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DAY 1: Start of Tour in Amsterdam Itinerary For Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 23 2021 10:36:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 1/20 Itinerary for Northern Explorer Christmas & New Year Tour • Expat Explore Start Point: End Point: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Schiphol, Schiphol, Jupiterstraat 162 - 200, 2132 HH Hoofddorp, Jupiterstraat 162 - 200, 2132 HH Hoofddorp, Netherlands, Tel: +31 20 797 9190 Netherlands, Tel: +31 20 797 9190 10:00 hrs 10:00 hrs DAY 1: Start of tour in Amsterdam Arrive in Amsterdam and get ready for 18 days of festive season adventure! Meet up with your tour leader at your hotel accommodation - there is a complimentary airport shuttle service to the hotel available to make your trip even more convenient! Check-in, gather the group and set out on a canal cruise of the city. Enjoy a delicious pizza dinner while drifting along Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Drink in the sights from the water as you hear interesting stories and facts from the on- board commentary. Head to the city-centre and enjoy some free time to explore after dark - you could even visit the red light district - before heading back to the hotel with the coach. Experiences Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 23 2021 10:36:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 2/20 Amsterdam canal cruise: Sail along Amsterdam's stunning canals at twilight, and enjoy the views as you cruise. Watch the city drift past and listen out for tips and interesting insights into the city from your tour leader. This is the best way to be introduced to the vibrant capital of the Netherlands! Welcome dinner in Amsterdam: Head to a local restaurant to celebrate the first night of the European Vistas tour! Enjoy a great meal, and get to know your new travel companions over dinner. Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Best Western Plus Plaza Almere DAY 2: Amsterdam - Hamburg - Northern Germany Wave Amsterdam farewell and travel to Hamburg. Settle in for a scenic drive through the countryside of the Netherlands and North-Western Germany. Arrive in Hamburg and get ready to do some exploring! At this time of year, the city is alive with glorious Christmas markets. Take some time this afternoon to explore the inviting stalls along the Town Hall Square. Grab a mug of glühwein, spiced hot wine, to warm your heart and body as you explore all the sights. This is where German Christmas spirit comes alive! After a few hours in Hamburg, we head north to our hotel for the night. Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 23 2021 10:36:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 3/20 Experiences Visit a Christmas Market in Hamburg: Stroll through a Christmas market in Hamburg’s Town Hall Square and soak in the festive atmosphere! Take a look at all of the items on sale, try out some German snacks and make sure you try some traditional German glühwein to keep you warm and cosy! Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Good morning + Bad Oldesloe DAY 3: Northern Germany - Copenhagen Cross the border into Scandinavia and travel towards Copenhagen this morning. Drive through forested Denmark and cross over Øresund Bridge - Europe's longest combined road and rail bridge, as well as many other bridges that connect the many islands of Denmark. The final island destination of today, is Zealand which is home to the capital city, Copenhagen. Arrive and embark on an orientation tour with your tour leader. See highlights like the Little Mermaid statue and Rosenborg Castle. After the sun has gone down, drive to the hotel and check-in. This evening, opt-in to join a Danish dinner in the heart of the city or relax at the hotel. Experiences Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 23 2021 10:36:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 4/20 Orientation tour of Copenhagen: Join your tour leader on an orientation tour of the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Tour the city and see top sights including the impressive Frederick's Church (popularly known as the Marble Church), Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen Town Hall, and the bronze Little Mermaid statue. Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Park Inn Copenhagen Airport DAY 4: Copenhagen - Helsingør - Stockholm Farvel Copenhagen! Set off at dawn to travel to the port town of Helsingør. From here, catch a short ferry to Sweden. Enjoy views of Kronborg Castle (the setting of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet') along the way. Back on the dry land of Sweden, drive to Stockholm and travel through beautiful rural Swedish scenery filled with lakes and forests. Arrive in Stockholm and enjoy an evening stroll through Gamla Stan - the Old Town - to see the top sights. Enjoy some free time before journeying on to the hotel. Experiences Orientation tour of Gamla Stan: Enjoy an orientation tour of Gamla Stan with your tour leader - make sure to keep note of the sights you wish to see on your free morning the next day. See sights such as the Nobel Museum, The Royal Palace, Riksdagshuset (Parliament) and more! Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 23 2021 10:36:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 5/20 Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Motel L Älvsjö Scandic Skärholmen DAY 5: Stockholm Optional Free Morning - Helsinki (Overnight Ferry) Grab some breakfast before joining your tour leader on an orientation driving tour of Stockholm. Explore more of Djurgarden island, where you can spot old ships in the harbour and visit some of the art galleries. During free time this morning, opt-in on an optional visit to the Vasa Maritime Museum. Catch the changing of the guards by the Royal Palace and enjoy some free time for lunch. Make your way to the overnight ferry this afternoon. Tonight we will be sailing through the night across the Baltic sea towards Finland. An optional buffet dinner can be enjoyed aboard as well as a bit of karaoke or disco dancing! Experiences Orientation driving tour of Stockholm: Embark on a guided orientation driving tour of Stockholm with your tour leader and see more of this beautiful harbourside town, with free time at Djurgarden island. Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 23 2021 10:36:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 6/20 Overnight ferry to Helsinki: Hop on a ferry and enjoy an overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea. Enjoy the optional buffer dinner available on board and even finish the night off with some karaoke or dancing! Arrive in Helsinki, Finland in the morning. Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Viking Line DAY 6: Helsinki - Optional Free Afternoon Terve (Hey!) Helsinki! Embark on a tour of the city with an expert local guide. Discover the city and see top sights from Uspenski Cathedral to Senate Square. After this introduction to Finland’s capital, enjoy a few hours’ free time to explore the city, and peruse the glittering Finnish Christmas market at your leisure. The Finns are renowned for their wonderful art and design - it's the ideal place to enjoy the festive atmosphere and pick up unique gifts and keepsakes to take home. Enjoy an included dinner with the group before heading to the hotel. Experiences Explore Helsinki with a local guide: Enjoy a local guided tour of Helsinki, Finland’s capital city. This vibrant and quirky seaside city is a hub of culture. See highlights including Uspenski Cathedral, the harbour area, Olympic Stadium, the Sibelius monument, and Esplanadi Park, before finishing in Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 23 2021 10:36:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 7/20 Senate Square. Visit a Christmas Market: Spend a few hours perusing the Christmas market at Senate Square. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and pick up some unique Christmas gifts. Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Radisson Blu Hotelli Espoo DAY 7: Helsinki - St. Petersburg Travel from Finland to Russia today. Depart Helsinki in the early morning, reaching the Russian border before day break. Once across the border, we will make straight for the sparkling city of St Petersburg. Arrive, make a quick shopping stop and then get ready to discover more of St Petersburg. Board a comprehensive city tour with our local guide and see St Petersburg’s iconic sights. Marvel at the neoclassical and Baroque architecture and learn more about the city’s fascinating history. Look forward to an authentic Russian experience - a complimentary vodka tasting. Tonight, sit down to an included Russian dinner in the city center with the group. Experiences Expat Explore - Version: Thu Sep 23 2021 10:36:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 8/20 Guided city tour of St Petersburg: Enjoy a driving tour of St Petersburg with an expert local guide, giving you a comprehensive view of the city. Admire notable sights including the Church of the Saviour on Blood, Rostral Columns and the Winter Palace.Your Russian tour guide will arrange for a complimentary vodka tasting. Take note of all the sights to revisit during the next two full free days in St Petersburg. Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Matisov Domik Hotel DAY 8: St Petersburg: Free Day Choose your own adventure today - spend a free day exploring the delights of St Petersburg, or join in on a pre-booked optional full-day excursion to the Russian capital of Moscow. If you're headed for Moscow, get ready to meet up with a local guide who will introduce you to the city's major sights. This includes the Kremlin grounds and the orthodox churches of the Tsar. Take free time for lunch before heading on a city tour. Explore the Red Square and board the high-speed train back to St Petersburg.
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