Axe-throwing and archery - just two of the sights to see at St Pite's Viking Festival 2012.
The
St Petersburg Viking Festival is not to be missed if you are on a tour of this great Russian city later this month. From May 18th to May 20th, the St Petersburg Viking Festival offers an open-air spectacle of viking boats, axe-throwing contests, music, living history, and traditional Norwegian cooking. Now in its third year, the Viking Festival draws crowds of over 40,000 and is a great family event for visitors to St Pite’s with
Ulko Tours.
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This is not your usual family vacation! Do something adventurous this year, with Ulko Tours.
When you think of the great Russian North you might get images of snow, ice, and desolation, but the magic of traveling north during the White Nights on a
cruise from St Petersburg to Arkhangelsk is not to be underestimated. Taking place between June 23rd and July 14th, the cruise captures the magic of the warmest months of the year and takes passengers on an adventure to visit beautiful forests, some of the largest lakes in Europe, the rare white sea seals, and ancient monasteries hidden along with medieval fortresses, and unique museums.
Another Russian cruise offers you the chance to extend your adventure and experience the magnificence of the landscape of northern Russia. Leaving Arkhangelsk on July 15th the sailing to Franz Joseph Land offers unrivalled opportunities to see local wildlife, including polar bears and walruses, and all while you follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers. Traveling hundreds of nautical miles this cruise gives you the chance to send a postcard from the edge of the Earth. Ask Ulko Tours about these amazing trips to the great Russian North and turn a summer holiday into an unforgettable adventure. [click to continue…]
by Elena on April 30, 2012
Russia's winning bid for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is just one of the reasons for the expected increase in Russian tourism in the next few years.
Russian tourism is looking at a major increase over the next four years, largely due to a number of
sporting events boosting visitors to Moscow and St Petersburg. The data, coming courtesy of Euromonitor International Research, cites sports as the reason for the anticipated 20% increase in the number of travellers to Russia, with European visitors thought most likely to cause the tourism boom. As always,
Ulko Tours are in place to provide advice, transport, and guided tours to turn a quick sporting trip into a memorable Russian holiday, whether your team wins or loses!
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by Elena on April 24, 2012
Visiting Stockholm in spring, particularly in late April or early May, means that you might be lucky enough to see the beautiful bloom of the cherry trees in Kungsträdgården. This central Stockholm park offers a stunning display of cherry blossom for about a week each year with an explosion of fluffy pink flowers making the news across Sweden as a sign of spring’s arrival. The park is filled with visitors, Swedes and tourists alike, and a trip to Kungsträdgården is a must for anyone on a Stockholm city trip with Ulko Tours. [click to continue…]
by Elena on April 16, 2012
Nuku Theater has shows for those 2+, offering families great entertainment in Tallinn.
Visiting Tallinn with kids is a great idea as the Estonian capital offers tourists of all ages a plethora of things to do. In Tallinn there are family-friendly museums, fairytale fascination in the Medieval Old Town, rowboat rental, Kadriorg Park, and the Tallinn Zoo, amongst other things.
Ulko Tours make traveling with kids easy as you can hire a private driver to avoid public transit confusion and make things simple if you all need to head home for an afternoon nap. Catering to all ages, from picky teens, to toddlers throwing tantrums, the expert guides at Ulko Tours offer a variety of activities to allow adults and children visiting Tallinn to get the most out of their trip.
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Visiting Stockholm in spring, particularly in late April or early May, means that you might be lucky enough to see the beautiful bloom of the cherry trees in Kungsträdgården. This central Stockholm park offers a stunning display of cherry blossom for about a week each year with an explosion of fluffy pink flowers making the news across Sweden as a sign of spring’s arrival. The park is filled with visitors, Swedes and tourists alike, and a trip to Kungsträdgården is a must for anyone on a Stockholm city trip with Ulko Tours. [click to continue…]
