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THE BALTICS

$ *
From 1225 per person twin share
45
8 DAYS | VILNIUS TO TALLINN
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: 2020: Mar 29 • Apr 5, 12, 26
• May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Jun 7, 14, 21, 28
• Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 • Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 • Oct 4

HIGHLIGHTS
Riga, Latvia • See the world’s best preserved Hanseatic town
centres in Tallinn
• Visit the holy site of the Hill of Crosses
BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS 8 DAYS • Explore Latvia’s capital city, Riga
• Wander through the town of Vilnius
Get to know the beautiful cities and towns of the Day 5: Riga (B)
Baltics. Stroll through cobblestone streets and Explore the largest of the three Baltic capitals, as you INCLUDES
marvel at the Baroque and medieval architecture. take in many of the city’s most popular sites. The tour • 7 nights accommodation • Meals as specified
includes the Central Market, St Peter’s Church, the
Day 1: Vilnius Freedom Monument, the House of the Black Heads and • Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
After arriving in Vilnius, be transferred to your hotel the Riga Cathedral. • Local English-speaking Tour Escort
where you will meet your fellow travellers and Tour • Travel by air-conditioned coach
Escort. Spend the next two nights in Vilnius. Day 6: Riga to Tallinn (B)
Today, head to the third country in this Baltic journey,
Day 2: Vilnius (B) Estonia. Visit the summer resort town of Pärnu, then OPTIONS
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vilnius that includes a continue to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Spend the • Upgrade to a Deluxe package
walking tour of the famous Old Town. The rest of your next two nights in Tallinn.
afternoon is at leisure.
Day 7: Tallinn (B) START/FINISH 2 Tallinn
Day 3: Vilnius to Riga (B) Tallinn’s medieval town is one of the best in Europe. OVERNIGHT
Before crossing the border of Latvia, visit the world- Enjoy a guided city tour that includes the Dome Church
famous Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites in the and Toompea Castle. The city is an exciting mix of old ESTONIA
Baltics. Afterwards, discover the magnificent Rundale and new and easy to explore on foot.
Palace with its stunning gardens. Spend the next three Russia
nights in Riga. Day 8: Tallinn (B) Riga 3 LATVIA
Your tour concludes this morning upon check-out of
Day 4: Riga (B) your hotel.
Discover the local culture of Riga with a series of
optional excursions (extra charge) or spend the day at (B = breakfast)
leisure. This Latvian capital boasts a pedestrian-only LITHUANIA
old town that hosts numerous shops, restaurants, bars Belarus
and nightclubs. Vilnius 2

$ *
From 1755 per person twin share
45
10 DAYS | TALLINN TO TALLINN
TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
DEPARTS: 2020: May 8, 22 • Jun 5, 12, 19, 26
• Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 • Sep 4

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the medieval castle ruins in the town of Cesis
• Explore the beautiful capital of Riga
Vilnius, Lithuania
• Sip a beer and watch the world go by in the port
town of Klaipeda
BALTIC IMPRESSIONS 10 DAYS • Discover the allure of the lively city of Tallinn
INCLUDES
Going beyond the capitals, this tour delves deeper Day 6: Klaipeda to Riga (B)
into the Baltic culture, taking in unforgettable Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of Klaipeda before heading • 9 nights accommodation
experiences from this fascinating part of Europe. to Samogitia National Park. Afterwards, visit the world- • Meals as specified
famous Hill of Crosses before travelling to Riga. Spend • Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
Day 1: Tallinn the next two nights in Riga.
After arriving in Tallinn, make your own way to your hotel • Local English-speaking Tour Escort
and meet your fellow travellers and Tour Escort. Overnight Day 7: Riga (B) • Travel by air-conditioned coach
in Tallinn. Explore the largest of the Baltic capitals during a guided • Luggage handling
city tour. With a fascinating 800 year history, it’s also the
Day 2: Tallinn to Cesis (B) perfect place for history buffs, museum aficionados and
After a quick stop at Tartu, a university town, arrive in the UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites.
medieval town of Cesis, full of winding streets, castles
and gardens. Overnight in Cesis. Day 8: Riga to Tallinn (B)
Visit the summer resort town of Pärnu. If time permits,
Day 3: Cesis to Vilnius (B) stroll the promenade and pull up a seat at one of the START/FINISH 3 Tallinn
OVERNIGHT
Crossing into Lithuania, stop at Sigulda, a popular numerous bars, cafés and restaurants that line the ESTONIA
holiday resort town, with famous castle ruins and beach. Then continue to Tallinn. Spend the next two
the magnificent Rundale Palace. Continue to Vilnius. nights in Tallinn.
Overnight in Vilnius. Day 9: Tallinn (B) Russia
Day 4: Vilnius to Klaipeda (B) This morning, explore the world-famous old town during a 2 1 Cesis
This morning, explore Vilnius on a guided city tour, visiting guided city tour and enjoy time at leisure in the afternoon. Riga LATVIA
the Old Town and the Vilnius Cathedral. Spend the next
two nights in Klaipeda. Day 10: Tallinn (B)
Your tour concludes this morning upon check-out of Klaipeda 2 LITHUANIA
Day 5: Klaipeda (B) your hotel.
Discover this quaint port city at leisure or take an optional Belarus
excursion to the Curonian Spit (extra charge). (B = breakfast) 1
Vilnius
* 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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