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Explore Russia Visa-Free by Ferry from Helsinki: St. Petersburg - 5 days (VF-02)

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Explore Russia Visa-Free by Ferry from Helsinki: St. Petersburg - 5 days (VF-02)

It’s possible to visit Russia without the need for a visa, and this tour is one such holiday. Arriving by ferry from Helsinki, you’ll be able to discover the beautiful city of St Petersburg. You’ll stay in a centrally located hotel at Nevsky Prospekt and explore the city’s world-renowned tourist attractions including the Hermitage and Catherine Palace with a knowledgeable and professional guide.

Day 1
Helsinki
Departure to St. Petersburg. Ferry Princess Anastasia
We’ll depart Helsinki bound for St. Petersburg onboard the comfortable Princess Anastasia ferry.
Day 2
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg City Tour. Peter & Paul’s Fortress
Our driver will meet you in the arrivals area of the port with a Go Russia sign board and you’ll transfer to the hotel. From there you’ll take a guided city tour of St Petersburg and pay a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress. Occupying a commanding position on tiny Hare Island, the fortress was built by Peter the Great in 1703 to protect the land near the River Neva from attacks from Sweden. However, it didn’t see combat until 1917. Recently this fortress prison has had many of its buildings converted into museums and features a splendid cathedral containing the tombs of the Romanov monarchs.
Day 3
St. Petersburg
Hermitage Museum. Boat Trip on St. Petersburg Canals
Perhaps the most famous of St Petersburg’s many historic sights, the Hermitage is the focus for today’s tour. Once the home of the Russian Tsars and now a world-class art museum, this spectacular building would be a draw for its architecture even without the three million works of art that form its extensive collection. Dating from the Stone Age to the 20th century, there are paintings, sculptures, icons, coins and jewellery waiting to be admired, from just about every famous name you could imagine.

After Hermitage we will enjoy a trip along St. Petersburg canals (during navigation period). The looming silhouettes of the bridges, the grandeur of the waterways, the granite embankments with their various piers and slipways, the 18th and 19th century palaces and parks on the banks of the Neva and the canals, architectural landmarks in the form of the domes and spires of churches and cathedrals, visible from a long way off - all this contributes to the unique appearance of the "Venice of the North", one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Day 4
St. Petersburg
Catherine Palace & Amber Room. Departure to Helsinki
In the morning we will visit the Catherine Palace, another of Royal St Petersburg’s architectural masterpieces, located 25km south of the city at Tsarskoe Selo (Pushkin). It’s a delightful baroque building designed by the Italian Bartolomeo Rastrelli and inside you’ll be wowed by the fabulously decadent Amber Room and its sumptuous interior decor.

Back at the hotel in St Petersburg, our driver will meet you with a Go Russia sign, ready to take you to the port where the Princess Anastasia ferry will be waiting to take you back to the Finnish capital.
Day 5
Helsinki
Arrival in Helsinki
Upon request we can arrange tours and accommodation in Helsinki, please enquire.

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Your accommodation on this tour includes two overnight stays on-board Princess Anastasia Ferry (Helsinki - St. Petersburg and back, cabin category as per your choice) and an overnight stay in a centrally located 3* or 4* hotel. All our hotels have been carefully selected and personally tested by Go Russia product development team. They have been chosen for their central location, available facilities, tastefully designed interiors, and friendly service and customers’ feedbacks. Please note all our hotels are recommended on Tripadvisor and have above average ratings. Please view your accommodation details below.
Ferry Princess Anastasia
St. Peter Line operates regular connection between Helsinki and St. Petersburg on a modern ferry Princess Anastasia. Princess Anastasia is a modern passenger ferry with a total passenger capacity of 2 500 people. The ferry features comfortable cabins of different categories, several restaurants, bars, aqua-zones, duty free shops, cinema and music hall with regular show performances by St. Petersburg Music Hall ballet theatre.
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Hotel Nevsky Grand St. Petersbrug 3*
Hotel Nevsky Hotel Grand is ideally located in the centre of St. Petersburg, and within easy walking distance of the famous landmarks of St. Petersburg - such as Hermitage; Kazan, St. Isaac's and Savior on Spilled Blood Cathedrals; Russian museum. The hotel features elegant interior and cozy homelike atmosphere. The hotel’s 135 guest rooms and 5 suites are designed in the modern style with a touch of antique, complimented by the technological amenities, including telephone, free WiFi, interactive satellite television, safe, air-conditioning system. There is a hall on every floor with soft drinks, coffee and tea, open 24 hours a day.Learn more
M-Hotel St. Petersbrug 3*
Located in the Golden Triangle District, the 3 star M-Hotel is convenient for many of St Petersburg’s attractions including being just a twenty minute walk from the Hermitage Museum. In addition, it is well connected to public transport; the nearest Metro station, Nevsky Prospect, is only a two minute walk away. The hotel’s rooms and suites are bright and airy, furnished in a comfortable fashion. WiFi is available throughout the hotel at no additional cost.Learn more
Hotel Petro Palace St. Petersburg 4*
Petro Palace is a brand new, superior 4* hotel in St. Petersburg, established in 2005 which offers the best location and superb amenities. It occupies a building of historical and cultural significance, the former residence of Baron Von Schtaal. The hotel is renowned for its central location, just steps away from the major landmarks of the city: Hermitage and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. All standard rooms are designed in modern style and feature queen size, king-size or twin beds. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, internet, telephone, interactive and satellite TV, a safe and a mini bar. Swimming pool is free of charge: 07:00 – 11:00, outside these hours a fee applies.Learn more
Please read notes at the bottom of the table to learn more about the meaning of each pricing section.

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This interior cabin provides accommodation for up to four people; there are two single lower beds and two foldable upper ones. The cabin is equipped with en-suite facilities and air-conditioning. View cabin details.
Travel dates Excluding flights Including flights Single supplement Solo supplement Book
03/12/2020 - 07/12/2020 £625 £875 £125 £245 book now
09/12/2020 - 13/12/2020 £625 £875 £125 £245 book now
17/12/2020 - 21/12/2020 £625 £875 £125 £245 book now
23/12/2020 - 27/12/2020 £625 £875 £125 £245 book now
This interior cabin provides accommodation for up to four people; there are two single lower beds and two foldable upper ones. The cabin is equipped with en-suite facilities and air-conditioning. View cabin details.
Travel dates Excluding flights Including flights Single supplement Solo supplement Book
03/12/2020 - 07/12/2020 £675 £925 £215 £245 book now
09/12/2020 - 13/12/2020 £675 £925 £215 £245 book now
17/12/2020 - 21/12/2020 £675 £925 £215 £245 book now
23/12/2020 - 27/12/2020 £675 £925 £215 £245 book now
This two single bed cabin with two additional foldable beds can accommodate up to four people. The cabin has a large window and is equipped with en-suite facilities and air-conditioning. View cabin details.
Travel dates Excluding flights Including flights Single supplement Solo supplement Book
03/12/2020 - 07/12/2020 £645 £895 £145 £245 book now
09/12/2020 - 13/12/2020 £645 £895 £145 £245 book now
17/12/2020 - 21/12/2020 £645 £895 £145 £245 book now
23/12/2020 - 27/12/2020 £645 £895 £145 £245 book now
This two single bed cabin with two additional foldable beds can accommodate up to four people. The cabin has a large window and is equipped with en-suite facilities and air-conditioning. View cabin details.
Travel dates Excluding flights Including flights Single supplement Solo supplement Book
03/12/2020 - 07/12/2020 £695 £945 £225 £245 book now
09/12/2020 - 13/12/2020 £695 £945 £225 £245 book now
17/12/2020 - 21/12/2020 £695 £945 £225 £245 book now
23/12/2020 - 27/12/2020 £695 £945 £225 £245 book now
This cabin provides a double bed or two single beds as well as a small lounge area with two armchairs, LCD TV and a mini-bar (included in the price). Cabin amenities include air-conditioning, en-suite facilities, and hair-dryer. View cabin details.
Travel dates Excluding flights Including flights Single supplement Solo supplement Book
03/12/2020 - 07/12/2020 £725 £975 £215 £245 book now
09/12/2020 - 13/12/2020 £725 £975 £215 £245 book now
17/12/2020 - 21/12/2020 £725 £975 £215 £245 book now
23/12/2020 - 27/12/2020 £725 £975 £215 £245 book now
This cabin provides a double bed or two single beds as well as a small lounge area with two armchairs, LCD TV and a mini-bar (included in the price). Cabin amenities include air-conditioning, en-suite facilities, and hair-dryer. View cabin details.
Travel dates Excluding flights Including flights Single supplement Solo supplement Book
03/12/2020 - 07/12/2020 £775 £1,025 £295 £245 book now
09/12/2020 - 13/12/2020 £775 £1,025 £295 £245 book now
17/12/2020 - 21/12/2020 £775 £1,025 £295 £245 book now
23/12/2020 - 27/12/2020 £775 £1,025 £295 £245 book now

Note on pricing:

  1. All prices are per person, in British Pounds. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the right-hand side column, section “Included”.
  2. Price “Including flight” is subject to airfare availability and will be reconfirmed upon your booking. We advise not to delay with booking your tour as airfares may go up.
  3. Price “Excluding flight” does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights.
  4. Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
  5. Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
  6. “Train upgrade” supplement means an upgrade for a compartment for 2 people and refers to overnight trains only. Advisable to book if you prefer more privacy and comfort during your overnight train journeys. Read more about train upgrade.
We thrive on feedback! We are very happy to have served thousands of happy customers who travelled with us. Please browse our guestbook below, read our clients' feedback on Tripadvisor and also watch a short customer's interview sharing her travel experience with Go Russia. To respect our clients' privacy all names are encoded.
We absolutely loved Helen, she was amazing and we felt that her knowledge of St Petersburg really made the trip
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Zoe Lynch
Our Guide Helen did an excellent job of providing information and getting us thru the sites.
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Elise Joyce
Melena Sharapova was an outstanding Guide. Excellent English, Polite, Very knowledgeable, on time. I’d say use her as often as possible.
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Harry Elliott
The tour guide (Milena) was amazing in St. Petersburg. She had a profound knowledge of the history of the city and provided us with great suggestions for food.
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Abigail Atkins
Visa free but with excellent guides and enough energy it was wonderful. The guides and sightseeing were great, all went like clockwork and would highly recommend.
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Freya Ball
It really was a wonderful experience and the guides were terrific. I will definitely be recommending to my friends.
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Yasmin Kennedy
Our guide in St Petersburg, Olga and the driver Vladimir were exceptional.
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Samuel Oliver
Great guides. Excellent use of time plus because of great location of hotel, we did much independent exploration
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Thomas Whitney
Timing, from the pickup on arrival to the arrangements for our tour visits to our homeward journey all were excellently on time with comfortable transport. Overall we enjoyed our stay in Saint Petersburg and had excellent service.
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Gary Thomas
Your 72 hr St. Peterburg tour was well organised and exactly what we required
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Ronald Coleman
Please note all prices are per person based on a minimum of two people travelling together. Read more about prices for solo travellers.

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St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Half Day Guided Tour to Petrodvorets (Palace, Fountain and Park ensemble)
Half Day Guided Tour to Petrodvorets (Palace, Fountain and Park ensemble) Half day tour to the suburbs of St Petersburg to visit one of the magnificent summer palaces - Petrodvorets. The Peterhof (Petrodvorets) is a world-famous palace, fountain and park complex, and an outstanding landmark of Russian artistic culture of the 18-19th centuries. Founded in the very beginning of the eighteenth century by Emperor Peter the Great not far from his new northern capital St. Petersburg, Peterhof was intended to become the most splendid official royal summer residence.

£110

per person
5 hours

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Russian Museum Guided Tour
Russian Museum Guided Tour Russian museum features the largest collection of Russian art no other museum in the world can boast of. Over 400,000 exhibits reflect history of Russian fine art from the ancient icons to the 20th century avant-garde, presenting all the stages, schools and genres. The permanent exhibition of the State Russian Museum presents the works of Russian and Soviet artists and covers the period from the 11th century till nowadays. Along with paintings, the museum boasts unique collections of works of folk art, decorative and applied art, and numismatics.

£60

per person
4 hours

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Yusupov Palace Guided Tour
Yusupov Palace Guided Tour Once belonging to prince Yusupov noble family it is one of the most beautiful palaces in St. Petersburg. Its expositions reflect refined luxury, splendour of high life, human relationships and the history of rich aristocratic family. During the tour you will see luxurious decorations of the interiors: murals, carvings, marble, mirrors, gilded chandelier, expensive silk clothes and refined furniture. The palace is also known for the murder of Grigory Rasputin who is believed as having influenced the later days of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II.

£70

per person
3 hours

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Folk Show at Nikolaevsky Palace
Folk Show at Nikolaevsky Palace The folk show "Feel Yourself Russian" is comprised of the bright performances of St. Petersburg professional folk companies. During two hours of this dynamic colourful and picturesque show you will hear tuneful folk songs - romantic, and full of life, watch sparkling dances of different provinces of Russia, and learn that some items - such as saws, wooden spoons, and other traditional household appliances - can also be used as musical instruments! The national colour of the performance is enriched with the bright dresses made in accordance with Russian traditions.

£55

per person
2 hours

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Please see below an approximate tour schedule for your better planning.
 

Day 2 - St. Petersburg

  • 09:00 Arrival in St. Petersburg. Passport control. Meeting with your guide / driver in arrival terminal. Note disembarking procedures in St. Petersburg.
  • 10:00 - 14:30 St. Petersburg city tour. Peter and Paul's fortress.
 

Day 3 - St. Petersburg

  • 10:00 - 15:00 Tsarskoe Selo.
 

Day 4 - St. Petersburg

  • ​10:30 - 14:30 Hermitage Museum.
  • ​15:00 - 16:00 Boat trip.
  • 16:30 Transfer to the port.
Starts Ends Helsinki Helsinki Departs Duration Wednesday 5 days
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