Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gate.
  • Copenhagen Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes views of the Amalienborg (Royal Residence) and The Little Mermaid.
  • Brahehus Castle View the 17th century Castle.
  • Stockholm View the Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace and visit the magnificent City Hall with your Local Guide.
  • Helsinki See Finlandia Hall, the Senate square and Market square with your Local Guide
  • St. Petersburg View the Winter Palace, St Isaac’s Cathedraland Nevsky Prospekt. Visit St Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage Museum with your Local Guide.
  • Novgorod Orientation includes the old Kremlin fort and St. Sophia Cathedral.
  • Moscow See Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral and visit the Kremlin with your Local Guide

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Day
1
Arrive Berlin (2 Nights)
Welcome to Berlin, the capital of Germany! Unwind after your journey or take a leisurely stroll through this fascinating city. This evening meet with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and an evening orientation drive. Stay: Andels (WR)
Day
2
Berlin Sightseeing and Free Time
Your Local Guide shows you Berlin’s most famous sights including the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the Kurfürstendamm. Spend time afterwards shopping or exploring on your own. Perhaps visit Potsdam or the Pergamon Museum in your free time. (BB)
Day
3
Berlin - Copenhagen (2 Nights)
Drive north to Rostock and board your ferry to Denmark. A pleasant drive brings you to the Danish capital, Copenhagen. This evening, you may wish to take a stroll around the Old Town! Stay: Marriott Copenhagen (BB)
Day
4
Copenhagen Sightseeing and Free Time
Admire the Little Mermaid, Renaissance Stock Exchange, the Royal Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace during your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. You are free this afternoon to shop for souvenirs or relax. Tonight, why not visit the famous Tivoli Gardens and enjoy a traditional Danish dinner. (SB)
Day
5
Copenhagen - Stockholm (2 Nights)
Travel north-east across the Oresund to the forests and meadows of Småland. Continue past Lake Vättern and enjoy spectacular views of Brahehus Castle en route to the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Dine tonight at your hotel. Stay: Park Inn (SB/D)
Day
6
Stockholm Sightseeing and Free Time
Explore City Hall and view the Royal Palace during your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Spend free time afterwards shopping or exploring the old town. (SB)
Day
7
Stockholm – At Sea
Today explore this harbour city at leisure. Why not join an excursion to the Wasa, a 17th century Galleon reclaimed from the seabed after 300 years. Later, board your ship for an overnight mini-cruise to Finland. (SB/D)
Day
8
At Sea – Helsinki
After an early arrival in Helsinki, your Local Guide shows you the city’s sights including Finlandia Hall, Senate and Market Squares. This evening is free to enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant of your choice. Stay: Grand Marina (SB)
Day
9
Helsinki – St. Petersburg (2 Nights)
Follow the Gulf of Finland past the timber centre of Kotka and through the forests of Karelia to the Russian border. Stay: Holiday Inn (BB/D)
Day
10
St. Petersburg Sightseeing and Free Time
Your Local Guide shows you the city’s sights including the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St Issac’s Cathedral and the statue of Peter the Great. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress. This afternoon, there is plenty of free time to see more sights and shop for Russian souvenirs. (BB)
Day
11
St Petersburg – Novgorod
This morning, visit to the Hermitage Museum to see one of the world’s largest and most valuable art collections with your Local Guide. Cross the vast Russian steppes and view the Kremlin Fort and grounds, the Millennium Monument and St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod. Enjoy a unique Be My Guest dining experience this evening. Stay: Park Inn (BB/BG)
Day
12
Novgorod – Tver – Moscow (3 Nights)
A scenic drive through picturesque villages brings you to the Tver region for an included lunch. Then continue via Klin – former home of Tchaikovsky – to the Russian capital, Moscow. Stay: Crowne Plaza (BB/L)
Day
13
Moscow Sightseeing and Free
See Moscow’s landmarks on your sightseeing tour with your Local Guide including views of Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Kremlin, a walled-in complex of palaces, cathedrals and government offices. (BB)
Day
14
Moscow Free Time
A full day to explore this fascinating city. Spend free time seeing the sights or consider an optional excursion to St. Sergius Monastery and handicraft market in Zagorsk, the centre of Russian art and architecture. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a special Farewell Dinner. (BB/FD)
Day
15
Depart Moscow
Say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travellers this morning your holiday comes to an end after breakfast. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB) Note: Visas may be required for this trip. Please speak to your consultant at the time of booking to assess your specific requirements.
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General Information

The information below relates to this itinerary only.

Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours

TrafalgarOperating since 1947, Trafalgar offers a wide range of holidays to Europe, Britain, Egypt, USA, Canada, South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. They hosted over 2 million travellers worldwide and many return year after year. Every expertly designed travel experience includes transportation, via deluxe motor coach, rail or cruise ship, first class hotel accommodation, daily sightseeing and most meals.


Trafalgar's Top Agency AustraliaFor the last two years Global Journeys have been awarded the 'Top Agency Queensland' Award from Trafalgar Tours . Our close relationship with one of Australia's top coach tour operators ensures our clients enjoy unparalleled service and the lowest pricing Australia wide. Book your next Trafalgar tour, safe in the knowledge that you are dealing with their No. 1 Travel Agency!

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Trafalgar different from other escorted touring companies?

  • We have over 60 years of knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring holidays
  • We are international, award-winning for our unrivalled quality, service and reliability
  • We provide perfectly planned and balanced itineraries
  • We have the finest Tour Directors in the industry
  • You will stay in quality hotels carefully selected and conveniently located
  • You will enjoy authentic dining experiences
  • You will enjoy savings of up to 40% when compared with travelling independently

When can I expect to get my travel documents & itinerary?

Travel documents, including any air tickets, tour itinerary, hotel lists, and helpful hints and other information are sent approximately 20 days prior to your tour departure. Your Global Journeys Tour Consultant can organise these earlier if you are travelling before your holiday starts.

Who else will be travelling with me?

Good company enriches any travelling experience and your group will be made up of English-speaking people from around the world. On a Trafalgar tour you will take away far more than just fantastic memories – together you will share great times, swap terrific stories and form new lifelong friendships.

How many people will be on tour with me?

There will be a maximum of 49 people on your coach, however a Trafalgar coach carries an average of just 40 guests.

Will the coach be modern and comfortable?

With Trafalgar it's as great to travel as it is to arrive - we insist on using only the latest models of air-conditioned, luxury coaches, as well as high quality trains and cruise ships. For your comfort, smoking is not allowed onboard our coaches, however, there are plenty of rest stops for you to stretch your legs. You'll be chauffeur driven, door to door by a professional driver who will make your journey a relaxing pleasure. We use a state-of-the-art sound system for mood music with fascinating commentaries by your tour director.

Where will my hotel be located and what will it be like?

Trafalgar goes to great lengths to seek out the very best hotels because we know that where you stay each night is important to the enjoyment of your holiday. We, therefore, select hotels with great care. We only select hotels that are:

  • Perfectly located so that you are as close as possible to the most important attractions.
  • Monitored by our Quality Control team who rigorously check every little detail to ensure the service is impeccable and your enjoyment is complete.
  • Reputable brands, such as Hilton and Novotel, as well as high quality, privately-owned hotels.
  • Great value through our enormous buying power which enables us to negotiate deeper discounts and pass these savings on to you, our clients.

As part of your hassle-free holiday, when you arrive at your hotel, we will ensure that you are already checked in, your luggage is taken directly to your room and all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities are included.

What are Trafalgar Tour Directors like?

Sightseeing is fun but it's a Trafalgar Tour Director that really brings a destination to life. Our Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. Their local knowledge and unfailing friendliness provides you with a personalised “concierge” service which ensures you get the very best out of every single day. They are experienced travellers, learned historians and culture buffs. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.

Your Tour Directors can help interpret, show you how to get good value while shopping and how to spot a fake from the real deal. They make things smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your friend in an unfamiliar place.

Trafalgar also uses expert local guides to further enhance your sightseeing experience. When you are travelling on your own it's all too easy to pass through a place without touching the sides. That's why our expert local guides are so invaluable – they tell the less well known tales, relate the more curious stories, recall the most obscure events and reveal the best guarded secrets to ensure every moment is full of discovery and brimming with surprises.

What does the tour cost include?

The prices listed cover all accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Trafalgar Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling.

Are tips included?

Trafalgar Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.

What is an 'Optional Activity'?

The ultimate way to personalise your Trafalgar experience. Our expertly crafted itineraries strike the perfect balance between making sure you visit all the “must see” highlights, whilst still enjoying ample free time to explore on your own or take one of our great value optional excursions. Our extensive variety of optional excursions are designed to work perfectly with your tour. They let you experience more of what you choose to see, but ensure that you don't pay for activities you are not interested in, allowing you more time to do what you enjoy most.

Do you have a share program for singles?

Many of our holidays are ideally designed for single or solo travellers. Every detail is taken care of, from start to finish, so all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in the company of like-minded travellers from around the world. Meals, activities and sightseeing are all shared with your new friends, so you will never be alone - unless you choose to do some exploring or relaxing by yourself. Accommodation can be booked as a private single room or like many of our clients, you may wish to share a twin room by taking advantage of our 'Room Mate Matching Service'. You will share a room with someone from your tour (same gender), so you can avoid paying a single room supplement, in addition to making a new friend.

What is Gold Seal Protection?

Gold Seal Protection is the most effective tool to give you peace of mind. For only $A 99 should you choose to cancel your guided holiday for any reason, prior to departure from Australia, we will refund your deposit and/or guided holiday payment. Gold Seal Protection must be paid with the deposit and cannot be added at any later date. Read Details. If you wish for us to include this protection in your quote, please let us know when completeing the 'Quote Request'.

Where can I find out more information on Trafalgar?

We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Trafalgar including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).


Know Before You Go

Trafalgar Know Before You Go GuideDownload this “Know Before You Go” Guide, filled with all the essential information you need to assist you in preparing for your tour. A complete guide to Europe including an A-Z of information, country-by-country guide and information on Trafalgar's London Reception and Tour Departure Centre. (2MB)

Airport Transfer Information

Airport Transfers in Europe

All Trafalgar passengers receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers by shuttle bus on the arrival and departure day of their guided holiday at specified times. Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book and buy a transfer through Trafalgar providing they also purchase the additional pre and post holiday hotel night(s) from Trafalgar.

Heathrow Transfers in London

Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. Trafalgar has negotiated special group transfer rates from London's Heathrow to the door of your Trafalgar London hotel: AU $38 per person per single trip to/from Heathrow Airport. Passengers will be picked up and dropped off in time to meet all flights booked to/from London's Heathrow Airport.

Gatwick Transfers in London

For passengers flying into London's Gatwick Airport, Global Journeys & Trafalgar recommend the Gatwick Express, for details visit the Gatwick Express website at: www.gatwickexpress.com

Trafalgar's Transfer Terms & Conditions
  1. Global Journeys provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  2. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
  3. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  4. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar's control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  5. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
  6. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.

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Yep, all the boring small print! We still recommend you read it though, as no one likes surprises!

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