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Baltic Capitals 101

7 days/6 nights: Daily Departures: Vilnius - Riga - Tallinn

 
Day 1 Vilnius

Arrival in Vilnius airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 2 Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius

After breakfast a 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 Bernardine's Churches, the Gates of Dawn with the holy image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square, Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with St. John's Church and other remarkable achitectural and historical landmarks. 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. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 3 Vilnius-Hill of Crosses-Rundale-Riga (380km)
After breakfast departure to Riga. Stopover at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Further drive to Riga with a stopover in Rundale. Visit Rundale Palace - a splendid 18th century Baroque masterpiece by a famous Rastrelli. Arrive in Riga and hotel check-in. Overnight in Riga.
Day 4 Riga

After breakfast a city tour of Riga, visiting medieval Hanseatic town, Riga Castle, St. Peter's Church, Dome Cathedral, the Old Guild Houses. Afternoon excursion to the Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum. Overnight in Riga.

Day 5 Riga-Parnu-Tallinn (350km)

After breakfast departure to Tallinn with a stop in Gauja National Park, including visit to Turaida Castle and the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle in Sigulda. Drive further to Parnu, Estonian Summer Capital. This little town has been known as a summer health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830s. Arrival in Tallinn. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Tallinn.

Day 6 Tallinn

After breakfast a city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town - 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 Nevskij (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), the Old Guild, St. Olaf's Church. Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace. Overnight in Tallinn.

Day 7 Tallinn

Breakfast. Transfer to Tallinn airport. End of the tour.

Includes:
  • 2 nights in Vilnius
  • 2 nights in Riga
  • 2 nights in Tallinn
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Private Sightseeing Tours with an English speaking guide - per itinerary
  • Transportation by private car, minivan or minibus
  • All entrance and admission fees
  • Private airport/ train station / hotel transfers
  • All taxes and service charges
Highlights:
  • Vilnius City Tour
  • Trakai Castle and Lake Galve Tour
  • Hill of Crosses
  • Rundale Palace
  • Riga City Tour
  • Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum
  • Gauja National Park
  • Turaida Castle and ruins of Crusader Castle
  • Tallinn City Tour
  • Kadriorg Park and Palace
Rates:

Per person (double occupancy):

  • $1490 - $1690 ***[Tourist Category]
  • $1690 - $1890 **** [Deluxe Category]
  • $1890 - $1990 ***** [Superior Deluxe Category]
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