Classical Baltics: Vilnius - Riga - Tallinn

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights: Escorted Motor coach Tour

9 days tour, starting on Friday in Vilnius, ending on Saturday in Tallinn

The Classical Baltic Tour is one of Vamos Travels most popular Baltic travel programmes. It is a lovely programme offering first class hotels, guides and a well rehearsed and balanced itinerary. Altogether making it a great Baltic States holiday to treasure for a long time afterwards!

Departure dates
 

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FRIDAY    -    VILNIUS
Arrival in Vilnius - capital of Lithuania. Optional- transfer to your Radisson SAS ASTORIA Hotel****. Check-in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Time to explore Vilnius on your own.

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SATURDAY    -    VILNIUS
Morning - Vilnius sightseeing tour including visits to the medieval as well as modern sections of the city. See the grand Cathedral of Peter & Paul, the small church of St. Anna - a gem of Gothic architecture and the University of Vilnius. Afternoon at leisure.

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SUNDAY    -    VILNIUS
After breakfast sightseeing tour to Trakai (27 km) - the former capital of Lithuania. On the beautifully situated island in the middle of the lake there is the 14th century red brick castle which now houses the History Museum. Afternoon at leisure.

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MONDAY VILNIUS    -    RIGA
After breakfast, departure by coach to Riga. En route visit the splendid 18th century Rundale Palace - the former residence of the Duke of Kurland. Arrival in Riga, check in at Hotel de Rome.

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TUESDAY    -    RIGA
After breakfast you will make a Riga City Tour. The Old Town will delight you with the colourfully restored merchant’s residences, the cosy beer cellars and cafes, historical monuments like the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower and more. View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture. Afternoon at leisure.

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WEDNESDAY    -    RIGA
Sigulda sightseeing tour. Sigulda is often called the "Latvian Switzerland" because of the beauty of its landscape. Visit the 13th century Knight’s Castle, the mysterious Gutmana Cave linked to a romantic medieval love legend. Afternoon at leisure.

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THURSDAY RIGA    -    TALLINN
After breakfast departure by coach to Tallinn. En route sightseeing at the Ethnographical Open Air Museum in the outskirts of Riga to see traditional Latvian rural buildings, oldest dating from the 17th century. View the Baltic Sea Coast, orientation sightseeing of Estonian Town Parnu. Arrival in Tallinn, check in at Radisson SAS Tallinn Hotel****.

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FRIDAY    -    TALLINN
After breakfast Tallinn City tour visiting the medieval Upper and Lower town, Song Festival grounds and Pirita.  Afternoon at leisure.

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SATURDAY    -    TALLINN
Breakfast. Departure. Optional transfers.

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Accommodation in dbl or sgl rooms;
Breakfast;
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary;
Coach and guide services along the route;
State and city taxes;
Individual information package (city guides, maps, restaurant suggestions in each town).
Additional UK office support, personal travel consultant
Foreign – support – on call throughout the duration of the holiday

Optional extras:

Arrival or departure transfer (max. 2 pers.): £28 / private car
Pre/ post and add-on tour to Vilnius, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, St.Petersburg: on request
Pre- or post-tour accommodation at:

***Room prices guaranteed for only 1 extra night