Red Star Special 2010

Itinerary

Day 1 - 2 Berlin, Germany

Meet our Topdeck Trip Leader and fellow travellers. A city tour of Berlin takes us on a journey back through history. This evening check out the awesome night life.

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Day 3 - 4 Berlin to Copenhagen, Denmark

We move on to beautiful Copenhagen and home of the Little Mermaid. A magical place with a royal touch!

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Day 5 - 7 Copenhagen to Stockholm, Sweden

Past Hamlet's Castle and on to the ferry for Stockholm. Design and culture make this city a vibrant place to visit and we have plenty of free time to explore!

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Day 8 - 9 Stockholm to Oslo, Norway

Our drive into Norway is past stunning Lake Vattern. Oslo is a naturally beautiful city with plenty to keep us busy.

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Day 10 - 11 Oslo to Andalsnes

From Oslo we visit Lillehammer, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics, before heading to Andalsnes, one of the most scenic regions of Norway. A full day excursion to the breathtaking Geiranger Fjord.

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Day 12 - 13 Andalsnes to Steinjker/Korgen

Trondheim and Hell are on the way to Steinkjer where we stay overnight. Then up the coast to Korgen, an inland village surrounded by mountains.

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Day 14 - 15 Korgen to Tysfjord/Skibotn

Today we hike to the Svartisen Glacier, the second largest in Norway, then we cross the Arctic Circle. After experiencing a Polar Plunge, (swimming above the Arctic Circle), you will want to try a traditional wood fired sauna!

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Day 16 - 17 Skibotn to Olderfjord

To the north! Here we will find hunters and trappers, the Midnight Sun, reindeer and moose.

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Day 18 - 19 Olderfjord to Rovaniemi/Jyvaskyla, Finland

On to to Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. Later we head to the lakeside town of Jyvaskyla. Enjoy the combination of its natural beauty and lively urban centre.

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Day 20 Jyvaskyla to Helsinki

A short trip south to the Finnish capital, Helsinki. A cosmopolitan city, see what it has to offer on our special highlights tour.

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Day 21 - 22 Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia

A ferry across the Baltic Sea to Tallinn,with its old city walls and medieval buildings. After a walking tour there's plenty of free time to explore.

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Day 23 - 25 Tallinn to St. Petersburg, Russia

Our first stop in Russia is beautiful St Petersburg. A city tour with a local guide gives an in-depth insight.

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Day 26 St Petersburg to Novgorod, Russia

Travel through the Russian countryside to Novgorod. See beautiful old churches or drink traditional Russian "Mekovukha" in the restaurant inside the Kremlin.

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Day 27 - 29 Novgorod to Moscow, Russia

A drive through the former communised farmlands to the Red Square and the Kremlin Moscow. A local Russian guide gives us an insight to the city and then some free time to explore.

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Day 30 Moscow to Velikie Luki

An overnight stay in the town of Velikie Luki, scene of a major WW2 battle.

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Day 31 - 32 Velikie Luki to Riga, Latvia

We cross the border into Latvia and travel to Riga, a Baltic gem on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

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Day 33 Riga to Vilnius, Lithuania

To the capital of Lithuania today. The old town here is remarkable.

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Day 34 - 35 Vilnius to Warsaw, Poland

South to Warsaw. Re-born after the horrors of WW2 into a city of cultural significance and lively night life. Visit the Old Jewish Ghetto and Pawiak Prison with time for discovery at our leisure.

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Day 36 Warsaw to Berlin, Germany

Today we toast a great journey at our farewell dinner in Berlin.

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Day 37 Berlin

Our trip finishes today after breakfast.

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