FIRST DAY:
Arrival to Helsinki
evening
Arrival at Helsinki airport, meeting with tour leader of Cracovia Travel in the hall of the airport and transfer to the airport. Arrival to the hotel. Dinner in the hotel or in the restaurant.
SECOND DAY:
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THIRD DAY:
Tallin
morning
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with the guide at the reception desk of the hotel and the visit of Tallin: the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built in the 19th century. The cathedral dominates the Lossi Plats and is an imposing testament to the Russian imperialist influence. We also visit the Dominican Monastery, which played an important role in bringing Christianity to Estonia. We have the opportunity to visit the Toompea Castle site, a 13th century castle where the current parliament of Estonia holds its sessions. In the immediate area we will also visit the Toomkirik Lutheran cathedral, founded in 1233, with its impressive carved tombs inside.
afternoon
Lunch at the restaurant in Tallin. Visit of the Open Air Museum in Rocca al Mare district.
evening
Dinner.
FOURTH DAY:
Tallin – Sigulda and Turiada – Riga
morning
Breakfast in the hotel. Check – out. Departure towards Riga.
Arrival to Sigulda: visit of the ruins of Sigulda Castle and the 19th century Kropotkin's Manor House. Departure to Turaida: visit of the 13th century Turaida Castle and the fortification tower, where you can enjoy the picturesque landscape from a bird's-eye view. By the Turaida church under an old linden tree you will find the grave of a young girl - the Rose of Turaida - the heroine of a true love story from the 17th century. The visit to Turaida will end with a walk in a sculpture park dedicated to Latvian folklore.
afternoon
Lunch in Turaida. Departure for Riga.
evening
Arrival to Riga's hotel. Dinner.
FIFTH DAY:
Riga
morning
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit of Riga: we start with a panoramic drive taking in some of the most famous sights of Riga. Our route along the embankment of the River Daugava provides us with wonderful views of the city. Our route takes us to the center of town to the Jugendstil District and Alberta Street, an open-air architectural museum and one of the best collections of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe. Next we drive through the modern part of the city, observing the university building, National Opera, Academy of Arts and central train station. We will then leave our bus at the entrance to the Old Town.
afternoon
Lunch in the restaurant. Our walking tour of the Old Town will include Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Swedish Gates, Large and Small Guild Houses, and the Freedom Monument. During your free time, we recommend a visit to the Museum of the Occupation, dedicated to information about Latvia and its people under two occupying totalitarian regimes from 1940 to 1991 (entrance by donation).
evening
Dinner.
SIXTH DAY:
Riga – Rundale – Vilnius
morning
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for Rundale. Arrival to Rundale: visit of Rundale Palace, an architectural pearl created by architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, designer of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg. Construction of the palace was completed only in 1768 and now it is a magnificent sample of baroque style with elements of classicism, with crystal chandeliers, rich stucco moulding, silk wallpaper, collection of paintings, and frescoes by Italian artists. This is the place where leaders of the state, wishing to receive high guests with really regal honours, hosted the royal couple from Denmark when they visited in Latvia.
afternoon
Lunch in Rundale. Departure to Vilnius.
evening
Arrival to Vilnius.
SEVENTH DAY:
Vilnius
morning
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit of Vilnius: our walking tour will take us to Cathedral Square in the heart of the city. Inside the cathedral we see the famous chapel of Saint Kazimieras, considered an architectural gem. Rising in the distance behind Cathedral Square is the Gedimino Tower, once part of the 14th century defense system. We will also see the baroque Peter and Paul Church, originally built in the 14th century. The Gates of Dawn, on the eastern side of the Old Town, were one of the original nine gates into the city. The original Gothic defensive wall was once over 2 km (1.5 miles) long. From this remaining gate we will walk down through the streets of the old town. Nearby is the Jewish Quarter, with its cobblestone lanes and hidden courtyards.
afternoon
Lunch in the restaurant. Free time.
evening
Dinner.
EIGHTH DAY:
Departure from Vilnius
morning
Breakfast in the hotel. Check – out. Departure for airport.
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