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Baltic Tour

7 days / 6 nights

Dates of operation: On request

The tour embraces all three Baltic countries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, each of which has its own distinctive cultural tradition and historical heritage. The three capitals are renowned for their charming old town areas, full of architectural gems. The captivating countryside is worth discovering for its quaint towns and unique landscapes. Special attention has been paid to the choice of hotels; they are all small and nicely located in the old parts of the cities, making the stay even more enjoyable in authentic surroundings.

Day 1: Tallinn – Gateway to the Baltics
Arrival in Tallinn airport or harbour. Meet and greet by your local guide, transfer by private sedan car to your hotel. Overnight at one of the nice and charming small hotels (e.g. Merchant’s House Hotel) in the Old City of Tallinn.

Day 2: Tallinn
After breakfast you will explore the city’s most important sights on a three-hour walking tour of the old parts of the city. You have time for a stroll to enjoy the wealth of its medieval architecture. From Toompea, the Castle hill, you have a magnificent view over the city and the Baltic Sea.
Overnight in Tallinn. (B)

Day 3: Via Baltica
You travel along the famous Via Baltica from Tallinn via Pärnu where stop of ca.1 hour and onwards to Riga, the capital of Latvia. In August 1989 the Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians formed a human chain through all the three countries, and Via Baltica became to symbolise the road to freedom. Arrival in Riga in the evening. Overnight at one of the small hotels of the city (e.g. Konventa Seta Hotel). (B) Car 270 km.

Day 4: Riga–a Lesson of Architectural Styles
The morning sightseeing introduces Riga’s historic sights, which display a wide variety of architectural styles. Overnight in Riga. (B)

Day 5: Lithuania – Outpost of Latin Culture
Tour proceeds to the town of Siauliai, you will see a spectacular sight: a mound covered with thousands of big and small crosses. The locals call this place the Hill of Crosses. Then onwards to Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania where stop of ca. 1 hour. Continue towards Vilnius where overnight in one of the small hotels (e.g. Hotel Artis). (B) Car 445 km / 277 miles.

Day 6: Vilnius
In the morning you will get a close view of the monumental sights of Vilnius, all bearing witness to the rich history of the city. They include the Cathedral, the University, which dates back to the 1570’s, and the white church of Saints Peter and Paul. Overnight in Vilnius. (B)

Day 7: Back home
Transfer to Vilnius airport for your flight home. (B)

Prices per Person (min 2 persons)
In shared twin room USD 1904.00
Single supplement On request only
Child under 12 years in extra bed
sharing the room with two adults On request only

Tour includes:

accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with bath or shower
6 breakfasts
transportation by private car with driver; arrival & departure airport transfers, transfers Tallinn - Riga & Riga - Vilnius
local English speaking guide for walking sightseeing tours (3hrs) in Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga and for arrival transfer in Tallinn
service charges and taxes on included items

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>		Travel to Scandinavia - Independent Tour Baltic Tour 7 days / 6 nights Dates of operation: On request The tour embraces all three Baltic countries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, each of which has its own distinctive cultural tradition and historical heritage. The three capitals are renowned for their charming old town areas, full of architectural gems. The captivating countryside is worth discovering for its quaint towns and unique landscapes. Special attention has been paid to the choice of hotels; they are all small and nicely located in the old parts of the cities, making the stay even more enjoyable in authentic surroundings. Day 1: Tallinn – Gateway to the Baltics Arrival in Tallinn airport or harbour. Meet and greet by your local guide, transfer by private sedan car to your hotel. Overnight at one of the nice and charming small hotels (e.g. Merchant’s House Hotel) in the Old City of Tallinn. Day 2: Tallinn After breakfast you will explore the city’s most important sights on a three-hour walking tour of the old parts of the city. You have time for a stroll to enjoy the wealth of its medieval architecture. From Toompea, the Castle hill, you have a magnificent view over the city and the Baltic Sea. Overnight in Tallinn. (B) Day 3: Via Baltica You travel along the famous Via Baltica from Tallinn via Pärnu where stop of ca.1 hour and onwards to Riga, the capital of Latvia. In August 1989 the Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians formed a human chain through all the three countries, and Via Baltica became to symbolise the road to freedom. Arrival in Riga in the evening. Overnight at one of the small hotels of the city (e.g. Konventa Seta Hotel). (B) Car 270 km. Day 4: Riga–a Lesson of Architectural Styles The morning sightseeing introduces Riga’s historic sights, which display a wide variety of architectural styles. Overnight in Riga. (B) Day 5: Lithuania – Outpost of Latin Culture Tour proceeds to the town of Siauliai, you will see a spectacular sight: a mound covered with thousands of big and small crosses. The locals call this place the Hill of Crosses. Then onwards to Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania where stop of ca. 1 hour. Continue towards Vilnius where overnight in one of the small hotels (e.g. Hotel Artis). (B) Car 445 km / 277 miles. Day 6: Vilnius In the morning you will get a close view of the monumental sights of Vilnius, all bearing witness to the rich history of the city. They include the Cathedral, the University, which dates back to the 1570’s, and the white church of Saints Peter and Paul. Overnight in Vilnius. (B) Day 7: Back home Transfer to Vilnius airport for your flight home. (B) Prices per Person (min 2 persons) In shared twin room USD 1904.00 Single supplement On request only Child under 12 years in extra bed sharing the room with two adults On request only Tour includes: accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with bath or shower 6 breakfasts transportation by private car with driver; arrival & departure airport transfers, transfers Tallinn - Riga & Riga - Vilnius local English speaking guide for walking sightseeing tours (3hrs) in Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga and for arrival transfer in Tallinn service charges and taxes on included items [Return to Scandinavian Travel]
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