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Dancing After the Storm

20 Days

 

Departure Dates :

Aug.18 : 08
Sep.18 : 12
Oct.18 : 03, 31

 

Day 1

 

COPENHAGEN

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Arrival. Reception. Free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit in the late afternoon, or through the informative panels in the hotel reception area.

Copenhague: Tivoli.

Day 2

 

COPENHAGEN - ODENSE 21ºC broken clouds - ARHUS 22ºC clear sky

In the morning, comprehensive tour of the Danish capital with a local guide. Copenhagen is the largest Scandinavian city, and full of contrasts: the popular “Tivoli”, Christianborg Palace, the terraces of Nyhavn, the Mermaid... In the afternoon we travel to Jutland, passing through pleasant scenery on our way. En route we take a 20km bridge over the sea and stop at ODENSE, where we can visit its gothic cathedral and the house of Andersen. Arrival at AARHUS , accommodation.

Copenhague: Cultura y calidad de vida siempre con buen humor.

Day 3

 

ARHUS 22ºC clear sky - KRISTIANSAND FERRY - KRISTIANSAND 19ºC broken clouds - STAVANGER 19ºC light rain

We will travel to HIRSTHALS where we will take a ferryboat to Norway crossing the North Sea. A three-hour voyage to KRISTIANSAND. We will go along Norway’s southern coastline and enjoy its gorgeous landscapes. We will stop in a picturesque small town called STAVANGER, a beautiful town that has an active port by the fjord. Note: ferryboat operation hours vary depending on the months. Some time is normally reserved to have lunch on the boat.

Ferry Kristiansand.

Day 4

 

STAVANGER 19ºC light rain - BERGEN 14ºC broken clouds

On leaving the city, we will stop at the "Swords in Rock" monument, where we will remember the Vikings before continuing on the very beautiful scenic tour. We will follow the route going through tunnels, bridges and travel some stretches by boat to go along the fjord coast of Norway. One of its undersea tunnels is the deepest one in the world. This stage gets more relaxed and spectacular with its two boat trips. Arrival in BERGEN at lunch time. We include a funicular trip to Mount Fløyen which offers amazing vistas of the town and Bergen fjord. There will be some free time later to enjoy the capitol city of fjords.

Bergen, Sogner Fjord: El lugar mágico de Noruega.

Day 5

 

BERGEN 14ºC broken clouds - OSLO 12ºC clear sky

Landscapes are still fantastic on this day: images of Norway’s interior region – fjords, glaciers, lakes and forests. We will travel to SOGNEFJORD, Norway’s largest fjord. Prior to arrival, we will stop at the beautiful TVINDEFOSSEN waterfall. We will go on a magnificent cruise between the cities of Gudvangen and Flam; fantastic landscapes during this two-hour voyage. We will continue our journey crossing magnificent snow-covered landscapes. We will go under Lærdal Tunnel, one of the longest in the world. Visit to BORGUND’s 12th century wooden church which is considered Norway’s best preserved medieval church. Arrival in OSLO. Free time. Check out its port, main streets, and the artworks at Frognerparken.

Oslo: Frognerparken.

Day 6

 

OSLO 12ºC clear sky - OREBRO 21ºC mist - STOCKHOLM

We will spend some time in OSLO before departing for Sweden. Landscapes with forests and lakes. Stop OREBRO, town next to a beautiful lake with a castle and charming historic center. . Time for stroll and lunch. Arrival in STOCKHOLM in the evening.

Oslo: Vista del puerto.

Day 7

 

STOCKHOLM

Sightseeing tour of this gorgeous capital city built on 13 interconnected islands. Water is everywhere. We will visit Gamla Stand or the "City between the Bridges", Stockholm’s Old Town full of life where many of the monumental buildings are located such as the Nobel Museum, located next to Stortorget main square, which pays tribute to the winners of the Nobel Prizes , the Cathedral or the Royal Palace. When possible we can have a nice view from the Fjällgatan viewpoint. Free time. We recommend visiting its museums and parks. We also recommend visiting the Town Hall and the Vasa ship museum.

Estocolmo: Elegancia y diseño nórdico en estado puro.

Day 8

 

STOCKHOLM - STOCKHOLM-TURKU FERRY

Free day in Stockholm. In the evening we will board a modern ferry, overnight accommodation in double cabins with private bathroom to go to Finland.

Estocolmo: La capital y la ciudad más grande de Suecia.

Day 9

 

STOCKHOLM-TURKU FERRY - NAANTALI 23ºC clear sky - HELSINKI 21ºC clear sky

We recommend you to go to the ship deck at sunrise; we arrive to Finland by sailing along Aland Islands, contemplating hundreds of islands covered by forests. We shall see mesmerizing landscapes from the sea. Disembarkation and time to walk around TURKU, a city with a very strong Swedish influence. We continue our journey to the neighbor city of NAANTALI, very picturesque town of wooden houses next to the sea. We will later arrive in HELSINKI, time for lunch. Free afternoon, you will be able to get to know this city, with its old market, the Russian influence in its buildings and churches.

Ferri Helsinki-Estocolmo

Day 10

 

HELSINKI 21ºC clear sky - HELSINKI-TALLINN FERRY - TALLINN

We include a boat trip (regular line water local transport) to Suomenlinna Islands, - six islands where we highlight a great fortress that used to protect the sea entry to the city and was declared World Heritage - Time to stroll around (we will be able to cross island through its small pedestrian bridges). Later we shall board a ferry to Estonia; Ferry trip of around 2h30 duration; we suggest to admire the departure from Helsinki and the surrounding islands. Arrival to TALLINN.

Tallin: Ciudad medieval de cuento de hadas.

Day 11

 

TALLINN

The capital of Estonia is a wonderful city with a well-conserved medieval centre. Comprehensive tour of the city, its walls, churches, squares, and its mediaeval streets filled with tourist attractions. Free afternoon.

Tallin:  La ciudad alberga la sede del parlamento estonio, el palacio presidencial y los ministerios.

Day 12

 

TALLINN - NARVA 23ºC few clouds - ST. PETERSBURG

Today we leave Estonia and travel to Russia. We stop in NARVA with time to see the impressive fortress by the river, on the border between the two countries. Border procedures (which can sometimes take time), lunch included once in Russia. We go on to ST PETERSBURG. Arrival at the hotel.

San Petersburgo: El museo del Hermitage.

Day 13

 

ST. PETERSBURG

With a local guide we begin the panoramic visit of this beautiful city crossed by the Neva River and built on 40 islands. Saint Petersburg is the second most important city of Russia and capital of the Russian Empire between the s. XVIII and XIX. This imperial city reveals the history of the Russian tsars through its museums, palaces, and architectural wealth. The visit includes the Peter and Paul Fortress, origin of the city (entrance included). After the visit, afternoon free. IMPORTANT NOTE: From June 14 to July 15 the Soccer World Cup is celebrated. During this period, accommodation in St. Petersburg could be offered in hotels located in nearby cities, adapting the program to carry out all the planned visits.

San Petersburgo: Visita a la fortaleza de Pedro y Pablo.

Day 14

 

ST. PETERSBURG

The city with that was the capital of the Russia of the Tsars is surrounded by numerous palaces. Today we include the excursion (tour with guide and tickets) to the PETERHOF PALACE which is known as the “Russian Versailles” and is around 30 km from St Petersburg. This complex of Baroque palaces, which was the residence of the Tsars, with magnificent fountains and enormous gardens has been declared UNESCO Heritage of Mankind. We return to St Petersburg to visit the Hermitage Museum, a fantastic art museum located in the building that was the Tsars’ Winter Palace (visit with guide and tickets).

San Petersburgo: La cultura rusa, oriental y occidental unidas en una ciudad renaciente.

Day 15

 

ST. PETERSBURG - NOVGOROD - VALDAY 16ºC clear sky - TVER 15ºC clear sky

We travel to NOVGOROD, an exciting city that was one of Russia’s most important political and cultural centres. We will visit (with guide and tickets included) its Kremlin, the former market district, the court of Yaroslav. Lunch included. We go on our way to VALDAY, a picturesque little city by a lake. We will visit an ancient monastery on the island in the lake before going on to TVER. Dinner included.

Valday: La ciudad de las campanas.

Day 16

 

TVER 15ºC clear sky - SERGEI POSAD - SUZDAL 15ºC clear sky

A stroll in TVER, a city on the banks of the Volga River that was the centre of a small State that was Moscow’s main rival. After this, we will see some of the cities of the GOLDEN RING. A brief stop in KLIN where we find the house of the brilliant composer Tchaikovsky. Then we carry on to SERGIEV POSAD, we see the Monastery of the Trinity, considered Russia’s most important spiritual centre. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we travel along small roads that pass through historical cities of the Golden Ring: ALEKSHANDROV (with its Kremlin dedicated to Ivan the Terrible) and YURYEV POLSKIY, a small provincial city with its historical Kremlin. Our route continues to SUZDAL, where we will visit the wooden Architecture Museum, which illustrates the former peasant life with houses built of trunks, their mills and the Church of the Transfiguration. Dinner included, during which a folkloric group will accompany us with the sound of balalaikas (not included if there are fewer than 15 participants in the group).

Sergei Posad: Centro espiriutal de la iglesia ortodoxa rusa. Incluida la visita a su Monasterio.

Day 17

 

SUZDAL 15ºC clear sky - VLADIMIR 15ºC clear sky - MOSCOW

In the morning we will see how the famous Matriuska dolls are made and painted, and we will encourage you to learn how to paint them. Then we visit SUZDAL, which for many is the most beautiful of the cities of the Golden Ring with its canals, its flowers, the domes on the horizon, which give the city a fairytale-like appearance. We visit the city with a local guide and tickets included: the Kremlin, the cathedral. At the Monastery of St Eugen we will hear the bell concert. Lunch included. After this, we travel to VLADIMIR, where we visit the majestic Cathedral of the Assumption. Then we go on to MOSCOW, where we arrive at the end of the afternoon.

Suzdal: La fortaleza, la Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora y el Monasterio de San Eutimio Redentor son Patrimonio de la Humanidad.

Day 18

 

MOSCOW

We will start our day with an exciting visit to Russia’s huge capital city. This city unites past, present and future in a very unique way. We will go along their immense avenues, their elegant shopping areas, the Red Square where Lenin’s Mausoleum is, Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour… We include a ticket to the Kremlim with a visit to two of its main cathedrals. We will try (not guaranteed) to coincide with the ceremonial military parade in Sobornaya Square. Free afternoon.NB: The World Cup will be held from 14 June to 15 July. At this time, accommodation in Moscow may be in hotels located in nearby cities and the programme may be adapted to cover all the visits planned.

Moscú: Lo antiguo y lo moderno se dan la mano.

Day 19

 

MOSCOW

In order to admire Russia’s soul, we include a morning tour of Kolomenskoye, a estate that formerly belonged to the tsars. We will attend a traditional Russian wedding ceremony there. On our way there, we will stop at Moscow university’s lookout which has a fantastic vista of the city, a place where newlyweds leave flowers (the lookout may also be visited during Saturday’s visit). Free afternoon.

Moscú: Incluimos la entrada al Kremlin.

Day 20

 

MOSCOW

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.

Moscú: Excursión a Kolomenskoye.
 
 

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