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CLASSICAL BALTICS FROM VILNIUS

 

LITHUANIA - LATVIA - ESTONIA - LITHUANIA


7 days / 6 nights, Vilnius - Trakai - Riga - Tallinn - Tartu - Sigulda - Vilnius

 

Guaranteed departures 7 day tour: Sat, Mar 21 / Apr 11 / May 09 / June 06, 13, 20, 27

July 04, 11, 18, 25 /  Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 / Sept  19 / Oct 17 / Nov 14

 

Guaranteed departures 8 day tour: Sat, June 07, 14, 21, 28 / July 05, 12, 19, 26 /

Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30

Classical Baltics scenes

During the long sunlit days of the northern summer, the historic cities along the Baltic Sea come alive with color and vitality. Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn are rich in history, architectural splendors and revitalized culture. 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. Because of its uniqueness, the Old Town was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. Visit the beautiful Trakai Castle, nestled in the middle of Lake Galve. 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. 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. One of the most popular escorted tours to the Baltic.
 

Day 1 Sat VILNIUS

Individual arrival in Vilnius. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Check-in and welcome meeting with your tour guide.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel or similar.

 

Day 2 Sun VILNIUS - TRAKAI - RUNDALE - RIGA (B)

(Motorcoach 350 km / 217 miles)
The day begins with a trip to the village of Trakai, former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit a medieval castle of the 14th century, 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.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel or similar.

Optional dinner in the medieval Restaurant Rosengrals.

 

Trakai Castle, Maria Wokaun

 

Day 3 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 - also about a hundred years old - is very interesting with its 19th-century Art Nouveau architecture.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel or similar.

Optional excursion to the Open Air Museum.

 

Day 4 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, capital of Estonia. Check-in at the hotel.

Accommodation: Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn or similar.

Optional dinner in the medieval Restaurant Karl Friedrich.

 

Classical Baltics, Baltic States tour, escorted tour

 

Day 5 Wed TALLINN (B) 

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Tallinn, visiting the heart of 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 Old Guild and St. Olaf's Church.

Accommodation: Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn or similar.

Afternoon Optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and Kadriorg Palace.

 

Day 6 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

 

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Tallinn

 

Day 7 Fri SIGULDA - VILNIUS (B)

(Motorcoach 350 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.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel or similar.

Optional Folk Dinner at restaurant "Lokys".

 

Vilnius, Lithuania

 

Day 8 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. and St. John's Church. Tour ends after the sightseeing at 12:00.

Afternoon optional 2-hour excursion to Gediminas Castle.

 

 

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 Departure Dates for 7-day tour

 Saturdays, Mar 21 / Apr 11 / May 09

 June 06, 13, 20, 27
 July 04, 11, 18, 25
 Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
 Sept  19 / Oct 17 / Nov 14

 Prices in US Dollar

 Classical Baltics, 7 days

 Per person in double room

 1,125

 Single Supplement

 385

 Departure Dates for 8-day tour

 June 07, 14, 21, 28
 July 05, 12, 19, 26
 Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 

 Prices in US Dollar

 Classical Baltics, 8 days

 Per person in double room

 1,355

 Single Supplement

 515

 

 Included

  • 7 nights hotel accommodations

  • Breakfast buffet daily

  • Transportation by air-conditioned coach

  • Coach services as per itinerary

  • 3-hour City tour of Vilnius

  • 3-hour City tour of Riga

  • 3-hour City tour of Tallinn

  • Guide escort on days 2 - 8

  • Excursion and entrance fees as per itinerary

  • Individual Information package

  • Service charges and hotel taxes

 Not Included

  • Airfare and airport taxes

  • Arrival and Departure Transfers

  • Gratuities

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • $ 25 Service fee

 Add-ons: Tour Options

 Transfers:

 Single person arrival or departure transfer: US$ 36

 Arrival or departure transfer for party of two: US$ 18 per person

 

 Optional Excursions Rates:

 3-hour excursion to the Open Air Museum in Riga: US $ 45

 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and Kadriorg Palace: US $ 45

 2-hour excursion to Gediminas Castle: US$ 35 per person

 

 Meals:

 Dinner in the medieval Restaurant "Karl Friedrich": US $ US $ 50 per person

 Folk Dinner at restaurant "Lokys": US $ 45

 Dinner in the medieval Restaurant "Rosengrals": US $ 50 per person

 

 List of Hotels

 4 * Hotels

 Night 1 & 7

 Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel

 Vilnius / Lithuania

 Night 2 & 3

 Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel

 Riga / Latvia

 

 Night 4 & 5

 Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn

 Tallinn / Estonia

 

 Night 6

 Hotel Sigulda

 Sigulda / Latvia

 

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