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Baltic Highlights Light

8 Days / 4 locations in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia

An opportunity to experience the Baltic countries on a budget!

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Itinerary

 
Day 1     Vilnius
Accommodation: Europa City Vilnius
Meals: Breakfast

Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Europa City Vilnius or similar, Welcome meeting in the evening..

 
Day 2     Vilnius
Accommodation: Europa City Vilnius
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

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 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 a folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas.

 
Day 3     Vilnius - Riga
Accommodation: Tia Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hills 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 Tia or similar

 
Day 4     Riga
Accommodation: Tia Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Before we get acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of

discovering medieval Latvia. The 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. In the afternoon a visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. In the evening an organ concert at the Dome Cathedral

 
Day 5     Riga
Accommodation: Tia Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

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 a visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches.

 
Day 6     Riga - Parnu - Tallinn
Accommodation: Seaport Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

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 Seaport or similar

 
Day 7     Tallinn
Accommodation: Seaport Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

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 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 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. In the evening a medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack

 
Day 8     Tallinn
Meals: Breakfast

A transfer to airport after breakfast.

 

Notes

TOUR ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS

PLEASE NOTE: This tour is organized and operated by our Associate Office in Riga. Due to the nature of this tour organization departures are bi-lingual tours escorted in English and German. We hope this does not create any distraction and is understood it is a means to offer as much variety to the customers as possible.

Price Includes
Entrances As Mentioned
English and German Speaking Tour Escort
Service of 1st Class Coach or 1st Class Minivan Throughout the Itinerary
Personlized Welcome Package
Welcome Meeting With Juice
Dinners As Mentioned
Daily Breakfast
Airport Transfers Kirkenes
Hotel Accommodations
Price Does Not Include
 Air
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