Tour Classical Baltics | Visit Latvia

Accommodation

• Accommodation in 4-star hotels (exception: 3 * hotel in Nida) • Daily breakfast buffet • City tax in all cities

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Meals

Dinner in the Lithuanian restaurant "Pilies Katpedele" or similar in Vilnius 40 EURO per person • Dinner in the restaurant "Forto Dvaras" or similar in Klaipeda - 40 EURO per person • Dinner in the Latvian restaurant “Melnais Kiploks” or similar. in Riga - 45 EURO per person • Dinner in the restaurant "Maikrahv" or similar in Tallinn - 45 EURO per person • Half board (14 x dinner, 3-course menu, tea/coffee) in the hotels - 440 EURO per person • Culinary delight package with Trakai: tasting Kibinai in Trakai (2x Kibinas + broth), tasting Lithuanian snacks in Pakruojis (black bread, curd cheese with caraway seeds, ham, honey, Kastinys with hot potatoes, herbal tea and Kisielius), tasting balsam in Riga (50ml balm + tea / coffee + 2x truffle) - 45 EURO per person (bookable if the optional excursion to Trakai is choosed)

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Guide

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Others

• Ferry from Klaipeda to the Curonian Spit and national park fees • Guided tours • Entrance fees • Dinners at the citie restaurants

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Day 1 Day 1: Riga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Riga

Fly to Riga and collect the hire car at the airport. Drive to the hotel for two nights.

OVERNIGHT: Riga
Day 2 Day 2: Riga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Riga

Full day to explore 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. Trip to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum is one of the show-pieces of Latvia’s cultural heritage, founded in 1924. Situated 10 km from the centre of Riga in a pine forest on the banks of Jugla Lake, the museum consists of some 90 traditional rural buildings: farmhouses, windmills, fishermen’s huts and churches that have been assembled here from the four provinces of Latvia: Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Latgale, Zemgale.

During summer weekends folk dancing shows and concerts are held in the museum premises.

OVERNIGHT: Riga
Day 3 Day 3: Riga-Parnu-Tallinn (300 Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Riga-Parnu-Tallinn (300 Km)

In the morning drive to 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
Day 4 Day 4: Tallinn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Tallinn

Involve yourself into the medieval spirit, which is reflected by Tallinn’s Old Town. By walking along the cobbled old town streets, take a look at the most important sights: the Toompea hill with is a castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Dome Church and the building of Estonian Parliament.

Take marvelous panoramic pictures while passing magnificent viewing platforms. The lower part of the old city encounters the medieval Town Hall, St. Olav’s and Nicholas Churches.

There are places of interest in the greater downtown area, such as the Kadriorg Park, Pirita Sailing Center and the Convent of St. Brigitte.

Depending on your time, you can plan a half-day visit to the Rocca Al Mare ethnographical open-air museum, which hosts a fine collection of the 17th-19th century rural architecture from all Estonian regions. The buildings, which include farm houses, a water mill, a chapel and a sauna, are grouped in a village setting to present an accurate idea of the former Estonian peasant life.

OVERNIGHT: Tallinn
Day 5 Day 5: Tallinn-Tartu-Sigulda (380 Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tallinn-Tartu-Sigulda (380 Km)

Departure for Sigulda. Stopover in Tartu, the second largest town in Estonia. City tour of Tartu, including Tar¬tu University, Toome Hill Park with its monuments, sculptures, bridges, and ruins of a gothic church, panoramic view of the town with Jaani Church and Town Hall Square. A further drive to Sigulda (Latvia). A short stop in a small ancient town of Cesis for a walk in Castle Park. Arrival in Sigulda, check-in at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Sigulda
Day 6 Day 6: Sigulda-Vilnius (350 Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Sigulda-Vilnius (350 Km)

You driving today to Vilnius with a stop to Gauja National Park, including a visit to Turaida Castle and the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle in Sigulda. A further drive to Vilnius. Arrival in Vilnius, check-in at the hotel.

The park protects the rich nature of the ancient Gauja River valley and its surrounding areas as well as the vast diversity of plant, bird and insect species found here.

Turaida Stone Castle, the construction of which started in 1214 for Albert of Riga in the place where the wooden castle of Kaupo the Liv leader of Turaida had stood before it.

OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
Day 7 Day 7: Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius(50 Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius(50 Km)

Spend the day exploring Vilnius - a city of churches with a steeple view on every corner. Discover a treasure trove of pristine winding streets and colorful buildings at Vilnius Old Town, explore the Cathedral, Peter and Paul Church and the Gates of Dawn. In the afternoon drive to Trakai (25 km), the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit the red-bricked castle set idyllically on a lake and taste the Karaite’s national dish of kibinai at one of the lakeside taverns.

OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
Day 8 Day 8: Vilnius-Hill Of Crosses-Rundale-Riga (380 Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Vilnius-Hill Of Crosses-Rundale-Riga (380 Km)

After breakfast driving to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Stop at the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), an unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. A further drive to Riga. Stop in Rundale. 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: Riga
Day 9 Day 9: Riga-Jurmala-Riga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Riga-Jurmala-Riga

A day trip to Jurmala resort is 20 km from Riga. A stunning 33 km long sandy beach provides many recreational options all year round. Hundred-year-old pine trees grow on the coastal dunes, creating wonderful clean air. Behind the beach are many spa hotels, guest houses, campsites, Jurmala Open-air museum, Dzintari concert hall and Livu Aquapark, the largest water amusement park in Northern Europe. Back to Riga for overnight

OVERNIGHT: Riga
Day 10 Day 10: Riga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Riga

Breakfast. End of the tour.

Now it is a time to make Your own memory calendar, diary or book which involved pictures as You made on this unforgettable trip.

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Classical Baltics

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Itinerary of your trip Classical Baltics

Day 1: Riga

Day 2: Riga

Day 3: Riga-Parnu-Tallinn (300 Km)

Day 4: Tallinn

Day 5: Tallinn-Tartu-Sigulda (380 Km)

Day 6: Sigulda-Vilnius (350 Km)

Day 7: Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius(50 Km)

Day 8: Vilnius-Hill Of Crosses-Rundale-Riga (380 Km)

Day 9: Riga-Jurmala-Riga

Day 10: Riga

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