Baltic Symphony

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Visit the Baltic countries including the island of Saaramaa!

Itinerary

Arrival in Tallinn, private ransfer to Hotel Hyatt Place**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

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 morning walking tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we Tallinn Town Hall, Great Guild Hall, Toompea with its Castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Mary’s Cathedral. 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 Maikrahv.

Departing from Tallinn, we drive to the seaside town of Haapsalu, famous for its wooden architecture, tranquil atmosphere, and rich cultural heritage. We stroll along the romantic promenade and enjoy views of the Haapsalu Episcopal Castle. After the visit, we continue to the islands and stop at the Muhu Museum. Crossing the causeway to Saaremaa, we arrive in Kuressaare in the late afternoon, the island’s inviting capital. Check in at Hotel Georg Ots Spa**** or similar

This full-day tour explores Saaremaa’s most iconic sights. We begin with a visit to Kaali Meteorite Crater, before continuing north to Angla Windmill Hill to see the island’s traditional windmills and rural heritage. From there, we head to Panga Cliff. In the afternoon, we travel south along the island to the scenic Sõrve Peninsula, where we visit the historic Sõrve Lighthouse

Departing from Kuressaare, we travel back to the mainland and head south toward Latvia, enjoying scenic views of Estonia’s countryside along the way. Our journey includes a stop in the lively seaside town of Pärnu, known for its sandy beaches, charming streets, and relaxed atmosphere. Here, we take time to stroll through the town centre or along the promenade. Continuing onward, we cross into Latvia and arrive in Riga, the vibrant capital known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar

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 morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including 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.

Departing from Riga, this journey heads south through the Latvian countryside with the first stop in Jelgava. We then continue to the magnificent Rundale Palace, one of the finest Baroque palaces in the Baltics. The route continues to Bauska, where there is an opportunity to explore the charming town and the historic Bauska Castle. From there, we cross into Lithuania and continue onward to Kaunas, arriving in the evening in Lithuania’s vibrant second-largest city. Check in at Hotel Kaunas**** or similar

We begin the day with a tour of the city, known for its rich history and vibrant atmosphere. We explore the charming Old Town, stroll along Laisves Aleja, and admire landmarks such as Kaunas Castle and the Town Hall Square an visit the Art Deco Museum Kaunas, showcasing the city’s unique interwar architecture and design, as well as the beautiful Pazaislis Monastery. From there we continue our journey towards Vilnius, arriving in the late afternoon in the capital and check in at Hotel AC Marriott**** or similar.

Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes us to the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anna’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 an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele is on our program.

Airport transfer after breakfast.

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