1. Baltic States (9 days / 8 nights)
The wonderful chance to visit the three BALTIC STATES – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
FRIDAY - VILNIUS
Arrival in Vilnius - capital of Lithuania. Optional- transfer to your Radisson SAS ASTORIA Hotel****. Check-in at hotel.
Afternoon at leisure. Time to explore Vilnius on your own.
SATURDAY - VILNIUS
Morning - Vilnius sightseeing tour including visits to the medieval as well as modern sections of the city. See the grand Cathedral of Peter & Paul, the small church of St. Anna - a gem of Gothic architecture and University of Vilnius. Afternoon at leisure.
SUNDAY - VILNIUS
After breakfast sightseeing tour to Trakai (27 km) - the former capital of Lithuania. On the beautifully situated island in the middle of the lake there is the 14th century red brick castle which now houses the History Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
MONDAY - VILNIUS - RIGA
After breakfast, departure by coach to Riga. En route visit the splendid 18th century Rundale Palace - the former residence of the Duke of Kurland.
Arrival in Riga, check in at Hotel de Rome.
TUESDAY - RIGA
After breakfast Riga City Tour. The Old Town will delight you with the colourfully restored merchant’s residences, the cosy beer cellars and cafes, historical monuments like the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower and more. View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture. Afternoon at leisure.
WEDNESDAY - RIGA
Sigulda sightseeing tour. Sigulda is often called the "Latvian Switzerland" because of the beauty of its landscape. Visit the 13th century Knight’s Castle, the mysterious Gutmana Cave linked to a romantic medieval love legend. Afternoon at leisure.
THURSDAY - RIGA - TALLINN
After breakfast departure by coach to Tallinn. En route sightseeing at the Ethnographical Open Air Museum in the outskirts of Riga to see traditional Latvian rural buildings, oldest dating from the 17th century. View the Baltic Sea Coast, orientation sightseeing of Estonian Town Parnu.
Arrival in Tallinn, check in at Radisson SAS Tallinn Hotel****.
FRIDAY - TALLINN
After breakfast Tallinn City tour visiting the medieval Upper and Lower town, Song Festival grounds and Pirita.
Afternoon at leisure.
SATURDAY - TALLINN
Breakfast.
Departure. Optional - transfers.
3 nights stay in Vilnius - Radisson SAS ASTORIA Hotel****,
3 nights stay in Riga - Hotel de Rome*****,
2 nights stay in Tallinn - Radisson SAS Tallinn Hotel****.
Departures:
May 27 - June 04, June 10 - June 18, June 24- July 02, July 08 – July 16, July 15 – July 23, July 22 – July 30, July 29 – Aug 06, Aug 05 – Aug 13, Aug 19 - Aug 27, Sep 02 - Sep 10, Sep 16 - Sep 24, Sep 30 - Oct 08