Haikko Helsinki

Dikli Riga Baltic Manors Deluxe

DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA DAY 4 (MONDAY): DIKLI Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu An optional morning excursion takes us to nearby Ridzene***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. Valmiera, another Hanseatic town founded in the 14th century, when the Livonian Order build a castle DAY 2 (SATURDAY): RIGA here. We make a short tour of the town and a visit the July-August 2016, Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga Valmiermuizas Brewery, the origins of which go back to is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a the days of Swedes rule, when a castle inn was built not 10 days/9 nights: true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The far from the Livonian castle. The excursion continues with Dates: walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome a visit to local farm to taste the delicious organic cheese. Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three This evening offers an optional BBQ dinner at Dikli Manor. GMD10: 08.07-17.07.16 Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom GMD12: 22.07-31.07.16 Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional DAY 5 (TUESDAY): DIKLI – VIHULA GMD14: 19.08-28.08.16 visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous From Dikli Manor we continue to , to the university for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the town of Tartu, where we admire the charming Old Town evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish and visit the University founded in 1632. From there the Restaurant La Boheme. tour goes through the rolling hills of northern Estonia and the medieval town of Rakvere before we reach Vihula Package prices per person: DAY 3 (SUNDAY): RIGA - DIKLI in early afternoon and check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor EUR 1195.00 (double occupancy) From Riga we head north-eastwards to discover medieval Country Club & Spa**** - a charming 16th century estate EUR 550.00 (single supplement) Latvia. The tour takes us to the stunning scenery of the located in the heart of the . Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): VIHULA see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle During an optional half-day excursion of Lahemaa of the Knights of the Sword. We continue to Cesis, a National Park we visit the ethnographical village of , Including: Hanseatic town with winding streets, castle ruins and and Manor, the most impressive manor in Estonia • 3 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star beautiful gardens, and in late afternoon we check-in at and a memorial to the von Prahlen family. On the way hotels in Riga and Helsinki and 6 overnights at superior 4-star manor hotels in Latvia, Estonia Hotel Dikli Palace****, a Neo-Baroque estate from the back to Vihula we also see the Manor, a restored and Finland 19th century. 17th century manor with a beautiful manor house and • 9 x buffet breakfast delightful parks. The evening offers an optional candlelit • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail dinner at the Wine Cellar at Vihula Manor. or juice • Personalized welcome package • Entrances to Turaida Episcopal Castle, Tartu University and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class) • Portage at hotels

Max 21 guests in the groups.

4 DAY 7 (THURSDAY): VIHULA – TALLINN – DAY 8 (FRIDAY): HAIKKO takes us around the harbours and the Senate HAIKKO The morning offers an optional excursion to Porvoo, Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central In the morning we leave Vihula Manor for Tallinn. Finland’s second oldest town, a beautiful city full Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, The Estonian capital is a charming blend of medieval of history. We stroll through the old town with the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old its famous wooden church and red shore houses, for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. We Town is a busy place in the summer with its many painted red in the late 18th century in honor of check-in at the Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. The shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and King Gustav III of Sweden, who visited the city. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Seurasaari restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the evening offers an optional Finnish dinner at Haikko Open-Air Museum, an oasis in the midst of the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where Manor. city with cottages, farmsteads and manors from all we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander around Finland. The evening offers optional dinner Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great DAY 9 (SATURDAY): HAIKKO – HELSINKI cruise around the bay. Guild Hall. In the afternoon we embark on the ferry to We leave Haikko Manor for Helsinki. The Finish Helsinki, from where the tour continues eastbound to capital is truly located at the crossroads of Western DAY 10 (SUNDAY): HELSINKI Porvoo and we check-in in at Hotel Haikko Manor****, and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere Optional transfer to the airport. built in the beginning of the 20th century. in the green and lively city. The sightseeing tour

Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene: • Finnish dinner at Haikko Manor: EUR 50.00 pp Exclusive Baltic-Finnish manor tour EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 • 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: including six overnights at three unique for private minivan (4-7 persons) EUR 45.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp • Dinner Cruise in Helsinki: EUR 75.00 pp manor hotels • Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR • Transfer Hotel Glo Art to airport: EUR 80.00 for private 40.00 pp car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 • 4-hour excursion of Vidzeme with visit to persons) The manor hotels are all completely Valmiermuizas Brewery and local farm: renovated and offer luxurious EUR 55.00 pp accommodation, exquisite restaurants, • BBQ dinner at Dikli Palace: EUR 30.00 pp • 4-hour excursion of Lahemaa National Park with stylish spa-facilities and much more visit to Palmse Manor: EUR 50.00 pp • Candlelit dinner at Vihula Manor: EUR 35.00 pp Traveling at slow pace through scenic • 3-hour excursion to Porvoo: EUR 80.00 pp Baltic landscapes 5