Day 1: Vilnius - ARRIVAL
Arrival in Vilnius, transfer to hotel, check-in and free time.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
Day 2: Vilnius - Trakai - Vilnius
Vilnius is famous for being the most baroque city in the Nordic Europe, for all these little narrow streets and for beautiful panorama with the numerous belfries. During the tour you will visit: Cathedral Square and the Cathedral, Castle Street, Town Hall square, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, St. Ann and Bernadine’s Church known as the Gothic corner of Vilnius, the Gate of Dawn with the holy image of the Virgin Mary, the Jewish ghetto, Vilnius University, Presidential Palace and the Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church, referred as the pearl of Lithuania for the dazzling white and gorgeous decorations made by Italian craftsmen.
Free time for lunch.
After lunch 3 hour guided tour to Trakai located 28 km from Vilnius, where you will discover a beautiful red brick castle built on an island in the middle of the lake.
OVERNIGHT: Vilnius
Day 3: Vilnius - Hill of Crosses - Rundale - Riga
The Hill of Crosses is famous for thousands of big and little crosses built on an old mound making the place unique in the world.
Free time for lunch.
Departure to Rundale Palace known as the only surviving baroque style palace in the Baltic countries. During a guided visit you will discover the beauty and exceptionalness of a master work of the author of the winterplace of St. Petersburg – F. B. Rastrelli.
OVERNIGHT: Riga
Day 4: Riga - Jurmala - Riga
Riga is a city of big inspiration. While walking the streets of old town youwill be able to feel that every corner of it is built by seeking perfectionism. During the tour you will visit: Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s church, guild houses that once belonged to the merchants of Hanseatic League, the Sweden gate, the ensemble of three buildings erected in the Middle Ages and often called the three brothers, St. Jacob’s church, Parliament House, the old Riga Castle, the Tower of Sand, Livu square, Latvian National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Art Nouveau district, the beautiful Statue of Liberty and the surrounding park with its water channels.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon visit of Jurmala – the largest Latvian summer and health resort, only 25 km highway drive from Riga. The town is located on the coast of the Gulf of Riga and occupies a 32 km length coast line.
OVERNIGHT: Riga
Day 5: Riga - Sigulda/Turaida - Parnu - Tallinn
Departure to Sigulda and Turaida, where you will visit the historical part ofthe Gauja National park. During the guided tour you will be acquainted with Turaida castle, Hill of Dainu, Gutmana cave, Sigulda modern castle and Sigulda old caste ruins.
Free time for lunch.
Departure to Parnu, major Estonian sea resort. One hour stop, which includes brief introduction to town’s history and a walk on main Parnu pedestrian street.
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn
Day 6: Tallinn
Tallinn is well known for its lovely Hanseatic old town and beautiful panorama views. Tallinn is remembered by its visitors as a very vivid city where old and modern combines in harmony; and buildings built from the local material – limestone. During the tour you will visit: the upper part of old town called Toompea: Alexander Nevsky Orthodox church built in 1900, the oldest country’s church Toomkirik built in 1233, the Estonian parliament and the upper part of the old town surrounding fortress walls and towers, two different view points for panorama views; lower part of old town: Town Hall, Merchant Guild Houses and a market of local handicrafts.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon visit to Rocca al Mare – Estonia’s ethnographical museum presenting country’s ancient way of life. The museum is located just 15 min drive from the centre of Tallinn. The exposition presents 11 complexes with 72 farm buildings, church, tavern, school and windmills all of them built in 18th-19th centuries.
OVERNIGHT: Tallinn
Day 7: Tallinn – Helsinki
Trip by ferry to Helsinki.
Free time for lunch in Helsinki.
Guided Helsinki tour starts at ferry terminal where you will meet with your local bus and guide. The city can be described as pure Nordic style place which is very compact and modern. For many people Helsinki associates with snow, but during the summer it becomes green thanks to the numerous trees and flower gardens. Its colourful history stretches back over 450 years, but the city’s architecture is extremely modern. All the answers you will find during the tour. During the tour you will visit the very heart of the capital – the Senate Square, which is supposed to be the historical centre, the Presidential Palace, the City Hall, the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. You will stop at the Sibelius Monument and at the Temppeliaukio Church built in rock.
OVERNIGHT: Helsinki
Day 8: Helsinki – Turku - Helsinki
Transfer and visit of the old Finnish capital Turku, which is a home for a number of leading tourist attractions and famous landmarks. During the visit you will see medieval Turku Castle, which was founded at the end of the 13th century and seems to have grown ever since, the Cathedral of Turku, which presides over both the city and the Aura River, the central Kauppatori square as well as many other lovely places that will be presented by local guide.
Free time for lunch.
Enjoy an Aura river and Turku archipelago cruise while watching beautiful Finnish forests and the Baltic sea coast.
Return to Helsinki.
OVERNIGHT: Helsinki
Day 9: Helsinki
Visit of the Suomenlinna – a maritime fortress located off the coast of Helsinki. The construction of the fortress began in 1748 as a bastion fortress of irregular shape. It is built on uneven terrain and on separate islands. Its significance in the subsequent defense of three distinct States – Sweden, Russia and Finland – gives the fortress its own special importance. In 1973 the fortress was transferred to civil administration. Today Suomenlinna is included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites and is one of the most popular sightseeing places in Finland.
Transfer to hotel and free time.
OVERNIGHT: Helsinki
Day 10: Helsinki - DEPARTURE
Transfer to Helsinki airport.
END OF OUR SERVICES
The tour includes:
– 9 overnights in a 3, 4 or 5 star category hotel.
– Breakfasts at the hotels.
– Arrival and departure transfers.
– Transport service during the tour.
– Entrances to Vilnius University, Trakai castle, Rundale palace, St. Peter Church+Panorama Tower, Riga’s Dome Cathedral, Turaida castle, Rocca al Mare,  Turku river cruise and ferry to Suomenlinna.
– Tour leader/driver during all tour and local guides where needed.
– Tour can be changed to meet specific requirements.