Baltic Tours

6 languages - 20 tours - 200+ departures

Multilingual Escorted Tours Summer 2011

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Table of Contents:balticvision is the largest provider of multilingual escorted tours and city breaks in the Baltic Sea

region. We cater for an increasing number of guests on escorted tours and city breaks in the region.

balticvision distributes its products through an extensive network of reliable and trustworthy tour

operators.

a fi rst class product

Multilingual Escorted Tours

All our tours are multilingual. They are off ered in 6 diff erent languages (English, German, Italian,

Spanish, French and Portuguese). Each tour is conducted in two languages and guests are normally

from a number of diff erent countries. Other guests with the same languages may join in or may

leave during a tour. In some cases guests with more than 2 languages may take a transfer or

participate in an optional tour together.

The tours are escorted by experienced bilingual tour escorts. In some cases the tour escort will be

substituted by a colleague during the tour.

The multilingual escorted tours represent a unique possibility to meet people across the borders

and win new friends. However, it is important that the guests understand the multilingual nature

of the tours in advance.

Service standards

Hotels: We are in general using good centrally located superior 3 star, 4 star or 5 star hotels. Our

most popular tours, the Baltic Highlights tour, the Russian Capitals tour and the Baltic and Russian

Explorer tour, are off ered in a 1st class and a deluxe variant. We reserve the right to change the

hotels. Alternative hotels will be of the same standard as the hotels featured in the catalogue both

in terms of standard and location. Final hotel names will be advised latest 1 month prior to arrival.

Meals: Breakfasts are buff et style at all hotels.

Coaches: Our coaches are new 49-seater 1st class coaches with air conditioning, adjustable

seats, toilet, fridge and possible other conveniences. Depending on sales some tours or segment

of tours and optional tours will be operated with new 1st class minivans with adjustable seats

and air conditioning. For comfort and security we always keep at least 3 empty seats in coaches

and minivans. Passengers are covered by 3rd person liability insurance. Drivers are driving strictly

according to EU regulations. We do not allow smoking in the vehicles. Seating in the vehicles is free.

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Baltic Highlights 4

Baltic Highlights Deluxe 4

Baltic Classical 5

Baltic Capitals 6

Baltic Triangle 8

Polish Capitals 9

Polish and Baltic Jewels 10

The Czar Route 12

The Czar Route Deluxe 12

Russian Capitals 14

Russian Capitals Deluxe 15

Baltic and Russian Explorer 16

Baltic and Russian Explorer Deluxe 16

Scandinavian and Russian Treasures 18

Fabulous Scandinavia 20

Estonian Manors and Resorts 21

Baltic Impressions 22

Baltic Adventure 24

Baltic Hiking 26

Baltic Biking 27

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Tour escorts: Our tour escorts are university graduates and have been specially trained

as guides and as bilingual tour escorts. The tour escorts we use are very experienced

and most have been working for us for many years. The tour escorts will be assisted by

local guides if needed or required.

Quietvox: Tours in Finland and Russia will be operated with QUIETVOX, an audio

communication system for group tours, providing the guests with the fi nest tour guide

system in the world through the application of state-of-the-art technology.

Portage: Portage of one piece of luggage is included at all 4 and 5 star hotels and

railway stations

Visa support: Visa is required for almost all nationalities for tours including Russia and

only for some fewer nationalities for tours covering EU destinations. If visa support is

required we supply that complemantary. We cannot accept any responsibility for guests

arriving without valid passport and visa.

Number of participants: We allow max 45 guests on the same tour. The average

number of guests is around 35. For the Baltic Biking tour we allow max 21 guests on

the same tour and for the Baltic Hiking tour max 31 guests on the same tour. These

tours are often full.

Special features

Arrival and departure transfers: Guests can order private arrival and departure

transfers. By arrival transfer the guests will be met by a driver with a name board

reading their surnames in the arrival hall of the airport. Guests should co-ordinate their

departure transfer with the tour escort.

Welcome letter: On arrival to the hotel the guests will receive a personalized

welcome letter announcing time and place for the welcome meeting.

Welcome meeting: During the welcome meeting the guests will be served a

welcome drink. The tour escort will introduce the program and the optional tours and

the guests will receive various materials such as a personalized program and various

information materials.

in some few cases the restaurants are within walking distance from the hotel (max 10

min walk) and transport is not included. At both hotels and local restaurants additional

drinks can be ordered and paid for at the spot.

Pre- and Post stays

We off er attractive rates for guests who would like to arrive earlier or departure later. Please ask for a

detailed pricelist.

Quality, safety and security

Quality control Our ambition is to render the best possible service and we ask all guests to fi ll out

a service questionnaire evaluating the service. The questionnaires are handed over to the guests during

the welcome meeting and collected at the end of the tour.

Moreover, we are happy to receive feed back in any other form, aiming to help us to maintain and raise

the standards of our product.

Safety and security Safety and security is a major priority in all our operations. We only use

suppliers that guarantee the same thing. We carefully check the insurance and operating licenses of

all our suppliers.

Diplomas for active touring: The participants in the Baltic Biking tour and Baltic

Hiking Tour will receive a diploma for successfully completing active touring in the

Baltic countries at the end of the tour.

More value

Optional excursions and dinners: Our tours come with an extensive choice of

optional excursions and dinners. The optional services can be booked in advance or

during the tour.

The optional excursions feature important highlights not included into the standard

sightseeing tours and always include transport, guide service and entrances.

The optional dinners are either half-board at hotel or special dinners at local restaurants.

Dinners at hotels are either a substantial 3-course set menu or buff et style. The dinners

include ice-water and coff ee/tea. Dinners at local restaurant include a substantial

3-course menu with ice-water and coff ee/tea. In some cases alcoholic drinks, folklore

music or other types of live music is included. We have carefully chosen local restaurants

which are typical of the area and yet something special and which off er good food and

service and good value. The dinners at local restaurants include guide and transport,

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Baltic HighlightsMay-September 2011,

8 days/7 nights

Baltic Highlights DeluxeJune-August 2011,

8 days/7 nights

Dates

Dates

MBH01: 01.05-08.05.11

MBH02: 05.06-12.06.11

MBH03: 12.06-19.06.11

MBH04: 19.06-26.06.11

MBH05: 26.06-03.07.11

MBH06: 03.07-10.07.11

MBH07: 10.07-17.07.11

MBH08: 17.07-24.07.11

MBD03: 12.06-19.06.11

MBD05: 26.06-03.07.11

MBD07: 10.07-17.07.11

MBH09: 24.07-31.07.11

MBH10: 31.07-07.08.11

MBH11: 07.08-14.08.11

MBH12: 14.08-21.08.11

MBH13: 21.08-28.08.11

MBH14: 28.08-04.09.11

MBH15: 04.09-11.09.11

MBD09: 24.07-31.07.11

MBD11: 07.08-14.08.11

MBD13: 21.08-28.08.11

Including:• 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star or 5 star

hotels

• 7 x buff et breakfast

• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice

• Personalised welcome package

• Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter’s Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn

• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours

• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours

• Service of French speaking tour escort on tour MBH03, MBH05, MBH07, MBH09, MBH11 and MBH13 / on all tours (MBD)

• Service of Portuguese speaking tour escort on tour: MBH08, MBH10 and MBH12

• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary

• Portage at hotels

• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva

(MBH), Hotel Radisson Blu Astorija (MBD): EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 pp

• Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion to the Open Air Museum: EUR 40.00 pp

• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp

• Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR 40.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: EUR 40.00 pp

• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 40.00 pp

• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia (MBH) Hotel Savoy Boutique (MBD) to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR 175.00 pp (MBH) EUR 210.00 pp (MBD)

Package prices per person:

EUR 595.00 (double occupancy)

EUR 250.00 (single supplement)




DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUSArrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** /

Hotel Radisson Blu Astoria***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUSVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48

churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour

of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral,

Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old Univer-

sity and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon off ers an optional excursion

to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved

Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the eve-

ning enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas.

DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGAHeading for Riga, the fi rst stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most

holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon

reach the magnifi cent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence

of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we

travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late

afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija****/ Hotel Radisson

Blu Ridzene***** or similar.

DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGABefore we get acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discov-

ering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to

the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigul-

da. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and

see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of

the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon off ers an optional

visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of

18th century country life. The evening off ers an optional organ concert

at the Dome Cathedral.

DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of

the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural

styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome

Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the

Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is

reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort,

famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening

enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.

DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer

resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue

through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early

afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia****/ Hotel

Savoy Boutique***** or similar.

DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern

urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer

with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and

restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city

walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome

Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town Hall.

In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with

a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers

an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to airport.

Baltic Highlights/Baltic Highlights Deluxe

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June-August 2011, 8 days/7 nights

Including:

• 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels


• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or

juice


• Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter’s

Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tal-

linn

• Service of English and German speaking tour es-

cort on all tours

• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort

on tour MCL06, MCL08, MCL10 and MCL12

• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class mini-

vans throughout the itinerary


• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 35.00

for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private mini-

van (4-7 persons)

• 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR 80.00 pp

• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: EUR 35.00 pp




• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg

Palace: EUR 40.00 pp


• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00

for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private mini-

van (4-7 persons)

• Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea):

EUR 175.00 pp




DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva****

or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDA Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48

churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour

of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral,

Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old Univer-

sity and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the

medieval capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai

Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. The balance of

the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon.

Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar.

DAY 3 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDAThe day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to the Curonian Spit, a

thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian

Lagoon with small fi shing villages, pine forests and endless sand

dunes. Our fi rst stop is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we

continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s sum-

merhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town before

we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening off ers an optional Lithuanian

dinner at Restaurant Luja.

DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Klaipeda fi rst became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long his-

tory as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes

us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild

houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau

Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we

embark on a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai. After

that we continue to Siauliai and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of

Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the

afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The

evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the

3 Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural

styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome

Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and

Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is re-

served for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort,

famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening

enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.

DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer

resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue

through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early

afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern ur-

ban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with

its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and res-

taurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city

walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome

Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. In

the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a

visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers an

optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.

Baltic Classical

DatesMCL04: 19.06-26.06.11

MCL05: 26.06-03.07.11

MCL06: 03.07-10.07.11

MCL07: 10.07-17.07.11

MCL08: 17.07-24.07.11

MCL09: 24.07-31.07.11

MCL10: 31.07-07.08.11

MCL11: 07.08-14.08.11

MCL12: 14.08-21.08.11

MCL13: 21.08-28.08.11

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June-September 2011, 11 days/10 nights

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL RIGAArrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar, check-

in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): RIGABefore we get acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discovering medieval

Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the

Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian

legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the

Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon off ers

an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of

18th century country life. The evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome

Cathedral.

DAY 3 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic

capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the

Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish

Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument.

The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea

resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy

an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.

DAY 4 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort

of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North

Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel

Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 5 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The

medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries,

souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us

around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea

Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall.

In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the

Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers an optional medieval

dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

DAY 6 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKIIn the morning we take the hydrofoil from Tallinn to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing

tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki, transfer to Hotel

Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar, check-in. The balance of the day is reserved for

exploring the Finnish capital individually.

DAY 7 (MONDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this

is refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing

Baltic Capitals

DatesMBC02: 07.06-17.06.11

MBC03: 14.06-24.06.11

MBC04: 21.06-01.07.11

MBC05: 28.06-08.07.11

MBC06: 05.07-15.07.11

MBC07: 12.07-22.07.11

MBC08: 19.07-29.07.11

MBC09: 26.07-05.08.11

MBC10: 02.08-12.08.11

MBC11: 09.08-19.08.11

MBC12: 16.08-26.08.11

MBC13: 23.08-02.09.11

MBC14: 30.08-09.09.11

MBC15: 06.09-16.09.11




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tour takes us around the harbors, up central Mannerheim Street and by the

Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit

at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon off ers an optional excursion

to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, an oasis in the midst of the city with cottages,

farmsteads and manors from all around Finland.

DAY 8 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURGToday we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border

into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour

and a visit to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and

check-in at Hotel Park Inn Nevsky**** or similar.

DAY 9 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy

worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly

given the city the title “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing

tour we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the Peter and Paul

Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding

Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon off ers an optional visit

to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening enjoy an optional

visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian

“Champagne” and snacks.

DAY 10 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a visit to Peterhof, an uncontested

masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace,

Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. The afternoon is

reserved an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s

Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was

restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an

optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.

DAY 11 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.

Including:• 10 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels




• Entrances to St. Peter’s Church in Riga, medieval Old Town

Hall in Tallinn, Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg

Castle and Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg

• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all

tours

• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all

tours

• Service of local French speaking guides on tour MBC07,

MBC09 and MBC11

• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans

throughout the itinerary

• Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class)


• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija: EUR 35.00 for

private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan

(4-7 persons)






• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and Visit to Kadriorg Pal-

ace: EUR 40.00 pp


• 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: EUR

45.00 pp

• 3-hour visit at the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 45.00 pp

• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 50.00

pp

• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace:

EUR 70.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s


• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdorovie: EUR 60.00 pp

• Transfer Hotel Park Inn Nevsky to airport: EUR 60.00 for pri-

vate car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 for private minivan (4-7

persons)

• Half board at hotels (10 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea):

EUR 275.00 pp

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DatesMBT02: 10.06-17.06.11

MBT03: 17.06-24.06.11

MBT04: 24.06-01.07.11

MBT05: 01.07-08.07.11

MBT06: 08.07-15.07.11

MBT07: 15.07- 22.07.11

MBT08: 22.07-29.07.11

MBT09: 29.07-05.08.11

MBT10: 05.08-12.08.11

MBT11: 12.08-19.08.11

MBT12: 19.08-26.08.11

MBT13: 26.08-02.09.11

MBT14: 02.09-09.09.11

MBT15: 09.09-16.09.11



• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail

or juice

• Personalized welcome package

• Entrances to medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn,

Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg Castle

and Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg

• Service of English and German speaking tour

escort on all tours

• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour

escort on all tours

• Service of local French speaking guides on tour

MBT07, MBT09 and MBT11

• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class

minivans throughout the itinerary

• Ferry Tallinn-Helsinki OW


• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia:

EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR

55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to

Kadriorg Palace: EUR 40.00 pp

• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR

40.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air

Museum: EUR 45.00 pp

• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum:

EUR 45.00 pp

• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace:

EUR 50.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the

Grand Palace: EUR 70.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to

Catherine’s Palace: EUR 60.00 pp

• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR

60.00 pp

• Transfer Hotel Park Inn Nevsky to airport: EUR

60.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00

for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with

coff ee/tea): EUR 200.00 pp




DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or

similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life.

The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops,

galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing

tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where

we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and

medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered

to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections.

The evening off ers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

DAY 3 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKIIn the morning we take the hydrofoil from Tallinn to Helsinki and enjoy a

refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki,

transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar, check-in. The balance

of the day is reserved for exploring the Finnish capital individually.

DAY 4 (MONDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture

and this is refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital.

The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbors, up central Mannerheim

Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius

Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in the-Rock. The afternoon

off ers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, an oasis in

the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors from all around

Finland.

DAY 5 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURGToday we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the

border into Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short

sightseeing tour and a visit to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive

in St. Petersburg and check-in at Hotel Park Inn Nevsky**** or similar.



given the city the title “The Venice of the North”. During the morning

sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the

Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of

the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon

off ers an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the

evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting

Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.

DAY 7 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a visit to Peterhof, an

uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive

Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks.

The afternoon is reserved an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with

the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished

during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial

celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant

Na Zdoroviye.

DAY 8 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.

Baltic Triangle

9

July-August 2011,6 days/5 nights

Dates

Including:




juice


• Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna

Gora Monastery in Czestochowa and St. John’s

Cathedral in Warsaw

• Service of German and English speaking tour

escort on all tours

• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort

on all tours


MPC07, MPC09 and MPC11

• Service of 1st class coach or 1st class minivan


• Portage at hotel

• Service and VAT

Optional:

• Transfer from airport to Hotel Novotel Centrum

Krakow: EUR 40.00 for private car (1-3 persons),

EUR 60.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00

pp

• Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with

Palace on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Zelozawa Wola: EUR 60.00 pp

• Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale: EUR 40.00 pp

• Transfer from Hotel Novotel Centrum Warsaw to

airport: EUR 30.00 for private car (1-3 persons),

EUR 50.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• Half board at hotel (5 x 3 course dinner with

coff ee/tea): EUR 125.00 pp Package prices per person:



DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOWArrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Centrum

Krakow**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting

DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOWFor half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland and for

centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The

morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the St. Mary’s

Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with

the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon off ers an

optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing

labyrinth of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening

off er an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka.

DAY 3 (THURSDAY) : KRAKOW-WARSAWWe leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we

visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through

the fl at low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the

early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Novotel Centrum Warsaw**** or

similar.

DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAWWarsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously

reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour includes

the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal Castle, St John’s

Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. In the

afternoon is off ered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park

with the Palace on the Water.

DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAWThe morning off ers an excursion to Zelozawa Wola, the romantic

birthplace of the Polish composer and pianist, Frederyk Chopin,

who played an exceptional role in shaping Polish national identity.

The afternoon is reserved for exploring more of Warsaw’s secrets

individually. The evening off ers an optional Polish dinner at

Restaurant Podwale.

DAY 6 (SUNDAY): WARSAW DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.

Polish Capitals

MPC06: 05.07-10.07.11

MPC08: 19.07-24.07.11

MPC10: 26.07-31.07.11

MPC11: 02.08-07.08.11

MPC12: 09.08-14.08.11

MPC13: 16.08-21.08.11

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July-August 2011, 13 days/12 nights

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOWArrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow**** or similar,

check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOWFor half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland and for centuries the

city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour takes

us to the Old Town with the St. Mary’s Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth

Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon

off ers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth

of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening off er an optional Polish

dinner at Restaurant Hawelka.

DAY 3 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW-WARSAWWe leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna

Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the fl at low-laying plain of

Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Novotel

Centrum Warsaw**** or similar.

DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAWWarsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously reconstructed Old Town.

The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the

Royal Castle, St John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. In

the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the

Palace on the Water.

DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAWThe morning off ers an excursion to Zelozawa Wola, the romantic birthplace of the

Polish composer and pianist, Frederyk Chopin, who played an exceptional role

in shaping Polish national identity. The afternoon is reserved for exploring more

of Warsaw’s secrets individually. The evening off ers an optional Polish dinner at

Restaurant Podwale.

Polish and Baltic Jewels

DatesMPB06: 05.07-17.07.11

MPB08: 19.07-31.07.11

MPB09: 26.07-07.08.11

MPB10: 02.08-14.08.11

MPB11: 09.08-21.08.11

MPB12: 16.08-28.08.11




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DAY 6 (SUNDAY): WARSAW-VILNIUSWe continue through the well forested North Poland along the eastern fringe of the

Masurian Lakeland, a myriad of postglacial lakes representing some of the most

beautiful nature in the whole of Poland and continue into Lithuania to reach Kaunas,

a genuine Lithuanian city. We take a stroll in the Old Town with its elegant Old Town

Hall and Gothic cathedral. We continue eastwards and arrive soon in Vilnius. Check in

at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.

DAY 7 (MONDAY): VILNIUSVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The

morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour

of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church,

St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon off ers

an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well

preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening

enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas.

DAY 8 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGAHeading for Riga, the fi rst stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of

Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnifi cent Rundale

Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided

tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga

late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.


Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja

National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of

the Rose of Turaida, and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the

Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon off ers and optional

visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century

country life. The evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

DAY 10 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic

capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking

tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish

Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument.







Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 12 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. The




Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town

Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to

the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers an optional medieval


DAY 13 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.

Including:





• Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora Monastery in

Czestochowa, St. John’s Cathedral in Warsaw, Old University in

Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter’s Church in Riga, and medieval

Old Town Hall in Tallinn


• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours

• Service of local French speaking guides on tour MPB06, MPB08

and MPB10




• Service and VAT

Optional:

• Transfer airport to Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow: EUR 40.00

for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 60.00 for private minivan

(4-7 persons)

• 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR 60.00 pp

• Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: EUR 40.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to Palace

on the Water: EUR 40.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Zelozawa Wola: EUR 60.00 pp

• Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale: EUR 40.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00

pp

• Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp






• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace:

EUR 40.00 pp


• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for

private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7

persons)

• Half board at hotels (12 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR

300.00 pp

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The Czar RouteJune-September 2011,

9 days/8 nights

The Czar Route DeluxeJune-September 2011,

9 days/8 nights

DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL HELSINKIArrival in Helsinki, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar,


DAY 2 (MONDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is

refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour

takes us around the harbors and Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building,

the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-

in the-Rock. The afternoon off ers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-Air

Museum, an oasis in the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors

from all around Finland.

DAY 3 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST. PETERSBURGToday we continue eastbound to St. Petersburg. Shortly after crossing the border into

Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a visit

to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at

Hotel Park Inn Nevsky****/Hotel Sokos Palace Bridge***** or similar.


worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given

the city the title “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing tour

we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the Peter- Paul Fortress, the

Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky

Convent and much more. The afternoon off ers an optional visit to the world-famous

Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky

Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.


masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand

Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. The afternoon is reserved an

optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and

the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St.

Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian

dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.

Th e Czar Route/ Th e Czar Route Deluxe

Dates

Dates

Package prices per person:EUR 995.00 (double occupancy)




MCR03: 12.06-20.06.11

MCR04: 19.06-27.06.11

MCR05: 26.06-04.07.11

MCR06: 03.07-11.07.11

MCR07: 10.07-18.07.11

MCR08: 17.07- 25.07.11

MCR09: 24.07-01.08.11

MCD04: 19.06-27.06.11

MCD06: 03.07-11.07.11

MCD08: 17.07- 25.07.11

MCR10: 31.07-08.08.11

MCR11: 07.08-15.08.11

MCR12: 14.08-22.08.11

MCR13: 21.08-29.08.11

MCR14: 28.08-05.09.11

MCR15: 04.09-12.09.11

MCR16: 11.09-19.09.11

MCD10: 31.07-08.08.11

MCD12: 14.08-22.08.11

MCD14: 28.08-05.09.11

QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the tour

13

DAY 6 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWThe early morning is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour to fashion and

souvenir boutiques on the Nevsky Prospect. Around noon we go to the Moscow

Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train

ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along the River Volga. In the late

afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya****/Hotel

Mariott Grand Moscow***** or similar.

DAY 8 (SUNDAY): MOSCOWThe morning off ers an optional excursion to Novodevichy Convent, a 16th century

cluster of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and

full of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is Moscow‘s most

prestigious resting place after the Kremlin. The balance of the day is reserved for

exploring more of Moscow individually. The evening off ers an optional visit to the

Old Russian Circus.

DAY 9 (MONDAY): MOSCOW DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.

DAY 7 (SATURDAY): MOSCOWMoscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its

onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the

city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing

tour includes all the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the

Theater Square with Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and a

visit to the famous Moscow Metro. In the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion

to the Kremlin grounds with a visit to the cathedrals. The evening off ers an optional

excursion with a cruise on the Moscow River.

Including:• 8 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels (MCR) or at

centrally located 5 star hotels (MCD)




• Entrances to Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg Castle,

Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Metro


• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours

• Service of local French speaking guides on tour MCR08, MCR10

and MCR12 / MCD08, MCD10 and MCD12



• Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd

class)

• Portage at hotels and railway stations

• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza: EUR 80.00 for


persons)

• 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: EUR

45.00 pp

• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 45.00 pp

• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 50.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR

70.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Pal-

ace: EUR 60.00 pp

• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR 60.00 pp

• 3-hour guided shopping tour: EUR 35.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to the cathedrals: EUR

50.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Novodevichy Convent: EUR 55.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion and cruise on the Moscow River: EUR 45.00

pp

• Visit to Old Russian Circus: EUR 70.00 pp

• Transfer Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya (MCR) / Hotel Mariott Grand

Moscow (MCD) to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 per-

sons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)


240.00 pp (MCR) / EUR 300.00 (MCD)

14

May-October 2011, 7 days/ 6 nights

DatesMRC01: 03.05-09.05.11

MRC03: 14.06-20.06.11

MRC04: 21.06-27.06.11

MRC05: 28.06-04.07.11

MRC06: 05.07-11.07.11

MRC07: 12.07- 18.07.11

MRC08: 19.07- 25.07.11

MRC09: 26.07- 01.08.11

MRC10: 02.08-08.08.11

MRC11: 09.08-15.08.11

MRC12: 16.08-22.08.11

MRC13: 23.08-29.08.11

MRC14: 30.08-05.06.11

MRC15: 06.09-12.09.11

MRC16: 13.09-19.09.11

MRC18: 27.09-03.10.11

Including:• 6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels




• Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg and Moscow Metro


• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours

• Service of local French speaking guides on tour MRC08, MRC10 and MRC12

• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary

• Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class)


• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Park Inn Nevsky: EUR

60.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 45.00 pp

• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 50.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR 70.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace: EUR 60.00 pp

• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR 60.00 pp


• 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to the cathedrals: EUR 50.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Novodevichy Convent: EUR 55.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion and cruise on the Moscow River: EUR 45.00 pp


• Transfer Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• Half board (6 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR 180.00 pp




DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURGArrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Park Inn Nevsky**** or

similar, check-in, welcome meeting.



given the city the title “The Venice of the North”. During the morning

sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the

Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of

the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon

off ers an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the

evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting

Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.

Day 3 (THURSDAY) : ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a visit to Peterhof, an

uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive

Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks.

The afternoon is reserved an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with

the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished

during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial

celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant

Na Zdoroviye.

DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWThe early morning is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour to

fashion and souvenir boutiques on the Nevsky Prospect. Around noon

we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed

train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian

landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow

and check in at Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya**** or similar.

DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOWMoscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin

and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade

have made the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world.

The morning sightseeing tour includes all the highlights of the vast city: the

Red Square with Kremlin, the Theater Square with Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow

Hills with Moscow University and a visit to the famous Moscow Metro. In

the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion to the Kremlin grounds with

a visit to the cathedrals. The evening off ers an optional excursion with a

cruise on the Moscow River.

DAY 6 (SUNDAY) : MOSCOWThe day off ers an optional excursion to Novodevichy Convent, a 16th

century cluster of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups

of buildings and full of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy

Cemetery is Moscow‘s most prestigious resting place after the Kremlin. The

balance of the day is reserved for exploring more of Moscow individually.

The evening off ers an optional visit to the Old Russian Circus.


Russian Capitals


Only free sales until 15 days prior to arrival

for MRC03, MRC04, MRC05, MRC06.

Bookings after that on requests

15

June-October 2011, 7 days/ 6 nights

Dates

Including:• 6 overnights at centrally located 5 star hotels



juice


• Entrances to Peter-Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg

and Moscow Metro


escort on all tours

• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour

escorts on all tours


MRD08, MRD10 and MRD12



• Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow

OW (2nd class)


• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Sokos Palace Bridge: EUR

60.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 80.00 for

private minivan (4-7 persons)

• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR

45.00 pp

• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace:

EUR 50.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand


• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to

Catherine’s Palace: EUR 60.00 pp

• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR

60.00 pp


• 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to the

cathedrals: EUR 50.00 pp

• 4-hour excursion to Novodevichy Convent: EUR

55.00 pp

• 3-hour excursion and cruise on the Moscow River:

EUR 45.00 pp


• Transfer Hotel Mariott Grand Moscow to airport:



• Half board (6 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea):

EUR 240.00 pp

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL ST. PETERSBURGArrival in St. Petersburg, optional transfer to Hotel Sokos Palace Bridge***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): ST. PETERSBURGSt. Petersburg is an amazing city. Its imperial palaces and museums enjoy worldwide fame, while the Neva River and the many canals have deservedly given the city the title “The Venice of the North”. During the morning sightseeing tour we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Bleeding Savior, the Nevsky Convent and much more. The afternoon off ers an optional visit to the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum. In the evening enjoy an optional visit to the Nikolaevsky Palace with an exciting Russian folklore show and Russian “Champagne” and snacks.

DAY 3 (THURSDAY): ST. PETERSBURGAn optional excursion in the morning off ers a visit to Peterhof, an uncontested masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. The afternoon is reserved an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St. Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdoroviye.

DAY 4 (FRIDAY): ST. PETERSBURG-MOSCOWThe early morning is reserved for an optional guided shopping tour to fashion and souvenir boutiques on the Nevsky Prospect. Around noon we go to the Moscow Railway Station and board the Sapsan high-speed train bound for Moscow. The train ride takes us through endless Russian landscapes along the River Volga. In the late afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Mariott Grand Moscow***** or similar.

DAY 5 (SATURDAY): MOSCOWMoscow, The Mother of Russia, is a genuine Russian city with the Kremlin and its onion domed cathedrals. The dramatic changes over the last decade have made the city to one of the most dynamic metropolis in the world. The morning sightseeing tour includes all the highlights of the vast city: the Red Square with Kremlin, the Theater Square with Bolshoi Theater, Sparrow Hills with Moscow University and a visit to the famous Moscow Metro. In the afternoon is off ered an optional excursion to the Kremlin grounds with a visit to the cathedrals. The evening off ers an optional excursion with a cruise on the Moscow River.

DAY 6 (SUNDAY): MOSCOWThe day off ers an optional excursion to Novodevichy Convent, a 16th century cluster of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and full of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is Moscow‘s most prestigious resting place after the Kremlin. The balance of the day is reserved for exploring more of Moscow individually. The evening off ers an optional visit to the Old Russian Circus.


Russian Capitals Deluxe

MRD04: 21.06-27.06.11

MRD06: 05.07-11.07.11

MRD08: 19.07-25.07.11

MRD10: 02.08-08.08.11

Only free sales until 15 days prior to arrival

for MRD03, MRD04, MRD05, MRD06.

Bookings after that on requests

MRD12: 16.08-22.08.11

MRD14: 30.08-05.09.11

MRD16: 13.09-19.09.11

MRD18: 27.09-03.10.11





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DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva****/Hotel Radisson

Blu Astorija***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUSVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The

morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour

of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church,

St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon off ers

an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well

preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening

enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas.

DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGAHeading for Riga, the fi rst stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of

Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnifi cent Rundale

Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided

tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach

Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** / Hotel Radisson Blu

Ridzene***** or similar.


Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the

Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian

legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the

Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon off ers

an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of

18th century country life. The evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome

Cathedral.

DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic

capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the

Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish

Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument.







Radisson Blu Olympia****/Hotel Savoy Boutique***** or similar.

DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. The




Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town

Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to

the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening off ers an optional medieval


DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKIIn the morning we take the hydrofoil from Tallinn to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing

tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki, transfer to Hotel

Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar, check-in. The balance of the day is reserved for

exploring the Finnish capital individually.

Baltic and Russian Explorer


Baltic and Russian Explorer Deluxe


Dates

Dates

MXP02: 05.06-20.06.11MXP03: 12.06-27.06.11MXP04: 19.06-04.07.11MXP05: 26.06-11.07.11MXP06: 03.07-18.07.11MXP07: 10.07-25.07.11MXP08: 17.07-01.08.11

MXD03: 12.06-27.06.11MXD05: 26.06-11.07.11MXD07: 10.07-25.07.11

MXP09: 24.07-08.08.11MXP10: 31.07-15.08.11MXP11: 07.08-22.08.11MXP12: 14.08-29.08.11MXP13: 21.08-05.09.11MXP14: 28.08-12.09.11MXP15: 04.09-19.09.11

MXD09: 24.07-08.08.11MXD11: 07.08-22.08.11MXD13: 21.08-05.09.11





Baltic and Russian Explorer/ Baltic and Russian Explorer Deluxe

QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the Finnish and Russian parts of the tour

17

DAY 9 (MONDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is

refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour

takes us around the harbors, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament

Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous

Church-in the-Rock. The afternoon off ers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-

Air Museum, an oasis in the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors

from all around Finland.


Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a visit

to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in at

Hotel Park Inn Nevsky****/Hotel Sokos Palace Bridge***** or similar.




we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the







Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. The afternoon is reserved an

optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace and

the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for St.

Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian






afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya****/Hotel

Mariott Grand Moscow***** or similar.









DAY 15 (SUNDAY): MOSCOWThe morning off ers an optional excursion to Novidevichy Convent, a 16th century

cluster of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and

full of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is Moscow‘s most



Old Russian Circus.


Including:• 15 overnights at centrally located 4-5 star hotels (MXP) or at

centrally located 5 star hotels (MXD)• 15 x buff et breakfast• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice• Personalised welcome package • Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter’s

Church in Riga, medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn, Church-in-the Rock in Helsinki, Vyborg Castle, Peter-Paul-Fortress in St. Peters-burg and Moscow Metro

• Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours• Service of French speaking tours escort on tour MXP07, MXP09

and MXP11 / MXD07, MXD09 and MXD11• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans through-

out the itinerary• Ferry Tallinn-Helsinki OW• Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class)• Portage at hotels and railway stations • Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva (MXP) / Hotel

Radisson Blu Astorija: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 40.00 pp• Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: EUR 40.00 pp• 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp• 3-hour excursion to the Open Air Museum: EUR 40.00 pp• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp• Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR 40.00 pp• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace:

EUR 40.00 pp• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR 40.00 pp• 3-hour excursion to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: EUR

45.00 pp• 3-hour visit to the Hermitage Art Museum: EUR 45.00 pp• Visit to folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace: EUR 50.00 pp• 4-hour excursion to Peterhof and visit to the Grand Palace: EUR

70.00 pp• 4-hour excursion to Zarskoye Selo and visit to Catherine’s Palace:

EUR 60.00 pp• Russian dinner at Restaurant Na Zdrorovie: EUR 60.00 pp• 3-hour guided shopping tour: EUR 35.00 pp• 3-hour excursion to Kremlin and visit to the cathedrals: EUR

50.00 pp• 4-hour excursion to Novodevich Convent: EUR 55.00 pp• 3-hour excursion and cruise on the Moscow River: EUR 45.00 pp• Visit to Old Russian Circus: EUR 70.00 pp • Transfer Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya (MXP) / Hotel Mariott Grand

Moscow to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• Half board at hotels (15 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea): EUR 415.00 pp (MXP) / EUR 510.00 pp (MXD)

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DATES:




Scandinavian and Russian Treasures

QUIETVOX audio communication system in use throughout the Finnish and Russian parts of the tour

DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL COPENHAGENArrival in Copenhagen, optional transfer to Hotel First Vesterbro**** or similar,


DAY 2 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN-OSLOCopenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively city and one of Europe’s most

romantic capitals with its old castles and churches and charming squares and

harbours. The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us with all the city’s treasures:

the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the Royal Castle, Nyhavn with its restaurants

and small boats and the City Hall Square. In the afternoon we embark on the DFDS

Seaways overnight ferry bound for Oslo. The ferry off ers a wide choice of restaurants,

bars, shops and much more.

DAY 3 (SATURDAY): OSLO-GEILOFounded in 1048 Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very pleasant

and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical and modern architecture.

Upon arrival in Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy a walk around

the Frogner Park decorated with the unique sculptures of Gustaf Vigeland. We pass

by the City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the Royal Palace. In the

early afternoon we continue our journey to the beautiful Hallingdal Valley, we visit

Gol and arrive in Geilo, a small town surrounded by mountains. Check-in at Bardola

Hojfj ellshotel **** or similar. Dinner at Hotel.

DAY 4 (SUNDAY): GEILO-BERGENToday we enter the breathtaking Norwegian nature. We continue through the

Hallingdal Valley, known for its folkloric traditions, we cross the Hardanger mountain

plateau and on the descent towards the fj ord we pass the famous Voringsfossen

Waterfall. We cross the Hardanger Fjord by ferry and continue along its shores to

Bergen. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains the history of Bergen

is closely connected with the sea and this is very noticeable in the city, especially

at the city’s picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour introduces us

to this remarkable Hanseatic city with the Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the

traditional Fish Market and the city centre with the Maria Church and Hakon’s Hall.

We check-in at Hotel Clarion Admiral**** or similar.

DAY 5 (MONDAY): GEILO-STALHEIMThe morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning Norwegian fj ord capital.

In the early afternoon we travel to the historical town of Voss, which has a scenic

background of snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue towards the

Naroy Valley and Stalheim, off ering a stunning view down the Stalheim Gorge,

Check-in at Hotel Stalheim**** or similar. Dinner at Hotel.

DAY 6 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM-FLAM-FAGENESToday we continue through the fj ord region with its formidable water-drowned

glacial valleys, fl anked by impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we cross

the Naroyfj ord and reach the village of Flam. In the afternoon the journey continues

along the Aurlandfj ord. We do a photo stop at the famous Borgund Stave Church

before we continue to Fagenes. Check-in at Hotel Quality Fagenes**** or similar.

Dinner at Hotel.

DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): FAGENES-OSLOAfter breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian fj ords behind us and travel back

towards Oslo, which we reach early in the afternoon. The balance of the day is spend

for exploring more of Oslo.

DAY 8 (THURSDAY): OSLO-STOCKHOLMToday we head for Stockholm, passing through Norwegian forests we cross the

border and enter the county of Varmland in Sweden. Throughout the balance of

the day we drive through typical Swedish landscapes with fertile farmland, blue

lakes and thick forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairytales. In the

afternoon we arrive at Stockholm and we check-in at Hotel First Amaranten**** or similar.

MSR04: 09.06-27.06.11

MSR06: 23.06-11.07.11

MSR08: 07.07-25.07.11

MSR10: 21.07-08.08.11

MSR12: 04.08-22.08.11

MSR14: 18.08-05.09.11

MSR16: 01.09-19.09.11

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• Overnight ferry Copenhagen-Oslo OW, inside-cabins

• Overnight ferry Stockholm-Helsinki OW, promenade cabins


• 4 x dinner (3x 3-course hotel dinner and 1 x buff et dinner with wines)

• Welcome meeting

• Welcome package

• Entrances to Church-in-the-Rock, Vyborg Castle, Peter and Paul Fortress and Moscow Metro

• Service of English speaking tour escorts on all tours

• Service of Spanish speaking tour escorts on all tours

• Service of 1st class motor coaches and 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary

• Sapsan high-speed train St. Petersburg-Moscow OW (2nd class)

• Portage at hotels, ferry terminals and railway stations

• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel First Vesterbro: EUR 105.00 for private

car (1-3 persons), EUR 120.00 for private car/minivan (4-7 persons)

• Guests will receive details from tour escort about optional tours in Scandinavia

• Transfer Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 100.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

The most comprehensive and complete tour of Scandinavia

and Russia on the market.

DAY 9 (FRIDAY): STOCKHOLMStockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful

capitals in the world, built on 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden,

the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town

with the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and the city center with its famous City

Hall. The afternoon is free for individual visits.

DAY 10 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM-HELSINKIThe morning is free to explore more of Stockholm individually. Mid-afternoon

we leave for the pier to embark on the Tallink Silja Line overnight ferry bound for

Helsinki. While we travel slowly down the archipelago past numerous islands and

islets we enjoy a sumptuous dinner on board the ship. And afterwards there is a wide

choice of entertainment with bars, shops, casino and much more.

DAY 11 (SUNDAY): HELSINKIHelsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this

is refl ected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. Directly after

disembarkation we start a sightseeing tour, which takes us around the harbors, up

central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and

the Sibelius Monument and the famous Church-in the-Rock. At the end of the tour

we check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza***** or similar.

DAY 12 (MONDAY): HELSINKIThe morning is reserved for exploring more of the Finish capital individually. The

afternoon off ers an optional excursion to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, an oasis in

the midst of the city with cottages, farmsteads and manors from all around Finland.


Russia we arrive in Vyborg, where we take time for a short sightseeing tour and a

visit to Vyborg Castle. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Petersburg and check-in

at Hotel Park Inn Nevsky**** or similar.




we get acquainted with all the splendors of the city: the Peter-Paul Fortress, the







Cascade and Water Avenue and its wonderful parks. The afternoon is reserved

an optional excursion to Zarskoye Selo with the impressive Catherine’s Palace

and the Amber Room, which vanished during World War II and was restored for

St.Petersburg’s tri-centennial celebrations. In the evening enjoy an optional Russian






afternoon we arrive to Moscow and check in at Hotel Holiday Inn Lesnaya**** or

similar.









DAY 18 (SUNDAY): MOSCOWThe day off ers an optional excursion to Novidevichy Convent, a 16th century cluster

of sparkling domes, one of the city’s most beautiful groups of buildings and full

of history and treasures. The adjacent Novodevichy Cemetery is Moscow‘s most



Old Russian Circus.


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DatesMFS04: 09.06-18.06.11

MFS06: 23.06-02.07.11

MFS08: 07.07-16.07.11

MFS10: 21.07-30.07.11

MFS12: 04.08-13.08.11

MFS14: 18.08-27.08.11

MFS16: 01.09-10.09.11

Including:


• Overnight ferry Copenhagen-Oslo OW, inside-

cabins


• 3 x dinner (3x 3-course hotel dinner)

• Welcome meeting

• Welcome package

• Service of English speaking tour escorts on all

tours

• Service of Spanish speaking tour escorts on all

tours

• Service of 1st class motor coaches and 1st class


• Portage at hotels and ferry terminals

• Service and VAT

Optional:

• Transfer airport to Hotel First Vesterbro: EUR


for private car/minivan (4-7 persons)

• Guests will receive details from tour escort about

optional tours

• Transfer Hotel First Amaranten to airport: EUR



DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL COPENHAGENArrival in Copenhagen, optional transfer to Hotel First Vesterbro**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (FRIDAY): COPENHAGEN-OSLOCopenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest and most lively city and one of Europe’s most romantic capitals with its old castles and churches and charming squares and harbours. The morning sightseeing tour will acquaint us with all the city’s treasures: the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the Royal Castle, Nyhavn with its restaurants and small boats and the City Hall Square. In the afternoon we embark on the DFDS Seaways overnight ferry bound for Oslo. The ferry off ers a wide choice of restaurants, bars, shops and much more.

DAY 3 (SATURDAY): OSLO-GEILOFounded in 1048 Oslo is Scandinavia’s oldest capital and today it is a very pleasant and casual city with an interesting jumble of historical and modern architecture. Upon arrival in Oslo we start the morning sightseeing tour. We enjoy a walk around the Frogner Park decorated with the unique sculptures of Gustaf Vigeland. We pass by the City Hall and the main street, Karl Johan, leading to the Royal Palace. In the early afternoon we continue our journey to the beautiful Hallingdal Valley, we visit Gol and arrive in Geilo, a small town surrounded by

mountains. Check-in at Bardola Hojfj ellshotel**** or similar. Dinner

at Hotel.

DAY 4 (SUNDAY): GEILO-BERGENToday we really enter the breathtaking Norwegian nature. We continue through the Hallingdal Valley, known for its folkloric traditions, we cross the Hardanger mountain plateau and on the descent towards the fj ord we pass the famous Voringsfossen Waterfall. We cross the Hardanger Fjord by ferry and continue along its shores to Bergen. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by 7 mountains the history of Bergen is closely connected with the sea and this is very noticeable in

the city, especially at the city’s picturesque waterfront. The afternoon sightseeing tour introduces us to this remarkable Hanseatic city with the Bryggen area of old wooden houses, the traditional Fish Market and the city centre with the Maria Church and Hakon’s Hall. We check-in at Hotel Clarion Admiral**** or similar.

DAY 5 (MONDAY): GEILO-STALHEIMThe morning is at leisure to explore more of the stunning Norwegian fj ord capital. In the early afternoon we travel to the historical town of Voss, which has a scenic background of snow clad mountains. After a break here we continue towards the Naroy Valley and Stalheim, off ering a stunning view down the Stalheim Gorge, Check-in at Hotel

Stalheim**** or similar. Dinner at Hotel.

DAY 6 (TUESDAY): STALHEIM-FLAM-FAGENESToday we continue through the fj ord region with its formidable water-drowned glacial valleys, fl anked by impossible rugged terrain to Gudvangen where we cross the Naroyfj ord and reach the village of Flam. In the afternoon the journey continues along the Aurlandfj ord. We do a photo stop at the famous Borgund Stave Church before we

continue to Fagenes. Check-in at Hotel Quality Fagenes**** or similar.

Dinner at Hotel.

DAY 7 (WEDNESDAY): FAGENES-OSLOAfter breakfast we leave the majestic Norwegian fj ords behind us and travel back towards Oslo which we reach early in the afternoon. The balance of the day is spent for exploring more of the Oslo.

DAY 8 (THURSDAY): OSLO-STOCKHOLMToday we head for Stockholm, passing through Norwegian forests we cross the border and enter the county of Varmland in Sweden. Throughout the balance of the day we drive through typical Swedish landscapes with fertile farmland, blue lakes and thick forests, which evoke an atmosphere of intriguing fairytales. In the afternoon we arrive at Stockholm and we check-in at Hotel First Amaranten**** or similar.

DAY 9 (FRIDAY): STOCKHOLMStockholm – the beauty on the water – is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, built on 14 islands and protected from the sea by Skargarden, the Stockholm archipelago. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and the city center with its famous City Hall. The afternoon is free for individual visits.

DAY 10 (SATURDAY): STOCKHOLM DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.

Fabulous Scandinavia




Kuressaare

VihulaTallinn

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July-August 2011, 8 days / 7 nights

DatesMEM08: 15.07-22.07.11

MEM10: 29.07-05.08.11

MEM12: 12.08-19.08.11

Including:

• 7 overnights at unique 4 star hotels


• 1 x dinner at Restaurant La Boheme


juice


• Entrance to Old Town Hall in Tallinn


escort on all tours


minivan throughout the itinerary

• Ferry Virtsu-Kuivastu-Virtsu


• Service and VAT

Optional:

• Transfer airport to Hotel von Stackelberg Tallinn:

EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 pax), EUR 55.00




• 6-hour excursion around Saaremaa including

visit to Episcopal Castle: EUR 80.00 pp

• 6-hour excursion around Lahemaa National Park

including visit to Palmse Manor: EUR 80.00 pp

• Transfer Hotel Vihula Manor to airport: EUR

80.00 for private car (1-3 pax), EUR 120.00 for

private minivan (4-7 persons)




DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel von Stackelberg Tallinn****, which is located in the restored city estate of Baron Theophil von Stackelberg, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. During the morning walking tour of the Old Town we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections.

DAY 3 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-SAAREMAAAfter breakfast we leave Tallinn for Haapsalu, a coastal city with a turbulent history dating back to 1291 and a favourite retreat of the Russian czars in the 19th century. We take a stroll through the city centre and visit the ruins of the castle before we continue to Virtsu, where we embark on the ferry to Kuivastu on Muhu Island and from here it is only an hour’s drive to Kuressaare and Hotel Grand Rose****, check-in. The late afternoon is reserved using the exquisite spa facilities at the hotel.

DAY 4 (MONDAY): SAAREMAASaaremaa is the biggest Island in Estonia and during the optional 6-hour tour we explore all its secrets. We start with a tour of Kuressaare, the largest town on the island, where many conquerors have left a worthy heritage of Baroque, Gothic and Classicist architecture. We stroll though the town and visit the Episcopal Castle, the best preserved medieval fortress in Estonia. After that we visit the windmills in Angla, the St. Catherine’s Church in Karja and Kali Craters before we return to Kuressaare.

DAY 5 (TUESDAY): SAAREMAA-LAHEMAAThe ferry brings us back to the mainland and we head south for Parnu,

the prime summer resort in Estonia. We do a tour of the resort and a leisurely stroll along the beach. After lunch break we head north through a magnifi cent scenery to Rakvere, a peaceful provincial town still benefi ting from its Hanseatic legacy. We stop to see Rakvere Castle and after that a short drive brings us to the Lahemaa National Park and to Vihula Manor, a large, charming 16th century estate, which has been painstakingly restored to a comfortable hotel and leisure resort. Check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor****.

DAY 6: (WEDNESDAY): LAHEMAAThe Lahemaa National Park has been a protected park since the 1970s and off ers a blend of unspoiled fl ora and fauna, untouched rivers and lakes, small quaint villages and costal towns, sandy beaches and old manor houses. During an optional 6-hour trip we visit the ethnographical village in Altja, the harbour in Vergi and the coastal towns of Vosu and Kasmu. The highlight of the trip is the visit to the Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family. On the way back to Vihula we also see the Sagadi Manor, a 17th century restored manor with a beautiful manor house and delightful parks.

DAY 7 (THURSDAY): LAHEMAAThe day is reserved for leisure and individual activities. Vihula Manor is beautifully set along the Mustoja River forming a pond around which the historical manor buildings are located. Explore the beautiful parks of Vihula Manor, embark on a hiking tour in the vast forested area surrounding the estate, enjoy a picnic in the unspoiled nature, discover more about Lahemaa National Park on a bike, visit the sandy beaches and take a vigorous swim the Baltic Sea or visit the estate’s unique Eco-SPA. The tour is concluded with a fi ne dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme in the main manor house.

DAY 8 (FRIDAY): LAHEMAA DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.

Estonian Manors and Resorts

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MBI02: 03.06-12.06.11

MBI04: 17.06-26.06.11

MBI06: 24.06-03.07.11

MBI07: 01.07-10.07.11

MBI08: 08.07-17.07.11

MBI09: 15.07-24.07.11

Baltic ImpressionsJune-August 2011,

10 days/9 nights

Dates




MBI10: 22.07-31.07.11

MBI11: 29.07-07.08.11

MBI12: 05.08-14.08.11

MBI13:12.08-21.08.11

MBI14:19.08-28.08.11

DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in,

welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESISAfter breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we visit the Manor Houses

in Palmse and Vihula. We continue to Tartu, the university town, where Estonia gained its

statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu

we drive onwards into Latvia to Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins

and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar.

DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUSToday we drive through the Gauja National Park to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort.

We see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the

Sword before we drive around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En route we reach

the magnifi cent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland.

Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late

afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.

DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDAVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning

sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town

with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old

University and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval

capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an

island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive

late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar.

DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDAThe day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km

stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fi shing

villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Our fi rst stop is the Hill of Witches in

Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas

Mann’s summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town before we drive

back to Klaipeda. The evening off ers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja.

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juice


• Entrances to Palmse Manor House, Rundale

Palace, Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter’s

Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in

Tallinn


escort on all tours




• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia:



• 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR

80.00 pp

• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: EUR

35.00 pp

• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR

35.00 pp


• Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR

40.00 pp



• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: EUR

40.00 pp

• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport:



• Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with

coff ee/tea): EUR 225.00 pp

DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGAKlaipeda fi rst became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town

called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone

streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau

Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we embark on a walking

tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai. After that we continue to Siauliai and Cross Hills,

one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in

the afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The evening off ers an

optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

DAY 7 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and

boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town

includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers,

Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved

for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden

architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the

stylish Restaurant La Boheme.

DAY 8 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We

do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests

and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or

similar.

DAY 9 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. The medieval

Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets,

outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city

walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander

Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion

is off ered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The

evening off ers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

DAY 10 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport.

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June-August 2011, 16 days/15 nights



It is also possible to start to Baltic Adventure tour in Riga or Vilnius

DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in,

welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESISAfter breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we visit the Manor Houses

in Palmse and Vihula. We continue to Tartu, the university town, where Estonia gained its

statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu

we drive onwards into Latvia and Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins

and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar.

DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUSToday we drive through the Gauja National Park to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort.

We see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the

Sword before we drive around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En route we reach

the magnifi cent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland.

Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late

afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.

DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDAVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning

sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town

with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old

University and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval

capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an

island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive

late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar.

DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA-NIDAToday we continue to the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic

Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fi shing villages, pine forests and endless sand

dunes. The fi rst stop is at the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida

where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s Summer House and get acquainted with the

charming resort town. Check-in at Hotel Nidos Smilte***.

DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY) – DAY 11 (MONDAY): NIDA With its location at the Curonian Lagoon and its combination of old-fashioned fi shing

village and fashionable sea resort Nida is one of the most attractive places on the entire

Baltic Sea Coast You will be spending a whole week on your own in this small paradise

and there is enough to do: biking on the spit, hiking in the dunes, boating in the lagoon,

swimming in the sea, sun bathing on the sandy beach, playing tennis in the sun, lunching

on smoked fi sh, attending the many summer concerts and enjoying life in full scale.

Baltic Adventure

DatesMBA04: 17.06-02.07.11

MBA05: 24.06-09.07.11

MBA06: 01.07-16.07.11

MBA07: 08.07-23.07.11

MBA08: 15.07-30.07.11

MBA09: 22.07-06.08.11

MBA10: 29.07-13.08.11

MBA11: 05.08-20.08.11

MBA12: 12.08-27.08.11

The tour has one night less in Tallinn and one

night more in Riga

The tour has one night less in Tallinn and one

night more in Vilnius

DatesMBV05: 19.06-04.07.11

MBV06: 26.06-11.07.11

MBV07: 03.07-18.07.11

MBV08: 10.07-25.07.11

MBV09: 17.07-01.08.11

MBV10: 24.07-08.08.11

MBV11: 31.07-15.08.11

MBV11: 07.08-22.08.11

FROM VILNIUS:

DatesMBR04: 15.06-30.06.11

MBR05: 22.06-07.07.11

MBR06: 29.06-14.07.11

MBR07: 06.07-21.07.11

MBR08: 13.07-28.07.11

MBR09: 20.07-04.08.11

MBR10: 27.07-11.08.11

MBR11: 03.08-18.08.11

MBR12: 10.08-25.08.11

FROM RIGA:

25

Including:

• 15 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star

hotels


• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail

or juice


• Entrances to Palmse Manor House, Rundale

Palace, Old University in Vilnius, Thomas

Mann’s Summerhouse in Nida, and St. Peter’s

Church in Riga


escort on all tours (no tour escort Day 06-12

in Nida)



• Ferry tickets Klaipeda – Smiltyne – Klaipeda

and ecological fees for the Curonian Spit


• Service and VAT

Optional:

• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu

Olympia: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3

persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7

persons)

• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: EUR

35.00 pp

• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR

35.00 pp


• Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: EUR

40.00 pp

• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack:

EUR 40.00 pp

• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to

airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3

persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7

persons)

• Half board at hotels (15 x 3 course dinner

with coff ee/tea): EUR 340.00 pp

DAY 12 (TUESDAY): NIDA-KLAIPEDA The last day in paradise. You still have the whole day to enjoy Nida, take a last swim in the

Baltic Sea, make the last stroll through the fi shermen’s village, enjoy a last breathtaking

view of the Curonian Lagoon, do you last bargains in the amber and souvenir stalls in the

pedestrian centre of the resort and shoot your last holiday photos from the Curonian Spit.

Late in the afternoon we board the coach which brings us up the spit and back to Klaipeda.

Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar. The evening off ers an optional

Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja.

DAY 13 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Klaipeda fi rst became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town

called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone

streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau

Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we enjoy a walking tour

around the picturesque Lake Plateliai (2 hours, medium). After that we continue to Siauliai

and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia

and reach Riga in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The

evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

DAY 14 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and

boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town

includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers,

Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved

for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden

architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the

stylish Restaurant La Boheme.

DAY 15 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We

do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests

and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Raddisson Blu Olympia**** or

similar. Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. The

medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir

markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The afternoon sightseeing tour takes us around

the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome

Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. The evening off ers an

optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

DAY 16 (SATURDAY): TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.

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Max 31 persons in the groups

The tours are recommended for guests in normal

physical conditions between 35-65 years


DatesMHI08: 08.07-17.07.11

MHI10: 22.07-31.07.11

MHI12: 05.08-14.08.11





• Entrances to Rundale Palace, Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter’s

Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn




• Ferry tickets Klaipeda-Smiltyne-Klaipeda and ecological fees at

the Curonian Spit


• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia: EUR 35.00 for


persons)

• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: EUR 35.00 pp




• Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for


persons)


225.00 pp




DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINNArrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESISAfter breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we embark on a walking tour through the park (2 hours, medium). We continue to Tartu, the University Town, where Estonian gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu we drive onwards into Latvia to Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar.

DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUSToday we drive through the Gauja National Park to Ligatne Wild-Life Park. We enjoy a walking tour through the park, where bears, deer, elks and other wild animals live in a fenced-off enclosure of natural habitat (2 hours, medium). After a visit to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort, we drive around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En route we reach the magnifi cent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.

DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDAVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old

Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, where do a walking tour in the area around the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve (2 hours, light). The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar.

DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDAThe day is reserved for a full-day tour to the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fi shing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Our fi rst stop is at the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida and embark on a walking tour around the High Dunes (3 hours medium) and get acquainted with the charming resort town before we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening off ers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja.

DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGAKlaipeda fi rst became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai (2 hours, medium). After that we continue to Siauliai and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The evening off ers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

DAY 7 (THURSDAY): RIGARiga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. We do a walking tour on the sandy beaches from Pumpuri to Bulduri (3 hours, light).In the evening we enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.

DAY 8 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINNThe tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of

forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 9 (SATURDAY): TALLINNTallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon we do a walking tour though the Kadriorg Park and the area surrounding the Kadriorg. Palace. The evening off ers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

DAY 10 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.Baltic Hiking

Lahemaa

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DatesVilnius-Tallinn

MBB01: 17.07-26.07.11

MBB03: 04.08-13.08.11

Tallinn-Vilnius

MBB02: 26.07-04.08.11

Bikes are new modern Estonian produced tour

bikes, model comfort and cruiser, 3-6 speeds,

hand or foot brakes, equipped with bike bags,

luggage boots, mudfl aps, refl ectors, bells and

helmet. Child seat available upon request.

Max 21 persons in the groups

The tours are recommended for guests in normal

physical conditions between 35-65 years

Including:• 9 overnights at 3-4-star hotels





• Service of 1st class motor coach throughout the itinerary

• Ferry tickets Klaipeda – Smiltyne – Klaipeda and ecological fees

for the Curonian Spit

• Bicycle rental

• Service and VAT

Optional:• Transfer airport to Hotel Europa City Vilnius: EUR 35.00 for


persons)

• Half board (9 x 3 course dinner with coff ee/tea ): EUR 150.00 pp

• Transfer Hotel Unique Mihkli to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car

(1-3 persons), EUR 55.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)




DAY 1: ARRIVAL VILNIUSArrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Europa City Vilnius***

or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-KAUNASVilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and

48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour include a panoramic

tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius

Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s

Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. In the afternoon

we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the

well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in

Lake Galve. We enjoy a 15 km biking tour in the surroundings of

Trakai. We continue to Kaunas and take a short stroll in the Old

Town with its elegant Old Town Hall and Gothic cathedral. Check

in at Hotel Magnus*** or similar

DAY 3: KAUNAS-NIDA-KLAIPEDAWe get up early to continue the tour in the direction of the

Curonian Spit, a 100 km spit of land between the Baltic Sea and

the Curonian Lagoon with small fi shing villages, pine forests and

endless sand dunes. A ferry from Klaipeda takes us to the Spit

and we do down the spit to Nida. With it location at the Curonian

Lagoon and its combination of old-fashioned fi shing village and

fashionable sea resort, Nida is one of the most attractive places

on the entire Baltic Sea Coast. We visit the High Dunes, Thomas

Mann’s summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming

resort town. In the late afternoon we enjoy a 30 km biking tour

from Nida to Juodkrante before we go back to Klaipeda and

check-in at Hotel Park Inn Klaipeda*** or similar.

DAY 4: KLAIPEDA-PALANGA-LIEPAJAKlaipeda fi rst became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and has a long

history as a German town called Memel. The sightseeing tour

takes us to the Old Town with its narrow cobblestone streets

and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the

Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. We now enjoy a 30 km biking

tour to Palanga, where we make a sightseeing tour and visit the

in the Botanical Gardens with the Amber Museum in the former

Tiskevicius Palace before we continue into Latvia and arrive in

Liepaja. Check-in at Hotel Europa City Amrita**** or similar.

DAY 5: LIEPAJA-JURMALA-RIGALiepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees in the city

and we start the day with a short stroll in the Old Town with its

Trinity Church. Afterwards we drive through the former Duchy of

Courland to Kemeri, where we enjoy a 25 km biking tour through

the Kemeri National Park, The balance of the day is spent for

visiting Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its

wooden architecture and sandy beaches. We reach Riga early

in the late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Europa City Riga*** or

similar.

DAY 6: RIGA-SIGULDA-CESISRiga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest

of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various

architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes

Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates,

Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom

Monument. In the afternoon we continue to Saulkrasti and do

a 30 km biking tour to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort. We see

the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the ruins of the Castle of the

Knights of the Sword. We continue to Cesis and check-in at Hotel

Kolonna Cesis*** or similar.

DAY 7: CESIS-TARTUCesis is a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and

beautiful gardens. During the morning tour we see the ruins of

the Castle of the Livonian Order and St. John’s Church. We head

to Estonia and the Hanja Nature Park where we do a 30 km biking

tour through the national park and around the Munamagi Hill,

the biggest hill in the Baltic countries at just 300 m. We continue

on to Tartu. Check-in at Hotel Tartu*** or similar.

DAY 8: TARTU-LAHEMAATartu is the university town, where Estonia gained its statehood.

During the morning tour we see the charming Old Town and

the University founded in 1632. After the tour we head for

Lake Peipus and in the middle of the day we enjoy a 40 km

biking tour from Kolka via Kallaste to Raja along the lake.

The balance of the day is spent on a drive to the Lahemaa

National Park. Check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor**** or similar.

DAY 9: LAHEMAA-TALLINNThe day starts with a 45 km biking tour through the Lahemaa

National Park from Vihula via Sagadi and Palmse to Kasmu and

the Kasmu Peninsula and afterwards we continue to Tallinn.

Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern

urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer

with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, out-doors cafés

and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old

medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea

Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the

Medieval Old Town Hall. Check in at Hotel Unique Mihkli*** or

similar.

DAY 10: TALLINN DEPARTUREOptional transfer to the airport.

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