Baltic Panorama Lithuania Latvia Estonia Escorted Vacation
Experience the Baltic on an escorted vacation visiting Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Begin in Vilnius, known for its more than 1,200 medieval buildings and churches. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town and marvel at the rich architecture. Continue on to Riga where you will enjoy a walking tour visiting Riga Castle, St. Peter's Church, and the Swedish Gate. You will also have a day at leisure in Riga where you may opt to explore the Gauja National Park or the Ethnographical Open Air Museum. Travel on to Tallinn which offers a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, where you will tour the city and visit highlights such as Toompea Castle and the Great Guild Hall.
Day 1 Vilnius – Arrival
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink and meeting with your tour director at the hotel.
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Radisson Blue Lietuva or similar hotels
Day 2 Explore Vilnius
Vilnius is known for its more than 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. Your morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town including the Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn. In the afternoon, consider joining an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well-preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening, enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Radisson Blue Lietuva or similar hotels
Day 3 Vilnius – Riga
Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, you will soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace, you will travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga in the late afternoon. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Mercure Riga Centre or similar hotels
Day 4 Riga at Leisure
Before getting acquainted with Riga, you will have the possibility to discover medieval Latvia. This morning's optional tour takes you to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and to the town of Sigulda. Learn about 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 returning to Riga. In the afternoon, you may join an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel or similar hotels. First Class 2018: Mercure Riga Centre or similar hotels
Day 5 Explore 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. Join your walking tour of the Old Town which 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. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Mercure Riga Centre or similar hotels
Day 6 Riga – Tallinn
Your tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. You will have a short tour of the resort before continuing through the North Estonian forests. Arrive in Tallinn by early afternoon. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Sky Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Radisson Blu Olumpia or similar hotels
Day 7 Explore Tallinn
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility 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. This morning’s sightseeing tour takes you around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where you will see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the medieval Old Town Hall and the Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon, consider joining an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and 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 Peppersack. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Sky Hotel or similar hotels. First Class 2018: Radisson Blu Olumpia or similar hotels
Day 8 Tallinn – Return
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tallinn airport for your return flight home. (B)
Begins in Vilnius on Sundays through Sept. 16, 2018
$845 pp based on double occupancy. Ask about confirmed air options.
Day 1 Vilnius – Arrival
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink and meeting with your tour director at the hotel.
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Radisson Blue Lietuva or similar hotels
Day 2 Explore Vilnius
Vilnius is known for its more than 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. Your morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town including the Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn. In the afternoon, consider joining an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well-preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening, enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Radisson Blue Lietuva or similar hotels
Day 3 Vilnius – Riga
Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, you will soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace, you will travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga in the late afternoon. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Mercure Riga Centre or similar hotels
Day 4 Riga at Leisure
Before getting acquainted with Riga, you will have the possibility to discover medieval Latvia. This morning's optional tour takes you to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and to the town of Sigulda. Learn about 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 returning to Riga. In the afternoon, you may join an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel or similar hotels. First Class 2018: Mercure Riga Centre or similar hotels
Day 5 Explore 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. Join your walking tour of the Old Town which 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. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Forest. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Mercure Riga Centre or similar hotels
Day 6 Riga – Tallinn
Your tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. You will have a short tour of the resort before continuing through the North Estonian forests. Arrive in Tallinn by early afternoon. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Sky Hotel or similar hotels First Class 2018: Radisson Blu Olumpia or similar hotels
Day 7 Explore Tallinn
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility 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. This morning’s sightseeing tour takes you around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where you will see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the medieval Old Town Hall and the Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon, consider joining an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and 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 Peppersack. (B)
Deluxe: Radisson Blu Sky Hotel or similar hotels. First Class 2018: Radisson Blu Olumpia or similar hotels
Day 8 Tallinn – Return
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tallinn airport for your return flight home. (B)
Begins in Vilnius on Sundays through Sept. 16, 2018
$845 pp based on double occupancy. Ask about confirmed air options.
Warsaw and the Baltic States
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DAY 1 YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
Board your overnight flight (Please ask about our great deals).
DAY 2 WELCOME TO WARSAW.
On arrival at Warsaw airport, your transfers depart for your hotel at 10:30, 12:30 and 15:30. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director at 18:00. Your Welcome Dinner is at Restaurant Zapiecek, an authentic local restaurant full of Polish charm and serving delicious traditional meals accompanied with wine.
Hotel: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel. Meals: Dinner with Wine
DAY 3 - RELAXED START EXPLORING THE PROUD POLISH CAPITAL OF WARSAW.
(Relaxed Start) A Local Expert will show you how well the Polish capital was restored after almost complete obliteration during World War II. This incredible restoration can be credited to the amazing detail of Canaletto’s paintings! Pass the tiered Palace of Culture and stroll through Łazienki Park to the Chopin Memorial. Take a moment to reflect at the Ghetto Heroes Monument. Then walk to the Market Square in the Old Town. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Don’t miss the chance to visit Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King Sobieski, known as Victor of Vienna. Perhaps attend an exclusive private recital of Chopin music by a celebrated Polish pianist? Hotel: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel. Meals: Buffet Breakfast.
DAY 4. VILNIUS, VENERABLE CAPITAL OF LITHUANIA.
Pass Augustów and Suwalki during your scenic journey through Masuria, a region rich in lakes and vast forests. Cross into Lithuania and continue to the capital city of Vilnius.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel. Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
DAY 5 - RELAXED START VILNIUS AND THE ISLAND CASTLE OF TRAKAI.
(Relaxed Start) Start your morning at the Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul before moving on to see the neoclassical cathedral. Join your Local Expert for a leisurely walk through the Old Town and see the Jesuit University, the Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet KGB headquarters, a reminder of grim and relatively recent events. A highlight of our travels will be your visit to the fortified island castle of Trakai, originally built in the 13th century and now restored to all its glory.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel Meals: Buffet Breakfast
DAY 6 SIAULIAI AND THE ART NOUVEAU NIRVANA OF RIGA.
Head north to visit the unusual Votive Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, the symbol of resistance against the Soviet occupation. Continue your escorted journey to the Latvian capital of Riga, a melange of Teutonic-inspired spires, stylish cocktail lounges and some of the world's most remarkable art nouveau architecture.
Hotel: Pullman Riga Old Town. Meals: Buffet Breakfast
DAY 7 RIGA SIGHTSEEING AND ON TO TALLINN.
Explore Riga’s Old Town with your Local Expert, visit the Domkirk and see the city walls, the House of the Three Brothers and the castle of the Livonian Knights. Your travels continue along the shores of the Gulf of Riga and across the Estonian border to reach Tallinn, hailed by travel aficionados as the New Prague.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia Meals: Buffet Breakfast
DAY 8 - RELAXED START
SURRENDER TO THE MAGIC OF TALLINN.
(Relaxed Start) With a Local Expert, drift back through 800 years of history as you amble through the cobbled streets of the Old Town, a scene straight out of a fairy tale. Visit the market square with its old German weighing house, pharmacy and Town Hall. The energetic may choose to walk up Toompea Hill to see the castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Enjoy free time to browse Tallinn’s shops, famous for fine amber and silver jewellery. Join your travelling companions at a local restaurant for your Celebration Dinner. Toast your trip as you savour a freshly-prepared meal, rich with traditional flavours and accompanied with wine. Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
DAY 9
DEPART TALLINN.
Departure transfers arrive at Tallinn airport at 05:00 and 10:00.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Begins in Warsaw on Sundays. Land Only from $1935 pp based on double occupancy
Call for pricing. 1 800 422 3727