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Tour Descriptions for Tallinn, Estonia THE BEST OF MEDIEVAL TALLINN Tallinn, Estonia Tour Code: TLL_55 This full day tour starts with a visit to the Song Festival Grounds with a capacity for 300,000 spectators and up to 30,000 performers sing. A short stop will provide you with an impression of the festivals that are held here every five years. Continue to Pirita, the beachside location of the yachting complex built for the 1980 Olympic Games where the 16th century ruins of St. Bridget s Convent can also be seen. A short drive follows to Tallinn s Upper Town, passing ancient walls and tower gateways. Disembark your coach at Tall Hermann Tower from where flies the national blue, black and white flag. Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square to view the Baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament, and to visit the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a dominating feature of Upper Town s city skyline and home to numerous golden icons and mosaics. Walk along Tallinn s medieval cobblestone streets and proceed to the scenic viewpoint over the Lower Town rooftops, where there will be limited time for shopping in the small shops. Descend Short Leg Street to the Lower Town for an independent visit to Town Hall Square and view the exterior of the Gothic Town Hall. Your lunch will be served at one of Tallinn s typical Old Town restaurants followed by a concert of medieval music in St. Nicholas Church. Continue your walk along Catherine s Passage, where shopping and browsing opportunities at the local craft workshops (including glass, leather, millinery and ceramic wares) await you. Return to the coach for the drive back to your ship. Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately two miles over uneven surfaces and cobblestone streets, plus several inclines with approximately 90 steps. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes for shopping and browsing. Tour order may vary but all mentioned sites will be covered. $135* $72* 6 hours MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE Tallinn, Estonia Tour Code: TLL_74 Your tour begins with a drive through the picturesque Estonian countryside towards one of the oldest towns of Estonia Rakvere. This town is located about 100 km east of Tallinn. Stop at the Rebala Heritage Reserve to look at an ancient cemetery from the Nordic Bronze Age. After a visit to the Citizen Museum, you ll enter the partially ruined, 13th century Rakvere Castle to see weapons, the Torture Chamber and Hell Chamber. At the entrance to the castle you ll find an enormous sculpture of a bull called Tarvas, standing in guard of the town. A medieval lunch with Estonian beer is served in the castle restaurant. In the castle, you ll also learn about distilling in Estonia and to taste Estonian spirit. Alcohol has been produced in Estonia since the 15th century and the exhibition presents important information https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?mnr=4096&printfriendly=1&port=tll 2/10
concerning alcohol production. For those who wish to receive a certificate of the connoisseur of vodka, a more thorough spirit, a tasting opportunity will be provided. From Rakvere you ll return to Tallinn to the Tall Hermann Tower. Walk through the Palace Square with the Parliament House of Estonia and the Russian Orthodox Church. The stroll will take you over the cobblestone lanes for an outside visit of the famous St. Mary s Cathedral "Dome Church" from 1233 with panoramic viewpoints. Afterwards, walk back to the coach for your return trip to the pier. Note: Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes. Guests must be able to walk over uneven surfaces and cobblestone streets. Flash photography is not allowed in the churches and museum. There is no inside visit to St. Mary s Cathedral "Dome Church" on this tour, the church can be seen from the outside only. $135* $72* 7 hours TALLINN & OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR Tallinn, Estonia Tour Code: TLL_54 Departing from the pier, begin with a scenic drive around the Old Town, which offers magnificent views of the medieval city walls. See the watch towers, graceful spires, and winding, cobblestone streets. Visit the Russian Orthodox Church inaugurated in 1900 and filled with a stunning array of superb icons. View the exterior of the castle, now the seat of Estonia s parliament. Built on a cliff, the Upper Town provides a superb vantage point from which to view the red gabled roofs and spires of Lower Town. Your tour continues down both Long and Short Leg Streets to the Lower Town. See the apothecary, which opened in 1422, the Great Guild House, Blackheads Brotherhood House and the 15th century Gothic Town Hall. Enjoy some free time on the grounds of the Dominican convent at a colorful market and St. Catherine s Arts and Crafts Center, before rejoining your coach and returning to the pier. Note: Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes. Guests must be able to walk over uneven surfaces and cobblestone streets. $49* $19* 3½ hours HIGHLIGHTS OF TALLINN Tallinn, Estonia Tour Code: TLL_50 A drive from the harbor takes you through the city center and along the main street passing Estonia s modern and elegant 19th century buildings. As you approach the Old Town, you ll get fascinating views of the medieval city wall with its fairytale turrets. The walking portion of your tour begins at Nun s Street in the Lower Town. Strolling through the old streets, you ll see the beautiful medieval guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall and the charming https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?mnr=4096&printfriendly=1&port=tll 3/10
15th century apothecary. Continue to the beautiful Kadriorg Park, founded according to the order of Peter the Great and named after Peter's wife, Catherine. Admire the architecture of the Baroque palace and enjoy the lovely restored gardens, a small replica of Versailles. The tour continues to the Song Festival Ground where national song festivals are held and up to 30,000 singers participate. Following a brief visit to the interesting ruins of the 15th century St. Brigit s Convent, you ll drive back to the city, past the famous Estonian Russalka monument and the summer residence of Count Orlov. Note: Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes. Adults Children Approximate from from Duration $49* $19* 3½ hours Tour Features French German Italian Spanish SCENIC TALLINN Tallinn, Estonia Tour Code: TLL_52 Your tour begins with a scenic drive through the cultural heart of Tallinn. View the Tall Herman Tower, one of the three remaining towers of the Knights of the Sword Castle. From the base of the nearby Cannon Tower, enjoy a wonderful view of the churches and towers of Tallinn's Upper Town. You ll then continue through Kadriorg Park, a true highlight with its charming Baroque ensemble that was designed as a summer residence for Peter the Great. You ll also see the beautiful Swan Pond where a photo stop will be made. You ll visit the Song Festival Ground, a natural amphitheater that hosts Estonia's national song festivals. You ll pass by the Forest Cemetery where distinguished Estonians are buried amongst the pine trees, before continuing on to Pirita, the beachside location of the yachting complex built for the 1980 Olympic Games. From this vantage point, the 16th century ruins of St. Bridget's Convent can be seen. As you return to the harbor, you'll drive past the summer residence of Count Orlov and the delightful statue of Russalka, Estonia's mermaid, on the coast. Note: Participants are not required to disembark the coach at the photo stops. Restrooms are available at selected stops. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour is wheelchair accessible; however, guests need to be able to board the bus with help of a companion. Wheelchair can be stored on the bus. $51* $19* 3 hours UPPER TOWN & KADRIORG PALACE https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?mnr=4096&printfriendly=1&port=tll 4/10
Tallinn, Estonia Tour Code: TLL_53 Depart from the pier for a short drive to Tallinn s Old Town, where ancient walls and tower gateways can be seen. At Tall Herman Tower, walk the short distance up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. Visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral which dominates the city skyline, with numerous gold icons and mosaics inside. Proceed to the scenic viewpoint over the Lower Town rooftops, before rejoining your bus. Continue the tour to Kadriorg Palace, built in 1723 by Peter the Great in honor of his empress wife Catherine I. Its magnificent scale is enhanced by its setting on several levels, with upper and lower gardens in contrasting styles. Since the Russian Revolution, the ornate palace rooms have been used as an art museum. After viewing highlights of the European art on display, stroll through the Lower Garden back to your coach for the return to your ship. Note: Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes. Guests must be able to walk over uneven surfaces and cobblestone streets. Flash photography is not allowed in the churches and museum. $83* $51* 4½ hours TREASURES OF MARITIME CITY TALLINN Tallinn, Estonia Tour Code: TLL_77 Begin with a scenic drive around the Upper Town of Tallinn. Pass by the old town wall from the 13th century, the Fat Margarete Tower and the main railway station. You ll leave the coach at the Tall Hermann Tower for a short walk to the Palace Square. Visit the Russian St. Alexander Nevski Orthodox Cathedral (1900), displaying a lot of spectacular icons. Take a short walk to several panoramic viewpoints where you can enjoy the view over the Lower Town, harbors, marinas, commercial ports and even do some shopping. Take a short drive to the Seaplane Harbour, an Estonian Maritime Museum. This unique museum displays some large exhibits, most of them housed in the seaplane hangars built in 1916 1917. Originally, a part of Peter the Great s Naval Fortress, the Seaplane Harbour has lately been restored for the needs of the Estonian Maritime Museum. It exhibits the Lembit submarine, the Suur Toll steam icebreaker, Short Type 184 seaplane and other life size items. This is a great experience for the entire family to see and do such as: the Yellow Submarine, an aquarium, games, a cafeteria, the harbor and many more. During your stay at this museum you ll also have an opportunity to enjoy a coffee break at the cafe and to visit the museum shop. At the end of your tour, board your coach for a return ride to the pier. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Flash photography is not allowed in the churches. Busy times for yellow Submarine (exhibition) visit. $83* $51* 4½ hours https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?mnr=4096&printfriendly=1&port=tll 5/10
GOTHIC TREASURES A WALKING JOURNEY Tallinn, Estonia Tour Code: TLL_51 Your tour begins with a leisurely drive that circles the Old Town, offering excellent views of the ancient city wall. A guided walking tour of the Upper Town begins at the Kiek in de Kok Cannon Tower. As you stroll the narrow and winding cobbled streets, admire the castle, now the seat of Estonia s Parliament, and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, before walking through the Danish King s Garden down to the Town Hall Square. You ll visit St.Nicholas church, the museum is one of just a few northern European museums located in a former church. The best known work in the museum is the Danse Macabre painted by Bernt Notke at the end of the 15th century. During the Middle Ages, St. Nicholas' was one of the town's most magnificent and beautiful churches. Continue your walking tour of the Lower Town and see the Great Guild, the Holy Ghost Church, the 15th century Apothecary Shop and numerous medieval merchants homes. After returning to the coach at Mere Boulevard, a 20 minute drive will bring you to the Rocca al Mare Open Air Museum displaying fine examples of Estonian rural architecture from the past 200 years. You ll find many examples of spectacular wooden buildings preserved in peaceful surroundings, including old farmhouses, fishermen s houses, a village church, a village school and windmills of various kinds. Before the coach returns to the ship there will be a brief opportunity for shopping at the museum s small gift shop. Note: Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes. $83* $51* 4½ hours https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?mnr=4096&printfriendly=1&port=tll 6/10
Activity Levels Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Involves a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, climbing stairs or steep terrain. They re not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended. Involves physical exertion for extended periods. The terrain may be uneven or steep. It can also indicate a need for swimming in a light current, biking or horseback riding. Recommended only for physically fit and adventurous travelers. https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?mnr=4096&printfriendly=1&port=tll 7/10
Tour Features Icon Legend Age Requirement This tour has specific age requirements. C Card Must present a nationally recognized Scuba certification card, logged a dive within the past 12 months and bring a physician's note if you have a medical condition or are taking medication at the time of cruising. Debark Tour will conclude at the airport, a Norwegian Cruise Line program hotel or an assigned central location for your convenience. Guests are responsible for ensuring their debarkation tour is compatible with their departure flight times. Please allow extra time in case of unforeseen delays, and note that the tour will still run in it s entirely. Refer to the details section of the selected tour for more information. Family Recommended This tour is great for families. Flightseeing Tours Due to aircraft weight and balance limitations, the flight company charges an additional rate for passengers that weigh 250 lbs. or more. Space is capacity controlled, please call 1.866.625.1167 for assistance. Guests with Disabilities This tour accommodates guests that are full time wheelchair users. Guests can remain in their wheelchair for the duration of the Excursion. Please contact the Shore Excursion staff upon boarding to ensure that your needs can be accommodated. Height Requirement This tour has specific height requirements. Hiking Sturdy walking shoes required. Limited Mobility This tour requires guests to transfer from their wheelchair to board the motorcoach (wheelchairs must be collapsible). Guests must be self sufficient or if assistance is required, they should travel with a companion who can provide this. Meal A meal and beverage is provided on this tour. https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?mnr=4096&printfriendly=1&port=tll 8/10
Outerwear Outerwear/speciality equipment as noted will be provided by the Tour Operator. Passport This excursion crosses an international border so you'll need a valid passport. Some guests from certain countries may also need a visitor's visa. Shopping Time permitting, shopping is available on this tour. Snack A light snack or refreshment is served on this tour. Ultimate Tour With Norwegian's Ultimate Touring, experience custom adventures like yacht charters, VIP tours and small group touring. Weight Requirement This tour has specific weight requirements. Book Early Our most popular tours sell out quickly so book early. Once your cruise is reserved and deposited, you can start booking your excursions. Excursions may be booked online, up to two days prior to sailing date, subject to remaining availability. It s Easy Visit www.ncl.com and log in to My NCL or complete the registration to create an account. For assistance, call 1.866.625.1167 in USA & Canada. European guests should visit www.ncl.eu and for assistance call +49 0611 3607 0 or 0845 201 8900 in the UK. Please Note The information in this document was current at the time of printing. Tour descriptions and prices vary by ship and sailing date and are subject to change without notice. Visit www.ncl.com and log in to My NCL for the applicable information specific to your cruise. Norwegian Cruise Line makes arrangements for Guests for shore excursions solely for the convenience of the Guest; Norwegian does not act on behalf of or supervise the parties or persons who own, furnish, https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?mnr=4096&printfriendly=1&port=tll 9/10
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