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₤ 495 (double ocupancy)
₤ 250 (single supplement)
DAY 1 (SUNDAY) Arrival in the capital of Lithuania - Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Reval Lietuva**** or similar, check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Vilnius.
DAY 2 (MONDAY) The morning sightseeing city tour includes a panoramic and walking tour of the Old Town with Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, Vilnius Cathedral, 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 folklore dinner at Restaurant Marceliukes Kletis.
DAY 3 (TUESDAY) 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 Reval Latvija**** or similar.
DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY) Before we get acquainted with Riga we’ll have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour of this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We’ll listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida, and see Maja’s Tombstone, the ruins of the Episcopal Castle, the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword and the mysterious Gutman Cave before we return to Riga.
DAY 5 (THURSDAY) Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, 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. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.
DAY 6 (FRIDAY) The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort and a leisurely stroll along the beach. The balance of the day goes through the
North Estonian land of forests to Tallinn, check-in at Hotel Reval Olympia**** or similar.
DAY 7 (SATURDAY) Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility 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, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Rocca-Al-Mare Parkmuseum, a spacious exposition of 18th century Estonian countryside life. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 8 (SUNDAY) Optional transfer to airport.
Price includes:
- 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels;
- 7 x buffet breakfast;
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice;
- Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, Dome Cathedral in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn;
- Service of English peaking tour escort on all tours;
- Service of 1st class motor coaches throughout the itinerary;
- Portage at hotels;
- Service and VAT.
Optional services: - Transfer airport to Hotel Reval Lietuva: £14.00 for private car (1-3 persons), £25.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons);
- 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: £ 18.00 pp;
- Folklore dinner at Restaurant Marceliukes Kletis: £ 18.00 pp;
- 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: £ 25.00 pp;
- 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: £21.00 pp;
- Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: £ 21.00 pp;
- 3-hour excursion to Rocca-al-Mare Parkmuseum: £ 18.00 pp;
- Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: £ 21.00 pp;
- Transfer Hotel Reval Olumpia to airport: £14.00 for private car (1-3 persons), £ 25.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons);
- Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): £ 91.00 pp.
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