Baltic Circle: Riga - Tallinn - Sigulda - Vilnius - Riga (8 days / 7 nights)
DAY 1: RIGA (arrival)
Overnight: RIGA
DAY 2: RIGA – PÄRNU - TALLINN (300 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Tallinn with the short stop in PÄRNU, Estonian "Summer Capital". This little town has been known as a summer health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830‘s. Further drive towards Tallinn. Arrival. Check-in. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: TALLINN
DAY 3: TALLINN
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning meeting with a local English speaking guide for a 3 hour excursion through Tallinn. The tour of this magnificent Hanseatic city covers the visit to the old town, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. You will get a chance to visit the upper (Toompea fortress and Parliament, Orthodox and Lutheran cathedrals, panoramic viewpoint) and lower (Town Hall square, Merchant Guild Houses) parts of the old town.
In the afternoon excursion to KUMU art museum, a new type of modern multifunctional art building that contains exhibition halls, lecture hall offering diverse facilities, and an educational centre for young visitors and for art lovers. On the way to the museum you will also pass the beautiful Kadriorg park with its palace, the seaside area to have a look at Russalka monument, Pirita Monastery and the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds where the famous song festivals take place. Return to Tallinn. Dinner at the restaurant in the city centre.
Overnight: TALLINN
DAY 4: TALLINN – TARTU – SIGULDA (380 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning departure to Sigulda. On the route stop in Tartu, an old scientific and educational city of Estonia. Visit of the most interesting parts of the city: Town Hall square, the St. John‘s Church, ruins of the Cathedral and the Tartu University. Continue to Sigulda. Short stop in Cesis, a small ancient town for a walk in Castle Park. Arrival to Sigulda. Check-in. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: SIGULDA
DAY 5: SIGULDA - VILNIUS (350 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning departure to Vilnius. On the way stop in Gauja National park, surrounded by hilly river banks and sandy caves. Visit to the 13th century Turaida castle, built under the order of Teutonic knight and Riga‘s bishop. The trip continues to Vilnius. Arrival.Check-in. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: VILNIUS
DAY 6: VILNIUS – TRAKAI - VILNIUS (50 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning meeting with your local English speaking guide for a 3 hours city tour of Vilnius, visiting the most magnificent places: Cathedral square, Presidential Palace square, Vilnius University, gothic corner with the churches of St. Anne and St. Bernardine, the old Jewish ghetto, Town Hall square, the Gates of Dawn.
In the afternoon a half day guided excursion to Trakai, former capital of the Grand Duke of Lithuania, surrounded by three lakes, known as the biggest Karaite minority town. Visit to the 15th century insular castle. After the visit we recommend you to taste the exclusive Karaite dish „Kibinai“. Return to Vilnius. Dinner at the restaurant in Vilnius old town.
Overnight: VILNIUS
DAY 7: VILNIUS - HILL OF CROSSES – RUNDALE - RIGA (350 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning departure to Riga. On the way through the natural countryside of Lithuania with its wide open views, you will visit the famous Hill of Crosses, with over 50,000 crosses built from different materials. Continuing to Riga, you will stop in Rundale for a short excursion to Rundale Palace, a baroque jewel designed by Italian architect F.B. Rastrelli, who is known for his world famous Hermitage palace in St. Petersburg. Arrival to Riga. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: RIGA
DAY 8: RIGA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time. Departure transfer to the airport of Riga.
The price includes:
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•7 overnights at the chosen hotel category
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•Daily breakfast
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•Half board (7 x times dinner)
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•Arrival and departure transfers
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•Private comfortable air-conditioned motor coach services according to the program
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•English speaking local guide services according to the program
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•English speaking escort throughout the travel
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•Entrances: KUMU art museum, Turaida castle, Vilnius University, Trakai castle, Rundale palace.
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•21st person free of charge in double room
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•Taxes