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62 Day 1. Arrive Helsinki Soar into Helsinki today, Finland's vibrant capital. Situated on a picturesque archipelago, the coastal city of Helsinki offers an enchanting combination of natural, cultural and historical attractions. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for your three night stay. Three Nights: Helsinki, GLO Art Hotel. Day 2. Helsinki Join your local guide for a tour of Helsinki, where the heart of the city is its spectacular harbour, with giant ferries gliding into port. Explore the Temppeliaukio Church, a magnificent structure with an interior constructed out of solid rock and bathed in natural light via a glazed dome. Take your time to marvel at the stunning architecture, before joining your fellow travellers to dine on delicious Finnish specialties at a local restaurant. BD Day 3. Helsinki Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to further immerse yourself in this unique seaside city. B Day 4. Helsinki, St Petersburg, Embark Ship After breakfast this morning, transfer to the railway station to board the incredible Allegro high-speed train for your journey to Russia. Arrive in opulent St Petersburg and transfer to your river ship. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a glass of champagne and live Russian folk music at a special Welcome Reception on board. 10 Nights: aboard your river ship, the ms Surikov. BD Day 5. St Petersburg, Hermitage Museum Be prepared to be dazzled today as you visit the State Hermitage to explore one the most impressive museums in the world. Housing over three million works in the magnificent setting of the Tsar's Winter Palace, the scale of the collection of artistic treasures on display is simply unrivalled. BLD Day 6. St Petersburg, Peterhof Palace Today, discover a world of opulence and excess on a guided tour of St Petersburg's imperial estate – Peterhof Palace. Described as the 'Russian Versailles', you'll inspect the Bath Block and majestic gardens, and see the lavish palaces that were the playground for Peter and Catherine the Great. BLD Day 7. Mandrogi Today, set off from St Petersburg and cruise down the Neva River. Along the way, you'll be treated to a Russian lesson on board, where you'll learn the essentials of this beautiful language. Arrive in Mandrogi, a tiny island town that is more a living museum than a live-in village. During a guided tour through the quirky collection of old wooden houses you'll be given an enthralling insight into traditional Russian villages from the past. At the famous Vodka Museum, you'll learn all about the nation's signature tipple and see hundreds of brands on display. BLD Day 8. Kizhi Island Absorb the picturesque Russian countryside as we cruise towards the tranquil waters of Lake Onega, Europe's second-largest lake. Then, watch in awe as we TREASURES OF RUSSIA & HELSINKI Helsinki to Moscow Helsinki n St Petersburg n Mandrogi Kizhi Island n Goritsy n Yaroslavl Uglich n Moscow YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ 3 nights in spectacular Helsinki ✓ 10 nights exploring Russia's waterways on an intimate river ship, the ms Surikov ✓ Services of a Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides ✓ 33 meals – 13 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L) and 11 dinners (D) ✓ Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, as well as soft drink, beer and wine at dinner on your cruise ✓ Explore up to 8 towns, villages and cities ✓ Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy a glass of champagne at an elegant Welcome Reception accompanied by Russian folk music Take part in a riveting Russian language lesson on board Taste Russian vodka at a special Farewell Dinner 14 Days | Two Countries