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Baltic Metropoles

10 days
9 nights

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PER PERSON :

$ 1,455.00 (double / twin)
$ 1,840.00 (single)

Optional Services
$ 60.00 (Roundtrip transfers)
$ 65.00 (Trakai Castle on Lake Galve)
$ 65.00 (Lithuanian Dinner in Vilnius)
$ 60.00 (Excursion to Jurmala)
$ 55.00 (Concert at the Dome Cathedral)
$ 70.00 (Gauja National Park in Latvia)
$ 65.00 (Etnography Open-Air Museum of Latvia)
$ 70.00 (Latvian Cuisine Dinner in Riga)
$ 65.00 (Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU)
$ 65.00 (Medieval Dinner in Tallinn)
$ 105.00 (Lahemaa National Park & Vodka Museum)
$ 85.00 (Suomenlinna Fortress by Water Taxi)

Dates:

Jun 02, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024 
Jun 09, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024 
Jun 16, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024 
Jun 23, 2024 - Jul 02, 2024 
Jun 30, 2024 - Jul 09, 2024 
Jul 07, 2024 - Jul 16, 2024 
Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 23, 2024 
Jul 21, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024 
Jul 28, 2024 - Aug 06, 2024 
Aug 04, 2024 - Aug 13, 2024 
Aug 11, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024 
Aug 18, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024 
Aug 25, 2024 - Sep 03, 2024 
Sep 01, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024 
Sep 08, 2024 - Sep 17, 2024 
Sep 15, 2024 - Sep 24, 2024 
Sep 22, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024 
Sep 29, 2024 - Oct 08, 2024 

Hotels:

  • Vilnius - Hotel Artis 4*
  • Riga - Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija 4*
  • Tallinn - Hotel Radisson Blu Olumpia 4*
  • Helsinki - Glo Art 4*

Listed hotels will be used on all tours. If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotels will be similar to those listed.

Included:

  • 9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
  • 9 x buffet breakfast
  • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
  • Personalised welcome package
  • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki
  • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
  • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours
  • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
  • Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class)
  • Luggage handling at the hotels

Optional Services:

Roundtrip transfers
Trakai Castle on Lake Galve (3H)
Lithuanian dinner at a local restaurant
Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral
Tour to Jurmala (4H)
Latvian dinner at a local restaurant
Gauja National Park
Ethnography Open Air Museum of Latvia
Excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU (3H)
Estonian medieval dinner at a local restaurant
Excursion to Lahemaa National Park (6H)
Excursion to the Suomenlinna Fortress (3H)

Itinerary:

Day 1  : Arrival in Vilnius

Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva 4**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

Overnight in Vilnius

Options: transfers
Day 2  : Vilnius

Vilnius Sightseeing

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 a local restaurnt.

Overnight in Vilnius (B)

Options: Excursion to Trakai, Lithuanian dinner
Day 3  : Vilnius - Hill of Crosses - Rundale - Riga

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 Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.

Overnight in Riga (B)

Day 4  : Riga

Riga Sightseeing

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.

Overnight in Riga (B)

Options: Excursion to Jūrmala, organ concert at the Dome Cathedral
Day 5  : Riga

Explore on your own or optional tours

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 Ethnography Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. 

In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish local restaurant.

Overnight in Riga (B)

Options: Excursion to Gauja National Park, Ethnographical Open Air Museum, Latvian dinner
Day 6  : Riga - Parnu - 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 4**** or similar.

Overnight in Tallinn (B)

Day 7  : Tallinn

Tallinn Sightseeing

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 a local restaurant.

Overnight in Tallinn (B)

Options: Excursion to Kadriorg Park and KUMU, Estonian medieval dinner
Day 8  : Tallinn - Helsinki

Baltic Sea Ferry

This day offers an optional 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 Radisson Blu Seaside****  or similar.

Overnight in Helsinki (B)

Options: Excursion to Lahemaa National Park
Day 9  : Helsinki

Helsinki Sightseeing

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 harbours 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. 

The afternoon offers an optional 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.

Overnight in Helsinki (B)

Options: Excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress
Day 10  : Departure from Helsinki

Optional transfer to the airport. (B)

Options: transfers

Notes:

Max group size is 36 people, however only 2-3 departure per season operate with a max. number of people. On the average the group size is 20-25 people per bus.

Tour leader speaks English and German. For all local sightseeing tours the group is divided into 2 smaller groups by language. These tours are conducted either in English only or German only.