6 languages - 20 tours - 200+ departures Multilingual Escorted Tours Summer 2011
6 languages - 20 tours - 200+ departures
Multilingual Escorted Tours Summer 2011
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Table of Contents:balticvision is the largest provider of multilingual escorted tours and city breaks in the Baltic Sea
region. We cater for an increasing number of guests on escorted tours and city breaks in the region.
balticvision distributes its products through an extensive network of reliable and trustworthy tour
operators.
a fi rst class product
Multilingual Escorted Tours
All our tours are multilingual. They are off ered in 6 diff erent languages (English, German, Italian,
Spanish, French and Portuguese). Each tour is conducted in two languages and guests are normally
from a number of diff erent countries. Other guests with the same languages may join in or may
leave during a tour. In some cases guests with more than 2 languages may take a transfer or
participate in an optional tour together.
The tours are escorted by experienced bilingual tour escorts. In some cases the tour escort will be
substituted by a colleague during the tour.
The multilingual escorted tours represent a unique possibility to meet people across the borders
and win new friends. However, it is important that the guests understand the multilingual nature
of the tours in advance.
Service standards
Hotels: We are in general using good centrally located superior 3 star, 4 star or 5 star hotels. Our
most popular tours, the Baltic Highlights tour, the Russian Capitals tour and the Baltic and Russian
Explorer tour, are off ered in a 1st class and a deluxe variant. We reserve the right to change the
hotels. Alternative hotels will be of the same standard as the hotels featured in the catalogue both
in terms of standard and location. Final hotel names will be advised latest 1 month prior to arrival.
Meals: Breakfasts are buff et style at all hotels.
Coaches: Our coaches are new 49-seater 1st class coaches with air conditioning, adjustable
seats, toilet, fridge and possible other conveniences. Depending on sales some tours or segment
of tours and optional tours will be operated with new 1st class minivans with adjustable seats
and air conditioning. For comfort and security we always keep at least 3 empty seats in coaches
and minivans. Passengers are covered by 3rd person liability insurance. Drivers are driving strictly
according to EU regulations. We do not allow smoking in the vehicles. Seating in the vehicles is free.
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Baltic Highlights 4
Baltic Highlights Deluxe 4
Baltic Classical 5
Baltic Capitals 6
Baltic Triangle 8
Polish Capitals 9
Polish and Baltic Jewels 10
The Czar Route 12
The Czar Route Deluxe 12
Russian Capitals 14
Russian Capitals Deluxe 15
Baltic and Russian Explorer 16
Baltic and Russian Explorer Deluxe 16
Scandinavian and Russian Treasures 18
Fabulous Scandinavia 20
Estonian Manors and Resorts 21
Baltic Impressions 22
Baltic Adventure 24
Baltic Hiking 26
Baltic Biking 27
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Tour escorts: Our tour escorts are university graduates and have been specially trained
as guides and as bilingual tour escorts. The tour escorts we use are very experienced
and most have been working for us for many years. The tour escorts will be assisted by
local guides if needed or required.
Quietvox: Tours in Finland and Russia will be operated with QUIETVOX, an audio
communication system for group tours, providing the guests with the fi nest tour guide
system in the world through the application of state-of-the-art technology.
Portage: Portage of one piece of luggage is included at all 4 and 5 star hotels and
railway stations
Visa support: Visa is required for almost all nationalities for tours including Russia and
only for some fewer nationalities for tours covering EU destinations. If visa support is
required we supply that complemantary. We cannot accept any responsibility for guests
arriving without valid passport and visa.
Number of participants: We allow max 45 guests on the same tour. The average
number of guests is around 35. For the Baltic Biking tour we allow max 21 guests on
the same tour and for the Baltic Hiking tour max 31 guests on the same tour. These
tours are often full.
Special features
Arrival and departure transfers: Guests can order private arrival and departure
transfers. By arrival transfer the guests will be met by a driver with a name board
reading their surnames in the arrival hall of the airport. Guests should co-ordinate their
departure transfer with the tour escort.
Welcome letter: On arrival to the hotel the guests will receive a personalized
welcome letter announcing time and place for the welcome meeting.
Welcome meeting: During the welcome meeting the guests will be served a
welcome drink. The tour escort will introduce the program and the optional tours and
the guests will receive various materials such as a personalized program and various
information materials.
in some few cases the restaurants are within walking distance from the hotel (max 10
min walk) and transport is not included. At both hotels and local restaurants additional
drinks can be ordered and paid for at the spot.
Pre- and Post stays
We off er attractive rates for guests who would like to arrive earlier or departure later. Please ask for a
detailed pricelist.
Quality, safety and security
Quality control Our ambition is to render the best possible service and we ask all guests to fi ll out
a service questionnaire evaluating the service. The questionnaires are handed over to the guests during
the welcome meeting and collected at the end of the tour.
Moreover, we are happy to receive feed back in any other form, aiming to help us to maintain and raise
the standards of our product.
Safety and security Safety and security is a major priority in all our operations. We only use
suppliers that guarantee the same thing. We carefully check the insurance and operating licenses of
all our suppliers.
Diplomas for active touring: The participants in the Baltic Biking tour and Baltic
Hiking Tour will receive a diploma for successfully completing active touring in the
Baltic countries at the end of the tour.
More value
Optional excursions and dinners: 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 either half-board at hotel or special dinners at local restaurants.
Dinners at hotels are either a substantial 3-course set menu or buff et style. The dinners
include ice-water and coff ee/tea. Dinners at local restaurant include a substantial
3-course menu with ice-water and coff ee/tea. In some cases alcoholic drinks, folklore
music or other types of live music is included. We have carefully chosen local restaurants
which are typical of the area and yet something special and which off er good food and
service and good value. The dinners at local restaurants include guide and transport,
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Baltic HighlightsMay-September 2011,
8 days/7 nights
Baltic Highlights DeluxeJune-August 2011,
8 days/7 nights
Dates
Dates
MBH01: 01.05-08.05.11
MBH02: 05.06-12.06.11
MBH03: 12.06-19.06.11
MBH04: 19.06-26.06.11
MBH05: 26.06-03.07.11
MBH06: 03.07-10.07.11
MBH07: 10.07-17.07.11
MBH08: 17.07-24.07.11
MBD03: 12.06-19.06.11
MBD05: 26.06-03.07.11
MBD07: 10.07-17.07.11
MBH09: 24.07-31.07.11
MBH10: 31.07-07.08.11
MBH11: 07.08-14.08.11
MBH12: 14.08-21.08.11
MBH13: 21.08-28.08.11
MBH14: 28.08-04.09.11
MBH15: 04.09-11.09.11
MBD09: 24.07-31.07.11
MBD11: 07.08-14.08.11
MBD13: 21.08-28.08.11
Including:• 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star or 5 star
hotels
• 7 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter’s Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of French speaking tour escort on tour MBH03, MBH05, MBH07, MBH09, MBH11 and MBH13 / on all tours (MBD)
• Service of Portuguese speaking tour escort on tour: MBH08, MBH10 and MBH12
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva
(MBH), Hotel Radisson Blu Astorija (MBD): EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• 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 Open Air 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 La Boheme: EUR 40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: EUR 40.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 40.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia (MBH) Hotel Savoy Boutique (MBD) to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR 175.00 pp (MBH) EUR 210.00 pp (MBD)
Package prices per person:
EUR 595.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 250.00 (single supplement)
Package prices per person:
EUR 695.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 350.00 (single supplement)
DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUSArrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** /
Hotel Radisson Blu Astoria***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUSVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48
churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour
of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral,
Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old Univer-
sity and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon off ers 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 eve-
ning enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas.
DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGAHeading for Riga, the fi rst stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most
holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon
reach the magnifi cent 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 Radisson Blu Latvija****/ Hotel Radisson
Blu Ridzene***** or similar.
DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGABefore we get acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discov-
ering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to
the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigul-
da. 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 off ers an optional
visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of
18th century country life. The evening off ers an optional organ concert
at the Dome Cathedral.
DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, 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. In the evening
enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.
DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe 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****/ Hotel
Savoy Boutique***** or similar.
DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn 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. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city
walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome
Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town Hall.
In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with
a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers
an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to airport.
Baltic Highlights/Baltic Highlights Deluxe
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June-August 2011, 8 days/7 nights
Including:
• 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• 7 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter’s
Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tal-
linn
• Service of English and German speaking tour es-
cort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort
on tour MCL06, MCL08, MCL10 and MCL12
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class mini-
vans throughout the itinerary
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00
for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private mini-
van (4-7 persons)
• 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR 80.00 pp
• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: EUR 35.00 pp
• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp
• Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR 40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg
Palace: EUR 40.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 40.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00
for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private mini-
van (4-7 persons)
• Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea):
EUR 175.00 pp
Package prices per person:
EUR 595.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 250.00 (single supplement)
DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva****
or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDA Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48
churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour
of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral,
Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old Univer-
sity and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the
medieval capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai
Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. The balance of
the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon.
Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar.
DAY 3 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDAThe day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to the Curonian Spit, a
thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian
Lagoon with small fi shing villages, pine forests and endless sand
dunes. Our fi rst stop is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we
continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s sum-
merhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town before
we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening off ers an optional Lithuanian
dinner at Restaurant Luja.
DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Klaipeda fi rst became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long his-
tory 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 Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of
Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the
afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The
evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the
3 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 re-
served 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 La Boheme.
DAY 6 (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 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern ur-
ban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with
its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and res-
taurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city
walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome
Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. In
the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a
visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers an
optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
Baltic Classical
DatesMCL04: 19.06-26.06.11
MCL05: 26.06-03.07.11
MCL06: 03.07-10.07.11
MCL07: 10.07-17.07.11
MCL08: 17.07-24.07.11
MCL09: 24.07-31.07.11
MCL10: 31.07-07.08.11
MCL11: 07.08-14.08.11
MCL12: 14.08-21.08.11
MCL13: 21.08-28.08.11
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June-September 2011, 11 days/10 nights
DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL RIGAArrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar, check-
in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): RIGABefore we get 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 off ers
an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of
18th century country life. The evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome
Cathedral.
DAY 3 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, 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. In the evening enjoy
an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.
DAY 4 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe 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 5 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn 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, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall.
In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the
Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers an optional medieval
dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 6 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKIIn the morning we take the hydrofoil from Tallinn to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing
tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki, transfer to Hotel
Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar, check-in. The balance of the day is reserved for
exploring the Finnish capital individually.
DAY 7 (MONDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this
is refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing
Baltic Capitals
DatesMBC02: 07.06-17.06.11
MBC03: 14.06-24.06.11
MBC04: 21.06-01.07.11
MBC05: 28.06-08.07.11
MBC06: 05.07-15.07.11
MBC07: 12.07-22.07.11
MBC08: 19.07-29.07.11
MBC09: 26.07-05.08.11
MBC10: 02.08-12.08.11
MBC11: 09.08-19.08.11
MBC12: 16.08-26.08.11
MBC13: 23.08-02.09.11
MBC14: 30.08-09.09.11
MBC15: 06.09-16.09.11
Package prices per person:
EUR 995.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 500.00 (single supplement)
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tour takes us around the harbors, 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 off ers an optional excursion
to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, an oasis in the midst of the city with cottages,
farmsteads and manors from all around Finland.
DAY 8 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURGToday 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 visit to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and
check-in at Hotel Park Inn Nevsky**** or similar.
DAY 9 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. 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 “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing
tour we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the Peter and Paul
Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding
Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon off ers an optional visit
to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening enjoy an optional
visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian
“Champagne” and snacks.
DAY 10 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a 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. The afternoon is
reserved 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 Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.
DAY 11 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Including:• 10 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels
• 10 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to St. Peter’s Church in Riga, medieval Old Town
Hall in Tallinn, Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg
Castle and Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all
tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all
tours
• Service of local French speaking guides on tour MBC07,
MBC09 and MBC11
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans
throughout the itinerary
• Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class)
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija: EUR 35.00 for
private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan
(4-7 persons)
• 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to the Open Air 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 La Boheme: EUR 40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and Visit to Kadriorg Pal-
ace: EUR 40.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: EUR
45.00 pp
• 3-hour visit at the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 50.00
pp
• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace:
EUR 70.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s
Palace: EUR 60.00 pp
• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdorovie: EUR 60.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Park Inn Nevsky to airport: EUR 60.00 for pri-
vate car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 for private minivan (4-7
persons)
• Half board at hotels (10 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea):
EUR 275.00 pp
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June-September 2011, 8 days/7 nights
DatesMBT02: 10.06-17.06.11
MBT03: 17.06-24.06.11
MBT04: 24.06-01.07.11
MBT05: 01.07-08.07.11
MBT06: 08.07-15.07.11
MBT07: 15.07- 22.07.11
MBT08: 22.07-29.07.11
MBT09: 29.07-05.08.11
MBT10: 05.08-12.08.11
MBT11: 12.08-19.08.11
MBT12: 19.08-26.08.11
MBT13: 26.08-02.09.11
MBT14: 02.09-09.09.11
MBT15: 09.09-16.09.11
Including:• 7 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels
• 7 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail
or juice
• Personalized welcome package
• Entrances to medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn,
Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg Castle
and Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg
• Service of English and German speaking tour
escort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour
escort on all tours
• Service of local French speaking guides on tour
MBT07, MBT09 and MBT11
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class
minivans throughout the itinerary
• Ferry Tallinn-Helsinki OW
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia:
EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR
55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to
Kadriorg Palace: EUR 40.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR
40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air
Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum:
EUR 45.00 pp
• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace:
EUR 50.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the
Grand Palace: EUR 70.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to
Catherine’s Palace: EUR 60.00 pp
• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR
60.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Park Inn Nevsky to airport: EUR
60.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00
for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with
coff ee/tea): EUR 200.00 pp
Package prices per person:
EUR 795.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 350.00 (single supplement)
DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or
similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn 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, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and
medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered
to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections.
The evening off ers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 3 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKIIn the morning we take the hydrofoil from Tallinn to Helsinki and enjoy a
refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki,
transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar, check-in. The balance
of the day is reserved for exploring the Finnish capital individually.
DAY 4 (MONDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture
and this is refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital.
The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbors, 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
off ers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, an oasis in
the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors from all around
Finland.
DAY 5 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURGToday 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 visit to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive
in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Park Inn Nevsky**** or similar.
DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. 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 “The Venice of the North”. During the morning
sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendors 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
off ers an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the
evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting
Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.
DAY 7 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a 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.
The afternoon is reserved 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 Russian dinner at Restaurant
Na Zdoroviye.
DAY 8 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
Baltic Triangle
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July-August 2011,6 days/5 nights
Dates
Including:
• 5 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• 5 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• Personalized welcome package
• Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna
Gora Monastery in Czestochowa and St. John’s
Cathedral in Warsaw
• Service of German and English speaking tour
escort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort
on all tours
• Service of local French speaking guides on tour
MPC07, MPC09 and MPC11
• Service of 1st class coach or 1st class minivan
throughout the itinerary
• Portage at hotel
• Service and VAT
Optional:
• Transfer from airport to Hotel Novotel Centrum
Krakow: EUR 40.00 for private car (1-3 persons),
EUR 60.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00
pp
• Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with
Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Zelozawa Wola: EUR 60.00 pp
• Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale: EUR 40.00 pp
• Transfer from Hotel Novotel Centrum Warsaw to
airport: EUR 30.00 for private car (1-3 persons),
EUR 50.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Half board at hotel (5 x 3 course dinner with
coff ee/tea): EUR 125.00 pp Package prices per person:
EUR 495.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 200.00 (single supplement)
DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOWArrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Centrum
Krakow**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOWFor 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 off ers an
optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing
labyrinth of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening
off er an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka.
DAY 3 (THURSDAY) : KRAKOW-WARSAWWe leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we
visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through
the fl at low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the
early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Novotel Centrum Warsaw**** or
similar.
DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAWWarsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously
reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour includes
the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal Castle, St John’s
Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. In the
afternoon is off ered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park
with the Palace on the Water.
DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAWThe morning off ers an excursion to Zelozawa Wola, the romantic
birthplace of the Polish composer and pianist, Frederyk Chopin,
who played an exceptional role in shaping Polish national identity.
The afternoon is reserved for exploring more of Warsaw’s secrets
individually. The evening off ers an optional Polish dinner at
Restaurant Podwale.
DAY 6 (SUNDAY): WARSAW DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Polish Capitals
MPC06: 05.07-10.07.11
MPC08: 19.07-24.07.11
MPC10: 26.07-31.07.11
MPC11: 02.08-07.08.11
MPC12: 09.08-14.08.11
MPC13: 16.08-21.08.11
10
July-August 2011, 13 days/12 nights
DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOWArrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow**** or similar,
check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOWFor 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
off ers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth
of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening off er an optional Polish
dinner at Restaurant Hawelka.
DAY 3 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW-WARSAWWe leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna
Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the fl at low-laying plain of
Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Novotel
Centrum Warsaw**** or similar.
DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAWWarsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously reconstructed Old Town.
The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the
Royal Castle, St John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. In
the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the
Palace on the Water.
DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAWThe morning off ers an excursion to Zelozawa Wola, the romantic birthplace of the
Polish composer and pianist, Frederyk Chopin, who played an exceptional role
in shaping Polish national identity. The afternoon is reserved for exploring more
of Warsaw’s secrets individually. The evening off ers an optional Polish dinner at
Restaurant Podwale.
Polish and Baltic Jewels
DatesMPB06: 05.07-17.07.11
MPB08: 19.07-31.07.11
MPB09: 26.07-07.08.11
MPB10: 02.08-14.08.11
MPB11: 09.08-21.08.11
MPB12: 16.08-28.08.11
Package prices per person:
EUR 1195.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 500.00 (single supplement)
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DAY 6 (SUNDAY): WARSAW-VILNIUSWe continue through the well forested North Poland along the eastern fringe of the
Masurian Lakeland, a myriad of postglacial lakes representing some of the most
beautiful nature in the whole of Poland and continue into Lithuania to reach Kaunas,
a genuine Lithuanian city. We take a stroll in the Old Town with its elegant Old Town
Hall and Gothic cathedral. We continue eastwards and arrive soon in Vilnius. Check in
at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.
DAY 7 (MONDAY): VILNIUSVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The
morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour
of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church,
St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon off ers
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.
DAY 8 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGAHeading for Riga, the fi rst stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of
Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnifi cent 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 Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.
DAY 9 (WEDNESDAY): RIGABefore we get 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 off ers and optional
visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century
country life. The evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
DAY 10 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 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 La Boheme.
DAY 11 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe 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): TALLINNTallinn 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. The sightseeing tour takes us
around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea
Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town
Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to
the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers an optional medieval
dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 13 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Including:
• 12 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• 12 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalized welcome package
• Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora Monastery in
Czestochowa, St. John’s Cathedral in Warsaw, Old University in
Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter’s Church in Riga, and medieval
Old Town Hall in Tallinn
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of local French speaking guides on tour MPB06, MPB08
and MPB10
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans
throughout the itinerary
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:
• Transfer airport to Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow: EUR 40.00
for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private minivan
(4-7 persons)
• 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00 pp
• Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to Palace
on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Zelozawa Wola: EUR 60.00 pp
• Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale: 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 Open Air 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 La Boheme: EUR 40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace:
EUR 40.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 40.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for
private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7
persons)
• Half board at hotels (12 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR
300.00 pp
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The Czar RouteJune-September 2011,
9 days/8 nights
The Czar Route DeluxeJune-September 2011,
9 days/8 nights
DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL HELSINKIArrival in Helsinki, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar,
check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (MONDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is
refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour
takes us around the harbors and 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 off ers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-Air
Museum, an oasis in the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors
from all around Finland.
DAY 3 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURGToday 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 visit
to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at
Hotel Park Inn Nevsky****/Hotel Sokos Palace Bridge***** or similar.
DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. 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 “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing tour
we get acquainted with all the splendors 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 off ers an optional visit to the world-famous
Hermitage Art Museum. 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. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a 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. The afternoon is reserved 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 Russian
dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.
Th e Czar Route/ Th e Czar Route Deluxe
Dates
Dates
Package prices per person:EUR 995.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 500.00 (single supplement)
Package prices per person:EUR 1295.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 650.00 (single supplement)
MCR03: 12.06-20.06.11
MCR04: 19.06-27.06.11
MCR05: 26.06-04.07.11
MCR06: 03.07-11.07.11
MCR07: 10.07-18.07.11
MCR08: 17.07- 25.07.11
MCR09: 24.07-01.08.11
MCD04: 19.06-27.06.11
MCD06: 03.07-11.07.11
MCD08: 17.07- 25.07.11
MCR10: 31.07-08.08.11
MCR11: 07.08-15.08.11
MCR12: 14.08-22.08.11
MCR13: 21.08-29.08.11
MCR14: 28.08-05.09.11
MCR15: 04.09-12.09.11
MCR16: 11.09-19.09.11
MCD10: 31.07-08.08.11
MCD12: 14.08-22.08.11
MCD14: 28.08-05.09.11
QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the tour
13
DAY 6 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWThe early morning is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour to fashion and
souvenir boutiques on the Nevsky Prospect. 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 Holiday Inn Lesnaya****/Hotel
Mariott Grand Moscow***** or similar.
DAY 8 (SUNDAY): MOSCOWThe morning off ers an optional excursion to Novodevichy Convent, a 16th century
cluster of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and
full of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is Moscow‘s most
prestigious resting place after the Kremlin. The balance of the day is reserved for
exploring more of Moscow individually. The evening off ers an optional visit to the
Old Russian Circus.
DAY 9 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
DAY 7 (SATURDAY): MOSCOWMoscow, 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 all the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the
Theater Square with Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and a
visit to the famous Moscow Metro. In the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion
to the Kremlin grounds with a visit to the cathedrals. The evening off ers an optional
excursion with a cruise on the Moscow River.
Including:• 8 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels (MCR) or at
centrally located 5 star hotels (MCD)
• 8 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg Castle,
Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Metro
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours
• Service of local French speaking guides on tour MCR08, MCR10
and MCR12 / MCD08, MCD10 and MCD12
• 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
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza: EUR 80.00 for
private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7
persons)
• 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: EUR
45.00 pp
• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 50.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR
70.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Pal-
ace: EUR 60.00 pp
• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR 60.00 pp
• 3-hour guided shopping tour: EUR 35.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to the cathedrals: EUR
50.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Novodevichy Convent: EUR 55.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion and cruise on the Moscow River: EUR 45.00
pp
• Visit to Old Russian Circus: EUR 70.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya (MCR) / Hotel Mariott Grand
Moscow (MCD) to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 per-
sons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Half board at hotels (8 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR
240.00 pp (MCR) / EUR 300.00 (MCD)
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May-October 2011, 7 days/ 6 nights
DatesMRC01: 03.05-09.05.11
MRC03: 14.06-20.06.11
MRC04: 21.06-27.06.11
MRC05: 28.06-04.07.11
MRC06: 05.07-11.07.11
MRC07: 12.07- 18.07.11
MRC08: 19.07- 25.07.11
MRC09: 26.07- 01.08.11
MRC10: 02.08-08.08.11
MRC11: 09.08-15.08.11
MRC12: 16.08-22.08.11
MRC13: 23.08-29.08.11
MRC14: 30.08-05.06.11
MRC15: 06.09-12.09.11
MRC16: 13.09-19.09.11
MRC18: 27.09-03.10.11
Including:• 6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• 6 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Metro
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours
• Service of local French speaking guides on tour MRC08, MRC10 and MRC12
• 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
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Park Inn Nevsky: EUR
60.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 50.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR 70.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: EUR 60.00 pp
• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR 60.00 pp
• 3-hour guided shopping tour: EUR 35.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to the cathedrals: EUR 50.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Novodevichy Convent: EUR 55.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion and cruise on the Moscow River: EUR 45.00 pp
• Visit to Old Russian Circus: EUR 70.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Half board (6 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR 180.00 pp
Package prices per person:
EUR 695.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 400.00 (single supplement)
DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURGArrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Park Inn Nevsky**** or
similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. 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 “The Venice of the North”. During the morning
sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendors 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
off ers an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the
evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting
Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.
Day 3 (THURSDAY) : ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a 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.
The afternoon is reserved 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 Russian dinner at Restaurant
Na Zdoroviye.
DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWThe early morning is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour to
fashion and souvenir boutiques on the Nevsky Prospect. 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 Holiday Inn Lesnaya**** or similar.
DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOWMoscow, 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 all the highlights of the vast city: the
Red Square with Kremlin, the Theater Square with Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow
Hills with Moscow University and a visit to the famous Moscow Metro. In
the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion to the Kremlin grounds with
a visit to the cathedrals. The evening off ers an optional excursion with a
cruise on the Moscow River.
DAY 6 (SUNDAY) : MOSCOWThe day off ers an optional excursion to Novodevichy Convent, a 16th
century cluster of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups
of buildings and full of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy
Cemetery is Moscow‘s most prestigious resting place after the Kremlin. The
balance of the day is reserved for exploring more of Moscow individually.
The evening off ers an optional visit to the Old Russian Circus.
DAY 7 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Russian Capitals
QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the tour
Only free sales until 15 days prior to arrival
for MRC03, MRC04, MRC05, MRC06.
Bookings after that on requests
15
June-October 2011, 7 days/ 6 nights
Dates
Including:• 6 overnights at centrally located 5 star hotels
• 6 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg
and Moscow Metro
• Service of English and German speaking tour
escort on all tours
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour
escorts on all tours
• Service of local French speaking guides on tour
MRD08, MRD10 and MRD12
• 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
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Palace Bridge: EUR
60.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 for
private minivan (4-7 persons)
• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR
45.00 pp
• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace:
EUR 50.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand
Palace: EUR 70.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to
Catherine’s Palace: EUR 60.00 pp
• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR
60.00 pp
• 3-hour guided shopping tour: EUR 35.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to the
cathedrals: EUR 50.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Novodevichy Convent: EUR
55.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion and cruise on the Moscow River:
EUR 45.00 pp
• Visit to Old Russian Circus: EUR 70.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Mariott Grand Moscow to airport:
EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR
100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Half board (6 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea):
EUR 240.00 pp
DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURGArrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos Palace Bridge***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. 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 “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendors 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 off ers an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.
DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a 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. The afternoon is reserved 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 Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.
DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWThe early morning is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour to fashion and souvenir boutiques on the Nevsky Prospect. 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 Mariott Grand Moscow***** or similar.
DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOWMoscow, 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 all the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the Theater Square with Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and a visit to the famous Moscow Metro. In the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion to the Kremlin grounds with a visit to the cathedrals. The evening off ers an optional excursion with a cruise on the Moscow River.
DAY 6 (SUNDAY): MOSCOWThe day off ers an optional excursion to Novodevichy Convent, a 16th century cluster of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and full of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is Moscow‘s most prestigious resting place after the Kremlin. The balance of the day is reserved for exploring more of Moscow individually. The evening off ers an optional visit to the Old Russian Circus.
DAY 7 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Russian Capitals Deluxe
MRD04: 21.06-27.06.11
MRD06: 05.07-11.07.11
MRD08: 19.07-25.07.11
MRD10: 02.08-08.08.11
Only free sales until 15 days prior to arrival
for MRD03, MRD04, MRD05, MRD06.
Bookings after that on requests
MRD12: 16.08-22.08.11
MRD14: 30.08-05.09.11
MRD16: 13.09-19.09.11
MRD18: 27.09-03.10.11
Package prices per person:
EUR 895.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 550.00 (single supplement)
QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the tour
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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva****/Hotel Radisson
Blu Astorija***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUSVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The
morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour
of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church,
St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon off ers
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.
DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGAHeading for Riga, the fi rst stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of
Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnifi cent 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 Radisson Blu Latvija**** / Hotel Radisson Blu
Ridzene***** or similar.
DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGABefore we get 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 off ers
an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of
18th century country life. The evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome
Cathedral.
DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, 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. In the evening enjoy
an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.
DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe 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****/Hotel Savoy Boutique***** or similar.
DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn 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. The sightseeing tour takes us
around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea
Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town
Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to
the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers an optional medieval
dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKIIn the morning we take the hydrofoil from Tallinn to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing
tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki, transfer to Hotel
Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar, check-in. The balance of the day is reserved for
exploring the Finnish capital individually.
Baltic and Russian Explorer
June-September 2011, 16 days/15 nights
Baltic and Russian Explorer Deluxe
June-September 2011, 16 days/15 nights
Dates
Dates
MXP02: 05.06-20.06.11MXP03: 12.06-27.06.11MXP04: 19.06-04.07.11MXP05: 26.06-11.07.11MXP06: 03.07-18.07.11MXP07: 10.07-25.07.11MXP08: 17.07-01.08.11
MXD03: 12.06-27.06.11MXD05: 26.06-11.07.11MXD07: 10.07-25.07.11
MXP09: 24.07-08.08.11MXP10: 31.07-15.08.11MXP11: 07.08-22.08.11MXP12: 14.08-29.08.11MXP13: 21.08-05.09.11MXP14: 28.08-12.09.11MXP15: 04.09-19.09.11
MXD09: 24.07-08.08.11MXD11: 07.08-22.08.11MXD13: 21.08-05.09.11
Package prices per person:EUR 1595.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 750.00 (single supplement)
Package prices per person:EUR 1995.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 1000.00 (single supplement)
Baltic and Russian Explorer/ Baltic and Russian Explorer Deluxe
QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the Finnish and Russian parts of the tour
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DAY 9 (MONDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is
refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour
takes us around the harbors, 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 off ers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-
Air Museum, an oasis in the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors
from all around Finland.
DAY 10 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURGToday 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 visit
to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at
Hotel Park Inn Nevsky****/Hotel Sokos Palace Bridge***** or similar.
DAY 11 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. 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 “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing tour
we get acquainted with all the splendors 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 off ers an optional visit to the world-famous
Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky
Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.
DAY 12 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a 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. The afternoon is reserved 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 Russian
dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.
DAY 13 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWThe early morning is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour to fashion and
souvenir boutiques on the Nevsky Prospect. 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 Holiday Inn Lesnaya****/Hotel
Mariott Grand Moscow***** or similar.
DAY 14 (SATURDAY): MOSCOWMoscow, 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 all the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the
Theater Square with Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and a
visit to the famous Moscow Metro. In the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion
to the Kremlin grounds with a visit to the cathedrals. The evening off ers an optional
excursion with a cruise on the Moscow River.
DAY 15 (SUNDAY): MOSCOWThe morning off ers an optional excursion to Novidevichy Convent, a 16th century
cluster of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and
full of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is Moscow‘s most
prestigious resting place after the Kremlin. The balance of the day is reserved for
exploring more of Moscow individually. The evening off ers an optional visit to the
Old Russian Circus.
DAY 16 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Including:• 15 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels (MXP) or at
centrally located 5 star hotels (MXD)• 15 x buff et breakfast• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice• Personalised welcome package • Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter’s
Church in Riga, medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn, Church-in-the Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg Castle, Peter-Paul-Fortress in St. Peters-burg and Moscow Metro
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours• Service of French speaking tours escort on tour MXP07, MXP09
and MXP11 / MXD07, MXD09 and MXD11• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans through-
out the itinerary• Ferry Tallinn-Helsinki OW• Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class)• Portage at hotels and railway stations • Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva (MXP) / Hotel
Radisson Blu Astorija: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• 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 Open Air 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 La Boheme: EUR 40.00 pp• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace:
EUR 40.00 pp• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 40.00 pp• 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: EUR
45.00 pp• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 45.00 pp• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 50.00 pp• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR
70.00 pp• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace:
EUR 60.00 pp• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR 60.00 pp• 3-hour guided shopping tour: EUR 35.00 pp• 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to the cathedrals: EUR
50.00 pp• 4-hour excursion to Novodevich Convent: EUR 55.00 pp• 3-hour excursion and cruise on the Moscow River: EUR 45.00 pp• Visit to Old Russian Circus: EUR 70.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya (MXP) / Hotel Mariott Grand
Moscow to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Half board at hotels (15 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR 415.00 pp (MXP) / EUR 510.00 pp (MXD)
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June-September 2011, 19 days/18 nights
DATES:
Package prices per person:
EUR 2695.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 1195.00 (single supplement)
Scandinavian and Russian Treasures
QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the Finnish and Russian parts of the tour
DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL COPENHAGENArrival in Copenhagen, optional transfer to Hotel First Vesterbro**** or similar,
check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN-OSLOCopenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively city and one of Europe’s most
romantic capitals with its old castles and churches and charming squares and
harbours. The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us with all the city’s treasures:
the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the Royal Castle, Nyhavn with its restaurants
and small boats and the City Hall Square. In the afternoon we embark on the DFDS
Seaways overnight ferry bound for Oslo. The ferry off ers a wide choice of restaurants,
bars, shops and much more.
DAY 3 (SATURDAY): OSLO-GEILOFounded in 1048 Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very pleasant
and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical and modern architecture.
Upon arrival in Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy a walk around
the Frogner Park decorated with the unique sculptures of Gustaf Vigeland. We pass
by the City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the Royal Palace. In the
early afternoon we continue our journey to the beautiful Hallingdal Valley, we visit
Gol and arrive in Geilo, a small town surrounded by mountains. Check-in at Bardola
Hojfj ellshotel **** or similar. Dinner at Hotel.
DAY 4 (SUNDAY): GEILO-BERGENToday we enter the breathtaking Norwegian nature. We continue through the
Hallingdal Valley, known for its folkloric traditions, we cross the Hardanger mountain
plateau and on the descent towards the fj ord we pass the famous Voringsfossen
Waterfall. We cross the Hardanger Fjord by ferry and continue along its shores to
Bergen. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains the history of Bergen
is closely connected with the sea and this is very noticeable in the city, especially
at the city’s picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour introduces us
to this remarkable Hanseatic city with the Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the
traditional Fish Market and the city centre with the Maria Church and Hakon’s Hall.
We check-in at Hotel Clarion Admiral**** or similar.
DAY 5 (MONDAY): GEILO-STALHEIMThe morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning Norwegian fj ord capital.
In the early afternoon we travel to the historical town of Voss, which has a scenic
background of snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue towards the
Naroy Valley and Stalheim, off ering a stunning view down the Stalheim Gorge,
Check-in at Hotel Stalheim**** or similar. Dinner at Hotel.
DAY 6 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM-FLAM-FAGENESToday we continue through the fj ord region with its formidable water-drowned
glacial valleys, fl anked by impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we cross
the Naroyfj ord and reach the village of Flam. In the afternoon the journey continues
along the Aurlandfj ord. We do a photo stop at the famous Borgund Stave Church
before we continue to Fagenes. Check-in at Hotel Quality Fagenes**** or similar.
Dinner at Hotel.
DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): FAGENES-OSLOAfter breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian fj ords behind us and travel back
towards Oslo, which we reach early in the afternoon. The balance of the day is spend
for exploring more of Oslo.
DAY 8 (THURSDAY): OSLO-STOCKHOLMToday we head for Stockholm, passing through Norwegian forests we cross the
border and enter the county of Varmland in Sweden. Throughout the balance of
the day we drive through typical Swedish landscapes with fertile farmland, blue
lakes and thick forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairytales. In the
afternoon we arrive at Stockholm and we check-in at Hotel First Amaranten**** or similar.
MSR04: 09.06-27.06.11
MSR06: 23.06-11.07.11
MSR08: 07.07-25.07.11
MSR10: 21.07-08.08.11
MSR12: 04.08-22.08.11
MSR14: 18.08-05.09.11
MSR16: 01.09-19.09.11
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Including:• 16 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels
• Overnight ferry Copenhagen-Oslo OW, inside-cabins
• Overnight ferry Stockholm-Helsinki OW, promenade cabins
• 18 x buff et breakfast
• 4 x dinner (3x 3-course hotel dinner and 1 x buff et dinner with wines)
• Welcome meeting
• Welcome package
• Entrances to Church-in-the-Rock, Vyborg Castle, Peter and Paul Fortress and Moscow Metro
• Service of English speaking tour escorts on all tours
• Service of Spanish 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
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel First Vesterbro: EUR 105.00 for private
car (1-3 persons), EUR 120.00 for private car/minivan (4-7 persons)
• Guests will receive details from tour escort about optional tours in Scandinavia
• Transfer Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
The most comprehensive and complete tour of Scandinavia
and Russia on the market.
DAY 9 (FRIDAY): STOCKHOLMStockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful
capitals in the world, built on 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden,
the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town
with the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and the city center with its famous City
Hall. The afternoon is free for individual visits.
DAY 10 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM-HELSINKIThe morning is free to explore more of Stockholm individually. Mid-afternoon
we leave for the pier to embark on the Tallink Silja Line overnight ferry bound for
Helsinki. While we travel slowly down the archipelago past numerous islands and
islets we enjoy a sumptuous dinner on board the ship. And afterwards there is a wide
choice of entertainment with bars, shops, casino and much more.
DAY 11 (SUNDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this
is refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. Directly after
disembarkation we start a sightseeing tour, which takes us around the harbors, 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 at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar.
DAY 12 (MONDAY): HELSINKIThe morning is reserved for exploring more of the Finish capital individually. The
afternoon off ers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, an oasis in
the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors from all around Finland.
DAY 13 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURGToday 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
visit to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in
at Hotel Park Inn Nevsky**** or similar.
DAY 14 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. 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 “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing tour
we get acquainted with all the splendors 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 off ers an optional visit to the world-famous
Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky
Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.
DAY 15 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a 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. The afternoon is reserved
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 Russian
dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.
DAY 16 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWThe early morning is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour to fashion and
souvenir boutiques on the Nevsky Prospect. 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 Holiday Inn Lesnaya**** or
similar.
DAY 17 (SATURDAY): MOSCOWMoscow, 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 all the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the
Theater Square with Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and a
visit to the famous Moscow Metro. In the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion
to the Kremlin grounds with a visit to the cathedrals. The evening off ers an optional
excursion with a cruise on the Moscow River.
DAY 18 (SUNDAY): MOSCOWThe day off ers an optional excursion to Novidevichy Convent, a 16th century cluster
of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and full
of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is Moscow‘s most
prestigious resting place after the Kremlin. The balance of the day is reserved for
exploring more of Moscow individually. The evening off ers an optional visit to the
Old Russian Circus.
DAY 19 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
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June-September 2011, 10 days/9 nights
DatesMFS04: 09.06-18.06.11
MFS06: 23.06-02.07.11
MFS08: 07.07-16.07.11
MFS10: 21.07-30.07.11
MFS12: 04.08-13.08.11
MFS14: 18.08-27.08.11
MFS16: 01.09-10.09.11
Including:
• 8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• Overnight ferry Copenhagen-Oslo OW, inside-
cabins
• 9 x buff et breakfast
• 3 x dinner (3x 3-course hotel dinner)
• Welcome meeting
• Welcome package
• Service of English speaking tour escorts on all
tours
• Service of Spanish 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
• Service and VAT
Optional:
• Transfer airport to Hotel First Vesterbro: EUR
105.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 120.00
for private car/minivan (4-7 persons)
• Guests will receive details from tour escort about
optional tours
• Transfer Hotel First Amaranten to airport: EUR
175.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 190.00
for private minivan (4-7 persons)
DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL COPENHAGENArrival in Copenhagen, optional transfer to Hotel First Vesterbro**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN-OSLOCopenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively city and one of Europe’s most romantic capitals with its old castles and churches and charming squares and harbours. The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us with all the city’s treasures: the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the Royal Castle, Nyhavn with its restaurants and small boats and the City Hall Square. In the afternoon we embark on the DFDS Seaways overnight ferry bound for Oslo. The ferry off ers a wide choice of restaurants, bars, shops and much more.
DAY 3 (SATURDAY): OSLO-GEILOFounded in 1048 Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very pleasant and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical and modern architecture. Upon arrival in Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy a walk around the Frogner Park decorated with the unique sculptures of Gustaf Vigeland. We pass by the City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the Royal Palace. In the early afternoon we continue our journey to the beautiful Hallingdal Valley, we visit Gol and arrive in Geilo, a small town surrounded by
mountains. Check-in at Bardola Hojfj ellshotel**** or similar. Dinner
at Hotel.
DAY 4 (SUNDAY): GEILO-BERGENToday we really enter the breathtaking Norwegian nature. We continue through the Hallingdal Valley, known for its folkloric traditions, we cross the Hardanger mountain plateau and on the descent towards the fj ord we pass the famous Voringsfossen Waterfall. We cross the Hardanger Fjord by ferry and continue along its shores to Bergen. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains the history of Bergen is closely connected with the sea and this is very noticeable in
the city, especially at the city’s picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour introduces us to this remarkable Hanseatic city with the Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the traditional Fish Market and the city centre with the Maria Church and Hakon’s Hall. We check-in at Hotel Clarion Admiral**** or similar.
DAY 5 (MONDAY): GEILO-STALHEIMThe morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning Norwegian fj ord capital. In the early afternoon we travel to the historical town of Voss, which has a scenic background of snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue towards the Naroy Valley and Stalheim, off ering a stunning view down the Stalheim Gorge, Check-in at Hotel
Stalheim**** or similar. Dinner at Hotel.
DAY 6 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM-FLAM-FAGENESToday we continue through the fj ord region with its formidable water-drowned glacial valleys, fl anked by impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we cross the Naroyfj ord and reach the village of Flam. In the afternoon the journey continues along the Aurlandfj ord. We do a photo stop at the famous Borgund Stave Church before we
continue to Fagenes. Check-in at Hotel Quality Fagenes**** or similar.
Dinner at Hotel.
DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): FAGENES-OSLOAfter breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian fj ords behind us and travel back towards Oslo which we reach early in the afternoon. The balance of the day is spent for exploring more of the Oslo.
DAY 8 (THURSDAY): OSLO-STOCKHOLMToday we head for Stockholm, passing through Norwegian forests we cross the border and enter the county of Varmland in Sweden. Throughout the balance of the day we drive through typical Swedish landscapes with fertile farmland, blue lakes and thick forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairytales. In the afternoon we arrive at Stockholm and we check-in at Hotel First Amaranten**** or similar.
DAY 9 (FRIDAY): STOCKHOLMStockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, built on 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden, the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and the city center with its famous City Hall. The afternoon is free for individual visits.
DAY 10 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Fabulous Scandinavia
Package prices per person:
EUR 1495.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 595.00 (single supplement)
Kuressaare
VihulaTallinn
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July-August 2011, 8 days / 7 nights
DatesMEM08: 15.07-22.07.11
MEM10: 29.07-05.08.11
MEM12: 12.08-19.08.11
Including:
• 7 overnights at unique 4 star hotels
• 7 x buff et breakfast
• 1 x dinner at Restaurant La Boheme
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• Personalized welcome package
• Entrance to Old Town Hall in Tallinn
• Service of English and German speaking tour
escort on all tours
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class
minivan throughout the itinerary
• Ferry Virtsu-Kuivastu-Virtsu
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:
• Transfer airport to Hotel von Stackelberg Tallinn:
EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 pax), EUR 55.00
for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to
Kadriorg Palace: EUR 40.00 pp
• 6-hour excursion around Saaremaa including
visit to Episcopal Castle: EUR 80.00 pp
• 6-hour excursion around Lahemaa National Park
including visit to Palmse Manor: EUR 80.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Vihula Manor to airport: EUR
80.00 for private car (1-3 pax), EUR 120.00 for
private minivan (4-7 persons)
Package prices per person:
EUR 595.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 300.00 (single supplement)
DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel von Stackelberg Tallinn****, which is located in the restored city estate of Baron Theophil von Stackelberg, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn 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. During the morning walking tour of the Old Town we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections.
DAY 3 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-SAAREMAAAfter breakfast we leave Tallinn for Haapsalu, a coastal city with a turbulent history dating back to 1291 and a favourite retreat of the Russian czars in the 19th century. We take a stroll through the city centre and visit the ruins of the castle before we continue to Virtsu, where we embark on the ferry to Kuivastu on Muhu Island and from here it is only an hour’s drive to Kuressaare and Hotel Grand Rose****, check-in. The late afternoon is reserved using the exquisite spa facilities at the hotel.
DAY 4 (MONDAY): SAAREMAASaaremaa is the biggest Island in Estonia and during the optional 6-hour tour we explore all its secrets. We start with a tour of Kuressaare, the largest town on the island, where many conquerors have left a worthy heritage of Baroque, Gothic and Classicist architecture. We stroll though the town and visit the Episcopal Castle, the best preserved medieval fortress in Estonia. After that we visit the windmills in Angla, the St. Catherine’s Church in Karja and Kali Craters before we return to Kuressaare.
DAY 5 (TUESDAY): SAAREMAA-LAHEMAAThe ferry brings us back to the mainland and we head south for Parnu,
the prime summer resort in Estonia. We do a tour of the resort and a leisurely stroll along the beach. After lunch break we head north through a magnifi cent scenery to Rakvere, a peaceful provincial town still benefi ting from its Hanseatic legacy. We stop to see Rakvere Castle and after that a short drive brings us to the Lahemaa National Park and to Vihula Manor, a large, charming 16th century estate, which has been painstakingly restored to a comfortable hotel and leisure resort. Check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor****.
DAY 6: (WEDNESDAY): LAHEMAAThe Lahemaa National Park has been a protected park since the 1970s and off ers a blend of unspoiled fl ora and fauna, untouched rivers and lakes, small quaint villages and costal towns, sandy beaches and old manor houses. During an optional 6-hour trip we visit the ethnographical village in Altja, the harbour in Vergi and the coastal towns of Vosu and Kasmu. The highlight of the trip is the visit to the Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family. On the way back to Vihula we also see the Sagadi Manor, a 17th century restored manor with a beautiful manor house and delightful parks.
DAY 7 (THURSDAY): LAHEMAAThe day is reserved for leisure and individual activities. Vihula Manor is beautifully set along the Mustoja River forming a pond around which the historical manor buildings are located. Explore the beautiful parks of Vihula Manor, embark on a hiking tour in the vast forested area surrounding the estate, enjoy a picnic in the unspoiled nature, discover more about Lahemaa National Park on a bike, visit the sandy beaches and take a vigorous swim the Baltic Sea or visit the estate’s unique Eco-SPA. The tour is concluded with a fi ne dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme in the main manor house.
DAY 8 (FRIDAY): LAHEMAA DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Estonian Manors and Resorts
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MBI02: 03.06-12.06.11
MBI04: 17.06-26.06.11
MBI06: 24.06-03.07.11
MBI07: 01.07-10.07.11
MBI08: 08.07-17.07.11
MBI09: 15.07-24.07.11
Baltic ImpressionsJune-August 2011,
10 days/9 nights
Dates
Package prices per person:
EUR 795.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 350.00 (single supplement)
MBI10: 22.07-31.07.11
MBI11: 29.07-07.08.11
MBI12: 05.08-14.08.11
MBI13:12.08-21.08.11
MBI14:19.08-28.08.11
DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in,
welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESISAfter breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we visit the Manor Houses
in Palmse and Vihula. We continue to Tartu, the university town, where Estonia gained its
statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu
we drive onwards into Latvia to Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins
and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar.
DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUSToday we drive through the Gauja National Park to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort.
We see the ruins of the Episcopal 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 magnifi cent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland.
Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late
afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.
DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDAVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning
sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town
with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old
University and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval
capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an
island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive
late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar.
DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDAThe day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km
stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fi shing
villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Our fi rst stop is the Hill of Witches in
Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas
Mann’s summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town before we drive
back to Klaipeda. The evening off ers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja.
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Including:• 9 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels
• 9 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or
juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Palmse Manor House, Rundale
Palace, Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter’s
Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in
Tallinn
• Service of English and German speaking tour
escort on all tours
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class
minivans throughout the itinerary
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia:
EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR
55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR
80.00 pp
• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: EUR
35.00 pp
• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR
35.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp
• Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR
40.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to
Kadriorg Palace: EUR 40.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR
40.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport:
EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR
55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with
coff ee/tea): EUR 225.00 pp
DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGAKlaipeda fi rst 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 Cross Hills,
one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in
the afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The evening off ers an
optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
DAY 7 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 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 La Boheme.
DAY 8 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe 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): TALLINNTallinn 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. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city
walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander
Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion
is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The
evening off ers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 10 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.
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June-August 2011, 16 days/15 nights
Package prices per person:EUR 1095.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 500.00 (single supplement)
It is also possible to start to Baltic Adventure tour in Riga or Vilnius
DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in,
welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESISAfter breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we visit the Manor Houses
in Palmse and Vihula. We continue to Tartu, the university town, where Estonia gained its
statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu
we drive onwards into Latvia and Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins
and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar.
DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUSToday we drive through the Gauja National Park to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort.
We see the ruins of the Episcopal 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 magnifi cent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland.
Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late
afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.
DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDAVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning
sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town
with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old
University and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval
capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an
island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive
late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar.
DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA-NIDAToday we continue to the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic
Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fi shing villages, pine forests and endless sand
dunes. The fi rst stop is at the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida
where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s Summer House and get acquainted with the
charming resort town. Check-in at Hotel Nidos Smilte***.
DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY) – DAY 11 (MONDAY): NIDA With its location at the Curonian Lagoon and its combination of old-fashioned fi shing
village and fashionable sea resort Nida is one of the most attractive places on the entire
Baltic Sea Coast You will be spending a whole week on your own in this small paradise
and there is enough to do: biking on the spit, hiking in the dunes, boating in the lagoon,
swimming in the sea, sun bathing on the sandy beach, playing tennis in the sun, lunching
on smoked fi sh, attending the many summer concerts and enjoying life in full scale.
Baltic Adventure
DatesMBA04: 17.06-02.07.11
MBA05: 24.06-09.07.11
MBA06: 01.07-16.07.11
MBA07: 08.07-23.07.11
MBA08: 15.07-30.07.11
MBA09: 22.07-06.08.11
MBA10: 29.07-13.08.11
MBA11: 05.08-20.08.11
MBA12: 12.08-27.08.11
The tour has one night less in Tallinn and one
night more in Riga
The tour has one night less in Tallinn and one
night more in Vilnius
DatesMBV05: 19.06-04.07.11
MBV06: 26.06-11.07.11
MBV07: 03.07-18.07.11
MBV08: 10.07-25.07.11
MBV09: 17.07-01.08.11
MBV10: 24.07-08.08.11
MBV11: 31.07-15.08.11
MBV11: 07.08-22.08.11
FROM VILNIUS:
DatesMBR04: 15.06-30.06.11
MBR05: 22.06-07.07.11
MBR06: 29.06-14.07.11
MBR07: 06.07-21.07.11
MBR08: 13.07-28.07.11
MBR09: 20.07-04.08.11
MBR10: 27.07-11.08.11
MBR11: 03.08-18.08.11
MBR12: 10.08-25.08.11
FROM RIGA:
25
Including:
• 15 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star
hotels
• 15 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail
or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Palmse Manor House, Rundale
Palace, Old University in Vilnius, Thomas
Mann’s Summerhouse in Nida, and St. Peter’s
Church in Riga
• Service of English and German speaking tour
escort on all tours (no tour escort Day 06-12
in Nida)
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class
minivans throughout the itinerary
• Ferry tickets Klaipeda – Smiltyne – Klaipeda
and ecological fees for the Curonian Spit
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:
• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu
Olympia: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3
persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7
persons)
• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: EUR
35.00 pp
• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR
35.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp
• Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR
40.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack:
EUR 40.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to
airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3
persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7
persons)
• Half board at hotels (15 x 3 course dinner
with coff ee/tea): EUR 340.00 pp
DAY 12 (TUESDAY): NIDA-KLAIPEDA The last day in paradise. You still have the whole day to enjoy Nida, take a last swim in the
Baltic Sea, make the last stroll through the fi shermen’s village, enjoy a last breathtaking
view of the Curonian Lagoon, do you last bargains in the amber and souvenir stalls in the
pedestrian centre of the resort and shoot your last holiday photos from the Curonian Spit.
Late in the afternoon we board the coach which brings us up the spit and back to Klaipeda.
Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar. The evening off ers an optional
Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja.
DAY 13 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Klaipeda fi rst 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 enjoy a walking tour
around the picturesque Lake Plateliai (2 hours, medium). After that we continue to Siauliai
and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia
and reach Riga in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The
evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
DAY 14 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 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 La Boheme.
DAY 15 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe 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 Raddisson Blu Olympia**** or
similar. 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. The afternoon sightseeing tour takes us around
the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome
Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. The evening off ers an
optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 16 (SATURDAY): TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
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Max 31 persons in the groups
The tours are recommended for guests in normal
physical conditions between 35-65 years
July-August 2011, 10 days/9 nights
DatesMHI08: 08.07-17.07.11
MHI10: 22.07-31.07.11
MHI12: 05.08-14.08.11
Including:• 9 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels
• 9 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalized welcome package
• Entrances to Rundale Palace, Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter’s
Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans
throughout the itinerary
• Ferry tickets Klaipeda-Smiltyne-Klaipeda and ecological fees at
the Curonian Spit
• Portage at hotels
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia: EUR 35.00 for
private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7
persons)
• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: EUR 35.00 pp
• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp
• Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR 40.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 40.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for
private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7
persons)
• Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR
225.00 pp
Package prices per person:
EUR 895.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 350.00 (single supplement)
DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESISAfter breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we embark on a walking tour through the park (2 hours, medium). We continue to Tartu, the University Town, where Estonian gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu we drive onwards into Latvia to Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar.
DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUSToday we drive through the Gauja National Park to Ligatne Wild-Life Park. We enjoy a walking tour through the park, where bears, deer, elks and other wild animals live in a fenced-off enclosure of natural habitat (2 hours, medium). After a visit to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort, we drive around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En route we reach the magnifi cent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.
DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDAVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old
Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, where do a walking tour in the area around the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve (2 hours, light). The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar.
DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDAThe day is reserved for a full-day tour to the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fi shing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Our fi rst stop is at the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida and embark on a walking tour around the High Dunes (3 hours medium) and get acquainted with the charming resort town before we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening off ers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja.
DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGAKlaipeda fi rst 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 enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai (2 hours, medium). After that we continue to Siauliai and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
DAY 7 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 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 visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. We do a walking tour on the sandy beaches from Pumpuri to Bulduri (3 hours, light).In the evening we enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.
DAY 8 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe 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): TALLINNTallinn 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. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon we do a walking tour though the Kadriorg Park and the area surrounding the Kadriorg. Palace. The evening off ers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
DAY 10 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.Baltic Hiking
Lahemaa
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July-August 2011, 10 days/9 nights
DatesVilnius-Tallinn
MBB01: 17.07-26.07.11
MBB03: 04.08-13.08.11
Tallinn-Vilnius
MBB02: 26.07-04.08.11
Bikes are new modern Estonian produced tour
bikes, model comfort and cruiser, 3-6 speeds,
hand or foot brakes, equipped with bike bags,
luggage boots, mudfl aps, refl ectors, bells and
helmet. Child seat available upon request.
Max 21 persons in the groups
The tours are recommended for guests in normal
physical conditions between 35-65 years
Including:• 9 overnights at 3-4-star hotels
• 9 x buff et breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalized welcome package
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of 1st class motor coach throughout the itinerary
• Ferry tickets Klaipeda – Smiltyne – Klaipeda and ecological fees
for the Curonian Spit
• Bicycle rental
• Service and VAT
Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Europa City Vilnius: EUR 35.00 for
private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7
persons)
• Half board (9 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea ): EUR 150.00 pp
• Transfer Hotel Unique Mihkli to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car
(1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
Package prices per person:
EUR 895.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 250.00 (single supplement)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL VILNIUSArrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Europa City Vilnius***
or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
DAY 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-KAUNASVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and
48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour include a panoramic
tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius
Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s
Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. In the afternoon
we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the
well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in
Lake Galve. We enjoy a 15 km biking tour in the surroundings of
Trakai. We continue to Kaunas and take a short stroll in the Old
Town with its elegant Old Town Hall and Gothic cathedral. Check
in at Hotel Magnus*** or similar
DAY 3: KAUNAS-NIDA-KLAIPEDAWe get up early to continue the tour in the direction of the
Curonian Spit, a 100 km spit of land between the Baltic Sea and
the Curonian Lagoon with small fi shing villages, pine forests and
endless sand dunes. A ferry from Klaipeda takes us to the Spit
and we do down the spit to Nida. With it location at the Curonian
Lagoon and its combination of old-fashioned fi shing village and
fashionable sea resort, Nida is one of the most attractive places
on the entire Baltic Sea Coast. We visit the High Dunes, Thomas
Mann’s summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming
resort town. In the late afternoon we enjoy a 30 km biking tour
from Nida to Juodkrante before we go back to Klaipeda and
check-in at Hotel Park Inn Klaipeda*** or similar.
DAY 4: KLAIPEDA-PALANGA-LIEPAJAKlaipeda fi rst became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and has a long
history as a German town called Memel. The 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 enjoy a 30 km biking
tour to Palanga, where we make a sightseeing tour and visit the
in the Botanical Gardens with the Amber Museum in the former
Tiskevicius Palace before we continue into Latvia and arrive in
Liepaja. Check-in at Hotel Europa City Amrita**** or similar.
DAY 5: LIEPAJA-JURMALA-RIGALiepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees in the city
and we start the day with a short stroll in the Old Town with its
Trinity Church. Afterwards we drive through the former Duchy of
Courland to Kemeri, where we enjoy a 25 km biking tour through
the Kemeri National Park, The balance of the day is spent for
visiting Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its
wooden architecture and sandy beaches. We reach Riga early
in the late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Europa City Riga*** or
similar.
DAY 6: RIGA-SIGULDA-CESISRiga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest
of the 3 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. In the afternoon we continue to Saulkrasti and do
a 30 km biking tour to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort. We see
the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the ruins of the Castle of the
Knights of the Sword. We continue to Cesis and check-in at Hotel
Kolonna Cesis*** or similar.
DAY 7: CESIS-TARTUCesis is a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and
beautiful gardens. During the morning tour we see the ruins of
the Castle of the Livonian Order and St. John’s Church. We head
to Estonia and the Hanja Nature Park where we do a 30 km biking
tour through the national park and around the Munamagi Hill,
the biggest hill in the Baltic countries at just 300 m. We continue
on to Tartu. Check-in at Hotel Tartu*** or similar.
DAY 8: TARTU-LAHEMAATartu is the university town, where Estonia gained its statehood.
During the morning tour we see the charming Old Town and
the University founded in 1632. After the tour we head for
Lake Peipus and in the middle of the day we enjoy a 40 km
biking tour from Kolka via Kallaste to Raja along the lake.
The balance of the day is spent on a drive to the Lahemaa
National Park. Check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor**** or similar.
DAY 9: LAHEMAA-TALLINNThe day starts with a 45 km biking tour through the Lahemaa
National Park from Vihula via Sagadi and Palmse to Kasmu and
the Kasmu Peninsula and afterwards we continue to 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, out-doors cafés
and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old
medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea
Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the
Medieval Old Town Hall. Check in at Hotel Unique Mihkli*** or
similar.
DAY 10: TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.
Baltic Biking