Baltic Capitals
Day 1 Friday: Vilnius
Arrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer to your hotel (not included). Check-in at the hotel. 7:00 p.m. welcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius "NOVOTEL" or similar
Day 2 Saturday: VILNIUS - TRAKAI - VILNIUS (50 km)
9:00 a.m. 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 with St. Stanislaw Cathedral and Bell tower, St.Ann and Bernardines’ Church, Amber gallery-museum, Užupis -one of the oldest districts of Vilnius, mentioned in the historical sources as far back as the 16th century, nowadays the artists’ “republic”, which has its own constitution, national anthem, calendar and map, the Gates of Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with St. John’s Church. 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. In the evening optional dinner at Lithuanian restaurant “ Lokys” or similar.OVERNIGHT: Vilnius "NOVOTEL" or similar
Day 3 Sunday: VILNIUS- HILL OF CROSSES-RUNDALE-RIGA (380 km)
9:00 a.m. departure by coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Stop at the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), the unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. A further drive to Riga. Stop in Rundale. Visit to Rundale Palace of the 18th century, a beautiful late baroque palace in Latvia. It is a splendid example of the early work of famous Italian architect F.B.Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga, check-in at the hotel. OVERNIGHT: Riga "RADISSON BLU DAUGAVA" or similar
Day 4 Monday: RIGA
9:00 a.m. a city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking tour encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City Canal Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau Buildings of the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom Monument, University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and the Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St.Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St.Jacob’s Church, St. Mary Magdalene's Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle. Following the visit of the famous market halls of Riga. Afternoon optional excursion to Jurmala. In the evening optional dinner at Latvian restaurant “ Rozengrals ” or similar. OVERNIGHT: Riga "RADISSON BLU DAUGAVA" or similar
Day 5 Tuesday: RIGA - PÄRNU - TALLINN (300 km)
9:00 a.m. departure for Tallinn with a stop in Pärnu, Estonia “Summer Capital”. This little town has been known as a summer health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830s. Further drive to Tallinn. Arrival in Tallinn, check-in at the ho¬tel. OVERNIGHT: Tallinn "MERITON GRAND HOTEL TALLINN" or similar
Day 6 Wednesday: TALLINN
9:00 a.m. a city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of Tallinn - 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 Nevsky (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), St. Catherine's Passage, where artists of St. Catherine guild present their work, St.Olaf’s Church. Afternoon optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace. In the evening optional: dinner at medieval restaurant “ Peppersack ” or similar. OVERNIGHT: Tallinn "MERITON GRAND HOTEL TALLINN" or similar
Day 7 Thursday: TALLINN
Breakfast. End of the tour.
TRIP DETAILS AT-A-GLANCE
This tour may be combined with our St. Petersburg Express or St. Petersburg Nugget Packages.
Duration:
7 days / 6 nights
May 18-24, 2012
June 8-14, 2012
June 15-21, 2012
June 22-28, 2012
June 29-July 5, 2012
July 6-12, 2012
July 13-19, 2012
July 20-26, 2012
July 27-August 2, 2012
August 3-9, 2012
August 10-16, 2012
August 17-23, 2012
August 24-30, 2012
Included:
2 nights in Vilnius
2 nights in Riga
2 nights in Tallinn
Buffet breakfast daily
Welcome cocktail in Vilnius
Morning gym and pool use at Meriton Grand Hotel and Radisson Blue Daugava
Air-conditioned coach or minivan as per itinerary on days 2-6
English speaking guide escort days 2-6
Excursions per itinerary
Entrances to: St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Vilnius University with St. John’s Church, St. Stanislaw Cathedral, Amber gallery- museum and Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit in Vilnius, Trakai castle, Rundale Palace, the Dome Church, St.Jacob’s Church and St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Riga, Turaida Castle, the Dome Church and Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Tallinn.
Individual information package
Due to the renovation of the Kadriorg Palace in 2012, the Kadriorg Art Museum will be closed to the public as of 1 July 2012.“ For the groups, visit to the Kadriorg Palace will be replaced by visit the Kadriorg Park + KUMU museum.
Optinal add-ons (per person):
Transfer in Vilnius $35
Pre/Post Tour hotel $80
Lithuanian Cuisine dinner $50
Latvian Cuisine dinner $60
Estonian Cuisine dinner $60
4H Jurmala Tour $65
4H Kadriorg Park $65
Half board at hotels $280
Optional Spa in Druskininkai:
From $250 per person per night
Accomodations, meals and treatment
please ask us about details
Hotels:
Vilnius - "Novotel" or similar
Riga - "Radisson Blu Daugava" or similar
Tallinn - "Meriton Grand Hotel" or simiar
Rates per person:
$990.00 (double occupancy)
$1290.00 (single occupancy)






