Klassische baltische Reise

Classical Baltic Tour
Three Baltic capitals, different and charming, diverse and so rich in medieval treasures, delightful remains of rule of Livonian Barons and Russian Tzars, Unesco protected sites;

Countryside rich in old-time estates and sumptuous palaces, cuisine created by fusion of Slavic, Saxon and Scandinavian inputs;

mighty fortresses telling about borderline of two civilizations, East and West…

Possibilities to expand:
Luxury Baltic Tour (5 star accommodation etc.),
Classical Baltic Tour Plus (add two days in Tzars’ Capital St.Petersbourg to see the other side’s treasures)

Classical Baltic Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 VILNIUS
Flight Paris – Vilnius 13.40 – 17.20
Arrival in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
Vilnius or Wilno, Capital of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches.
Meeting in airport with French speaking guide. Transfer and check in Hotel. 
YOUR GUIDED TOUR STARTS with a welcome drink at 20:00 in the hotel and your information pack.
Dinner in typical Lithuanian Restaurant, possible also folklore dinner (at Restaurant Belmontas or similar).
Overnight in Hotel Mabre Residence or similar.

Day 2 VILNIUS
Breakfast in hotel.
Vilnius morning sightseeing tour, which includes visits to the medieval and modern sections of the city. A panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, Duke Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church,, a gem of Gothic architecture, Old Jesuit University and the Renaissance Gates of Dawn.
Your afternoon is free to explore the city on your own, or we invite to take the OPTIONAL sightseeing tour to Trakai (40 km), the former capital of Lithuania.
The stunning, well preserved red brick 14th century lake castle is beautifully situated on an island in the middle of Galves Lake. The Castle, Residence of Grand Duke, was famously guarded by Crimean Tartar Guard, whose delightful food kibinas can be tried in small typical village houses.
Overnight in Hotel Mabre Residence or similar.

Day 3 VILNIUS – RIGA
After breakfast, depart by coach. Heading for Riga, the first stop is the stunning Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania (Unesco site) and important in neighboring Poland. A short guided tour.
After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale (Ruthenthal) Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland built by the same architect Rastrelli whose best known work is Hermitage – Winter Palace in St.Petersburg. After a guided tour of the Rundale palace (possible lunch in Servant House) we travel amid the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon.
Arrival in Riga, check in at hotel.
Overnight in Hotel Nordic Bellevue or similar.

Day 4 RIGA
After breakfast, you will be taken on a Riga city tour.
Livonian capital and Medieval Free Town Riga, founded in 1201 by the Saxon bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals, the first township of Livonia and boasts a true kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The Old Town will delight you with the colorfully painted merchants’ residences, cozy cafes and beer cellars, showing Saxon origins of city founders, historical monuments like the Barocco Dome Cathedral, Gothic St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the national treasure - Freedom Monument.
Extend the walk to Central Marked placed in Zeppelin Hangars of the First WW – once the largest covered market in Europe.
View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture. Free afternoon reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian summer resort town known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at traditional Latvian or Russian Restaurant.
Overnight in Hotel Nordic Bellevue or similar

Day 5 RIGA - OPTIONAL
Breakfast in hotel.
Today we’ll have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvian countryside.
OPTIONAL sightseeing tour to nearby Segenwold - Sigulda, called by locals the “Latvian Switzerland”, because of the beauty of the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park.
We visit the 13th century Trayden (Turaida) Knight's Castle and listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida, and see Maiya’s Tombstone.
Free afternoon. It offers an OPTIONAL visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious Skansen exposition of 18th century country life. 
In the evening we offer an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Overnight in Hotel Nordic Bellevue or similar.

Day 6 RIGA - TALLINN
After breakfast, depart by coach to Tallinn. En route, You view the Baltic Sea Coast, and take a brief sightseeing tour of the once German, now Estonian seaside town of Pernau / Parnu, for old town Reiter Street and along the sea coast. Arrive in Tallinn and check in at hotel.
Overnight in Nordic Hotel Forum or similar.

Day 7 TALLINN
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, and arguably the most picturesque Baltic city, walled and surrounded by 28 medieval towers, numerous shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés. It’s Upper Town, once residence of powerful Baltic Baron families, is containing Parliament in Rococo palace, incongruously bright Orthodox Cathedral and Protestant Dome, as well as boasting fine viewpoints. The medieval Lower Town is a busy place in the summer, having the oldest Town Hall in Northern Europe, the oldest working Pharmacy in Europe and so on.
After breakfast, the sightseeing tour takes us around the old city walls on a Tallinn city tour, visiting the Upper and Lower towns.
Free afternoon or OPTIONAL tour to Kadriorg Palace, founded in 1721 by Russian Emperor Peter the Great, as a summer residence for his wife, now holding fine art collection. 
The evening offers an optional genuine medieval dinner at the Restaurant Peppersack.
Overnight in Hotel Nordic Forum or similar.

Day 8 TALLINN
Transfer to the Tallinn airport. Departure.
Flight Tallinn – Riga – Paris 08.35 – 13.20

Klassische baltische Reise (guaranteed dep.)

Classical Baltic Tour

Drei baltische Hauptstädte Riga, Tallin (Reval) und Vilnius, sehr verschieden und Bezaubern, so reich in mittelalterlichen Schätzen, entzückende Überreste der Regel von Livonian Baronen und russischen Zaren, hat Unesco Stellen geschützt;

Mächtige Festungen erzählend um Grenzlinie von zwei Zivilisationen, Osten und Westen…

Three Baltic capitals Riga, Tallin and Vilnius, different and charming, diverse and so rich in medieval treasures, delightful remains of rule of Livonian Barons and Russian Tsars, Unesco protected sites;

Countryside rich in old-time estates and sumptuous palaces, cuisine created by fusion of Slavic, Saxon and Scandinavian inputs;

mighty fortresses telling about borderline of two civilizations, East and West…

Classical Baltic Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 VILNIUS
Flight Paris – Vilnius 13.40 – 17.20
Arrival in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
Vilnius or Wilno, Capital of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches.
Meeting in airport with French speaking guide. Transfer and check in Hotel. 
YOUR GUIDED TOUR STARTS with a welcome drink at 20:00 in the hotel and your rich information package.
Dinner in typical Lithuanian Restaurant, possible also folklore dinner (at Restaurant Belmontas or similar).
Overnight in Hotel Mabre Residence or similar.

Day 2 VILNIUS
Breakfast in hotel.
Vilnius morning sightseeing tour, which includes visits to the medieval and modern sections of the city. A panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, Duke Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church,, a gem of Gothic architecture, Old Jesuit University and the Renaissance Gates of Dawn.
Your afternoon is free to explore the city on your own, or we invite You to take the OPTIONAL sightseeing tour to Trakai (40 km), the former capital of Lithuania.
The stunning, well preserved red brick 14th century lake castle is beautifully situated on an island in the middle of Galves Lake. The Castle, Residence of Grand Duke, was famously guarded by Crimean Tartar Guard, whose delightful food kibinas can be tried in small typical village houses.
Overnight in Hotel Mabre Residence or similar.

Day 3 VILNIUS – RIGA
After breakfast, depart by coach. Heading for Riga, the first stop is the stunning Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania (Unesco site) and important in neighboring Poland. A short guided tour.
After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale (Ruthenthal) Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland built by the same architect Rastrelli whose best known work is Hermitage – Winter Palace in StPetersbourg. After a guided tour of the Rundale palace (possible lunch in Servant House) we travel amid the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon.
Arrival in Riga, check in at hotel.
Overnight in Hotel Nordic Bellevue or similar.

Day 4 RIGA
After breakfast, you will be taken on a Riga city tour.
Livonian capital and Medieval Free Town Riga, founded in 1201 by the Saxon bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals, the first township of Livonia and boasts a true kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The Old Town will delight you with the colorfully painted merchants’ residences, cozy cafes and beer cellars, showing Saxon origins of city founders, historical monuments like the Barocco Dome Cathedral, Gothic St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the national treasure - Freedom Monument.  
Extend the walk to Central Marked placed in Zeppelin Hangars of the First WW – once the largest covered market in Europe.
View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture. Free afternoon reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian summer resort town known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at traditional Latvian or Russian Restaurant.
Overnight in Hotel Nordic Bellevue or similar

Day 5 RIGA - OPTIONAL
Breakfast in hotel.
Today we’ll have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvian countryside.
OPTIONAL sightseeing tour to nearby Segenwold - Sigulda, called by locals the “Latvian Switzerland”, because of the beauty of the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park.
We visit the 13th century Trayden (Turaida) Knight's Castle and listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida, and see Maiya’s Tombstone.
Free afternoon. It offers an OPTIONAL visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious Skansen exposition of 18th century country life. 
In the evening we offer an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Overnight in Bern Hotel or similar.

Day 6 RIGA - TALLINN
After breakfast, depart by coach to Tallinn. En route, You view the Baltic Sea Coast, and take a brief sightseeing tour of the once German, now Estonian seaside town of Pernau / Parnu, for old town Reiter Street and along the sea coast. Arrive in Tallinn and check in at hotel.
Overnight in Bern Hotel or similar.

 Day 7 TALLINN
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, and arguably the most picturesque Baltic city, walled and surrounded by 28 medieval towers, numerous shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés. It’s Upper Town, once residence of powerful Baltic Baron families, is containing Parliament in Rococo palace, incongruously bright Orthodox Cathedral and Protestant Dome, as well as boasting fine viewpoints. The medieval Lower Town is a busy place in the summer, having the oldest Town Hall in Northern Europe, the oldest working Pharmacy in Europe and so on.
After breakfast, the sightseeing tour takes us around the old city walls on a Tallinn city tour, visiting the Upper and Lower towns.
Free afternoon or OPTIONAL tour to Kadriorg Palace, founded in 1721 by Russian Emperor Peter the Great, as a summer residence for his wife, now holding fine art collection. 
The evening offers an optional genuine medieval dinner at the Restaurant Peppersack.
Overnight in Bern Hotel or similar.

Day 8 TALLINN
Transfer to the Tallinn airport. Departure.
Flight Tallinn – Riga – Paris 08.35 – 13.20

Tour price 665 EUR
(package price in EURO per person, double occupancy)
Supplement for the single occupancy 170 EUR.

Guaranteed departures:
18.06., 02.07. 16.07., 30.07., 13.08., 27.08.
Tour is guaranteed from 6 participants.

Including:
7 overnights in 4-stars centrally located hotels in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn;
7 Breakfasts in the hotel;
Transfers according to the program with bus, minibus;
Professional Tour leader escort during whole tour;
City Tours, guided excursions, entrance fees to museums as per itinerary;
Information package including mini phrasebooks of Baltic languages!
Services of an French-speaking tour leader / guide
24-hour emergency contact

Price doesn’t include:
Flights: arrival in Vilnius, departure from Tallinn (flight bookings for groups are available upon request)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips
Russian visa (we arrange Russian visas or provide Visa support letter upon request)

Optional:
Guided excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle / 40 EUR per person
Excursion to Gauja National Park / 50 EUR per person
Excursion to the Open Air Museum / 40 EUR per person
Concert of Organ music at the Dome Cathedral: 35 EUR per person
Excursion to Jurmala / 40 EUR per person
Excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace / 40 EUR per person
Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral / 35 EUR per person
Visit Latvian Opera: from 40 EUR per person
Half board at hotels from 15 EUR (3 course dinner with coffee/tea)
Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR 40 per person

Drei baltische Perlen:
Riga, Tallinn, Sankt Petersburg©

Three Baltic Pearls: Riga, Tallinn, St.Petersburg©
Alternative name: Baltic Heritage tour: Riga, Tallinn, St.Petersburg

Drei wichtige Hauptstädte auf baltischer Küste, die reich ist in Erbschaft und Geschichte, geben Ihnen Gelegenheit, kurz in zwei Zivilisationen zu leben.

Sowohl baltischen Länder Lettland als Estland wurden in Livonia, seit 13. Jahrhundert ein Vorposten von Westen gegen russische Zaren vereinigt. Sie bezaubern, mannigfaltig und so reich in Mittelalterlich, Classicist, Barocco und Ars Noveau Schätze, Landpaläste und von Mauern umgebene Alte Städte, die mit Kirchenturmspitzen hochfahren, entzückende Marksteine des Livonian Barons, regieren schwedischer König und späterer russischer Kaiser. Mächtige Festungen erzählen um endlose Konflikte auf diesem Rand von Zivilisationen, spricht örtliche Küche Bände um slawisch, Saxon und Skandinavier Eingaben.

Dann werden Sie vergleichen und werden beide Kulturen vergleichen, die der am besten von Faszinieren St. Petersburg, Stadt von zahllosen Brücken und imposante Classicismusgebäude sehen, hat vergoldet Statuen und Herabstürzenwässer in Peterhof, Sommerpalast des Kaisers. In Sommerzeit werden Sie sogar die berühmte Mitternacht Sonne (Beliye Nochi) erfahren!

Both Baltic countries Latvia and Estonia were unified in Livonia, since 13th century an outpost of West against Russian Tsars. They are charming, diverse and so rich in Medieval, Classicist, Barocco and Ars Noveau treasures, country palaces and walled Old Towns bristling with church spires, delightful landmarks of Livonian Baron, Swedish King and later Russian Emperor rule.
Mighty fortresses tell about endless conflicts on this border of civilizations, local cuisine speaks volumes about Slavic, Saxon and Scandinavian inputs.

Then You will compare and contrast both cultures, seeing the best of fascinating St.Petersburg, city of countless bridges and monumental classicist buildings, gilded statues and cascading waters in Peterhof, Summer palace of Emperor. In summertime You will experience even the famous Midnight Sun (Beliye Nochi)!

It is possible to upgrade this tour:
Luxury Baltic Pearl Tour (5 star accommodation etc.),
Classical Baltic Tour Plus (add two days in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania)

Baltic Heritage tour Itinerary:

Day 1 Riga
Flight Paris – Riga 14.10-17.50
Arrival in Riga. Transfer and check in Hotel. Welcome, information package.
Optional: night walk through lighted Old Riga, late dinner in traditional medieval style or folklore restaurant.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 2 RIGA
After breakfast, you will be taken on a Riga city tour.
Livonian capital and Medieval Free Town Riga, founded in 1201 by the Saxon bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals, the first township of Livonia and boasts a true kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The Old Town will delight you with the colorfully painted merchants’ residences, cozy cafes and beer cellars, showing Saxon origins of city founders, historical monuments like the Barocco Dome Cathedral, Gothic St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the national treasure - Freedom Monument.  
Extend the walk to Central Marked placed in Zeppelin Hangars of the First WW – once the largest covered market in Europe.
View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture. Free afternoon reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian summer resort town known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at traditional Latvian or Russian Restaurant.
Overnight in Hotel

Day 3 RIGA - OPTIONS
Breakfast in hotel.
Today we’ll have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvian countryside.
Optional sightseeing tour to nearby Segewold - Sigulda, called by locals the “Latvian Switzerland”, because of the beauty of the stunning scenery of the Gauja river National Park.
We visit the 13th century Treyden (Turaida) Knight's Castle and listen to the medieval Latvian legend of Maya – the Rose von Treyden, and see Maya’s Tombstone.
Free afternoon. It offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious Skansen exposition of 18th century country life. 
In the evening we offer an optional organ music concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 4 RIGA - TALLINN
After breakfast, depart by coach to Tallinn. En route, You view the Baltic Sea Coast, and take a brief sightseeing tour of the once German, now Estonian seaside town of Pernau / Parnu, for old town Reiter Street and along the sea coast. Arrive in Tallinn and check in at hotel.
Overnight in Hotel.

 Day 5 TALLINN
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, and arguably the most picturesque Baltic city, walled and surrounded by 28 medieval towers, numerous shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés. It’s Upper Town, once residence of powerful Baltic Baron families, is containing Parliament in Rococo palace, incongruously bright Orthodox Cathedral and Protestant Dome, as well as boasting fine viewpoints. The medieval Lower Town is a busy place in the summer, having the oldest Town Hall in Northern Europe, the oldest working Pharmacy in Europe and so on.
After breakfast, the sightseeing tour takes us around the old city walls on a Tallinn city tour, visiting the Upper and Lower towns.
Free afternoon or optional tour to Kadriorg Palace, founded in 1721 by Russian Emperor Peter the Great, as a summer residence for his wife, now holding fine art collection. 
The evening offers an optional genuine medieval dinner at the Restaurant Peppersack.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 6 NARVA  – ST.PETERSBURG (WHITE NIGHTS IN SUMMER TIME)
After breakfast, depart by coach to St.Petersburg. En route, we  make a stop in Narva town, whose most impressive sights are two medieval fortresses narrowly separated by tiny river, one is Narva fortress with mighty Hermann tower, the other – Ivangorod fortress built by Russians, on their side. After this we follow border procedures to leave EU.
Later in evening check in hotel.
In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdorovye.
Overnight in Hotel.
LATE NIGHT SPECIAL OPTION: Raising of city bridges, seen from the deck of ship. Back in Hotel at 02:50.

 DAY 7  ST.PETERSBURG
Late breakfast. During the late morning sightseeing tour, get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the Peter & Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the colorful Church of the Bleeding Savior, places where Dostoevsky lived and notorious Rasputin was assassinated, much more.
The afternoon offers an optional guided visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum and in the evening another optional visit to the Nikolaevski Palace for a Russian folklore show, local "champagne" and snacks.
Another afternoon option: guided tour to Catherine's Palace and the restored Amber Room, which mysteriously vanished during WWII. 
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 8 ST.PETERSBURG – PETERHOF
Excursion in the morning offers a visit to Peterhof and the Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and its wonderful gilded figures and Water Avenue.
Visiting some Russian shopping centre for genuine Vodka at its source and maybe some caviar.
Free afternoon in St. Petersbourg.
Packaging time and the last optional farewell dinner in thematic restaurant.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 9 TALLINN
Transfer to the St. Petersburg airport. Departure.
Flight St. Petersburg – Riga – Paris 09.55 – 13.20

Package price in EURO per person (based on Double Occupancy):

Supplement for the Single Occupancy:
180 EUR in 3* hotels;
225 EUR in 4* hotels.
Including:
8 Overnights in 3 or 4-stars centrally located hotels in Riga, St. Petersburg and Tallinn
8 Breakfasts in the hotel;
Transfers according to the Program with bus or minibus;
Professional Tour Leader escort during whole tour;
City Tours, guided excursions, Entrance fees to museums - as described in itinerary
Price doesn’t include:
Flights: arrival in Riga, departure from Tallinn (flight bookings for groups are available upon request)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Russian visa (we arrange Russian visas and provide invitations upon request)
Optional:
Guided excursion to Gauja National Park / 50 EUR per person
Guided excursion to the Latvian Skansen - Open Air Museum / 40 EUR per person
Concert of Organ music at the Dome Cathedral / from 35 EUR per person
Guided excursion to Jurmala / 40 EUR per person
Guided excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace / 40 EUR per person
Visit of Latvian Opera: from 40 EUR per person
Half board at hotels from 15 EUR (3 course dinner with coffee/tea)
3-hour visit at the State Hermitage Art Museum / 50 EUR per person
Folklore show at Nikolsevsky Palace / 50 EUR per person

Full Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdorovie or similar / 68 EUR

Erstaunlich Baltikum: entdecken Sie Riga, Vilnius und Konigsberg!

Innovative Tour, New Itinerary!
Two Baltic capitals, different and charming, diverse and so rich in medieval treasures, delightful remains of rule of Livonian Barons, Lithuanian Grand Dukes and Russian Tsars, Unesco protected sites;

Countryside rich in old-time estates and sumptuous palaces, cuisine created by fusion of Slavic, Saxon and Scandinavian inputs;

The Curonian Spit - 100 km of narrow stretch of shifting golden sand dunes and tiny fishermen villages, once admired by both Thomas Mann and Jean-Paul Sartre.

Then, completely unique place, once Konigsberg, the East Prussian capital, hometown of Immanuel Kant, now Kaliningrad, with surreal contrasts between remains of old glory and Soviet post-war realities – a must-see!

Possibilities to expand:
Luxury Baltic Surprises Tour (5 star accommodation etc.)

Baltic Surprises Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 RIGA
Flight Paris – Riga 14.10 – 17.50
Arrival in Riga, the capital of Latvia.
Meeting in airport with English speaking guide. Transfer and check in Hotel. 
YOUR GUIDED TOUR STARTS with a welcome drink at 20:00 in the hotel and your rich information pack.
Dinner in typical Latvian Restaurant, possible also folklore dinner
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 2 RIGA
Breakfast in hotel.
Livonian capital and Medieval Free Town Riga, founded in 1201 by the Saxon bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals, the first township of Livonia and boasts a true kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The Old Town will delight you with the colorfully painted merchants’ residences, cozy cafes and beer cellars, showing Saxon origins of city founders, historical monuments like the Barocco Dome Cathedral, Gothic St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the national treasure - Freedom Monument.  
Extend the walk to Central Marked placed in Zeppelin Hangars of the First WW – once the largest covered market in Europe.
View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture. Free afternoon reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian summer resort town known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at traditional Latvian or Russian Restaurant.
In the evening we offer an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 3 RIGA
After breakfast, depart by coach to the magnificent Rundale (Ruthenthal) Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland built by the same architect Rastrelli whose best known work is Hermitage – Winter Palace in StPetersbourg. After a guided tour of the Rundale palace (possible lunch in Servant House) we travel to Jurmala. Free afternoon reserved for visit the vibrant Latvian summer resort town known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 4 PALANGA
After breakfast, we depart to Lithuania. The first stop is the stunning Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania (Unesco site) and important in neighboring Poland. A short guided tour.
Palanga.
Overnight in Klaipeda.

Day 5 CURONIAN SPIT
Breakfast in hotel. The 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 fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Our first stop is the Dead Dune at Pervalka which has buried entire village. After that we continue to once flourishing German resort town 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 offers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Anikes.
Border crossing, travel to Kaliningrad.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 6 KALININGRAD
Breakfast in hotel. Kaliningrad (Калининград) is a picturesque city located at the mouth of the Pregel river. Founded in 1255 as Königsberg, the city was the capital of German East Prussia until the end of World War II. Transferred to the USSR in 1945, it was named Кaliningrad in 1946.
Sandwiched between Lithuania and Poland, it contains reminders of Prussian rule, grand Cathedral, monument to Immanuel Cant, and even more reminders of cruel WWII battles and Soviet realities of Cold War epoch. Immersion in so different reality is possible during our City tour!
Optional Russian dinner.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 7 KAUNAS
Breakfast in hotel. Return to Lithuania. We visit Trakai, the former capital of Lithuania.
The stunning, well preserved red brick 14th century lake castle is beautifully situated on an island in the middle of Galves Lake. The Castle, Residence of Grand Duke, was famously guarded by Crimean Tartar Guard, whose delightful food kibinas can be tried in small typical village houses.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 8 VILNIUS
Vilnius or Wilno, Capital of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches.
Vilnius morning sightseeing tour, which includes visits to the medieval and modern sections of the city. A panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, Duke Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church,, a gem of Gothic architecture, Old Jesuit University and the Renaissance Gates of Dawn.
Your afternoon is free to explore the city on your own, or we invite to take the OPTIONAL sightseeing tour to Trakai (40 km), the former capital of Lithuania.
The stunning, well preserved red brick 14th century lake castle is beautifully situated on an island in the middle of Galves Lake. The Castle, Residence of Grand Duke, was famously guarded by Crimean Tartar Guard, whose delightful food kibinas can be tried in small typical village houses.
Overnight in Hotel Mabre Residence or similar.

Day 9 VILNIUS
Transfer to the Vilnius airport. Departure.
Flight Vilnius – Paris 11.10 – 12.55

Package prices in EURO per person (double occupancy):

Supplement for the single occupancy:
178 EUR in 3* hotels;
200 EUR in 4* hotels.

Including:
8 Overnights in 3 or 4-stars centrally located hotels in Riga, Kaliningrad, Klaipeda and Vilnius;
8 Breakfasts in the hotel;
Transfers according to the program with bus or minibus;
Professional Tour leader escort during whole tour;
City Tours, guided excursions, entrance fees to museums as per itinerary;
Information package including mini phrasebooks of Baltic languages!
Services of an French-speaking tour leader / guide
24-hour emergency contact
Price doesn’t include:
Flights: arrival in Riga, departure from Vilnius (flight bookings for groups are available upon request)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips
Russian visa (we arrange Russian visas or provide Visa support letters upon request)
Optional:
Excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle / 40 EUR per person
Excursion to Gauja National Park / 50 EUR per person
Excursion to the Open Air Museum / 40 EUR per person
Organ music concert at the Dome Cathedral / from 35 EUR per person
Excursion to Jurmala / 40 EUR per person
Visit Latvian Opera: from 40 EUR per person
Half board at hotels from 15 EUR (3 course dinner with coffee/tea)

3-Tage Pauschale: Feines Wochenende in Riga (schmeckt Lettland)

Fine weekend in Riga (try taste of Latvia) ©

Dominating Baltic capital now, once the first city established in Medieval Livonia, proud Hanseatic Free Town, unexpectedly diverse and charmingly rich in medieval treasures, showing strong influences of Saxon founders, rich Baltic Baron Class, rule of Swedish kings and Russian Tsars, Latvian independent rule;

city where Art Noveau, Gothic and Classicist buildings, Catholic, Orthodox and Lutheran churches almost rub sides, where bustling giant market is housed in oversize Zeppelin hangars of First World War, where You can get fine Opera experience followed by Latvian, Russian, Medieval dining experiences; Unesco protected site.

Good reasons to go visit Riga? There are much more!

Fine weekend in Tallinn (try taste of Estonia)
Fine weekend in Vilnius (try taste of Lithuania)

DAY 1 RIGA
Arrival in Riga. Transfer and check in Hotel. Welcome, information package.
Optional: night walk through lighted Old Riga, dinner in traditional medieval style or folklore restaurant.
Another option – musical pub, jazz etc. evening, according to schedules.
Overnight in Hotel Nordic Bellevue or similar.

DAY 2 RIGA
Breakfast in hotel.
After breakfast, you will be taken on a Riga city tour, car / coach and walking tour.
Livonian capital, Hanseatic Riga, founded in 1201 by the Saxon bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals, the first township of Livonia and boasts a true kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The Old Town will delight you with the colorfully painted merchants’ residences, cozy cafes and beer cellars, showing Saxon origins of city founders, historical monuments like the Barocco Dome Cathedral, Gothic St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the national treasure - Freedom Monument.  
Extend the walk to Central Marked placed in Zeppelin Hangars of the First WW – once the largest covered market in Europe.
View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture.
Free afternoon reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala [Yurmalah], the vibrant Latvian summer resort town known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches.
In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at traditional Latvian or Russian Restaurant.
Another option – Latvian National Opera visit, according to Opera schedules.
Overnight in Hotel Nordic Bellevue or similar.

DAY 3 RIGA
After breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Package prices in EURO per person (based on double occupancy):
264 EUR in 4* hotels
242 EUR in 3* hotels

Supplement for the single occupancy:
50 EUR in 4* hotels
40 EUR in 3* hotels

Price includes
Airport transfers
Accommodation in 3 or 4 star hotels, according to order
Breakfast at hotels
Two excursions with English, German, French, Italian or Spanish speaking guides
Entrance fees to museums as per itinerary
Taxes
Information package including mini phrasebooks of Baltic languages!
24-hour emergency contact
*Price is guaranteed when at least 2 persons are booked to the tour

Price doesn’t include
Flight to Riga
Insurance
Personal expenses

Optional:
Organ music concert at the Dome Cathedral: 35 EUR per person
Visit Latvian Opera: from 40 EUR per person
Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR 40 per person (typical Russian dinner, Medieval dinner also available)
Half board at hotels from 15 EUR (3 course dinner with coffee/tea)

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