A GLIMPSE OF THE
BALTICS, HELSINKI & ST. PETERSBURG TOUR
11
DAYS
2006
Vilnius – Riga
-Tallinn - Helsinki - St. Petersburg
By Private Coach
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
FRIDAYS
 2006
Jun 09,
16, 23, 30
Jul 07, 14, 21, 28
Aug 04, 11, 18, 25
Sep 15
Oct 13
Nov 10
Dec 01, 22
TOUR
DESCRIPTION:
Visit the three
independent Baltic Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania plus
Helsinki and St. Petrsburg on this scorted motor coach tour. Emphasis
is on the capitals.
FRI
VILNIUS
Arrival transfer with private driver
and guide. Check-in at the hotel. At
7:00 p.m. welcome drink at the hotel where you will
be greeted by tour guide or representative. Overnight
at Europa Royale Hotel Vilnius
or similar.
SATURDAY
VILNIUS
After breakfast, a morning
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, 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 and evening free.
 SUNDAY
VILNIUS - TRAKAI -
RIGA
Morning
departure by coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia.
Visit to Trakai and its 14th century castle erected
on a small island in Lake Galve. Later, a short stop to
visit 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 at
Europa Royale Riga Hotel or similar
in Riga.
MONDAY
RIGA
After breakfast, a city tour of
Riga visiting Riga Castle, St. Peter's Church, Dome Cathedral and the
Old Guild Houses. Afternoon and evening free.Overnight
at Europa Royale Riga Hotel or
similar
in Riga.
 TUESDAY
RIGA - PARNU - TALLINN
After breakfast, depart for Tallinn with a stop in Parnu-Estonia's
summer capital. This little town has been known as a health resort since
the first spa opened here in the 1830s. Continue
on toTallinn and check-in
at the hotel. Overnight at Meriton Grand Hotel
or similar in Tallinn.
WEDNESDAY TALLINN
A morning 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 Nevskij (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th
century), the Old Guild, St.Olaf's Church. Afternoon free.
Overnight at Meriton Grand Hotel
or similar.
THURSDAY
TALLINN - HELSINKI
After breakfast a private
transfer to the harbor for the morning ferry to Helsinki. A city tour
includes all the most interesting parts of Helsinki such as the
historical center, Senate Square, the Parliament Building and Finlandia
Hall. Stop at Sibelius Monument and the Church in The Rock. Overnight
at Holiday Inn Center Hotel or similar.
FRIDAY
HELSINKI - ST.
PETERSBURG
After breakfast a train to St.
Petersburg at 7:42 am. Arrive at 2:23 pm and transfer to the Hotel
Rocco Forte d' Angleterre or similar. Optional tour to St. Issac's
Cathedral.
SATURDAY
ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast a city tour of
St. Petersburg includes the Admiralty, Neva River embankments, Nevsky
Prospect,
Peter & Paul Fortress and Decembrists' Square. In the aftrnoon a visit
to the Hermitage-one of the largest museum collections of Western
European Art.
SUNDAY
ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast an excursion to
Peterhoff, the famous imperial summer residence of Peter the Great.
Visit the Grand Palace and the park with sculpture and the cascading
fountains.
MONDAY
ST. PETERSBURG
After breakfast, a private
transfer to the airport.
FROM:
$2405 per person double
$1125 single supplement
INCLUDES:
- 10 nights at First Class Hotels
- Daily Breakfast
- 1 Welcome drink
- Transportation by air conditioned coach
- Train Helsinki-St. Petersburg
- Private transfer on arrival & departure
- Sightseeing per itinerary
- 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 other 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 090805)
7 Days Through Via Baltica
ESTONIA-LITHUANIA-LATVIA
By Ship and Private Coach
Classical Baltica
LITHUANIA-LATVIA-ESTONIA
By Private Coach 8 days
Baltic Capitals
Riga Tallinn Helsinki St. Petersburg
Baltic Sea Capitals with St.
Petersburg
By Private Coach 10 days
Baltic Triangle
8 Days By
Private Coach
FINLAND - RUSSIA - ESTONIA
Highlights
of the Baltic Countries
8 DAYS
By Private Coach
from Vilnius via Riga to Tallinn
CLASSICAL
BALTICS I TOUR
8 DAYS By Private Coach
From: Tallinn back to Tallinn
CLASSICAL
BALTICS II TOUR
9 DAYS By Private Coach
From: Riga and back to Riga
CLASSICAL
BALTICS III TOUR
9 DAYS By Private Coach
From: Vilnius back to Vilnius
CLASSICAL BALTICS III TOUR PLUS CURONIAN SPIT
16 DAYS By Private Coach
From: Vilnius back to Vilnius
GLIMPSE OF THE BALTICS & ST. PETERSBURG TOUR
9 DAYS By Private Coach
Vilnius - Riga -Tallinn - St. Petersburg
Grand Tour
of the Baltic States
10 Days By Private
Coach
ESTONIA - LATVIA - LITHUANIA
ST. PETERSBURG, RIGA & TALLINN
6 days by Private Coach, Train & Ship
RUSSIA-LATVIA-ESTONIA
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