FIND OUT MORE! www.ecetravelsptpi.com 2017 TRAVEL BERLIN TO THE BALTICS: GERMANY, CZECH REPUBLIC, POLAND, ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA AND FINLAND Your key destinations: Berlin, Prague, ADVENTURE Challenge yourself and experience Krakow, Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga, personal growth as you: Tallinn and Helsinki. • Navigate the challenges of Tallinn’s premier ‘Rope Garden’ Explore a wealth of Eastern • Explore Helsinki by bike during an exclusive People to People moment European history, stretching • Explore Finland’s thrilling amusement park, Linnanmaki from the Medieval castles of the Baltics to war torn Berlin. EDUCATION Learn about different cultures and Discover how WW2 and the traditions as you: • Pay your respects at Auschwitz Cold War have shaped the • Attend an insightful, specially arranged meeting with a witness to the fall of the Berlin Wall region, as well as the ancient • Challenge the body and mind with sporting competitions and classical music performances traditions of the countries that make up this beautiful part of CULTURE Connect with locals as you: the world. • Immerse yourself in the glorious architecture of the region, particularly the much heralded city of Dresden All-inclusive Program Price: $6,290 • Meet like-minded peers and create long-lasting international relationships • With the help of experts, examine the progression of European society during the Cold *Supplements may apply. War and beyond 2017 TRAVEL BERLIN TO THE BALTICS: ITINERARY Helsinki GERMANY, CZECH REPUBLIC, POLAND, ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA AND FINLAND Tallinn Day 7 Riga Day 1 Explore the sights of Krakow Depart the USA Join a guided visit of the Wawel Castle, a Vilnius Board your overnight flight to Europe. truly breath-taking cathedral with a wealth Berlin of history. Visit the old Jewish Quarter of Warsaw Day 2 Krakow, called Kazimierz. Discover over 100 Prague Welcome to Berlin cathedrals and 30 museums on a guided tour Embark on a guided orientation of the capital culminating in a visit to the setting of the Krakow of Germany. Pass by the Victory Column, the movie ‘Schindler’s List’. Brandenburg Gate and the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche. Enjoy a spectacular view of Day 8–9 the city from its famous TV-Tower. Welcome to Warsaw Enjoy a classical music concert Day 3 before embarking on a guided East Meets West exploration through Warsaw, Visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum to the Polish capital and UNESCO discover the realities of the Berlin Wall and World Heritage site. Explore a wealth the repercussions of WW2 with the help of of architectural styles including baroque, to one of the most famous buildings in Riga, someone who lived through it. Take a stroll gothic and classicism. Visit the Royal Castle in its ancient castle. along the iconic Kurfürstendamm. Warsaw, which was destroyed in WWII and subsequently completely reconstructed in a Day 14–15 Day 4 spectacular fashion. Explore the very best of Tallinn The Jewel Box Enjoy a short walk through Pärnu where Day 10 –11 Enjoy a city walk through Dresden, one of the you can relax at the beach and discover most beautiful cities in Germany. Explore the Vilnius the medieval city centre. Embark on an stunningly refurbished Dresden Frauenkirche, Journey to the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. Join adventurous day at the Ropes Garden Tallinn a beautiful example of Baroque architecture. a guided tour of the city. See the Gediminas before indulging yourself at one of the famous tower, the only remains of the Upper Castle, Chocolate Factories of Tallinn. Day 5 and enjoy magnificent views over the city. The Heart of Europe Day 16 Day 12 Explore Prague on a guided orientation. Enjoy free time in Helsinki Marvel at sights including Prague Castle, The Hill Of Crosses Depart the Baltics by ferry. Visit Heureka, which sits in a prime location overlooking the Explore Siauliai by climbing its famous hill, The Finnish Science Centre before a late night city. Discover the old and new town of Prague home to one of Lithuania’s most holy shrines. shopping trip in the Helsinki Design District. before taking in a performance at the world Since the 14th century pilgrims have placed famous Black Magic Theatre. crosses of all shapes and sizes on the hill. Day 17 Meet up with Latvian students at the bowling Visit the amusement park Day 6 centre in Riga. Experience the city of Helsinki by bike. Celebrate a Pay your respects at Auschwitz a successful tour in the amusement park of Day 13 Take a city walk through the old town of Linnanmäki and tuck into a farewell dinner before Olmouc. Experience the darker side of Welcome to Riga bidding goodbye to Europe. Experience Riga, the capital of Latvia. Pass by European history at Auschwitz, a symbol DAY 18 of inhumanity, intolerance and the terrible the Latvian National theatre, the Freedom consequences of racism. Monument and the Powder Tower before Depart for the U.S. visiting the largest medieval church in the Return home from your voyage of self-discovery Baltics. Explore the city centre before heading with a wealth of memories. *Your program may differ slightly due to scheduling conflicts, unforeseen changes, or the arrival of new opportunities. Your program’s schedule of activities will be provided as confirmed, closer to actual travel. FIND OUT MORE! www.ecetravelsptpi.com.