Tour Highlights Of The Baltics (9 Days)

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: Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes a visit to the Old Town, see the monumental Palace of Culture and Science building : Enjoy views of the Bishop’s Palace, Gediminas Tower and the church of St. Peter and St. Paul on your included sightseeing with a Local Specialist : Visit the remarkable pilgrimage site of the Hill of Crosses : Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes the Old Town, views of the House of the Blackheads, and the Freedom Monument : See the 15th-century Lühike Jalg Gate and the old Hanseatic Quarter on your included sightseeing with a Local Specialist : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : City orientation tours : Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences : Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted City orientation tours Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 8 Breakfast (B) : Many meals and daily breakfasts included Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Transport

: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express - Hub Art City Inn

Guide

: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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International flights are not included.

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Other activities and services not included.

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Chopin’s Warsaw The spirit of Warsaw and the music of Chopin go hand in hand. This exclusive private recital of his music, performed for you by a celebrated Polish pianist in one of Warsaw’s historic buildings, is one of the unforgettable memories of this trip. Sparkling wine will be served during the intermission. Adult Price: €46.00 Polish Dinner And Folklore Evening Poland has a rich culture and famous folk art. On this trip, you’ll have the chance to enjoy music and traditional dance while savouring a delicious meal of homemade Polish specialities. Adult Price: €59.00 Wilanow Palace This splendid baroque palace was built in the late 17th century as a summer home for King Jan Sobieski III. On our visit you’ll see the collection of royal furniture, portraits and china that forms part of the National Museum. Adult Price: €34.00 Lithuanian Folklore and Traditional Dinner Savour a hearty Lithuanian dinner of local specialities with us in beautiful surroundings. We’ll also enjoy a cooking demonstration and be entertained by a Folklore show. Adult Price: €62.00 Trakai Castle And Town We’ll explore the old Lithuanian capital of Trakai with its beautiful lakeside castle, which has been painstakingly restored to reveal the former grandeur and history of the Grand Duchy. You’ll also see old wooden cottages built by the Karaites, a sect originating in Baghdad, and have time to shop for crafts in Trakai. Adult Price: €43.00 Lithuanian Folklore and Traditional Dinner Savour a hearty Lithuanian dinner of local specialities with us in beautiful surroundings. We’ll also enjoy a cooking demonstration and be entertained by a Folklore show. Adult Price: €62.00 Bergi Open Air Museum Visit and Lunch One of the showpieces of Latvia’s cultural heritage, the ethnographic open air museum is situated in a pine forest on the banks of the Jugla Lake. You’ll explore some of the 90 traditional buildings rebuilt here, including farmhouses, windmills and fishermen’s houses, before a delicious traditional dinner. Adult Price: €49.00 Estonia’s Natural Beauty & Heritage Leave behind the churches & museums for a breath of fresh air as we visit Estonia’s largest national park, Lahema the first of its kind created in the USSR. It’s an interesting mix of 7,000-year-old bogs, 18th-century manor houses, dense forest and lakes. We’ll have afternoon tea & pastries in one the 18th-century Manors before discovering the treasures of this park. Adult Price: €52.00 Kalamaja - Bohemian Quarter & Seaplane Harbour This quiet little neighbourhood is eye-catching for its colourful wooden buildings. Throughout most of Tallinn’s history, Kalamaja served as the town’s main fishing harbour that has since turned into it’s Bohemian Quarter. It’s a must-see destination for anyone interested in architecture & history. Next visit ’Seaplane Harbour’, where Charles Lindbergh landed after his first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Adult Price: €44.00

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Warsaw (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Warsaw (2 Nights)

Tucked away, but not forgotten, the Baltics stand at the edge of Europe – revived and reinvigorated after years of Nazi and Soviet occupation. Storybook capitals and stunning natural landscapes lie ahead, but first Poland’s capital gets the nod as your launchpad to a region that has emerged vibrant despite its tumultuous history. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers later this evening for a glimpse into what lies ahead on your Baltics value tour.
Day 2 Day 2: Warsaw Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Warsaw Sightseeing And Free Time

A lesson in courage and perseverance awaits this morning as you meet your Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour of Warsaw’s Old Town. Its façades are more modern than medieval and a testament to the resilience of the Poles who have lovingly restored their capital city after it was razed to the ground in retaliation for the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. See the moving site of the Warsaw Ghetto, then spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way. An Optional Experience could see you explore Wilanów Palace with its collection of royal furniture.
Day 3 Day 3: Warsaw – Vilnius (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Warsaw – Vilnius (2 Nights)

Your journey north through the highlights of the Baltics begins today, through pastoral landscapes and rural villages to Vilnius, Lithuania’s elegant capital. There isn’t a city in Northern Europe with a medieval Old Town that can match its size and you’ll have an opportunity to explore every inch of its Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance splendour on your own. Signs of the city’s 50-years of Soviet occupation can still be seen, but it is the city’s beautiful architectural heritage, gritty street art and youthful spirit which take centre stage on your visit. Launch into a love affair with Lithuanian food this evening, joining an optional dinner and folklore show. Skanaus!
Day 4 Day 4: Vilnius Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Vilnius Sightseeing And Free Time

All the iconic sights of Vilnius are revealed this morning as you join a Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour of the city to view the 16th-century Bishop’s Palace and the University, the oldest in the Baltics. Explore the Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. built on the site of a temple to the pagan goddess of love. Then walk to the Gates of Dawn, the Carmelite Church of St. Theresa and former Jewish Ghetto, passing the Cathedral, new Royal Palace excavations and the former site of the synagogue, destroyed during World War II. This afternoon, join your fellow travellers and head back to the former communist era on an Optional Experience to the KGB museum.
Day 5 Day 5: Vilnius – Šiauliai – Riga (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Vilnius – Šiauliai – Riga (2 Nights)

This morning, switch the new capital for the old on an Optional Experience to Trakai, for a guided sightseeing tour around its enchanting lakeside castle. Later, we’ll say goodbye to Vilnius, but don’t leave without fuelling up on some of the city’s famous kibinai pasties. Savoury or sweet, take your pick, before heading for the Hill of Crosses at Šiauliai, where millions of crosses jostle for their spot in a non-violent protest against decades of Russian and Soviet rule. Arrive in the ancient city of Riga later – its Gothic skyline has witnessed German, Scandinavian and Russian rule across eight centuries. You’ll get to hear all their tales of triumph and tragedy over the next day.
Day 6 Day 6: Riga Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Riga Sightseeing And Free Time

You’ll get to know one of the world’s finest collections of Art Nouveau buildings when you visit Riga’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. The beautiful architecture and rich Hanseatic trade heritage will come to life in the colourful stories shared by your Local Specialist this morning. Stroll through the winding medieval streets keeping your camera at hand to capture St. Peter’s Church, the Three Brothers and Riga Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to explore Riga on your terms. Admire the skyline from the comfort of a canal boat, indulge in the herbal flavours of the city’s favourite Black Balsam at a traditional city tavern, or join an Optional Experience at the Bergi Open Air Museum, revealing Latvia’s cultural heritage.
Day 7 Day 7: Riga – Tallinn (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Riga – Tallinn (2 Nights)

Follow the Gulf of Riga north into Estonia, travelling via Pärnu, a popular beach resort for Tallinn locals. Arriving in their fairy-tale hometown a little later, you’ll encounter a lively blend of Scandinavian and Russian flavours. However, it is the enchanting and well-preserved Old Town that will capture your heart as you take a step back in time and wander through cobbled streets lined with red-roofed Hanseatic merchant houses and medieval churches. The city’s strategic location has made it a gateway to the Baltics and Russia for centuries and it has lost none of this old-world ambience as you’ll come to discover over the next day.
Day 8 Day 8: Tallinn Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tallinn Sightseeing And Free Time

Behind the 13th-century Walls of Tallinn lies a UNESCO-listed treasure trove of beautifully preserved medieval façades. You’ll discover it all when you meet your Local Specialist this morning for a guided sightseeing tour around the city. Admire the city’s gabled houses and hidden courtyards that reveal the rich heritage of a city which once held pride of place in the Hanseatic League. Walk past the 15th-century Lühike Jalg Gate and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a symbol of Russian power with its magnificent gold-plated dome. The afternoon is yours to explore and perhaps an Optional Experience could see you visit Tallinn’s Kalamaja, a fishing harbour turned Bohemian Quarter with its colourful wooden buildings.
Day 9 Day 9: Depart Tallinn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Depart Tallinn

You’ve embraced the youthful spirit of a Baltic region, now free from the shackles of its Soviet past and explored beautifully restored medieval capitals and historic towns along the way. Inspired by the resilience and courage of your Baltic hosts, you’ll close the curtain on your incredible journey across Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, saying a fond nägemist to new friends. Find out more about your available transfers at costsavertour.com/transfers.

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Highlights Of The Baltics (9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of The Baltics (9 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Warsaw (2 Nights)

Day 2: Warsaw Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 3: Warsaw – Vilnius (2 Nights)

Day 4: Vilnius Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 5: Vilnius – Šiauliai – Riga (2 Nights)

Day 6: Riga Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 7: Riga – Tallinn (2 Nights)

Day 8: Tallinn Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 9: Depart Tallinn

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