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THE BALTICS

$ *
From 1145 per person twin share
49
8 DAYS | VILNIUS TO TALLINN
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: 2020: May 16, 30 • Jun 13, 27
• Jul 11, 25 • Aug 8, 22 • Sep 5, 19

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit medieval towns and admire Art Nouveau
architecture
• See the beautiful 18th century Rundale Palace
and roam its magnificent gardens
• Spend a day exploring Riga
• Drive along the Baltic Sea Coast, admiring the
stunning views
INCLUDES
• 7 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• Welcome drink on arrival
Vilnius, Lithuania
• Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
OPTIONS
• Tour can be done independently and in reverse

Riga, Latvia
CLASSICAL BALTICS 8 DAYS

Explore fascinating Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia in Day 5: Riga (B)
comfort. Step back in time and visit medieval towns, Spend the day exploring at your own pace or take an
castles and historic sites. optional tour to Sigulda, where you can visit the 13th
century Knights’ Stronghold (extra charge). Sigulda Kadriorg Park and Palace, Estonia
Day 1: Vilnius is the embodiment of a fairy tale land, complete with
Arrival in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital and make your own castles and stunning views and is just a short day trip
way to your hotel. Later enjoy a welcome drink with your from Riga.
guide. The rest of day is at leisure and you may have
time to take a self-guided tour of the town. Built in the Day 6: Riga to Tallinn (BL)
14th century, Vilnius is quirky, compact and the perfect Drive along the Baltic Sea Coast to Pärnu for a short
place to spend an afternoon browsing. Spend the next stop and some sightseeing. This resort town in
two nights in Vilnius. southern Estonia is divided by the Pärnu River and is a
popular holiday destination during summer. It’s known
Day 2: Vilnius (B) for its long, white sandy beaches, day spas and water
Take a guided morning tour of the city’s medieval and sports. Continue to Tallinn, Estonia’s beautiful capital.
modern quarters. The rest of your day is at leisure, or Spend the next two nights in Tallinn.
join an optional tour to Trakai, the medieval capital of
Lithuania (extra charge). This island town is popular with Day 7: Tallinn (B)
locals and tourists alike and is home to the legendary Take a morning tour of medieval Tallinn. Once
Trakai Castle. the playground of former European powers, this
town exudes a lively yet calm atmosphere with an
Day 3: Vilnius to Riga (BL) abundance of photo opportunities at every turn. Its
Travel by private coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia. modern culture and thriving food scene make it popular
Here, visit the splendid 18th century Rundale Palace, with day trippers and locals. Afterwards, there is the
which is one of two Baroque Palaces built for the Duke opportunity to take an optional tour to the delightful Hill of Crosses, Lithuania
of Courland. These days, the palace hosts events, Kadriorg Park and Palace (extra charge).
banquets, events and even weddings. Later, visit the Hill Finland START/FINISH
of Crosses which has become a popular pilgrimage site. Day 8: Tallinn (B) Sweden OVERNIGHT
The thousands of metal and wooden crosses have been Your tour concludes this morning upon check-out of 2 Tallinn
placed at the site for nearly two centuries and despite your hotel.
attempts to remove it, have endured. Spend the next (B = breakfast, L = lunch) ESTONIA
three nights in Riga.
Russia
Day 4: Riga (B) Riga 3 LATVIA
Explore the delightful Old Town of Riga. Admire the
town’s Art Nouveau architecture before spending the LITHUANIA
afternoon at leisure. Latvia’s capital combines tradition
with contemporary cool. Discover cobblestone streets, Russia Vilnius 2
UNESCO World Heritage Sites and fun local bars.
Poland Belarus

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
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