Option 1 – 3* Hotels for Classic Baltic Tours

Vilnius – Art City Inn ★★★ (2 nights)  

This 3-star hotel is located in the centre of Vilnius. Gediminas Avenue, the main street of Vilnius, is only 200 m away. The Old Town is within 20 minutes’ walking distance.
Lukiškės Square is only 500m from the Art City Inn (Formerly called Europa City Hotel).

Riga – RixWell Konventa Seta Hotel ★★★ superior (3 nights)

This sought after Hotel is located in the historic centre of Riga (Old Town).  All the most popular tourist attractions are in the vicinity of the hotel.
The complex of 7 historic buildings which comprise the hotel is a national architectural monument, located in one of the most ancient neighborhoods of Riga.

Tallinn – Three Crowns Residents ★★★ (2 nights)

Three Crowns Residence is located in one of the main streets of the Old Town some 200 meters off the City Hall Square.
Close by the hotel there are plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes, museums and historic buildings that all contribute to making the place an ideal choice for your stay.

The operator reserves the right to substitute similar hotels

n.b. For all excursions and transfers, the guide and bus will await the clients at their hotel. First, they will pick-up from 3* hotels and then go to 4/5* hotel.
Therefore, guests staying at 3* hotels should be ready to depart 15 min earlier than the time indicated in the programme for each day.

Option 2 – 4* Hotels for Classic Baltic Tours

Vilnius – Hilton Garden Inn Hotel ★★★★ (2 nights)

Set in the central area of the city, just 15 minutes from Vilnius International Airport. Enjoying an excellent location on Gediminas Avenue, where you will find entertainment and shopping. Local attractions include the medieval Old Town.

Riga – 1) Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA ★★★★ (3 nights)

The Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA Hotel is located in Old Riga, the historic centre of the city. Just few steps from the hotel there are most well known tourist attractions and entertainment sites as well as business and trade centres. The hotel has 174 modern and well-furnished rooms and a SPA complex (Wellton SPA Oasis).

Riga – Avalon Hotel and Conference ★★★★ (3 nights) 

With its view over the trade and shopping centre, the Daugava River and the city’s old churches and towers, the Avalon Hotel & Conferences is convenient for business travellers and tourists
alike. Avalon Hotel & Conferences features  111 comfortably furnished rooms, including suites, non smoking rooms and rooms for disabled guests.

Tallinn – Nordic Forum Hotel ★★★★ superior (2 nights)

Next to the heart of Tallinn’s attractive old town, the Nordic Forum Hotel offers high-quality accommodation in a new, modern building. The hotel features 267 spacious guest rooms, Restaurant Monaco with 152 places and a Relax Centre on the top floor, fresh juice bar, sauna, steam sauna, indoor pool and Jacuzzi.

The operator reserves the right to substitute similar hotels

Tour Itinerary – Baltic Tours

Day One (Saturday) – Arrive Vilnius

Arrival in Vilnius, the Capital of Lithuania and check-in to your selected hotel for 2 nights.
At 20.00 hrs you are invited to a welcome meeting in the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel (4 star option) with your representative.
This is less than 10 minute stroll from the Art City Inn (3 star option).

Day Two (Sunday) – Vilnius

After breakfast, take a morning sightseeing tour of Vilnius, including visits to the medieval as well as modern sections of the city.  See the Grand Cathedral of Peter and Paul, the small church of St. Anna–a gem of Gothic architecture – and the University of Vilnius. Afternoon at leisure, or you can join the OPTIONAL pre-bookable tour* to the medieval capital of Lithuania, Trakai, located on Galves Lake (27 km). On this beautifully situated island in the middle of the lake there is a 14th century red brick castle which now houses the History Museum.
Evening at leisure.

Day Three (Monday) – Vilnius – Riga

After breakfast, depart by coach to Riga. En route we will visit the Hill of Crosses – a famous hill with more than a thousand crosses – and the splendid 18^th century Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Kurland.
Lunch is included today.
Arrival in Riga, check-in to your hotel for 3 nights.
n.b. Rundale Palace will undergo roof renovations during 2020

Day Four (Tuesday) – Riga

After breakfast, take a panoramic city tour of Riga. The Old Town will delight you with the colourfully restored merchant’s residences, the fascinating beer cellars and cafes, historical monuments such as the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Powder Tower and more. View the many architectural masterpieces of the early 20th century Art Nouveau period on your tour.
Afternoon at leisure.

Day Five (Wednesday) – Riga

This morning, after breakfast, an OPTIONAL pre-bookable sightseeing tour* to Sigulda, which is situated approx. 50 km NE of Riga.  Sigulda is often called the “Latvian Switzerland” because of the beauty of its landscape. Visit the 13th century Knight’s Castle and the mysterious Gutmana Cave, linked to a romantic medieval love legend.
Afternoon at leisure.

Day Six (Thursday) – Riga – Tallinn

After breakfast, depart by coach to Tallinn. En route, enjoy a stop at the Ethnographical Open Air Museum on the outskirts of Riga, to see traditional Latvian rural buildings, the oldest ones dating from the 17th century. View the Baltic Sea Coast along the way and enjoy a sightseeing orientation of the Estonian Town of Parnu.
Lunch is included today on our journey.
Arrival in Tallinn, check in at the hotel for 2 nights.

Day Seven (Friday) – Tallinn

Estonia – Viru gates Tallinn

After breakfast, your group will enjoy a City tour, visiting Tallinn’s exquisite medieval town, which is now on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Afternoon at leisure.  Alternatively, you can enjoy a pre-bookable OPTIONAL tour* to KADRIORG PARK and PALACE, which was founded 1721 by the Russian Emperor Peter the Great, as a gift to his wife Catherine II to use as summer residence.

Day Eight (Saturday) – Tallinn departure

Breakfast, check out and departure.

Baltic Tours Dates 2021/2022 (Saturday)

Languages:
English and German (all tours)
*Italian guides on these dates (in addition to English and German)

2021/2022 Prices in EUROS per person

Option 1: 3 Star Hotels

EUR 625 per person  (twin/double room)
EUR 840 per person  (single room)

Option 2 : 4 Star Hotels

EUR 780 per person (twin/double room)
EUR 1120 per person (single room)

Price Includes

• Welcome drink
• Accommodation for 7 nights
• Breakfast daily
• 2 lunches on the way (day 3 and day 6)
• Sightseeing tours as per itinerary (see programme)
• Deluxe Coach and English speaking guide services throughout
• Entrance tickets to Rundale Palace & Park and Riga Ethnographic open-air museum
• State and city taxes
• Individual information pack (city guides, maps, restaurant suggestions)

Not Included in Price

• International Flights
• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Gratuities / tips for guides and driver
• Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel
• Visa fees (if required)
• Arrival and departure transfers

Optional Extras 2021/2022

• Optional excursions package:
  EUR 260 per person
  To include:
  Trakai in Vilnius (4 hours)
  Sigulda in Riga (5 hours)
  Kadriorg Park and Palace in Tallinn (3 hours)
  Tour duration includes travelling time
• 1 extra hotel night pre-tour in Vilnius: 
  EUR 36 per person (twin) in 3 * hotels
  EUR 65 per person (single)
  EUR 63 per person (twin) in 4/5* hotels
  EUR 105 per person (single)
• 1 extra hotel night post-tour in Tallinn:
  EUR 46 per person (twin) in 3 * hotels
  EUR 86 per person (single)
  EUR 66 per person (twin) in 4/5* hotels
  EUR 125 per person (single)
• Pre or post-tour accommodation is on request and subject to availability.
• Pre/post tour trips to Vilnius, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, St Petersburg or Poland: on request
• Arrival/departure transfer: Local Taxis are reasonably priced and easy to use.
  Please ask if you prefer to pre-book at €40 per car (max 2 people).
  This will be more expensive than using local services.

Notes for Classic Baltic Tours

For all excursions and transfers, the guide and bus will await the clients at their hotel. First, they will pick-up from 3* hotel and then go to 4/5* hotel.
Therefore, guests staying at 3* hotels should be ready for departure 15 min earlier than the time indicated in the programme for each day.
Rundale Palace will undergo roof renovations during 2020
Remember to check passport and visa requirements for entry
Check current health requirements by looking at the official travel advice website of your own country, or ask your doctor
Tours have English and German speaking guides
Airport Information VILNIUS (VNO)
Airport Information TALLINN (TLL)