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Baltic Highlights

8 days/7 nights - from $995 per person Land Only

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Embark on this unique escorted trip for a 7-night journey to Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, capital cities of the Baltic nations. Begin in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, a medieval city of 48 churches and where your tour includes architectural and historic monuments such as classical Vilnius Cathedral and Vilnius University. A drive north takes you to Latvia’s capital, Riga, the largest city of the 3 former Soviet Republics and where your city tour features the Old Town sites. Overland travel further north to Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, and discover the historical Tallinn on a morning tour. Optional transfer to airport completing your travels. From $995 per person based on double occupancy, land only. 28 guaranteed departures in 2022.

Day 1, Sunday – Vilnius
Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and transfer on your own to your hotel. Welcome meeting after check-in. (Radisson Blu Lietuva or similar)

Day 2, Monday - Vilnius
Vilnius is known for its more than 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. After breakfast, 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 offers an optional excurison 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. (B)

Day 3, Tuesday – Vilnius/Riga
After breakfast, head for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided tour of the palace, travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga in late afternoon and check in at hotel. (Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija or similar) (B)

Day 4, Wednesday - Riga
Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. After breakfast, this morning’s 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. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.(B)

Day 5, Thursday – Riga
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to explore Latvia on your own or take optional tours. (B)

Day 6, Friday – Riga/Tallinn
After breakfast today, the tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu, where you take a short tour of the resort. Continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon. Check in at hotel. (Radisson Blu Olympia or similar)

Day 7, 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. After breakfast, take a morning sightseeing tour around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town to see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. (B)

Day 8, Sunday – Tallinn
Optional Transfer to airport. (B)

 

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Departure DatesLand & Air *
Land Only *Single Supplement
Land Only prices are per person based on double occupancy.

Suggested Airfare: From $1200 for Jun 1 - Aug 20; and from $850 for May, and for Aug 21 - Sep 30. Suggested airfare is per person from New York JFK airport to destination city on itinerary and return from last city on itinerary. Other gateway cities are available. Prices include government taxes and fees.
For Current prices of this tour program please call Pacific Holidays 1-800-355-8025 or email sales@pacificholidaysinc.com

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 Tour Features:

  • 7 nights at centrally located 4-star hotels, with buffet breakfast daily
  • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
  • Personalized welcome package
  • Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn 
  • Service of English-speaking tour escort on all tours
  • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
  • Portage at hotels

Rates do not include:

  • International airfare
  • Optional transfers & tours
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
  • Optional Travel Insurance
  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums when not mentioned
  • Any item not mentioned above

Remarks

  • If above hotels are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or could be used. Prices may differ.
  • Full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
  • Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
  • Change and cancellation penalties ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
  • Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all other destinations, and add-on air fares from various US cities are available

For more information of these hotels, please click the hotel name.

Optional tours/transfers

All prices of optional tours are per person unless otherwise specified.

Vilnius
Airport transfer per car each way   $50
3-hour Trakai Castle   $55
Folklore dinner   $55

Riga
4-hour Gauja National Park   $70
3-hour open air museum   $55
Organ Concert   $50
4-hour Jurmala   $55
Latvia dinner at a restaurant Forest   $55

Tallinn
3-hour Kadriog Pak Kumu   $55
Medieval dinner Restaurant Maikrahv   $55
6-hour Lahernaa National Park   $95
3-hour water bus Suomenlinna Fortress   $85

 

from $995
General information about the region
Tallinn. Estonia
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 29.5 28.8 35.6 46.8 58.8 66.4 70.2 67.8 58.1 48.4 37.9 32.5
Average Low 20.1 18.5 24.3 32.2 41 49.5 53.8 52.9 45 37.9 29.8 23.7
Average Rainfall 2 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 2.4 3 3.3 3 3 2.7 2.4
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
GMT +2
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Euro
$1.00 USD = €0.92 EUR
Visa requirement
No
Riga. Latvia
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 29 29 37 48 60 66 69 68 59 50 39 32
Average Low 22 21 28 35 45 52 56 55 48 41 33 25
Average Rainfall 1.3 0.9 1 1.4 1.7 2.3 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.1 2 1.5
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
GMT +2
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Latvian Lats
$1.00 USD = Ls0.62 LVL
Visa requirement
No
Vilnius. Lithuania
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 26 28 35 50 64 69 71 69 60 50 37 30
Average Low 17 17 24 33 44 50 53 51 46 37 30 23
Average Rainfall 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.8 2 2.9 3.1 3 2.6 2 2 1.9
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
GMT +2
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Lithuanian Litas
$1.00 USD = Lt3.05 LTL
Visa requirement
No
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