Globus Warsaw, the Baltics & Helsinki with St. Petersburg & Moscow(RQM)
15 days from Warsaw to Moscow
This tour of the Baltics and Northern Europe is impressively full of high notes. Making your way from
Poland to
Finland through
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, you’ll see the historic sights, savor the hearty stews, and hear the harmonious songs this distinctive region is famous for, starting with a private Chopin concert in the music maestro’s hometown. Beyond Warsaw’s resilience and its “Wedding Cake” Palace of Culture and Science, there’s more to fall in love with in every capital city along your journey—Vilnius’ bohemian artist quarter, Riga’s Black Balsam liqueur and sweet Laima chocolates, and Tallinn’s fairytale Old Town and onion-domed cathedral. Don’t cry—your tour’s not over yet! A breezy ferry ride across the Baltic Sea to the design-centric city of Helsinki is the perfect encore.Vodka wishes and caviar dreams are sure to come true when you extend your tour of Northern Europe to include
Russia. Leading you to the country’s two largest and most fascinating cities, this 6-day extension doubles the blinis, borscht, and Baroque architecture as you savor the sights, history, and flavors of Russia’s former and current capital.
Itinerary (2023)
Day 1 | ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND |
| Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
Day 2 | WARSAW |
| WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes Stare Miasto (Old Town) and St. John’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon before attending a [LF] private Chopin concert. Free time this evening. (B) |
Day 3 | WARSAW–VILNIUS, LITHUANIA |
| Scenic drive to Vilnius.VILNIUS Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 298 mi / 480 km |
Day 4 | VILNIUS |
| VILNIUS Guided walking tour includes the Old University, the KGB Museum, and [LF] Užupis (Vilnius’ artist quarter). (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Vilnius with an excursion to Trakai Island Castle. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
Day 5 | VILNIUS–RIGA, LATVIA |
| Photo stop at the Hill of Crosses en route to Riga. (B,D) 214 mi / 345 km |
Day 6 | RIGA |
| RIGA Guided walking tour of the Old Town includes the Art Nouveau quarter. [LF] Riga Balsam (a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur) and Laima chocolate tasting. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
Day 7 | RIGA–TALLINN, ESTONIA |
| Scenic drive along the coastline of the Gulf of Riga en route to Tallinn.TALLINN Guided sightseeing includes a visit of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Nicholas’ Church. (B) 211 mi / 340 km |
Day 8 | TALLINN–HELSINKI, FINLAND |
| Scenic ferry crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki.HELSINKI Guided sightseeing includes the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market.Farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D) 56 mi / 90 km |
Day 9 | HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA |
| Scenic drive to St. Petersburg.ST. PETERSBURG Guided walking tour includes a visit to St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Welcome dinner at the hotel with local specialties such as caviar, blini (Russian pancake), pickled cucumber, and vodka. (B,D) 249 mi/ 400 km |
Day 10 | ST. PETERSBURG |
| ST. PETERSBURG Guided sightseeing includes the Hermitage Museum. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
Day 11 | ST. PETERSBURG |
| Morning drive to visit Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
Day 12 | ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW |
| ST. PETERSBURG Sapsan train ride to Moscow.MOSCOW Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) 404 mi / 650 kmENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Moscow with an excursion to the Moscow Underground. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
Day 13 | MOSCOW |
| MOSCOW Guided sightseeing includes the Red Square, the Kremlin, and the Armory Museum. Free afternoon and evening.(B) |
Day 14 | MOSCOW |
| MOSCOW Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery. Farewell dinner this evening with Russian champagne and local specialties. (B,D) |
Day 15 | MOSCOW |
| Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners
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