Baltic Highlights (8 Days/ 7 Nights)

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Full description Discover the Baltic capitals on this exciting itinerary. From the impressive Vilnius with its medieval buildings, to Riga with its diverse architecture and optional excursions to places like Trakai and Jurmala. Then, continue to Tallinn, a charming blend of medieval and modern. Enjoy visits to historical sites and the option to explore Kadriorg Park and the KUMU Art Museum. Finally, depart from Tallinn with unforgettable memories.

Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival Vilnius
Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva **** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

Day 2 (Monday): Vilnius
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 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 Senoji Trobele.

Day 3 (Tuesday): 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 Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.

Day 4 (Wednesday): Riga
Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga 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 an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Day 5 (Thursday): Riga
After we got acquainted with Riga, we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional 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 enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Three.

Day 6 (Friday): Riga-Tallinn
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

Day 7 (Saturday): Tallinn
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 us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

Day 8 (Sunday): Tallinn Departure
Optional transfer to airport. Additional information At the time of booking, additional services can be added for an extra fee. You can add the following services:Transfer airport to Hotel Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai CastleLithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor MuseumOrgan concert at the Dome Cathedral4-hour excursion to Jurmala with City MuseumLatvian dinner at Restaurant Forest3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMUMedieval dinner at Restaurant PeppersackTransfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airportHalf board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea)Supplement for accommodation at superior rooms at hotelsPlease note that if you add the transfer service from the airport to the hotel you must add the information of your arrival flight to the destination, otherwise you must approach the meeting point by your own means Inclusions 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels7 buffet breakfastWelcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juicePersonalised welcome package Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in TallinnService of English, Italian and German speaking tour escortService of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itineraryPortage at hotels Exclusions Hotel pick-up and drop-offTickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther services not specified Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 36 days before the service. Cancellations between 35 days and 15 days, reimbursement of 50% of the amount of the service. Cancellations between 14 days and 8 days, reimbursement of 25% of the amount of the service. Cancellations between 7 days and 1 day, refund of 10% of the amount of the service. Cancellation with less time or no show no refund is made Meeting point Radisson Blu Lietuva Hotel, Vilnius. Lithuania