Accommodation

Option 1 – 3 star Hotels

Krakow – Secesja Hotel ★★★ (2 nights) 

The Secesja hotel is located just a 5-minutes’ walk from Wawel castle. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a minibar and free WiFi. All rooms are comfortably furnished and decorated with stylish details. Each comes with a satellite TV and a modern bathroom with either a bath or a shower, and hairdryer.

Warsaw – Campanile Hotel ★★★ (2 nights)

The Campanile hotel offers modern accommodation with bright rooms that feature a bathroom, satellite TV and free WiFi.  Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a work desk and a tray with tea/coffee making facilities. The Campanile’s Restaurant serves regional, Polish and French dishes.

Vilnius – Panorama Hotel ★★★ (2 nights)

The recently renovated Panorama hotel is located on a hill adjacent to the Old Town and the bus/railway station. The Panorama hotel has 224 modern and comfortable rooms and enjoys fine views of Vilnius city. The restaurant offers European cuisine.

Riga – Hotel Gutenbergs  ★★★ (3 nights)

The Hotel Gutenbergs  is set in 17th and 19th century connected buildings located in the very centre of the old town of Riga, next to the Dome Square and Dome Cathedral. Rooms are decorated in a boutique style and hotel’s restaurant features a summer terrace above the rooftops of the old town and offers meals from seasonal and local products.

Tallinn – Metropol Hotel ★★★ (2 nights)

The Metropol Hotel has 149 rooms and is located in the recently restored Rotermanni part of  the centre of Tallinn. The Metropol Hotel offers high-quality accommodation, a restaurant, café and lobby bar, as well as a beauty parlour and morning saunas.

Option 2 – 4/5 star Hotels

Krakow – Novotel City West Hotel ★★★★ (2 nights)

The Novotel Krakow City West hotel offers its guests spacious, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The rooms have wooden furniture in warm colours, each one with a private bathroom and a hairdryer. Other hotel facilities include a swimming pool, a sauna, massages and the hotel restaurant that serves Polish and international dishes throughout the day.

Warsaw – Novotel Centrum Hotel ★★★★ (2 nights)

The modern-looking Novotel Warszawa Centrum hotel offers great panoramic views of Warsaw. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and a safe. The spacious bathrooms are equipped with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The restaurant serves international dishes and a wide variety of drinks.
There’s also a Wellness Centre with sauna and a wide choice of fitness equipment.

Vilnius – Radisson BLU Royal Astorija Hotel ★★★★★ (2 nights)

Located in the heart of the Old Town, originally built in 1901 and completely renovated in 1998, this hotel offers sophisticated facilities whilst retaining its turn-of-the century charm. The hotel has 119 well appointed rooms, brasserie Astorija and a wellness centre (gym/sauna/pool)

Riga – Semarah Hotel Metropole ★★★★ (3 nights)

Semarah Hotel Metropole is located in a historical building from the 19th century, set in Riga old town. It offers elegant classic-style hotel rooms with free Wi-Fi access.The hotel’s
restaurant, De Commerce Gastro Pub, serves traditional dishes prepared in an innovative way.

Tallinn – Nordic Forum Hotel ★★★★ (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.

Tour Itinerary – Poland & Classic Baltics Tour

Day One (Tuesday): Arrival in Krakow

Check-in after 15:00 hrs at your selected hotel.

At 20:00hrs you are invited to join fellow passengers at the welcome meeting at the Novotel City West Hotel, to meet with your guide.
For guests staying at the Secesja Hotel a return transfer will be provided at 19:30 hrs.

Day Two (Wednesday): Krakow

In the morning, after breakfast, enjoy our Krakow city tour including visits to the Old market square, Cloth Hall, Barbican and City Walls. There will be free time in the centre. Spend time at leisure, or pre-book our early afternoon OPTIONAL pre-bookable tour* to Wieliczka salt mine (with return transfers from hotels and city centre).

In the evening, there is an OPTIONAL pre-bookable* live piano concert of Chopin music at the Chopin Gallery, this includes round trip transfer from hotels and complimentary glass of wine.

Day Three (Thursday): Krakow – Warsaw

In the morning, breakfast and check-out, then departure by coach to the city of Czestochowa and visit to the Jasna Gora monastery, the most important pilgrimage site of Poland. The monastery houses the world-famous picture of Virgin Mary, called ‘Black Madonna’. Lunch is provided en route to Warsaw.
Arrival in Warsaw, check-in at hotel for 2 nights

Day Four (Friday): Warsaw

In the morning, join your guide for a tour of Warsaw, including visits to the Old Market square, St John’s Cathedral and the Royal Castle square with Sigismund column. There will be free time in the city centre.
In the afternoon, there is an OPTIONAL pre-bookable* Chopin Tour (with transfer from hotels). The tour includes a visit to the church of Holy Cross where the urn containing Chopin’s heart is interred, it was brought back to Poland from Paris in 1850 by Ludwika, Chopin’s sister. We also visit the beautiful Lazienki Royal Park with Chopin’s statue and the Fryderyk Chopin Museum.

Evening at leisure.

Day Five (Saturday): Warsaw – Vilnius

In the morning, breakfast and check-out, then transfer to Vilnius, Lithuania. On the way, stop in the picturesque little town of Augustow, located on the river Netta. It is surrounded by beautiful lakes. We take lunch on the way to Vilnius.
Arrival in Vilnius, check-in at hotel for 2 nights.

Day Six (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 Seven (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.

Day Eight (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 Nine (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 Ten (Thursday): Riga to 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 Eleven (Friday): 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 Twelve (Saturday) Tallinn departure

Breakfast, check out and departure.

Tour Dates 2018

Tour Price in EUROS 2018

Optional Excursions

Option 1: 3 Star Hotels
2018 Prices in EUROS per person

EUR 1,100 per person (twin/double room)
EUR 1,450 per person (single room)

Option 2 : 4 and 5 Star Hotels
2018 Prices in EUROS per person

EUR 1,315 per person (twin/double room)
EUR 1,915 per person (single room)

Price Includes

• Welcome drink in hotel in Krakow
• Accommodation for 11 nights
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 4 x lunches (days 3, 5, 7, 10)
• Sightseeing tours as per itinerary (see programme)
• 1st class Coach and English speaking guide services throughout
• State and city taxes
• Entrance tickets to:
  Rundale Palace & Park
  Riga Ethnographic Open-air museum
• 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
• Arrival and departure transfers

Optional Extras

• Optional Excursion Package – discounted price:
  EUR 450per person (saving EUR 85)
  To include;
• Day 2:
  4 hour tour to Wieliczka Salt mine: (EUR 90 p.p.)
  45 min live piano concert of Chopin music (glass of wine included): (EUR 85 p.p.)
• Day 4: 3 hour Chopin tour in Warsaw: (EUR 75 p.p.)
• Day 6: 4 hour tour to Trakai: (EUR 95 p.p.)
• Day 9: 5 hour tour to Sigulda: (EUR 95 p.p.)
• Day 11: 3 hour tour to Kadriorg Palace & Park: (EUR 95 p.p)
• 1 extra night pre-tour in Krakow 2018: 
  EUR 42per person (twin) in 3 * hotels
  EUR 75 per person (single)
  EUR 65 per person (twin) in 4/5* hotels
  EUR 95 per person (single)
• 1 extra night post-tour in Tallinn 2018:
  EUR 39per person (twin) in 3 * hotels
  EUR 70 per person (single)
  EUR 56 per person (twin) in 4/5* hotels
  EUR 105 per person (single)
• Half board supplement – Dinner for 11 nights (excluding drinks) 2018:
  EUR 210per person in 3 * hotels
  EUR 290 per person in 4/5* hotels
• 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

• Tour operates with minimum 2 passengers.
• Due to high occupancy levels, we reserve the right to use alternative hotels, if the featured hotel is unavailable
• Tour is subject to availability
• All tours start / terminate at your hotel.
• Please request optional Auschwitz tour in advance of travel.

Please email info@select-a-tour.com  for further details.