Country: Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia
Departure date: June-September
Transport: Bus Airplane
DAY 1 (SUNDAY)
Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Reval Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (MONDAY)
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Marceliukes Kletis.
DAY 3 (TUESDAY)
Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Reval Latvija**** or similar.
DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY)
Before we get acquainted with Riga we’ll have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour of this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We’ll listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida, and see Maja’s Tombstone, the ruins of the Episcopal Castle, the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword and the mysterious Gutman Cave before we return to Riga.
DAY 5 (THURSDAY)
Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.
DAY 6 (FRIDAY)
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort and a leisurely stroll along the beach. The balance of the day goes through the
North Estonian land of forests to Tallinn, check-in at Hotel Reval Olympia**** or similar.
DAY 7 (SATURDAY)
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Rocca-Al-Mare Parkmuseum, a spacious exposition of 18th century Estonian countryside life. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 8 (SUNDAY)
Optional transfer to airport.
Including:
- 7 nights in central 4* hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- Welcome meeting
- Entrances to Old University Vilnius, Rundale Palace, Dome Cathedral in Riga, Old Town Hall in Tallinn
- English/German/Italian/Spanish speaking tour escort
- 1st class motor coaches
- Portage at hotels
- VAT
Optional:
- Transfers airport from 35 EUR
- 3 hours excursion to Trakai on spot 25 EUR
- Folk dinner in Vilnius 25 EUR
- 4 h tour to Gauja National Park on spot 35 EUR
- 4 h tour to Jurmala on spot 30 EUR
- Latvian Dinner 30 EUR
- 3 h tour to Rocca al Mare on spot 25 EUR
- Medieval Dinner in Tallinn 30 EUR
- Transfer to airport f rom 35 EUR
- HB (coffee/tea included) 130 EUR
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