This small group is limited to a minimum of two and a maximum of thirty people. The average age of participants ranges from 45 to 75 years. For passengers who need assistance, a wheelchair can be provided for a small fee. All our guides are certified and speak English. Some tours require walking. The indicated prices apply only to accommodation on land.
You can get a quote for airfare by calling us at 1-800-778-9847. Tickets are purchased separately. Terms and conditions for tickets are set by airlines. A deposit of USD 100 per person is due at the time of tour confirmation. Final payment is made 45 days before shipment. A letter will be sent to you the day before with the exact date and amount due.
Your documents will be mailed 2-3 weeks prior to shipment. You can request electronic documents. In addition, if you need help writing academic papers while traveling, our tesi a pagamento prezzi service can come in handy. This will allow you to effectively use your travel time without distracting yourself from your studies.
Arrival in Vilnius. Transfer to Hotel Artis Centrum****or similiar. There will be a welcome meeting after you check-in. |
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes us to the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anna’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers 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 an OPTIONAL traditional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele is on our program |
Departing from Vilnius we head to Western part of Lithuania. En route we do a stop in Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania, to admire the beautiful Old Town and the elegant white Baroque Town Hall. After short afternoon walking tour in Klaipeda, we take ferry to reach Curonian Spit before reaching Nida resort town. Check in at Hotel Nerija****. The evening offers OPTIONAL authentic fisherman dinner at “Tik Pas Jona”. |
The morning is reserved for a half-day optional tour of the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Tour takes us to the spectacular Parnidis Dune and Naglis Dune, the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and Thomas Mann’s summerhouse. In early afternoon we head towards Liepaja where we arrive in early afternoon and check in at Hotel Art Roma****. The evening offers OPTIONAL casual dinner at a beach café Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach. |
Liepaja takes its name from the numerous linden trees in the city. We start the day with a short stroll in the Old Town with the Trinity Church and we visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. We now continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Latvia to reach Riga at late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar |
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. The walking tour of the morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including 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. |
After we got 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 offers an OPTIONAL visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. In the evening enjoy an OPTIONAL Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Kalku Varti. |
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 |
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, 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, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an OPTIONAL excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an OPTIONAL medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv. |
Transfer to the airport. |
| Start Date | End Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31 | Jun 09 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Jun 14 | Jun 23 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Jun 21 | Jun 30 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Jun 28 | Jul 07 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Jul 05 | Jul 14 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Jul 19 | Jul 28 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Jul 26 | Aug 04 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Aug 09 | Aug 18 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Aug 16 | Aug 25 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Aug 23 | Sep 01 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Aug 30 | Sep 08 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Sep 06 | Sep 15 | €1050.00 ($1136) | |
| Single Supplement | €525 ($568) | ||
