Itinerary – Riga and Tallinn Tour

Day 1

Upon arrival in Riga, make your way to the hotel to check in for 3 nights (private transfer available at additional cost).

Gutenbergs Hotel, Riga.

Check in from 14.00 hrs.

Day 2
After breakfast, our English-speaking tour guide will meet you at reception for an orientation tour of the city on foot. You will see some of the famous landmarks and places to which you may return at your leisure. The tour includes the famous landmarks of Riga such as the House of Blackheads and St. Peter’s Church. Included in the tour is a visit to The Art Nouveau Museum.

 Day 3 

Day at leisure OR alternatively, pre-book our optional tour:

Optional tour to Rundale Palace – 6 hour excursion

The magnificent Rundale Palace was built for the Duke of Courland in the 18th century, and lies just over an hour south of Riga. On this full-day tour, admire the palace’s Baroque and Rococo architecture, stroll around the Versailles-inspired gardens, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant included in the price.

Day 4

After breakfast at your hotel, check out by 12.00 noon.

Make your way to the bus station (private transfer available at additional cost) for you Luxexpress journey to Tallinn.

Upon arrival in Tallinn, make your way to the hotel to check in for 3 nights (private transfer available at additional cost).
4 star Nordic Hotel Forum.
Check in from 14.00 hrs.

Day 5

After breakfast, our English-speaking tour guide will meet you at reception for an orientation tour of the city on foot. On this tour you will discover all the main highlights, – the Latin Quarter where a Dominican monastery was once situated and you will find the houses of merchant and craftsmen guilds in Pikk Street. You will see the churches of the Holy Ghost, St. Nicolas and St. Olaf and you can admire the medieval architecture. You will also visit Upper Town – the town of nobles and knights.

Day 6

Day at leisure OR alternatively, pre-book one of our optional tours:

Optional tour to Kadriorg Palace, Peter 1 House & Pirita area – half day excursion

The House of Peter the Great is the oldest museum in Tallinn, which was opened in 1806 on the orders of Russian emperor Alexander I. Tsar Peter I of Russia acquired the 17th-century building in 1714 and used it as his residence during his visits to Tallinn.  He also acquired the lands surrounding the manor by 1718 and started building Kadriorg Palace, it was named in honour of his wife Catherine I. This Roman Baroque palace is surrounded by a garden of fountains, hedges, and flowerbeds, modelled on Versailles. Pirita is a beautiful and prestigious area just outside of the city centre with a natural beach and a yachting harbour.

OR

Optional Tour to Rocca al Mara Open Air Museum – half day excursion

The Estonian Open Air Museum recreates the Estonian rural lifestyle and national traditions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It consists of nearly 80 historic buildings including farmhouses, mills, net sheds, a village school, a chapel and a fire station.

Day 7

After breakfast at your hotel, check out by 12.00 noon.

Itinerary – Tallinn and Riga Tour

Day 1

Upon arrival in Tallinn, make your way to the hotel to check in for 3 nights (private transfer available at additional cost).
4 star Nordic Hotel Forum.
Check in from 14.00 hrs.

Day 2

After breakfast, our English-speaking tour guide will meet you at reception for an orientation tour of the city on foot. On this tour you will discover all the main highlights, – the Latin Quarter where a Dominican monastery was once situated and you will find the houses of merchant and craftsmen guilds in Pikk Street. You will see the churches of the Holy Ghost, St. Nicolas and St. Olaf and you can admire the medieval architecture. You will also visit Upper Town – the town of nobles and knights.

Day 3 

Day at leisure OR alternatively, pre-book one of our optional tours:

Optional tour to Kadriorg Palace, Peter 1 House & Pirita area – half day excursion

The House of Peter the Great is the oldest museum in Tallinn, which was opened in 1806 on the orders of Russian emperor Alexander I. Tsar Peter I of Russia acquired the 17th-century building in 1714 and used it as his residence during his visits to Tallinn.  He also acquired the lands surrounding the manor by 1718 and started building Kadriorg Palace, it was named in honour of his wife Catherine I. This Roman Baroque palace is surrounded by a garden of fountains, hedges, and flowerbeds, modelled on Versailles. Pirita is a beautiful and prestigious area just outside of the city centre with a natural beach and a yachting harbour.

OR

Optional Tour to Rocca al Mara Open Air Museum – half day excursion

The Estonian Open Air Museum recreates the Estonian rural lifestyle and national traditions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It consists of nearly 80 historic buildings including farmhouses, mills, net sheds, a village school, a chapel and a fire station.

Day 4 

After breakfast at your hotel, check out by 12.00 noon.

Make your way to the bus station (private transfer available at additional cost) for you Luxexpress journey to Riga.

Upon arrival in Riga, make your way to the hotel to check in for 3 nights (private transfer available at additional cost).

Gutenbergs Hotel, Riga.

Check in from 14.00 hrs.

Day 5

After breakfast, our English-speaking tour guide will meet you at reception for an orientation tour of the city on foot. You will see some of the famous landmarks and places to which you may return at your leisure. The tour includes the famous landmarks of Riga such as the House of Blackheads and St. Peter’s Church. Included in the tour is a visit to The Art Nouveau Museum.

 Day 6 

Day at leisure OR alternatively, pre-book our optional tour:

Optional tour to Rundale Palace – 6 hour excursion

The magnificent Rundale Palace was built for the Duke of Courland in the 18th century, and lies just over an hour south of Riga. On this full-day tour, admire the palace’s Baroque and Rococo architecture, stroll around the Versailles-inspired gardens, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant included in the price.

 Day 7

After breakfast at your hotel, check out by 12.00 noon.

Prices and Dates – Riga and Tallinn Tour

All prices are currently on request.
Below is a price guideline per person based on two persons sharing a twin room.
Please ask us for a quote for your preferred dates.

Prices from: €555 Euros per person 

Price Includes:

• 3 nights accommodation in the 4 star Gutenbergs Hotel based on two persons sharing a twin room with breakfast daily.
• 3 nights accommodation in the 4 star Nordic Hotel Forum, based on two persons sharing a twin room with breakfast daily.
• Riga City Tour with English-speaking guide
• Entrance to the Art Nouveau Museum
• Tallinn City Tour with English-speaking guide
• 24-hour emergency contact

Optional Supplements (must be pre-booked):

• Optional excursion to Rundale Palace – 6 hours
  From €295 Euros per person
• Optional half day excursion to Kadriorg Palace, Peter 1 House and Pirita
  From €170 Euros per person
• Optional half day excursion to Rocca al Mara Open Air Museum
  From €170 Euros per person
• Private arrival or departure airport transfer in standard car, based on 2 persons
  From €45 Euros per person per transfer*
• Private transfer package, to include all airport and station transfers in standard car, based on 2 persons
  From €90 Euros per person*

*Please note supplement applies for transfers between 21.00 – 06.00 and on public holidays.

Not included in price:

• International Flights
• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Transfers: arrival and departure or full transfer package available at additional cost
• Optional Excursion to Rundale Palace (available at additional cost)
• Optional half day excursion to Kadriorg Palace, Peter 1 House and Pirita (available at additional cost)
• Optional half day excursion to Rocca al Mara Open Air Museum (available at additional cost)
• Gratuities for guide and driver (at discretion)
• Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel

Accommodation – Riga and Tallinn Tour

Gutenbergs Hotel, Riga

The Gutenbergs Hotel is a boutique-style hotel in the center of the Old Town. Famous for its gorgeous interior, romantic and historical style, and kind personnel, the rooms are traditionally furnished and all have an en-suite bathroom with hairdryer. The rooms have mini-bars, TV and free Wi-Fi.

https://www.hotelgutenbergs.lv/?lang=en

Nordic Hotel Forum, Tallinn

The Nordic Hotel Forum is a modern four-star superior business hotel in the very heart of Tallinn, and underwent a full renovation in August 2021. The hotel offers a very good standard of accommodation on the edge of the picturesque Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rooms are spacious and have an en-suite bathroom, TV, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer. The hotel has a lobby bar and a restaurant.

https://www.nordichotels.eu/

Notes – Riga and Tallinn Tour

• Tour operates with a minimum of two people
• Prices are based on two persons sharing a twin/double room
• Check in after 14.00 hours. Check out by 12.00 noon
• Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted with similar grade hotels
• Please ask for supplement to upgrade your room type
• Tours and timings may vary according to local conditions and substitutions may be made if necessary
• Optional tours subject to availability / local conditions and may be substituted if necessary
• Most museums are closed on Mondays
• Please 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
• Airport Information:
  Tallinn (TLL)
  Riga (RIX)