8 Days/7 Nights Escorted Motorcoach Tour, Starting on Friday in Vilnius, ending on Friday in Tallinn

FRIDAY VILNIUS
Arrival in Vilnius - capital of Lithuania. Optional- transfer to Radisson SAS ASTORIJA Hotel*****. Check-in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Time to explore Vilnius on your own.

SATURDAY VILNIUS
Morning Vilnius sightseeing tour including visits to the medieval as well as modern sections of the city. See the grand Cathedral of Peter & Paul, the small church of St. Anna - a gem of Gothic architecture and University of Vilnius.
Optional: Afternoon sightseeing tour to Trakai (27 km) - the former capital of Lithuania. On the beautifully situated island in the middle of a lake is the 14th century red brick castle that now houses the Art Museum.

SUNDAY VILNIUS - RIGA
After breakfast departure by coach to Riga. En route visit the splendid 18th century Rundale Palace - the former residence of the Duke of Kurland.
Arrival in Riga, check in at Hotel de Rome***** in the city centre.

MONDAY RIGA
After breakfast Riga City Tour. The Old Town will delight you - the colourful restored merchant's residences, the cosy beer cellars and cafes, historical monuments like the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower and more. View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture. Afternoon at leisure.

TUESDAY RIGA
Option: Sigulda sightseeing tour (USD 24/person). Sigulda is often called the "Latvian Switzerland" because of the beauty of its landscape. Visit the 13th century Knight's Castle, the mysterious Gutmana Cave linked to a romantic medieval love legend.

WEDNESDAY RIGA - TALLINN
After breakfast departure by coach to Tallinn. En route sightseeing to Ethnographical Open - Air Museum in the outskirts of Riga to see traditional Latvian rural buildings, oldest dating from 17th century. View the Baltic Sea Coast, orientation sightseeing of Estonian Town Parnu.
Arrival in Tallinn, check in at Radisson SAS Tallinn Hotel****.

THURSDAY TALLINN
After breakfast Tallinn City tour visiting the medieval Upper and Lower town, Song Festival grounds and Pirita. Afternoon at leisure.

FRIDAY TALLINN
Breakfast. Departure. Optional - transfers.

PRICE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in dbl or sgl rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- Coach and guide services along the route
- State and city taxes
- Individual info package (city guides & maps, restaurant suggestions) for each city.

2 nights stay in Vilnius Radisson SAS ASTORIA Hotel*****
3 nights stay in Riga Hotel de Roma*****
2 nights stay in Tallinn Radisson SAS Tallinn Hotel****

Less than two hours from Helsinki by a fast ferryboat lies Tallinn, gateway to the rest of the Baltic Republics. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all have a long and rich history, which is very much present everywhere, especially in the old parts of their capital cities.

Departures:
June 2, 16, 30,
July 14, 28,
August 11, 25

Duration 7 days / 6 nights

Meeting Point and Time in Helsinki
In the Kanava Terminal at Katajanokka by the Nordic Jet Line group check-in counter one hour prior to departure time.

Tour includes
- accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with bath or shower
- 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
- transportation by private coach
- fast catamaran ferry between Helsinki and Tallinn
- sightseeing in Tallinn, Vilnius, Kaunas and Riga with English-speaking local guides
- visits and entrance fees according to the programme
- multilingual tour leader
- service charges and taxes on included items

Day 1: Helsinki-Tallinn-Pärnu
Day 2: Pärnu-Vilnius
Day 3: Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius
Day 4: Vilnius-Kaunas-Siauliai-Riga
Day 5: Riga
Day 6: Riga-Valga-Tartu-Tallinn
Day 7: Tallinn-Helsinki

Day 1: Tallinn - Gateway to the Baltics
(L, D, ferry, coach, 180 km / 105 miles)
A fast catamaran ferry takes you across the Gulf of Finland in 1,5 hours. On arrival in Tallinn, you will explore the city's most important sights on a three-hour tour. After lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Town, you have time for a stroll to enjoy the wealth of its medieval architecture. From Toompea, the Castle hill, you have a magnificent view over the city and the Baltic Sea. Tour continues to the genuine summer city of Pärnu, especially renowned for its spas. The harbour of Pärnu, with its romantic quays, is worth a walk. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Strand or similar in Pärnu.

Day 2: Via Baltica
(B, L, D, coach, 520 km / 305 miles)
You travel along the famous Via Baltica from Pärnu to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. In August 1989 the Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians formed a human chain through all the three countries, and Via Baltica became to symbolise the road to freedom. Enjoy lunch on the way close to Bauska in Latvia and arrive in Vilnius in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Naujasis Vilnius or similar.

Day 3: Karaite - Unknown People of Trakai
(B, L, D, coach 100 km / 63 miles)
The day begins with a trip to the village of Trakai, home to the people of Karaite, which was transferred here from Crimea by the Grand Duke Vytautas. Visit a medieval castle, which is situated on a small island connected to the mainland by a picturesque bridge. Return to Vilnius and lunch in the Old Town. In the afternoon you will get a close view of the monumental sights of Vilnius, all bearing witness to the rich history of the city. They include the Cathedral, the University, which dates back to the 1570's, and the white church of Saints Peter and Paul. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Naujasis or similar.

Day 4: Lithuania - Outpost of Latin Culture
(B, L, D, coach 445 km / 260 miles)
Tour proceeds to Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania. Explore the Old Town on a walking tour. After lunch, continue towards Riga. Leaving the town of Siaulilai, you will see a spectacular sight: a mound covered with thousands of big and small crosses. The locals call this place the Hill of Crosses. Dinner at a local restaurant in Riga and overnight at Hotel de Rome or similar in Riga.

Day 5: Riga - a Lesson of Architectural Styles
(B, L, D, coach 50 km / 30 miles)
The morning sightseeing introduces Riga's historic sights, which display a wide variety of architectural styles. The new part of the town - also about a hundred years old - is very interesting with its 19th-century Art Nouveau architecture. Visit to ethnographic open-air museum, which exhibits the life and culture of Latvia. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at Hotel de Rome or similar in Riga.

Day 6: The City of Eternal Youth
(B, L, D, coach 470 km / 280 miles)
On your way from Riga to Tartu, you will cross the border in Valga, which is a divided city. 8000 of the inhabitants live in Latvia and 2000 in Estonia. Tartu is the oldest city and the scientific centre of Estonia, also known as the city of eternal youth, as it is always full of young university students. The renowned University was established in the early part of the 17th century. After lunch, journey back to Tallinn through rural landscapes dotted with farmhouses and windmills. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Viru or similar in Tallinn.

Day 7: Back to Helsinki
(B, L, coach, ferry 70 km / 40 miles)
Morning at leisure and lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Town. Late afternoon arrival in Helsinki by catamaran.

7 Days/6 Nights - Tallinn (2) car Riga (2) car Vilnius (2).

Day 1 Arrival to Tallinn, transfer to hotel with private car and escort, check-in, dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 Breakfast, Tallinn city walk incl. Dome Cathedral with private guide, leisure, dinner at
Restaurant "Karl Friedrich"
Day 3 Breakfast, transfer to Riga along the VIA BALTICA high way with private car, check-in,
dinner at the hotel
Day 4 Breakfast, Riga city walk incl. St. Peters Church with private guide, leisure, dinner at Restaurant "Zivju"
Day 5 Breakfast, transfer to Vilnius along the VIA BALTICA high way with private car, check in,
dinner at the hotel.
Day 6 Breakfast, Vilnius city walk incl. Old University with private guide, leisure, dinner at Restaurant "Stralis"
Day 7 Breakfast, transfer to airport with private car, departure.

5 days/4 nights - Riga (2) car Tallinn (2)

Day 1 Arrival to Riga, transfer to hotel with private car and escort, check-in, dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 Breakfast, Riga city walk incl. St. Peters Church with private guide, leisure, dinner at Restaurant "Zivju"

Day 3 Breakfast, transfer to Tallinn via Paernu with private car, check-in, dinner at the hotel

Day 4 Breakfast, Tallinn city walk incl. Dome Cathedral with private guide, leisure,
dinner at Restaurant "Karl Friedrich"

Day 5 Breakfast, transfer to airport with private car, departure.

RIGA & TALLINN CITY BREAKS VH-02B - SUPERSAVER
5 days/4 nights - Riga (2) Eurolines coach - Tallinn (2)

Day 1 Arrival to Tallinn, transfer to hotel with private car and escort, check-in.
Day 2 Breakfast, Tallinn city walk with private guide, leisure.
Day 3 Breakfast, transfer to coach terminal with private car, Eurolines bus to Riga, transfer to hotel with private car, check-in, leisure.
Day 4 Breakfast, Riga city walk with private guide, leisure.
Day 5 Breakfast, transfer with private car to airport for your departure.

The prices are not valid 16.05-25.05, where Riga is hosting Eurovision Song Contest 2003.
Supplement for H/B =3 course lunch in addition to breakfast already included in price.

4 days/3 Nights - St. Petersburg (3)

Day 1 Transfer Tallinn-St. Petersburg via Narva with private car, check in, dinner at hotel.

Day 2 Breakfast, St. Petersburg sightseeing tour with private car and guide, leisure, dinner at hotel.

Day 3 Breakfast, whole day at leisure, dinner at hotel.

Day 4 Breakfast, transfer to airport with private car, departure.

Prices are not valid 05.15-05.06.03 where the city is celebrating 300 years anniversary.
Supplement for F/B =3 course lunch in addition to breakfast and dinner already included in price.

ST. PETERSBURG EXTENSION FROM TALLINN- VH-03B - SUPERSAVER
By Eurolines Coach
4 days/3 Nights - St. Petersburg (3)

Day 1 Transfer Tallinn-St. Petersburg by Eurolines Coach, transfet to hotel by private car, check-in, leisure.
Day 2 Breakfast, St. Petersburg sightseeing tour with private car and guide, leisure.
Day 3 Breakfast, whole day at leisure.
Day 4 Breakfast, transfer to airport with private car, departure.

Prices are not valid 05.15-05.06.03 where the city is celebrating 300 years anniversary.
Supplement for H/B =3 course lunch in addition to breakfast already included in price.

7 days/6 nights. - Fully escorted.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES:
Jun 21, 28,
Jul 05, 12, 19, 26,
Aug 02, 09, 16, 23

DAY 1 Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Reval Lietuva****, check-in, welcome meeting

DAY 2 Vilnius is known for its more than 1200 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 Gates of the Dawn. The afternoon is at leisure or you can enjoy an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the unique Trakai Castle, located at the Lake Galves. For the evening we recommend an optional dinner at Restaurant "Bociai" with Lithuanian folklore.

DAY 3 Heading for Riga the first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy relicts of catholic Lithuania and after crossing into Latvia we will soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courtland. After a guided tour of the palace we travel through South Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Reval Latvija****

DAY 4 Riga founded in 1201 by the German Bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boast 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 Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a large exposition of 18th century Latvian countryside life. In the evening enjoy a Baltic seafood dinner at the exclusive Restaurant "Zivju".

DAY 5 The tour continues to the Gauja National Park, where we visit the ruins of Castle of the German Order in Sigulda and the Episcopal Castle in Turaida. We now head via the costal highway to the Estonian summer resort, Paernu, with a short tour of the resort. The balance of the day goes through North Estonian forest landscape to Tallinn, check-in at Hotel Reval Olumpia****

DAY 6 Tallinn has the oldest medieval town in North Europe. The sightseeing tour takes us around the Old Medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Cathedral, the Old Medieval Town Hall and the Niguliste Church. In the afternoon is offered an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to the re-opened Kadriorg Palace with its art collections. In the evening enjoy an optional medieval evening at the medieval theme Restaurant "Olde Hansa"

DAY 7
Breakfast. Optional transfer to airport/harbour.

Included:
· 6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
· 6 x buffet breakfast
· Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
· Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, Dome
Cathedral in Riga, Episcopal Castle in Sigulda and Old Medieval
Town Hall in Tallinn
· Service of English/German speaking tour escort from arrival to
departure
· Service of local Italian/ French speaking guides on alternate departures.
· 1st class motor coaches throughout.
· Service and VAT

Optional
· Transfer airport-Hotel Reval Lietuva: CAD 50 for private car (1-3 persons),
CAD 70 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
· 3 hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: CAD 60/person
· Dinner with folklore at Restaurant "Bociai" in Vilnius Old Town: CAD 70/person
· 3 hour excursion to Ethnographical Open Air Museum: CAD 60/person
· Sea food dinner at Restaurant "Zivju" in Riga Old Town: CAD 60/person
· 3 hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: CAD 60/person
· Medieval dinner at Restaurant "Olde Hanse": Cad 70/person
· Transfer Hotel Reval Olumpia - Airport: CAD 50 for private car (1-3 persons),
CAD 70 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
Extra nights/add-on tours per room:
· Supplement for add night at Hotel Reval Lietuva: CAD 225 (single), CAD 275 (double)
· Supplement for add night at Hotel Reval Olumpia:CAD 250(single), CAD 310 (double)
· Add on tours to Stockholm, Helsinki or St. Petersburg, ask for details

11 days/10 Nights - Self drive Car rental with Pre-booked Hotels.

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN VILNIUS
Arrival in Vilnius, (pick up the car from the car rental office at the airport), check-in at Hotel Karolina***. Vilnius is known for its 1200 hundred medieval buildings and 48 churches. The afternoon is best spend in the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Old University and the Gates of the Dawn

DAY 2 VILNIUS-KAUNAS
Heading for Kaunas visit the medieval Lithuanian capital, Trakai, with the Trakai Castle on the Galves Lake. Check in at hotel Neris*** in Kaunas. Explore the Old Town with the Old Town Hall and the Kaunas Cathedral, visit the Pazaislis Cloister and visit the Devil's Museum

DAY 3 KAUNAS - KLAIPEDA
Continue the trip to Klaipeda along the Nemunas River and enjoy the magnificent countryside of Lithuania. Visit the towns of Jurbakas and Silute, Check-in at Hotel Klaipeda*** in Klaipeda

DAY 4 KLAIPEDA - NIDA - KLAIPEDA
Take the small ferry to Smiltyne and spend the whole day at the unique Curonian Spit with its dunes and pine forests. Enjoy the tranquility of the Fishermen's towns of Juodkrante and Nida, visit Thomas Mann's summerhouse, the Hill of Witches and the Aquarium

DAY 5 KLAIPEDA - PALANGA - LIEPAJA - RIGA
Heading for Liepaja we recommend a stop in Palanga to visit the Amber Museum in the former Tyszkevicz Palace. In Liepaja take a walk in the Old Town and after that head through Courland to visit the quaint
towns of Kuldiga and Tukums, continue via Jurmala sea resort to Riga, check-in at Hotel Konventa Seta***.

DAY 6 RIGA
You will need a full day to explore Riga's more than 800 years of history. The city, which was established in 1201 by the German Bishop Albert, is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. Visit the Old Town with Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, and "Three Brothers" and don't miss the New Town with the famous Art Nouveau districts.

DAY 7 RIGA - SIGULDA - CESIS
Leaving Riga visit the Ethnographical Open Air Museum with its expositions of 18th century. Continue to the resort town Sigulda, the Gauja National Park, visit the ruins of Castle of the German Order in Sigulda, the Gutman Cave and the Episcopal Castle in Turaida. Onwards through the park to Cesis, arrival and check-in at Hotel Cesis***. Take a stroll in the Old Town and visit the medieval Cesis Castle and St. John's Church

DAY 8 CESIS - VALMIERA - VALKA/VALGA - TARTU
From Cesis continue through the North of Latvia via Valmiera to Valka - a town that was divided between Latvia and Estonia in late 19th century. Entering Estonia you will go through scenic Voru region and will arrive to Tartu known as the cultural capital of Estonia. The University dates back to 1632, when it was founded by the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus II. Check-in at Hotel Pallas***

DAY 9 TARTU - TALLINN
Start the day with a detour to the Town of Kallaste and drive along the banks of Lake Peipsi to Mustvee. Continue northbound to Rakvere and visit the Lahemaa National Park on the way to Tallinn, check-in at Hotel
Pirita***

DAY 10 TALLINN
Reserve a full day for Tallinn, which has the oldest medieval town in Northern Europe. Drive around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town with Toompea Castle, Dome Cathedral, the Old Town Hall and the Niguliste Church.
Use the balance out the day in the outskirts of Tallinn and visit the Kadriorg Park with Kadriorg Palace and its art collections and the Convent of St. Bridget.

DAY 11 TALLINN
The last hours in Tallinn are fine for shopping (drop the car at the car rental office at the airport) departure

Package prices per person: CAD 945 based on double, CAD 1515 single
Valid in the period Jan 01- Dec 31/03

Included:
· 10 overnights at good 3 star hotels
· 10 x buffet breakfast

To the above rates, please add: Car rental -select the car of your choice:
· Cat. A: CAD 1525, · Cat. B: CAD 1645, · Cat. C: CAD 1765, · Cat. D: CAD 1885, · Cat. H: CAD 2600

Prices include 10 days car rental and return fee Tallinn-Vilnius. Pick up at Vilnius Airport and
drop off at Tallinn Airport. Prices include Unlimited mileage, CDW*, TP*, Airport surcharge, service and VAT.
Driver must show passport, valid drivers license (min 2 years). Min age applies. Self-responsibility of renter (own risk) applies.