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table of contents: BALTICVISION is the largest provider of guaranteed escorted tours and city breaks in the Baltic Sea region and beyond. Our tours combine three things which are important Intro 2 for modern travellers: affordable prices, first class service and plenty of individual Baltic Lifestyle 4 choices. Deluxe programs offer more luxury and exclusivity. BALTICVISION Baltic Impressions 6 Baltic Metropoles 8 distributes its products through an extensive network of reliable and trustworthy Baltic Highlights 10 tour operators. Baltic Highlights Deluxe 11 Baltic Classical 12 A First Class Product Baltic Triangle 13 Baltic Revelation 14 GUARANTEED ESCORTED TOURS SERVICE STANDARDS Baltic Capitals 16 All our tours are guaranteed. They are offered in five Hotels: We are using good centrally located superior three- Baltic and Russian Explorer 18 different languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish and star, four-star or five-star hotels. We reserve the right to The Czar Route 20 Portuguese). Depending on sales, most tours are bilingual change the featured hotels. Alternative hotels will be of and guests are normally from a number of different the same standard as the featured hotels both in terms of Russian Capitals 22 countries. Other guests with the same languages may standard and location. If any changes from featured hotels, Russian Capitals and Golden Ring 24 join in or may leave during a tour. Our tours represent a final hotel names will be advised latest one month prior Russian Capitals and Tatarstan 26 unique possibility to meet people across borders and win to arrival. new friends. Breakfast: Breakfast is buffet style at all hotels. Scandinavian and Russian Treasures 28 Fabulous Scandinavia 30 Belarus and Baltic Explorer 32 Polish and Baltic Jewels 34 Polish Splendours 36 Classical Ukraine 37 Scenic Ukraine and Poland 38 Baltic Amber Coast 40 Booking conditions 42

2 Coaches and vans: Our coaches are new 49-seater first class coaches with air conditioning, adjustable seats, toilet, fridge and possible other conveniences. Depending on sales, some tours or segments of tours and optional tours are operated with new first class vans with adjustable seats and air conditioning. For comfort and security we always keep at least three empty seats in coaches and vans. Passengers are covered by third person liability insurance. Drivers are driving strictly according to EU regulations. Seating in the vehicles is free.

Tour escorts: Our tour escorts are university graduates and have been specially trained as guides and as tour escorts. The tour escorts are very experienced and most have been working for us for many years. The tour escorts are assisted by local guides if needed or required.

Portage: Portage of one piece of luggage is included at all four and five star hotels and at railway stations when indicated. special highlight dinners at local restaurants. Dinners questionnaire. The questionnaires are handed over at hotels are substantial 3-course set menu or buffet to the guests during the welcome meeting or at the Visa support: Visa is required for almost all nationalities style and include ice-water and coffee/tea. Highlight start of the tour and collected at the end of the tour. for tours including Russia and Belarus, and only for dinners at local restaurants include a substantial Moreover, we are happy to receive feedback in any some few nationalities for tours covering EU destinations 3-course menu with ice-water and coffee/tea. In other form aiming to help us to maintain and raise the and Ukraine. Unless otherwise indicated, we supply visa some cases alcoholic drinks or live entertainment is standard of our product. support complementary. included. The highlight dinners at local restaurants include guide and transport, in few cases the Safety and security: Safety and security is a priority Number of guests: We do not aim at mass tourism. restaurants are within walking distance from the hotel in all our operations. We collaborate only with For our best-selling tours, we allow max 45 guests on (max 10 min walk) and transport is not included. At suppliers that guarantee the same. We carefully the same tour. However, the average number of guests both hotels and local restaurants additional drinks can is around 25–30. For a number of other tours we are be ordered and paid for at the spot. check the insurance and operating licenses of all our further limiting the number of guest. The maximum suppliers. number of guests allowed on these tours is indicated in the programs. This firm policy secures more value and PRE- AND POST STAYS PRICE POLICY more comfort for our guests. We offer attractive hotel rates for guests who would like to arrive earlier or depart later. Please ask for All prices in this catalogue include service and VAT. SPECIAL FEATURES a detailed pricelist. We are also capable of offering All prices are gross rates and are commissionable to more comprehensive customized pre- and post- reliable and trustworthy tour operators. Arrival and departure transfers: Guests can pre- arrangements on and around the destinations. Please order private arrival and departure transfers. By arrival contact us for detailed offer. transfer the guests are met by a driver with a name board BOOKINGS reading their surnames in the arrival hall of the airport. We recommend to use B2B online booking platform Guests should co-ordinate their departure transfer with QUALITY, SAFETY AND SECURITY Seagull-online.com for bookings. It is the fastest and the tour escort. Quality control: We ask all guests to fill out a service easiest way to get instant confirmations. Welcome meeting: During the welcome meeting, the guests are served a welcome drink. The tour escort introduces the program and the optional tours, and the guests receive various materials such as a personalized program and information material. On the few tours, where indicated, there is no welcome meeting and the tour escort will brief the guests and hand out information material at the start of the tour.

MORE VALUE Optional excursions and dinners: Most of our tours come with an extensive choice of optional excursions and dinners. The optional services can be booked in advance or during the tour. The optional excursions feature important highlights not included into the standard sightseeing tours and always include transport, guide service and entrances. The optional dinners are half-board at hotel or 3 Tallinn Vihula

Tartu Liepaja Riga Valmiera Daugavpils

Vilnius

Baltic Lifestyle

DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): TARTU–MARCIENA Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Santa Departing from Tartu, we head south and soon we reach June–August 2020, Barbara*** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. Valmiera, a Hanseatic town founded in the 14th century, when the Livonian Order built a castle here. We make 11 days/10 nights: DAY 2 (MONDAY): TALLINN–VIHULA a short tour of the town and a visit the small, private The Estonian capital is a charming blend of medieval Valmiermuiza Brewery, where we are introduced to the Dates: tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old secrets of beer brewing and are invited to test the produce. GLB01: 14.06–24.06.20 Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, The day continues with a visit to local farm to sample the GLB02: 28.06–08.07.20 galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. delicious organic cheese produced by the farmers. Late in GLB03: 12.07–22.07.20 The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city the afternoon we arrive to Hotel Marciena Manor****, GLB04: 19.07–29.07.20 walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, a picturesque and romantic estate in the middle of Latvia. GLB05: 02.08–12.08.20 Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old This evening offers a BBQ dinner at Marciena Manor. Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. After leaving Tallinn we GLB06: 16.08–26.08.20 reach Lahemaa National Park in the early afternoon and DAY 5 (THURSDAY): MARCIENA–DAUGAVPILS check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa****, Leaving Marciena our first stop is in Aglona, where Package prices per person: a charming 16th century estate located in the heart of the we visit Aglona Basilica built in late baroque style and EUR 1095.00 (double occupancy) park. The dinner at Kaval-Ants Tavern features a genuine a ceramics workshop, an important symbol of Latgalian EUR 350.00 (single supplement) Estonian countryside meal in the rustic ambience of the culture. From here, our tour continues to Daugavpils, old ice-cellar. Latvia’s 2nd largest city. We tour the historical centre of the city and visit the 19th century Daugavpils Fortress and Including: DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VIHULA–TARTU the Mark Rothko Art Centre, the only place in Europe, • 10 overnights at centrally located 3–4 star hotels After breakfast, we visit Lahemaa National Park with its where the original masterpieces by the famous founder of • 10 x buffet breakfast wide stretches of beautiful untouched nature and many abstract expressionism can be seen. Just outside the city • Estonian dinner at Restaurant Kaval-Ants charming manor houses. We embark on a delightful we find the lovely Sventes Manor and we check in at Hotel Tavern, BBQ dinner at Marciena Manor, 3 course walking tour through the park (2 hours, medium) and visit Svente Manor****. Latvian farewell dinner with black balsam at the impressive Manor House in Palmse, a testament to the Restaurant Forest industrious von Pahlen family. We continue to Tartu, the DAY 6 (FRIDAY): DAUGAVPILS–VILNIUS • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or University Town, where Estonia gained its statehood. We Today we continue southwards into Lithuania and an in juice see the charming Old Town and the University founded in the middle of the day we arrive at Aukstatija National Park • Personalized welcome package 1632. Check in at Hotel London**** or similar. with its many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between • Entrances to Palmse Manor, Valmiermuiza Brewery, organic cheese sampling at a local farm, Aglona Basilica, ceramics show-room in Aglona, Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils, Old University in Vilnius and Trinity Church in Liepaja • Bike and helmet rentals for biking program on Day 6 • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours • Service of 1st class van throughout the itinerary Small groups: Max. 16 guests in the groups

Min. booking of 2 guests, latest booking 15 days prior to arrival

4 forests and hills. We explore the park on a 20km bike or similar. The evening offers an optional casual dinner we enjoy a Latvian farewell dinner at the stylish ride through the scenic landscapes and visit the pretty at a beach café right on the wide sandy beach. Restaurant Forest with traditional Latvian specialties lakeside town of Paluse, famous for its wooden church. topped off with a shot of Riga Black Balsam. Late in the afternoon, we head towards Vilnius. Upon DAY 9 (MONDAY): LIEPAJA arrival we check in at Hotel Ratonda**** or similar. Liepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees DAY 11 (THURSDAY): RIGA DEPARTURE in the city. We start the day with a short stroll in the Optional transfer to the airport. DAY 7 (SATURDAY): VILNIUS Old Town with the Trinity Church and we visit Jurmala Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing Orthodox Cathedral. Afterwards we drive through the tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking former Duchy of Courland and visit its former capital tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Kuldiga, before we head further to Jurmala, the vibrant Optional: Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture • Transfer airport to Hotel Santa Barbara: EUR 35.00 for University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon is free and sandy beaches. Here we do a walking tour on the private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private van for exploring more of this baroque jewel on our own. sandy beach. We reach Riga late in the afternoon and (4–7 persons) In the evening an optional zeppelinas culinary master check in at Hotel Wellton Centrum**** or similar. • Zeppelinas masterclass and Lithuanian dinner at class and a traditional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Restaurant Senoji Trobele: EUR 35.00 pp Senoji Trobele is on our program. DAY 10 (TUESDAY): RIGA • Casual dinner on the beach in Liepaja: EUR 35.00 pp Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga • Visit to Riga Central Market: EUR 40.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Wellton Centrum to airport: EUR 35.00 DAY 8 (SUNDAY): VILNIUS–LIEPAJA is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private van From Vilnius we continue towards Trakai, the medieval true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The (4–7 persons) capital of Lithuania, where we make a stop near Trakai walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, • Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/ Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, tea): EUR 175.00 pp We continue through the hilly landscapes of Lithuania Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the to Klaipeda. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an Old Town with its narrow cobblestone streets and old optional visit to one of the largest markets in Europe, guild houses and we visit the Theater Square and the Riga Central Market, where we will learn about Latvian Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. Along the coast, we cuisine and Latvian organic food and sample Latvian continue onwards into Latvia and soon we arrive at the specialities, such as black bread, vegetables, fresh fish, coastal town of Liepaja. Check in at Hotel Kolumbs**** countryside sausages and much more. In the evening, 5 Tallinn

Riga Cesis

Klaipeda Vilnius Baltic Impressions

DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu The day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to the Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN–CESIS villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Our first stop May–September 2020, After breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue 10 days/9 nights: where we visit the Manor Houses in Palmse and Vihula. to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s We continue to Tartu, the university town, where Estonia summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming Dates: gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and resort town before we drive back to Klaipeda. The the University founded in 1632. From Tartu we drive evening offers an optional Lithuanian dinner Restaurant GBI04: 08.05–17.05.20 GBI14: 17.07–26.07.20 onwards into Latvia to Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding Fredericho Pasazas. GBI06: 22.05–31.05.20 GBI15: 24.07–02.08.20 streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens. Check-in at GBI08: 05.06–14.06.20 GBI16: 31.07–09.08.20 Hotel Cesis*** or similar. GBI09: 12.06–21.06.20 GBI17: 07.08–16.08.20 GBI10: 19.06–28.06.20 GBI18: 14.08–23.08.20 DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS–VILNIUS GBI11: 26.06–05.07.20 GBI19: 21.08–30.08.20 Today we drive through the Gauja National Park to Sigulda, GBI12: 03.07–12.07.20 GBI20: 28.08–06.09.20 a popular holiday resort. We see the ruins of the Episcopal GBI13: 10.07–19.07.20 GBI21: 04.09–13.09.20 Castle and the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we drive around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En route we reach the magnificent Package prices per person: Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke EUR 995.00 (double occupancy) of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel EUR 400.00 (single supplement) through Lithuania to reach Vilnius at late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.

DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS–KLAIPEDA Including: Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval • 9 overnights at centrally located 3–4 star buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour hotels includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour • 9 x buffet breakfast of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old University or juice and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to • Personalised welcome package Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania and we see • Entrances to Palmse Manor House, Rundale the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on Palace, Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn an island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent • Service of English and German speaking tour en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive at late afternoon. escort on all tours Check-in at Hotel National**** or similar. • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia: EUR 35.00 • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan EUR 40.00 pp Small groups: (4–7 persons) • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp Max. 26 guests in the groups • 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR 80.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 • Lithuanian  dinner at Restaurant Fredericho Pasazas: EUR 35.00 pp for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp (4–7 persons) • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp • Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 285.00 pp 6 • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA–RIGA Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we embark on a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai. After that we continue to Siauliai and Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

DAY 7 (THURSDAY): RIGA Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest.

DAY 8 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 9 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

DAY 10 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.

7 Helsinki Tallinn

Riga Baltic Metropoles Vilnius DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, May–September 2020, Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an 10 days/9 nights DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings Dates: and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA GBM06: 10.05–19.05.20 GBM16: 19.07–28.07.20 panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility GBM07: 17.05–26.05.20 GBM17: 26.07–04.08.20 Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this GBM08: 24.05–02.06.20 GBM18: 02.08–11.08.20 Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja GBM09: 31.05–09.06.20 GBM19: 09.08–18.08.20 Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the GBM10: 07.06–16.06.20 GBM20: 16.08–25.08.20 to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see GBM11: 14.06–23.06.20 GBM21: 23.08–01.09.20 preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of GBM12: 21.06–30.06.20 GBM22: 30.08–08.09.20 Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The GBM13: 28.06–07.07.20 GBM23: 06.09–15.09.20 at Restaurant Belmontas. afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum GBM14: 05.07–14.07.20 GBM24: 13.09–22.09.20 which has an impressive collection of vintage car including DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS–RIGA a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the GBM15: 12.07–21.07.20 GBM25: 20.09–29.09.20 Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian Package prices per person: of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, EUR 1045.00 (double occupancy) the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN EUR 450.00 (single supplement) Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the The tour continues along the coastal highway to the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the Including: check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. resort before we continue through the North Estonian land • 9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at • 9 x buffet breakfast DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is • Personalised welcome package the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place Tallinn and Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours • Service of Italian only and Spanish only speaking tour escort on Baltic segment of the tour and Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on Finnish segment of the tour on tours GBH10, GBH13–GBH15, GBH17–GBH19 and GBH21 and Italian speaking local guide on Finnish segment of the tour on tours GBM08 and GBM12 • Service of Spanish and Portuguese speaking tour escort on tours GBM08, GBM12, GBM16, GBM20 • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on tours GBM06–GBM07, GBM09, GBM11 and GBM22–GBM25 • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Ferry ticket Tallinn–Helsinki OW (2nd class) • Portage at hotels 8 markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to treasure which construction was started in the 18th with its collections of classic and contemporary fine our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers Restaurant Maikrahv. DAY 9 (MONDAY): HELSINKI optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN–HELSINKI Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the DAY 10 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour Optional transfer to the airport.

Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp • 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp Fortress: EUR 60.00 pp minivan (4–7 persons) • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp • Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: • Transfer Hotel Glo Art to Helsinki airport: EUR 80.00 for EUR 40.00 pp EUR 40.00 pp private car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan • Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp (4–7 persons) • 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp • 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp • Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea • 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp on Day 1–Day 7): EUR 195.00 pp 9 Tallinn Tallinn

Riga Riga

Vilnius Vilnius

Baltic Highlights

March–October 2020, DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility 8 days/7 nights: Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja Dates: DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the GBH01: 29.03–05.04.20 GBH15: 12.07–19.07.20 Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see GBH02: 05.04–12.04.20 GBH16: 19.07–26.07.20 buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of GBH03: 12.04–19.04.20 GBH17: 26.07–02.08.20 includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The GBH04: 26.04–03.05.20 GBH18: 02.08–09.08.20 of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor GBH05: 03.05–10.05.20 GBH19: 09.08–16.08.20 Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car GBH06: 10.05–17.05.20 GBH20: 16.08–23.08.20 and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines GBH07: 17.05–24.05.20 GBH21: 23.08–30.08.20 excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional GBH08: 24.05–31.05.20 GBH22: 30.08–06.09.20 the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. GBH09: 31.05–07.06.20 GBH23: 06.09–13.09.20 an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional GBH10: 07.06–14.06.20 GBH24: 13.09–20.09.20 folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN GBH11: 14.06–21.06.20 GBH25: 20.09–27.09.20 The tour continues along the coastal highway to the GBH12: 21.06–28.06.20 GBH26: 27.09–04.10.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS–RIGA Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the GBH13: 28.06–05.07.20 GBH27: 04.10–11.10.20 Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one resort before we continue through the North Estonian land GBH14: 05.07–12.07.20 of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. Package prices per person: into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN EUR 695.00 (double occupancy) Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and EUR 300.00 (single supplement) rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir Including: markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing • 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into • 7 x buffet breakfast Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and or juice kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion • Personalised welcome package the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award- • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an Tallinn The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. • Service of English and German speaking tour the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden escort on all tours architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE • Service of Italian only speaking tour escort on optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. Optional transfer to airport. tours GBH08, GBH10, GBH12–GBH21 • Service of Spanish only speaking tour escort on tours GBH10, GBH13–GBH15, GBH17–GBH19, GBH21 Optional: • Service of Spanish and Portuguese speaking tour • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp escort on tours GBH08, GBH12, GBH16, GBH20 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour (4–7 persons) EUR 40.00 pp escort on tours GBH01–GBH07, GBH09, GBH11 • 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: and GBH22–GBH27 • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp EUR 40.00 pp st st • Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 • Service of 1 class motor coaches or 1 class • Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp minivans throughout the itinerary for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan • 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp (4–7 persons) • Portage at hotels • 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp • Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp EUR 195.00 pp 10 • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala with City Museum: EUR 40.00 pp Tallinn

Riga

Vilnius

Baltic Highlights Deluxe

DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility Astorija***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the June–August 2020, Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of 8 days/7 nights: includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor Dates: Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car GBD11: 14.06–21.06.20 GBD17: 26.07–02.08.20 and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional GBD13: 28.06–05.07.20 GBD19: 09.08–16.08.20 excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. GBD15: 12.07–19.07.20 GBD21: 23.08–30.08.20 the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS–RIGA Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the Package prices per person: Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at EUR 895.00 (double occupancy) of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing the Hotel Radisson Blu Sky***** or similar. EUR 400.00 (single supplement) into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place check-in at Hotel Semarah Grand Poet***** or similar. in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir Including: markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing • 7 overnights at centrally located 5 star hotels DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into • 7 x buffet breakfast Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and juice kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion • Personalised welcome package the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award- • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. Tallinn classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, • Service of English and German speaking tour optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. escort on all tours the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden • Service of Italian only speaking tour escort on architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE tours GBD13–GBD21 optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. Optional transfer to airport. • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on tour GBD11 • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class Optional: minivans throughout the itinerary • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Astorija: EUR 35.00 • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp • Portage at hotels for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: (4–7 persons) EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp EUR 40.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Sky to airport: EUR 35.00 for • Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan • 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp (4–7 persons) • 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp • Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp EUR 255.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp 11 Tallinn

Riga

Klaipeda Vilnius

Baltic Classical

DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon, Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. The evening Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. May–September 2020, DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS–KLAIPEDA DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is 8 days/7 nights: buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true Dates: includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, GCA04: 10.05–17.05.20 GCA14: 19.07–26.07.20 Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old University St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and GCA06: 24.05–31.05.20 GCA15: 26.07–02.08.20 and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon GCA08: 07.06–14.06.20 GCA16: 02.08–09.08.20 Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania and we see the is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian GCA09: 14.06–21.06.20 GCA17: 09.08–16.08.20 well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy GCA10: 21.06–28.06.20 GCA18: 16.08–23.08.20 island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at GCA11: 28.06–05.07.20 GCA19: 23.08–30.08.20 route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon. Check-in the stylish Restaurant Forest. at Hotel National**** or similar. GCA12: 05.07–12.07.20 GCA20: 30.08–06.09.20 DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN GCA13: 12.07–19.07.20 GCA21: 06.09–13.09.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian The day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to the summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before Package prices per person: Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson EUR 745.00 (double occupancy) villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Our first stop Blu Olympia**** or similar. EUR 350.00 (single supplement) is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern Including: town before we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening offers urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer • 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th century. with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés • 7 x buffet breakfast and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA–RIGA medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea or juice Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval • Personalised welcome package a long history as a German town called Memel. A short Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of • Service of English and German speaking tour Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional escort on tours GCA04-GCA11 and GCA20-GCA21 We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. • Service of English only speaking tour escort on tours GCA12-GCA19 we embark on a walking tour around the picturesque DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE • Service of Italian only speaking tour escort on Lake Plateliai. After that we continue to Siauliai and Hill tours GCA10, GCA12, GCA14-GCA19 of Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. Optional transfer to the airport. • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Portage at hotels Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan EUR 40.00 pp Small groups: (4–7 persons) • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp Max. 26 guests in the groups • 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR 80.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 • Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th Century: EUR 35.00 pp for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp (4–7 persons) • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp • Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp EUR 195.00 pp 12 Helsinki

Tallinn St. Petersburg

Baltic Triangle

May–October 2020, DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located 8 days/7 nights: Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. Dates: DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN DAY 5 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG GBT06: 15.05–22.05.20 GBT17: 31.07–07.08.20 Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after GBT07: 22.05–29.05.20 GBT18: 07.08–14.08.20 in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where GBT08: 29.05–05.06.20 GBT19: 14.08–21.08.20 markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at GBT09: 05.06–12.06.20 GBT20: 21.08–28.08.20 tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg GBT11: 19.06–26.06.20 GBT21: 28.08–04.09.20 the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. GBT12: 26.06–03.07.20 GBT22: 04.09–11.09.20 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and GBT13: 03.07–10.07.20 GBT23: 11.09–18.09.20 Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG GBT14: 10.07–17.07.20 GBT24: 18.09–25.09.20 is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award- St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and GBT15: 17.07–24.07.20 GBT25: 25.09–02.10.20 winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the GBT16: 24.07–31.07.20 classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul DAY 3 (SUNDAY): TALLINN–HELSINKI Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church Package prices per person: This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. EUR 975.00 (double occupancy) National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo EUR 450.00 (single supplement) to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. White Night Supplement for GBT06–GBT13 and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting EUR 100.00 (single supplement) refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. DAY 7 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG Including: The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, • 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels DAY 4 (MONDAY): HELSINKI an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, • 7 x buffet breakfast Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional or juice green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. • Personalized welcome package us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant • Entrances to medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and Pryanosti & Radosti. Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki and Peter-Paul by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Fortress in St. Petersburg Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church- DAY 8 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE • Service of English and German speaking tour in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Optional transfer to the airport. escort on all tours • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours Optional: • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia: EUR 35.00 • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 65.00 pp minivans throughout the itinerary for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: (4–7 persons) • Ferry Tallinn–Helsinki OW EUR 75.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp • Portage at hotels • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp • 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport: EUR 70.00 for private • 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan (4–7 persons) EUR 60.00 pp • Half board at hotels (5 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea on • Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp Day 1–Day 2 and Day 5–Day 7): EUR 175.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: EUR 80.00 pp 13 Helsinki

Tallinn St. Petersburg

Riga

Vilnius Baltic Revelation

May–October 2020, DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional 13 days/12 nights: Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. Dates: DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN GRE06: 10.05–22.05.20 GRE17: 26.07–07.08.20 Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings The tour continues along the coastal highway to the GRE07: 17.05–29.05.20 GRE18: 02.08–14.08.20 and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the GRE08: 24.05–05.06.20 GRE19: 09.08–21.08.20 panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old resort before we continue through the North Estonian land GRE09: 31.05–12.06.20 GRE20: 16.08–28.08.20 Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at GRE11: 14.06–26.06.20 GRE21: 23.08–04.09.20 Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. GRE12: 21.06–03.07.20 GRE22: 30.08–11.09.20 Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion GRE13: 28.06–10.07.20 GRE23: 06.09–18.09.20 to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN GRE14: 05.07–17.07.20 GRE24: 13.09–25.09.20 preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and GRE15: 12.07–24.07.20 GRE25: 20.09–02.10.20 Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place GRE16: 19.07–31.07.20 at Restaurant Belmontas. in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing Package prices per person: DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS–RIGA tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into EUR 1495.00 (double occupancy) Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, EUR 650.00 (single supplement) the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion White Night Supplement for GRE06–GRE13 former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award- EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of EUR 100.00 (single supplement) of Southern Latvia to reach Riga at late afternoon, check-in classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an Including: at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. • 12 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA • 12 x buffet breakfast Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real • Personalised welcome package kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, Tallinn, Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki and Peter-and-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. • Service of English and German speaking tour The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, escort on all tours the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden • Service of Italian only and Spanish only architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an speaking tour escort on Baltic segment of the optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. tour and Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on Finnish segment of the tour on tours GRE13–GRE15, GRE17–GRE19 and GRE21 and DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Italian speaking local guide on Finnish segment After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of the tour on tours GRE08 and GRE12 • Service of Spanish and Portuguese speaking tour of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this escort on tours GRE08, GRE12, GRE16, GRE20 morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the escort on tours GRE06-GRE07, GRE09, GRE11 medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see and GRE22–GRE25 the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The • Ferry ticket Tallinn–Helsinki OW (2nd class) afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor • Portage at hotels Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car 14 DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN–HELSINKI This day offers first an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar.

DAY 9 (MONDAY): HELSINKI Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve.

DAY 10 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar.

Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00 • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private EUR 40.00 pp Palace: EUR 75.00 pp minivan (4–7 persons) • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: • 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna EUR 50.00 pp • Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp Fortress: EUR 60.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport: EUR 70.00 for • 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp • Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan • 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s (4–7 persons) • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp Palace: EUR 80.00 p • Half board at hotels (10 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: on Day 1–Day 7 and Day 10–Day 12): EUR 300.00 pp • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp EUR 65.00 pp 15 Helsinki

Tallinn St. Petersburg

Riga Baltic Capitals

DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA DAY 6 (MONDAY): HELSINKI Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Wellton Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Riverside**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the May–September 2020, green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes DAY 2 (THURSDAY): RIGA us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the 10 days/9 nights: Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Dates: kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. GBC06: 13.05–22.05.20 GBC17: 29.07–07.08.20 the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna GBC08: 27.05–05.06.20 GBC18: 05.08–14.08.20 St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was started GBC11: 17.06–26.06.20 GBC19: 12.08–21.08.20 the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, GBC12: 24.06–03.07.20 GBC20: 19.08–28.08.20 The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers GBC13: 01.07–10.07.20 GBC21: 26.08–04.09.20 the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. GBC14: 08.07–17.07.20 GBC22: 02.09–11.09.20 architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy an DAY 7 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG GBC15: 15.07–24.07.20 GBC23: 09.09–18.09.20 optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after GBC16: 22.07–31.07.20 DAY 3 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where The tour continues along the coastal highway to the we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo-stop at Package prices per person: Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg EUR 1195.00 (double occupancy) resort before we continue through the North Estonian land and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar. EUR 500.00 (single supplement) of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. DAY 8 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG White Night Supplement for GBC06–GBC13 St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) DAY 4 (SATURDAY): TALLINN museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the EUR 100.00 (single supplement) Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get Including: in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church • 9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. • 9 x buffet breakfast tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, or juice Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, • Personalised welcome package Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. • Entrances to medieval Great Guild Hall in is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award- Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy Tallinn, Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki and winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. • Service of English and German speaking tour optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. escort on all tours DAY 9 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG • Service of Italian only speaking tour escort DAY 5 (SUNDAY): TALLINN–HELSINKI The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, on Baltic countries segment and Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on Finnish- This day offers first an optional day excursion to Lahemaa an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, Russian segment on tours GBC12, GBC14–GBC19 National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional minivans throughout the itinerary with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. • Ferry ticket Tallinn–Helsinki OW (2nd class) and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant • Portage at hotels back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a Pryanosti & Radosti. refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to DAY 10 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. Optional transfer to the airport. 16 Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Wellton Riverside: EUR 35.00 for • 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan Fortress: EUR 60.00 pp • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: (4–7 persons) • Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp EUR 50.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s • Transfer Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport: EUR 70.00 for • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp Palace: EUR 80.00 pp private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 40.00 pp EUR 65.00 pp (4–7 persons) • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand • Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea • 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp Palace: EUR 75.00 pp on Day 1–Day 4 and Day 7–Day 9): EUR 225.00 pp 17 Helsinki St. Petersburg Tallinn

Riga Moscow Vilnius Baltic and Russian Explorer

May–October 2020, DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional 16 days/15 nights Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. Dates: DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN GBX06: 10.05–25.05.20 GBX17: 26.07–10.08.20 Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval The tour continues along the coastal highway to the GBX07: 17.05–01.06.20 GBX18: 02.08–17.08.20 Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the GBX08: 24.05–08.06.20 GBX19: 09.08–24.08.20 buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour GBX09: 31.05–15.06.20 GBX20: 16.08–31.08.20 includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour resort before we continue through the North Estonian land GBX11: 14.06–29.06.20 GBX21: 23.08–07.09.20 of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at GBX12: 21.06–06.07.20 GBX22: 30.08–14.09.20 Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. GBX13: 28.06–13.07.20 GBX23: 06.09–21.09.20 and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional GBX14: 05.07–20.07.20 GBX24: 13.09–28.09.20 excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with GBX15: 12.07–27.07.20 GBX25: 20.09–05.10.20 the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on GBX16: 19.07–03.08.20 an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional Package prices per person: folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. EUR 1895.00 (double occupancy) DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS–RIGA EUR 750.00 (single supplement) Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one White Night Supplement for GBX06–GBX13 of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, EUR 100.00 (single supplement) the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the Including: rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, • 15 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. • 15 x buffet breakfast • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA or juice Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is • Personalised welcome package the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of in Tallinn, Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Peter-Paul-Fortress in St. Petersburg and St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and Moscow Kremlin • Service of English and German speaking tour the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place escort on all tours The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir • Service of Italian only and Spanish only the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing speaking tour escort on Baltic segment of the architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into tour and Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on Finnish segment of the tour on tours optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, GBX13–GBX15, GBX17–GBX19 and GBX21 and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Italian speaking local guide on Finnish segment DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion of the tour on tours GBX08 and GBX12 After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility • Service of Spanish and Portuguese speaking tour is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award- escort on tours GBX08, GBX12, GBX16, GBX20 of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an tours GBX06–GBX07, GBX09, GBX11 and GBX22–GBX25 National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see minivans throughout the itinerary • Ferry Tallinn–Helsinki OW the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN–HELSINKI • Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg- the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The This day offers first an optional day excursion to Lahemaa Moscow OW (2nd class) afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial • Portage at hotels and railway stations Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends 18 with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar.

DAY 10 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a photo- stop at Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky**** or similar.

DAY 11 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing DAY 12 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG tour includes the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with St. Basil’s The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Moscow University and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the cathedrals. Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro including Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the famous Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla. DAY 13 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg channel cruise. Around DAY 15 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW noon we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Smolenskaya**** or similar. Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh. DAY 14 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its onion DAY 16 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city to Optional transfer to the airport.

Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 35.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for • 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp EUR 50.00 pp private minivan (4–7 persons) • 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna • Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: Fortress: EUR 60.00 pp • 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp EUR 40.00 pp • Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp • Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 55.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s • 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp Palace: EUR 80.00 pp • 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: • Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp EUR 65.00 pp for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand minivan (4–7 persons) • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: Palace: EUR 75.00 pp • Half board at hotels (13 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp on Day 1–Day 7 and Day 10–Day 15): EUR 375.00 pp 19 Helsinki St. Petersburg

Moscow The Czar Route

May–October 2020, DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL HELSINKI DAY 3 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG Arrival in Helsinki, optional transfer to Hotel Glo Art**** Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly 9 days/8 nights: or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour Dates: DAY 2 (MONDAY): HELSINKI and a photo-stop at Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon GCR07: 17.05–25.05.20 GCR18: 02.08–10.08.20 Helsinki is located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos GCR08: 24.05–01.06.20 GCR19: 09.08–17.08.20 culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and Vasilievsky**** or similar. GCR09: 31.05–08.06.20 GCR20: 16.08–24.08.20 lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG GCR10: 07.06–15.06.20 GCR21: 23.08–31.08.20 Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and GCR12: 21.06–29.06.20 GCR22: 30.08–07.09.20 Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and GCR13: 28.06–06.07.20 GCR23: 06.09–14.09.20 Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. the many canals have deservedly given the city the title GCR14: 05.07–13.07.20 GCR24: 13.09–21.09.20 The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing GCR15: 12.07–20.07.20 GCR25: 20.09–28.09.20 Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was started tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the GCR16: 19.07–27.07.20 GCR26: 27.09–05.10.20 in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s GCR17: 26.07–03.08.20 fortress is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky offers optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional Package prices per person: EUR 1045.00 (double occupancy) EUR 450.00 (single supplement) White Night Supplement for GCR07–GCR14 EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) EUR 100.00 (single supplement)

Including: • 8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels • 8 x buffet breakfast • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice • Personalised welcome package • Entrances to Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Kremlin • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours • Service of Portuguese speaking tour escorts on tours GCR09, GCR13, GCR17, GCR21 • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg– Moscow OW (2nd class) • Portage at hotels and railway stations 20 grounds and one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla.

DAY 8 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh.

DAY 9 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.

excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.

DAY 5 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti.

DAY 6 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar.

DAY 7 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and we visit the Kremlin

Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Glo Art: EUR 80.00 for private • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s • 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan Palace: EUR 80.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 (4–7 persons) • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private • 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna minivan (4–7 persons) • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: Fortress: EUR 60.00 pp EUR 50.00 pp • Half board at hotels (6 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea • Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve: EUR 60.00 pp on Day 3–Day 8): EUR 210.00 pp • Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR 75.00 pp • 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: • 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 65.00 pp EUR 55.00 pp 21 St. Petersburg

Moscow Russian Capitals

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos and Russian „champagne” and snacks. Vasilievsky**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. April–October 2020, DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG 7 days/6 nights: DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, Dates: museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an GRC02: 14.04–20.04.20 GRC17: 28.07–03.08.20 of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum GRC04: 28.04–04.05.20 GRC18: 04.08–10.08.20 tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner GRC07: 19.05–25.05.20 GRC19: 11.08–17.08.20 city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. GRC08: 26.05–01.06.20 GRC20: 18.08–24.08.20 Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky GRC09: 02.06–08.06.20 GRC21: 25.08–31.08.20 Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW GRC10: 09.06–15.06.20 GRC22: 01.09–07.09.20 excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg GRC12: 23.06–29.06.20 GRC23: 08.09–14.09.20 Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway GRC13: 30.06–06.07.20 GRC24: 15.09–21.09.20 War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for GRC14: 07.07–13.07.20 GRC25: 22.09–28.09.20 celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian GRC15: 14.07–20.07.20 GRC26: 29.09–05.10.20 GRC16: 21.07–27.07.20 Package prices per person: EUR 745.00 (double occupancy) EUR 350.00 (single supplement) White Night Supplement for GRC07–GRC14 EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) EUR 100.00 (single supplement) Including: • 6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels • 6 x buffet breakfast • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice • Personalised welcome package • Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Kremlin • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours • Service of Portuguese speaking tour escorts on tours GRC09, GRC13, GRC15, GRC17, GRC19, GRC21 • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg Moscow OW (2nd class) • Portage at hotels and railway stations 22 landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Smolenskaya**** or similar. cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been to the Moscow Metro including the historical stations beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the famous the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. Moscow-by-night tour including an unforgettable river DAY 7 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE The dramatic changes over the last decade have made cruise with the White Flotilla. Optional transfer to the airport. the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes the DAY 6 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with St. The day offers an optional full day excursion to the Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the

Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 70.00 for • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private (4–7 persons) EUR 50.00 pp minivan (4–7 persons) • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s • Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp • Half board (6 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): Palace: EUR 80.00 pp • 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp EUR 180.00 pp • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: • 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 65.00 pp EUR 55.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand • 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp Palace: EUR 75.00 pp 23 St. Petersburg

Suzdal Moscow Russian Capitals and Golden Ring

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial Vasilievsky**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show May–August 2020, DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG and Russian „champagne” and snacks. 10 days/9 nights St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG Dates: the many canals have deservedly given the city the title The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, GGR07: 19.05–28.05.20 GGR15: 14.07–23.07.20 tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and GGR10: 09.06–18.06.20 GGR17: 28.07–06.08.20 city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an GGR13: 30.06–09.07.20 GGR19: 11.08–20.08.20 Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. Package prices per person: EUR 1195.00 (double occupancy) EUR 450.00 (single supplement) White Night Supplement for GGR07–GGR13 EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) EUR 100.00 (single supplement)

Including: • 9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels • 9 x buffet breakfast • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice • Personalised welcome package • Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Moscow Kremlin, the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir and the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl in Bogolyubovo • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours • Service of Portuguese speaking tour escort on St.Petersburg-Moscow segment of the tour and Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on Golden Ring segment of the tour on tours GGR13, GGR15, GGR17, GGR19 • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg– Moscow OW (2nd class) • Portage at hotels and railway stations

24 DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW The early morning is reserved for an optional St. Petersburg channel cruise. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar.

DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and we visit the Kremlin grounds and one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow Metro including the historical stations on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow-by-night tour including an unforgettable river cruise with the White Flotilla.

DAY 6 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh.

DAY 7 (MONDAY): MOSCOW–VLADIMIR–SUZDAL Today we start our journey on the Golden Ring of ancient Russian towns. We first drive through scenic Russian landscapes to Vladimir, one of the ancient capitals of Russia. During the city sightseeing tour we visit the Assumption Cathedral and see the St. Demetrius Cathedral, both world heritage sites and the Golden Gate. In the late afternoon we continue to Suzdal and check-in at the Hotel Nikolaevsky Posad**** or similar.

DAY 8: (TUESDAY): SUZDAL Dating back almost thousand years, Suzdal is a small fairy-tale town with an unsurpassed collection of ancient Russian architecture. During the optional whole day tour we discover all the treasures of Suzdal including the Kremlin, the Nativity Cathedral, the Museum of Wooden Architecture, St. Ethymius Monastery and the Transfiguration Cathedral.

DAY 9: (WEDNESDAY): SUZDAL–BOGOLYBOVO–MOSCOW This morning we drive to the nearby village of Bogolyubovo to admire the glare white light single-domed Church of the Intercession on the Nerl. The church is built on a small hill, on a river meadow, in all its clarity and beauty it stands like a candle, growing out over the expanse of the meadow. We drive back to Moscow and in the afternoon we check-in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar.

DAY 10: (THURSDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.

Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 70.00 for • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp • 6-hour tour of Suzdal and visit to the Nativity Cathedral, private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private minivan • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: Museum of Wooden Architecture, St. Ethymius Monastery (4–7 persons) EUR 50.00 pp and the Transfiguration Cathedral: EUR 80.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s • Guided channel cruise: EUR 50.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 Palace: EUR 80.00 pp • 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4–7 persons) • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: • 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 65.00 pp EUR 55.00 pp • Half board (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 255.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand • 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp Palace: EUR 75.00 pp 25 St. Petersburg

Moscow Kazan Russian Capitals And Tatarstan

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURG and one of the cathedrals. In the afternoon is offered an May–August 2020, Arrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos optional visit to the Moscow Metro including the historical Vasilievsky**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. stations on the Ring-Line and a guided stroll along the 10 days/9 nights: famous pedestrian Arbat Street. The evening offers an DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG optional Moscow-by-night tour including an unforgettable Dates: St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and river cruise with the White Flotilla. GRT08: 26.05–04.06.20 museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and GRT12: 23.06–02.07.20 the many canals have deservedly given the city the title GRT14: 07.07–16.07.20 of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the GRT16: 21.07–30.07.20 city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s GRT18: 04.08–13.08.20 Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky GRT20: 18.08–27.08.20 Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World Package prices per person: War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial EUR 1195.00 (double occupancy) celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the EUR 550.00 (single supplement) Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks. White Night Supplement for GRT08–GRT14 EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG EUR 100.00 (single supplement) The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an Including: optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum • 8 overnights at centrally located 4-star hotels is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner • 1 overnight on board “Tatarstan Premium” train at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. in 2 berth compartment • 9 x buffet breakfast DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW • 1 x boxed dinner on board overnight train The early morning is reserved for an optional St. • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice Petersburg channel cruise. Around noon we go to the • Personalized welcome package Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed • Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through Petersburg, Moscow Kremlin and Kazan endless Russian landscapes along the River Volga. In the Kremlin late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel • Service of English and German speaking tour Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar. escort on all tours • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW escort on all tours Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The • Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg– dramatic changes over the last decade have made the Moscow OW (2nd class) city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. • Portage at hotels and railway stations The morning sightseeing tour includes the highlights of the vast city: Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and we visit the Kremlin grounds 26 DAY 6 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW The day offers an optional full day excursion to the quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh. In the evening, transfer to the Kazanskaya Railway Station and departure with the Tatarstan Premium overnight train bound for Kazan.

DAY 7 (MONDAY): KAZAN In the morning, we arrive to Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. Located at the mighty Volga River, Kazan is a beautiful thousand-year-old city, where Christianity and Islam have co-existed peacefully through the centuries. Upon arrival we are transferred to Hotel Park Inn Kazan**** or similar, where breakfast is served. The morning and early afternoon sightseeing tour allows us to explore Kazan’s rich past and takes us to the old Tatar Quarter, where we visit the city’s oldest stone mosque and Kazan Kremlin, a stone fortress of the 16th century with a perfect panoramic view. We also visit the Kul-Sharif Mosque, one of the largest in Europe, and the Catholic Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

DAY 8 (TUESDAY): KAZAN This morning offers an optional visit to the Admiralteyskaya Quarter and the Raifa Monastery. The monastery, located on the bank of a beautiful lake and surrounded by virgin forests, and is one of the most beautiful sites in Tatarstan. The monastery has an intriguing history dating back to the 17th century and it is still a functioning monastery today. In the afternoon an optional visit is offered to Iske- Kazan (Old Kazan), a fascinating open-air museum located where the capital of the medieval Khanate of Kazan once stood. We visit the museum dominated by a modern reconstruction of the large wooden fortress from time of the khanate, while an interactive theatrical show with the medieval ruler of the city, the Kazan Khan, and his entourage gives us a further impression of the lives of the people of medieval Kazan.

DAY 9 (WEDNESDAY): KAZAN This morning an optional visit to Sviyazhsk is on our program. This scenic little town located an hour’s drive from Kazan at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga Rivers has served as a fortress and military base since the 16th century. We visit the Holy Domitian Monastery Optional: of Sviyazhsk and the Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh • Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky: EUR 70.00 • 8-hour excursion to Sergiev Posad: EUR 80.00 pp and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the town for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private • 4-hour excursion to Admiralteyskaya Quarter and and the rivers before we return to Kazan. In the evening minivan (4–7 persons) Raifa Monastery: EUR 40.00 pp an optional national cuisine dinner is offered at Restaurant • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to • 4-hour excursion to Iske-Kazan (Old Kazan) with Catherine’s Palace: EUR 80.00 pp entrance to the museum and fortress and interactive Tatar Cuisine House. • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: show: EUR 60.00 pp EUR 65.00 pp • 6-hour excursion to Sviyazshsk with entrance to Holy DAY 10 (THURSDAY): KAZAN • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Domitian Monastery and Temple of St. Sergius of Optional transfer to the airport. Palace: EUR 75.00 pp Radonezh: EUR 60.00 pp • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: • National dinner at Restaurant Tatar Cuisine House: EUR 50.00 pp EUR 40.00 pp • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: • Transfer Hotel Park Inn Kazan to airport: EUR 40.00 EUR 50.00 pp for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 80.00 for private • Guided channel cruise: EUR 65.00 pp minivan (4–7 persons) • 3-hour Moscow metro and Arbat tour: EUR 25.00 pp • Half board (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): • 3-hour Moscow-by-night tour and river cruise: EUR 245.00 pp EUR 55.00 pp 27 Stalheim Fagernes Helsinki Stockholm Geilo Oslo St. Petersburg Bergen

Copenhagen Moscow Scandinavian and Russian Treasures

DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN DAY 4 (SUNDAY): EIDFJORD–BERGEN Arrival in Copenhagen, regular transfer from Copenhagen This morning takes us further into the breath-taking May–September 2020, Airport to Hotel Scandic Copenhagen**** or similar, Norwegian nature. We cross the splendid Hardanger fjord, 19 days/18 nights: check-in. by travelling across Hardanger Bridge which has one of the longest suspension bridge spans in the world. On the other Dates: DAY 2 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN–OSLO side of the bridge we pass Nordheimsund and crossing birch Copenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively city forests we arrive to Bergen – known as the capital of the GSR06: 14.05–01.06.20 and one of Europe’s most romantic capitals with its old fjords. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains GSR10: 11.06–29.06.20 castles and churches and charming squares and harbours. the history of Bergen is closely connected with the sea and GSR13: 02.07–20.07.20 The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us with all the this is very noticeable in the city, especially at the city’s GSR15: 16.07–03.08.20 city’s treasures: the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour GSR17: 30.07–17.08.20 Royal Castle, Nyhavn with its restaurants and small boats introduces us to this remarkable Hanseatic city with the GSR18: 06.08–24.08.20 and the City Hall Square. In the afternoon we embark on Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the traditional Fish GSR20: 20.08–07.09.20 the DFDS Seaways overnight ferry bound for Oslo. The Market and the city centre with the St. Mary’s Church and GSR22: 03.09–21.09.20 ferry offers a wide choice of restaurants, bars, shops and Haakon’s Hall. We check-in at Hotel Scandic Ornen**** GSR23: 10.09–28.09.20 much more. Dinner on-board. or similar.

DAY 3 (SATURDAY): OSLO–EIDFJORD DAY 5 (MONDAY): BERGEN–STALHEIM Package prices per person: Upon arrival to Oslo our tour heads directly to Hoenefoss, The morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning EUR 3195.00 (double occupancy) Nesbyen surrounded by a landscape, which alternates Norwegian fjord capital. In the early afternoon we travel to between forests of pines and lakes to arrive in the beautiful the historical town of Voss, which has a scenic background EUR 1300.00 (single supplement) Hallingdal Valley. We visit Gol and arrive in Geilo, a small of snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue Supplement for GSR06–GSR10 town surrounded by mountains. Our tour continues to towards the Naeroy Valley and Stalheim, offering a EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) Hardangervidda where we visit Voringfossen waterfall stunning view down the Stalheim Gorge, Check-in at Hotel EUR 100.00 (single supplement) before we arrive to Eidfjord, where our hotel is located. Stalheim**** or similar. Dinner at hotel. Check in at Hotel Quality Voringfoss****, or similar. Dinner at hotel. DAY 6 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM–FAGERNES Including: Today we continue through the fjord region with its • 16 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels formidable water-drowned glacial valleys, flanked by • 1 overnight at ferry Copenhagen–Oslo OW, outside-cabins • 1 overnight at ferry Stockholm–Helsinki OW, outside-cabins • 18 x buffet breakfast • 4 x dinner (3 x 3-course hotel dinner and 1 x buffet dinner on board the ferry Copenhagen–Oslo) • Welcome letter • Entrances Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Kremlin • Service of English speaking tour escorts on all tours • Service of 1st class motor coaches and 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg–Moscow OW (2nd class) • Portage at hotels, ferry terminals and railway stations • Arrival transfer in Copenhagen (shared transfer with English speaking assistant)

28 impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we DAY 12 (MONDAY): HELSINKI DAY 17 (SATURDAY): MOSCOW cross the Naroyfjord and reach the village of Flam. Here The morning is reserved for exploring more of the Moscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian is offered an optional tour – Flam Railway: one of the Finnish capital individually. The afternoon offers an city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. most famous and most breath-taking railway journeys optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural The dramatic changes over the last decade have made in the world. In the afternoon the journey continues treasure which construction was started in the 18th the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in along the Aurlandfjord. We do a photo stop at the century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes all famous Borgund Stave Church before we continue to is a unique attraction for visitors. The evening offers the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Fagernes. Check-in at Hotel Thon Scandic Valdres**** optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve. Kremlin, the Theatre Square with Bolshoi Theatre, and or similar. Dinner at hotel. Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and Kremlin DAY 13 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI–ST. PETERSBURG grounds with a visit to one of the cathedrals. In the DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): FAGERNES–OSLO Today we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly afternoon is offered an optional visit to the Moscow After breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian after crossing the border into Russia we arrive in Metro including the historical stations on the Ring- fjords behind us and travel back towards Oslo which Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour Line and a guided stroll along the famous pedestrian we reach early in the afternoon. Check in at Hotel and a photo-stop at Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon Arbat Street. The evening offers an optional Moscow- Thon Opera**** or similar. Founded in 1048 Oslo we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Sokos by-night tour including an unforgettable river cruise is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very Vasilievsky**** or similar. with the White Flotilla. pleasant and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical and modern architecture. Upon arrival in DAY 14 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DAY 18 (SUNDAY): MOSCOW Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces The day offers an optional full day excursion to the a walk around the Frogner Park decorated with the and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva quaint town of Sergiev Posad, where we visit the unique sculptures of Gustav Vigeland. We pass by the River and the many canals have deservedly given Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the most important City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the the city the title of Venice of the North”. During the Russian monastery and the spiritual heart of the Royal Palace. morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all Russian Orthodox Church. The whole Lavra has been the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the beautifully restored for the 700-years celebrations of DAY 8 (THURSDAY): OSLO–STOCKHOLM Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Today we head for Stockholm, passing through Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. Norwegian forests. We cross the border and enter The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye DAY 19 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTURE the county of Varmland in Sweden. Throughout the Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Optional transfer to the airport. balance of the day we drive through typical Swedish Amber Room, which vanished during World War II landscapes with fertile farmland, blue lakes and thick and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairy- celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit tales. In the afternoon we arrive at Stockholm. Check- to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian in at Hotel Scandic Grand Central**** or similar. folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.

DAY 9 (FRIDAY): STOCKHOLM DAY 15 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG Stockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly The morning is reserved for an optional visit to one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, built on Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden, Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful tour takes us to the Old Town with the Royal Palace, parks. In the afternoon, an optional visit to the world- Stockholm Cathedral and the city centre with its famous famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the City Hall. The afternoon is free for individual visits. evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. DAY 10 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM–HELSINKI The morning is free to explore more of Stockholm DAY 16 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG–MOSCOW individually. Mid-afternoon we leave for the pier to The early morning is reserved for an optional embark on the Tallink Silja Line overnight ferry bound St. Petersburg channel cruise. Around noon we go to for Helsinki. We travel slowly down the archipelago the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high- past numerous islands and islets. And afterwards there speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us is a wide choice of entertainment with bars, shops, through endless Russian landscapes along the River casino and much more. Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya**** or similar. DAY 11 (SUNDAY): HELSINKI Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. Directly after Optional: disembarkation we start a sightseeing tour, which • The tour leader will be offering various optional • Transfer Hotel Azimut Smolenskaya to airport: EUR 80.00 takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square excursions during the tour for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4–7 persons) with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and the famous Church-in-the-Rock. At the end of the tour we check-in The most scenic, comprehensive and complete tour of at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar. Scandinavia, Finland and Russia on the market 29 Stalheim Fagernes Eidfjord Stockholm Bergen Oslo

Copenhagen Fabulous Scandinavia

DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN DAY 4 (SUNDAY): EIDFJORD–BERGEN Arrival in Copenhagen, regular transfer from This morning takes us further into the breath-taking May–September 2020, Copenhagen Airport to Hotel Scandic Copenhagen**** Norwegian nature. We cross the splendid Hardanger fjord, or similar, check-in. by travelling across Hardanger Bridge which has one of the 10 days/9 nights: longest suspension bridge spans in the world. On the other DAY 2 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN–OSLO side of the bridge we pass Nordheimsund and crossing birch Dates: Copenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively forests we arrive to Bergen – known as the capital of the city and one of Europe’s most romantic capitals with fjords. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains GFS06: 14.05–23.05.20 GFS17: 30.07–08.08.20 its old castles and churches and charming squares and the history of Bergen is closely connected with the sea and GFS09: 04.06–13.06.20 GFS18: 06.08–15.08.20 harbours. The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us this is very noticeable in the city, especially at the city’s GFS10: 11.06–20.06.20 GFS20: 20.08–29.08.20 with all the city’s treasures: the Little Mermaid guarding picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour GFS13: 02.07–11.07.20 GFS22: 03.09–12.09.20 the port, the Royal Castle, Nyhavn with its restaurants introduces us to this remarkable Hanseatic city with the GFS15: 16.07–25.07.20 GFS23: 10.09–19.09.20 and small boats and the City Hall Square. In the afternoon Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the traditional Fish we embark on the DFDS Seaways overnight ferry bound Market and the city centre with the St. Mary’s Church and for Oslo. The ferry offers a wide choice of restaurants, Haakon’s Hall. We check-in at Hotel Scandic Oernen**** Package prices per person: bars, shops and much more. Dinner on-board. or similar. EUR 1995.00 (double occupancy) DAY 3 (SATURDAY): OSLO–EIDFJORD DAY 5 (MONDAY): BERGEN–STALHEIM EUR 955.00 (single supplement) Upon arrival to Oslo our tour heads directly to The morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning Hoenefoss, Nesbyen surrounded by a landscape, which Norwegian fjord capital. In the early afternoon we travel to alternates between forests of pines and lakes to arrive the historical town of Voss, which has a scenic background of Including: in the beautiful Hallingdal Valley. We visit Gol and snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue towards • 8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels arrive in Geilo, a small town surrounded by mountains. the Naeroy Valley and Stalheim, offering a stunning view • 1 overnight at ferry Copenhagen–Oslo OW, Our tour continues to Hardangervidda where we visit down the Stalheim Gorge, Check-in at Hotel Stalheim**** outside-cabins Voringfossen waterfall before we arrive to Eidfjord, or similar. Dinner at hotel. • 9 x buffet breakfast where our hotel is located. Check in at Hotel Quality • 4 x dinner (3 x 3-course hotel dinner and 1 x Voringfoss****, or similar. Dinner at hotel. buffet on board the ferry) • Welcome letter • Service of English speaking tour escorts on all tours • Service of 1st class motor coaches and 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Portage at hotels and ferry terminals • Arrival and departure transfers in Copenhagen and Stockholm (shared transfer with English speaking assistant)

Optional: • The tour leader will be offering various optional excursions during the tour

30 DAY 6 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM–FAGERNES Thon Opera**** or similar. Founded in 1048 Oslo tales. In the afternoon we arrive at Stockholm. Check- Today we continue through the fjord region with its is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very in at Hotel Scandic Grand Central**** or similar. formidable water-drowned glacial valleys, flanked by pleasant and casual city with an interesting jumble impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we of historical and modern architecture. Upon arrival in DAY 9 (FRIDAY): STOCKHOLM cross the Naroyfjord and reach the village of Flam. Here Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy Stockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly is offered an optional tour – Flam Railway: one of the a walk around the Frogner Park decorated with the one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, built on most famous and most breath-taking railway journeys unique sculptures of Gustav Vigeland. We pass by the 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden, in the world. In the afternoon the journey continues City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing along the Aurlandfjord. We do a photo stop at the Royal Palace. tour takes us to the Old Town with the Royal Palace, famous Borgund Stave Church before we continue to Stockholm Cathedral and the city centre with its Fagernes. Check-in at Hotel Thon Scandic Valdres**** DAY 8 (THURSDAY): OSLO–STOCKHOLM famous City Hall. The afternoon is free for individual or similar. Dinner at hotel. Today we head for Stockholm, passing through visits. Norwegian forests. We cross the border and enter DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): FAGERNES–OSLO the county of Varmland in Sweden. Throughout the DAY 10 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE After breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian balance of the day we drive through typical Swedish Transfer from hotel to the Arlanda Airport. fjords behind us and travel back towards Oslo which landscapes with fertile farmland, blue lakes and thick we reach early in the afternoon. Check in at Hotel forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairy-

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Vilnius

Belarus and Baltic Explorer

DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL MINSK DAY 5 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Arrival at the airport, optional transfer to Hotel Minsk**** Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour June–August 2020, DAY 2 (FRIDAY): MINSK of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Minsk is one of the last undiscovered secrets of Europe, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University 11 days/10 nights: modern and historical at the same time, a green city with and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional a cosmopolitan and bustling atmosphere and surprisingly excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with Dates: bright, clean and safe. The morning sightseeing tour takes the well-preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an GBE07: 04.06–14.06.20 us to the Independence Square and the Independence island in Lake Galve. In the evening, enjoy an optional GBE09: 18.06–28.06.20 Avenue with its amazing collection of Stalinist Classicism, folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. GBE11: 02.07–12.07.20 the Old Town, the Island of Tears, the reconstructed Trinity GBE13: 16.07–26.07.20 District and the Janka Kupala Park. The afternoon offers DAY 6 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS–RIGA GBE15: 30.07–09.08.20 optional visit to Museum of the Great Patriotic War with Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one GBE17: 13.08–23.08.20 more than 8000 exhibits related to the devastating tragedy of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing of WWII in Belarus. into Latvia, we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. DAY 3 (SATURDAY): MINSK Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the Package prices per person: The day offers and optional excursion to one of the greatest rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, EUR 1045.00 (double occupancy) treasures of Belarus, Mir Castle, ca. 100 km southwest of check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. Minsk, a UNESCO World heritage site. The castle is an EUR 450.00 (single supplement) exceptional example of a Central European fortification, DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA reflecting in its design and layout successive cultural Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is influences of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance that blend the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real Including: harmoniously to create an impressive monument to the kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of • 10 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels history of Belarus. The evening offers an optional dinner the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, • 10 x buffet breakfast at Restaurant Gambarinus. St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. or juice DAY 4 (SUNDAY): MINSK–VILNIUS The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, • Personalized welcome package The morning is free in Minsk to explore more of the city the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, individually. In the afternoon we are driving 180 km to architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an Rundale Palace and Medieval Guild Hall in Tallinn reach Vilnius, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. • Service of German and English speaking tours or similar. escort on all tours • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours • Service of 1st class coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary • Portage at hotels

32 DAY 8 (THURSDAY): RIGA After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest.

DAY 9 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 10 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

DAY 11 (SUNDAY): TALLINN Optional transfer to the airport.

Optional: • Transfer from airport to Hotel Minsk: EUR 60.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4–7 persons) • 3-hour visit to Museum of the Great Patriotic War: EUR 45.00 pp • 6-hour excursion to Mir Castle: EUR 85.00 pp • Optional dinner at Restaurant Gambarinus: EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 pp • Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 pp • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olumpia to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4–7 persons) • Half board at hotel (10 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 295.00 pp

Visa Visa can be obtained at arrival at Minsk-2 International Airport for residents of countries, where there is no Belarus consulate. Residents of countries, where there is a Belarus consulate, are required to apply for visa here. Costs for visa support for issuing visa at consular departments in foreign countries are included into the prices. Supplement for visa support for issuing visa at Minsk-2 International Airport: EUR 10.00 pp 33 Tallinn

Riga

Vilnius Olsztyn

Warsaw Krakow Polish and Baltic Jewels

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOW DAY 6 (SUNDAY): OLSZTYN–VILNIUS Arrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Today we continue along the eastern fringe of the Masurian June–August 2020, Krakow Centrum**** or similar, check-in, welcome Lakeland with endless blue lakes and attractive resort meeting. towns into Lithuania. We do a stop in Kaunas, the former 13 days/12 nights: capital of Lithuania, to admire the beautiful Old Town and Dates: DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW the elegant white Baroque Town Hall before we arrive in For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of the late afternoon to Vilnius. Check in at Hotel Radisson Poland and for centuries the city walls have guarded its Blu Lietuva**** or similar. Gpb09: 02.06–14.06.20 Gpb16: 21.07–02.08.20 traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour Gpb11: 16.06–28.06.20 Gpb17: 28.07–09.08.20 takes us to the Old Town with the St. Mary’s Church, the DAY 7 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Gpb13: 30.06–12.07.20 Gpb18: 04.08–16.08.20 Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval Gpb14: 07.07–19.07.20 Gpb19: 11.08–23.08.20 the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour Gpb15: 14.07–26.07.20 Gpb20: 18.08–30.08.20 offers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels going down as of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, far as 327 meters. The evening offers an optional Polish Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University dinner at Restaurant Hawelka. and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional Package prices per person: excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with EUR 1445.00 (double occupancy) DAY 3 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW–WARSAW the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on EUR 550.00 (single supplement) We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in Including: at Hotel Mercure Warszawa Centrum**** or similar. • 12 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAW • 12 x buffet breakfast Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour • Personalized welcome package includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal • Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Castle, St John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, St. John’s and the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional Cathedral in Warsaw, Peter and Paul Church excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and medieval Great the Water. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Guild Hall in Tallinn Restaurant Dawne Smaki. • Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAW–OLSZTYN • Service of Italian only and Spanish only speaking tour escort on Baltic countries We continue through the well forested North Poland into segment and Italian and Spanish speaking tour the Masurian Lakeland, a myriad of postglacial lakes escort on Polish segment on all tours representing some of the most beautiful nature in the • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class whole of Poland. The afternoon excursion of the Masurian vans throughout the itinerary Lakeland takes us to the town of Gizycko, surrounded to all • Portage at hotels sides by the lakes, further to the beautiful Baroque church in Swieta Lipka and to picture-postcard town Mragowo. Finally we reach Olsztyn where we check-in at Hotel Przystan**** or similar.

34 DAY 8 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS–RIGA Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar.

DAY 9 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

DAY 10 (THURSDAY): RIGA After we got acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest.

DAY 11 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 12 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

DAY 13 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.

Optional: • Transfer airport to Hotel Novotel Krakow Centrum: • 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 40.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 60.00 for EUR 40.00 pp EUR 40.00 pp private van (4–7 persons) • Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 • Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum: EUR 40.00 pp for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private van • 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp (4–7 persons) Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp • Half board at hotels (12 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): • Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki: EUR 40.00 pp • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp EUR 345.00 pp 35 Gdansk Olsztyn

Warsaw Krakow

Polish Splendours

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOW DAY 6 (SUNDAY): Olsztyn–GDANSK Arrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Leaving the Masurian Lakeland behind us we travel Krakow Centrum**** or similar, check-in, welcome further North. Our first stop is at Elblag, a town with a June–August 2020, meeting. bitter-sweet past and a seemingly bright future. After a 8 days/7 nights: short visit of the Old Town with the red bricked St. Nicolas DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW Cathedral we continue to pay a visit to Malbork Castle – Dates: For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of a massive fortress founded by the Teutonic knights in Poland and for centuries the city walls have guarded its the 13th century and beautifully sat on the banks of the GPS13: 30.06–07.07.20 traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour sluggish Nogat River. From Malbork we reach Gdansk GPS14: 07.07–14.07.20 takes us to the Old Town with the St. Mary’s Church, the in just one hour and upon arrival we check in at Hotel GPS15: 14.07–21.07.20 Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with Mercure Gdansk**** or similar. GPS16: 21.07–28.07.20 the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon GPS17: 28.07–04.08.20 offers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt DAY 7 (MONDAY): GDANSK GPS18: 04.08–11.08.20 Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels going down as Like a mini-state all to itself, Gdansk has a unique feel, GPS19: 11.08–18.08.20 far as 327 meters. The evening offers an optional Polish cultured, wealthy and cosmopolitan, that sets it apart from GPS20: 18.08–25.08.20 dinner at Restaurant Hawelka. all other cities in Poland. During morning old town walking tour we see Dlugi Targ or Long Market, St. Mary’s Church, DAY 3 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW–WARSAW St. Bridget’s Church, Artus Court and Gdansk Town Hall. Package prices per person: We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, In the afternoon is offered an optional tour of the so-called where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Tri-City – a conurbation uniting Gdansk with the lively EUR 965.00 (double occupancy) Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central coastal towns of Sopot and Gdynia. The tour along the EUR 350.00 (single supplement) Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in 35 km gulf of Gdansk includes a visit to the famous pier at Hotel Mercure Warsaw Centrum**** or similar. in Sopot and a lovely organ concert at the Oliwa Church. In the evening is offered an optional farewell dinner at the DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAW prestigious Restaurant Pod Lososiem. Including: Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously • 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour DAY 8 (TUESDAY): GDANSK DEPARTURE • 7 x buffet breakfast includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Optional transfer to the airport. • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail Royal Castle, St. John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market or juice Square and the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an • Personalized welcome package optional excursion to the h with the Palace on the Water. • Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Optional: Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, St. John’s • Transfer airport to Hotel Novotel Krakow Centrum: Cathedral in Warsaw, Malbork Castle and Artus Dawne Smaki. EUR 40.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 60.00 for Court in Gdansk private van (4–7 persons) • Service of English and German speaking tour DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAW–Olsztyn • 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00 pp escort on all tours We continue through the well forested North Poland into • Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp • Service of Italian and Spanish only speaking the Masurian Lakeland, a myriad of postglacial lakes • 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to tour escort on all tours representing some of the most beautiful nature in the Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class whole of Poland. The afternoon excursion of the Masurian • Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki: EUR 40.00 pp vans throughout the itinerary Lakeland takes us to the town of Gizycko, surrounded to all • 4-hour excursion of Tri-City with Sopot and Gdynia with • Portage at hotels sides by the lakes, further to the beautiful Baroque church organ music concert at Oliwa church: EUR 45.00 pp in Swieta Lipka and to picture-postcard town Mragowo. • Farewell dinner at Restaurant Pod Lososiem: EUR 50.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Mercure Gdansk to airport: EUR 55.00 Finally we reach Olsztyn where we check-in at Hotel for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 95.00 for private van Przystan****, or similar. (4–7 persons) • Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 235.00 pp

36 Kiev Lviv Classical Ukraine

DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL KIEV and violent history it still has a unique old-world charm. Arrival in Kiev, optional transfer to Hotel Park Inn Kyiv**** The morning sightseeing tour takes us to Lviv Old Town – or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. a complex of stone buildings from the 14th–16th century – July–August 2020, and includes the Market Square with City House, Black DAY 2 (SATURDAY): KIEV Stone Building, Opera Square, Kornyakt Palace, Medieval 7 days/6 nights: Founded in the late 9th century Kyiv is one of the oldest Pharmacy-Museum, Armenian Cathedral, Dominical and cities of Europe and the cradle of Slavic civilization and Bernardine cathedrals and the beautiful Boim Chapel. In Dates: Orthodox Christianity. The morning sightseeing tour the afternoon is offered an optional Lviv Beer Tour. We will GCU14: 01.07–07.07.20 introduces us to the historic city and all its treasures have an opportunity to learn how craft beer is brewed and GCU16: 15.07–21.07.20 including St. Vladimir’s Cathedral, Golden Gates, St. Sophia to taste it, and during the tour we will travel from an old GCU17: 22.07–28.08.20 Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, which monastery of the 17th century to a modern beer brewery. GCU18: 29.07–04.08.20 we reach by cable car, Independence Square, Opera House DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): LVIV GCU19: 05.08–11.08.20 and St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The afternoon is reserved for an optional excursion to the world famous Cave Monastery The full day optional tour today takes us to castles around GCU20: 12.08–18.08.20 featuring amazing architectural monuments, ranging from Lviv: Olesko Castle dating back to 13th century and the bell towers to cathedrals to underground cave systems and residence of Polish Kings, like Jan Sobieski. The castle strong stone fortification walls. In the evening enjoy an features a magnificent collection of old furniture and Package prices per person: optional dinner with folklore music at Restaurant Opanas. paintings, a nice park and a museum with beautiful pieces EUR 545.00 (double occupancy) of jewellery, and Zolochiv Palace – the jewel of defensive EUR 300.00 (single supplement) DAY 3 (SUNDAY): KIEV architecture, built in 17th century. Over centuries the The morning offers an optional excursion to the large palace served as fortress and royal residence. In the Pirogovo Ethnographic Open Air Museum, where courtyard we find Grand Palace and Chinese Palace. In the Including: farmsteads, wooden churches, windmills and village evening enjoy an optional Carpathian farewell dinner at • 6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels architecture from all regions of the large country will bring Restaurant Trout, Bread and Wine with its highlight dish- • 6 x buffet breakfast us back to the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century rural Carpathian trout. • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail Ukraine. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to St. or juice Sophia’s Cathedral and the National History Museum. The DAY 7 (THURSDAY): DEPARTURE LVIV • Personalized welcome package St. Sophia Cathedral - built in 11th century – is an UNESCO Optional transfer to the airport. • Tickets for Cable Car ride in Kiev, entrances to heritage monastery complex with unique ancient frescoes. Boim Chapel and Medieval Pharmacy-Museum The visit includes also Bell Tower, Monks Refectory and Optional: in Lviv Metropolite House. We proceed to the National Historical • Service of German and English speaking tour • Transfer airport to Hotel Park Inn Kyiv: EUR 35.00 for escort on all tours Museum with over 800 thousand unique exhibits related to private car (1–3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private minivan (4–7 persons) • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour the history and culture of Ukraine. • 3-hours visit to the Cave Monastery: EUR 40.00 pp escort on all tours • Ukrainian dinner with folklore music at Restaurant Opanas: • Service of 1st class coach or 1st class minivan DAY 4 (MONDAY): KIEV–LVIV EUR 40.00 pp throughout the itinerary The early morning is reserved for an optional visit to • 4-hours excursion to the Pirogovo Ethnographic Open Air • Hyundai high-speed train Kiev–Lviv OW (2nd class) the unique Chernobyl Museum dedicated to the 1986 Museum: EUR 35.00 pp • Portage at hotels and railway stations Chernobyl disaster, which also signalled the beginning of • 3-hours visit to St. Sophia’s Cathedral and National the end of Soviet Ukraine. In the afternoon we go to the Historical Museum: EUR 25.00 pp (walking tour) train station to board the modern high-speed train bound • 3-hours visit to Chernobyl Museum: EUR 40.00 pp VISA: for Lviv. Upon arrival in the evening to Lviv, transfer to Visa Citizens of most countries of Europe and the • 2-hours Lviv Beer Tour: EUR 35.00 pp Americas do not need visa to Ukraine. Citizens Hotel Dnister**** or similar, check in. • 8-hours excursion to castles around Lviv: EUR 60.00 pp of Australia and New Zealand can obtain visa at • Carpathian dinner at Restaurant Trout, Bread and Wine: arrival in Kiev Borispol Airport DAY 5 (TUESDAY): LVIV EUR 35.00 pp Lviv is known as the centre of West-Ukraine, which was • Transfer Hotel Dnister to airport: EUR 25.00 for private car never incorporated into imperial Russia but was a part (1–3 persons), EUR 45.00 for private minivan (4–7 persons) • Half board at hotels (6 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): the Habsburg Empire. Even Lviv has had an enthralling EUR 195.00 pp 37 Warsaw Krakow Kiev Lviv

Scenic Ukraine and Poland

DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL KIEV violent history it still has a unique old-world charm. The July–August 2020, Arrival in Kiev, optional transfer to Hotel Park Inn morning sightseeing tour takes us to Lviv Old Town - a Kyiv**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. complex of stone buildings from the 14th–16th century – 11 days/10 nights: and includes the Market Square with Town Hall, Black Dates: DAY 2 (THURSDAY): KIEV Stone Building, Opera Square, Kornyakt Palace, Medieval Founded in the late 9th century Kyiv is one of the oldest Pharmacy-Museum, Armenian Cathedral, Dominical and GUP14: 01.07–11.07.20 cities of Europe and the cradle of Slavic civilization and GUP16: 15.07–25.07.20 Orthodox Christianity. The morning sightseeing tour GUP17: 22.07–01.08.20 introduces us to the historic city and all its treasures including St. Vladimir’s Cathedral, Golden Gates, St. Sophia GUP18: 29.07–08.08.20 Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, which GUP19: 05.08–15.08.20 we reach by cable car, Independence Square, Opera House GUP20: 12.08–22.08.20 and St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The afternoon is reserved for an optional excursion to the world famous Cave Monastery featuring amazing architectural monuments, ranging from Package prices per person: bell towers to cathedrals to underground cave systems and strong stone fortification walls. In the evening enjoy an EUR 1095.00 (double occupancy) optional dinner with folklore music at Restaurant Opanas. EUR 550.00 (single supplement) DAY 3 (FRIDAY): KIEV The morning offers an optional excursion to the large Pirogovo Ethnographic Open Air Museum, where Including: farmsteads, wooden churches, windmills and village • 10 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels architecture from all regions of the large country will bring • 10 x buffet breakfast us back to the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century rural • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail Ukraine. In the afternoon is offered an optional visit to St. or juice Sophia’s Cathedral and the National History Museum. The • Personalized welcome package St. Sophia Cathedral - built in 11th century – is an UNESCO • Tickets for Cable Car ride in Kiev, entrances to heritage monastery complex with unique ancient frescoes. Boim Chapel and Medieval Pharmacy-Museum in Lviv, Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora The visit includes also Bell Tower, Monks Refectory and Monastery in Czestochowa and St. John’s Metropolite House. We proceed to the National Historical Cathedral in Warsaw Museum with over 800 thousand unique exhibits related • Service of English and German speaking tour to the history and culture of Ukraine. escort on all tours • Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour DAY 4 (SATURDAY): KIEV–LVIV escort on all tours The early morning is reserved for an optional visit to • Train tickets Lviv–Przemysl–Krakow OW (2nd class) the unique Chernobyl Museum dedicated to the 1986 • Service of 1st class coach or 1st class vans Chernobyl disaster, which also signalled the beginning throughout the itinerary of the end of Soviet Ukraine. In the afternoon we go to • Portage at hotels the railway station to board the modern high-speed train bound for Lviv. Upon arrival in the evening to Lviv, transfer to Hotel Dnister**** or similar, check in.

DAY 5 (SUNDAY): LVIV Lviv is known as the centre of West-Ukraine, which was never incorporated into imperial Russia but was a part the Habsburg Empire. Even Lviv has had an enthralling and 38 Bernardine cathedrals and the beautiful Boim Chapel. In the afternoon is offered an optional Lviv Beer Tour. We will have an opportunity to learn how craft beer is brewed and to taste it, and during the tour we will travel from an old monastery of the 17th century to a modern beer brewery.

DAY 6 (MONDAY): LVIV The full day optional tour today takes us to castles around Lviv: Olesko Castle dating back to 13th century and the residence of Polish Kings, like Jan Sobieski. The castle features a magnificent collection of old furniture and paintings, a nice park and a museum with beautiful pieces of jewellery, and Zolochiv Palace - the jewel of defensive architecture, built in 17th century. Over centuries the palace served as fortress and royal residence. In the courtyard we find Grand Palace and Chinese Palace. In the evening enjoy an optional Carpathian farewell dinner at Restaurant Trout, Bread and Wine with its highlight dish- Carpathian trout.

DAY 7 (TUESDAY): LVIV–KRAKOW In the morning we are taken to Lviv Railway Station. Here we depart with the modern intercity train bound for the Polish city Przemysl to catch our connection further on to Krakow. The scenic train ride takes us through the mountainous and forested Polish Sub-Carpathian province before we reach Krakow in early afternoon. Upon arrival we are transferred to Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow**** or similar, check in.

DAY 8 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland and for centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the St. Mary’s Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka.

DAY 9 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW–WARSAW We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Mercure Centrum Warsaw**** or similar.

DAY 10 (FRIDAY): WARSAW Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously Optional: reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour • Transfer airport to Hotel Park Inn Kyiv****: EUR 40.00 • Carpathian dinner at Restaurant Trout, Bread and includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private van Wine: EUR 35.00 pp Castle, St. John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square (4–7 persons) • 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00 pp • 3-hours visit to the Cave Monastery: EUR 40.00 pp and the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional • Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp • Ukrainian dinner with folklore music at Restaurant excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on • 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to Opanas: EUR 40.00 pp Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp the Water. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at • 4-hours excursion to the Pirogovo Ethnographic Open • Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki: EUR 40.00 pp Restaurant Dawne Smaki. Air Museum: EUR 35.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Mercure Centrum Warsaw to airport: • 3-hours visit to St. Sophia’s Cathedral and National EUR 45.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 65.00 for DAY 11 (SATURDAY): WARSAW DEPARTURE Historical Museum: EUR 25.00 pp (walking tour) private van (4–7 persons) Optional transfer to the airport. • 3-hours visit to Chernobyl Museum: EUR 40.00 pp • Half board at hotels (10 x 3 course dinner with coffee/ • 2-hours Lviv Beer Tour: EUR 35.00 pp tea): EUR 325.00 pp • 8-hours excursion to castles around Lviv: EUR 60.00 pp 39 Helsinki

Tallinn St. Petersburg

Riga Klaipeda Kaliningrad Gdansk Baltic Amber Coast

DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL GDANSK kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking Arrival in Gdansk, optional transfer to Hotel Mercure tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, Gdansk**** or similar. St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large July–September 2020, and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The 13 days/12 nights: DAY 2 (MONDAY): GDANSK– KALININGRAD afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, Like a mini-state all to itself, Gdansk has a unique feel, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden Dates: cultured, wealthy and cosmopolitan, that sets it apart from architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. Gba13: 05.07–17.07.20 all other cities in Poland. During morning old town walking Gba14: 12.07–24.07.20 tour we see Dlugi Targ or Long Market, St. Mary’s Church, St. Bridget’s Church, Artus Court and Gdansk Town Hall. DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA–TALLINN Gba15: 19.07–31.07.20 In the afternoon we depart to Kaliningrad, located in an The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Gba16: 26.07–07.08.20 enclave completely surrounded by countries of the EU. Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the Gba17: 02.08–14.08.20 Check-in at Hotel Holiday Inn Kaliningrad**** or similar. resort before we continue through the North Estonian land Gba18: 09.08–21.08.20 of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at Gba19: 16.08–28.08.20 DAY 3 (TUESDAY): KALININGRAD–KLAIPEDA the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. Gba20: 23.08–04.09.20 While German Königsberg reveled in regal architecture and a cosmopolitan European culture, modern Kaliningrad DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Package prices per person: is undeniable a Russian city. The old Prussian red-brick Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and buildings are intermixed with Soviet blocks of flats, modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place EUR 1745.00 (double occupancy) brand-new Orthodox churches, and glass high-rises. The in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir (single supplement) EUR 700.00 morning city tour takes us around the city with Victory markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing Square and Kant’s Island with the impressive Cathedral tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into White Night Supplement for GBA13 of Christ the Savior and we visit the lively Central Market the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, EUR 100.00 (double occupancy) and the fascinating Museum of Amber. In the afternoon Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and EUR 100.00 (single supplement) we depart from Kaliningrad along the amazing Curonian Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion Spit, a 100 km thin stretch of land between the Baltic Sea is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award- Including: and the Curonian Lagoon to the picturesque fishing town • 12 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels of Nida and further onwards to Klaipeda. Check-in at Hotel • 12 x buffet breakfast National**** or similar. The evening offers an optional • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th Century. or juice • Personalized welcome package DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA–RIGA • Entrances to Artus Court in Gdansk, Amber Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had museum in Kaliningrad, medieval Great Guild a long history as a German town called Memel. A short Hall in Tallinn, Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, and Peter-and-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the • Service of English speaking tour escort on all tours Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we minivans throughout the itinerary enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai. • Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class) After that we continue to Siauliai and Hill of Crosses, one • Portage at hotels of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon. Check-in at Guest participating in this tour Hotel Wellton Riverside**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. and required to issue Russian visa need to issue double entrance visa. DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is 40 the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN–HELSINKI This day offers first an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar.

DAY 11 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURG St. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title of Venice of the North. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendours of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show Optional: and Russian „champagne” and snacks. • Transfer airport to Hotel Mercure Gdansk: EUR 55.00 • 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 95.00 for private van Catherine’s Palace: EUR 80.00 pp DAY 12 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURG (4–7 persons) • Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: The morning is reserved for an optional visit to Peterhof, • Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th Century: EUR 65.00 pp EUR 35.00 pp • 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, • Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp Palace: EUR 75.00 pp with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and • 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp • 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 50.00 pp Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. In the afternoon, an • Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest: EUR 40.00 pp • Russian dinner at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti: EUR 50.00 pp optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum • 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner EUR 40.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Sokos Vasilievsky to airport: EUR 70.00 for private car (1–3 persons), EUR 90.00 for private at Restaurant Pryanosti & Radosti. • Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 40.00 pp minivan (4–7 persons) • 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp • Half board at hotels (12 x 3 course dinner with coffee/ DAY 13 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG • 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna tea): EUR 370.00 pp Optional transfer to the airport. Fortress: EUR 60.00 pp 41 Booking Conditions

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