11 days tour

The Pearls Of The Baltic States

The Pearls Of The Baltic States

This tour includes:

Others

Personalized welcome package Entrances to Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Stameriena Palace, Cesvaine beer brewery, Aglona Basilica, ceramics show-room in Preili and Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils Service and taxes

Accommodation

10 x overnight at centrally located 3-4 star hotels

Meals

10 x buffet breakfast Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice Dinner at Grasi Manor

Transport

Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary

Guide

Guided visit of Tartu, Vilnius, Riga, Daugavpils and Tallinn Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other services and activities are not included

Optional

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Riga 3 hours excursion to Ethnographical Open Air museum 3 hours excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU Medieval dinner at Restaurant in Tallinn 6 hours excursion to Lahemaa National Park with a visit to Palmse Manor and Vodka Museum in Vihula Manor 3 hours visit to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Vilnius Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea)

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Itinerary of your trip The Pearls Of The Baltic States

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

      Day 1: Arrival Riga

      Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

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

      Day 2: Riga

      Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peterโ€™s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Riga-Parnu-Tallinn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Riga-Parnu-Tallinn

      The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Tallinn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Tallinn

      Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafรฉs and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Tallinn-Lahemaa National Park-Tallinn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tallinn-Lahemaa National Park-Tallinn

      This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 13th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Tallinn-Tartu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Tallinn-Tartu

      We continue to Tartu, the University Town, where Estonia gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. Check in at Hotel Dorpat*** or similar. Afternoon is free in Tartu to explore it further on your own.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Tartu-Grasi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Tartu-Grasi

      Departing from Tartu, we head south and in Latvia our first stop is in Aluksne. From there soon we reach Stameriena - the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. After the visit, we continue to Cesvaine where we visit the small, private Cesvaine beer brewery and are invited to test the produce. Later in the afternoon we arrive to Grasi Manor***, a picturesque classicism style estate in the middle of Latvia. This evening offers a dinner at Grasi Manor.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Grasi-Aglona-Daugavpils
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Grasi-Aglona-Daugavpils

      Leaving Grasi our first stop is in Aglona, where we visit Aglona Basilica built in late baroque style and a ceramics workshop, an important symbol of Latgalian culture. From here, our tour continues to Daugavpils, Latviaโ€™s 2nd largest city. We tour the historical centre of the city and visit the 19th century Daugavpils Fortress and the Mark Rothko Art Centre, the only place in Europe, where the original masterpieces by the famous founder of abstract expressionism can be seen. Just outside the city we find the lovely Sventes Manor and we check in at Hotel Svente Manor****.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Daugavpils-Vilnius
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Daugavpils-Vilnius

      Today we continue southwards into Lithuania and an in the middle of the day we arrive at Aukstatija National Park with its many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between forests and hills. We explore the park on a light walk through the scenic landscapes and visit the pretty lakeside town of Paluse, famous for its wooden church. Late in the afternoon, we head towards Vilnius. Upon arrival we check in at Hotel Neringa**** or similar.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Vilnius
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Vilnius

      Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes us to the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anneโ€™s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers optional tour to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania where you will learn about the fortifications and the collection of armaments of the castle and palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

  • Day 11 Day 11: Vilnius Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Vilnius Departure

      Optional transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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