Baltic Highlights
18 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023
25 Jun 2023 - 02 Jul 2023
02 Jul 2023 - 09 Jul 2023
09 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2023
23 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2023
30 Jul 2023 - 06 Aug 2023
06 Aug 2023 - 13 Aug 2023
13 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2023
20 Aug 2023 - 27 Aug 2023
27 Aug 2023 - 03 Sep 2023
03 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2023
10 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2023
17 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2023
24 Sep 2023 - 01 Oct 2023
01 Oct 2023 - 08 Oct 2023
08 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023
15 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2023
Vilnius
Riga
Tallinn
Vilnius
Package prices per person
EUR 745.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 300.00 (single supplement)
7 nights | 8 days
Day 1
Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva **** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Overnight in Vilnius.
Day 2
Breakfast at 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 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 Senoji Trobele.
Overnight in Vilnius.
Day 3
Breakfast at 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 late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.
Overnight in Riga.
Day 4
Breakfast at 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 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.
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel.
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 Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage.
In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Three.
Overnight in Riga.
Day 6
Breakfast at 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.
Overnight in Tallinn.
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel.
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 Restaurant Peppersack.
Overnight in Tallinn.
Day 8
Breakfast at hotel.
Optional transfer to airport.
Departure.
Including
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7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
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7 x buffet breakfast
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Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
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Personalised welcome package
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Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
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Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
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Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours
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Service of Portuguese speaking local guides for Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn city tours on tours GBH14, GBH18, GBH20, GBH22
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Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
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Portage at hotels
Optional
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Transfer airport to Hotel Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 45.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 65.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
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3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 45.00 pp
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Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele: EUR 40.00 pp
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4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp
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3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
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Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp
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4-hour excursion to Jurmala with City Museum: EUR 40.00 pp
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Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 45.00 pp
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3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 45.00 pp
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Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 45.00 pp
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Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 45.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 65.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
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Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 220.00 pp
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Supplement for accommodation at superior rooms at hotels: EUR 130.00 per person