   
Baltic Capitals Tour
in 2012
Vilnius-Riga–Tallinn
- 2012
6 Night/7 Day Tour with
guaranteed departures
Departure dates: 18 May,
8 Jun, 15Jun, 22Jun, 29Jun, 6Jul, 13Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3Aug,
10Aug, 17Aug, 24 Aug 2012
ITINERARY
Day 1 Friday: VILNIUS
Arrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer to the hotel (not
included). Check-in at the hotel. 7:00 p.m. welcome meeting at
the hotel with tour guide. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius HOTEL: Novotel or
similar
Day 2 Saturday: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS ( 50 km)
9:00 a.m. a city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for
more than 600 years. The tour includes: St.Peter and Paul’s
Church, Gediminas Castle, Cathedral Square with St. Stanislaw
Cathedral and Bell tower, St.Ann and Bernardines’ Church, Amber
gallery-museum, Užupis -one of the oldest districts of Vilnius,
mentioned in the historical sources as far back as the 16th
century, novo days the artists’ “republic”, which has its own
constitution, national anthem, calendar and map, 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. Afternoon
trip to Trakai (25 km 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 in the lake Galve.
Return to Vilnius. In the evening optional: dinner at Lithuanian
restaurant “ Lokys” or similar.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius HOTEL: Novotel or similar
Day 3 Sunday: VILNIUS- HILL OF CROSSES-RUNDALE-RIGA (380 km)
9:00 a.m. departure by coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia.
Stop at the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), the
unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small
hills. A further drive to Riga. Stop in Rundale. 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. OVERNIGHT: Riga HOTEL: RADISSON BLU
DAUGAVA or similar
Day 4 Monday: RIGA
9:00 a.m. a city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking
tour encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving
along the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the
City Canal Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the
Latvian National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau
Buildings of the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom
Monument, University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and
the Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you will
enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque
streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of
St.Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St.Jacob’s
Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle. Following the
visit of the famous market halls of Riga.
.Afternoon optional: excursion to Jurmala. In the evening
optional: dinner at Latvian restaurant “ Rozengrals ” or
similar.
OVERNIGHT: Riga HOTEL: RADISSON BLU DAUGAVA or similar
Day 5 Tuesday: RIGA-PÄRNU-TALLINN (300 km)
9:00 a.m. departure for Tallinn with a stop in Pärnu,
Estonian “Summer Capital”. This little town has been known as a
summer health resort since the first spa opened here in the
1830s. A further drive to Tallinn. Arrival in Tallinn, check-in
at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn HOTEL: MERITON GRAND HOTEL TALLLINN or
similar
Day 6 Wednesday: TALLINN
9:00 a.m. a city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of
Tallinn - an example of Gothic architecture in the Baltic and
Nordic countries. The tour includes Toompea Castle
fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), the Russian
Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky (19th century), Town Hall
Square (15th century), St. Catherine's Passage, where artists of
St. Catherine guild present their work, 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. OVERNIGHT: Tallinn HOTEL:
MERITON GRAND HOTEL TALLINN or similar
Day 7 Thursday: TALLINN Breakfast. End of the tour.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
· 6 nights at the 5/4 star hotels
· All hotel taxes
· Buffet breakfast daily
· Morning pool and gym at hotels Radisson Blu Daugava , Meriton
Grand Hotel and Artis
· Welcome cocktail at hotel in Vilnius
· Transportation by air-conditioned coach or minivan as per
itinerary on days 2-6
· English and German speaking guide escort on days 2-6
· Excursions as per itinerary
· Entrances to: St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Vilnius University
with St. John’s Church, St. Stanislaw Cathedral, Amber gallery-
museum and Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit in
Vilnius, Trakai castle, Rundale Palace, the Dome Church,
St.Jacob’s Church and St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Riga, the
Dome Church and Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in
Tallinn.
· Individual information package (city guides and program)
Prices in 2012 per person in Euro ($ rate varies depending
the exchange):
Euro 649 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 895 per person based on single occupancy
OPTIONAL :
· Arrival transfer in Vilnius: Car ( 1-2 person)- 39 EUR per
vehicle - Minivan (3-6 person)- 60 EUR per vehicle·
Additional night in Vilnius:
Hotel Novotel or similar
SGL 94 EUR per room per night, including breakfast
DBL 113 EUR per room per night, including breakfast
· Lithuanian dinner at restaurant “Lokys” or similar in
Vilnius –33 EUR p/p
· Excursion ( 4 hours) to Jurmala – 39 EUR p/p
· Latvian dinner at restaurant “ Rozengrals” or similar in Riga
– 39 EURp/p
· Excursion ( 3 hours) to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg
Palace-44 EURp/p
· Medieval dinner at restaurant “ Peppersack” or similar in
Tallinn- 39EURp/p
Additional night in Tallinn:
Hotel MERITON GRAND HOTEL TALLINN or similar
SGL 94 EUR per room per night, including breakfast
DBL 113 EUR per room per night, including breakfast.
· Departure transfer in Tallinn :
Car ( 1-2 person)- 39 EUR per vehicle
Minivan (3-6 person)- 60 EUR per vehicle
· Half board at hotels( 6 x dinners 3 course menu
+tea/coffee)-200 EUR p/p
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