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MODERATE Tallinn Has One of the Finest Medieval Old Towns in All of Northern Europe TALLINN, ESTONIA Tallinn Highlights ACTIVITY LEVEL: MODERATE Tallinn has one of the finest medieval Old Towns in all of Northern Europe. Explore its must-see highlights by comfortable motor coach and on foot. Aboard a coach, you will proceed to the walkway opposite the main railway station to begin your stroll through the Lower Town’s historic center. Pass the Old Town Wall with its towers dating from the 13th- 15th centuries and St. Michael’s Convent and Church. Other Old Tallinn architectural highlights include medieval guild houses and the Holy Ghost Church. Then walk along narrow White Bread Passage into Town Hall Square for two more landmark buildings from the Middle Ages; the Gothic Town Hall and 15th century pharmacy. Continue to the St. Catherine’s Arts and Crafts Center for independent shopping time. Back aboard the coach, you will head to the recreational area of Pirita, passing Kadriorg Park, founded by Peter the Great. Visit thePeter I Cottage. See also the Song Festival Grounds where song festivals are held featuring approximately 30,000 performers. You will also see the well-preserved 16th century ruins of the old St. Birgitta’s Convent as well as the impressive new building, and the Olympic Yachting Complex before returning to your yacht past the monument to Brave and Enterprising People, Count Orlov’s summer residence, and the Russalka mermaid monument. Please note: There are approximately 20 steps up to the pharmacy which is located on the second floor. And 20 steps to enter the Peter I Cottage. Wear comfortable walking shoes. PRICE$89 BOOK TOUR Tallinn's Old Town and Home Visit ACTIVITY LEVEL: STRENUOUS Explore Tallinn, to discover the early lifestyles of Estonia’s people and venture out to a charming local home and garden on this delightful sightseeing adventure. Just 20 minutes from the pier you will visit the Rocca-al-Mare Open Air Museum, showcasing fascinating examples of Estonian rural architecture going back over 200 years. Back aboard the coach, there’s a 10- minute drive to the seaside setting of amodern Estonian private home. On arrival, your hostess, Mrs. Reine proudly escorts you around her home and garden. You will hear interesting stories of her family, work and hobby during a coffee break on the terrace. Back aboard the coach, you will head for the Upper Town of Old Tallinn and the Tall Hermann Tower on Toompea Hill. A short walk will then bring you to Palace Square surrounded by theParliament House and the Russian Orthodox Church. After passing St. Mary’s Cathedral your stroll will continue over narrow cobblestone lanes to a scenic viewpoint for expansive panoramas of theLower Town with its towers and steeples rising above a cluster of red-tiled roofs. En route back to your yacht, you will pass splendid houses formerly belonging to wealthy landowners. Please note: Comfortable shoes are recommended as some of the walk is along cobblestone streets. There are 20 steps to enter the churches. PRICE$155 BOOK TOUR Tallinn, Old Town Discovery & Estonia Folklore and Tastings ACTIVITY LEVEL: STRENUOUS Tallinn’s Old Town has earned a place in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Capture views of its must-see highlights and gain an appreciation of Estonia’s rich musical traditions. Your coach will travel past the Old Town Wall, the National Opera, and Freedom Square. You will ascend Dome Hill (Toompea), for enchanting views of the Parliament of Estonia, the Tall Hermann Tower and the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevski. Other sites include the Lutheran Dome Church (St. Mary’s Cathedral) and the House of the Estonian Knighthood. Then take a stroll along narrow cobblestone lanes and alleys for sweeping panoramas of the Lower Town with its red rooftops and slender church steeples framed by beautiful sea views. Enter a restaurant and meet a folk musician, learn about Estonian music traditions and see the playing of various musical instruments. Refreshments of Estonian schnapps, pickled pumpkin and cheese will be served before your walk continues to Town Hall Square, past theGreat Guild House, House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, and the Church of the Holy Spirit.Beyond lies the Town Council’s 15th century Apothecary and Town Hall. After traversing Apteegi (Pharmacy) Lane you will continue to the Katariina (Catherine’s) Passage lined with handicraft workshops and Müürivahe Lane, a street market brimming with wool and linen products. Reboard the coach and return to the yacht. Please note: Comfortable shoes are recommended as some of the walk is along cobblestone streets and there are 20 steps to climb to enter the churches. PRICE$129 BOOK TOUR Tallinn, Chocolate Making Workshop ACTIVITY LEVEL: EASY The tourist coach will take you to Rottermann Quarter where you can learn all about chocolate in achocolate-making workshop. It is here that the famous Estonian Kalev Chocolate Factory has opened its newest shop, which not only sells chocolate, marzipan and confectionery products to sweet tooth’s but also organizes workshops on truffles. Your tour will include a 2- hour workshop on chocolate. You will have an extraordinary opportunity to make delicious fillings for your truffles and cover them with chocolate under the supervision of an experienced Master Confectioner. After the workshop you will be welcome to use your shopping privilege in the Kalev store and receive a discount on your purchase. The coach will take you back to the yacht. Please note: There are 20 steps to enter the workshop. PRICE$159 BOOK TOUR Tallinn, Memories Of An Estonian Diplomat ACTIVITY LEVEL: MODERATE Your motor coach will transport you from the port to Tallinn Lower Town. In the ancient Three Sisters building you will enjoy refreshments and snacks while meeting with an Estonian Diplomat. The Three Sisters is Estonian´s only boutique hotel that is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateux group. In 2003, three of Tallinn´s merchant houses, built in 1362, were renovated and united to create The Three Sisters, which now offers modern amenities with great design and a backdrop of medieval history. After the meeting continue your walking tour by Pikk Street and pay attention to Great Guild Houseand the House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads. You will also see a former KGB house. The Lower Town was a free Hanseatic city of craftspeople and merchants and its history is evident in its guild houses, merchants’ homes, and warehouses. Reach Town Hall Square, the hub of Lower Town, after passing the Church of the Holy Spirit and White Bread Passage. Here you will see Tallinn Town Hall, the only surviving Gothic town hall in northern Europe and former home of the town council. Also, notice the Town Hall Pharmacy across the square, which has been in business since 1422. Rejoin your coach at Nunne Street and drive back to port. Please note: There are 10 steps to enter the Three Sisters building. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. PRICE$155 BOOK TOUR Tallinn, Soviet Flashback ACTIVITY LEVEL: MODERATE Board a Soviet VIP bus for a tour of Tallinn! You will have a special guide on this tour, militiamanComrade Jerjomin. He is a charismatic person who will play guitar and flute, tell great stories about Soviet life, sing Russian songs, and guide you around Tallinn. He will demonstrate how foreign tourists were welcomed in the USSR: line up, passport control, and suspicious interviewing. You will be treated to vodka shots and pickles while listening to Soviet propaganda as you begin your tour. Among tourist attractions you will see: the “unfinished bridge to Finland,” Estonia´s pocket-sized Moscow – the Soviet housing complex Lasnamäe, statues of Soviet-era heroes - Lenin, Stalin, and Dzerzinski among them. Once they proudly stood over public squares of Soviet Estonia, now they sleep quietly in Orlov’s secret garden. You will visit Maarjamäe Manor where you can take a photo in front of a Lenin statue, visit the Hall of Communists and enjoy a Soviet-style picnic in the bus. Jerjomin will deliver pie and a glass of the local beverage reminiscent of his childhood. On the way back to the pier, Jerjomin will teach you Soviet songs and some Estonian expressions. Please note: There are 5 steps to climb in Orlov’s garden. PRICE$109 BOOK TOUR.
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