BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS Vilnius, Trakai, Hill of the Crosses, , Parnu, Tallinn 8 days / 7 nights Saturday depart U.S.A. for Vilnius. 1st Day/Sun - ARRIVE VILNIUS. After arrival in Vilnius, Lithuania, optional transfer to the hotel. Time free to unpack, change money and rest. Welcome meeting at the hotel where you will be greeted by tour representative. 2nd Day/Mon - VILNIUS. Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buldings and 48 churches. The morn- ing sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral , Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excur- sion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore TOUR COST PER PERSON: dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. $975 dbl occupancy 3rd Day/Tue - VILNIUS-Hill of Crosses-Rundale-RIGA. $460 single supplement Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Airfare not included. Contact us for Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of . Following a guided tour lowest fare from your city. of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late af- 2021 TOUR DATES ternoon. Starts in Vilnius on Sundays: 4th Day/Wed - RIGA. Before we get acquinted with Riga we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia . March 28 - April 4 The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval latvian legend of the Rose of Nuraida April 11- April 18 and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword April 25 - May 02 before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical May 2 - May 9 Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. May 23 - May 30 5th Day/Thu - RIGA. May 30 - June 6 Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic June 6 - June 13 capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural syles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes , the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, June 13 - June 20 the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and Freedom Monument. The afternoon June 20 - June 27 is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its June 27 - July 4 wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. July 4 - July 11 6th Day/Fri - RIGA-Parnu-TALLINN. July 11 - July 18 The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. July 18 - July 25 We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of July 25 - August 1 forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon.

August 1 - August 8 7th Day/Sat - TALLINN. Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval August 8 - August 15 Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, August 15 - August 22 outdoor cafes and restaurants. The sighseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into Old Town were we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander August 22 - August 29 Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an August 29 - September 5 optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award winning September 5 - September 12 new Estonian art museum, with its collection of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. September 12 - September 19 8th Day/Sun - TALLINN. After breakfast, termination of tour services. Optional transfer September 19 - September 26 to the airport. September 26 - October 3 Optional transfers on arrival and departure October 3 - October 10 are available at $45 per car (max 2 per car). October 10 - October 17 Pre/Post tour hotel accommodations in Vil- nius and Tallinn are available upon request. Tour Cost Includes: YOUR HOTELS: • Accommodations in 1st class hotels VILNIUS - Radisson Blu Lietuva or similar • Breakfast daily RIGA - Radisson Blu Latvija or similar • Air conditioned coach TALLINN - Radisson Blu Olympia or similar • Sightseeing tours as specified • English speaking guide in each country PAT TOURS • Baggage handling, one bag per person 1446 Riverdale Street • All entrance fees to sites specified in West Springfield, MA 01089 the tour program Fax: (413) 747-8114 This tour is operated in English and • Hotel charges and taxes e-mail: [email protected] German. For Tour Conditions and Reservation Form see 2nd Page.

Travel Tips . . . . TOUR CONDITIONS . RESERVATIONS/PAYMENTS: A deposit of $200 CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be made per person is required at the time of booking. Full in writing to PAT TOURS. Full refund of LAND tour payment is due 45 days before departure. will be made for cancellations received up to 46 TOUR COST: Tour cost is based on currency days prior to departure less a $25 administrative exchange levels in effect at the time of printing. It fee. Between 45 - 36 days before departure, $200 is subject to adjustment in the event of significant deposit is non refundable. No refund will be made changes. for cancellations received less than 35 days prior to Children discount: Children 7 - 11 years old receive departure. AIRLINE TICKETS, if issued, are subject 20% discount of the total tour price i sharing room to the airline cancellation policy applicable to the with parents. Children under the age of seven are airfare used. After completion of the tour, claims for not accepted on motor coach tours. refund must be made in writing within 30 days. TOUR/AIR ARRANGEMENTS: Every effort will be INSURANCE: Travel insurance with coverage for (trip made to provide lowest possible airfare available cancellation, emergency medical, baggage delay, at the time of booking. and trip delay) is recommended and will be offered Hotel accommodations will be provided in twin to all tour participants with confirmation. Pre exist- bedded rooms with private bath or shower. Single ing medical condition can be waived if insurance is rooms are available at the supplement shown. purchased within 15 days of initial tour deposit. Call While every effort will be made to provide sharing us to apply or visit our web site. of accommodations for persons booking alone, RESPONSIBILITY: The travel agency, PAT TOURS, when requested, it cannot be guaranteed and 1446 Riverdale St, W. Springfield, MA 01089, acts single supplement must be paid before departure only as an agent for various companies who provide when billed. Triple rooms are not available except arrangements for hotels, sightseeing tours, and Seven hours ahead of US Eastern Daylight for children under 11 yrs. Hotels specified can be transportation or any other service in connection TIME: with the itineraries of individual tour members who Time. The 24-hour clock is used. changed within the same category. Unused hotel accommodations or any other by acceptance thereof, acknowledges that the travel ELECTRICITY: 220V/50 cycles. All purpose unused features of this tour are not refundable agency or its agents and suppliers shall not be liable converter and 2-prong adapter are required for nor exchangeable for other services. The right is for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregular- US appliances. reserved to substitute hotels and sightseeing features ity, liability or expense to person or property due if it becomes necessary. to act or default of any hotel, carrier or other com- CURRENCY: Lithuania. Latvia and Estonia all pany or person providing or rendering of services joined the Euro Zone and EURO is currently Smoking on motorcoaches is not permitted. included in the tours. Further, the travel agency or used in all three countries. Each tour member must be able to get on and off its agents accept no responsibility for any sickness, the motor coach unaided and not require walking pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, WARDROBE: Dress comfortably. Casual clothes devices or wheelchairs. Please note that some sites government restraints, wars, whether declared or of wrinkle-free fabrics are suggested for daily may require walking on cobblestone streets and not, riots, theft, weather condition, defect in any wear. Valuable jewelry should be left at home. staircases which will present difficulties for tour vehicle of transportation or for any misadventure or Take a warm sweater or jacket, an umbrella or a members with physical limitations. casualty or any other causes beyond their control. raincoat. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST: Cost of PAT TOURS reserves the right to cancel, change, Laundry service is available in hotels. passports, transfers on arrival and departure meals substitute any service and to decline to accept or not specifed, items of a personal nature; phone retain any tour member at any time for any reason INOCULATIONS: Not required by law. calls, laundry, optional insurance, gratuities to including insufficient number of participants. WEATHER: Average temperatures in the sum- escorts, and drivers. Printed in Aug. 20 mer 700F - 850F. BAGGAGE: Free baggage allowance on transatlan- tic flights is one suitcase per person not exceeding Mail completed reservation form to: CREDIT CARDS: Hotels, most restaurants and 50 lbs.and 62 in. (sum of three sides). Make sure PAT TOURS shops, accept major credits cards including Mas- price of your ticket includes one bag, as many low tercard, Visa and rarely American Express. cost airfares include only carry-on bag. 1446 Riverdale Street To exchange money you can use ATM machines NO VACCINATIONS are required by law. West Springfield, MA 01089 avaible in major cities in tourist areas or Ex- DOCUMENTS: A valid U.S. or foreign passport is Tel: (413) 747-7702 change places. required. To apply for passport, contact your local 1-800-388-0988; Fax: 413-747-8114 U.S. Post Office. Your passport must be valid for e-mail: [email protected] at least six months after your return date.

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