The perfect vacation in Northern Europe and Russia! Begin in Copenhagen with guided sightseeing that features Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace, the famous Little Mermaid, and Tivoli Gardens. Travel via Stockholm to Helsinki, where a full day at leisure allows you to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of the pearls of the Baltics. On to St. Petersburg for included visits to the Hermitage Museum and magnificent Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlosk Palace instead). Next up: Moscow, capital of Russia, for three nights and guided sightseeing that visits the Kremlin, Red Square, and the Armory Museum. A stop in Smolensk offers insight into quintessential Russian city life before continuing to Minsk, capital of Belarus. In Warsaw, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.