Amazing Cities of the Baltics
Lithuania –
Latvia – Estonia
May – September 2013
Vilnius -
Riga -
Tallinn tour dates:
FT1: 25. 05-01. 06. 13
FT2: 08. 06-15. 06. 13
FT3: 06. 06-13. 06. 13
FT4: 20. 07-27. 07. 13
FT5: 03. 08-10. 08. 13
FT6: 10. 08-17. 08. 13
FT7: 17. 08-24. 08. 13
FT8: 07. 09-14. 09. 13
FT9: 21. 09-28. 09. 13
FT10: 05. 10-12. 10. 13
Vilnius -
Riga -
Tallinn tour languages:
English, German (all tours);
French, Spanish, Italian (FT4 , FT5, FT6, FT7, FT8)
Day 1: Arrival
Vilnius (Saturday)
Arrival in
Vilnius - Capital of
Lithuania. Optional transfer to your hotel. Check-in at hotel. At 20. 00 Welcome meeting in hotel lobby with the Company representative.
Day 2:
Vilnius (Sunday)
Morning -
Vilnius sightseeing
tour including visits to the medieval as well as modern sections of the city. See the Grand Cathedral of Peter & Paul, the small church of St. Anna – a gem of Gothic architecture and University of
Vilnius. Afternoon at leisure or you can join the optional
tour to the medieval capital of
Lithuania, Trakai, on Galves Lake (27 km). On the beautifully situated island in the middle of the lake there is the 14th century red brick castle which now houses the History Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3:
Vilnius —
Riga (Monday)
After breakfast, departure by coach to
Riga. En route we will visit the Hill of Crosses – a famous hill with more than a thousand crosses - and the splendid 18th century Rundale Palace - the former summer residence of the Duke of Kurland. Lunch on the way to
Riga. Arrival in
Riga, check-in at hotel.
Day 4:
Riga (Tuesday)
After breakfast
Riga City
tour. The Old Town will delight you with the colourfully restored merchant’s residences, the cosy beer cellars and cafes, historical monuments like the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower and more. View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 5:
Riga (Wednesday)
Optional Sigulda sightseeing
tour. Sigulda is often called the "Latvian Switzerland" because of the beauty of its landscape. Visit the 13th century Knight’s Castle, the mysterious Gutmana Cave linked to a romantic medieval love legend. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6:
Riga —
Tallinn (Thursday)
After breakfast departure by coach to
Tallinn. En route sightseeing at the Ethnographical Open Air Museum on the outskirts of
Riga to see traditional Latvian rural buildings, the oldest ones dating from the 17th century. View the Baltic Sea Coast along the way and enjoy a sightseeing orientation of the Estonian Town Parnu. Lunch on the way. Arrival in
Tallinn, check in at hotel.
Day 7:
Tallinn (Friday)
After breakfast
Tallinn City
tour visiting the medieval town. Afternoon at leisure or you can enjoy optional
tour to Kadriorg Palace & Park, which was founded 1721 by the Russian Emperor Peter the Great as a gift to his wife Catherine II to use as summer residence.
Day 8:
Tallinn (Saturday)
Breakfast. Departure. Optional transfer to the airport.
Tour price includes:
Welcome drink
Accommodation for 7 nights
Breakfast each morning
2 lunches on the way (day 3 and day 6)
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary (see programme)
1st class Coach and English speaking guide services throughout the journey
State and city taxes
Individual information package (city guides, maps, restaurant suggestions)
Price: € 545
Email: info@baltictour.com
Phone: +371-20003916