Capitals of Culture 2011: Tallinn and Turku, Themed Itinerary Series 2011 sees Tallinn & Turku share the title of European Capital of Culture. This series of themed cultural itineraries presents new ideas to combine these two dynamic destinations from both sides of the Baltic Sea. CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2011 HIGHLIGHTS Estonian Food Festival Tallinn, September Month of Estonian Flavours Tallinn, November Medieval Market FOOD CULTURE Turku 30.6-3.7 New Potato Festival With the emphasis on fresh and pure ingredients, Estonian and Finnish Turku 18-29.6 cuisine is hip and modern whilst at the same time deeply rooted in traditional values. Come and see how the food is locally grown, learn to bake traditional pastries, or prepare lunch for yourself with a professional chef. Tallinn Turku DAY Arrival in Tallinn and, transfer to the DAY Transfer from Tallinn to Turku. hotel. “Finnish Food Experience”. At 01 “Gastronomic tour – cheese & 03 Turku Castle, follow in the footsteps cheers!”. Visit the Esko family of Turku’s 16th century Swedish farm to learn about how local cheese is rulers who introduced the use of the fork to the made, and taste from a range of their award- locals. European food influences spread first to winning ecological products. Continue to the the nobility in Turku Castle and from there to Saku Brewery Museum to study the history of the citizens. Discover more about Finnish food Estonian beer and its modern production, and heritage by trying your hand at baking (and enjoy a sample of the local brews. eating!) your own traditional pastries. Duration: 4 hours. “Estonian food & drinks – a culinary adventure through time”. 3 courses, 3 restaurants. “Dinner at a Finnish Farm”. Enjoy a summer Begin with medieval delicacies, followed by a evening archipelago excursion to the 16th PRICE GUIDELINE traditional main course, and finish with a stylish century Taattinen Farm. The hosts tell how they modern Estonian dessert. The walk from one cultivate local ingredients before presenting a BOOKINGS & REQUESTS restaurant to another is enriched with legendary sumptuous archipelago buffet. Duration: 4 hours tales of the Old Town. 765 EUR per person sharing twin/double Overnight at Sokos Hotel Viru Overnight at Sokos Hotel Hamburger Börs 135 EUR single supplement Tallinn Turku The above is a guideline commissionable price DAY “A Cooking course with an Estonian DAY “Near Food – Slow Food”. In today’s based on 20 paying pax, inclusive of 3 nights chef”. modern world there is a growing accommodation with breakfast, half board, all 02 Discover the intricacies of Estonian 04 appreciation of ecological food necessary ferry crossings, airport transfers, and cuisine, whilst preparing your production and trends show that additional services as per the itinerary. Final own lunch under the guidance of a skilled and customers truly value the use of fresh and local prices are subject to travel date, group size, experienced professional chef. ingredients. Visit the outdoor market place, availability, and any programme changes. and the indoor market hall, where local vendors Bookings and tailor-made proposals are The afternoon is free for food shopping, sell the highest quality fish and vegetables, all available on request from any of the tour discovering the markets of Tallinn, and sourced locally. Proceed to riverside Restaurant operators listed below : sampling your choice from Tallinn’s eclectic café Herman which serves top level Scandinavian scene. cuisine. The chef tells how top Finnish Estravel restaurants ensure the best possible food www.estravel.ee Overnight at Sokos Hotel Viru experience for their guests, before serving a delicious lunch. Duration: 4 hours. The Travel Experience For Tallinn, we also suggest: www.travel-experience.net Estonian Bread Day & Autumn Fair (18.9) • Transfer to the airport for departure flights. Truffle making courses • Estonian rye bread Turku Touring baking • Chef’s table in selected restaurants For Turku and the surroundings we also suggest: www.turkutouring.fi highlighting modern Estonian cuisine Fishing & cooking your own catch • Mushroom & berry picking • Private Banquet at Turku Castle Via Hansa www.viahansa.com.