Classical Baltics
7 days and 6 nights
Day 1: Vilnius (arrival)
Arrival in Vilnius, transfer to hotel, check-in and free time.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
Day 2: Vilnius – Trakai
Vilnius is famous for being the most baroque city in the Nordic Europe, for all these little narrow streets and for beautiful panorama with the numerous belfries.
During the tour you will visit: Cathedral Square and the Cathedral, Castle Street, Town Hall square, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, St. Ann and Bernadine’s Church known as the Gothic corner of Vilnius, the Gate of Dawn with the holy image of the Virgin Mary, the Jewish ghetto, Vilnius University, Presidential Palace and the Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church, referred as the pearl of Lithuania for the dazzling white and gorgeous decorations made by Italian craftsmen.
Free time for lunch.
After lunch 3 hour guided tour to Trakai located 28 km from Vilnius, where you will discover a beautiful red brick castle built on an island in the middle of the lake.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
Day 3: Vilnius – Hill of Crosses – Rundale – Riga
The Hill of Crosses is famous for thousands of big and little crosses built on an old mound making the place unique in the world.
Free time for lunch.
Departure to Rundale Palace known as the only surviving baroque stylepalace in the Baltic countries. During a guided visit you will discover the beauty and exceptionalness of a master work of the author of the winterplace of St. Petersburg - F. B. Rastrelli.
OVERNIGHT: Riga
Day 4: Riga
Riga is a city of big inspiration. While walking the streets of old town youwill be able to feel that every corner of it is built by seeking perfectionism.
During the tour you will visit: Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s church, guild houses that once belonged to the merchants of Hanseatic League, the Sweden gate, the ensemble of three buildings erected in the Middle Ages and often called the three brothers, St. Jacob’s church, Parliament House, the old Riga Castle, the Tower of Sand, Livu square, Latvian National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Art Nouveau district, the beautiful Statue of Liberty and the surrounding park with its water channels.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon free time or additional sightseeing upon request.
OVERNIGHT: Riga
Day 5: Riga – Sigulda/Turaida – Parnu – Tallinn
Departure to Sigulda and Turaida, where you will visit the historical part ofthe Gauja National park. During the guided tour you will be acquainted with Turaida castle, Hill of Dainu, Gutmana cave, Sigulda modern castle and Sigulda old caste ruins.
Free time for lunch.
Departure to Parnu, major Estonian sea resort. One hour stop, which includes brief introduction to town’s history and a walk on main Parnu pedestrian street.
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn
Day 6: Tallinn
Tallinn is well known for its lovely Hanseatic old town and beautiful panorama views. Tallinn is remembered by its visitors as a very vivid city where old and modern combines in harmony; and buildings built from the local material – limestone.
During the tour you will visit: the upper part of old town called Toompea: Alexander Nevsky Orthodox church built in 1900, the oldest country’s church Toomkirik built in 1233, the Estonian parliament and the upper part of the old town surrounding fortress walls and towers, two different view points for panorama views; lower part of old town: Town Hall, Merchant Guild Houses and a market of local handicrafts.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon free time or additional sightseeing upon request.
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn
Day 7: Tallinn (departure for home country)
Free time or additional sightseeing upon request.
Transfer to Tallinn airport.
The tour includes:
- 6 overnights in a 3, 4 or 5 star category hotel.
- Breakfasts at the hotel.
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- Transport service during the tour by a comfortable air-conditioned coach.
- Entrances to Vilnius University, Trakai castle, Rundale palace, St. Peter Church+Panorama Tower, Riga's Dome Cathedral, Turaida castle.
- Tour leader escort during all tour.
- Guide services during Vilnius city tour, Trakai tour, Hill of Cross visit, Rundale palace visit, Riga city tour, Sigulda/Turaida tour, Tallinn city tour.
