Travel Guide

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Russia • Estonia • Latvia

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ia Hanseatica: The Crossroads of Baltic nature and culture is the largest tourism route development area in Eastern Europe. Today it is known as 580 km long international tourism route between the cities of Riga and St. Petersburg that includes cultural and natural tourist attractions in Latvia, Estonia and Russia, highlighting the uniqueness of each country.

Via Hanseatica:

RUSSIA

DAY 1 珏1夊

Welcome to Russia!

T

he world’s largest country is a vast melange of attractions, from permafrost tundra to immense forests and wooden villages. International visitors are more and more attracted to this great country with its hospitable diversity, unbounded open lands and lively cities!

Saint Petersburg

Your gateway to Russia

Saint Petersburg Have you ever seen Northern Venice? We’ll show you the sights, including the Tsar’s Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Statue of Peter the Great, and the Peter and Paul Fortress. We’ll also take you on a special guided tour of the Hermitage Museum.

And of course we’ll treat you to the traditional Russian dinner!

Have a taste

of Russian Countryside

DAY 2 第2天

The House of Aleksandr Pushkin’s Nanny It is the house of Arina Rodionovna - the talented nanny of a famous Russian poet. Let`s meet her and listen to stories bringing back the time of old fairytales and traditional Russian folklore.

Rozhdestveno Estate Rozhdestveno Manor preserves the memory of the famous writer Vladimir Nabokov, author of “Lolita”. Let`s follow the story and enjoy the guided tour in the unique and impressive manor and park. Some trees in the park are more than 220 years old. One of the springs is believed to be holy and its water is famous for curing eye diseases. And then let`s have a walk to mysterious Rozhdestveno caves!

Stationmaster’s House Museum Well, if during the 19th century you were travelling at the The Stationmaster’s House. Here one can feel an authentic atmosphere of travelling and postal service back in old days.

Imperial

Magnificence

DAY 3 珏3夊

Ivangorod Fortress The Ivangorod Fortress is a Russian mediaeval castle that was built by Ivan III in 1492 and since then, expanded into the town of Ivangorod. Let`s walk around and take a look to Narva fortress. Which is bigger? Which is stronger? You will see!

Gatchina Palace and Park The palace and park at Gatchina dates back to the time of Empress Catherine II. In 1765, Tsarina gave her favourite, Count Grigory Orlov, a lavish gift – the Gatchina estate. The picturesque landscape, spring-fed lakes and rivers made it possible to create here the unique landscape park with the palace of remarkable architecture.

ESTONIA

DAY 4 珏4夊

Welcome to Estonia!

E

stonia is a country of contrasts.

Such pristine and untouched nature is found in only a few places in Eu-

where wolves, bears, and lynx roam free.

Hands-on

Experience

The beautiful late 19th century castle of Sangaste is considered one of Estonia’s most elegant manors and is similar in style to Britain’s Windsor Castle.

Rye bred by Sangaste Count is grown to this day

Kohtla Mining Park With helmets and head lights you will walk in the footsteps of real miners, experience their daily work in moist and dusky conditions. Have you ever been to explosives storage? No? Now you have a chance!

Avinurme Woodworking Centre Avinurme Woodworking Centre is home est selection of woodwork products in Estonia, including dozens of sauna and household items.

Avinurme

Feel

the Love

DAY 5

AHHAA Science Centre Here science, excitement, adventure and useful skills all come together with a fun time for everyone! Try, push and touch everything, whether it is a star at planetarium, a dinasour bone or a pilot programme.

AHHAA

第5天 Intensify your senses during the Blind Dinner at the legendary Puhajarve - one of the best and most stylish restaurants

Otepaa Golf Club The real Mecca for golfers. The golf course located within a Nature Park, with Estonia’s longest fairways is enjoyable for both a professional golfer and also for beginners as it is not very overcrowded.

Tartu The youthful university city of Tartu in southern Estonia is also the birthplace of the national song festival tradition, which started in 1869. An important symbol of the town is a fountain with a statue of students kissing under an umbrella, located in Tartu’s Town Hall Square.

LATVIA A Land

that sings

DAY 6 珏6夊

Welcome to Latvia!

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green country with sandy seashore beaches, vast forests and unspoilt nature. With a serene rhythm of life in the countryside, with modern cities, unassertive but hospitable people and perfect environment ...

Turaida Museum Reserve is a cultural landmark with special protection status.

The Museum Reserve contains a medieval castle, a church, a manor, the Dainas Hill and the monument to the Rose of Turaida

Cable Car over Gauja River

Look down the Gauja River valley from an air wire carriage at a height of 42 meters. Great castles, sports tracks, and wonderful landscape could be seen from up above!

Valmiermuiza Brewery Discover the unhurried taste of beer this ale go right back to the days of the ancient Swedes. We’ll guide you around and show you how the real natural beer is made!

Valmiermuiza

The Heart

of Latvia

DAY 7

Ligatne Secret Soviet Bunker Nine meters under the ground, this used to be one of the most strategically important places in Soviet Latvia to be used in case of a nuclear war. All the authentic underground furnishings have been retained up to this day!

Ligatne

第7天 Don’t miss a chance to see the cute alpacas at the Raksi recreation complex

Riga Of course, the Old Town of Riga is the heart of the city (and the country, too)! It is the most cherished and protected area by the Latvians. museums, exhibition halls, souvenir and art shops, and cafĂŠs with the delicious smell of freshly baked pastries are all around.

Cesis Medieval Castle Cesis Castle is one of the most famous medieval monuments of history and architecture in Latvia. The unique charms of this 800-year-old landmark attract tourists all year long. Note the

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