Duration: | 16 Day(s) - 15 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
Day 1 (Friday): 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: NOVOTEL VILNIUS CENTRE or similar
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Day 2 (Saturday): VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS (50 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 the insular castle of the 14th century, erected on a small island in Lake Galve. Return to Vilnius. In the evening optional: dinner at the Lithuanian restaurant “Lokys” or similar.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
HOTEL: NOVOTEL VILNIUS CENTRE or similar
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Day 3 (Sunday): VILNIUS-DRUSKININKAI (130 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Druskininkai. Stop in Grutas village for a visit to Grutas Park an open-air exhibition of the Soviet era sculptures and monuments. Arrival in Druskininkai, check-in at the hotel.
City tour of Druskininkai, the oldest health resort in Lithuania. The pride of the town is its mineral springs. In 1794 the king of Poland and Lithuania announced a decree officially designating Druskininkai as a health resort. Possibility to try various spa treatments against extra payment at a health center.
OVERNIGHT: Druskininkai
HOTEL: EUROPA ROYALE DRUSKININKAI or similar
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Day 4 (Monday): DRUSKININKAI-KAUNAS-KLAIPEDA-JUODKRANTE-NIDA (400 km)
9:00 a.m. departure for Nida. Stopover in Kaunas – former temporary capital of Lithuania. A city tour of Kaunas- the second largest city of Lithuania - includes ruins of the castle, Town Hall Square with its impressive monuments, visit the Cathedral. 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. Arrival in Nida. Check-in at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Nida
HOTEL: NIDOS BANGA or similar
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Day 5 (Tuesday): 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 dunes.
OVERNIGHT: Nida
HOTEL: NIDOS BANGA or similar
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Day 6-7 (Wednesday-Thursday): NIDA
Leisure time. Nida is an old fishing village on the Curonian Spit washed by the Baltic Sea from one side and the Curonian Lagoon from the other side. Today Nida is the largest settlement of the town of Neringa and one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. The ancient fishermen’s architecture is distinguished by its originality. One can choose from a variety of activities such as water sports and cycling.
OVERNIGHT: Nida
HOTEL: NIDOS BANGA or similar
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Day 8 (Friday): NIDA-MINIJA-VENTE-KLAIPEDA (70 km)
10:00 a.m. departure by boat from Nida to the Nemunas River Delta Regional Park.
En route passing the Minija village called the Lithuanian Venice, where the River Minija serves as the main street. Departure by coach for lunch to the restaurant at Kintai, tasting local fish dishes. Departure by coach to the Vente Horn. Visit the ornithological station and the 19th-century lighthouse. Arrival in Klaipeda. Check-in at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Klaipeda
HOTEL: RADISSON BLU KLAIPEDA or similar
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Day 9 (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. 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
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Day 10 (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
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Day 11 (Monday): RIGA
9:00 a.m. a city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking tour encompass 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
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Day 12 (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 13 (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 a visit to Kadriorg Palace. In the evening optional Dinner at the restaurant “Pepersack” or similar.
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn
HOTEL: SOKOS VIRU or similar
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Day 14 (Thursday): TALLINN-TARTU-SIGULDA (380 km)
9:00 a.m. departure for Sigulda. Stopover in Tartu, the second largest town in Estonia. City tour of Tartu, including Tartu University, Toome Hill Park with its monuments, sculptures, bridges, and ruins of gothic Church, panoramic view of the town with Jaani Church and Town Hall Square. Further drive to Sigulda (Latvia). A short stop in the small ancient town of Cesis for a walk in Castle Park. Arrival in Sigulda, check-in at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Sigulda
HOTEL: SegeVold or similar
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Day 15 (Friday): SIGULDA-VILNIUS (350 km)
9:00 a.m. A walk in Gauja National Park, including visit to Turaida Castle and the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle in Sigulda. A further drive to Vilnius. Arrival in Vilnius, check-in at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
HOTEL: NOVOTEL VILNIUS CENTRE or similar
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Day 16 (Saturday): VILNIUS
Breakfast. End of the tour.
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THE TOUR INCLUDES:
15 nights at 4-star hotels (Exception: 3-star hotel in Nida)
Buffet breakfast daily
Welcome cocktail at the hotel in Vilnius
Lunch at the restaurant at Kintai, tasting the local fish dish on day 8
Transportation by air-conditioned coach or minivan as per itinerary on days 2- 4, 8 -15
Ferry ticket from Klaipeda to the Curonian Spit
Ecological fees for Curonian Spit
Boat trip from Nida to the Nemunas River Delta Regional Park
English and German-speaking guide escort on days 2-5, 8-15
Excursions as per itinerary
Entrances to: St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Vilnius University with St. John’s Church, St. Stanislaw Cathedral, Bernadine Garden, Amber Gallery- museum and Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit in Vilnius, Trakai Castle, Grutas Park, Kaunas Cathedral, Thomas Mann museum, the Fisherman’s House- museum and 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, Turaida Castle, Sigulda Castle
Individual information package (city guides and program)
OPTIONS:
Arrival/ departure transfer (one way) in Vilnius
Additional night in Vilnius
Lithuanian dinner at restaurant “Lokys” or similar in Vilnius
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 a visit to Kadriorg Palace
Dinner at the restaurant “Pepersack” or similar in Tallinn
Half board at hotels ( 15 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.