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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN BALTIC LIFESTYLE Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Santa Barbara*** June-August 2020, 11 days/10 nights or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (MONDAY): TALLINN–VIHULA The Estonian capital is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and DATES: modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés GLB01: 14.06-24.06.20 and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval GLB02: 28.06-08.07.20 city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome GLB03: 12.07-22.07.20 Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and GLB04: 19.07-29.07.20 Great Guild Hall. After leaving Tallinn we reach Lahemaa National GLB05: 02.08-12.08.20 Park in the early afternoon and check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor GLB06: 16.08-26.08.20 Country Club & Spa****, a charming 16th century estate located in the heart of the park. The dinner at Kaval-Ants Tavern features a genuine Estonian countryside meal in the rustic ambience of the old ice-cellar. DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VIHULA–TARTU After breakfast, we visit Lahemaa National Park with its wide Package prices per person: stretches of beautiful untouched nature and many charming manor EUR 1095.00 (double occupancy) houses. We embark on a delightful walking tour through the park (2 EUR 350.00 (single supplement) hours, medium) and visit the impressive Manor House in Palmse, a testament to the industrious von Pahlen family. We continue to Tartu, Including: the University Town, where Estonia gained its statehood. We see the 10 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. Check in at 10 x buffet breakfast Hotel London**** or similar. Estonian dinner at Restaurant Kaval-Ants Tavern, BBQ DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): TARTU-MARCIENA dinner at Marciena Manor, 3 course Latvian farewell dinner Departing from Tartu, we head south and soon we reach th with black balsam at Restaurant Forest Valmiera, a Hanseatic town founded in the 14 century, when Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice the Livonian Order built a castle here. We make a short tour of Personalized welcome package the town and a visit the small, private Valmiermuiza Brewery, Entrances to Palmse Manor, Valmiermuiza Brewery, where we are introduced to the secrets of beer brewing and are organic cheese sampling at a local farm, Aglona Basilica, invited to test the produce. The day continues with a visit to ceramics show-room in Aglona, Mark Rothko Art Centre in local farm to sample the delicious organic cheese produced by Daugavpils, Old University in Vilnius and Trinity Church in the farmers. Late in the afternoon we arrive to Hotel Marciena Liepaja Manor****, a picturesque and romantic estate in the middle of Bike and helmet rentals for biking program on Day 6 Latvia. This evening offers a BBQ dinner at Marciena Manor. Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all DAY 5 (THURSDAY): MARCIENA-DAUGAVPILS tours st Leaving Marciena our first stop is in Aglona, where we visit Service of 1 class van throughout the itinerary Aglona Basilica built in late baroque style and a ceramics workshop, an important symbol of Latgalian culture. From here, our Optional: tour continues to Daugavpils, Latvia’s 2nd largest city. We Transfer airport to Hotel Santa Barbara: EUR 35.00 for tour the historical centre of the city and visit the 19th century private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private van (4-7 Daugavpils Fortress and the Mark Rothko Art Centre, the only persons) place in Europe, where the original masterpieces by the Zeppelinas masterclass and Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant famous founder of abstract expressionism can be seen. Just Senoji Trobele: EUR 35.00 pp outside the city we find the lovely Sventes Manor and we Casual dinner on the beach in Liepaja: EUR 35.00 pp check in at Hotel Svente Manor****. Visit to Riga Central Market: EUR 40.00 pp DAY 6 (FRIDAY): DAUGAVPILS-VILNIUS Transfer Hotel Wellton Centrum to airport: EUR 35.00 for Today we continue southwards into Lithuania and an in the private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private van (4-7 middle of the day we arrive at Aukstatija National Park with its persons) many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between forests and Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): hills. We explore the park on a 20km bike ride through the EUR 175.00 pp scenic landscapes and visit the pretty lakeside town of Paluse, famous for its wooden church. Late in the afternoon, we head towards Vilnius. Upon arrival we check in at Hotel Ratonda**** or similar. DAY 7 (SATURDAY): VILNIUS Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon is free for exploring more of this baroque jewel on our own. In the evening an optional zeppelinas culinary master class and a traditional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele is on our program.
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DAY 8 (SUNDAY): VILNIUS-LIEPAJA BALTIC LIFESTYLE From Vilnius we continue towards Trakai, the medieval capital June-August 2020, 11 days/10 nights of Lithuania, where we make a stop near Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. We continue through the hilly landscapes of Lithuania to Klaipeda. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theater Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. Along Small groups: the coast, we continue onwards into Latvia and soon we arrive at the coastal town of Liepaja. Check in at Hotel Kolumbs**** or similar. The evening offers an optional casual dinner at a Max. 16 guests in the groups beach café right on the wide sandy beach. DAY 9 (MONDAY): LIEPAJA-RIGA Min. booking of 2 guests, latest booking 15 days prior Liepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees in the to arrival city. We start the day with a short stroll in the Old Town with the Trinity Church and we visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. Afterwards we drive through the former Duchy of Courland and visit its former capital Kuldiga, before we head further to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. Here we do a walking tour on the sandy beach. We reach Riga late in the afternoon and check in at Hotel Wellton Centrum**** or similar. DAY 10 (TUESDAY): RIGA Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to one of the largest markets in Europe, Riga Central Market, where we will learn about Latvian cuisine and Latvian organic food and sample Latvian specialities, such as black bread, vegetables, fresh fish, countryside sausages and much more. In the evening, we enjoy a Latvian farewell dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest with traditional Latvian specialties topped off with a shot of Riga Black Balsam. DAY 11 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu BALTIC IMPRESSIONS Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-September 2020, 10 days/9 nights DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESIS After breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we visit the Manor Houses in Palmse and Vihula. We continue to Tartu, DATES: the university town, where Estonia gained its statehood. We see the GBI04: 08.05-17.05.20 charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu we drive onwards into Latvia to Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding GBI06: 22.05-31.05.20 streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Cesis*** or similar. GBI08: 05.06-14.06.20 DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUS GBI09: 12.06-21.06.20 Today we drive through the Gauja National Park to Sigulda, a GBI10: 19.06-28.06.20 popular holiday resort. We see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and GBI11: 26.06-05.07.20 the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we drive GBI12: 03.07-12.07.20 around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En-route we reach GBI13: 10.07-19.07.20 the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of GBI14: 17.07-26.07.20 the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we GBI15: 24.07-02.08.20 travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius at late afternoon. Check in GBI16: 31.07-09.08.20 at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar. GBI17: 07.08-16.08.20 DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDA GBI18: 14.08-23.08.20 Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 GBI19: 21.08-30.08.20 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour GBI20: 28.08-06.09.20 of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius GBI21: 04.09-13.09.20 Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania and we see the Package prices per person: well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en-route to Klaipeda, EUR 995.00 (double occupancy) where we arrive at late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel National**** EUR 400.00 (single supplement) or similar. DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA Including: The day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian 9 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand 9 x buffet breakfast dunes. Our first stop is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice we continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s Personalised welcome package summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town Entrances to Palmse Manor House, Rundale Palace, Peter and before we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening offers an optional Paul Church in Vilnius and medieval Great Guild Hall in Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Fredericho Pasazas. Tallinn DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours st st Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long Service of 1 class motor coaches or 1 class minivans history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour throughout the itinerary takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen Optional: von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we embark on a walking tour around the picturesque Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia: EUR 35.00 for Lake Plateliai. After that we continue to Siauliai and Hill of private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head persons) North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon, check-in at Hotel 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR 80.00 pp Wellton Riverside**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Fredericho Pasazas: EUR 35.00 pp concert at the Dome Cathedral. Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp DAY 7 (THURSDAY): RIGA 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant persons) Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the 285.00 pp stylish Restaurant Forest.
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DAY 8 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer BALTIC IMPRESSIONS resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue May-September 2020, 10 days/9 nights through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. DAY 9 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its Small groups: many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and Max. 26 guests in the groups into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. DAY 10 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS BALTIC METROPOLES Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu May-September 2020, 10 days/9 nights Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS DATES:
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 GBM06: 10.05-19.05.20 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of GBM07: 17.05-26.05.20 the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, GBM08: 24.05-02.06.20 Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old GBM09: 31.05-09.06.20 University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional GBM10: 07.06-16.06.20 excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well GBM11: 14.06-23.06.20 GBM12: 21.06-30.06.20 preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake GBM13: 28.06-07.07.20 Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant GBM14: 05.07-14.07.20 Belmontas. GBM15: 12.07-21.07.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA GBM16: 19.07-28.07.20 Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most GBM17: 26.07-04.08.20 holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon GBM18: 02.08-11.08.20 reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence GBM19: 09.08-18.08.20 of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we GBM20: 16.08-25.08.20 GBM21: 23.08-01.09.20 travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late GBM22: 30.08-08.09.20 afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. GBM23: 06.09-15.09.20 DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA GBM24: 13.09-22.09.20 Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest GBM25: 20.09-29.09.20 of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Package prices per person:
Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish EUR 1045.00 (double occupancy) Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the EUR 450.00 (single supplement) Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture Including: and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the 9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels Dome Cathedral. 9 x buffet breakfast Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Personalised welcome package After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and Church-in-the-Rock in us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Helsinki Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of Service of Italian only and Spanish only speaking tour escort on Baltic segment of the tour and Italian and Spanish speaking tour the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers escort on Finnish segment of the tour on tours GBM10, GBM13- an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive GBM15, GBM17-GBM19 and GBM21 and Italian speaking local collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet guide on Finnish segment of the tour on tours GBM08 and GBM12 limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an Service of Spanish and Portuguese speaking tour escort on tours optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. GBM08, GBM12, GBM16, GBM20 DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on tours GBM06-GBM07, GBM09, GBM11 and GBM22-GBM25 The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before throughout the itinerary we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class) arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Portage at hotels Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. Optional: DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 for Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its persons) many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and pp into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKI 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka EUR 60.00 pp Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to Transfer Hotel Glo Art to Helsinki airport: EUR 80.00 for private car our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea on Day 1 – Day 7): EUR 195.00 pp
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DAY 9 (MONDAY): HELSINKI Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern BALTIC METROPOLES culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish May-September 2020, 10 days/9 nights capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. DAY 10 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS Lietuva **** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. March-October 2020, 8 days/7 nights
DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS DATES: Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of GBH01: 29.03-05.04.20 the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, GBH02: 05.04-12.04.20 GBH03: 12.04-19.04.20 Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old GBH04: 26.04-03.05.20 University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional GBH05: 03.05-10.05.20 excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well GBH06: 10.05-17.05.20 preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake GBH07: 17.05-24.05.20 Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant GBH08: 24.05-31.05.20 Belmontas. GBH09: 31.05-07.06.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA GBH10: 07.06-14.06.20 Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most GBH11: 14.06-21.06.20 GBH12: 21.06-28.06.20 holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon GBH13: 28.06-05.07.20 reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence GBH14: 05.07-12.07.20 of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we GBH15: 12.07-19.07.20 travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late GBH16: 19.07-26.07.20 afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. GBH17: 26.07-02.08.20 DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA GBH18: 02.08-09.08.20 Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest GBH19: 09.08-16.08.20 of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of GBH20: 16.08-23.08.20 architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes GBH21: 23.08-30.08.20 Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish GBH22: 30.08-06.09.20 GBH23: 06.09-13.09.20 Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the GBH24: 13.09-20.09.20 Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to GBH25: 20.09-27.09.20 Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture GBH26: 27.09-04.10.20 and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the GBH27: 04.10-11.10.20 Dome Cathedral. Package prices per person: DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of EUR 695.00 (double occupancy) discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes EUR 300.00 (single supplement) us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Including: Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of 7 x buffet breakfast the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive Personalised welcome package collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. Service of Italian only speaking tour escort on tours GBH08, DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN GBH10, GBH12-GBH21 The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian Service of Spanish only speaking tour escort on tours GBH10, summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before GBH13-GBH15, GBH17-GBH19, GBH21 we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and Service of Spanish and Portuguese speaking tour escort on tours GBH08, GBH12, GBH16, GBH20 arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on tours GBH01- Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. GBH07, GBH09, GBH11 and GBH22-GBH27 DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban the itinerary life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its Portage at hotels many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. Optional: The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and Transfer airport to Hotel Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great persons) Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 pp Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE 4-hour excursion to Jurmala with City Museum: EUR 40.00 pp Optional transfer to airport. Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 195.00 pp
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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS DELUXE Astorija***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. June-August 2020, 8 days/7 nights DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of DATES: the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional GBD11: 14.06-21.06.20 excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake GBD13: 28.06-05.07.20 Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. GBD15: 12.07-19.07.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most GBD17: 26.07-02.08.20 holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence GBD19: 09.08-16.08.20 of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late GBD21: 23.08-30.08.20 afternoon, check-in at Hotel Semarah Grand Poet***** or similar. AY EDNESDAY IGA DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest Package prices per person: of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes EUR 895.00 (double occupancy) Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish EUR 400.00 (single supplement) Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Including: Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the 7 overnights at centrally located 5 star hotels Dome Cathedral. 7 x buffet breakfast DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of Personalised welcome package discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Service of Italian only speaking tour escort on tours GBD13- Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of GBD21 the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on tour GBD11 an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive st st collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet Service of 1 class motor coaches or 1 class minivans throughout the itinerary limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an Portage at hotels optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest.
DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN Optional: The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Astorija: EUR 35.00 for through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Sky***** or persons) similar. 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN pp Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Sky to airport: EUR 35.00 for DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 Optional transfer to airport. persons) Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 255.00 pp
GUARANTEED ESCORTED TOURS VI
DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu BALTIC CLASSICAL Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-September 2020, 8 days/7 nights DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDA Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 DATES: churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour GCA04: 10.05-17.05.20 of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s GCA06: 24.05-31.05.20 Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania and we see the GCA08: 07.06-14.06.20 well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in GCA09: 14.06-21.06.20 Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel National**** or GCA10: 21.06-28.06.20 similar. GCA11: 28.06-05.07.20 GCA12: 05.07-12.07.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA The day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to the Curonian Spit, a GCA13: 12.07-19.07.20 thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian GCA14: 19.07-26.07.20 Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand GCA15: 26.07-02.08.20 dunes. Our first stop is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that GCA16: 02.08-09.08.20 we continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s GCA17: 09.08-16.08.20 summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town GCA18: 16.08-23.08.20 before we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening offers an optional GCA19: 23.08-30.08.20 Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th Century. GCA20: 30.08-06.09.20 GCA21: 06.09-13.09.20 DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA D 4 (W ): K -R Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour Package prices per person: takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and EUR 745.00 (double occupancy) old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen EUR 350.00 (single supplement) von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Including: Park, where we embark on a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai. After that we continue to Siauliai and Hill of 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head 7 x buffet breakfast North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon, check-in at Hotel Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice Wellton Riverside**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ Personalised welcome package concert at the Dome Cathedral. Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius and medieval DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Great Guild Hall in Tallinn Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of Service of English and German speaking tour escort on tours the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various GCA04-GCA11 and GCA20-GCA21 architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Service of English only speaking tour escort on tours GCA12- Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three GCA19 Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. Service of Italian only speaking tour escort on tours GCA10, The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant GCA12, GCA14-GCA19 Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the throughout the itinerary stylish Restaurant Forest. Portage at hotels DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer Optional: resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 for afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN persons) Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR 80.00 pp life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th Century: EUR 35.00 pp many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR Optional transfer to the airport. 195.00 pp
Small groups:
Max. 26 guests in the groups
GUARANTEED ESCORTED TOURS VII
DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu BALTIC TRIANGLE Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-October 2020, 8 days/7 nights DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban DATES: life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many GBT06: 15.05-22.05.20 shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The GBT07: 22.05-29.05.20 sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the GBT08: 29.05-05.06.20 Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander GBT09: 05.06-12.06.20 Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to GBT11: 19.06-26.06.20 KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its GBT12: 26.06-03.07.20 collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an GBT13: 03.07-10.07.20 optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. GBT14: 10.07-17.07.20 GBT15: 17.07-24.07.20 AY UNDAY ALLINN ELSINKI DAY 3 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKI GBT16: 24.07-31.07.20 This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National GBT17: 31.07-07.08.20 Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von GBT18: 07.08-14.08.20 Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to GBT19: 14.08-21.08.20 th the charming 16 century Vihula Manor and the Vodka GBT20: 21.08-28.08.20 Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the GBT21: 28.08-04.09.20 ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago GBT22: 04.09-11.09.20 before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and GBT23: 11.09-18.09.20 check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. GBT24: 18.09-25.09.20 DAY 4 (MONDAY): HELSINKI GBT25: 25.09-02.10.20 Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern Package prices per person: culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours EUR 975.00 (double occupancy) EUR 450.00 (single supplement) and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia White Night Supplement for GBT06-GBT13 Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to EUR 100.00 (single supplement) Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was Including: th 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels started in the 18 century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, 7 x buffet breakfast fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. Personalized welcome package DAY 5 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURG Entrances to medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Church-in- Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after the-Rock in Helsinki and Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Vyborg Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and throughout the itinerary check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. Ferry Tallinn-Helsinki OW DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG Portage at hotels St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and Optional: museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia: EUR 35.00 for the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we persons) get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter- 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the EUR 60.00 pp Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace Palace: EUR 80.00 pp with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp „champagne” and snacks. 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR DAY 7 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG 75.00 pp The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the Transfer Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport: EUR 70.00 for world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & persons) Radosti. Half board at hotels (5 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea on Day DAY 8 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE 1-Day 2 and Day 5-Day 7): EUR 175.00 pp Optional transfer to the airport.
GUARANTEED ESCORTED TOURS VIII
DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu BALTIC REVELATION Lietuva **** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-October 2020, 13 days/12 nights DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS DATES: Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the GRE06: 10.05-22.05.20 city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, GRE07: 17.05-29.05.20 Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old GRE08: 24.05-05.06.20 University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional GRE09: 31.05-12.06.20 excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well GRE11: 14.06-26.06.20 preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In GRE12: 21.06-03.07.20 the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. GRE13: 28.06-10.07.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA GRE14: 05.07-17.07.20 Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most GRE15: 12.07-24.07.20 holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon GRE16: 19.07-31.07.20 reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence GRE17: 26.07-07.08.20 GRE18: 02.08-14.08.20 of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we GRE19: 09.08-21.08.20 travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga at late GRE20: 16.08-28.08.20 afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. GRE21: 23.08-04.09.20 DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA GRE22: 30.08-11.09.20 Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest GRE23: 06.09-18.09.20 of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of GRE24: 13.09-25.09.20 GRE25: 20.09-02.10.20 architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes
Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Package prices per person: Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the EUR 1495.00 (double occupancy) Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to EUR 650.00 (single supplement) Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the White Night Supplement for GRE06-GRE13 EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) Dome Cathedral. EUR 100.00 (single supplement) DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Including: After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of 12 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes 12 x buffet breakfast us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Personalised welcome package Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Church-in-the-Rock in the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers Helsinki and Peter-and-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet Service of Italian only and Spanish only speaking tour escort on limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an Baltic segment of the tour and Italian and Spanish speaking tour optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. escort on Finnish segment of the tour on tours GRE13-GRE15, GRE17-GRE19 and GRE21 and Italian speaking local guide on DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN Finnish segment of the tour on tours GRE08 and GRE12 The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian Service of Spanish and Portuguese speaking tour escort on tours summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before GRE08, GRE12, GRE16, GRE20 we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on tours arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel GRE06-GRE07, GRE09, GRE11 and GRE22-GRE25 st st Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. Service of 1 class motor coaches or 1 class minivans throughout the itinerary DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class) Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban Portage at hotels life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. Optional: The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 for into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great persons) Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art pp museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKI 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp This day offers first an optional day excursion to Lahemaa Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: EUR 60.00 pp Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp
GUARANTEED ESCORTED TOURS VIII
DAY 9 (MONDAY): HELSINKI Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern BALTIC REVELATION culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish May-October 2020, 13 days/12 nights capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. EUR 80.00 pp The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp cultural treasure which construction was started in the 18th century as 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for 75.00 pp visitors. The evening offers optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp Salve. Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp DAY 10 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURG Transfer Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport: EUR 70.00 for private Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we Half board at hotels (10 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea on Day 1 take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at – Day 7 and Day 10 – Day 12): EUR 300.00 pp Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. DAY 11 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. DAY 12 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. DAY 13 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
GUARANTEED ESCORTED TOURS IX
DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Wellton BALTIC CAPITALS Riverside**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-September 2020, 10 days/9 nights DAY 2 (THURSDAY): RIGA Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural DATES: styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the GBC06: 13.05-22.05.20 Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. GBC08: 27.05-05.06.20 The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish GBC11: 17.06-26.06.20 Restaurant Forest. GBC12: 24.06-03.07.20 DAY 3 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN GBC13: 01.07-10.07.20 The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort GBC14: 08.07-17.07.20 of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the GBC15: 15.07-24.07.20 North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in GBC16: 22.07-31.07.20 at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. GBC17: 29.07-07.08.20 DAY 4 (SATURDAY): TALLINN GBC18: 05.08-14.08.20 Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern GBC19: 12.08-21.08.20 urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer GBC20: 19.08-28.08.20 with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés GBC21: 26.08-04.09.20 and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old GBC22: 02.09-11.09.20 medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see GBC23: 09.09-18.09.20 Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its Package prices per person: collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. EUR 1195.00 (double occupancy) DAY 5 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKI EUR 500.00 (single supplement) This day offers first an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the White Night Supplement for GBC06-GBC13 EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit th EUR 100.00 (single supplement) to the charming 16 century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Including: Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago 9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and 9 x buffet breakfast check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice Personalised welcome package DAY 6 (MONDAY): HELSINKI Entrances to medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Church-in- Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture the-Rock in Helsinki and Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with Service of Italian only speaking tour escort on Baltic countries the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the segment and Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on Finnish- Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for Russian segment on tours GBC12, GBC14-GBC19 st st a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an Service of 1 class motor coaches or 1 class minivans throughout the itinerary optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which nd construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2 class) Portage at hotels on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. Optional: DAY 7 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURG Transfer airport to Hotel Wellton Riverside: EUR 35.00 for Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we persons) take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Vyborg 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check- in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp DAY 8 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted EUR 60.00 pp with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers Palace: EUR 80.00 pp an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial 75.00 pp celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.
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DAY 9 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an BALTIC CAPITALS uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with May-October 2020, 10days/9 nights the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Transfer Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport: EUR 70.00 for private Pryanosti & Radosti. car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) DAY 10 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea on Day 1 – Optional transfer to the airport. Day 4 and Day 7 – Day 9): EUR 225.00 pp
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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu BALTIC AND RUSSIAN EXPLORER Lietuva **** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-October 2020, 16 days/15 nights DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 DATES: churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, GBX06: 10.05-25.05.20 Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old GBX07: 17.05-01.06.20 University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional GBX08: 24.05-08.06.20 excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well GBX09: 31.05-15.06.20 preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake GBX11: 14.06-29.06.20 Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant GBX12: 21.06-06.07.20 Belmontas. GBX13: 28.06-13.07.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA GBX14: 05.07-20.07.20 Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most GBX15: 12.07-27.07.20 holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon GBX16: 19.07-03.08.20 reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence GBX17: 26.07-10.08.20 of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we GBX18: 02.08-17.08.20 GBX19: 09.08-24.08.20 travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late GBX20: 16.08-31.08.20 afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. GBX21: 23.08-07.09.20 DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA GBX22: 30.08-14.09.20 Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest GBX23: 06.09-21.09.20 of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of GBX24: 13.09-28.09.20 architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes GBX25: 20.09-05.10.20 Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Package prices per person: Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture EUR 1895.00 (double occupancy) and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the EUR 750.00 (single supplement) Dome Cathedral. DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA White Night Supplement for GBX06-GBX13 After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) EUR 100.00 (single supplement) discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Including: Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of 15 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers 15 x buffet breakfast an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet Personalised welcome package limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Church-in-the-Rock in optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. Helsinki, Peter-Paul-Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN Kremlin The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we Service of Italian only and Spanish only speaking tour escort on continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Baltic segment of the tour and Italian and Spanish speaking tour Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu escort on Finnish segment of the tour on tours GBX13-GBX15, Olympia**** or similar. GBX17-GBX19 and GBX21 and Italian speaking local guide on Finnish segment of the tour on tours GBX08 and GBX12 DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Service of Spanish and Portuguese speaking tour escort on tours Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. GBX08, GBX12, GBX16, GBX20 The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on tours galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing GBX06-GBX07, GBX09, GBX11 and GBX22-GBX25 tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky throughout the itinerary Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon Ferry Tallinn-Helsinki OW nd an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2 class) award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic Portage at hotels and railway stations and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner Optional: at Restaurant Maikrahv. Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 for DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKI private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 This day offers first an optional day excursion to Lahemaa persons) National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit pp to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp
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DAY 9 (MONDAY): HELSINKI Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and BALTIC AND RUSSIAN EXPLORER Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green May-October 2020, 16 days/15 nights and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which th EUR 60.00 pp construction was started in the 18 century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp offers optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: EUR 80.00 pp DAY 10 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURG Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at 75.00 pp Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp DAY 11 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North. During 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion persons) to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Half board at hotels (13 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea on Day Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored 1 – Day 7 and Day 10 – Day 15): EUR 375.00 pp for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. DAY 12 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. DAY 13 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOW The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar. DAY 14 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla. DAY 15 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
DAY 16 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL HELSINKI Arrival in Helsinki, optional transfer to Hotel Glo Art**** or THE CZAR ROUTE similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-October 2020, 9 days/8 nights DAY 2 (MONDAY): HELSINKI Helsinki is located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and DATES: this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The GCR07: 17.05-25.05.20 sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with GCR08: 24.05-01.06.20 the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the GCR09: 31.05-08.06.20 Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and GCR10: 07.06-15.06.20 for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which GCR12: 21.06-29.06.20 construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an GCR13: 28.06-06.07.20 GCR14: 05.07-13.07.20 island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers GCR15: 12.07-20.07.20 optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. GCR16: 19.07-27.07.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURG GCR17: 26.07-03.08.20 Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after GCR18: 02.08-10.08.20 crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take GCR19: 09.08-17.08.20 time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Vyborg Castle. GCR20: 16.08-24.08.20 In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at GCR21: 23.08-31.08.20 Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. GCR22: 30.08-07.09.20 DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG GCR23: 06.09-14.09.20 St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums GCR24: 13.09-21.09.20 enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals GCR25: 20.09-28.09.20 have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North. GCR26: 27.09-05.10.20 During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the Package prices per person: splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. EUR 1045.00 (double occupancy) Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky EUR 450.00 (single supplement) Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was White Night Supplement for GCR07-GCR14 EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the EUR 100.00 (single supplement) evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an Including: exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and 8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels snacks. 8 x buffet breakfast DAY 5 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an Personalised welcome package uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with Entrances to Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Peter-Paul Fortress the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water in St. Petersburg and Moscow Kremlin Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. Service of Portuguese speaking tour escorts on tours GCR09, In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant GCR13, GCR17, GCR21 Pryanosti & Radosti. Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary DAY 6 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOW nd The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2 class) Portage at hotels and railway stations channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Optional: Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian Transfer airport to Hotel Glo Art: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar. 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: EUR 60.00 pp DAY 7 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR the last decade have made the city to one of the most dynamic 75.00 pp metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with St. Basil’s 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Palace: EUR 80.00 pp Hills with Moscow University and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp the Moscow Metro including the historical stations on the Ring-Line Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp and a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla. 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp DAY 8 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the persons) Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Half board at hotels (6 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea on Day 3 – Day 8): EUR 210.00 pp DAY 9 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos RUSSIAN CAPITALS Vasilievsky**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. April-October 2020, 7 days/ 6 nights DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DATES: St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and GRC02: 14.04-20.04.20 museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice GRC04: 28.04-04.05.20 of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get GRC07: 19.05-25.05.20 acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul GRC08: 26.05-01.06.20 Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church GRC09: 02.06-08.06.20 of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. GRC10: 09.06-15.06.20 The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, GRC12: 23.06-29.06.20 which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. GRC13: 30.06-06.07.20 Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy GRC14: 07.07-13.07.20 an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. GRC15: 14.07-20.07.20 GRC16: 21.07-27.07.20 DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST .PETERSBURG GRC17: 28.07-03.08.20 The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an GRC18: 04.08-10.08.20 uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with GRC19: 11.08-17.08.20 the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water GRC20: 18.08-24.08.20 Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional GRC21: 25.08-31.08.20 visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In GRC22: 01.09-07.09.20 the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant GRC23: 08.09-14.09.20 Pryanosti & Radosti. GRC24: 15.09-21.09.20 DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOW GRC25: 22.09-28.09.20 The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg GRC26: 29.09-05.10.20 channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Package prices per person: Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian EUR 745.00 (double occupancy) landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we EUR 350.00 (single supplement) arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut White Night Supplement for GRC07-GRC14 Smolenskaya**** or similar. EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW EUR 100.00 (single supplement) Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with Including: 6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic 6 x buffet breakfast changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning Personalised welcome package sightseeing tour includes the highlights of the vast city: the Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Kremlin Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the cathedrals. In Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours Service of Portuguese speaking tour escorts on tours GRC09, the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro GRC13, GRC15, GRC17, GRC19, GRC21 including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening throughout the itinerary offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class) unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla. Portage at hotels and railway stations
DAY 6 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW Optional: The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 70.00 for Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the persons) Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Palace: EUR 80.00 pp Radonezh. Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp DAY 7 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR Optional transfer to the airport. 75.00 pp 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp
Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp
Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) Half board (6 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 180.00 pp
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DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos RUSSIAN CAPITALS AND GOLDEN RING Vasilievsky**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-August 2020, 10 days/ 9 nights DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice DATES: of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul GGR07: 19.05-28.05.20 Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. GGR10: 09.06-18.06.20 The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, GGR13: 30.06-09.07.20 which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy GGR15: 14.07-23.07.20 an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. GGR17: 28.07-06.08.20
DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST .PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an GGR19: 11.08-20.08.20 uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Package prices per person: Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In EUR 1195.00 (double occupancy) the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant EUR 450.00 (single supplement)
Pryanosti & Radosti. White Night Supplement for GGR07 – GGR13 DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOW EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg EUR 100.00 (single supplement) channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Including: Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. 9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along 9 x buffet breakfast the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice check in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar. Personalised welcome package DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Moscow Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with Kremlin, the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir and the Church the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic of the Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolyubovo Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning Service of Portuguese speaking tour escort on St.Petersburg- sightseeing tour includes the highlights of the vast city: the Moscow segment of the tour and Italian and Spanish speaking Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with tour escort on Golden Ring segment of the tour on tours GGR13, GGR15, GGR17, GGR19 Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University st st and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the cathedrals. In Service of 1 class motor coaches or 1 class minivans the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro throughout the itinerary Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class) including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided Portage at hotels and railway stations stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an Optional: unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla. Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 70.00 for DAY 6 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev persons) Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Palace: EUR 80.00 pp Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR Radonezh. 75.00 pp DAY 7 (MONDAY): MOSCOW-VLADIMIR-SUZDAL 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp Today we start our journey on the Golden Ring of ancient Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp Russian towns. We first drive through scenic Russian Guided channel cruise: EUR 50.00 pp landscapes to Vladimir, one of the ancient capitals of Russia. 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp During the city sightseeing tour we visit the Assumption 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp Cathedral and see the St. Demetrius Cathedral, both world 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp heritage sites and the Golden Gate. In the late afternoon we continue to Suzdal and check-in at the Hotel Nikolaevsky 6-hours tour of Suzdal and visit to the Nativity Cathedral, Posad**** or similar. Museum of Wooden Architecture, St. Ethymius Monastery and the Transfiguration Cathedral: EUR 80.00 pp Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) Half board (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 255.00 pp
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DAY 8: (TUESDAY): SUZDAL Dating back almost thousand years, Suzdal is a small fairy-tale RUSSIAN CAPITALS AND GOLDEN RING town with an unsurpassed collection of ancient Russian May-August 2020, 10 days/ 9 nights architecture. During the optional whole day tour we discover all the treasures of Suzdal including the Kremlin, the Nativity Cathedral, the Museum of Wooden Architecture, St. Ethymius Monastery and the Transfiguration Cathedral. DAY 9: (WEDNESDAY): SUZDAL – BOGOLYBOVO- MOSCOW This morning we drive to the nearby village of Bogolyubovo to admire the glare white light single-domed Church of the Intercession on the Nerl. The church is built on a small hill, on a river meadow, in all its clarity and beauty it stands like a candle, growing out over the expanse of the meadow. We drive back to Moscow and in the afternoon we check-in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar. DAY 10: (THURSDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos RUSSIAN CAPITALS AND TATARSTAN Vasilievsky**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. May-August 2020, 10 days/9 nights DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the DATES: many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted GRT08: 26.05-04.06.20 with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding GRT12: 23.06-02.07.20 Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive GRT14: 07.07-16.07.20 Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during
World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the GRT16: 21.07-30.07.20 Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. GRT18: 04.08-13.08.20 DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST .PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an GRT20: 18.08-27.08.20 uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Package prices per person: Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional EUR 1195.00 (double occupancy) visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In EUR 550.00 (single supplement) the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant White Night Supplement for GRT08 – GRT14 Pryanosti & Radosti. EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOW EUR 100.00 (single supplement) The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg Including: channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway 8 overnights at centrally located 4-star hotels Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for 1 overnight on board “Tatarstan Premium” train in 2 berth Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian compartment landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we 9 x buffet breakfast arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut 1 x boxed dinner on board overnight train Smolenskaya**** or similar. Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW Personalized welcome package Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Moscow Kremlin the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic and Kazan Kremlin changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours sightseeing tour includes the highlights of the vast city: Red Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with the itinerary Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class) and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the cathedrals. In Portage at hotels and railway stations the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided Optional: stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 70.00 for private offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla. 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: DAY 6 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW EUR 80.00 pp The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the 75.00 pp Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp Radonezh. In the evening, transfer to the Kazanskaya Railway Station Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp and departure with the Tatarstan Premium overnight train bound for 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp Kazan. 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp DAY 7 (MONDAY): KAZAN 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp In the morning, we arrive to Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. 4-hour excursion to Admiralteyskaya Quarter and Raifa Monastery: Located at the mighty Volga River, Kazan is a beautiful EUR 40.00 pp thousand-year-old city, where Christianity and Islam have co- 4-hour excursion to Iske-Kazan (Old Kazan) with entrance to the existed peacefully through the centuries. Upon arrival we are museum and fortress and interactive show: EUR 60.00 pp transferred to Hotel Park Inn Kazan**** or similar, where breakfast is served. The morning and early afternoon 6-hour excursion to Sviyazshsk with entrance to Holy Domitian sightseeing tour allows us to explore Kazan’s rich past and Monastery and Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh: EUR 60.00 pp takes us to the old Tatar Quarter, where we visit the city’s National dinner at Restaurant Tatar Cuisine House: EUR 40.00 pp oldest stone mosque and Kazan Kremlin, a stone fortress of the Transfer Hotel Park Inn Kazan to airport: EUR 40.00 for private car 16th century with a perfect panoramic view. We also visit the (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) Kul-Sharif Mosque, one of the largest in Europe, and the Half board (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 245.00 pp
Catholic Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
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DAY 8: KAZAN This morning offers an optional visit to the Admiralteyskaya RUSSIAN CAPITALS AND TATARSTAN Quarter and the Raifa Monastery. The monastery, located on the bank of a beautiful lake and surrounded by virgin forests, and is May-August 2020, 10 days/9 nights one of the most beautiful sites in Tatarstan. The monastery has th an intriguing history dating back to the 17 century and it is still a functioning monastery today. In the afternoon an optional visit is offered to Iske-Kazan (Old Kazan), a fascinating open-air museum located where the capital of the medieval Khanate of Kazan once stood. We visit the museum dominated by a modern reconstruction of the large wooden fortress from time of the khanate, while an interactive theatrical show with the medieval ruler of the city, the Kazan Khan, and his entourage gives us a further impression of the lives of the people of medieval Kazan. DAY 9: KAZAN This morning an optional visit to Sviyazhsk is on our program. This scenic little town located an hour’s drive from Kazan at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga Rivers has served as a fortress and military base since the 16th century. We visit the Holy Domitian Monastery of Sviyazhsk and the Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the town and the rivers before we return to Kazan. In the evening an optional national cuisine dinner is offered at Restaurant Tatar Cuisine House. DAY 10: KAZAN Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN Arrival in Copenhagen, regular transfer from Copenhagen SCANDINAVIAN AND RUSSIAN TREASURES Airport to Hotel Scandic Copenhagen**** or similar, check- May-September 2020, 19 days/18 nights in DAY 2 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN-OSLO DATES: Copenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively city and one of Europe’s most romantic capitals with its old castles GSR06: 14.05-01.06.20 and churches and charming squares and harbours. The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us with all the city’s treasures: the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the Royal GSR10: 11.06-29.06.20 Castle, Nyhavn with its restaurants and small boats and the GSR13: 02.07-20.07.20 City Hall Square. In the afternoon we embark on the DFDS Seaways overnight ferry bound for Oslo. The ferry offers a GSR15: 16.07-03.08.20 wide choice of restaurants, bars, shops and much more. Dinner on-board. GSR17: 30.07-17.08.20 DAY 3 (SATURDAY): OSLO-EIDFJORD GSR18: 06.08-24.08.20 Upon arrival to Oslo our tour heads directly to Hoenefoss, GSR20: 20.08-07.09.20 Nesbyen surrounded by a landscape, which alternates between forests of pines and lakes to arrive in the beautiful GSR22: 03.09-21.09.20 Hallingdal Valley. We visit Gol and arrive in Geilo, a small GSR23: 10.09-28.09.20 town surrounded by mountains. Our tour continues to Hardangervidda where we visit Voringfossen waterfall before we arrive to Eidfjord, where our hotel is located. Check in at Hotel Quality Voringfoss****, or similar. Dinner Package prices per person: at hotel. EUR 3195.00 (double occupancy) DAY 4 (SUNDAY): EIDFJORD-BERGEN D 4 (S ): E -B EUR 1300.00 (single supplement) This morning takes us further into the breath-taking
Norwegian nature. We cross the splendid Hardanger fjord, by Supplement for GSR06 and GSR10 travelling across Hardanger Bridge which has one of the EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) longest suspension bridge spans in the world. On the other EUR 100.00 (single supplement) side of the bridge we pass Nordheimsund and crossing birch forests we arrive to Bergen – known as the capital of the Including: fjords. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains the history of Bergen is closely connected with the sea and 16 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels this is very noticeable in the city, especially at the city’s 1 overnight at ferry Copenhagen-Oslo OW, outside-cabins picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour 1 overnight at ferry Stockholm-Helsinki OW, outside-cabins introduces us to this remarkable Hanseatic city with the 18 x buffet breakfast Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the traditional Fish 4 x dinner (3 x 3-course hotel dinner and 1 x buffet dinner on Market and the city centre with the St. Mary’s Church and board the ferry Copenhagen – Oslo) Haakon’s Hall. We check-in at Hotel Scandic Ornen**** or Welcome letter similar. Entrances Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Peter and Paul DAY 5 (MONDAY): BERGEN-STALHEIM Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Kremlin The morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning Service of English speaking tour escorts on all tours Norwegian fjord capital. In the early afternoon we travel to Service of 1st class motor coaches and 1st class minivans the historical town of Voss, which has a scenic background throughout the itinerary of snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue nd towards the Naeroy Valley and Stalheim, offering a stunning Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2 class) view down the Stalheim Gorge, Check-in at Hotel Portage at hotels, ferry terminals and railway stations Stalheim**** or similar. Dinner at hotel. Arrival transfer in Copenhagen (shared transfer with English speaking assistant) DAY 6 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM-FAGERNES Today we continue through the fjord region with its formidable water-drowned glacial valleys, flanked by impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we cross the Naroyfjord and reach the village of Flam. Here is offered an optional tour – Flam Railway: one of the most famous and most breath-taking railway journeys in the world. In the afternoon the journey continues along the Aurlandfjord. We do a photo stop at the famous Borgund Stave Church before we continue to Fagernes. Check-in at Hotel Thon Scandic The most scenic, comprehensive and complete tour of Valdres**** or similar. Dinner at hotel. Scandinavia, Finland and Russia on the market
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DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): FAGERNES-OSLO After breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian fjords behind SCANDINAVIAN AND RUSSIAN TREASURES us and travel back towards Oslo which we reach early in the May-September 2020, 19 days/18 nights afternoon. Check in at Hotel Thon Opera**** or similar. Founded in 1048 Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very pleasant and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical and modern architecture. Upon arrival in Optional: Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy a walk around the Frogner Park decorated with the unique sculptures The tour leader will be offering various optional excursions during of Gustav Vigeland. We pass by the City Hall and the main the tour street, Karl Johan, leading to the Royal Palace. Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 DAY 8 (THURSDAY): OSLO-STOCKHOLM Today we head for Stockholm, passing through Norwegian persons) forests. We cross the border and enter the county of Varmland in Sweden. Throughout the balance of the day we drive through typical Swedish landscapes with fertile farmland, blue lakes and thick forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairy-tales. In the afternoon we arrive at Stockholm. Check-in at Hotel Scandic Grand Central**** or similar. DAY 9 (FRIDAY): STOCKHOLM Stockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, built on 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden, the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old The most scenic, comprehensive and complete tour of Town with the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and the city Scandinavia, Finland and Russia on the market centre with its famous City Hall. The afternoon is free for individual visits.
DAY 10 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM-HELSINKI The morning is free to explore more of Stockholm individually. Mid-afternoon we leave for the pier to embark on the Tallink Silja Line overnight ferry bound for Helsinki. We travel slowly down the archipelago past numerous islands and islets. And afterwards there is a wide choice of entertainment with bars, shops, casino and much more. DAY 11 (SUNDAY): HELSINKI Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. Directly after disembarkation we start a sightseeing tour, which takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and the famous Church-in-the-Rock. At the end of the tour we check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. DAY 12 (MONDAY): HELSINKI The morning is reserved for exploring more of the Finish capital individually. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve.
DAY 13 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURG Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. DAY 14 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.
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DAY 15 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an SCANDINAVIAN AND RUSSIAN TREASURES uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the May-September 2020, 19 days/18 nights impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world- famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. DAY 16 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOW The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Station and The most scenic, comprehensive and complete tour of board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along the River Scandinavia, Finland and Russia on the market Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar. DAY 17 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes all the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre, and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and Kremlin grounds with a visit to one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla. DAY 18 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh. DAY 19 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN Arrival in Copenhagen, regular transfer from Copenhagen FABULOUS SCANDINAVIA Airport to Hotel Scandic Copenhagen**** or similar, check- May-September 2020, 10 days/9 nights in. DAY 2 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN-OSLO Copenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively city and DATES: one of Europe’s most romantic capitals with its old castles and GFS06: 14.05-23.05.20 churches and charming squares and harbours. The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us with all the city’s treasures: GFS09: 04.06-13.06.20 the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the Royal Castle, GFS10: 11.06-20.06.20 Nyhavn with its restaurants and small boats and the City Hall Square. In the afternoon we embark on the DFDS Seaways GFS13: 02.07-11.07.20 overnight ferry bound for Oslo. The ferry offers a wide choice GFS15: 16.07-25.07.20 of restaurants, bars, shops and much more. Dinner on-board. DAY 3 (SATURDAY): OSLO-EIDFJORD GFS17: 30.07-08.08.20 Upon arrival to Oslo our tour heads directly to Hoenefoss, GFS18: 06.08-15.08.20 Nesbyen surrounded by a landscape, which alternates between forests of pines and lakes to arrive in the beautiful Hallingdal GFS20: 20.08-29.08.20 Valley. We visit Gol and arrive in Geilo, a small town GFS22: 03.09-12.09.20 surrounded by mountains. Our tour continues to GFS23: 10.09-19.09.20 Hardangervidda where we visit Voringfossen waterfall before we arrive to Eidfjord, where our hotel is located. Check in at Hotel Quality Voringfoss****, or similar. Dinner at hotel. DAY 4 (SUNDAY): EIDFJORD-BERGEN Package prices per person: This morning takes us further into the breath-taking Norwegian nature. We cross the splendid Hardanger fjord, by EUR 1995.00 (double occupancy) travelling across Hardanger Bridge which has one of the EUR 955.00 (single supplement) longest suspension bridge spans in the world. On the other side of the bridge we pass Nordheimsund and crossing birch forests Including: we arrive to Bergen – known as the capital of the fjords. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains the history 8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels of Bergen is closely connected with the sea and this is very 1 overnight at ferry Copenhagen-Oslo OW, outside-cabins noticeable in the city, especially at the city’s picturesque 9 x buffet breakfast waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour introduces us to this 4 x dinner (3 x 3-course hotel dinner and 1 x buffet on board the remarkable Hanseatic city with the Bryggen area of old ferry) wooden houses, the traditional Fish Market and the city centre Welcome letter with the St. Mary’s Church and Haakon’s Hall. We check-in Service of English speaking tour escorts on all tours at Hotel Scandic Oernen**** or similar. Service of 1st class motor coaches and 1st class minivans DAY 5 (MONDAY): BERGEN-STALHEIM throughout the itinerary The morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning Portage at hotels and ferry terminals Norwegian fjord capital. In the early afternoon we travel to the Arrival and departure transfers in Copenhagen and Stockholm historical town of Voss, which has a scenic background of (shared transfer with English speaking assistant) snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue towards the Naeroy Valley and Stalheim, offering a stunning view Optional: down the Stalheim Gorge, Check-in at Hotel Stalheim**** or similar. Dinner at hotel. The tour leader will be offering various optional excursions during the tour DAY 6 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM-FAGERNES Today we continue through the fjord region with its formidable water-drowned glacial valleys, flanked by impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we cross the Naroyfjord and reach the village of Flam. Here is offered an optional tour – Flam Railway: one of the most famous and most breath-taking railway journeys in the world. In the afternoon the journey continues along the Aurlandfjord. We do a photo stop at the famous Borgund Stave Church before we continue to Fagernes. Check-in at Hotel Thon Scandic Valdres**** or similar. Dinner at hotel.
DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): FAGERNES-OSLO D 7 (W ): F -O After breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian fjords behind us and travel back towards Oslo which we reach early in the afternoon. Check in at Hotel Thon Opera**** or similar. Founded in 1048 Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very pleasant and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical and modern architecture. Upon arrival in Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy a walk around the Frogner Park decorated with the unique sculptures of Gustav Vigeland. We pass by the City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the Royal Palace.
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DAY 8 (THURSDAY): OSLO-STOCKHOLM Today we head for Stockholm, passing through Norwegian FABULOUS SCANDINAVIA forests. We cross the border and enter the county of Varmland May-September 2020, 10 days/9 nights in Sweden. Throughout the balance of the day we drive through typical Swedish landscapes with fertile farmland, blue lakes and thick forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairy-tales. In the afternoon we arrive at Stockholm. Check-in at Hotel Scandic Grand Central**** or similar. DAY 9 (FRIDAY): STOCKHOLM Stockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, built on 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden, the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and the city centre with its famous City Hall. The afternoon is free for individual visits. DAY 10 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE Regular departure transfer from hotel to the Arlanda Airport.
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DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL MINSK BELARUS AND BALTIC EXPLORER Arrival at the airport, optional transfer to Hotel Minsk**** or June-August 2020, 11 days/10 nights similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (FRIDAY): MINSK Minsk is one of the last undiscovered secrets of Europe, DATES: modern and historical at the same time, a green city with a cosmopolitan and bustling atmosphere and surprisingly bright, GBE07: 04.06-14.06.20 clean and safe. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the GBE09: 18.06-28.06.20 Independence Square and the Independence Avenue with its amazing collection of Stalinist Classicism, the Old Town, the GBE11: 02.07-12.07.20 Island of Tears, the reconstructed Trinity District and the Janka Kupala Park. The afternoon offers optional visit to Museum of GBE13: 16.07-26.07.20 the Great Patriotic War with more than 8000 exhibits related to the devastating tragedy of WWII in Belarus. GBE15: 30.07-09.08.20
DAY 3 (SATURDAY): MINSK D 3 (S ): M GBE17: 13.08-23.08.20 The day offers and optional excursion to one of the greatest treasures of Belarus, Mir Castle, ca. 100 km southwest of Package prices per person: Minsk, a UNESCO World heritage site. The castle is an EUR 1045.00 (double occupancy) exceptional example of a Central European fortification, EUR 450.00 (single supplement) reflecting in its design and layout successive cultural Including: influences of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance that blend 10 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels harmoniously to create an impressive monument to the history of Belarus. The evening offers an optional dinner at Restaurant 10 x buffet breakfast Gambarinus. Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice Personalized welcome package DAY 4 (SUNDAY): MINSK - VILNIUS The morning is free in Minsk to explore more of the city Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and individually. In the afternoon we are driving 180 km to reach Medieval Guild Hall in Tallinn Vilnius, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva **** or Service of German and English speaking tours escort on all tours similar or similar. Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours st st DAY 5 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Service of 1 class coaches or 1 class minivans throughout the Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 itinerary churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of Portage at hotels the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Optional: Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old Transfer from airport to Hotel Minsk: EUR 60.00 for private car University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well- 3-hour visit to Museum of the Great Patriotic War: EUR 45.00 pp preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake 6- hours excursion to Mir Castle: EUR 85.00 pp Galve. In the evening, enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Optional dinner at Restaurant Gambarinus: EUR 40.00 pp Belmontas. 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 DAY 6 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS - RIGA pp Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, we soon 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olumpia to airport: EUR 35.00 for Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the persons) Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Half board at hotel (10 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture 295.00 pp and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Visa Dome Cathedral. Visa can be obtained at arrival at Minsk-2 International Airport for residents of countries, where there is no Belarus consulate. Residents of DAY 8 (THURSDAY): RIGA D 8 (T ): R countries, where there is a Belarus consulate, are required to apply for visa After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of here. Costs for visa support for issuing visa at consular departments in discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes foreign countries are included into the prices. Supplement for visa support us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of for issuing visa at Minsk-2 International Airport: EUR 10.00 pp Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest.
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DAY 9 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN BELARUS AND BALTIC EXPLORER The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer June-August 2020, 11 days/10 nights resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. DAY 10 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. DAY 11 (SUNDAY): TALLINN Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOW POLISH AND BALTIC JEWELS Arrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Krakow June-August 2020, 13 days/12 nights Centrum**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland DATES: and for centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town GPB09: 02.06-14.06.20 with the St. Mary’s Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel GPB11: 16.06-28.06.20 Cathedral. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels GPB13: 30.06-12.07.20 going down as far as 327 meters. The evening offers an GPB14: 07.07-19.07.20 optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka. GPB15: 14.07-26.07.20 DAY 3 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW-WARSAW GPB16: 21.07-02.08.20 We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where GPB17: 28.07-09.08.20 GPB18: 04.08-16.08.20 we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach GPB19: 11.08-23.08.20 Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Mercure GPB20: 18.08-30.08.20 Warszawa Centrum**** or similar. DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAW Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously Package prices per person: reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal EUR 1445.00 (double occupancy) Castle, St John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and EUR 550.00 (single supplement) the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water. The Including: evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne 12 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels Smaki. 12 x buffet breakfast Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAW-OLSZTYN Personalized welcome package We continue through the well forested North Poland into the Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora Masurian Lakeland, a myriad of postglacial lakes representing Monastery in Czestochowa, St. John’s Cathedral in Warsaw, some of the most beautiful nature in the whole of Poland. The Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and afternoon excursion of the Masurian Lakeland takes us to the medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn town of Gizycko, surrounded to all sides by the lakes, further Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all to the beautiful Baroque church in Swieta Lipka and to picture- tours postcard town Mragowo. Finally we reach Olsztyn where we Service of Italian only and Spanish only speaking tour check-in at Hotel Przystan****, or similar. escort on Baltic countries segment and Italian and Spanish AY UNDAY LSZTYN ILNIUS speaking tour escort on Polish segment on all tours DAY 6 (SUNDAY): OLSZTYN-VILNIUS st st Today we continue along the eastern fringe of the Masurian Service of 1 class motor coaches or 1 class vans Lakeland with endless blue lakes and attractive resort towns throughout the itinerary into Lithuania. We do a stop in Kaunas, the former capital of Portage at hotels Lithuania, to admire the beautiful Old Town and the elegant white Baroque Town Hall before we arrive in the late Optional: afternoon to Vilnius. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva Transfer airport to Hotel Novotel Krakow Centrum: EUR **** or similar. 40.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private van (4-7 persons) DAY 7 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00 pp churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki: EUR 40.00 pp excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake 40.00 pp Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp Belmontas. 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp DAY 8 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late pp afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private van (4-7 persons) Half board at hotels (12 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 345.00 pp
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DAY 9 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA POLISH AND BALTIC JEWELS Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of June-August 2020, 13 days/12 nights architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. DAY 10 (THURSDAY): RIGA After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. DAY 11 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.
DAY 12 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. DAY 13 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOW POLISH SPLENDOURS Arrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Krakow June-August 2020, 8 days/7 nights Centrum**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland DATES: and for centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town GPS13: 30.06-07.07.20 with the St. Mary’s Church, the Jagiellonian University, the GPS14: 07.07-14.07.20 Cloth Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel GPS15: 14.07-21.07.20 Cathedral. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to the GPS16: 21.07-28.07.20 famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels GPS17: 28.07-04.08.20 going down as far as 327 meters. The evening offers an optional GPS18: 04.08-11.08.20 Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka. GPS19: 11.08-18.08.20 DAY 3 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW-WARSAW GPS20: 18.08-25.08.20 We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Mercure Package prices per person: Warsaw Centrum**** or similar. DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAW EUR 965.00 (double occupancy) Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously EUR 350.00 (single supplement) reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal Castle, St Including: John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional excursion to 7 x buffet breakfast the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water. The Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice Personalized welcome package evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora Smaki. Monastery in Czestochowa, St. John’s Cathedral in Warsaw DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAW-OLSZTYN Malbork Castle and Artus Court in Gdansk We continue through the well forested North Poland into the Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all Masurian Lakeland, a myriad of postglacial lakes representing tours some of the most beautiful nature in the whole of Poland. The Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all afternoon excursion of the Masurian Lakeland takes us to the tours town of Gizycko, surrounded to all sides by the lakes, further to Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class vans the beautiful Baroque church in Swieta Lipka and to picture- throughout the itinerary postcard town Mragowo. Finally we reach Olsztyn where we Portage at hotels check-in at Hotel Przystan****, or similar. DAY 6 (SUNDAY): OLSZTYN-GDANSK Optional: Leaving the Masurian Lakeland behind us we travel further Transfer airport to Hotel Novotel Krakow Centrum: EUR North. Our first stop is at Elblag, a town with a bitter-sweet past 40.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private and a seemingly bright future. After a short visit of the Old van (4-7 persons) Town with the red bricked St. Nicolas Cathedral we continue to 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00 pp pay a visit to Malbork Castle – a massive fortress founded by Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp the Teutonic knights in the 13th century and beautifully sat on 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to the banks of the sluggish Nogat River. From Malbork we reach Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp Gdansk in just one hour and upon arrival we check in at Hotel Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki: EUR 40.00 pp Mercure Gdansk**** or similar. 4-hour excursion of Tri-City with Sopot and Gdynia with organ DAY 7 (MONDAY): GDANSK music concert at Oliwa church: EUR 45.00 pp Like a mini-state all to itself, Gdansk has a unique feel, Farewell dinner at Restaurant Pod Lososiem: EUR 50.00 pp cultured, wealthy and cosmopolitan, that sets it apart from all Transfer Hotel Mercure Gdansk to airport: EUR 55.00 for other cities in Poland. During morning old town walking tour private car (1-3 persons), EUR 95.00 for private van (4-7 we see Dlugi Targ, or Long Market, St. Mary’s Church, St. persons) Bridget’s Church, Artus Court and Gdansk Town Hall. In the Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): afternoon is offered an optional tour of the so-called Tri-City – a EUR 235.00 pp conurbation uniting Gdansk with the lively coastal towns of Sopot and Gdynia. The tour along the 35 km gulf of Gdansk includes a visit to the famous pier in Sopot and a lovely organ concert at the Oliwa Church. In the evening is offered an optional farewell dinner at the prestigious Restaurant Pod Lososiem. DAY 8 (TUESDAY): GDANSK DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport. v GUARANTEED ESCORTED TOURS XX
DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL KIEV CLASSICAL UKRAINE Arrival in Kiev, optional transfer to Hotel Park Inn Kyiv**** July-August 2020, 7 days/6 nights or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (THURSDAY): KIEV th DATES: Founded in the late 9 century Kyiv is one of the oldest cities of Europe and the cradle of Slavic civilization and Orthodox GCU14: 01.07-07.07.20 Christianity. The morning sightseeing tour introduces us to the historic city and all its treasures including St. Vladimir’s GCU16: 15.07-21.07.20 Cathedral, Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, which we reach by cable car, GCU17: 22.07-28.07.20 Independence Square, Opera House and St. Andrew’s GCU18: 29.07-04.08.20 Cathedral. The afternoon is reserved for an optional excursion GCU19: 05.08-11.08.20 to the world famous Cave Monastery featuring amazing GCU20: 12.08-18.08.20 architectural monuments, ranging from bell towers to cathedrals to underground cave systems and strong stone fortification walls. In the evening enjoy an optional dinner with folklore music at Restaurant Opanas. Package price per person:
DAY 3 (FRIDAY): KIEV D 3 (F ): K EUR 545.00 (double occupancy) The morning offers an optional excursion to the large Pirogovo EUR 300.00 (single supplement) Ethnographic Open Air Museum, where farmsteads, wooden churches, windmills and village architecture from all regions Including: of the large country will bring us back to the atmosphere of th 6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels 18 and 19th century rural Ukraine. In the afternoon is offered 6 x buffet breakfast an optional visit to St. Sophia’s Cathedral and the National Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice History Museum. The St. Sophia Cathedral - built in 11th century – is an UNESCO heritage monastery complex with Personalized welcome package unique ancient frescoes. The visit includes also Bell Tower, Tickets for Cable Car ride in Kiev, entrances to Boim Chapel Monks Refectory and Metropolite House. We proceed to the and Medieval Pharmacy-Museum in Lviv National Historical Museum with over 800 thousand unique Service of German and English speaking tour escort on all tours exhibits related to the history and culture of Ukraine. Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours st st DAY 4 (SATURDAY): KIEV-LVIV Service of 1 class coach or 1 class minivan throughout the The early morning is reserved for an optional visit to the itinerary unique Chernobyl Museum dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl Hyundai high-speed train Kiev-Lviv OW (2nd class) disaster, which also signalled the beginning of the end of Portage at hotels and railway stations Soviet Ukraine. In the afternoon we go to the train station to board the modern high-speed train bound for Lviv. Upon Optional arrival in the evening to Lviv, transfer to Hotel Dnister**** or Transfer airport to Hotel Park Inn Kyiv: EUR 35.00 for private similar, check in. car (1-3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) DAY 5 (SUNDAY): LVIV 3-hours visit to the Cave Monastery: EUR 40.00 pp Lviv is known as the centre of West-Ukraine, which was never Ukrainian dinner with folklore music at Restaurant Opanas: incorporated into imperial Russia but was a part the Habsburg EUR 40.00 pp Empire. Even Lviv has had an enthralling and violent history it still 4-hours excursion to the Pirogovo Ethnographic Open Air has a unique old-world charm. The morning sightseeing tour takes us Museum: EUR 35.00 pp to Lviv Old Town - a complex of stone buildings from the 14th-16th 3-hours visit to St. Sophia’s Cathedral and National Historical century – and includes the Market Square with City House, Black Museum: EUR 25.00 pp (walking tour) Stone Building, Opera Square, Kornyakt Palace, Medieval 3-hours visit to Chernobyl Museum: EUR 40.00 pp Pharmacy-Museum, Armenian Cathedral, Dominical and Bernardine 2-hours Lviv Beer Tour: EUR 35.00 pp cathedrals and the beautiful Boim Chapel. In the afternoon is offered 8-hours excursion to castles around Lviv: EUR 60.00 pp an optional Lviv Beer Tour. We will have an opportunity to learn Carpathian dinner at Restaurant Trout, Bread and Wine: EUR how craft beer is brewed and to taste it, and during the tour we 35.00 pp will travel from an old monastery of the 17th century to a Transfer Hotel Dnister to airport: EUR 25.00 for private car (1-3 modern beer brewery. persons), EUR 45.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) DAY 6 (MONDAY): LVIV Half board at hotels (6 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR The full day optional tour today takes us to castles around 195.00 pp Lviv: Olesko Castle dating back to 13th century and the residence of Polish Kings, like Jan Sobieski. The castle Visa features a magnificent collection of old furniture and paintings, Citizens of most countries of Europe and the Americas do not need a nice park and a museum with beautiful pieces of jewellery, visa to Ukraine. Citizens of Australia and New Zealand can obtain and Zolochiv Palace - the jewel of defensive architecture, built visa at arrival in Kiev Borispol Airport th in 17 century. Over centuries the palace served as fortress and royal residence. In the courtyard we find Grand Palace and
Chinese Palace. In the evening enjoy an optional Carpathian farewell dinner at Restaurant Trout, Bread and Wine with its highlight dish- Carpathian trout. DAY 7 (TUESDAY): DEPARTURE LVIV Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL KIEV SCENIC UKRAINE AND POLAND Arrival in Kiev, optional transfer to Hotel Park Inn Kyiv**** or July-August 2020, 11 days/10 nights similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (THURSDAY): KIEV Founded in the late 9th century Kyiv is one of the oldest cities of DATES: Europe and the cradle of Slavic civilization and Orthodox Christianity. The morning sightseeing tour introduces us to the historic city and all its treasures including St. Vladimir’s GUP14: 01.07-11.07.20 Cathedral, Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, which we reach by cable car, GUP16: 15.07-25.07.20 Independence Square, Opera House and St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The afternoon is reserved for an optional excursion to the world GUP17: 22.07-01.08.20 famous Cave Monastery featuring amazing architectural GUP18: 29.07-08.08.20 monuments, ranging from bell towers to cathedrals to GUP19: 05.08-15.08.20 underground cave systems and strong stone fortification walls. In GUP20: 12.08-22.08.20 the evening enjoy an optional dinner with folklore music at Restaurant Opanas. DAY 3 (FRIDAY): KIEV
The morning offers an optional excursion to the large Pirogovo Ethnographic Open Air Museum, where farmsteads, wooden Package prices per person: churches, windmills and village architecture from all regions of the large country will bring us back to the atmosphere of 18th and 19th EUR 1095.00 (double occupancy) century rural Ukraine. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to EUR 550.00 (single supplement) St. Sophia’s Cathedral and the National History Museum. The St. Sophia Cathedral - built in 11th century – is an UNESCO heritage Including: monastery complex with unique ancient frescoes. The visit includes 10 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels also Bell Tower, Monks Refectory and Metropolite House. We 10 x buffet breakfast proceed to the National Historical Museum with over 800 thousand Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice unique exhibits related to the history and culture of Ukraine. Personalized welcome package DAY 4 (SATURDAY): KIEV-LVIV Tickets for Cable Car ride in Kiev, entrances to Boim The early morning is reserved for an optional visit to the unique Chapel and Medieval Pharmacy-Museum in Lviv, Wawel Chernobyl Museum dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa which also signalled the beginning of the end of Soviet Ukraine. and St. John’s Cathedral in Warsaw In the afternoon we go to the railway station to board the modern Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all high-speed train bound for Lviv. Upon arrival in the evening to tours Lviv, transfer to Hotel Dnister**** or similar, check in. Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours DAY 5 (SUNDAY): LVIV Train tickets Lviv- Przemysl-Krakow OW (2nd class) Lviv is known as the centre of West-Ukraine, which was never Service of 1st class coach or 1st class vans throughout the incorporated into imperial Russia but was a part the Habsburg Empire. itinerary Even Lviv has had an enthralling and violent history it still has a unique Portage at hotels old-world charm. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to Lviv Old Town - a complex of stone buildings from the 14th-16th century – and Optional: includes the Market Square with Town Hall, Black Stone Building, Transfer airport to Hotel Park Inn Kyiv: EUR 40.00 for Opera Square, Kornyakt Palace, Medieval Pharmacy-Museum, private car (1-3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private van (4-7 Armenian Cathedral, Dominical and Bernardine cathedrals and the persons) beautiful Boim Chapel. In the afternoon is offered an optional Lviv Beer 3-hours visit to the Cave Monastery: EUR 40.00 pp Tour. We will have an opportunity to learn how craft beer is brewed Ukrainian dinner with folklore music at Restaurant and to taste it, and during the tour we will travel from an old Opanas: EUR 40.00 pp monastery of the 17th century to a modern beer brewery. 4-hours excursion to the Pirogovo Ethnographic Open Air DAY 6 (MONDAY): LVIV Museum: EUR 35.00 pp The full day optional tour today takes us to castles around Lviv: 3-hours visit to St. Sophia’s Cathedral and National Olesko Castle dating back to 13th century and the residence of Polish Kings, like Jan Sobieski. The castle features a magnificent collection Historical Museum: EUR 25.00 pp (walking tour) of old furniture and paintings, a nice park and a museum with 3-hours visit to Chernobyl Museum: EUR 40.00 pp beautiful pieces of jewellery, and Zolochiv Palace - the jewel of 2-hours Lviv Beer Tour: EUR 35.00 pp defensive architecture, built in 17th century. Over centuries the palace 8-hours excursion to castles around Lviv: EUR 60.00 pp served as fortress and royal residence. In the courtyard we find Grand Carpathian dinner at Restaurant Trout, Bread and Wine: Palace and Chinese Palace. In the evening enjoy an optional EUR 35.00 pp Carpathian farewell dinner at Restaurant Trout, Bread and Wine with 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00 pp its highlight dish- Carpathian trout. Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp DAY 7 (TUESDAY): LVIV – KRAKOW 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to In the morning we are taken to Lviv Railway Station. Here we Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp depart with the modern intercity train bound for the Polish city Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki: EUR 40.00 pp Przemysl to catch our connection further on to Krakow. The Transfer Hotel Mercure Centrum Warsaw to airport: EUR scenic train ride takes us through the mountainous and forested 45.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 65.00 for private Polish Sub-Carpathian province before we reach Krakow in early van (4-7 persons) afternoon. Upon arrival we are transferred to Hotel Novotel Half board at hotels (10 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): Centrum Krakow**** or similar, check in. EUR 325.00 pp
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DAY 8 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW SCENIC UKRAINE AND POLAND For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland July-August 2020, 11 days/10 nights and for centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the St. Mary’s Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka. DAY 9 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW-WARSAW We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Mercure Centrum Warsaw**** or similar. DAY 10 (FRIDAY): WARSAW Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal Castle, St John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki. DAY 11 (SATURDAY): WARSAW DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL GDANSK Arrival in Gdansk, optional transfer to Hotel Mercure BALTIC AMBER COAST Gdansk**** or similar. July - September 2020, 13 days/12 nights DAY 2 (MONDAY): GDANSK – KALININGRAD Like a mini-state all to itself, Gdansk has a unique feel, DATES: cultured, wealthy and cosmopolitan, that sets it apart from all other cities in Poland. During morning old town walking tour GBA13: 05.07-17.07.20 we see Dlugi Targ or Long Market, St. Mary’s Church, St. GBA14: 12.07-24.07.20 Bridget’s Church, Artus Court and Gdansk Town Hall. In the GBA15: 19.07-31.07.20 afternoon we depart to Kaliningrad, located in an enclave GBA16: 26.07-07.08.20 completely surrounded by countries of the EU. Check-in at GBA17: 02.08-14.08.20 Hotel Holiday Inn Kaliningrad**** or similar. GBA18: 09.08-21.08.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): KALININGRAD – KLAIPEDA GBA19: 16.08-28.08.20 While German Königsberg reveled in regal architecture and a GBA20: 23.08-04.09.20 cosmopolitan European culture, modern Kaliningrad is undeniable a Russian city. The old Prussian red-brick buildings are intermixed with Soviet blocks of flats, brand-new Orthodox churches, and glass high-rises. The morning city tour takes us around the city with Victory Square and Kant’s Island with the impressive Cathedral of Christ the Savior and we visit Package prices per person: the lively Central Market and the fascinating Museum of Amber. In the afternoon we depart from Kaliningrad along the EUR 1745.00 (double occupancy) amazing Curonian Spit, a 100 km thin stretch of land between EUR 700.00 (single supplement) the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon to the picturesque fishing town of Nida and further onwards to Klaipeda. Check-in at White Night Supplement for GBA13 Hotel National**** or similar. The evening offers an optional EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th Century. EUR 100.00 (single supplement) Including: DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA 12 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long 12 x buffet breakfast history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and Personalised welcome package old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen Entrances to Artus Court in Gdansk, Amber museum in von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Kaliningrad, medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Church-in- Park, where we enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque Lake the-Rock in Helsinki and Peter-and-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg Plateliai. After that we continue to Siauliai and Hill of Crosses, one Service of English speaking tour escort on all tours of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans and reach Riga in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Wellton throughout the itinerary Riverside**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ concert Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class) at the Dome Cathedral. Portage at hotels DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Optional: Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of Transfer airport to Hotel Mercure Gdansk: EUR 55.00 for the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various private car (1-3 persons), EUR 95.00 for private minivan (4-7 architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga persons) th Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19 Century: EUR 35.00 pp Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp stylish Restaurant Forest. Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA – TALLINN 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue EUR 60.00 pp through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. Palace: EUR 80.00 pp DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its 75.00 pp many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Transfer Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport: EUR 70.00 for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great private car (1-3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4-7 Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg persons) Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art Half board at hotels (12 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The 370.00 pp evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.
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DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN – HELSINKI This day offers first an optional day excursion to Lahemaa BALTIC AMBER COAST National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the July - September 2020, 13 days/12 nights von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. DAY 9 (MONDAY): HELSINKI Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. DAY 10 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI – ST. PETERSBURG Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. DAY 11 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.
DAY 12 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional Guest participating in this tour and required to issue visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Russian visa need to issue double entrance visa. Pryanosti & Radosti. DAY 13 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG Optional transfer to the airport.