About Estonia

Estonia is a small country in north-eastern Europe with almost two thousand islands and islets in the Baltic Sea. Voted the ‘world’s best value destination' in 2016 by travel guide, Lonely Planet and regarded as one of the greenest countries on the planet, Estonia is up-and-coming and it’s easy to see why. The capital, Tallinn is one of the continent’s most charming, characterised by a vast network of fortress walls, baroque architecture and countless restaurants. Also, aside from gorgeous cities, around half of the country’s landmass is blanketed by lush forest and untouched wilderness, including several UNESCO listed areas. Estonia is well connected with the surrounding nations by ferry, making it a useful departure point for Scandinavia and Russia. Frequent crossings are available across the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland, all operated by leading ferry companies.

About Russia

Russia, the largest country in the world, is a sovereign state in northern Eurasia stretching across the entirety of northern Asia and most of Eastern Europe. As you would expect from a country measuring 17,125,200-square-kilometres, Russia has an enormous variety of landscapes and highlights including 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a fascinating cultural heritage. The European region in the west boasts ancient walled fortresses, majestic palaces, most notably in the capital, Moscow, with its famous Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral. On the other hand, the more rural areas are dotted with attractive cottages and historical towns. Given the country’s sheer size, Russia offers ferry routes to a wide range of international destinations. From the west, you can sail to northern Europe and Scandinavia, whilst in the east, there are ferry routes provided to East Asia.