Baltic Capitals
June-September 2012, 10 days/9 nights
Listen, we are looking forward to visit northern Baltic Capitals this summer, would you like to join us? Starting with Riga, continuing to Tallinn and Helsinki with the final destination St. Petersburg – we think it’s a splendid idea! We also get the chance to discover medieval Latvia –the town of Sigulda, the ruins of Episcopal Castle and the Castle of the Knights of the Swords (according to the history they founded Riga town in the year 1201!). The short stop in Parnu, summer resort of Estonia with its sandy beaches should refresh us before visiting the formidable medieval old town of Tallinn. Seeing Finnish archipelago and looking around in Helsinki will give us unforgettable impressions –no doubts. And finally, St. Petersburg! The most European and exclusive city of Russia with its rich history and heritage… So, again, will you join us?
QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the Finnish and Russian parts of the tour
Supplement for MBC06-MBC09
EUR 100.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 100.00 (single supplement)
Codes & dates
10
days
4
countries
>35
objects
Package prices per person
Including:
9 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels
9 x buffet 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, MBC11 and MBC15
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:
Day 1 (Wednesday): Arrival Riga
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Day 2 (Thursday): Riga
Riga, 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 3 (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 4 (Saturday): 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, 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 offered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
Day 5 (Sunday): Tallinn-Helsinki
In 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 6 (Monday): Helsinki
Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours, 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 offers 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 7 (Tuesday): Helsinki-St.Petersburg
Today 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 Radisson Sonya**** or similar.
Day 8 (Wednesday): St.Petersburg
St. 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 splendours 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 offers an optional 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. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian „champagne” and snacks.
Day 9 (Thursday): St.Petersburg
The morning is reserved for 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 afternoon, an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is offered. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.
Day 10 (Friday): St.Petersburg Departure
Optional transfer to the airport.
Tour map
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