This coach tour through Baltic Capital Cities, Helsinki and St.Petersburg is an excellent way to get to know most outstanding and important places in NorthEastern Europe. During this guided Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki and St.Petersburg our experienced guides will take you to the most of the must see places in Baltic Capitals, Helsinki and St.Petersburg.

June-August 2010, 11days/10 nights.

DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Reval Latvija**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA
Before you get acquainted with Riga you have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. You can book an optional tour for this morning that will take you to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. These are must see places while visiting Latvia because are well known of their cultural heritage and impressive landscapes. You will hear a Latvian medieval 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 you return to Riga. In the afternoon we offer an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. In the evening you can book an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral, the oldest and most important cathedral in Latvia.

DAY 3 (THURSDAY): RIGA
Riga, 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-TALLINN
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. You willl do a short tour of the resort before continueing through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Reval Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 5 (SATURDAY): TALLINN
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 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 offered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

DAY 6 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-HELSINKI
In the morning you will take the hydrofoil from Tallinn to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving to Helsinki, transfer to Hotel Sokos Vaakuna**** or similar, check-in. During this day you will have a free time in order to explore Helsinki on your own either walking through the city or doing shopping.

DAY 7 (MONDAY): HELSINKI
Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes you 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. In the afternoon you can choose an optional excursion by waterbus to the historic Suomenlinna Fortress.

DAY 8 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI-ST.PETERSBURG
In the morning you will be heading to the Russian capital. Shortly after crossing the border into Russia you will stop by Vyborg, where you will have a short sightseeing tour and a visit to Vyborg Castle. Arrival to St.Petersburg is planned in late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Sokos Olympic Garden**** or similar.

DATES:
MBC03: 08.06-18.06.10
MBC05: 22.06-02.07.10
MBC06: 29.06-09.07.10
MBC07: 06.07-16.07.10
MBC08: 13.07-23.07.10
MBC09: 20.07-30.07.10
MBC10: 27.07-06.08.10
MBC11: 03.08-13.08.10
MBC12: 10.08-20.08.10
MBC13: 17.08-27.08.10

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