Tour I North Saaremaa and Sõrve Peninsula

TOUR I NORTH SAAREMAA AND SÕRVE PENINSULA

Day 1 – Muhu Island and North Saaremaa

Choices for groups:

1) Laasu Farm - ostriches, emus, nandus and kangaroos (products made of ostrich skin, feathers and eggs at sale) Or after crossing the Small Strait 2) Military Museum and collection of weapons in Orissaare – one of the biggest and most extraordinary private collections in Estonia Dam of the Small Strait – 3-km- long dam road takes you over the Small Strait 13.15 Lunch in Orissaare. Booked in advance if necessary Places of interest: Ruins of Maasi Stronghold – a medieval stronghold, which is being excavated and restored Karja Church – the smallest and the most extraordinary medieval sacral buildings in Saaremaa Angla Windmills and the Cultural Heritage Centre – a group of windmills including 5 windmills and the Cultural Heritage Centre built of Selgase dolomite and opened in 2011, having a peculiar architecture and interior design, providing different activities. Laugu Glass Workshop – possible to see glass artist Peeter Rudaš at work in his studio and buy his products (only from June 1 until August 31) Panga Cliff – the highest cliff in Saaremaa 18.30 Arrival at the accommodation place on Värava Farm, Selgase Village, Mustjala County.

Day 2 – Sõrve Peninsula and Kuressaare town

8.30 Breakfast on Värava Farm 9.15 Beginning of the tour Places of interest: Odalätsi Springs – springs at the start of the Pidula River Kihelkonna Church and Bell Tower – the church dates back to the 13th century, has a separate bell tower and the oldest working organ in Estonia The end of Sõrve Peninsula – a long narrow peninsula reaching out in the Livonian Bay

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Tehumardi battlefield – site of WW II night battle, where many soldiers perished 12.30 Kuressaare Episcopal Castle – The only medieval castle in the Baltic States, which has been preserved as an entity without any major reconstruction 14.00 End of the tour Lunch Free time in Kuressaare 15.45 Departure at the parking lot in August Kitzberg’s Street in Kuressaare 17.00 Ferry from Kuivastu to Virtsu

The guide introduces Saaremaa, tells legends and stories.

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Prices: Guide service 160 € Lunch in Orissaare 6 € Dinner on Värava Farm 5 € Breakfast on Värava Farm 4 € Day 2 lunch in Kuressaare 5 € Accommodation with personal sleeping bag 6 € Tenting 3 € Ticket to Muhu Museum 1.50/3 € Ticket to Laasu Farm 2/3 € Ticket to Orissaare Military Museum € Ticket to Angla Windmill Hill 1/2 € Ticket to Kuressaare Episcopal Castle 2.50/5 € Discovery trail per group 30 €

The cost of guide service is per group, other prices are per person

In case of groups of pupils, the accommodation and breakfast of one adult per 10 pupils is free of charge, also the bus driver is free of charge.

For adults accommodation with bedding available. The accommodation and breakfast of the group leader and the bus driver is free of charge.

The group chooses the meals, extra services, whether to sleep in the house or in tents, etc.

The length of the tour from Kuivastu Harbour back to Kuivastu is about 350 kilometres long.

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TOUR 2

NORTH SAAREMAA, LAKE KARUJÄRV AND KAALI METEORITE CRATER

Day 1 Muhu Island and North Saaremaa

10.15 Ferry from Virtsu to Kuivastu 10.40 The ferry arrives at Kuivastu Harbour, where the guide meets the group and the tour begins Places of interest: Koguva Village (birthplace of Juhan Smuul on Tooma Farm, old village school and handicraft made by Muhu women) lives its every day life but functions also as a museum Choices for groups: 1) Laasu Farm - ostriches, emus, nandus and kangaroos (products made of ostrich skin, feathers and eggs at sale) or after crossing the Small Strait 2) Military Museum and collection of weapons in Orissaare – one of the biggest and extraordinary private collections in Estonia Dam of the Small Strait – 3-km- long dam road takes you over the Small Strait 13.15 Lunch in Orissaare. Booked in advance if necessary. Places of interest: Ruins of Maasi Stronghold – a medieval stronghold, which is being excavated and restored Karja Church – the smallest and the most extraordinary medieval sacral building in Saaremaa Angla Windmills and the Cultural Heritage Centre – a group of windmills including 5 windmills and the Cultural Heritage Centre built of Selgase dolomite and opened in 2011, having a peculiar architecture and interior design, providing different activities. Laugu Glass Workshop – possible to see glass artist Peeter Rudaš at work in his studio and buy his products (only from June 1 until August 31) Panga Cliff – the highest stone cliff in Saaremaa 18.30 Arrival at the accommodation place on Värava Farm, Selgase Village, Mustjala County.

Day 2 Kaali Meteorite Crater and Kuressaare

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Kuressaare Episcopal Castle – The only medieval castle in the Baltic States, which has been preserved as an entity without any major reconstruction 14.00 End of the tour Lunch Free time in Kuressaare 15.46 Departure at the parking lot in August Kitzberg’s Street in Kuressaare 17.0 Ferry from Kuivastu to Virtsu

The guide introduces Saaremaa, tells legends and stories.

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The cost of guide service is per group, other prices are per person

In case of pupils groups, the accommodation and breakfast of one adult per 10 pupils is free of charge, also the bus drive is free of charge.

For adults accommodation with bedding available. The accommodation and breakfast of the group leader and the bus driver is free of charge.

The group chooses the meals, extra services, whether to sleep in the house or intents, etc.

The length of the tour from Kuivastu Harbour back to Kuivastu is about 300 kilometres long.

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TOUR 3 NATURE STUDY TRIP

Day 1 – Muhu Island and North Saaremaa

10.15 Ferry from Virtsu to Kuivastu 10.40 The ferry arrives at Kuivastu Harbour, where the guide meets the group and the tour begins Places of interest: Üügu Cliff – the stories of high cliffs in Muhu Island and Saaremaa Koguva Village – the story of co-existence of man and nature Dam of the Small Strait – the story of the reorganisation of nature and the rising land 13.15 Lunch in Orissaare. Places of interest: Maasi Stronghold – the stories of strongholds and sailing Angla Windmills and the Cultural Heritage Centre – the story of using wind energy, the story of dolomite Panga Cliff – the story of the basis of Estonia, the stories of high cliffs in Saaremaa 18.30 Arrival at the accommodation place on Värava Farm, Selgase Village, Mustjala County

Day 2 – Sõrve Peninsula and Kuressaare town

8.30 Breakfast on Värava Farm 9.15 beginning of the tour Places of interest: Odalätsi Springs – the story of springs and circulation of water Viidumägi – the story of Saaremaa rising from the sea, the story of maritime climate The end Sõrve Peninsula – the story of coastal processes, the story of sailing Viieristi terrace – the story of the peculiar nature in Sõrve 12.30 Kuressaare Episcopal Castle – history of Saaremaa and the story nature 14.00 End of the tour. Lunch Free time in Kuressaare 15.30 Departure at the parking lot in August Kitzberg’s Street in Kuressaare 17.00 Ferry from Kuivastu to Virtsu

The cost of guide service is per group, other prices are per person

In case of groups of pupils the accommodation and breakfast of one adult per 10 pupils is free of charge, also the bus driver is free of charge.

For adults accommodation with bedding available. The accommodation and breakfast of the group leader and the bus driver are free of charge.

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The group chooses the meals, extra services, whether to sleep in the house or in tents, etc.

The length of the tour from Kuivastu Harbour back to Kuivastu is about 320 kilometres long

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Prices: Guide service 160 € Lunch in Orissaare 6 € Dinner on Värava Farm 5 € Breakfast on Värava Farm 4 € Day 2 lunch in Kuressaare 5 € Accommodation with personal sleeping bag 6 € Tenting 3 € Ticket to Muhu Museum 1.50/3 € Ticket to Angla Windmill Hill 1/2 € Ticket to Kuressaare Episcopal Castle 2.50/5 €

The cost of guide service is per group, other prices are per person

In case of pupils groups, the accommodation and breakfast of one adult per 10 pupils is free of charge, also the bus drive is free of charge.

For adults accommodation with bedding available. The accommodation and breakfast of the group leader and the bus driver is free of charge.

The group chooses the meals, extra services, whether to sleep in the house or tents, etc.

The length of the tour from Kuivastu Harbour back to Kuivastu is about 350 kilometres long.

TOUR 4

BIG SAAREMAA TOUR

NORTH SAAREMAA AND SÕRVE PENINSULA

Day 1 – Muhu Island and North Saaremaa

Choices for groups:

1) Laasu Farm - ostriches, emus, nandus and kangaroos (products made of ostrich skin, feathers and eggs at sale) or after crossing the Small Strait 2) Military Museum and collection of weapons in Orissaare – one of the biggest and extraordinary private collections in Estonia Dam of the Small Strait – 3-km- long dam road takes you over the Small Strait 13.15 Lunch in Orissaare. Booked in advance if necessary. Places of interest: Ruins of Maasi Stronghold – a medieval stronghold, which is being excavated and restored Karja Church – the smallest and the most extraordinary medieval sacral building in Saaremaa Angla Windmills and the Cultural Heritage Centre – a group of windmills including 5 windmills and the Cultural Heritage Centre built of Selgase dolomite and opened in 2011, having a peculiar architecture and interior design, providing different activities. Laugu Glass Workshop – possible to see glass artist Peeter Rudaš at work in his studio and buy his products (only from June 1 until August 31) Panga Cliff – the highest stone cliff in Saaremaa 18.30 Arrival at the accommodation place on Värava Farm, Selgase Village, Mustjala County.

Day 2 – West Saaremaa and Sõrve Peninsula

8.30 Breakfast on Värava Farm 9.15 Beginning of the tour Places of interest: Pidula Manor and Park – one of the most beautiful Classicist-style manor houses in Saaremaa, under reconstruction currently

Odalätsi Springs – springs, the beginning of the Pidula River Mihkli Farm Museum – a West Saaremaa farm founded during the Northern War and operating as a museum currently Kihelkonna Church and bell tower – church dating back to the 13th century with a separate bell tower, and the oldest working organ Viidumägi – the highest point of Saaremaa with a watchtower, nature reserve 14.00 Lunch in Lümanda guesthouse (Saaremaa cuisine) 15.00 Tour continued Places of interest: Stebeli coastal defence unit – military object from the times of WW II End of Sõrve Peninsula – a long narrow peninsula reaching out far in the Livonian Bay Mõntu Harbour – ship connection to Venspils in Latvia Tehumardi battlefield – the site of the night battle of WW II, in which many soldiers died Mändjala – Järve Beach. Free time on the beach if whether conditions are favourable 18.00 Arrival at the accommodation place

Day 3 - Kaali Meterite Crater and Kuressaare town

8.30 Breakfast on Värava Farm 9.15 beginning of the tour Places of interest: The most beautiful lake in Saaremaa – Lake Karujärv The most famous natural monument in Estonia – Kaali Meteorite Crater Kuressaare town – the youngest of the medieval towns in Estonia, a modern developing county centre today Kuressaare Episcopal Castle – The only medieval castle in the Baltic States, which has been preserved as an entity without any major reconstruction 14.00 End of the tour Lunch Free time in Kuressaare 16.30 Departure from the parking lot in August Kitzberg’s Street in Kuressaare 17.00 Ferry from Kuivastu to Virtsu

17.00 Praam Kuivastust Virtsu

The guide introduces Saaremaa, tells legends and stories

Prices: Guide service 260 € Lunch in Orissaare 6 € Dinner on Värava Farm 5 € Breakfast on Värava Farm 4 € Lunch at Lümanda Guesthouse 8 € Accommodation with personal sleeping bag 6 € Tenting 3 € Ticket to Muhu Museum 1.50/3 € Ticket to Laasu Farm 2/3 € Ticket to Orissaare Military Museum € Ticket to Angla Windmill Hill 1/2 € Mihkli Farm Museum 1/1.50 € Ticket to Kuressaare Episcopal Castle 2.50/5 € Discovery trail per group 30 €

The cost of guide service is per group, other prices are per person

In case of pupils groups, the accommodation and breakfast of one adult per 10 pupils is free of charge, also the bus drive is free of charge.

For adults accommodation with bedding available. The accommodation and breakfast of the group leader and the bus driver is free of charge.

The group chooses the meals, extra services, whether to sleep in the house or tents, etc.

The length of the tour from Kuivastu Harbour back to Kuivastu is about 450 kilometres long. Pikkus 13988 tm