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Travel to the Baltics

CLASSICAL BALTICS I TOUR

ESTONIA - LATVIA - LITHUANIA - ESTONIA

2006

8 DAYS

By Private Coach

From: Tallinn back to Tallinn

TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Visit the three independent Baltic Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on this escorted motor coach tour.

Guaranteed Departures/Wednesdays 2006

Jun  14, 21, 28
Jul   05, 12, 19, 26
Aug  02, 09, 16, 23, 30

WEDNESDAY  TALLINN                                                                                                                                 Arrival in Tallinn. Individual transfer to your hotel (not included). At 7:00 p.m. welcome drink at the hotel where you will be greeted by tour guide or representative.  Overnight at Meriton Grand Hotel or similar.

THURSDAY   TALLINN - TARTU - SIGULDA
Morning departure for Sigulda. Stopover in Tartu, the second largest town in Estonia. A city tour of Tartu, including Tartu University, Toome Hill Park with its monuments, sculptured bridges and ruins of gothic church and a panorama view of the town with Jaani Church and Town Hall Square. Further driving to Sigulda in Latvia.  Short stop in a small ancient town of Cesis for a walk in Castle Park. Arrival in Sigulda, check-in at the hotel.  Overnight at Hotel Sigulda or similiar.

FRIDAY  SIGULDA - VILNIUS
In the morning a short walk in Gauja National Park, including visit to Turaida Castle and the ruins of the 13th  century Crusader Castle in Sigulda. Further driving to Vilnius. Afternoon arrival in Vilnius, check-in at the hotel.   Overnight at Hotel Europa Royale Vilnius or similar.

SATURDAY  VILNIUS
In the morning a city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The tour includes: St.Peter and Paul's Church, Cathedral Square, St.Ann and Bernardines` Church, Vilnius Lithuaniathe 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 and evening free. Overnight at Hotel Europa Royale Vilnius or similar.

SUNDAY   VILNIUS - TRAKAI - RIGA    
A morning departure by coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia with a trip to Trakai (25 km from Vilnius), 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 Galvė. For ages it served as a defensive structure and residence of Lithuanian Grand Dukes.  Before Riga, stop for a visit to Rundale Palace, a beautiful, late baroque, 18th century 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 at Hotel Europa Royale Riga or similar..

MONDAY       RIGA
A morning city tour of Riga, visiting medieval Hanseatic town, Riga Castle, St. Peter`s Church, the Old Guild Houses. Afternoon and evening free. Overnight at Hotel Europa Royale Riga or similar..

TUESDAY       RIGA - PARNU - TALLINN
A morning departure to Tallinn with a stop in Parnu known as the summer capital. This little town is known as a health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830s. Continue on to Tallinn and check in to the hotel. Overnight at Meriton Grand Hotel or similar.

Riga1.jpg (17347 bytes)WEDNESDAY      TALLINN
A morning city tour visiting the Old Town.  The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church, Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij, Town Hall Square, the Old Guild and St. Olaf's Church.
The tour then ends at about noon.

FROM:
$1195  per person double
$  445  single supplement

INCLUDES:
- 7 nights at First Class Hotels
- Daily Breakfast                                                                                                                                             - 1 Welcome drink
- Transportation by air conditioned coach
- Sightseeing per itinerary                                                                                                                               
- Local Tour Guides
- Tax and Service Charges
- Individual information package (city guides and program)
 

(PLEASE INQUIRE FOR AIRFARES FROM USA)

TOUR ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS

PLEASE NOTE: This tour is organized and operated by our Associate Office in Vilnius. Due to the nature of this tour organization, some attendees and tour escorts may leave at transit points and tour departures are bi-lingual tours escorted in English plus another language.. We hope this does not create any distraction and is understood it is a means to offer as much variety to the customers as possible. 

(LTX 090105)

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