"Baltic tour of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia with guaranteed departure dates"

Baltic Highlights
April-September 2010, 8 days / 7 nights.

Dates:
MBH01: 01.04-08.04.10
MBH02: 25.04-02.05.10
MBH03: 06.06-13.06.10
MBH04: 13.06-20.06.10
MBH05: 20.06-27.06.10
MBH06: 27.06-04.07.10
MBH07: 04.07-11.07.10
MBH08: 11.07-18.07.10
MBH09: 18.07-25.07.10
MBH10: 25.07-01.08.10
MBH11: 01.08-08.08.10
MBH12: 08.08-15.08.10
MBH13: 15.08-22.08.10
MBH14: 22.08-29.08.10
MBH15: 29.08-05.09.10
MBH16: 05.09-12.09.10

DAY 1 (Sunday): arrival Vilnius
Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Reval Lietuva**** / Hotel Radisson SAS Astorija***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.


DAY 2 (Monday): Vilnius
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 folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas.


DAY 3 (Tuesday): Vilnius-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 Reval Latvija**** / Hotel Reval Ridzene***** or similar.


DAY 4 (Wednesday): Riga
Before we get 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 Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.


DAY 5 (Thursday): Riga
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): Riga-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 Reval Olympia**** / Hotel Savoy Boutique**** or similar.


DAY 7 (Saturday): Tallinn
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 Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.


DAY 8 (Sunday): Tallinn departure
Optional transfer to airport.


Baltic Highlights
Package prices per person:
EUR 595.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 300.00 (single supplement)

Including:
• 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels (MBH) or superior 4-5 star hotels (MBD)
• 7 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter’s Church in Riga and medieval
Old Town Hall in Tallinn
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of French speaking tour escort on tour MBH04, MBH06, MBH08, MBH10, MBH12 and MBH14 / on all tours (MBD)
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT

To contact this tour operator please use the contact form next to the map on the right.

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Price/Person: 595 EUR
Number of participants
Duration: 8 Days

Area: Latvia Lithuania Estonia
The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   german
   english

Special Hints: Baltic tour with 16 guaranteed departure dates and fixed price.

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last update 13.02.10 | 3:27 PM

Guide details

Grand Baltics

Web: To contact this tour operator please use the contact form above.
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Vita
Grand Baltics is an Incoming Tour Operator offering a full range of services in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia for both individuals and groups. Our goal is to provide excellent service, make our clients feel welcome and cared about.

We offer:
- Accommodation for individuals and groups on request, Online hotel bookings, City Breaks
- Guaranteed tours to the Baltic Sea region
- SPA breaks & Recreation
- Comfortable transfer services, car and different transport rental
- Sightseeing tours with professional guides
- Catering
- Conference services
- Unique incentives
- Entertainment programs
- Sport activities and tours.

We invite everyone to join us on an unforgettable tour throughout the Baltics, exploring its historical Old Towns, discovering the wild nature and the traditions of our lands, experiencing the exciting nightlife of the capitals.

Sincerelly yours,
The team of Grand Baltics

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last update 13.02.10 | 3:15 PM

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