Scandi Travel is your premier independent Nordic Tour and Travel Company. For unique and luxury trips, tours, accommodation, transport, and amazing experiences right across the Baltic, we are here to deliver. Whether you aspire to cruise the canals of St Petersburg, sleep under the Northern Lights in Lapland, or cruise across the Baltic Sea to […]
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One of our favourite destinations here at Scandi Travel is St Petersburg. Known by many as “Venice in the North”, it is a timeless city which offers a unique taste of imperial Russia, the traditional land of the Tsars. In 2019, Scandi Travel’ Russia visa-free cruises to visit St Petersburg will commence operating from March […]
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Here at Scandi Travel, we are very excited to offer a new private tour like no other: explore Helsinki by Bike! Our Helsinki by Bike tour is a fun way to get outside, enjoy fresh and crisp air, and explore Helsinki in an easygoing yet active way. You will be guided and introduced to all […]
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If you’re taking advantage of the opportunity to visit Russia visa free, you will fall in love with the charms of St Petersburg. As well as all of the renowned sights to see and places to visit, St Petersburg is a veritable cornucopia of amazing places which are a little off the beaten path but […]
If you love the idea of cruising between Helsinki and St Petersburg in style, your dreams can now become a reality. With the luxury Nordic ferry service travelling the Baltic between Stockholm, Tallinn, Helsinki and St Petersburg, foreign visitors can experience this Imperial Russian city first hand – and, even better, it’s visa-free! This ferry […]
Continuing from last week, here are some more of the charming and enchanting waterways which will delight tourists who are keen to explore St Petersburg by river cruise or canal cruise… The Kryukov Canal is one of this city’s least recognised canals, yet it is quite aesthetically beautiful, with bridges and embankments which are picturesque. […]
No visit to St Petersburg would be complete without an excursion to the Faberge Museum, which is located at the Shuvalov Palace. This museum is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Russia’s cultural heritage. Situated on the banks of the beautiful Fontanka River, the Shuvalov Palace was renowned in past times for the lavish […]
Travellers and history buffs the world over gain enormous pleasure from touring those regions of the world which are rich in history: Aztec ruins in Central America; Roman cities in Pompeii and Herculaneum; European and British castles and ancient churches; Egyptian Pyramids – to name but a tiny sample. The past can really come alive […]
Part One A “jewel” in the Baltic, Estonia has so much more to offer the tourist that the regular Tallinn stop off that many Baltic cruises offer. A tiny nation in geographical size, Estonia is also a dynamic blend of picture-postcard architecture and scenery, fascinating history, and significant natural appeal. Most of Estonia can be […]
A visit to St Petersburg, whether as part of a Baltic Cruise or a land vacation, will not be complete without picking up a gift or souvenir to take home and remember the trip by. But what to buy in this Old Russian city? Souvenirs can be as simple and cheap or as extravagant as […]
Estonia is a true gem in the Baltic – lying on the Gulf of Finland, it is easily accessed from other Nordic capitals via a Baltic cruise. Bordered by Russia and Latvia, it has a rich and fascinating history, a beautiful coastline with glorious beaches, and a magnificent medieval old town in the capital city […]
Perhaps a surprise to many who’ve not yet visited this lovely city, Helsinki is a haven for shopping. From Pohjoisesplanadi Street in the centre of the city, and the Stockmann department store at its end, to Finnish design stores like Marimekko nearer the sea front, there are a myriad of options for finding that special […]
Whether you visit St Petersburg as a port of call on a Baltic cruise, or take a little longer to stay and explore, there is so much to see and do for the traveller. Continuing from last week’s article, read on for more amazing and unique attractions not to be missed in this exotically Russian […]
One of the ports visited by many Baltic Cruises, St Petersburg has many unique and magnificent attractions for tourists to explore. Whether visiting for a day, or a week (or longer), these are amazing locales which are “must-sees” for any intrepid traveller. St Petersburg was designed by Peter the Great, with the intention of it […]
Luxury tour operator Scandi Travel has announced a 15 % discount on its Baltic cruises. Simply pick a Baltic cruise, then use this 15 % off coupon code when booking: CRUISECONTROL For more info, keep on reading: This is your chance to experience a unique holiday experience at a reduced price. Sailing from destinations within Scandinavia, […]