Russia Escorted Bus Tours

Discover how these 8 countries encircling the Baltic Sea have been shaped by conflict over the centuries; from the Thirty Years' War to the end of the Cold War.

Discover the impressive capitals of St. Petersburg and Moscow and the Russian landscape of traditional towns and villages during this fascinating cruise. Engaging lecturers present Russia's dramatic history in preparation for visits to historic towns of the "Golden Ring" and along the Volga-Baltic Waterway. Highlights in Moscow include Red Square with the spectacular St. Basil's Cathedral, the world-famous collection of Faberge at the Kremlin's Armory Museum and a magnificent collection of Russian art at the Tretyakov Art Gallery. In St. Petersburg, a visit to the world-famous Hermitage Museum complements an excursion to Tsarskoye Selo which features the incomparable Baroque grandeur of the Catherine Palace.

Denmark’s capital is the starting point on this exploration of the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. Begin with guided sightseeing in Copenhagen before a ferry crossing takes you to Rostock, Germany, to board your motorcoach. Travel to fascinating Berlin, Germany’s once-again capital; to Poland, with overnights in Poznan and Warsaw; and to Vilnius, Lithuania, where guided sightseeing reveals how this city was influenced by the many invaders who left their marks. Visit the baroque Palace of Rundale on the way to Riga, Latvia’s capital and one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltics. Guided sightseeing shows off the highlights, including Riga Castle and the Dome Cathedral. Cross Gauja National Park and enter Estonia, with a stop in the seaside town of Parnu. Spend two nights in Tallinn and explore its Old Town, then on to Russia for guided sightseeing in Peter the Great’s splendid St. Petersburg. Traveling on the stretch of land between Lake Ladoga and the Baltic Sea, cross back from East to West and arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s capital. See Senate Square and the Cathedral, then embark on an overnight ferry to Stockholm, Sweden, to see the main highlights on a guided tour—the perfect end to a perfect vacation.

Discover the best of Russia on this vacation that focuses on the old and new capitals. Spend three overnights each in Moscow and St. Petersburg with a good balance of organized activities and free time to explore as you please. In Moscow, visit Red Square, the Kremlin and one of its cathedrals, and take a short ride on the Metro to see the famous stations. Admire the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergiyev, a splendid architectural treasure featuring a 5-tiered bell tower. An overnight train ride transfers you to St. Petersburg, the magnificent city built by Peter the Great. A Local Guide shows off the city’s landmarks on an included sightseeing tour. Enjoy a visit to the Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace, a masterpiece of baroque architecture and home to a collection of precious paintings. This unique vacation provides a host of memorable experiences that will certainly broaden your horizons!

Full buffet breakfast (B); Local Host service in each city; Destination Guides; sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; transfers to/from train stations.

This leisurely vacation includes Poland, the Baltic Countries, and the best of Russia. Your trip starts in Warsaw, Poland. On your sightseeing tour, hear about the tormented, often tragic history of this important gateway between East and West from a Local Guide. Five days are dedicated to the Baltic States, three small countries which quite recently regained their independence. Stay two nights in Vilnius, Lithuania, and in Riga, Latvia, and one in Tallinn, Estonia. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in these cities. In Russia, visit magnificent Catherine Palace (if closed: Pavlovsk Palace) and continue to St. Petersburg for your three-night stay with an included highlight visit to the Hermitage Museum. Then, board the express train to Moscow and enjoy three nights in Moscow with a sightseeing tour including Red Square, the Kremlin, and the Armory Museum. This trip to Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia will leave you with wonderful vacation memories!

With Globus, you’ll see more than a place. You’ll discover its story.

The perfect vacation in Northern Europe and Russia! From Copenhagen with its Little Mermaid and Tivoli Gardens, travel to Stockholm and sail to Helsinki, where a full day at leisure offers the possibility to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of the “pearls” of the Baltic countries. On to St. Petersburg, where visits to the Hermitage Museum and magnificent Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlosk Palace instead) are included. Via Novgorod, travel to Moscow, capital of Russia. Stay here for three nights, with guided sightseeing that includes visits to the Kremlin, Red Square, and the Armory Museum. The stop in Smolensk gives you insight into characteristic Russian city life before continuing to Minsk, the capital of Belarus. End in Warsaw and enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. First-class two-berth cabins with private facilities make your Baltic Sea crossing comfortable.

With Globus, you’ll see more than a place. You’ll discover its story.

Visit the Northern Capitals of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki—plus magnificent St. Petersburg—on this popular vacation! Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city that highlights special features, like Christiansborg Palace, the famous Little Mermaid, and Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.) in Copenhagen; splendid Frogner Park in Oslo; the Royal Palace and Riddarholm Church in Stockholm; the Temppeliaukio Rock Church and Sibelius Monument in Helsinki; and Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlovsk Palace) and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. A welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg are included, and a full day at leisure in Helsinki allows you to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of the pearls of the Baltics.

At Globus, we design our journeys around the stories that they will tell. What story will you discover next?

Visit the Northern Capitals of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki—plus magnificent St. Petersburg—on this popular vacation! Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city that highlights special features, like Christiansborg Palace, the famous Little Mermaid, and Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.) in Copenhagen; splendid Frogner Park in Oslo; the Royal Palace and Riddarholm Church in Stockholm; the Temppeliaukio Rock Church and Sibelius Monument in Helsinki; and Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlovsk Palace) and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. A welcome dinner in Copenhagen and a farewell dinner in St. Petersburg are included, and a full day at leisure in Helsinki allows you to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of the pearls of the Baltics.

A good story starts with a good vacation. What story might you discover next?

Moscow is a city of oriental irregularity and bizarre beauty, an eastern exotic transplanted to the west. We explore this fascinating capital, with its Kremlins, cathedrals and museums and examples of the onion domes for which Russia is famous. Then it is on to the beautiful city of St Petersburg, the “Northern Venice” and former capital of the Russian Empire for over 200 years. We wander around the historic centre of St Petersburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, overflowing with palaces, cathedrals, beautiful bridges over canals, spacious squares and wide streets. Our tour includes visits to Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac's Cathedral and the Hermitage Museum with a full day to explore Pushkin and Pavlovsk.

Set out from a resurgent Warsaw for the burgeoning Baltic capitals. Compare Russia's two great imperial cities with Soviet style Minsk.