One day trip to Finland by bus. Bus tours to Finland

harsh beauty this country inevitably entails the development of tourism in all its manifestations. This is an interest in nature, people, history, culture, characteristic of traditional tourism. This is an active holiday beyond the Arctic Circle in the kingdom of Joulupukki. These are medical tourism, shopping and business tourism. Petersburgers, being only 200 km. from the Finnish border, quite often they go to, choosing the capital of the country, Lappeenranta or Imatra. Our company, as one of the leading bus travel tour operators, offers trips to Finland for 1 day, taking care of all organizational issues.

Tours to Finland from St. Petersburg

We do not buy ready-made tours, but develop our own, taking into account the interests of St. Petersburg residents and the places they want to visit. We carefully study the possibilities of Finnish cities and towns so that on one-day tours from St. Petersburg, Russians not only see or get the best, but also fall in love with such trips. We always suggest starting with its face and essence - the capital of Suomi. Our tour to Helsinki for 1 day, of course, does not claim to cover everything that the Finnish capital is rich in, but, of course, we will show the most basic, as well as the main shopping malls. Some of the sights can be visited as additional service over the cost of the trip (1300 rubles).

Only two rounds, but what!

Lappeenranta is a city just fifty kilometers from Vyborg, which is interesting for its picturesque landscapes, as well as the whole way to it. Popular tours to Lappeenranta for 1 day are an opportunity to see the beauty of one of the largest lakes in Europe, Saimaa with a sand castle, an ancient fortress, immerse yourself in history, get acquainted with paintings by Finnish artists, see temples and churches of the 18th century. There are many attractions here, so our one-day tours to Finland introduce you to it gradually from trip to trip. But Lappeenranta will also give you an exciting shopping experience in the shopping center "Prisma", Galleria, Iso Kristiina, Armada, Lidl.

Inexpensive (from 800 rubles) tours to Imatra for 1 day mean acquaintance with unusual landscapes, unique waterfall Imatrankoski and his legend, the evening play of color and the music of Sibelius. Several interesting churches, a park, excellent and inexpensive shops for shopping and the SPA center "Imatran KYLPYLA" make Imatra a place for a good rest for the whole family. We are sure that any sightseeing tour to Finland organized by us will give you a lot of pleasure!

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It provides tourists with a lot of opportunities to relax, improve their health and get a charge of vivacity for a long time. This is a country of clean rivers, clear lakes and unique nature reserves. Finland has a well-developed tourism business. Here you can have a pleasant and inexpensive rest at any time of the year. Travelers will see the magnificent landscapes of the coast of Finland, visit the cities, get acquainted with the historical sights of the country, the culture and life of the Finns, taste the national cuisine and take away with them a lot of photos, videos and funny local souvenirs.

Most routes fall during the winter months. Popular arrivals for the New Year and the winter vacation schoolchildren, so tourists are advised to buy in advance excursion tours to Finland from St. Petersburg on the website of our company. We offer bus tours and sea cruises aboard comfortable ferries. In three or four days you can visit not only Finland, but also the neighboring Baltic countries. The choice of vouchers on the company's website will pleasantly surprise the most demanding visitor.

Inexpensive sightseeing tours to Finland from St. Petersburg - the cost of a ticket is on average 5-10% lower!

You can always find a tour of your choice. Lovers of wellness holidays will be attracted by routes with a stop at boarding houses offering SPA treatments. Connoisseurs active rest are waiting ski slopes, snowmobile safaris and dog sledding. Fishermen will be happy to spend time on the banks of rivers and lakes, where you can often catch trophy specimens of pike and salmon.

The tour programs provide for a variety of cultural and entertainment events: costumed performances, funny competitions, contests, thematic quests. For a trip to Finland, tourists most often choose bus routes or bus and ferry tours for several days. The ticket price includes a standard package set of services:

• travel by transport;
• hotel reservation;
• meals according to the tour program;
• ordering tickets for excursions;
• guide accompaniment.

Additionally, you can apply for a visa, medical insurance, book a hotel room of the required category. The managers of our company will be happy to issue an individual ticket and help organize an exciting trip to Finland at the request of a tourist for any period.

Today I will talk about bus tours to Finland and their specifics. The fact is that this country has long and firmly settled in the hearts of lovers of bus tours, especially those living in the North-West region. And I know at least a few good reasons for that. Firstly, the close location: the nearest checkpoint from St. Petersburg can be reached in 3-4 hours, and from Vyborg in 40 minutes. Secondly, attractive prices for tours. Thirdly, of course, the need to “roll back” (this is a well-established word among travelers that means receiving the required number of stamps from the country that issued the visa) multi-Schengen, which is still willingly issued to citizens of the territories closest to the Finnish border for a year, two or even more. Frankly, I personally mostly go to Finland just for last reason, because I often and with pleasure take the opportunity to ride around other European countries on last-minute tickets, for which it is very useful to always have an open visa in my passport.

The most popular among our compatriots are one-day tours to Finland: in a few hours it is quite possible to have time to see some nice little town, plus buy "Fairy" and fish in border shops. Those traveling for several days already usually combine Finland with some other country.

Bus to bus strife: tours or transfers

Before choosing a route, you should take care of the following difference: there are, in fact, bus tours when you are brought to different interesting places, and the tour guide on the bus reports all sorts of curious things about them. And there are just scheduled (regular) buses that will take you to Finland only “there” or “back and forth” without any sound accompaniment and without stopping while waiting for tourists to drink coffee / smoke / buy buns. This point needs to be realized: once in my memory, the company caught up with the LuxExpress regular bus in a taxi and then loudly resented that they were abandoned along the road.

On the other hand, if your main goal is to “roll back”, perhaps just a regular bus will be for you. the best option than a tour. The same LuxExpress drives to Finland very modern and comfortable vehicles with sockets and personal TVs. It will be more expensive than a one-day tour, but you don’t stop anywhere, you don’t get distracted by the guide’s voice, but you calmly write your dissertation on soil science all 8-10 hours from St. Petersburg.

There is one more detail. If you still choose a tour, try not to get involved with small and dubious offices. The same applies to private taxis and minibuses. The track "Scandinavia" (St. Petersburg - Finland), alas, is notorious for its regular traffic accidents. European companies of the LuxExpress and Ecolines level work according to European standards, which means that drivers there must change after a certain number of hours. For many domestic travel agencies, this regime is too expensive. Once, in my memory, a bus (with me inside) rammed a bump stop and went into a ditch due to driver fatigue / sleep. After that, for 5 hours on a December night, we danced round the tightly stuck transport, waiting for the one sent to replace it.

Prices for tours to Finland, if we are considering large tourist buses, start from 700 rubles. True, a short-term minibus tour can be found for 500 rubles, although you won’t see much in the country for this money (in fact, only a checkpoint and a couple of shops). Regular buses will be more expensive: 550-900 rubles. in one direction, but such companies often have seasonal discounts.

Customs subtleties

First: if you are going to Finland for just a day, then you are not allowed to bring alcohol there in any quantity.

And secondly, no matter how many days you travel, if you enter Finland by car (a bus, of course, this is what it is) - you should not have more than two packs of cigarettes with you. The last rule is relatively new, and many do not know about it.

Shopping on bus tours

In fact, bus tours are not the most convenient way buy in Finland, but it's no secret that many "travelers" look at them that way. Wherever you go, you will probably be dropped off at least at some stores, most often in Finland these are:

• Prisma,
• Lidl,
• Stockmann.

But the most suitable tours for purchases are trips to Imatra / Lappeenranta. For those who are interested in this topic in detail, I refer to the article, but here I will only briefly mention the coveted goods and places where they can be obtained.

Trout and Fairy

The absolute hit, of course, is the fish. She literally starts throwing herself into your bags almost immediately after crossing the border - raw, salty, smoked. In fact, raw fish (not heat-treated, that is, salted too), like meat in the same form, is prohibited from being imported into the Russian Federation according to customs rules. Yes, and officially smoked / canned, you can take home no more than 5 kg. But in fact, the customs officers turn a blind eye to this, because almost every second bus tries to smuggle this unfortunate salted salmon or trout from Finland, and, to be honest, it is a sin to deprive people of such pleasure.

Next in popularity are general commodities, for which bus tourists raid cheap Laplandia and Rajamarket supermarkets. These are household detergents, coffee, olive oil, thermal underwear. For some reason, it is believed that all these goods in Finland are much better in quality than in Russia. Personally, I did not notice anything like that; however, it is really difficult to resist buying Fazer chocolates.

In principle, visiting only two of the most famous border shops: Laplandia and Disa "s Fish allows you to satisfy the passion of domestic tourists for trout and Fairy. A stop at them is included in the program of the vast majority of bus tours in the directions of Imatra / Lappeenranta /. But visit Duty Free is more difficult, buses stop there only if the border was crossed quickly, and there is a little extra time left.But just in case, you should know that in 2016 Laplandia at the Svetogorsk checkpoint was closed, only the one at the Brusnichnoye checkpoint remained ".

On a note:

• For those traveling to Kotka/Hamina/Helsinki/Porvoo: there is no Laplandia at the Torfyanovka checkpoint and never has been.
• For those who are generally only interested in Laplandia and Disa's Fish: many travel agencies offer the most truncated tour "Finland for 2 hours." In fact, his program only includes crossing the border, stopping at these two stores and returning back.

One day tours

One-day tours are the “highlight” of Finland: in fact, you can count on the fingers of one hand the countries where you can go by bus from Russia and return in less than a day. Prices for them start at 700 rubles (Imatra, Lappeenranta) and reach 1500 rubles (Helsinki,), which, of course, directly depends on the mileage.

Imatra and Lappeenranta

Most popular destinations for one-day haulers, visas can be a disappointment for those who plan to experience the European flair immediately after crossing the border. The truth is that both of these towns are very provincial, quiet and, in general, not very touristy. I combine them under one heading, since there is nothing to go from one to the other, although officially Imatra has its own checkpoint (Svetogorsk / Imatra), and Lappeenranta has its own (Cowberry / Nuijamaa). Often, bus drivers, regardless of the city of destination, choose the point where the line is smaller.

Of this pair, it is smaller and much more modest. There are no special architectural, cultural or historical sights there, with the exception, perhaps, of a water slide on Saimaa Canal, but its inspection is usually not included in the tour program. Most involve a stop of choice at the water park - this is what people go to Imatra for. You should know that the water park is not located in the town itself, but nearby, so if you stay there, you will not see anything else.

Lappeenranta is larger and livelier than its neighbor: it even has a center where you can walk around, and a small cove where you can look at the boats. If you are interested in purchases, then your choice is definitely Lappeenranta, because it is here:

• stockman,
• Lidl,
• Prisma,
• Rajamarket,
• Shopping center "Gallery" with clothes and other non-grocery goods.

Another specific attraction of Lappeenranta is the huge second-hand store Kirppis, located near the Prisma store: hipsters come here for vintage clothes, and housewives for home and garden utensils, and young parents for children's things, and everyone else for other various things.

Savonlinna and Mikkeli

The town is located approximately on the same side as Lappeenranta, but further away. If one day tour for the aforementioned couple, it starts in the morning and ends in the evening, then a one-day trip to Sanvonlinna takes a full day (usually leaving St. Petersburg from the evening of the previous day). And even this does not make much sense: Sanvonlinna or the “land of lakes” is, first of all, nature. It makes sense to go there for a few days, equipped with fishing rods / nets / tents / friends.

The tour in the schedule is similar to the Sanvonlinna tour and differs from it only in the nature of the tourist facilities. - former and current military town with related museums and attractions. It makes sense to visit it if you love the region military history.

Kotka and Hamina

Since these towns are located nearby, they are often combined into a single tour, also one-day. The drive to them is longer than to Imatra and Lappeenranta, but here you can already admire something: various churches, parks, the estate of the Russian emperor and the marine aquarium (in Kotka).

Moreover, Kotka and Hamina lie on the Helsinki highway, respectively, you will have to go there through another checkpoint - Torfyanovka / Vaalimaa. This border checkpoint is considered to be busier than Brusnichnoye or Svetogorsk.

Helsinki and Porvoo

The minimum duration of the bus tour is 24 hours (departure from St. Petersburg in the evening). In this scenario, you have about 6-7 hours left to explore the city, which, in principle, is enough to form a primary idea about it. Usually tourists are given a choice: drop them off in the center or send them to a large shopping mall(former Itakeskus) on the outskirts. The second option is hardly worth the effort: amateurs shopping centers, as I said, it’s worth going not to Helsinki, but to Lappeenranta.

The trip to Helsinki usually takes the same amount of time as the Helsinki tour and follows the same schedule. The city is quite large and interesting, with an abundance of museums and small author's shops. This, of course, is also not a direction for mass shopping, it is rather one of the “wander/see/find something exclusive” series.

Tampere

Despite the fact that Tampere is the furthest away from all other "one-day" cities for tours in Finland, most companies manage to somehow turn trips there in the same day (well, a little more). The question is how much you need it. Tampere is a pretty lake town with museums and even beaches, and a rich variety of boat cruise options. Here, again, it is good to go for a few days and explore the surroundings.

One of the most striking Tampere attractions - amusement park Särkänniemi (this is where the Eden water park is located). The problem is that all this beauty is not in the city itself, but under it, and about 2 hours are allocated to visit the water park alone in a standard one-day bus tour. Which, of course, is not offensive enough.

Tours for several days

For those who are willing to spend a few days exploring this unusual country, the choice, of course, is much richer. Prices for weekend tours range from 5,000–9,000 rubles, tours lasting 3 days or more cost an average of 11,000 rubles.

Trips to Northern Finland (lakes, recreation centers, fishing, sauna), Jyväsklä (autumn festival of light), Loviisa (the charm of wooden fishermen's houses). Even on (untouched wild nature) can be reached by bus (more precisely, you can get to Turku, and from there by ferry - after all, the islands).

The main catch is that you really need to really love Finland specifically in order to select more and more new route options for these small cozy places. To be completely honest, after you see the first 2-3, they become very, very similar to each other.

Finland + ...

A separate story is combined tours, in which Finland is a place for crossing the border and one or two overnight stays. The prices for such trips can pleasantly please tourists who are greedy for the maximum number of countries visited: for example, a three-day tour of Finland + Sweden may well fit into the budget of 8,000 rubles. A couple of times I also used burning offers of 5,000 rubles.

However, I have to note that almost always semi-bus tours are disguised as ferry tours: it is understood that tourists go to just dry land, in order to then board a ferry in the Finnish capital and sail further - to Sweden, Estonia or Germany. One of the most common combinations Helsinki + + Tallinn usually looks like this. If you look at Finland on a map, you will understand why: it would be too long to get to the neighboring country by land from there. I note that ferries are different, and not always spending the night on a ferry means sleeping in a horizontal position on a human bed: I had to camp in chairs that are not much different from bus seats.

Reminder to bus traveler

In order to avoid surprises, and indeed always, if in a good way, you need to not only carefully read the tour program, but also not be ashamed to throw questions at your travel agency manager, and then, already on the way, continue to bombard the guide with them. Due to traffic conditions and other incomprehensible circumstances, the actual program may differ dramatically from that stated on the site. Although, in fairness, I note that this usually does not happen with large and respected offices.

Geographical position

Finland (Suomi), along with Iceland, is the most northern state on the ground. Located in the north of Europe. In the south and east it borders on Russia, in the north - on Norway, in the west - on Sweden. The length of the land border with Russia is 1269 km. The Gulf of Finland separates southern Finland from Estonia. Finland also includes the Aland Islands - about 6.5 thousand small islands off southwest coast country.
The length of the country's territory from south to north is 1160 km, from west to east - 540 km.
The area of ​​the country is 338,000 sq. km. The capital is Helsinki.

Climate

Finland is characterized by cold snowy winters and fairly warm summers. In summer, the air can warm up to +30 o C in the south of the country, the average temperature is about +18 C. The water in the lakes warms up to +20 o C and above. average temperature in winter it fluctuates from -3 o C in the south (with frequent thaws) to -20 o C in the north of the country, but often drops below. The lowest temperatures are observed in Lapland. The average air temperature in Helsinki in July is +17°С, and in February -5.7°С.

Time

The time difference compared to Moscow is 1 hour.

Religion

The country is approximately 77% Lutheran and 1% Orthodox.

Language

Finland has two official languages ​​- Finnish and Swedish. Finnish is spoken by 93% of the population and Swedish by 6%. There are about 1,700 native speakers of the Sami (Lapland) language.

Money

Since 2000, the currency of Finland has been the euro. The best rate is offered by the bank's FOREX exchange offices. Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diner's Club, American Express, Access cards are accepted for payment.

Attractions

Listed world heritage UNESCO most famous sights of Finland.

The old part of the city of Rauma (1442), located on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia, is known for its wooden architecture.
Fortress Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is the main attraction of the capital of Finland. The fortress is located on the islands at the entrance to the sea harbor of Helsinki. The time of construction dates back to 1746-1770. This famous fortification was built to strengthen the Russian-Swedish border. Now in the premises of the fortress there are several museums, a naval academy and a prison.
The old church in Petäjävesi (1763-1764) is a striking example of traditional Scandinavian church architecture. The graceful structure demonstrates a combination of Renaissance, Gothic and wooden architecture.
The woodworking factory in Verla in the Kouvola region was built in 1882 according to the design of the famous Vyborg architect Eduard Dippel. Near the factory, a few meters away, you can see the oldest rock paintings in Finland. The drawings are about 6000 years old.

Necropolis bronze age Sammallahdenmäki is located in the Rauma district. The burial complex dates from around 1500 BC.
The Struve geodetic arc was created in the 19th century in order to determine the parameters of the Earth. It is named after its creator, Russian astronomer Vasily Struve. The length of the arc is 2820 km. At present, the arc passes through the territories of the states: Finland (Lapland), Norway, Sweden, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova.
The high coast and the Kvarken archipelago in the Gulf of Bothnia are a prime example for studying the geological and tectonic processes of the Earth. Since the Ice Age, the surface level of the High Coast has risen by 800m.

For many Russians, Finland is associated with a fairy tale. It is not surprising that tours to Finland are in demand among people of all ages. Most often in northern country come in winter to enjoy new year holidays. But here you can get maximum pleasure in the summer, admiring the abundance of beauty and incredible landscapes.

Go to Finland in winter better themes who wants to enjoy the silence, and in summer - lovers untouched nature. The charm of the trip will be added by numerous sights and ancient cities.

When choosing tours to Finland from Moscow in 2020, we must not forget that it is in this country that the real Santa Claus, Joulupukki, lives. Children will get a fabulous experience, and adults will be able to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of fun and

holiday. The unique combination of modern infrastructure and untouched nature guarantees a pleasant experience. Guests of the country are waiting for impeccable service and a lot of entertainment.

Fans of the cold season should definitely go on a safari on sleds or snowmobiles. Winter holidays in Finland are the perfect time to practice winter sports. Numerous ski centers will surprise guests with a variety of pistes.

One of the most popular is ski resort Ruka equipped modern equipment and a wide selection of trails. Infrastructure, service and unique location attract millions of tourists from all over the world. There is a separate park for snowboarders.

It is noteworthy that not far from the resort is the residence of Yolupukki. Therefore, he often visits the resort, delighting kids and adults. The season at Ruka Ski Center opens in October, and

ends in early summer.

The Nordic country is considered one of the the best places in the world for winter holiday. But Suomi will not disappoint lovers of summer holidays either. It should be noted that the prices for tours to Finland are much more affordable than to others. European countries. In the summer there are no deer and Santa Claus, but vacationers

awaits more than 190,000 lakes with unique nature. Reserved places, mushrooms and berries, fishing, many festivals - this is only a small part of the benefits that Suomi will delight holidaymakers in the summer. In this country sunsets last long time. Therefore, while relaxing in a cozy cottage, it may seem that time has stopped.

Transport

Direct flights from Moscow are carried out daily by Finnair, Aeroflot, Siberia. Travel time - 1 hour 40 minutes. In addition, there are regular Finnair flights from St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan.
The Leo Tolstoy train departs daily from Moscow to Helsinki. Travel time 14 hours.
From St. Petersburg, the Finnish train "Allegro" has several daily departures to Helsinki. Travel time 3.5 hours.
Cruise ferry St.Peter Line runs between St. Petersburg and Helsinki.

Rules for entering the country

Citizens of the Russian Federation to enter the Republic of Finland for tourism purposes must obtain a Schengen visa in advance from the relevant Consular Services. The permitted period of stay of tourists in Finland is determined in accordance with the marks in the visa, which was used to enter the territory of the Schengen countries, as well as a tourist voucher.
To enter the country, tourists must have with them: a passport with a visa, the validity of which is at least 3 months from the end of the trip, as well as a hotel voucher, air tickets (if entry and exit is carried out by air) or proof of other transportation, health insurance, proof of financial solvency in the amount of at least 50 euros per day per person. In the case of entering the country by car, the presentation of the "Green Card" (car owner's civil liability insurance policy) is also required at the border.

Useful general information about the countries of the Schengen Agreement:

The Schengen area includes: the following European Union (EU) countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece, Luxembourg, Portugal, France, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary and Malta.
The Schengen area also includes the following non-EU countries: Norway, Iceland and Switzerland, Liechtenstein.

IMPORTANT! EU countries: Great Britain and Ireland, Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus are not members of the Schengen Agreement!
I. Citizens of Russia to enter the countries participating in the Schengen Agreement for tourist purposes must obtain a Schengen visa in advance at the relevant Consular Services. The permitted period of stay of tourists in a particular Schengen country is determined in accordance with the marks in the visa on which the entry into the territory of the Schengen countries was carried out, as well as the duration of the trip indicated in the voucher (or other document confirming the temporary stay of a tourist in the Schengen area for a specific address).
In general, to enter the countries of the Schengen Zone, tourists must have with them: a passport with a visa, the validity of which is at least 3 months from the end of the trip, as well as a hotel voucher or hotel reservation, air tickets, including a return ticket (evidence of other means of transportation: railway tickets, bus tickets, car documents), medical insurance, evidence of financial solvency (for example, bank card, traveler's checks or cash cash) in the amount corresponding to the purpose and duration of the trip. However, when entering a particular country, different requirements may apply (see above)

Attention: The final decision on the possibility of crossing the border is made by the border guard of a foreign state, depending on a number of factors. The presence of a visa in the tourist's passport is not a guarantee of entry into the territory of a foreign state, but only a necessary condition. In particular, one should keep in mind the following important circumstances that can be taken into account when making a decision by a border guard officer on the possibility of entry of a foreign citizen.
A visa issued by the relevant representation of one of the countries of the Schengen Agreement gives the right to visit or short-term stay in the entire Schengen area. The maximum stay in the Schengen area with a Schengen visa is no more than 90 days within six months. For longer stays, a residence permit (residence permit) is required.
However, this does not mean that one can enter a Schengen country with a visa issued by an arbitrary Consular Office. According to the established rules, when traveling to the countries of the Schengen zone, an application for a visa must be submitted:
- when visiting one country - to the consular office of that state;
- when visiting several countries - to the consular office of the state that is the main one, based on the duration or purpose of the stay;
- if such a state cannot be determined - to the consular office of the country whose border will be crossed first.
In other words, when planning a trip (or several trips) to a number of countries belonging to the Schengen Agreement, the applicant should first apply for a Schengen visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the main host country (the main host country is determined by such factors as the purpose of the trip, the length of stay in the country, the number of departures from the Russian Federation to the specified country, etc.) If the main country of residence is another Schengen country than the one in whose representative office the visa is requested, this is a violation of the rules for entering the Schengen territory.
Thus, when applying for a visa with the right of multiple or single entry at the representation of a Schengen country, the applicant must do this consciously, taking into account his intended trips abroad.
In general, according to the Schengen rules, visas can be issued for single, double or multiple entries. Multiple entry visas are issued for a period of 6 months to 5 years. In this case, the applicant must provide evidence of the need for frequent or regular travel due to their professional or family status. In addition, the legitimate use of previous visas is taken into account.
Tourists who violate the rules for using a Schengen visa may be subject to punishment: difficulties in obtaining Schengen visas in further applications to Consular Offices (denial of a visa, including with quarantine for the next request; a visa with shorter periods of stay or number of entries ; issuance of a national visa instead of a Schengen visa and others); refusal to enter a foreign country on an incorrectly used visa.
In connection with the foregoing, when purchasing a combined tour (with visits to several countries, at least one of which requires a preliminary visa at the Consular Services), it is strongly recommended to check with the responsible employee of the Tour Operator "NTC Intourist" the possibility of submitting documents, terms of issuing visas, and most importantly - a representative office which country visas will be issued and what special requirements will be presented to the documents from the tourist. When making group tours it should also be borne in mind that the terms of assistance from the Tour Operator in obtaining entry visas for tourists in a group may differ from the generally established ones.

II. To enter the countries of the Schengen Agreement, citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan also need to obtain a visa in advance at the relevant Consular Services.

III. Citizens of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, as well as non-citizens of Latvia and Estonia, do not need a visa to visit the countries of the Schengen Agreement, because. these countries are themselves members of the Schengen Agreement.
The information provided regarding the rules of entry and exit was obtained from open and official sources of information on migration policy and visa regime, such as information stands, telephone consultations, answering machines, own web pages of consular offices or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the respective country, as well as booking systems of various air carriers.
Due to the fact that there is a possibility of changes in the rules of entry and exit to various countries, as well as due to the lack of homogeneous and unified sources of information about such changes, as well as about changes in the visa requirements of various consular institutions, the Tour Operator "NTK Intourist" does not guarantee the relevance and reliability of the information provided and warns of the need to clarify it at this particular point in time in the competent authorities.