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A Private Journey in the Baltics with a Jewish Focus 2021 A Private Journey in The Baltics With a Jewish Focus 2021 Itinerary at a Glance: Day 1 Arrival into Vilnius Day 2 Vilnius Day 3 Vilnius Day 4 Vilnius-Riga Day 5 Riga Day 6 Riga Day 7 Riga-Tallinn Day 8 Tallinn Day 9 Departure Why Exeter International? Our Experience At Exeter International we have been creating memories and crafting custom-designed journeys for 27 years. We are a team of specialists committed to providing the best travel experiences in our destinations. Each of our experts has either travelled extensively on reconnaissance trips, or has lived in their area of expertise, giving us unparalleled first-hand knowledge. Because we focus on specific parts of the globe, we return to the same destinations many times, honing our experience over the years. Knowledgeable Up-to-the-Minute Local Information We are best placed to give you advice about traveling to Europe and beyond; from logistics and new protocols in museums, hotels and restaurants in each country. We are here to expertly guide you through the new normal in travel. Original Custom Programs, Meticulously Planned Our experts speak your language both literally and culturally. Our advice and recommendations are impartial, honest, and always have the individual in mind. We save valuable time in pre-trip research and focus on developing experiences that enrich and enhance your experience. Once on your journey you will have complete peace of mind with our local 24-hour contact person who is on hand to coordinate any changes in your program or help you in the case of any emergency. Hand-Selected Guides We know that guides are one of the most important components of any travel experience. That is why we only use local experts who have a history of working with our guests and whom we know personally. We are extremely particular in selecting our guides and are confident that they will be one of the most memorable aspects of any of our trips. Flexible Deposit We prepay deposits for services so we can access the top guides, the best drivers and maintain preferred partnerships with our partner hotels. Our deposit to confirm services is 25% of the total trip cost. We want you to feel confident to book but also know that we are sensitive to current circumstances. Therefore, 15% of this deposit is refundable up to 31 days prior to departure if you are unable to travel for any reason. 10% of the deposit will be retained as a future travel credit for up to 3 years. Future travel will be priced at prevailing rates. If it is determined that you are unable to travel within 31 days of the start of services, all deposits paid will be converted to a future travel credit, less nonrefundable funds committed on your behalf and tickets such as train or theater tickets. This credit may also be applied to our sister travel companies: Almaz Journeys and Exeter Safari Company. Financial Stability We are proud to be recognized by Allianz Insurance on their list of covered travel suppliers to give you additional peace of mind. Day 1 Vilnius Arrival into Vilnius. Your driver will meet you outside of baggage claim and customs and transfer you to your hotel in the center of the city. The historic center of Vilnius boasts outstanding architectural diversity in one of the largest and best-preserved old towns in Europe. This UNESCO World Heritage site is filled with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque masterpieces. Narrow medieval streets, secluded courtyards, town castles and fortifications, and an incredible number of churches reflect the city's rich and vibrant history. Exeter Services Transfer Hotel Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius Day 2 Vilnius This morning, meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel for an overview tour of Vilnius’ Old Town. Across the street from your hotel is the Cathedral Square – the main downtown square just in front of the Vilnius Cathedral. It is believed that in pre-Christian times, a Baltic pagan god was worshiped here before the Lithuanian King Mindaugas built the original cathedral in 1251 after his conversion to Christianity. Nowadays, it is the spiritual heart of the country where the coronations of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania once took place and many important historical figures are interred in the crypts and catacombs. Also here, you will see the Chapel of St. Casimir, where the remains of the PolishLithuanian prince Casimir and patron saint of both countries rest. You will see some of Vilnius's beautiful churches and the Gediminas Castle Museum, which is part of the National Museum of Lithuania. The best place to start your tour of the city is from the top of the Gediminas Tower – the only remaining part of the Upper Castle overlooking the red-tiled roofs and the church towers of the Old Town, the cathedral, and the administrative buildings along the main avenue. The 14th century, three-storey octagonal brick tower houses a small exhibit of archaeological findings and the history of the castle which is one of the symbols of Lithuania’s independence. Just behind the Cathedral, is the Royal Palace. The original 15th-century palace was damaged by fire in the 17th century and remained unused for over a century. In the late 18th century Lithuania was annexed by Russia and the derelict palace was dismantled and the bricks and stones were sold. A tour of the Old Town is not complete without a visit to the Vilnius University, founded in 1570 by Jesuits and one of the most important centers of the Counter-Reformation. The university complex has more than 10 courtyards. The observatory tower dates back to 1569 and the library contains nearly 5 million volumes, making it the richest collection of Lithuanian books and one of the best-known libraries in Eastern Europe. This afternoon, your driver will join you for a visit to the Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum which tells the tragic story of the Jewish community in Vilnius. The museum comprises of several buildings and offers many different exhibitions as well as educational programs about the Jewish history and customs in Lithuania. Close by is a memorial dedicated to Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese Consul to Lithuania between 1939 and 1940. Together, with a Dutch colleague, he saved thousands of Polish Jews by issuing visas against the orders of the Japanese government, to save them from the holocaust. Many of these survivors found their way to Israel after the war and have championed his cause ever since. Later, you can also visit the Pylimo Street Synagogue, the only remaining prayer house for the small surviving Jewish community, which today numbers about 5,000. The synagogue bears the marks of the Jewish Enlightenment with the inclusion of a choir section, a feature considered a revolutionary form of modernization at the time it was built. Exeter Services Guide (8 hours); Vehicle & Driver (4 hours) Hotel Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius Day 3 Vilnius Today your guide and driver will meet you to journey to Paneriai, which was once a quiet small suburb before being turned into a mass-murder site by the Nazis in World War II. Nowadays, the entrance to the Paneriai memorial complex is marked by three stone slabs with inscriptions in Russian, Lithuanian and Hebrew honoring the memory of the 70,000 brutal executions carried out by Nazi forces from July 1941 to July 1944. Today there are monuments throughout the site honoring the deceased. Continue onto Trakai, the ancient capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, situated amidst picturesque lakes, the largest of which – Galve - has over 20 islands. It is best known for its captivating 14th Century fairytale castle which was presumably one of the largest in Lithuania of those times and served as residence for a number of Lithuanian rulers before the insular castle was constructed a short distance away on an island of Lake Galve. The Castle Museum offers a view into Lithuania‘s past, when Trakai ruled an empire from the Baltics to the Black Sea. Trakai was also home to a large Karaite community. The origin of the Karaites is very interesting. Some scholars link them to the Khazars, Turkic people that converted to Judaism in the eighth century while others view them as descendants of the Karaite Jews who lived in Crimea. They were brought to Lithuania by Grand Duke Vytautas from the Crimea and served as his bodyguards. Today you may visit the Karaites' house of worship, called kenesa, and a museum of Karaite culture. Exeter Services Vehicle, Driver & Guide (8 hours) Hotel Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius Day 4 Vilnius-Riga Today you will depart with your driver for the journey to Riga. Before arriving, visit the 17th century Rundale Palace. Rundale was the apogee of the fusion of German and Russian society which came together and flourished in the region in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Visit this imposing, well-restored palace of 138 rooms, approached through a grand drive flanked by twin semi-circular stables. Rundale Palace was designed by the famous architect Rastrelli as a summer residence for the Duke of Courland and is an exquisite masterpiece of symmetry and beauty. The palace was built from 17361740 and the Rococo interior decorations were added from 1765-1768. The parade rooms, the duke's private apartments and the duchess' boudoir are open to visitors. You may wish to have lunch at the restaurant located inside the palace today, payable locally Note: The drive between Vilnius and Riga takes approximately five hours plus the time to stop at Rundale. Exeter Services Transfer with one stop Hotel Kempinski Riga Day 5 Riga This morning meet your Riga guide for a tour of the Old Town.
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