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Baltic Revelations Tour

Tallinn
13 Days / 9 locations in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Russia

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Vilnius
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva

Arrival in Vilnius, transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva or similar, check-in, welcome meeting

 
Day 2     Vilnius
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. 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: Mercure Riga Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. 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 at late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Mercure Riga or similar

 
Day 4     Riga - Jurmala
Accommodation: Mercure Riga Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. 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. The evening offers an organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

 
Day 5     Riga - Sigulda
Accommodation: Mercure Riga Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. After we got 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. The afternoon offers a visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. In the evening enjoy a Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest

 
Day 6     Riga - Parnu - Tallinn
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Olympia
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. 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     Tallinn
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Olympia
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. 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. The evening offers a medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv

 
Day 8     Tallinn - Lahemaa - Helsinki
Accommodation: Glo Hotel Art
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.

This day offers first a day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art or similar.

 
Day 9     Helsinki
Accommodation: Glo Hotel Art
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbors and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. In the afternoon an excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors

 
Day 10     Helsinki - St. Petersburg
Accommodation: Sokos Vasilievsky
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky or similar

 
Day 11     St. Petersburg
Accommodation: Sokos Vasilievsky
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy a visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.

 
Day 12     St. Petersburg
Accommodation: Sokos Vasilievsky
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is reserved for a visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, al visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy a Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti

 
Day 13     St. Petersburg
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport following 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 other language(s). 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
Welcome Meeting With Champagne Cocktail or Juice
Dinners As Mentioned
Sightseeing and Entrances Per Itinerary
Tour Escort
Airport Transfers by Private Car
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
Personlized Welcome Package
Ferry Ticket Tallinn-Helsinki Ow (2nd Class)
Portage at Hotels
Service of 1st Class Coach or 1st Class Minivan Throughout the Itinerary
Price Does Not Include
 Russian Visa
VIA-1269