Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL VILNIUS
Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to 3 star Reval Inn Hotel or similar, check-in. Welcome meeting.

Day 2

VILNIUS
Morning walking tour of Vilnius Old Town including all major historic and architectural sites: Cathedral Square where Vilnius was founded in 1323, St.Anne’s and Bernardines’ Churches - gems of the 16th c.Gothics, University founded in 1579, the Dawn Gate with a holy icon of Virgin Mary, the Amber Gallery. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional Lithuanian dinner at the restaurant.

Day 3

VILNIUS - RIGA
Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at 3 star Baltpark Hotel or similar.

Day 4

RIGA
Morning walking tour of Riga Old Town including the 13th c. impressive architectural monuments: the Dome Cathedral, St.Peter's Church, St.Jacob Church, the Powder Tower, the Guild, Riga Castle. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme or at the Medieval Restaurant Rozengrals.

Day 5

RIGA-TALLINN
Heading for Tallinn with the stop at Sigulda in Gauja National Park to visit the 13th century Crusaders’ Fortress and Turaida Castle to hear a romantic love story about the Rose of Turaida. Arrival in Tallinn, check in at 3 star City Hotel Portus or similar. On the arrival an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack. Evening walking Tour of Tallinn Old Town including a picturesque Town Hall Square, the Toompea Hill where Tallinn was founded in the 12th c., the Dome Church, Parliament House, Alexander Nevsky Church and a splendid panoramic view of the whole city.

Day 6

TALLINN DEPARTURE
Time to think about your friends and family and buy souvenirs! Optional transfer to airport.

General Information

Duration:

6 Days

Location Start:

Vilnius airport

Location Finish:

Tallinn airport

Payment Types:

Payment Transfer

We Speak:

Russian, German, English

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice

Exclusions -

Upgrade to 3 stars centrally located hotels: 70,00 EUR (double occupancy); 60,00 EUR (single supplement)

Extras -

Guaranteed tours available:
21.06. – 26.06. 2009
12.07. – 17.07. 2009
08.08. – 14.08. 2009