Baltics Classical & Russia

Arrival in Vilnius, transfer to hotel, check-in and free time.

OVERNIGHT: 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

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

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

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

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

Departure to Narva a town situated on the border with Russia.

Free time for lunch.

Estonian – Russian border crossing. Arrival in St. Petersburg.

OVERNIGHT: St. Petersburg

The city is the former capital of Imperial Russia, home of the Tsars and one of the world’s beautiful and romantic places. Today St. Petersburg is Russia’s second largest city with a population of over 5 million. It is also known as the center of Russian art, culture and literature. The city is also known as the Venice of the North because of its location on various islands in the Neva River and its many canals and bridges. During the tour you will visit: Nevsky Prospect, Kazan Cathedral and the Winter Palace, Vasilevsky Island, St. Isaac´s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress and Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Free time for lunch.

Visit to the Hermitage Museum. The museum contains over 3 million pieces of art with dates ranging from high antiquity to the present day. Among the Hermitage´s treasures are art works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt and Rubens.

OVERNIGHT: St. Petersburg

Transfer to the town of Pushkin. The Palace and Park of Tsarskoye Selo is aformer country residence of the Russian emperors. Its 3 parks occupy an area of 600 hectares on which are located over 100 architectural monuments: from magnificent palaces and grand monuments to intimate pavilions and park sculptures designed by masters of the Venetian school such as P. Baratta, A. Tarsia and D. Bonazza.

Free time for lunch.

Transfer to Peterhof. This place is famous for the parks, palaces and fountains. In the past, it was used as an exquisite summer residence by the Russian Tsars. You will visit the Grand Palace – the largest and the most famous palace of the residence which was often used for gala receptions.

OVERNIGHT: St. Petersburg

Transfer to the airport or railway station for departure to Moscow.

Free time for lunch on the way.

Arrival in Moscow.

OVERNIGHT: Moscow

Moscow is the largest city in Russia as well as the largest metropolitan area in Europe with a population over 10 million. The city is filled with unique architecture from the Kremlin and Red Square to giant Stalin skyscrapers to new modern office blocks. During the tour you will visit: Vorobyevi Hills where you will get an incredible view of the city from an observation point, Moscow State University which is an example of architecture from the time of Stalin, Novodevichiy Convent, the Diplomatic Village, Victory Park, the Triumphal Arch, Kutuzovsky Prospect, the Arbat and much more.

Free time for lunch.

Tour of the Moscow Metro system and the Old Arbat street. The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. The stations are all uniquely designed with decorative elements including mosaics, statues, marble floors, walls and staircases. The tour will then proceed to Old Arbat street, one of Moscow’s oldest streets.

OVERNIGHT: Moscow

Excursion to the Moscow Kremlin and Kremlin Cathedrals. The Kremlin is a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city´s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury and the workplace of the Russian President. The Kremlin is the center of Russia´s political life and State power and has been home to Tsars, General Secretaries of the Soviet Union and Russian Presidents. The Kremlin has always been the spiritual centre of Russia. You will see several ancient cathedrals on its territory the most famous of which are the Assumption Cathedral, the Archangel’s Cathedral and the Annunciation Cathedral.

Free time for lunch.

Red Square is just outside the Kremlin´s walls. While walking on Red Square you will admire the Mausoleum of Lenin, the clock on the Savior (Spasskaya) Tower – showing the most correct Moscow time, the History Museum, the beautiful Cathedral of the Intercession (the Church of St. Basil the Blessed), Kazansky Cathedral and many other outstanding pieces of Russian architecture.

OVERNIGHT: Moscow

Transfer to Moscow airport.

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