CLASSICAL BALTICS 2008

FROM TALLINN

ESTONIA - LITHUANIA - LATVIA - ESTONIA

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

Guaranteed departures: Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25 / July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30  / Aug 06, 13, 20, 27

During the long sunlit days of the northern summer, the historic cities along the Baltic Sea come alive with color and vitality. Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius are rich in history, architectural splendors and revitalized culture. Tallinn, an important port from long ago, has become a bridge between East and West. The beautiful Old Town with its medieval architecture and slender church spires is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Riga is the capital of the Republic of Latvia, the state's administrative and political center and the largest city in the Baltic States. Often called a “small Paris”, its history is dating back many centuries. Its Old Town, the most ancient part of the city has been preserved from the 13th century. Because of its uniqueness, the Old Town was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. Vilnius is often called a baroque city, but you will find buildings of gothic and renaissance styles. Main sights are the Gediminas Castle and the Cathedral Square. One of the most popular escorted tours to the Baltic.
 

Day 1 Wed TALLINN
Individual arrival in Tallinn. Check-in at the hotel. 7:00 pm Welcome meeting with your tour guide.

Accommodation: Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn or similar

Day 2 Thu TALLINN - TARTU - SIGULDA (B)

(Motorcoach 380 km / 236 miles)

Morning departure for Sigulda. Stop-over in Tartu, the second largest town in Estonia. City tour, including Tartu university, Toome Hill Park with its monuments, sculptured bridges and ruins of gothic church, panoramic view of Jaani Church and Town Square. Further drive to Sigulda / Latvia with stop-over in Pärnu, Estonian 'Summer Capital", known as a summer health resort since 1830. Short stop in the ancient town of Cesis and walk in the Castle Park. Arrival in Sigulda and check-in at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Sigulda or similar

Day 3 Fri SIGULDA - VILNIUS (B)

(Motorcoach 380 km / 217 miles)

Short walk in Gauja National Park, including visit to Turaida Castle and the ruins of the 13th Century Crusader Castle in Sigulda. Continue by coach to Vilnius. Arrival in Vilnius and check-in

at the hotel.

Optional Folk Dinner at restaurant "Lokys".

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel or similar

Day 4 Sat VILNIUS (B)

Morning city tour of Vilnius includes the Historical Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul's Church, St Ann and Bernardines Church, the Gates of  Dawn with a holy image of Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius University, founded in 1579.

Afternoon optional 2-hour excursion to Gediminas Castle.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel or similar
 

Day 5 Sun VILNIUS - TRAKAI - RIGA (B)

(Motorcoach 350 km / 217 miles)
The day begins with a trip to the village of Trakai, home to the people of Karaite, former capital of the  transferred here from Crimea by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit a medieval castle, situated in the middle of Lake Galve, connected to the mainland by a picturesque bridge. Continue by coach to Riga, with short stop in Rundale. Visit the beautiful Baroque Rundale Palace, built in the 18th Century. Arrival in Riga, check-in at the hotel.

Optional dinner in the medieval Restaurant Rosengrals.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel or similar

Day 6 Mon RIGA (B)

The morning sightseeing introduces Riga's historic sights, which display a wide variety of architectural styles. Visit the medieval Hanseatic town, Riga Castle, St. Peter Church, Dome Cathedral, and the Old Guild Houses. The new part of the town - about a hundred years old - is very interesting with its 19th-century Art Nouveau architecture.

Optional excursion to the Open Air Museum.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel or similar

Day 7 Tue RIGA - PÄRNU - TALLINN (B)
(Motorcoach 300 km / 186 miles)

Morning departure for Tallinn with stop-over in Pärnu, Estonian 'Summer Capital", known as a summer health resort since 1830. Continue to Tallinn and check-in at the hotel.

Optional dinner in the medieval Restaurant Karl Friedrich.

Accommodation: Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn or similar

Day 8 Wed TALLINN (B) 

09:00 am Morning city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town, an example of Gothic architecture in the Baltic. The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church from the 13th Century, the Russian Orthodox Church of Alexander Nevskij, 19th Century, Town Hall Square, the Old Guild and St. Olaf's Church. 12:00 end of tour or optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and Kadriorg Palace.
 

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 Departure Dates 2008

 Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25

 Prices in US Dollar

 Classical Baltics, 4 Star hotels:

 This tour is also available 

 from/to Riga with departures:

 June 09, 16, 23, 30

 July 07, 14, 21, 28

 Aug 04, 11, 18, 25

 Sept 01

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