Baltic Symphony Tour

Day 1 (Wednesday): VILNIUS

Ar­ri­val in Vil­nius. In­di­vi­du­al trans­fer to your ho­tel (not inc­lu­ded). Check-in at the ho­tel. 7:00 p.m. welcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide.

OVER­NIGHT: Vil­nius
HOTEL: BEST WESTERN VILNIUS or similar 

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Day 2 (Thursday): VILNIUS-TRAKAI-KAUNAS (120 km)

9:00 a.m. a city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The tour includes: St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Gediminas Castle, Cathedral Square with St. Stanislaw Cathedral and Bell tower, Bernadine Garden, St. Ann and Bernardines’ Church, Amber gallery-museum, Užupis - one of the oldest districts of Vilnius, mentioned in the historical sources as far back as the 16th century, nowadays the artists’ “republic”, which has its own constitution, national anthem, calendar and map. Short photo stop on the street  Subaciaus to throw the view of the old town from the observation deck,  the Gates of Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with St. John’s Church. Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Vilnius), the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the insular castle of the 14th century, erected on a small island in the lake Galve. Continue to Kaunas. Accommodation at hotel. In the evening optional dinner at the Lithuanian restaurant “Avilys” or similar.

OVERNIGHT: Kaunas
HOTEL: BEST WESTERN SANTAKA or similar

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Da­y 3 (Friday): KAUNAS-KLAIPEDA-CURONIAN SPIT-KLAIPEDA (320 km)

9:00 a. m. short city tour of Kaunas - the second largest city of Lithuania - includes ruins of the castle, Town Hall Square with its impressive monuments, visit to Cathedral. Departure to Klaipeda. Arrival in Klaipeda. Ferry trip to the Cu­ro­nian Spit. Visit the Hill of Witches which houses a hundred fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures scattered along a forest path in Juodkrante. Continue to Nida. Walking tour of Nida resort, including the Fisherman’s House- museum, famous German writer Thomas Mann’s House, Amber Gallery, old ethnographic cemetery, neo-gothic church and a walk along impressive sand dune. Return to Klaipeda. Check in.

OVER­NIGHT: Klaipeda
HOTEL: RADISSON BLU KLAIPEDA or si­mi­lar

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Day 4 (Saturday): KLAIPEDA-PALANGA-KLAIPEDA (50 km)

Ci­ty tour of Klai­pe­da, the main se­a­port of Lit­hu­a­nia, includes walking in the old part of the town which is interesting for  frame-built architecture, cozy closed yards, paved streets, the Theatre Square with a sculpture of “Annchen von Tharau”, Old Post Office etc. Trip to Palanga, the biggest seaside resort of Lithuania. City tour including the vi­sit to the Bo­ta­ni­cal Gar­den and Am­ber Mu­seum in the Pa­la­ce of Count Tys­zkie­wicz, with over 25000 pie­ces of am­ber and 15000 inc­lu­sions of in­sects on dis­play, further walk by the Birutė Hill along the sea coast, on the sea bridge and on pedestrian Basanavičiaus street famous for its cafes and restaurants with live music. Return to Klaipeda. In the evening optional dinner at the restaurant “Pilies uostas” or similar.

OVER­NIGHT: Klaipeda
HOTEL: RADISSON BLU KLAIPEDA or si­mi­lar

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Day 5 (Sun­day): KLAIPEDA-HILL OF CROSSES-RUNDALE-RIGA (380 km)

9:00 a.m. de­par­tu­re by co­ach to Ri­ga, the ca­pi­tal of Lat­via. Stop at the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), the unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Further drive to Riga. Stop in Rundale. Visit to Rundale Palace of the 18th century, a beautiful late baroque palace in Latvia. It is a splendid example of the early work of famous Italian architect F. B. Rastrelli. Ar­ri­val in Ri­ga, check-in at the ho­tel.

OVER­NIGHT: Ri­ga
HOTEL: RADISSON BLU LATVIJA or si­mi­lar

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Day 6 (Monday): RIGA

9:00 a.m. a city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking tour encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City Canal Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau Buildings of the beginning of the 20^th century, the Freedom Monument, University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and the Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St. Jacob’s Church, St. Mary Magdalene's Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle. Following the visit of the famous market halls of Riga. Afternoon optional: excursion to Jurmala. In the evening optional: dinner at Latvian restaurant “Key to Riga” or similar.

OVERNIGHT: Riga
HOTEL: RADISSON BLU LATVIJA or similar

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Day 7 (Tuesday): RIGA-PÄRNU-TALLINN (300 km)

9:00 a.m. de­par­tu­re for Tal­linn with a stop in Pärnu, Estonia “Summer Capital”. This little town has been known as a summer health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830s. Further drive to Tallinn. Ar­ri­val in Tal­linn, check-in at the ho­tel.

OVER­NIGHT: Tal­linn
HOTEL: SOKOS VIRU or si­mi­lar

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Day 8 (Wednesday): TALLINN

9:00 a.m. a city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of Tallinn - an example of Gothic architecture in the Baltic and Nordic countries. The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), St. Catherine's Passage, where artists of St. Catherine guild present their work, St. Olaf’s Church. Afternoon optional: excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace. In the evening optional: Dinner at restaurant “Pepersack” or similar.

OVERNIGHT: Tallinn
HOTEL: SOKOS VIRU or similar

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Day 9 (Thursday): TALLINN  

Breakfast. End of the tour.

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THE TOUR INCLUDES:

• 8  nights at the 4 - star hotels
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Welcome cocktail at hotel in Vilnius 
• Transportation by air-conditioned coach or minivan as per itinerary on days 2-8
• Ferry ticket from Klai­peda to the Cu­ro­nian Spit
• Ecological fees for Cu­ro­nian Spit
• English and German speaking guide escort on days 2-8
• Excursions as per itinerary
• Entrances to: St. Stanislaw Cathedral, Bernardine Garden, Amber gallery- museum, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Vilnius University with St. John’s Church and Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Trakai castle, Kaunas Cathedral, Thomas Mann Museum, Amber gallery in Nida, Amber museum in Palanga, Rundale Palace, the Dome Church and Riga Central Market, the Dome Church and Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Tallinn.
• Individual information package (city guides and program)

OPTIONAL:

• Ar­ri­val transfer in Vilnius 
• Additional night in Vilnius
• Lithuanian dinner at restaurant “Lokys” or similar in Vilnius
• Lithuanian dinner at restaurant “Avilys” or similar in Kaunas
• Dinner at restaurant “Pilies uostas” or similar in Klaipeda
• Excursion (4 hours) to Jurmala
• Latvian dinner at restaurant “Key to Riga” or similar in Riga
• Excursion  (3 hours)  to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace
• Dinner at restaurant  “Pepersack” or similar in Tallinn
• Additional night in Tallinn
• Departure transfer in Tallinn
• Half board at hotels( 8 x dinners: 3 course menu + tea/coffee)

Given price is valid for minimum 2 pax. Price is per person.

Contact us individually for additional information.