CLASSICAL BALTICS 2009

8 days / 7 nights, Vilnius - Trakai - Riga - Pärnu - Tallinn - Sigulda - Vilnius

Guaranteed Departures: Jun 8, 15, 22, 29 / Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 / Aug 3, 10, 17, 24

 The Baltic Sea region is a rapidly growing tourism destination in Northern Europe. An increasing number of visitors are

 discovering the wealth of natural and cultural diversity that is available in the Baltic States and around the Baltic Sea.

 Our escorted tour features the Old World cities of Riga, Latvia; Vilnius, Lithuania; and Tallinn, Estonia, with castles,

 medieval lanes, and incredible architecture.

 Napoleon once called Riga a "suburb of London" where the traditions of many nations crossed their paths. Riga is rich

 in history, culture and diverse entertainments; the countryside area around Riga is dotted with a series of palaces,

 castles and manors built through the centuries.

 Lithuania is the oldest of the Baltic States. Vilnius, its capital, is the largest and one of the oldest cities of the country.

 The Old Town of Vilnius is a reflection of the town history, glory and splendor. Gediminas Castle overlooking the city

 and the Cathedral located at the foot of the hill represent the main landmarks of Vilnius.

 Tallinn is the oldest capital in Northern Europe, was put on the map for the first time in 1154. Tallinn’s Old Town is

 included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the best-preserved medieval town centers in Europe. Toompea

 Hill and the towers of Oleviste Church and the Town Hall offer breathtaking views over the Old Town.

Day 1 Sat  ARRIVAL VILNIUS

Arrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer to your hotel (not included). Check-in at the hotel. 7:00 p.m. Welcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide.
Accommodation: Radisson SAS Astorija or similar

Day 2 Sun VILNIUS - RUNDALE - RIGA (B)
After breakfast departure by coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Stop at the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), the unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. A further drive to Riga. Stop in Rundale. Visit to Rundale Palace of the 18th century, a beautiful late baroque palace in Latvia. It is a splendid example of the early work of famous Italian architect F.B.Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga, check-in at the hotel. (380 km)
Accommodation: Radisson SAS Daugava or similar

Day 3 Mon RIGA (B, L)
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning city tour of Riga, visiting medieval Hanseatic town, Riga Castle, St. Peter’s Church, Dome Cathedral, the Old Guild Houses. Lunch at the restaurant in the city center. Afternoon excursion to Open Air Museum.
Accommodation: Radisson SAS Daugava or similar

Day 4 Tue RIGA - PÄRNU - TALLINN (B)
9:00 a.m. departure for Tallinn with a stop in Pärnu, Estonian “Summer Capital”. This little town has been known as a summer health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830s. A further drive to Tallinn. Arrival in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel. (300 km)
Accommodation: Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn or similar

Day 5 Wed TALLINN (B, L)
Morning city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of Tallinn - an example of Gothic architecture in the Baltic and Nordic countries. The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), the Old Guild, St.Olaf’s Church. Lunch at the restaurant in the city center. Afternoon excursion to Kadriog Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace.
Accommodation: Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn or similar

Day 6 Thu TALLINN-TARTU-SIGULDA (B)
9:00 a.m. departure for Sigulda. Stopover in Tartu, the second largest town in Estonia. 12:00 a.m. a city tour of Tartu, including Tartu University, Toome Hill Park with its monuments, sculptures, bridges and ruins of gothic church, panoramic view of the town with Jaani Church and Town Hall Square. A further drive to Sigulda (Latvia). Short stop in a small ancient town of Cesis for a walk in Castle Park. Arrival in Sigulda, check-in at the hotel. (380 km)
Accommodation: Hotel Sigulda or similar
 

Day 7 Fri  SIGULDA-VILNIUS (B)
After breakfast short walk in Gauja National Park, including visit to Turaida Castle and the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle in Sigulda. A further drive to Vilnius. Arrival in Vilnius, check-in at the hotel. (350 km)
Accommodation: Radisson SAS Astorija or similar
 

Day 8 Sat VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS (B)
Morning city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The tour includes: St.Peter and Paul’s Church, Gediminas castle, Cathedral Square, St.Ann and Bernardines’ Church, the Gates of Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with St. John’s Church. Lunch at the restaurant in the city center. Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Vilnius), the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the insular castle of the 14th century, erected on a small island in the lake Galve.
Return to Vilnius. 6.00 p.m. end of the tour. (50 km)

 

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 Guaranteed departures

 Jun 8, 15, 22, 29

 Jul 6, 13, 20, 27

 Aug 3, 10, 17, 24

 Prices in US Dollar