| Duration: | 9 Day(s) - 8 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
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 a tour guide.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
HOTEL: BEST WESTERN VILNIUS or similar
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 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 the insular castle of the 14th century, erected on a small island in Lake Galve.
Continue to Kaunas. Accommodation at the hotel. In the evening optional dinner at the Lithuanian restaurant “Avilys” or similar.
OVERNIGHT: Kaunas
HOTEL: BEST WESTERN SANTAKA or similar
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 and 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 the impressive dune. Return to Klaipeda. Check-in.
OVERNIGHT: Klaipeda
HOTEL: RADISSON BLU KLAIPEDA or similar
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 in 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
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 Rundale Palace of the 18th century, a beautiful late baroque palace in Latvia. It is a splendid example of the early work of the famous Italian architect F. B. Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga, check-in at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Riga
HOTEL: RADISSON BLU LATVIJA or similar
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 20th 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 to the famous market halls of Riga. Afternoon optional: excursion to Jurmala. In the evening optional: dinner at the Latvian restaurant “Key to Riga” or similar.
OVERNIGHT: Riga
HOTEL: RADISSON BLU LATVIJA or similar
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
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 the restaurant “Pepersack” or similar.
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn
HOTEL: SOKOS VIRU or similar
Day 9 (Thursday): TALLINN
Breakfast. End of the tour.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
8 nights at the 4-star hotels
Buffet breakfast daily
Welcome cocktail at the 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 the restaurant “Pilies Uostas” or similar in Klaipeda
Excursion (4 hours) to Jurmala
Latvian dinner at the restaurant “Key to Riga” or similar in Riga
Excursion (3 hours) to Kadriorg Park and visit Kadriorg Palace
Dinner at the 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)
The given price is valid for a minimum of 2 pax. The price is per person.
Contact us individually for additional information.
