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Tallinn -Europe Capital of Culture 2011 !

4 Days / 1 location in Estonia

The tradition of the European Capital of Culture has given more than 40 cities an opportunity to present their distinct and diverse culture to millions of people from all over the world during one year. In 2011 it is Tallinn,s turn !!

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Tallinn
Accommodation: Von Stackelberg Hotel

Arrival in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, where you have a private transfer to Hotel von Stackelberg, located in the restored city estat of Baron Theophil von Stackelberg. Welcome meeting in the evening.

 
Day 2     Tallinn
Accommodation: Von Stackelberg Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility 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 city is deserveingly the

cultural capital of Europe 2011and offers and abundance of

cultural activities. During the morning walking tour of the Old

Town we see the Toompea Castle, the Dome Church,

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town

Hall. In the afternoon an excursion is offered to

Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art

collections. The evening offers optional possibilities to

participate in the activities of Tallinn 2011.

 
Day 3     Tallinn
Accommodation: Von Stackelberg Hotel

The day offers and 6-hours excursion to the the

Lahemaa National Park, which has been a protected park

since the 1970s and offers a blend of unspoiled flora and

fauna, untouched rivers and lakes, small quaint villages and

coastal towns, sandy beaches and old manor houses.

During the trip we visit the ethnographic village in Altja, the

harbor in Vergi and the coastal towns of Vosu and Kasmu.

The highlights of the trip are the visits to Vihula Manor, a

charming 16th century estate, which has been complete

restored and to Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Prahlen

family. The afternoon and evening offers optional possibilities

to participate in the activities of Tallinn 2011.

 
Day 4     Tallinn

After breakfast, a transfer to the airport or harbor.

 
Price Includes

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