Historic Baltic Capitals

Tour Details

Price p.p from: 630 EURO in double room

7 days / 6 nights

Guaranteed departure dates: 4/7, 18/7, 1/8, 15/8, 29/8, 12/9 2023

What is included

• 6 overnights in the mentioned hotels or similar, with breakfast
• Transfer from hotel in Tallinn to hotel in  Riga
• Transfer from hotel in Riga to hotel in Vilnius
• English speaking escort (meeting point before the sightseeing tour, at the reception of your hotel)
• Audioguide system
• Sightseeing with a private, English-speaking guide: 3 hs in Tallinn, 3 hrs in Riga, 3 hrs in Vilnius

What is excluded

• Flights
• Airport transfers or other transfers not mentioned in the program
• Tips and Personal Expenses
• Lunches, dinners and drinks
• Luggage Handling

 

Day 1 Arrival to Tallinn

Welcome to your escorted tour to the Baltic Capitals and welcome to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia! Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel on your own (Private transfer can be pre-booked in advance). Depending on your arrival time, you can start exploring Tallinn already today. The city has plenty to offer!
Overnight: Park Inn by Radisson Meriton or similar.

Day 2 Tallinn

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, 3-hour Sightseeing Tour of Tallinn with a local guide: The old town is located in the heart of Tallinn. Divided in two very distinctive parts: Toompea hill and The lower town, centered on Raekoja plats (the Town Hall Square) is still surrounded by a 2,5km-fortified wall. Through the itinerary, you will admire the Orthodox Cathedral Alexander Nevsky and the Toompea castle (home to the Estonian Parliament), The City Hall Square, the house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads,
St Olaf and Niguliste churches.
Rest of the day at leisure to continue exploring the city at your own pace, visit some more attractions, try the local cuisine do some shopping, etc.
Overnight at Park Inn by Radisson Meriton or similar

Day 3 Tallinn – Riga

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time in the morning to further explore Tallinn! You may choose to further discover Tallinn’s on your own or join some of the offered optional activities. We recommend that you book the optional activities in advance.
Afternoon departure towards Riga on a long-distance coach,
with a short break in Pärnu, a bustling beach retreat with
early 20th -century buildings, and a beautiful promenade
where you can try a local snack before continuing to Latvia.
Overnight at Radisson BLU Latvija or similarg.

Day 4 Riga

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, 3-hour Sightseeing Tour of Riga, where we visit the UNESCO world heritage sights as elegant Art Nouveau district, the old town with many medieval churches in it. Drive along central boulevards of Riga surrounded with beautiful city Canal Park and Bastion hill, many beautiful parks, New Opera house from the XIX century, the Riga Castle build for Riga’s archbishop in the 14th century, largest in Europe Riga’s Central market build from reused zeppelin hangars. During the walk along cobble streets of Riga we see impressive Powder Tower, Swedish barracks, and Swedish
gate, “Three Brothers”, Brotherhood of Blackheads building established there 600 years ago, majestic Dome Cathedral founded in 1211 with one of the best organs in Europe with nearly 7000 pipes, house of cats, Richard Vagner Street, and theatre where he conducted in 1830s, Great and Small guild houses. Rest of the day at leisure to continue exploring the city at your own pace, visit some more attractions and try the local
cuisine.
Overnight at Radisson BLU Latvija or similar.

Day 5 Riga – Vilnius

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time in the morning to continue exploring Riga! You can stroll around the beautiful streets of the Old Town, do some shopping, or have a traditional Latvian meal. Afternoon departure to Vilnius on a long-distance coach. On the way, after crossing the border to Lithuania, a short photo break at the impressive pilgrimage site Hill of Crosses, which origins remain a mystery.
Overnight at Congress Hotel or similar.

Day 6 Vilnius

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, 3-hour Sightseeing Tour of Vilnius. The Old Town, whose architectural ensemble of Central European Catholic inspiration contrasts with the Germanic influence found in the other Baltic capitals, offers a maze of winding streets, inner courtyards, old churches that
seem jealously hide some mysteries. This tour notably includes Vilnius Cathedral and a visit to Saint Anne’s Church (ext.): one of Lithuania’s Gothic masterpieces. Remainder of the day at leisure; enjoy some last-minute shopping for Baltic souvenirs, try the local cuisine or choose some of the optional activities.
Overnight at Congress Hotel or similar

Day 7 Departure

Breakfast in the hotel. Depending on your departure time, you might still have some time to enjoy in the city. Transfer to the airport on your own. (Private transfer can be pre-booked in advance). End of our services. See you again soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics!

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