The Baltics catalogue is a re- sult of many years’ activity and experience in tourist market. It is designed to introduce a fasci- nating destination which offers excitement and experience for a visitor. A colourful of the Baltics is made of separate little pieces of different cultural heri- tage, folklore, art and fabulous nature.

And it does not matter whether you explore architecture or art, plunge into history or just enjoy your walk along one of the me- dieval streets, the Baltics have something to offer every season and to every mood: in the cata- logue you will find classical tours as well as proposals to explore the countries by cycling or to fol- low some very special paths of your interest during the theme tours. Content

Classical tours

The Baltic capitals -- (7 days / 6 nights) 4

Classical Baltics Vilnius-Riga-Tallinn-Tartu-Sigulda-Vilnius (8 days / 7 nights) 5

Classical Baltics plus Riga-Tallinn-Tartu-Sigulda-Vilnius--Klaipeda-Nida--Riga (10 days / 9 nights) 6-7

Baltic highlights Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipėda-Nida-Riga (7 days / 6 nights) 8

THEME tours

Baltic National parks Vilnius-Druskininkai-Klaipėda-Nida-Riga-Sigulda-Tartu-Tallinn (11 days / 10 nights) 9-10

Jewish Heritage Vilnius-Riga (8 days / 7 nights) 11

Castles and Manors of the Baltics Vilnius-Riga-Tartu-Tallinn (8 days / 7 nights) 12-13

Christian Baltics Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipėda-Nida-Hill of Crosses-Riga- Sigulda-Tallinn (9 days / 8 nigths) 14-15

Cycling tours

Cycling IN the Baltics Vilnius-Kaunas-Nida-Klaipėda-Riga-Sigulda-Haapsalu-Tallinn (10 days / 9 nights) 16-17

Cycling around the Curonian Lagoon Klaipėda-Šilutė-Nida-Klaipėda (8 days / 7 nights) 18

Sightseeing 20-22

RecommendED hotels 23-25

General conditions 26

3 Classical Tours THE BALTIC CAPITALS Vilnius-Riga-Tallinn 7 days / 6 nights

BaltiC Tallinn SEA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale

Palanga Siauliai Klaipeda Nida Kaunas

Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai BELARUS

ITINERARY Day 3: VILNIUS-HILL OF CROSSES- RUNDALE-RIGA (380 km) Day 1: VILNIUS After breakfast departure to Riga. Stopover Arrival at Vilnius airport. Transfer to the ho- at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable place tel. Check-in. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. with thousands of crosses on two small hills. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius A further drive to Riga. Stopover in Rundale. Visit to Rundale Palace of the 18th century, Day 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS a beautiful late Baroque palace in Latvia. It After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, capital is a splendid example of the early work of of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The famous Italian architect F.B.Rastrelli. Arrival tour includes: Sts.Peter and Paul’s Church, in Riga. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the Gediminas , Square, hotel restaurant. St.Ann and Bernardines’ Church, the Gates OVERNIGHT: Riga of Dawn with the holy image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of the Day 4: RIGA Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius After breakfast a city tour of Riga, visi­ting University (founded in 1579) with St. John’s medieval Hanseatic town, , Church. Lunch. St.Peter’s Church, Dome Cathedral, the Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Old Guild Houses. Lunch. Afternoon ex- Vil­nius), the former capital of the Grand cursion to the Open Air . Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace. Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the insular OVERNIGHT: Riga Dinner at the city restaurant. castle of the 14th century, erected on a OVERNIGHT: Tallinn small island in the Lake Galvė. Return to Day 5: RIGA-SIGULDA- Vilnius. PÄRNU-TALLINN (350 km) Day 7: TALLINN OVERNIGHT: Vilnius After breakfast departure to Tallinn with a Breakfast. Transfer to Tallinn airport. stop in Gauja National Park, including visit End of the tour. to and the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle in Sigulda. A further THE TOUR INCLUDES drive to Pärnu, Estonian “ Capital”. • 6 nights stay at hotels This little town has been known as a summer • All hotel taxes health resort since the first opened here in • Buffet breakfast daily • HB: 4 dinners on days 1,3,5-6 and 2 the 1830s. Arrival in Tallinn. Check-in at the lunches on days 2,4 hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. • Transportation by air-conditioned OVERNIGHT: Tallinn coach • Tour escort Day 6: TALLINN • Excursions as per itinerary • Entrances to: Vilnius University, Sts. After breakfast a city tour of Tallinn, visi­ Peter and Paul’s Church in Vilnius, ting the Old Town of Tallinn - an example of Trakai Castle, Rundale Palace, Dome Gothic architecture in the Baltic and Nordic Cathedral and Open Air Museum in countries. The tour includes: Toompea Cas- Riga, Turaida Castle, Dome Church and Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn tle fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral THE TOUR EXCLUDES of Alexander Nevskij (19th century), Town • Tips Hall Square (15th century), the Old Guild, • Porterage St.Olaf’s Church. Afternoon excursion to

www.ambertours.lt 4 Classical Tours CLASSICAL BALTICS Vilnius-Riga-Tallinn-Tartu-Sigulda-Vilnius 8 days / 7 nights

BaltiC Tallinn SEA ESTONIA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale LATVIA

Palanga Siauliai Klaipeda LITHUANIA Nida Kaunas

Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai POLAND BELARUS

ITINERARY Day 3: VILNIUS-HILL OF CROSSES- Stopover in Tartu, the second largest town RUNDALE-RIGA (380 km) in Estonia. City tour of Tartu, including Day 1: VILNIUS After breakfast departure to Riga. Stopover Tartu University, Toome Hill Park with its Arrival at Vilnius airport. Transfer to the at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable place monuments, sculptures, and ruins hotel.Check-in. Dinner at the hotel res- with thousands of crosses on two small hills. of Gothic church, panoramic view of the taurant. A further drive to Riga. Stopover in Run- town with Jaani Church and Town Hall OVERNIGHT: Vilnius dale.Visit to Rundale Palace of the 18th Square. A further drive to Sigulda (Lat- century, a beautiful late Baroque palace via). Short stop in a small ancient town of Day 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS in Latvia. It is a splendid example of the Cesis for a walk in Castle Park. Arrival in After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, capi- early work of famous Italian architect Sigulda. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at tal of Lithuania for more than 600 years. F.B.Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga. Check-in at the hotel restaurant. The tour includes: Sts.Peter and Paul’s the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Sigulda Church, Gediminas Castle, Cathedral OVERNIGHT: Riga Square, St.Ann and Bernardines’ Church, Day 7: SIGULDA-VILNIUS (350 km) the Gates of Dawn with the holy image of Day 4: RIGA-PARNU-TALLINN After breakfast a short walk in Gauja National the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church (300 km) Park, including visit to Turaida Castle and the of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and After breakfast a city tour of Riga, visit- ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle in Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with ing medieval Hanseatic town, Riga Castle, Sigulda. A further drive to Vilnius. Arrival in St. John’s Church. Lunch. St.Peter’s Church, Dome Cathedral, the Old Vilnius. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Guild Houses. Departure to Tallinn with a the hotel restaurant. Vilnius), the former capital of the Grand stop in Pärnu, Estonian “Summer Capital”. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the insular This little town has been known as a summer castle of the 14th century, erected on a health resort since the first spa opened here in Day 8: VILNIUS small island in the Lake Galvė. Return to the 1830s. A further drive to Tallinn. Arrival Breakfast. Transfer to Vilnius airport. Vilnius. in Tallinn. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the End of the tour. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Tallinn THE TOUR INCLUDES Day 5: TALLINN • 7 nights stay at hotels • All hotel taxes After breakfast a city tour of Tallinn, • Buffet breakfast daily visi­ting the Old Town of Tallinn - an ex- • HB: 5 dinners on days 1, 3-4, 6-7 and 2 ample of Gothic architecture in the Baltic lunches on day 2,5 and Nordic countries. The tour includes: • Transportation by air-conditioned Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome coach Church (13th century), the Russian Ortho- • Tour escort • Excursions as per itinerary dox Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij (19th • Entrances to: Vilnius University, Sts. century), Town Hall Square (15th century), Peter and Paul’s Church in Vilnius, the Old Guild, St.Olaf’s Church. Lunch. Trakai Castle, Rundale Palace, Dome Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park and Cathedral in Riga, Dome Church and visit to Kadriorg Palace. Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, Turaida Castle OVERNIGHT: Tallinn THE TOUR EXCLUDES Day 6: TALLINN- • Tips TARTU-SIGULDA (380 km) • Porterage After breakfast departure to Sigulda. www.ambertours.lt 5 Classical Tours CLASSICAL BALTICS PLUS Riga-Tallinn-Tartu-Sigulda-Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipėda-Nida-Palanga-Riga 10 days / 9 nights

BaltiC Tallinn SEA ESTONIA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale LATVIA

Palanga Siauliai Klaipeda LITHUANIA Nida Kaunas

Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai POLAND BELARUS

ITINERARY Day 3: TALLINN the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church After breakfast a city tour of Tallinn, of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Day 1: RIGA visi­ting the Old Town of Tallinn - an ex- Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with Arrival at Riga airport. Transfer to the hotel. ample of Gothic architecture in the Baltic St. John’s Church. Lunch. Afternoon trip Check-in. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. and Nordic countries. The tour includes: to Trakai (25 km from Vilnius), the former OVERNIGHT: Riga Toompea Cast­le fortifications, the Dome capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Church (13th century), the Russian Ortho- Visit to the insular castle of the 14th cen- Day 2: RIGA-PÄRNU-TALLINN dox Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij (19th tury, erected on a small island in the Lake (300 km) century), Town Hall Square (15th century), Galvė. Return to Vilnius. After breakfast a city tour of Riga, visi­ting the Old Guild, St.Olaf’s Church. Lunch. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius medieval Hanseatic town, Riga Castle, Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park and St.Peter’s Church, Dome Cathedral, the visit to Kadriorg Palace. Day 7: VILNIUS-KAUNAS- Old Guild Houses. Departure to Tallinn OVERNIGHT: Tallinn. KLAIPĖDA (320 km) with a stop in Pärnu, Estonian “Summer After breakfast departure to Klaipėda. On the Capital”. This little town has been known Day 4: TALLINN-TARTU-SIGULDA way stopover in Kaunas, the second largest as a summer health resort since the first spa (380 km) city of Lithuania, served as the capital­ be- opened here in the 1830s. A further drive to After breakfast departure to Sigulda. Stop- tween two world wars. City tour of Kaunas Tallinn. Arrival in Tallinn. Check-in at the over in Tartu, the second largest town in including the 13th century Kaunas Castle, hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Estonia. City tour of Tartu, including Tartu lovely Town Hall of Kaunas, known locally OVERNIGHT: Tallinn University, Toome Hill Park with its monu- as “White Swan”, Town Hall Square, the ments, sculptures, bridges and ruins of Gothic church, panoramic view of the town with Jaani Church and Town Hall Square. A further drive to Sigulda (Latvia). Short stop in a small ancient town of Cesis for a walk in Castle Park. Arrival in Sigulda. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Sigulda

Day 5: SIGULDA-VILNIUS (350 km) After breakfast a short walk in Gauja Na- tional Park, including visit to Turaida Cast­ le and the ruins of the 13th century Cru- sader Castle in Sigulda. A further drive to Vilnius. Arrival in Vilnius. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius

Day 6: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, capi- tal of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The tour includes: Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church, Gediminas Castle, Cathedral Square, St.Ann and Bernardines’ Church, the Gates of Dawn with the holy image of

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14th century Church of Vytautas, Cathed­ nature with sand dunes, pine forests and ral-Basilica, Perkūnas House and Laisvės golden bea­ches. Arrival in Juodkrantė. Visit avenue. The tour continues to the Pažaislis the Hill of Witches that houses a hundred Church and Monastery Ensemble in Kaunas, fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures scat- which are the outstanding­ gems of the Ba- tered along a forest path. Lunch. A further roque style in the entire region of Eastern drive to Nida with short stops at a cormorant including the visit to the Botanical Garden . A further drive to Klaipėda. Arrival and heron colony and at “Dead” sand dunes. and Amber Museum in the Palace of Count in Klaipėda. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at The tour of Nida resort, including the Fisher- Tyszkiewicz, with over 25000 pieces of the hotel restaurant. man’s House, famous German writer Thom- amber and 15000 inclusions of insects on OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda as Mann’s Museum, Amber Gallery, old eth- display. A further drive to Riga. Stop at nographic cemetery, neo-Gothic church and the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), Days 8: KLAIPĖDA-JUODKRANTĖ- a walk along impressive sand dunes. Return the unforgettable place with thousands of NIDA-KLAIPĖDA to Klaipėda. crosses on two small hills. Arrival in Riga. After breakfast a short city tour of Klaipėda, OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel the main seaport of Lithuania, including restaurant. Theat­re Square and the Old Town. Departure Day 9: KLAIPĖDA-PALANGA-HILL OVERNIGHT: Riga to Nida. Ferry trip to the . Tour OF CROSSES-RIGA (320 km) in Neringa on the Curonian Spit, separating After breakfast departure to Riga - the Day 10: RIGA the from the Curonian Lagoon, capital of Latvia. Stop in Palanga, the big- Breakfast. Transfer to Riga airport. End of is an unforgettable trip to the beautiful wild gest seaside resort of Lithuania. City tour the tour.

THE TOUR INCLUDES • 9 nights stay at hotels • All hotel taxes • Buffet breakfast daily • HB: 6 dinners on days 1-2, 4-5,7,9 and 3 lunches on days 3,6,8 • Transportation by air-conditioned coach • Tour escort • Ferry ticket from Klaipėda to the Curonian Spit • Excursions as per itinerary • Entrances to: Dome Cathedral in Riga, Dome Church and Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, Turaida Castle, Vilnius Uni- versity, Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church in Vilnius, Trakai Castle, Pažaislis Church and Monastery, Fisherman’s House and Thomas Mann Museum in Nida, Amber Museum in Palanga THE TOUR EXCLUDES • Tips • Porterage

www.ambertours.lt 7 Classical Tours BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipėda-Nida-Riga 7 days / 6 nights

BaltiC Tallinn SEA ESTONIA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale LATVIA

Palanga Siauliai Klaipeda LITHUANIA Nida Kaunas

Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai POLAND BELARUS

ITINERARY Day 3: VILNIUS-KAUNAS-KLAIPĖDA Stopover at the Hill of Cros­ses, the unfor- (320 km) gettable place with thousands of crosses on Day 1: VILNIUS After breakfast departure to Klaipėda. On the two small hills. Arrival at Vilnius airport. Transfer to the way stopover in Kaunas, the second largest city A further drive to Riga. Stopover in Run- hotel. Check-in. Dinner at the hotel restau- of Lithuania, served as the capital between two dale. Visit to Rundale Palace of the 18th rant. world wars. City tour of Kaunas including the century, a beautiful late Baroque palace OVERNIGHT: Vilnius 13th century Kaunas Castle, lovely Town Hall in Latvia. It is a splendid example of the of Kaunas, known locally as “White Swan”, early work of famous Italian architect F. B. Day 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS Town Hall Square, the 14th century Church of Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga. Check-in at the After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, capi- Vytautas, Cathedral-Basilica, Perkūnas House hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. tal of Lithuania for more than 600 years. and Laisvės avenue. The tour continues to the OVERNIGHT: Riga The tour includes: Sts.Peter and Paul’s Pažaislis Church and Monastery Ensemble in Church, Gediminas Castle, Cathedral Kaunas, which are the outstanding gems of the Day 6: RIGA Square, St.Ann and Bernardines’ Church, Baroque style in the entire region of Eastern After breakfast a city tour of Riga, visiting the Gates of Dawn with the holy image of Europe. A further drive to Klaipėda. Arrival in medieval Hanseatic town, Riga Castle, St. the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church Klaipėda. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the Peter‘s Church, Dome Cathedral, the Old of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and hotel restaurant. Guild Houses. Afternoon excursion to the Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda Ethnographic Open Air Museum. Dinner St. John’s Church. Lunch. at the city restaurant. Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Vil­ Day 4: KLAIPĖDA-JUODKRANTĖ- OVERNIGHT: Riga nius), the former capital of the Grand Duchy NIDA-KLAIPĖDA of Lithuania. Visit to the insular castle of the After breakfast a city tour of Klaipėda, Day 7: RIGA 14th century, erected on a small island in the the main seaport of Lithuania, including Breakfast. Transfer to Riga airport. End of Lake Galvė. Return to Vilnius. Theatre Square and the Old Town. Departure the tour. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius to Nida. Ferry trip to the Curonian Spit. Tour in Ne­ringa on the Curonian Spit, separating THE TOUR INCLUDES the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon, is • 6 nights stay at hotels an unforgettable trip to the beautiful wild na- • All hotel taxes ture with sand dunes, pine forests and golden • Buffet breakfast daily • HB: 4 dinners on the days 1, 3, 5-6 beaches. Arrival in Juodkrantė. Visit the Hill and 2 lunches on the days 2, 4 of Witches that houses a hundred fanciful • Transportation by air-conditioned coach and folksy wooden sculptures scattered along • Tour escort a forest path. Lunch. A further drive to Nida • Ferry ticket from Klaipėda to the with short stops at a cormorant and heron Curonian Spit • Excursions as per itinerary colony and at “Dead” sand dunes. The tour of • Entrances to: Vilnius University, Sts. Peter Nida resort, including the Fisherman’s House, and Paul’s Church in Vilnius, Trakai famous German writer Thomas Mann’s Mu- Castle, Pažaslis Church and Monastery, seum, Amber Gallery, old ethnographic­ cem- Fisherman’s House and Thomas Mann etery, neo-Gothic church and a walk along im- Museum in Nida, Rundale Palace, Dome Cathedral and Ethnographic Open Air pressive sand dunes. Return to Klaipėda. Museum in Riga. OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda THE TOUR EXCLUDES Day 5: KLAIPĖDA-HILL OF CROSSES- • Tips RUNDALE-RIGA (350 km) • Porterage After breakfast departure to Riga.

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BaltiC Tallinn SEA ESTONIA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale LATVIA

Siauliai Klaipeda LITHUANIA Nida Kaunas Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai POLAND BELARUS

ITINERARY in the Lake Galvė. Walk in the Old Town of is known as a rest place for many birds Trakai, situated on a narrow strip of land sur- during their migrations. One of the first Day 1: VILNIUS rounded by three lakes. Return to Vilnius. bird ringing stations in Europe is still ope­ Arrival at Vilnius airport. Transfer to the OVERNIGHT: Vilnius rating in Ventė. A further drive via Šilutė hotel. Check-in. Dinner at the hotel res- to Klaipėda. Check in at the hotel. Dinner taurant. Day 3: VILNIUS-DZŪKIJA at the hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius NATIONAL PARK-DRUSKININKAI OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda (130 km) Day 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI HISTORICAL After breakfast a trip to Dzūkija National Day 5: KLAIPĖDA-CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL PARK-VILNIUS Park – the largest nature reserve in Lit­ NATIONAL PARK-KLAIPĖDA After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, the huania. The biological diversity is unique After breakfast a city tour of Klaipėda, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 in this territory. 147 types of flora and fau- the main seaport of Lithuania, including years. The tour includes: Sts. Peter and na there are entered into the list of extinct Theatre Square and the Old Town. Ferry Paul’s Church, Gediminas Castle, Ca- and endangered species of Lithuania. The trip to Curonian Spit National Park, the thedral Square, St. Ann and Bernardines’ villages of Dzūkija, distinguished for the most valuable nature reserve in Lit­huania. Church, the Gates of Dawn with the holy archaic layout, old cottages and stockyards Chains of highest dunes in Northern Eu- image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Ortho- are bulging out in the thickness of pine­ rope, the soughing of the sea and rustling dox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall woods. Tasting of national food, listening of sand as well as old Curonian houses Square and Vilnius University (founded to Lithuanian songs in Zervynos village. smelling of fish accompany a traveller all in 1579) with St. John’s Church. Lunch. Visit to the Ethnographical Museum in along the spit, which was included in the Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Vilni- Marcinkonys village, which tells about the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. us), the former capital of the Grand Duchy of lifestyle, customs, traditions, and handi- Arrival in Juodkrantė. Visit the Hill of Lithuania. Visit to an impressive castle of the craft of Dzūkija people. Continue to Drus- Witches that houses a hundred fanciful 14th century - the focal point of Trakai His- kininkai - one of the most famous resorts in and folksy wooden sculptures scattered torical National Park - situated on an island Lithuania. A stop in Grūtas village to visit along a forest path. Lunch. Continue to Grūtas Park - an open-air exhibition of Nida with short stops at a cormorant and the Soviet era sculptures and monuments. heron colony and at “Dead” sand dunes. Arrival in Druskininkai. Check-in at the The tour of Nida resort, including the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Fisherman’s House, famous German OVERNIGHT: Druskininkai writer Thomas Mann’s Museum, Amber Gallery, old ethnographic cemetery, neo- Day 4: DRUSKININKAI- Gothic church and a walk along impres- PANEMUNIAI REGIONAL PARK- sive sand dunes. Return to Klaipėda. NEMUNAS DELTA REGIONAL OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda PARK-KLAIPĖDA (390 km) After breakfast a trip to Klaipėda via Day 6: KLAIPĖDA-MOSĖDIS- Panemuniai Regional Park, which repre- ŽEMAITIJA NATIONAL PARK- sents a narrow belt of land on the banks HILL OF CROSSES-RIGA (350 km) of the Nemunas river and is noted for After breakfast a trip via Žemaitija National its natural picturesque valley adorned Park to Riga. On the way, a visit of rare with . Short stop at Nemunas Delta stones museum in Mosėdis where rich col- Regional Park - a maze of straits, unique lections of unique stones and pebbles of islands, floodplains and wetlands as well Lithuania, rock boulders from the Baltic re- as forests on the shore of the Curonian gion, counting 150 000 pieces, are stored. Lagoon. Continue to Ventė Horn, which Žemaitija National Park is a real discovery www.ambertours.lt 9 Theme tours

meadows, swamps, lakes and waterfalls. The park’s two most-visited areas are the pine-forested sandy plain Koljaku - Oandu and the Laukasoo Reserve, which contains a 7000 year-old bog. Rich in flora and fauna, the area is also home to bears, wolves and lynxes. Visit to Palmse - Lahemaa National Park’s most famous manor, originally a pos- session of St. Micheal’s Nunnery. Continue to Tallinn. Arrival in Tallinn. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Tallinn

Day 10: TALLINN-ROCCA AL MARE- TALLINN for travellers who wish to explore wild na- Day 8: RIGA-GAUJA NATIONAL After breakfast a city tour of Tallinn, visit- ture: the glacier-formed waterhole of Plateliai PARK-TARTU (215 km) ing the Old Town of Tallinn - an example Lake and small lakes of thermokarst origin, After breakfast a trip to Gauja - the big- of Gothic architecture in Baltic and Nor- distinguished for exceptional relief landscape gest National Park in Latvia. Most of the dic countries. The tour includes: Toompea complexes, large marshlands densely inhab- park is thickly forested, interspersed with Castle fortifications, Dome Church (13th ited by birds, and ravines carved with springs rivers - Gauja, Amata, Brasla, large and century), Russian Orthodox Cathedral of and upper reaches of rivers. National Park small lakes. With around 900 plant spe- Alexander Nevskij (19th century), Town contains 21 monuments of nature, including cies, 149 different birds, and 48 varieties Hall Square (15th century), the Old Guild, trees, springs, peninsulas and islands. One of of wild animals, it is a real nature lover’s St. Olaf’s Church. the most impressive is the Ash tree of Witch paradise. The park is particularly noted Afternoon visit to the Ethnographic Open being the thickest ash tree in Lithuania. Stop for the Devonian sandstone cliffs, in Air Museum Rocca al Mare with repro- at the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), some places as high as 90 meters, along ductions of typical farmer’s houses of the the unforgettable place with thousands of the banks of Gauja, particularly in the past centuries in beautiful natural sur- crosses on two small hills. Arrival in Riga. northern parts of Sigulda. The area was roundings. Dinner at the city restaurant. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel formerly known as the Livonian Switzer- OVERNIGHT: Tallinn restaurant. land, marvellous combination of nature - OVERNIGHT: Riga forests, rivers, caves - and cultural sights: Day 11: TALLINN cities of Sigulda, Cesis, Valmiera. Visit to Breakfast. Transfer to Tallinn airport. Day 7: RIGA Turaida Castle and Krimulda Church, the End of the tour. After breakfast a city tour of Riga, visiting oldest one in Latvia built in 1205, as well medieval Hanseatic town, Riga Castle, St. as the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Peter’s Church, Dome Cathedral, the Old Castle in Sigulda. Enjoy the spectacular THE TOUR INCLUDES Guild Houses. Lunch. Gutmana Cave, the biggest in the Baltics. • 10 nights stay at hotels Afternoon excursion to Ethnographic Open Continue to Tartu. Arrival in Tartu. Check-in • All hotel taxes Air Museum, where typical traditional Lat- at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. • Buffet breakfast daily vian houses are spread in the forest on the OVERNIGHT: Tartu • HB: 7 dinners on days 1, 3-4, 6, 8-10 banks of the Jugla lake. Return to Riga. and 3 lunches on days 2, 5, 7 OVERNIGHT: Riga Day 9: TARTU-LAHEMAA • National food tasting in Zervynos vil- NATIONAL PARK-TALLINN lage on day 3 (140 km) • Transportation by air-conditioned coach After breakfast a combined coach and walk- • Tour escort ing tour of Tartu, the second largest city of • Excursions as per itinerary Estonia, the town of students. The tour in- • Entrances to: Vilnius University, Sts. Pe- cludes: Tartu University, founded in 1632, ter and Paul’s Church in Vilnius, Trakai Toome Hill Park with its monuments, sculp- Castle, Grūtas Park, the Mosėdis Mu- tures and ruins of Gothic Dome Church, seum, Fisherman’s House and Thomas Mann Museum, Turaida Castle, Dome the monument of Gustavus II Adolphus, Cathedral and Ethnographic Open Air the king of , panoramic view of Museum in Riga, Palmse Manor, Dome the town with Janni Church, neo-Classicist Church and Rocca al Mare Open Air style buildings and Town Hall Square. Museum in Tallinn. A further drive to Lahemaa - one of the most marketed and well-known nature tour- THE TOUR EXCLUDES ism destinations in Estonia. Lahemaa - the • Tips largest park in Estonia, covering a vast area • Porterage shrouded by thick forest, rugged coastline,

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BaltiC Tallinn SEA ESTONIA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale LATVIA Siauliai Palanga Klaipeda LITHUANIA Nida Kaunas

Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai POLAND BELARUS

ITINERARY wish Community Center. Visit to the Je­ Day 6: RIGA wish Shalom Aleichem secondary school. After breakfast a tour of Jewish Riga including Day 1: VILNIUS Lunch. the Jewish quarter, the memorial to the burnt Arrival at Vilnius airport. Transfer to the ho- Afternoon excursion to Trakai, the former Great Synagogue of Riga, the Jewish school tel. Check-in. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, founded in the XIX c. Lunch. Afternoon visit OVERNIGHT: Vilnius nestled in a picturesque region of lakes, to Rumbula and Bikierniki Memorials, where forests and hills. Visit to Trakai Castle, a Nazis murdered many thousands of Jews and Day 2: VILNIUS spectacular complex of the 14th century Salaspils - the memorial site of the concentra- After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, capital defensive fortifications erected on an- is tion camp. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The land in the Lake Galvė and to the Karaite OVERNIGHT: Riga tour includes: Sts.Peter and Paul’s Church, Museum telling the story of this small eth- Gediminas Castle, Cathedral Square, St.An­ nic group confessing Judaism, brought by Day 7: RIGA ne’s and Bernardines’ Churches, the Gates Duke Vytautas the Great from the Crimea After breakfast morning visit to the only of Dawn with the holy image of the Virgin 600 years ago. On the way back to Vil­ functioning Synagogue of Riga. Next, the Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy nius visit to the former partisan base in the biggest gallery of Art Nouveau (Jugend- Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius Univer- Roudnicki Fo­rest, where the Jewish figh­ stil) architecture by Russian-Jewish archi- sity (founded in 1579) with St. Johns’ Church. ters and those Vilna ghetto prisoners that tect Mikhail Eisenstein. Lunch. Afternoon The old Jewish quarter: narrow streets and succeeded to escape, fought against the at leisure in Riga. Enjoy or wa­­­l­ courtyards, the Great Vilna Synagogue and Nazis. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. king along the narrow streets of Riga Old Shulhoyf, the courtyard of Judenrat. Lunch. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius Town. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Afternoon visit to the Jewish State Museum OVERNIGHT: Riga and trip to the Ponar Forest near Vilnius, Day 4: VILNIUS-KAUNAS-VILNIUS where more than 100.000 people, mostly (200 km) Day 8: RIGA Jewish, were murdered by the Nazis. Return After breakfast a trip to Kaunas (Kovna), Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Riga air- to Vilnius. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. the second largest city of Lithuania and the port. End of the tour. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius interim capital of the country between the two world wars. Sightseeing includes ruins THE TOUR INCLUDES Day 3: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS of the Kaunas Castle, Town Hall Square • 7 nights stay at hotels After breakfast visit to the only function- with its impressive monuments. Lunch. • All hotel taxes ing Vilna Synagogue. Meeting at the Je­ Visiting Slobodka, the Jewish suburb of • Buffet breakfast daily Kaunas and the ghetto during World War • 7 dinners on days 1-7 and 6 lunches on days 2-7 II, the Old Jewish cemetery, the 7th and the • Transportation by air-conditioned coach 9th Forts - death sites of thousands of Jews • Tour escort from Lithuania and other countries. Return • Excursions as per itinerary to Vilnius. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. • Entrances to: Vilnius University and Sts. OVERNIGHT: Vilnius Peter and Paul’s Church in Vilnius, Jewish State museum and Synagogue in Vilnius, Day 5: VILNIUS-RUNDALE-RIGA Trakai Castle and Karaite Museum, 9th Fort in Kaunas, Rundale Palace, Syna- (300km) gogue and gallery of Art Nouveau in Riga. After breakfast departure to Riga. Stop in • Visit to Jewish Community Center and Rundale. Visit to Rundale Palace (18th centu- Jewish secondary in Vilnius ry), the most beautiful baroque palace in Lat- • Flowers on the memorial Graves in via. The palace is an important example of the Paneriai, 9th Fort and Salaspils early work of Italian architect F. B. Rastrelli. Lunch. Arrival in Riga. Check-in at the hotel. THE TOUR EXCLUDES Dinner at the hotel restaurant. • Tips OVERNIGHT: Riga • Porterage

www.ambertours.lt 11 Theme tours CASTLES AND MANORS OF THE BALTICS Vilnius-Riga-Tartu-Tallinn 8 days / 7 nights

BaltiC Tallinn SEA ESTONIA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale LATVIA Siauliai Palanga Klaipeda LITHUANIA Nida

Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai POLAND BELARUS

ITINERARY dox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Day 4: RIGA Square and Vilnius University (founded in After breakfast a combined coach and wal­ Day 1: VILNIUS 1579) with St. John’s Church, Sts. Peter and king tour of Riga. The tour includes a pano­ Arrival at Vilnius airport. Transfer to the ho- Paul’s Church. Lunch. rama view of of the City Canal Parks, the tel. Check in. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian OVERNIGHT: Vilnius Vilnius), the former capital of the Grand National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Duchy of Lithuania. It was formed try- Art Nouveau Buildings of the beginning of Day 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS ing to save Lithuanian historical State the 20th century, the Freedom Monument, After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, capital system centre in Trakai with its authentic University of Latvia, Latvian National Ope­ of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The surrounding of nature. Visit to an impres- ra House and the Daugava River. During the tour includes Gediminas Tower - an impor- sive castle of the 14th century, situated walking part of the tour enjoy the beauty tant state and historic symbol of Vilnius and on an island in the Lake Galvė. Today it of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque Lithuania. There are some fragments of the is the single insular Castle in Eastern Eu- streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, old castle, which are now restored according­ rope. Return to Vilnius. the Church of St.Peter, the Old Guild Hou­ to numerous archeological researches on the OVERNIGHT: Vilnius ses, the Swedish Gate, St.Jacob’s Church, the Gediminas Hill. The tower houses an expo- Parliament House, Old Riga Castle. Lunch. sition of archeological findings from the Day 3: VILNIUS-RUNDALE- Afternoon excursion to Ethnographic hill and surrounding areas. There is a good MEZOTNE-RIGA (320 km) Open Air Museum, one of the show-pieces observation point at the top of the to­wer, After breakfast departure to Rundale. On of Latvia’s cultural heritage, founded in from where the panorama of Vilnius Old the way visit to Castle, which was 1924. Situated 10 km from the centre of Town can be admired. The tour continues to built in 1443 and was one of the last cas- Riga in a pine forest on the banks of Jugla Cathedral Square, St.Ann and Bernardines’ tles of the Livonian Order. After the Great Lake, the museum consists of some 90 tra- Church, the Gates of Dawn with the holy Northern War, the castle became deserted ditional rural buildings: farmhouses, wind- image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Ortho- and local inhabitants secretly began to take mills, fishermen’s huts and churches that bricks from the castle as building material. The walls and one of the towers remained intact over the years, but the remaining four towers have been rebuilt. The fortress ruins and the castle’s central tower viewing platform are open to the public. Continue to Rundale, visit to Rundale Palace, which is a marvellous architectural and historical monument, designed by and built under the supervision of the outstanding Italian architect. F.B. Rastrelli, Rundale Palace has 138 premises surrounded by a lovely Baroque park. Next stop - at Mezotne Manor. This Em- pire-style manor was built in 1802, and was the property of Princess Charlotte von Lieven, a governess of the Russian Emper- or Pavel I. The manor is surrounded by an English park. Arrival in Riga. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Riga

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have been assembled here from the four provinces of Latvia: Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Latgale, Zemgale. During summer week- ends folk dancing shows and concerts are held in the museum premises. OVERNIGHT: Riga

Day 5: RIGA-SIGULDA-SANGASTE- TARTU (280 km) After breakfast a trip to the biggest National park in Latvia – Gauja National Park, in- cluding visit to Turaida Castle, built in 1214 from red bricks on the place of former wood- en fort, and the ruins of the 13th century Cru- saders Castle and pseudo-Gothic New Castle style buildings and Town Hall Square. Hall Square (15th century), the Old Guild, (Jauna Pils) in Sigulda. Short stop in a small A further drive to Tallinn. Stop at Palmse St. Olaf’s Church. ancient town of Cesis for a walk in Castle – the most famous manor in Lahemaa Na- Afternoon combined coach and walking tour Park. A further stop at Sangaste Castle, built tional Park. Originally a possession of to Kadriorg Park, the most notable park art- in 1874 -1881. The red-brick building with St. Michael’s Nunnery, it was first mentioned work in Estonia. Only 2 km from the Tallinn beautiful halls, surrounded by a park as a manor in 1510 and later owned by the Old Town the park is a popular recreational and ponds is an unforgettable place. Many von der Pahlen family who rebuilt the manor spot for visitors and locals alike, consisting rare trees in the Castle Park, in Estonia can in its present form in the 18th century. A large of formal gardens, the symmetrical “Swan be found only in Sangaste. A further drive to park around the manor includes a “Swan lake”. Lake”, as well as meadows and forest groves Tartu. Arrival in Tartu. Check-in at the ho- Continue to Tallinn. Arrival in Tallinn. Check- traversed by paths. It’s also home to some of tel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. the best art in the country – Kad­ OVERNIGHT: Tartu. OVERNIGHT: Tallinn riorg Palace, a magnificent northern Baroque structure, built by Peter the Great for his wife, Day 6: TARTU-PALMSE-TALLINN Day 7: TALLINN Catherine I, in the early 18th century. Enjoy a (180 km) After breakfast walking tour of Tallinn, in- great collection of western European and Rus- After breakfast a combined coach and walk- cluding the most important sights in the sian works from the 16th to 20th centuries, ing tour of Tartu, the second largest city of Old Town - an example of Gothic archi- ranging from prints and to sculpture Estonia, the town of students. The tour in- tecture in Baltic and Nordic countries. The and furniture. Dinner at the city restaurant. cludes: Tartu University, founded in 1632, tour introduces Toompea Castle fortifica- OVERNIGHT: Tallinn Toome Hill Park with its monuments, sculp- tions, the Dome Church (13th century), the tures and ruins of the Gothic Dome Church, Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Day 8: TALLINN the monument of Gustavus II Adolphus, Nevskij (19th century), magnificent view Breakfast. Transfer toTallinn airport. End the king of Sweden, panoramic view of of the town from a viewing platform, nar- of the tour. the town with Janni Church, neo-Classicist row streets of the Down Town and Town THE TOUR INCLUDES • 7 nights stay at hotels • All hotel taxes • Buffet breakfast daily • HB: 5 dinners on days 1, 3, 5-7 and 2 lunches on days 2, 4 • Transportation by air-conditioned coach • Tour escort • Excursions as per itinerary • Entrances to: Gediminas Taver, Vilnius University, Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church in Vilnius, Trakai Castle, Bauske Castle, Rundale Palace, Mezotne Manor, Dome Cathedral and Ethnographic Open Air Museum in Riga, Turaida Castle, SangastebCastle, Palmse Manor, Dome Church and Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn. THE TOUR EXCLUDES • Tips • Porterage

www.ambertours.lt 13 Theme tours CHRISTIAN BALTICS Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipėda-Nida-Hill of Crosses-Riga-Sigulda-Tallinn 9 days /8 nights

BaltiC Tallinn SEA ESTONIA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale LATVIA Siauliai Palanga Klaipeda LITHUANIA Nida

Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai POLAND BELARUS

ITINERARY km from Vilnius) where a Gothic medieval A further drive to the small village of Castle was erected by Grand Duke Vytau- Šiluva, where in 1608 appeared St. Mary Day 1: VILNIUS tas in 14th century on a small island of the Virgin, in similar circumstances as it Arrival at Vilnius airport. Transfer to the the Lake Galvė. Trakai is also known for happened 250 years later in Lourdes. It hotel. Check - in. Evening worship at the Karaites - an ethnic minority with Turkish- is said that it is the first place in Europe Cathedral or other church of Vilnius. Din- Jewish origins. Guided tour of the castle. where the Virgin appeared. Even if the ner at the hotel restaurant. Return to Vilnius. place is not a popular tourist destination OVERNIGHT: Vilnius OVERNIGHT: Vilnius it is visited by pilgrims from all over the world and in 1993 it was visited by Pope Day 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS Day 3: VILNIUS-KAUNAS-ŠILUVA- John Paul II. A further drive to Klaipėda. After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, the KLAIPĖDA ( 390 km) Arrival in Klaipėda. Check-in at the hotel. Lithuania’s capital city which has more After breakfast departure to Klaipėda. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. than 1500 medieval buildings and 48 On the way visit to the Pažaislis Church OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda churches. The walking tour of the Old and Monastery Ensemble in Kaunas, Town includes the neo-Classical Cathedral which is the outstanding gem of the Ba- Day 4: KLAIPĖDA-JUODKRANTĖ- from the 18th century, the Gothic St. Anne roque style in the entire region of Eastern NIDA-KLAIPĖDA and Bernardines’ Church with the Monas- Europe. City tour of Kaunas, the second After breakfast a city tour of Klaipėda, tery of Bernardines’ community and St. largest city of Lithuania and the interim the main seaport of Lithuania, including Michael‘s Church, the University (found- capital between two world wars, includes Theatre Square and the Old Town. Ferry ed in 1579) and the Town Hall Square. the 13th century Kaunas Castle, lovely trip to the Curonian Spit. Tour in Neringa Meeting with the local religious commune Town Hall of Kaunas, known locally as on the Curonian Spit which separates the and discussion about the history of Lithu- “White Swan”, Town Hall Square, the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon, is anian Church. Lunch. 14th century Church of Vytautas, Cathe- an unforgettable trip to the beautiful wild In the afternoon visit to Sts. Peter and Paul’s dral-Basilica, Perkūnas House. Visit to nature with sand dunes, pine forests and Church and a trip to the town of Trakai (25 Kaunas Priest Seminary. golden beaches. Arrival in Juodkrantė. Visit the Hill of Witches that houses a hundred fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures scattered along a forest path. Lunch. A further drive to Nida with short stops at a cormorant and heron colony and at “Dead” sand dunes. Combined coach and walking tour of Nida resort in- cluding the Fisherman’s House, famous German writer Thomas Mann’s Mu- seum, Amber Gallery, old ethnographic cemetery, neo-Gothic church and a walk along impressive sand dunes. Return to Klaipėda. Evening worship in the church of Klaipėda. OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda

Day 5: VILNIUS-HILL OF CROSSES- RUNDALE-RIGA (380 km) After breakfast departure to Riga. Stop- over at the Hill of Crosses, the unforget-

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table place with thousands of crosses on two small hills, the most visited by pilgrims place in Lithuania. The first crosses appeared in the 19th century af- ter the 1831 liberation uprising was sup- pressed. Beautifully carved out of wood or sculpted from metal, the crosses range from three meters height to the countless tiny examples hanging profusely upon the larger crosses. An hour spent upon the sacred hill will reveal crosses brought by Christian pilgrims from all around the world. On windy days breezes blowing through the forest of crosses and hang- ing rosaries produces a uniquely beauti- ful music. A further drive to Riga. Stopover in Run- of the Livonian Order, the Cathedral and dale. Visit to the 18th century Rundale St. Peter’s Church. Lunch. Palace, a beautiful late Baroque palace In the afternoon excursion to Sigulda (50 in Latvia. It is a splendid example of the km) for a visit to the Gauja National Park early work of famous Italian architect which is known as the Latvian Switzer- F.B.Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga. Check-in at land. Visiting the ruins of the Crusader the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Castle, the Gutman Cave with the spring OVERNIGHT: Rig of eternal youth and Turaida Castle. Re- turn to Riga. Evening worship in the Day 6: RIGA - SIGULDA - RIGA church of Riga. (100 km) OVERNIGHT: Riga After breakfast a combined coach and walking tour of Riga. The coach tour in- Day 7: RIGA-PÄRNU-TALLINN cludes the Art Nouveau district (included (300 km) in the UNESCO’s architectural heritage), After breakfast departure to Tallinn. Stop- the Latvian National House and over in Pärnu, Estonian “Summer Capi- the Freedom Monument. From here the tal”. This little town has been known as tour proceeds on foot through the Old a summer health resort since the first spa Town which dates back to the 1201, with opened here in the 1830s. Arrival in Tal- Kalku Street and Livu Square with its linn. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the typical medieval buildings, the 14th cen- hotel restaurant. THE TOUR INCLUDES tury Riga Castle which was built as seat OVERNIGHT: Tallinn • 8 nights stay at hotels • All hotel taxes Day 8: TALLINN • Buffet breakfast daily After breakfast a city tour of Tallinn, • HB: 5 dinners on days 1, 3, 5, 7-8 and visi­ting the Old Town of Tallinn - an ex- 3 lunches on days 2, 4, 6 ample of Gothic architecture in the Baltic • Transportation by air-conditioned coach and Nordic countries. The tour includes: • Tour escort Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome • Excursions as per itinerary Church (13th century), the Russian Ortho- • Entrances to: Vilnius University, Sts. Pe- dox Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij (19th ter and Paul’s Church in Vilnius, Trakai century), Town Hall Square (15th century), Castle, Pažaislis Church and Monas- the Old Guild, St.Olaf’s Church. tery, Fiserman‘s House and Thomas In the afternoon visit to the Ethnograph- Mann Museum in Nida, Rundale Palace, ic Open Air Museum Rocca al Mare Turaida Castle, Dome Cathedral in Riga, Dome Church and Open Air Museum with reproductions of typical farmer’s Rocca al Mare in Tallinn houses of the past centuries in a beauti- • Meeting with local religious com- ful natural surroundings. Dinner at the mune in Vilnius city restaurant. • Visit to Kaunas Priest Seminary. OVERNIGHT: Tallinn THE TOUR EXCLUDES Day 9: TALLINN • Tips Breakfast. Transfer to Tallinn airport. End • Porterage of the tour. www.ambertours.lt 15

Cycling tours CYCLING IN THE BALTICS Vilnius-Kaunas-Nida-Klaipėda-Riga-Sigulda-Haapsalu-Tallinn 10 days / 9 nights

BaltiC Tallinn Haapsalu RUSSIA SEA ESTONIA Pärnu Tartu

Sigulda Riga Rundale LATVIA Siauliai Palanga Klaipeda LITHUANIA Nida Kaunas

Kaliningrad Vilnius Trakai Druskininkai POLAND BELARUS

ITINERARY (app. cycling 285 km) on picturesque hilly road and transfer Day 4: NIDA-JUODKRANTĖ- by coach to Kaunas. Arrival in Kaunas. KLAIPĖDA (cycling app. 60 km) Day 1: VILNIUS Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel After breakfast sightseeing around Nida, Arrival at Vilnius Airport. Transfer to restaurant. one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithu- the hotel. Check-in. Dinner at the hotel OVERNIGHT: Kaunas ania. Exploring the Amber Gallery and restaurant. a summer house of the famous German OVERNIGHT: Vilnius Day 3: KAUNAS-ŽEMAITKIEMIS- writer Thomas Mann. Cycling on the Sea- VENTĖ-NIDA (cycling app. 30 km, side Cycle Route which takes you along Day 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-KAUNAS by coach app. 200 km) the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda. En route (cycling app. 30 km, by coach app. After breakfast transfer along the Nemu- stop at “Dead” sand dunes and at colony of 110 km) nas River to the seaside region. En route grey herons and cormorants, visit the Hill After breakfast a city tour of Vilnius, passing by Veliuona Mound Hill and of Witches that houses a hundred fanciful capital of Lithuania for more than 600 impressive 16th-17th century Castles of and folksy wooden sculptures scattered years. The tour includes: the Cathedral Raudonė and Panemunė. Bicycling from along a forest path. Arrival in Smiltynė, Square, St.Ann and Bernardines’ Church, Žemaitkiemis to the Ventė Horn where ferry to the Old Town of Klaipėda, the the Gates of Dawn with the holy image visit the ornithological station and the main seaport of Lithuania. Check-in at the of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox 19th century lighthouse that was active hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall for more than 100 years. Take a boat OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda Square and Vilnius University (founded across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida and in 1579) with St. John’s Church. After- enjoy a beautiful view to sand dunes of Day 5: KLAIPĖDA-PALANGA- noon trip to Trakai (25 km from Vilnius), the Curonian Spit separating the Baltic HILL OF CROSSES-SIGULDA the former capital of the Grand Duchy Sea from the Lagoon. Arrival in Nida. (cycling app. 25 km, by coach app. of Lithuania. Visit to the insular castle Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel 350 km) of the 14th century, erected on a small restaurant. After breakfast ride to Palanga through island in the Lake Galvė. Then cycling OVERNIGHT: Nida the , a former soviet military polygon area. Arrival in Palanga, the biggest seaside resort of Lithuania. City tour including the visit to the Botanical Garden and Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, with over 25000 pieces of amber and 15000 in- clusions of insects on display. Afternoon transfer to Sigulda, the most popular re- sort in Latvia, situated in the Gauja River Valley. Stop at the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), the unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Arrival in Sigulda. Check-in at the hotel. Din ner at the hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Sigulda

Day 6: SIGULDA-TURAIDA-CESIS -RIGA (cycling app. 45 km, by coach app. 115 km) After breakfast cycling from Sigulda

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through the Gauja National Park to Ragana. En route visit the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle in Sigulda, Turaida Castle and Krimulda Church, the oldest one in Latvia, built in 1205, enjoy spectacular views of the Gauja River Valley with Gutmana Cave. After- noon transfer to Stalbe for the final ride and visit to Cesis, one of Latvia’s pretti- est and oldest Hanseatic towns. Transfer to Riga. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. OVERNIGHT: Riga

Day 7: RIGA-JURMALA-RIGA (cycling app. 25 km, by coach app. tion constructed to accommodate the ar- 30 km) rival of the Russian royal family’s train After breakfast a city tour of Riga, visi­ after 1852. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner ting medieval Hanseatic town, Riga at the hotel restaurant. Castle, St.Peter`s Church, Dome Cathe- OVERNIGHT: Haapsalu dral and the Old Guild Houses. In the afternoon cycling to Jurmala, the largest Day 9: HAAPSALU-PADISE- resort in the Baltic States well known PALDISKI-TALLINN (cycling app. for its long white sand beaches, curative 40 km, by coach app. 135 km) mud and mineral waters. Transfer back After breakfast transfer outside the city, by coach to Riga. Dinner at the city res- where start cycling to Padise. A further taurant. transfer to Tallinn via Paldiski known Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome OVERNIGHT: Riga as the former Soviet nuclear submarine Church (13th century), the Russian Or- base. En route stop in Keila-Joa to ex- thodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij Day 8: RIGA-IKLA-PÄRNU- plore the waterfall and the highest coast- (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th HAAPSALU (cycling app. 30 km, al cliffs in Estonia. Arrival in Tallinn. century), the Old Guild, and St.Olaf’s by coach app. 290 km) Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel Church. Transfer to Tallinn airport. After breakfast transfer to Ikla, Esto- restaurant. End of the tour. nia, where start cycling on picturesque OVERNIGHT: Tallinn road along the Baltic Sea Coast through THE TOUR INCLUDES fisher­men’s villages. Transfer to Haap- Day 10: TALLINN • 9 nights stay at hotels salu with a stop in Pärnu, Estonian After breakfast a city tour of Tallinn, visi­ • All hotel taxes “Summer Capital”. Arrival in Haapsalu ting the Old Town of Tallinn – an examp­ • Breakfast daily famous for its Bishop’s Castle, curative le of Gothic architecture in the Baltic • HB : 9 dinners on the days 1-9 mud baths and the longest railway sta- and Nordic countries. The tour includes: • Transportation by air-conditioned coach • Luggage transport • Tour escort • Boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon to Nida • Ferry ticket from the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda • Entrances to: Vilnius University, Trakai Castle, Fisherman‘s House and Thomas Mann Museum in Nida, Amber Mu- seum in Palanga, Turaida Castle, Dom Cathedral in Riga, the Dome Church in Tallinn. • Rent of trekking bicycle with water- proof pannier on days 2-9 • Individual information package (city guides, maps and program) THE TOUR EXCLUDES • Tips • Porterage

www.ambertours.lt 17 Cycling tours CYCLING AROUND THE CURONIAN LAGOON Klaipėda-Šilutė-Nida-Klaipėda 8 days / 7 nights

LATVIA LITHUANIA BaltiC Palanga SEA Klaipėda

Priekulė Juodkrantė Šilutė

Nida Rusnė Ventė

RUSSIA

ITINERARY Day 4: ŠILUTĖ-RUSNĖ ISLAND- Day 7: NIDA-JUODKRANTĖ- ŠILUTĖ (cycling app. 45 km) KLAIPĖDA (cycling app. 60 km) Day 1: KLAIPĖDA After breakfast explore Šilutė town After breakfast cycling on an asphalt bike Arrival in Klaipėda. Transfer to the hotel. named after Šilo karčema (a pub in the path of the Seaside Cycle Route which takes Check-in. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. boscage) and go for a return cycling you along the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda. En OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda trip to Rusnė Island, the only such big route stop at “Dead” sand dunes and at col- island in Lithuania, located in the Nemu- ony of grey herons and cormorants, visit the Day 2: KLAIPĖDA-PALANGA- nas River Delta Regional Park. En route Hill of Witches that houses a hundred fanci- KLAIPĖDA (cycling app. 55 km) explore the ethnographic fisherman’s ful and folksy wooden sculptures scattered After breakfast cycling to Palanga resort homestead – a museum of Rusnė, the old along a forest path, swimming in the Baltic and back along the Lithuanian Seaside water pumping station – a Polder Mu- Sea and take the sun on golden sand beaches. Cycle Route leading through Giruliai seum and the 19th century lighthouse in Arrival in Smiltynė where take a ferry to the Forest and the Seaside Regional Park. Uostadvaris Harbour. Dinner at the hotel Old Town of Klaipėda. Check-in at the hotel. En route explore the Dutchman’s Cap – restaurant. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. a 24-meter-high coastal cliff and Plazė OVERNIGHT: Šilutė OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda Lake. In Palanga visit the Botanical Park and Amber Museum, cycling along Day 5: ŠILUTĖ-VENTĖ-MINGĖ- Day 8: KLAIPĖDA J.Basanavičius car-free street featuring NIDA (cycling app. 55 km) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Palanga plenty of cafes, restaurants and a pier After breakfast cycling to Ventė Horn, visit airport or Klaipeda International Ferry Ter- heading 470 meters into the Baltic Sea. to a bird ringing station with a Museum minal. End of the tour. Return to Klaipėda the same way back. of Ornithology and the 19th century light- Dinner at the hotel restaurant. house which offers an amazing view of THE TOUR INCLUDES OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda the landscape and a glimpse of the shining • 7 nights stay at hotels sand dunes of the Curonian Spit. A further • All hotel taxes Day 3: KLAIPĖDA-PRIEKULĖ- cycling to Minija (Mingė) village called the • Breakfast daily • Tour escort ŠILUTĖ (cycling app. 65 km) Lithuanian , where the River Minija • HB: 7 dinners on days 1-7 After breakfast cycling on forest trails and serves as the main street. Take a boat for • Arrival and departure transfers countryside road through Dituva allotment crossing the Curonian Lagoon to Nida. Ar- • Luggage transport on day 3 (Klaipėda- gardens and Pamarys Meadows to Šilutė. En rival in Nida followed by a bike ride to the Šilutė), day 5 (Šilutė-harbour-Nida) route you will cross 24-km long Klaipėda hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the and day 7 (Nida-Klaipėda) • Boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon Canal, also referred to as King Vilhelm Ca- hotel restaurant. to Nida nal, which was dug in the 19th century to link OVERNIGHT: Nida • Ferry ticket from the Curonian Spit to the Minija River with the Curonian Lagoon Klaipėda in Klaipėda. Arrival in Šilutė. Check-in at the Day 6: NIDA • Entrances to: Ornithological Museum hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Breakfast at the hotel followed by sightsee- in Ventė, Fisherman‘s House and Thomas Mann Museum in Nida, Am- OVERNIGHT: Šilutė ing tour around Nida, an old fishermen’s ber Museum in Palanga. village - today known as one of the most • Rent of trekking bicycle with water- beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Cycling or proof pannier on days 2-7 walking along impressive sand dunes and • Individual information package (city visiting the most popular places of interest guide, maps, program and route description) – the Fisherman’s House, the summer house of famous German writer Thomas Mann THE TOUR EXCLUDES and the Amber Gallery. Afternoon free for relaxation. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. • Tips • Porterage OVERNIGHT: Nida

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LITHUANIA

City tour of VILNIUS (3 hours) in a picturesque region of lakes, forests Excursion in GRŪTAS PARK (1 hour) A combined coach and walking tour of and hills 25 km from Vilnius, includes Grūtas Park – an open-air exhibition of the Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more a visit to Trakai Castle, the spectacular Soviet era sculptures and monuments, lo- than 600 years, encompasses the most sig- complex of defensive fortifications of cated in Grūtas forest near Druskininkai. nificant sights of the town: Sts.Peter and the 14th century erected on the island in In 1999 demounted Soviet time sculptures Paul’s Church – the pearl of Vilnius Ba- the Lake Galvė. Today it houses the His- from Lithuanian cities were brought to roque; Cathedral Square with Classic Ca- torical and Applied Art Museum with an Grūtas. It is the heritage of several decades thedral, Gediminas Castle (14th century) ethnographical exposition of Karaites, the of Lithuanian monumental art. During the on the Gediminas Hill, built by the founder small ethnic minority living in Trakai till excursion in Grūtas Park one can feel the nowadays.

City tour of KAUNAS (2 hours) A combined coach and walking tour in Kaunas - the second largest city of Lithua­ nia and the interim capital of the country between the two world wars - includes ruins of the Castle, Town Hall Square with its impressive monuments, visit to Cathe- dral, walking along the renovated Vilnius street with original old architecture and pedestrian Laisvės avenue, now housing cozy cafes, bars and shops.

Excursion in PAŽAISLIS MONASTERY (1,5 hours) Coach tour to Pažaislis Church and Mo­ nastery - outstanding gems of the Baroque of Vilnius city Grand Duke Gediminas; St. spirit of the Soviet age trying different Anne’s Church and Bernardines` Church dishes of that time in a local tavern. - Lithuanian Gothic example; the Gates of Dawn with the holy image of the Vir- City tour of DRUSKININKAI gin Mary; The Town Hall Square; Vilnius (1,5 hours) University (founded in 1579) Ensemble Druskininkai is the oldest health resort in with St.John‘s Church; President Palace; Lithuania. In 1794 the king of Poland and all attractive panorama of the Old Town Lithuania announced a decree officially from the hills of Vilnius as well as walking designating Druskininkai as a health re- along ancient narrow streets of the histori- sort. However, it became a health resort cal part of the city. only after I.Fonberg, Professor of Vilnius University, investigated the spring wa- Excursion to TRAKAI ter and advised that the Czar government (4 hours, from Vilnius) should establish a resort in the area (1837). A to Trakai, the former capital The tour will give the possibility to learn of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, nestled about the history of this health resort, its style in the entire region of Eastern Europe. Pažaislis Abbey was built in the 17th cen- tury under the supervision of Italian mas- ters from Florence, it stands on the bank of a picturesque peninsula that stretches into a lake.

The Hill of Crosses (40 min) Hill of Crosses is the most visited by piligrims­ place in Lithuania. First cros­ ses appeared in the 19th century after the 1831 liberation uprising was suppressed. People bring crosses there to ask for Heaven’s blessings or to thank for them. At present there are about 20 thousand bigger crosses and a countless lot of the smaller ones brought to this place by vir- tually everybody visiting.

www.ambertours.lt 20 SIGHTSEEING architecture and modern treatment estab- yards, paved streets, the Theatre Square and golden beaches, visiting the Hill of lishments. The pride of the town is its min- with a sculpture of Annchen von Tharau, Witches that houses a hundred fanciful eral springs. Old Post Office and the Sculpture Park and folksy wooden sculptures scattered extending with the works of Lithuanian along a forest path in Juodkrantė village City tour of KLAIPĖDA (2,5 hours) sculptors every year. and Nida resort, the Fisherman’s House, A tour of Klaipėda, the main seaport of famous German writer Thomas Mann’s Lithuania, includes walking in the old City tour of PALANGA (3 hours) Museum, Amber Gallery, old ethno- part of the town which is interesting for A combined coach and walking tour of graphic cemetery, neo-Gothic church frame-built architecture, cozy closed Palanga, one of the biggest resorts in and a walk along impressive sand dunes. Lithuania near the Baltic Sea, includes visit to the Botanical Park of the 19th cen- tury and the Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, where over 25000 pieces of amber and 15000 inclusions of insects are on display, further walk by the Birutė Hill along the sea coast, on the sea and on pedestrian J.Basanavičius street famous for its cafes and restaurants with live music.

Excursion in NERINGA (6 hours) A combined coach and walking tour of Neringa at the Curonian Spit, separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon, is an unforgettable trip to the beautiful wild nature with sand dunes, pine forests

LATVIA

City tour of RIGA (3 hours) Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church that have been assembled here from the A combined coach and walking tour en- of St.Peter, the Old Guild Houses, the four provinces of Latvia: Kurzeme, Vid- compasses the most significant sights of Swedish Gate, St.Jacob’s Church, the zeme, Latgale, Zemgale. During summer Riga: driving along the central boule- Parliament House, Old Riga Castle. weekends folk dancing shows and con- vards of Riga, enjoying the view of the certs are held in the museum premises. City Canal Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National The- Excursion in RUNDALE atre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nou- Rundale Palace (18th century) - a beauti- veau Buildings of the beginning of the ful Baroque palace in Latvia. The palace 20th century, the Freedom Monument, is an important example of the early work University of Latvia, Latvian National of Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Opera House and the Daugava River. Rastrelli, who also designed the famous During the walking part of the tour you Winter Palace in St.Petersburg. The pro- will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Han- fessionally renovated palace interiors are seatic City: picturesque streets of the Old decorated with authentic 18th century

Excursion to Ethnographic OPEN AIR Museum (3 hours) A coach trip to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum is one of the show-pieces of Latvia’s cultural heritage, founded in 1924. Situated 10 km from the centre of Riga in a pine forest on the banks of Jug- la Lake, the museum consists of some 90 traditional rural buildings: farmhouses, windmills, fishermen’s huts and churches www.ambertours.lt 21 SIGHTSEEING

furniture, paintings and china. The most Courland Johan Ernst Biron. The palace tower and visit the local history museum. impressive are the Golden Hall, the White boasts of a beautiful French-style park. A relaxing walk in the adjoining sculpture Hall, and the bedroom of the Duke of park, dedicated to Latvian folklore. Excursion in SIGULDA Sigulda - often called the Latvian Swit- zerland, is located about 50 km from Riga on the Gauja River valley. Sigulda is situa­ted in the Gauja National Park and is known as the most popular tourist and leisu­re destination as well as a famous winter sports resort in Latvia. Experience a genuine whiff of the , a time of romantic legends, castles and he- roic figures, visiting the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle, and the 19th cen- tury Kropotkin’s Palace in the outskirts of Sigulda. A short drive down into the river valley, enjoying the landscape and the walk to the 13th century Turaida Castle. A chance to view ‘the garden of Gods’ from the 30 - meter high fortification ESTONIA

City tour of TALLINN (3 hours) museum (6 km from the center of Tallinn) home to some of the best art museums in A combined coach and walking tour covers hosts a fine collection of the 17-19th cen- the country – Kadriorg Palace, a magnifi- the most important sights of the city: Song tury rural architecture from all over Es- cent northern Baroque structure, built by Festival Grounds, Pirita center, con- tonia. The buildings, which include farm Peter the Great for his wife, Catherine I, vent of St. Bridget, Kadriorg Park with the houses, a water-mill, a chapel and sauna, in the early 18th century. You’ll find a 18th century Baroque palace, and the resi- are grouped in a village setting to present great collection of western European and an accurate idea of the former Estonian Russian works from the 16th to 20th cen- peasant life. turies, ranging from prints and paintings to sculpture and furniture. Excursion to Kadriorg Park (3 hours) A combined coach and walk tour to Kad­ riorg Park - the most notable park artwork in Estonia. Only 2 km from the Tallinn Old Town the park is a popular recre- ational spot for visitors and locals alike, consisting of formal gardens, the symmet- rical Swan Lake, as well as meadows and forest groves traversed by paths. It’s also

dence of the Estonian President nowadays. A walking part of the tour in the Old Town City tour of TARTU (2 hours) introduces the building of the Parliament of A combined coach and walking tour of Estonia, Dome Church, Russian Orthodox Tartu, the second largest city of Estonia, Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij, magnifi- the town of students, includes: Tartu Uni- cent view of the town from a viewing plat- versity, founded in 1632, Toome Hill Park form, Toompea Castle, narrow streets of the with its monuments, sculptures and ruins Down Town and Town Hall Square. of the Gothic Dome Church, the monu- ment of Gustavus II Adolphus, the king of Excursion to ROCCA-AL-MARE Sweden, panoramic view of the town with Open Air Museum (2,5 hours) Janni Church, neo-Classicist style build- A coach trip to the ethnographic open-air ings and Town Hall Square.

www.ambertours.lt 22 RecommendED hotels

LITHUANIA Vilnius Radisson SAS Astorija¶¶¶¶¶ http://www.vilnius.radissonsas.com Didžioji str. 35/2, Vilnius, Lithuania

Superbly located in the heart of the Old Town, the Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is a jewel of a city. All 120 rooms have a classic décor and are fully equipped with high-quality amenities expected of a high-class hotel.

Congress¶¶¶¶ http://www.congress.lt Vilniaus str. 2/15, Vilnius, Lithuania

Situated in the very center of the Lit­ huanian capital, near Vilnius Cathedral, Opera and Ballet Theater, Government and Parliament buildings. It will take just a few minutes to reach the Old Town. 84 rooms of the Congress Hotel are de- signed for guests’ comfort and coziness.

Panorama¶¶¶ http://www.mikotelgroup.com Sodų str. 14, Vilnius, Lithuania

Set within walking distance of the Old Town of Vilnius, the hotel has 224 mod- ern rooms. Southern windows of Panora- ma Hotel offer an impressive view to the churches, different shape domes and tow- ers of the city.

Kaunas DANIELA¶¶¶¶ http://www.danielahotel.lt Mickevičiaus str. 28, Kaunas, Lithuania

Located in the very heart of the city, next to the main pedestrian street Laisvės Ave- nue, a 75-room hotel is within touch of the places of entertainment and cultural life of the city, introduced by museums, galleries and historical buildings.

Klaipėda Radisson sas klaipėda¶¶¶¶ http://www.klaipeda.radissonsas.com Šaulių str. 28, Klaipėda, Lithuania

Hotel is situated in the very heart of the city and most of its sights, including the Old Town, All 74 rooms are decorated in an authentic England Maritime style.

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Klaipėda¶¶¶¶ http://www.klaipedahotel.lt Naujojo Sodo str. 1, Klaipėda, Lithuania

Center located hotel is designed in a mo­ dern style with views of the Curonian La- goon from one side of the building and Old Town from the other side. The hotel has 307 perfectly equipped rooms.

Druskininkai Regina¶¶¶ http://www.regina.lt Kosciuškos str. 3, Druskininkai, Lithuania

40-room centrally located hotel in the oldest health resort of Lithuania, Druski- ninkai. Situated on the right bank of the Nemunas river, surrounded by beautiful pine forests. Nida Nerija¶¶¶ http://www.neringahotels.lt Pamario str. 13, Nida, Lithuania

Standing in a very quiet place in the center of the town, adjacent to the pine forest, a newly renovated hotel with 57 comfortable rooms.

LATVIA Riga

RaDISSON SAS DAUGAVA¶¶¶¶¶ http://www.riga.radissonsas.com Kugu str. 24, Riga, Latvia

Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Daugava River and overlooking the fa- mous Old City of Riga, the Radisson SAS Daugava 361 rooms hotel offers its guests a high standard of service and excellent accommodation.

dOMINA iNN rIGA¶¶¶¶ http://www.dominahotels.com Pulkveza Brieza, 11, Riga, Latvia

Located in the quiet centre of Riga - in the Art Nouveau and embassies’ neighbor- hood, within walking distance of the Old Town and the main landmarks of the city, a 110-room hotel presents its historical beauty through contemporary elegance.

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Riga Albert¶¶¶ http://www.alberthotel.lv Dzirnavu str. 33, Riga, Latvia

Situated in a quiet centre of Riga in the ex- clusive zone of Art Nouveau architecture, Albert has 246 modern and cozy rooms.

Sigulda Sigulda¶¶¶ http://www.hotelsigulda.lv Pils str. 6, Sigulda, Latvia

Friendly 44-room-hotel is a unique comp­ lex of the19th century stone building and modern conference centre in the heart of Sigulda.

Estonia Tallinn

Domina Inn Ilmarine¶¶¶¶ http://www.dominahotels.com Pohja str. 23,Tallinn, Estonia

Conveniently set just near Tallinn´s Old Town and only few minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal, city business centre, theatres and exclusive shopping areas, Domina Inn Ilmarine is a charming and historically unique hotel with 152 rooms.

Metropol¶¶¶ http://www.metropol.ee Roseni 13, Tallinn, Estonia

149-room hotel in the heart of Tallinn is within walking distance of the historical Old Town, main sights, shopping centers and port.

Tartu

Barclay¶¶¶ http://www.barclay.ee Ulikooli str. 8, Tartu, Estonia

Pleasant and comfortable hotel. Its position in the very center of Tartu, close to all main sights, including Tartu University, Town Hall, “Vanemuine” Theatre, as well as shopping centres, makes it a perfect choice for holidaymakers.

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1. BOOKINGS

1.1. All bookings should be addressed to Amber Tours, Kalvariju g. 11 – 9, LT– 09310 Vilnius. Fax: +370 5 2628434, Tel: +370 5 2107044. e–mail: [email protected] 1.2. Bookings, cancellations and changes should be made in written form. 1.3. Booking for individual travellers (FIT) should include the following information: city, hotel, name of client, category of rooms, dates of arrival and departure and other requested services. 1.4. Booking for groups should include the following information: city, hotel, standard of accommodation, number of tourists, dates of stay, itinerary, means of transportation, time of arrival and departure. 1.5. Individual booking will be confirmed on the same day or within 24 hours. 1.6. Group booking will be confirmed within 3 days. 1.7. Vouchers have to indicate the payment is made by Amber Tours. For all the extra services provided by the hotel clients have to pay directly to the hotel on departure.

2. CANCELLATIONS 2.1. If a booking for individual travellers is cancelled: 3 days before arrival – free of charge, less than 48 hours – 50% of the cost of the 1st day of service, less than 24 hours or no show – 100% of the cost of the 1st day of service. 2.2. If a booking for groups is cancelled: No later than 35 days prior to arrival – free; 31–21 days – 15 % of net value of the booking; 20–15 days – 25 % of net value of the booking; 14–5 days – 50 % of net value of the booking; 4–0 days – 100 % of net value of the booking. 2.3. The cancellation terms are valid for office work days (excluding weekends and public holidays). 2.4. Reduction of the group no more than 10% is possible only up to 3 days before arrival without any charge. In case of cancel- lation of more than 10% of the group the fee will be as in p. 2.2. Enlarging of the group depends on possibilities of the hotels and would be under discussion in each case. 2.5. For some hotels the cancellation and reduction terms could be notified specifically. 2.6. Opera, theatre, concert and other tickets for cultural events once confirmed are non–refundable. 2.7. Refunding of airline tickets is according to IATA and individual airline regulations plus a 5 EURO per ticket service charge. 2.8. All cancellations have to be made in written form and require Amber Tours written cancellation confirmation.

3. PRICES 3.1. All prices are quoted in EURO. All rates are net and without commission. 3.2. All prices are subject to alterations due to reasons beyond Amber Tours control. 3.3. Prices do not include transportation to or from destination, insurance, telephone calls, room service and other personal expenses.

4. LIABILITY 4.1. Amber Tours bears no responsibility for additional expenses caused by weather, sickness, strikes, interference of third party, accidents or other force majeure. Amber Tours acts only as the agent for the suppliers featured in this catalogue.

5. PAYMENT 5.1. Payment for groups – no less than 30% of the total amount 35 days prior the group arrival, the rest sum 14 days prior the group arrival unless agreed otherwise. 5.2. Payment for individual travellers – final and full payment has to be settled against invoice 5 business days prior to arrival, unless agreed otherwise. 5.3. Refund is not possible in case the individual traveller insists on cash payment at the hotel. 5.4. All charges for the bank services (payer’s as well as beneficiary’s) are to be fully paid by the payer. 5.5. Payment should be settled in EURO:

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