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Baltic States Extension
Experience of the Old World Charm of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia
Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $2895 |
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| Length: | 7 days |
| Arrive: | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Depart: | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Activity: | Walking, Cultural Adventures |
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Our Trips using this Extension
Days 1-2
St. Petersburg / Tallinn, Estonia
Transfer to the St. Petersburg bus station to board the comfortable Euroline coach (which has air conditioning and a bathroom) and head through the countryside to Tallinn on the Gulf of Finland. The next day, your morning walking tour includes Kadriorg, a summer palace built by Peter the Great and set amid 250 acres of parklands, and a stroll through the park to the Song Bowl, where Estonians defied the Soviet Union in 1988. Also visit Tallinn’s ancient hilltop center, the Toompea Castle, and the onion-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Overnights at hotel in Tallinn.
Days 3-4
Riga, Latvia
By private minivan, head to Riga, Latvia, with a stop en route in Gauja National Park. The next day take a morning walking tour of cobbled streets of the 800-year-old walled center of Riga, including the 14th century Great Guild Hall, which once housed the town’s merchants. Enjoy views of Bastion Hill, the city’s elegant Art Nouveau buildings, and the bridges over the Daugava River. Overnights at hotel in Riga.
Days 5-7
Vilnius, Lithuania
Transfer to Vilnius by private minivan, with a visit en route to Rundale Castle, built by the architect who created St. Petersburg’s winter palace. The next day, enjoy a morning walking tour of Vilnius’ Old Town, with its neo-classical cathedral and festive Pilies Street (“Castle Street”), where folk artists display their wares. Vilnius University is on this street, as well as the 16th century Gates of Dawn, a fine example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Overnights at hotel in Vilnius. Depart via Vilnius International Airport on Day 7.
Extension Costs
Prices are for 2012
$2895 double occupancy per person (4 or more trip members)
$3295 double occupancy per person (2-3 trip members)
Single supplement: $575 (2 or more trip members)
Solo traveler: Please call for details
All costs subject to change
Domina Inn Ilmarine
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights), Tallinn, Estonia
This contemporary hotel was built inside the historic 19th century building that housed Friedrich Wiegan’s Machine Works during the Russian Empire. Re-opened as a hotel in 1999, it's just a five-minute walk from Tallinn’s Old Town and offers all the modern amenities, including a restaurant, bar, and a relaxing sauna with a jacuzzi and fireplace.
Domina Inn Riga
Days 3 to 4 (2 nights), Riga, Latvia
Located in the Art Nouveau and embassy neighborhood of Riga, the hotel is about a 10-minute walk through a leafy park to the charming Old Town and main landmarks of the city. It offers comfortable rooms and an Italian-themed restaurant.
Hotel Artis
Days 5 to 6 (2 nights), Vilnius, Lithuania
Located in the Old Town of Vilnius, the Artis is in a renovated 19th century building within easy walking distance of the cathedral, museums, shopping, and nightlife of the capital. There are two restaurants, a cozy bar, and an open-air terrace.
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.