BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
(Vilnius-Riga-Tallin
*****Summer*****)
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
We are pleased to
offer you the ultimate tour of the Baltic countries - a quality first class
tour at a leisurely pace during which you will experience the Baltic region
whilst staying at excellent first class hotels right in the heart of each city.
You will have time to explore the 3 capitals of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
You will travel through some of the most beautiful landscapes at this part of
the world. Throughout the tour you will travel by first class coach and you
will be accompanied by a professional Tour Manager who will ensure you get full
enjoyment out of the tour. If you are interested in travelling to Helsinki and
Russia, we can offer you interesting programs and extensions in connection with
other tours. Baltic Highlights can be combined with The Heart of Scandinavia.
Day 1 Sunday Vilnius. Arrival
Arrival in
Vilnius, transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva****
or Astoria ***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. Overnight.
Day 2 Monday Vilnius
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Vilnius is known for its more than
1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes
a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius
Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old
University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well
preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an
island on Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy a folklore
dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. Overnight.
Day 3 Tuesday. Vilnius - Riga
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Heading for Riga, the first stop is
the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After
crossing into Latvia you soon reach the magnificent Rundale
Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided
tour of the palace you travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to
reach Riga in the late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside **** or Semarah Grand Poet ***** or similar. Overnight
Day 4 Wednesday Riga
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop
Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real
kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes
Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate,
the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The
afternoon is reserved for a visit to Jurmala, the
vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy
beaches. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Thursday Riga
Buffet breakfast at hotel. After you got acquainted with Riga
you’ll have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The tour for
this day takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja
National Park and the town of Sigulda. You’ll listen to the medieval
Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the
ruins of the Episcopal Castle, the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before
you return to Riga. The afternoon offers a visit to the Riga Motor Museum which
has an impressive collection of vintage car including a very unique collection
of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening you'll enjoy a
Latvian dinner sea food, typical for Baltic Countries, in a
nice restaurant Forest. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Friday Riga-Tallinn
Buffet breakfast at hotel. The tour continues along the coastal
highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu, with a
short tour of the resort and a leisurely stroll along the beach. You continue
through the North Estonian land of forests to Tallinn. Check-in at the Hotel
Radisson Blu Olympia**** or Blu Sky ***** or similar. Overnight.
Day 7 Saturday Tallinn
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Tallinn is a charming blend of
medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The
medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries,
souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour
takes you around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where you
see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. In the
afternoon an excursion to Kadriorg Park with a visit
to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian art museum, with its collections of
classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers a genuine medieval dinner at
the Restaurant Maikrahv. Overnight.
Day 8 Sunday Tallinn
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Transfer from hotel to international
airport or Harbour. it is time to say good-bye to the
Baltic countries. We hope to see you again in the near future. Have a nice
flight.
Rates in EUR
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Basic rate for 1st class departure (4* hotels) 1620 per person in double, 490 single
supplement, Supplement for de luxe
departures (5* hotels) 268 per person in double, 136 single
supplement |
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Dates as per departure below |
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March 29, April 05, 12, 26 May 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 07, 14, 21, 28, July 05, 12, 19, 26, August 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 September 06, 13, 20, 27 October 04 Dates in bold are also for de
luxe (5* hotels) departures |
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• Buffet breakfast daily • 7 overnights at centrally located 4*
hotels • Welcome meeting with
champagne-cocktail or juice • Welcome kit for each passenger • 3 meals - 3 dinners at
local restaurants • Tour: 3 hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai
Castle • Tour: 4 hour excursion to Gauja National Park • Tour: 3 hour Riga Motor Museum • Tour: 4 hour excursion to Jurmala. • Tour: 3 hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and KUMU art museum • Touring by first class coach plus full
time service of professional Tour Manager. • Panoramic sightseeing as per programme with Tour Manager. • Entrances Peter and Paul Church in
Vilnius, Rundale Palace, and Medieval Great Guild
Hall in Tallinn. • Service charges and VAT. • Twin/double bed accommodation at first
class hotels listed or similar. • Tour is conducted in English and
Spanish. • Service of 1st class motor coach or
1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Porterage at all hotels and all tour
documents. Children under
12 years have a 25% discount as long as they share the room with both
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All other
personal belongings of the traveler as hand luggage are not subject to the
transport contract but the passenger must have it with him at all times. SIS
Scandinavia is not responsible or liable for loss, damage or theft of luggage
and/or personal belongings. It is of the utmost importance that passengers
have adequate travel insurance to cover last minute cancellations, medical
emergencies, loss, damage and/or theft. |
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