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Baltic Impressions - 11 days (Riga - Tallinn - Vilnius)

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Letonia

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Not included

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154780

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  • Operator:

    Baltic Nature Travel

  • Length:

    11 days

  • Group size:

    30 pax

  • Age:

    5 to 80

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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The Baltic Impression tour on we visit the capital cities of Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn, explore beautiful nature in National Parks. Tour the fairytale Trakai Castle, wander around medieval streets and visit many more places. Note: the land operations will be organized by Baltic Nature Travel partner Baltic Vision.

Tour program

Day 1

(WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA

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

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. Peter’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. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Kalku Varti

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.

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 cafés 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.

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 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.

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.

Departing from Tartu, we head south and 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 Gulbene where we visit the small, private Talava cider 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.

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, Latvia’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****.

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.

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, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’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.

Optional transfer to the airport.

Tour Details

accommodation

10 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels

 Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours

10 x buffet breakfast and dinner at Grasi Manor

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

3-hour excursion to Ethnographical Open Air museum: EUR 45.00 pp

3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 45.00 pp

6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park with a visit to Palmse Manor and Vodka Museum in Vihula Manor: EUR 80.00 pp

3-hour visit to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania: EUR 50.00 pp

OPTIONAL MEALS

Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 50.00 pp

Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 385.00 pp

OPTIONAL TRANSFERS

Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia: EUR 55.00 for private car  (1-3 persons), EUR 75.00 for private minivan  (4-7 persons)

Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 55.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 75.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

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

Good to know

Currency

Letonia

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Customer reviews

Overall

4.3

Itinerary

4

Guide

5

Transport

4.7

Accommodation

4

Food

4.3

Operator

4.7

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