On Thursday depart U.S.A. for Vilnius.
2nd
Day/Fri -
VILNIUS.
Arrival in Vilnius. Individual Check-in at the hotel. 7:00
pm welcome meeting at the hotel where you will be greeted by tour representative.
(B) Optional transfers on arrival are available for $40 per taxi.
3rd Day/Sat - VILNIUS/Trakai. 9:00
am city tour of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The tour includes: St.Peter and Paul‘s Church,
Gediminas castle, Cathedral Square, St.Ann and Bernadine's‘ Church, the Gates of Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with St.John‘s Church.
Lunch at Old Town restaurant. Afternoon trip to
Trakai (16 miles from Vilnius), the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the insular castle of the 14th century, erected on a small island on the lake
Galve. 6:00 pm return
to Vilnius. Optional dinner at Lithuanian restaurant. (B)
4th
Day/Sun
- VILNIUS/Hill of Crosses/Rundale/RIGA. 9:00
am departure by
coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Short stop at the Hill of Crosses, the
unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Visit to Rundale
Palace of the 18th century, a beautiful late baroque palace in Latvia. It is a splendid example of the early work of famous Italian architect
F.B.Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga, check-in at the hotel.
(B)
5th Day/Mon - RIGA.
9:00 am city tour of Riga, visiting medieval Hanseatic Town, Riga Castle, St. Peter‘s Church, Dome Cathedral, the Old Guild Houses.
Afternoon optional excursion to Jurmala. In the evening, optional dinner at
Latvian restaurant (B).
6th
Day/Tue - RIGA/Parnu/TALLINN.
9:00 am departure for Tallinn with a stop in Pärnu, Estonian "Summer
Capital". This little town is known as a health resort since the first spa
opened here in the 1830s. A further drive to Tallinn. Arrival in Tallinn,
check-in at the hotel. (B)
7th Day/Wed
- TALLINN. 9:00
am a city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of Tallinn-an example of Gothic architecture. The tour includes: Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), the Old Guild, St.Olaf’s Church. Afternoon
optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace.
In the evening, optional dinner at medieval restaurant "Peppersack" or
similar.
(B)
8th
Day/Thu - TALLIN. After breakfast
end of the tour. (B)
Transfers
on arrival and departure are available at $50 per car (max 2 per car).
You may
extend your stay in Europe to visit another country.
Pre/Post Tour Hotel Accommodation:
Hotel in Vilnius ARTIS or similar
Sgl - $130per room/per night with breakfast
Dbl - $150 per room/per night with breakfast
Hotel in Tallinn MERITON GRAND HOTEL TALLINN or similar
Sgl - $160 per room/per night with breakfast
Dbl - $150 per room/per night with breakfast
YOUR HOTELS:
VILNIUS
-
Artis or similar
RIGA
-
Radisson SAS Daugava or similar
TALLINN
- Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn or similar
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