GBATA VISA-fREE CRUISE to ST PETERSBURG

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1 GBATA VISA-fREE CRUISE to ST PETERSBURG Price: 155 /person in B4-cabin (four persons share a cabin) 235 /person in B2-cabin (two persons share a cabin) 400 /person in B1-cabin (one person shares a cabin) 195 /person in A4-cabin (four persons share a cabin) 295 /person in A2-cabin (two persons share a cabin) 515 /person in A1-cabin (one person shares a cabin) Price includes: Ferry ticket Helsinki-St Petersburg-Helsinki A cabin of chosen class Guided city tour by bus Guided tour of the St Isaac's Cathedral Tour conductor services in St Petersburg Information package +city maps For extra cost: - Meals during the boat trip half board 42 (includes one buffet dinner (including a glass of sparkling wine, a vodka shot, red and white wine on tap) and one buffet breakfast)

2 ITINERARY Sunday 16:30 Meeting at the Helsinki West Terminal (Länsiterminaali) Timetravels representatives hand out the programs, cabin cards and meal vouchers. 19:00 M/S Princess Maria departs from Helsinki Services on boat: 8 th deck Buffet restaurant, buffet dinner 1 st sitting , 2 nd sitting Dinner voucher is valid for both sittings. A la carte restaurant, TAX FREE, Casino on the 7 th deck, Cafeteria on the 4 th floor. Sauna on the 2 nd floor. EUROS are accepted. 21:30 Night club folk and variety show in the 7nd floor Columbus bar (until 23.00) FREE ENTRANCE 00:00 RUSSIAN TIME +1 HOUR FORWARD! Monday (local time) 07:00 Breakfast on the 8 th deck restaurant. Breakfast open unti 9 AM. 09:30. Arrival in St Petersburg. Debarking from the ship. Passport control. In the terminal lobby you will meet our representative with Timetravels-sign. She will show you which bus to take. 11:00 Guided city tour Peter and Paul fortress, Aurora battleship, The Spit of the St Basil Island, St Isaac's Cathedral 13:00. End of the city tour. Break for lunch Free time in the city center 17:00. Bus departure from thepalace Square to the harbor 18:00. Passport control and boarding. Please notice that you will have to check-in possible alcohol beverages bought in land in the boat storage room until Monday morning. 19:00. M/S Princess Maria departs to Helsinki. Services onboard: 8th deck Buffet restaurant, buffet dinner 1st sitting , 2nd sitting Buffet breakfast in the same restaurant Tax free open until late. 21:30 Night club folk and variety show in the 7nd floor Columbus bar (until 23.00) FREE ENTRANCE 00:00 FINNISH TIME - 1 HOUR BACK! Tuesday (local time) 08:00:00 Arrival in Helsinki. Debarking, finnish customs and passport control. End of the tour. TIMETRAVELS RESERVE RIGHT TO CHANGES. YOU MAY NOT BE LATE FOR THE PROGRAM MEETING POINT TIME NO REFUND PAID FOR CANCELLED PROGRAMS. TRAFFIC JAMS MAY INFLUENCE THE PROGRAM DURATION AND ROUTE.

3 Ggroup of max 20 people. FERRY DESCRIPTION Built in 1981 in Finland for Silja-Line (MS Finlandia) Maximum capacity About 1600 passengers Renovated in Services on board: TAX FREE shop, Buffet restaurant, A la Carte restaurant, Night club with Russiantheme folk and cabaret musical everynight, XXXX-night club, Cigar bar, Karaoke bar, Sauna, Sky bar (in summer only) REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 1. A passport, which is valid at least for 6 months after the planned trip. AN ID-CARD, WIDELY USED IN EU IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR VISA-FREE TRAVEL! SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN NATIONALITIES Although visa free trips are available for all nationalities, there are some exceptions with countries or states which the Russian Federations has not recognized, such as TAIWAN, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO. These nationalities are not granted a visa-free entry, but have to get a visa. Special terms for package tours organized by Aikamatkat Oy - Timetravels Ltd. By placing the reservation, client enters into a contract with Aikamatkat Oy - Timetravels Ltd. and accepts the following terms and conditions for package and group tours.

4 Reservation should be confirmed no later than 60 days before departure. Later than 45 days before departure a cancellation of more than 20% of the participants will lead to a cancellation fee of 50% of the tour price. Terms of cancellation 1. At the latest 46 days before departure, by paying a service fee of Later than 45 days but at the latest 15 days before departure, by paying 25 % of the tour price, possible visa and banking/postal charges 3. Later than 15 days, but at the latest 7 days before departure, by paying 50 % of the tour price and possible visa and banking/postal charges. 4. Later than 7 days, but at the latest 48 hours prior to the departure by paying 75 % of the tour price and possible visa and banking/postal charges. 5. If the tour is cancelled later than 48 hours before departure, Timetravels Ltd. has the right to charge the entire price of the tour. 6. In case of an unexpected and serious case, entitling the client to cancel the tour according to the general terms of package tours, Timetravels Ltd. has the right to charge necessary costs for nonrefundable cancellation fees e.g. flight tickets, train tickets, pre-paid services etc., based on the Finnish law of Package tours. However, Timetravels Ltd. does not have the right to charge the client for the lost profit. We strongly recommend purchasing a travel insurance, which covers cancellation costs in cases of sickness. The cause of cancellation has to be reported to Timetravels Ltd. as soon as possible and proven by doctor's certificate, police report or other official and reliable document. 7. PLEASE NOTE! Cancellations are registered only during working days Mon-Fri excluding national holidays. Cancellation terms are applied from the date Timetravels Ltd. receives the notification by cancellations@timetravels.fi. 8. Timetravels Ltd. reserves one (1) month for refunding the payment. If tour is paid by credit or debit card, refund is made directly to the card. For more information about terms and conditions of package tours please visit :

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS MONEY EXCHANGE Russian currency is rouble (RUR). Current rate is about 1 = 40 roubles. Roubles can be withdrawn from ATM or changed in numerous banks in the city. We recommend to exchange some money in advance in FOREX or at the boat terminal in Helsinki, because it will save your precious time in the destination. WEATHER The weather in St Petersburg is much alike in Helsinki. Typical temperature in Summer is Celcius, in Winter anything between +5 and -30 Celcius. Due to closeness of the sea, weather can change rapidly. ELECTRIC DEVICES Normal European standard plugs and 220 V sockets. No adapters are needed. LANGUAGE English is not widely spoken in Russia so it could be useful to learn some basic sentences in Russian. Your tour conductor will assist whenever you need help. SAFETY St Petersburg is no more or less dangerous than any European metropolis. We recommend to use your common sense, take care of your belongings in crowded places, watch out for traffic and to know your limits for alcohol. PRICE LEVEL If compared to Helsinki, St Petersburg is relatively cheap. This applies to groceries, alcohol, cigarettes and public transportation. Eating out and clubbing represent about the same prices as in Finland.