Baltic Highlights
LITHUANIA - LATVIA - ESTONIA Includes flights, hotels, daily breakfast & more
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£569 per person
Your JOURNEY Your 7-night journey through the Baltics begins in Vilnius where you’ll reside at a four-star hotel and embark on a sightseeing tour of the striking city. Next on the agenda is Riga, Latvia’s capital, for a further three nights. During your stay, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the city and a tour of the beautiful Rundale Palace. Your final stop is Tallinn for two nights, enjoying a city sightseeing tour before returning home. Daily breakfast is included throughout your stay.
What’s INCLUDED Return flights Daily breakfast 2-night stay in Vilnius at the 4-star Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva or similar 3-night stay in Riga at the 4-star Hotel Wellton Riverside or similar 2-night stay in Tallinn at the 4-star Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia or similar Welcome meeting with a drink English-speaking guide Entrance: to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius and the Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn Guided city tours in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn Guided tour of Rundale’s Palace in Latvia
VILNIUS Lithuania
The first port of call in the interesting country of Lithuania most certainly has to be Vilnius, the capital city. Vilnius is known for its baroque architecture, displayed prominently in the medieval Old Town, which is the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. Here, you can’t go wrong with a day of sightseeing, beginning with a visit to the neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral. Often
mistaken for a museum due to its unusual exterior, the cathedral stands tall in the centre of the main square, with a separate bell tower. Other notable attractions include The Museum of Genocide Victims, the Gothic St. Anne’s Church, and the 16th century Gate of Dawn. Additionally, for the best choice of culinary treats both traditional and international, Vilnius is
the place to go. You’ll find a multitude of restaurants ranging from quick eats to more gourmet affairs while you can’t miss out on sampling cepelinai, the national dish. Large dumplings made up of a mixture of raw and cooked potatoes filled with pork and soaked in a sauce of sour cream and bacon; this is truly indulgence at its finest.
RIGA Latvia
Set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Daugava, Riga is undoubtedly the vibrant cultural centre of Latvia. The capital city is dominated by majestic Gothic spires which is beautifully complemented by the striking collection of flamboyant art nouveau buildings, along with its narrow cobblestone streets and colourful colonial squares that make the
metropolis appear as if it emerged directly out of a fairytale. Timeless tradition comes to life at Riga’s Old Town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 and features the likes of Riga Cathedral which is the largest medieval church in the Baltics, St. Peter’s Church, and the Three Brothers which are neighbouring houses, each built in a different century.
The Latvian capital is home to Europe’s largest food market, located near the edge of the River Daugava and houses over 3,000 vendors selling a range of fresh local produce. Surprisingly, Riga offers the best of both worlds thanks to the resort of Jurmala, also known as the Pearl of Latvia. Just a 20-minute train journey from Riga’’s central station, Jurmala boasts a 20-mile
TALLINN Estonia
An ideal place to city break because of its incredible beauty, mix of old new, and relatively unknown status as a European capital worth visiting, Tallinn has everything you could hope for from a short trip away. Its medieval Old Town is a UNESCO-listed heritage site and it contains a number of amazing architectural pieces for you to marvel at during your stay – with the typical starting
place being Tallinn’s Town Hall Square. The heart of the city for more than eight centuries, it perfectly encapsulates the city’s personality. With a quaint market, great views in every direction, and beautiful Christmas markets in the winter, it has something for everyone. Try some rich Estonian food in the market, with pork and cheese being staples in numerous dishes. There are plenty of
restaurants in the square and some even have an interesting Middle Ages theme, with staff dressed in period costume and music filling the air. There are several parks worth seeing in the city when you need some greenery – including Lindamäe Park and the gardens at Kadriorg Palace chief among these.
Baltic Highlights ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrive in Vilnius and make your way to the Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva (or similar) where you’ll have a welcome meeting. DAY 2 After breakfast, you’ll embark on a morning sightseeing tour of the city which includes a walking tour of the Old Town to admire its main attractions. The afternoon entails an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening, enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas.
DAY 3 After breakfast, you’ll head for Riga and stop at the Hill of the Crosses which is the one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, you’ll embark on a guided tour of the magnificent Rundale Palace which was the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Afterwards, you’ll travel through Southern Latvia to reach your residence in Riga, the Hotel Wellton Riverside (or similar). DAY 4 After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Riga’s Old Town where you’ll observe landmarks such as the Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral and St. Peter’s Church. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the Latvian sea resort famous for its sandy beaches and wooden architecture. In the evening, there is an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Baltic Highlights ITINERARY DAY 5 After breakfast, you can choose to embark on an optional tour of medieval Latvia which includes a visit to the scenery of Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. In the afternoon, there is an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum followed by an optional Latvian dinner at the Restaurant Forest in the evening. DAY 6 Enjoy breakfast before heading along the coastal highway to the Estonian resort of Parnu for a short tour before arriving in Tallinn in the early afternoon. Checkin to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia for an overnight stay. DAY 7 After breakfast, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Tallinn’s Old Town and see the likes of Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, the Alexander Nevsky Castle and more. In the afternoon, you have the choice to do an optional excursion to Kadriog Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian art museum. In the evening, there is an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. DAY 8 After breakfast, make your way to the airport for your return flight home.
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