Including: April-September 2012, 8 days/7 nights: MBH01: 29.04-06.05.12 MBH06: 03.06-10.06.12 MBH07: 10.06-17.06.12 MBH08: 17.06-24.06.12 MBH09: 24.06-01.07.12 MBH10: 01.07-08.07.12 MBH11: 08.07-15.07.12 MBH12: 15.07-22.07.12 MBH13: 22.07-29.07.12 MBH14: 29.07-05.08.12 MBH15: 05.08-12.08.12 MBH16: 12.08-19.08.12 MBH17: 19.08-26.08.12 MBH18: 26.08-02.09.12 MBH19: 02.09-09.09.12 MBH20: 09.09-16.09.12 EUR 595.00 (double occupancy) EUR 250.00 (single supplement) Baltic Highlights DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 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. Anne 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 enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA Before we get 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. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. DAY 5 (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 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN 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. DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN 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, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the 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 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to airport. 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels 7 x buffet breakfast Personalised welcome package Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter s Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn Service of Italian and Spanish speaking Service of French speaking tour escort on tour MBH07, MBH09, MBH11, MBH13, MBH15 and MBH17 Service of Portuguese speaking tour escort on tour: MBH10, MBH12, MBH14 and MBH16 Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary Lietuva: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp 3-hour excursion to the Open Air Museum: 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 175.00 pp 4
Including: June-August 2012, 8 days/7 nights: MBD07: 10.06-17.06.12 MBD09: 24.06-01.07.12 MBD11: 08.07-15.07.12 MBD13: 22.07-29.07.12 MBD15: 05.08-12.08.12 MBD17: 19.08-26.08.12 EUR 695.00 (double occupancy) EUR 300.00 (single supplement) Baltic Highlights Deluxe DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Astorija***** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 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. Anne 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 enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene***** or similar. DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA Before we get 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. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. DAY 5 (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 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN 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 Savoy Boutique***** or similar. DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN 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, 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 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to airport. 7 overnights at centrally located 5 star hotels 7 x buffet breakfast Personalised welcome package Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter s Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn Service of Italian and Spanish speaking Service of French speaking tour escort on all tours Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary Astorija: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp 3-hour excursion to the Open Air Museum: 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: Transfer Hotel Savoy Boutique to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 210.00 pp 5
Including: June-September 2012, 8 days/7 nights: MCL06: 03.06-10.06.12 MCL07: 10.06-17.06.12 MCL08: 17.06-24.06.12 MCL09: 24.06-01.07.12 MCL10: 01.07-08.07.12 MCL11: 08.07-15.07.12 MCL12: 15.07-22.07.12 MCL13: 22.07-29.07.12 MCL14: 29.07-05.08.12 MCL15: 05.08-12.08.12 MCL16: 12.08-19.08.12 MCL17: 19.08-26.08.12 MCL18: 26.08-02.09.12 MCL19: 02.09-09.09.12 6 EUR 595.00 (double occupancy) EUR 250.00 (single supplement) Baltic Classical DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDA Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 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 the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon. Checkin at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar. DAY 3 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA The day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to 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. Our first stop is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann s summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town before we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening offers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja. DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we embark on a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai. After that we continue to Siauliai and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts 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 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 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN 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. DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN 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, 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 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels 7 x buffet breakfast Personalised welcome package Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter s Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on tour MCL08, MCL10, MCL12, MCL14, MCL16 and MCL18 Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary Lietuva: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR 80.00 pp Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 175.00 pp
Tallinn Kuressaare August 2012, 8 days / 7 nights: MEM14: 03.08-10.08.12 MEM16: 17.08-24.08.12 Vihula EUR 595.00 (double occupancy) EUR 300.00 (single supplement) Estonian Manors and Resorts DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel von Stackelberg Tallinn****, which is located in the restored city estate of Baron Theophil von Stackelberg, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN 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. During the morning walking tour of the Old Town we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the 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. DAY 3 (SUNDAY): TALLINN-SAAREMAA After breakfast we leave Tallinn for Haapsalu, a coastal city with a turbulent history dating back to 1291 and a favourite retreat of the Russian czars in the 19th century. We take a stroll through the city centre and visit the ruins of the castle before we continue to Virtsu, where we embark on the ferry to Kuivastu on Muhu Island and from here it is only an hour s drive to Kuressaare and Hotel Grand Rose****, check-in. The late afternoon is reserved using the exquisite spa facilities at the hotel. DAY 4 (MONDAY): SAAREMAA Saaremaa is the biggest Island in Estonia and during the optional 6-hour tour we explore all its secrets. We start with a tour of Kuressaare, the largest town on the island, where many conquerors have left a worthy heritage of Baroque, Gothic and Classicist architecture. We stroll though the town and visit the Episcopal Castle, the best preserved medieval fortress in Estonia. After that we visit the windmills in Angla, the St. Catherine s Church in Karja and Kali Craters before we return to Kuressaare. DAY 5 (TUESDAY): SAAREMAA-LAHEMAA The ferry brings us back to the mainland and we head south for Parnu, the prime summer resort in Estonia. We do a tour of the resort and a leisurely stroll along the beach. After lunch break we head north through a magnificent scenery to Rakvere, a peaceful provincial town still benefiting from its Hanseatic legacy. We stop to see Rakvere Castle and after that a short drive brings us to the Lahemaa National Park and to Vihula Manor, a large, charming 16th century estate, which has been painstakingly restored to a comfortable hotel and leisure resort. Check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor****. DAY 6: (WEDNESDAY): LAHEMAA The Lahemaa National Park has been a protected park since the 1970s and offers a blend of unspoiled flora and fauna, untouched rivers and lakes, small quaint villages and coastal towns, sandy beaches and old manor houses. During an optional 6-hour trip we visit the ethnographical village in Altja, the harbour in Vergi and the coastal towns of Vosu and Kasmu. The highlight of the trip is the visit to the Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family. On the way back to Vihula we also see the Sagadi Manor, a 17th century restored manor with a beautiful manor house and delightful parks. DAY 7 (THURSDAY): LAHEMAA The day is reserved for leisure and individual activities. Vihula Manor is beautifully set along the Mustoja River forming a pond around which the historical manor buildings are located. Explore the beautiful parks of Vihula Manor, embark on a hiking tour in the vast forested area surrounding the estate, enjoy a picnic in the unspoiled nature, discover more about Lahemaa National Park on a bike, visit the sandy beaches and take a vigorous swim the Baltic Sea or visit the estate s unique Eco-SPA. The tour is concluded with a fine dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme in the main manor house. DAY 8 (FRIDAY): LAHEMAA DEPARTURE Including: 7 overnights at unique 4 star hotels 7 x buffet breakfast 1 x dinner at Restaurant La Boheme Welcome meeting with champagne cocktail Personalized welcome package Entrance to Old Town Hall in Tallinn Service of English, German and Italian speaking Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivan throughout the itinerary Ferry Virtsu-Kuivastu-Virtsu Transfer airport to Hotel von Stackelberg Tallinn: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 pax), EUR 55.00 for private minivan 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: 6-hour excursion around Saaremaa including visit to Episcopal Castle: EUR 80.00 pp 6-hour excursion around Lahemaa National Park including visit to Palmse Manor: EUR 80.00 pp Transfer Hotel Vihula Manor to airport: EUR 80.00 for private car (1-3 pax), EUR 120.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons) 29
June-September 2012, 10 days/9 nights: MBI06: 01.06-10.06.12 MBI07: 08.06-17.06.12 MBI08: 15.06-24.06.12 MBI09: 22.06-01.07.12 MBI10: 29.06-08.07.12 MBI11: 06.07-15.07.12 MBI12: 13.07-22.07.12 MBI13: 20.07-29.07.12 MBI14: 27.07-05.08.12 MBI15: 03.08-12.08.12 MBI16: 10.08-19.08.12 MBI17: 17.08-26.08.12 MBI18: 24.08-02.09.12 MBI19: 31.08-09.09.12 MBI20: 07.09-16.09.12 30 EUR 795.00 (double occupancy) EUR 350.00 (single supplement) Baltic Impressions DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESIS After breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we visit the Manor Houses in Palmse and Vihula. We continue to Tartu, the university town, where Estonia gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu we drive onwards into Latvia to Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar. DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUS Today we drive through the Gauja National Park to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort. We see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we drive around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En route we reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar. DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDA Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 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 the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar. DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA The day is reserved for a full-day optional tour to 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. Our first stop is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann s summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town before we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening offers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja.
DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we embark on a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai. After that we continue to Siauliai and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. DAY 7 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts 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 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 8 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN 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. DAY 9 (SATURDAY): TALLINN 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, 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 10 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Including: 9 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels 9 x buffet breakfast Personalised welcome package Entrances to Palmse Manor House, Rundale Palace, Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter s Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary Olympia: EUR 35.00 for private car 8-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: EUR 80.00 pp Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 225.00 pp 31
June-September 2012, 16 days/15 nights: MBA07: 08.06-23.06.12 MBA08: 15.06-30.06.12 MBA09: 22.06-07.07.12 MBA10: 29.06-14.07.12 MBA11: 06.07-21.07.12 MBA12: 13.07-28.07.12 It is also possible to start to Baltic Adventure tour in Riga or Vilnius MBR07: 06.06-21.06.12 MBR08: 13.06-28.06.12 MBR09: 20.06-05.07.12 MBR10: 27.06-12.07.12 MBR11: 04.07-19.07.12 MBR12: 11.07-26.07.12 The tour has one night less in Tallinn and one night more in Riga MBV07: 10.06-25.06.12 MBV08: 17.06-02.07.12 MBV09: 24.06-09.07.12 MBV10: 01.07-16.07.12 MBV11: 08.07-23.07.12 MBV12: 15.07-30.07.12 MBA13: 20.07-04.08.12 MBA14: 27.07-11.08.12 MBA15: 03.08-18.08.12 MBA16: 10.08-25.08.12 MBA17: 17.08-01.09.12 MBA18: 24.08-08.09.12 EUR 1095.00 (double occupancy) EUR 500.00 (single supplement) FROM VILNIUS MBR13: 18.07-02.08.12 MBR14: 25.07-09.08.12 MBR15: 01.08-16.08.12 MBR16: 08.08-23.08.12 MBR17: 15.08-30.08.12 MBR18: 22.08-06.09.12 MBV13: 22.07-06.08.12 MBV14: 29.07-13.08.12 MBV15: 05.08-20.08.12 MBV16: 12.08-27.08.12 MBV17: 19.08-03.09.12 MBV18: 26.08-10.09.12 The tour has one night less in Tallinn and one night more in Vilnius 32 FROM RIGA Baltic Adventure DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESIS After breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we visit the Manor Houses in Palmse and Vihula. We continue to Tartu, the university town, where Estonia gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu we drive onwards into Latvia and Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar. DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUS Today we drive through the Gauja National Park to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort. We see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we drive around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En route we reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar. DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDA Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 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 the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania and we visit the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar. DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA-NIDA Today we continue to 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. The first stop is at the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida where we visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann s Summer House and get acquainted with the charming resort town. Check-in at Hotel Nidos Smilte***. DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY) DAY 11 (MONDAY): NIDA With its location at the Curonian Lagoon and its combination of old-fashioned fishing village and fashionable sea resort Nida is one of the most attractive places on the entire Baltic Sea Coast You will be spending a whole week on your own in this small paradise and there is enough to do: biking on the spit, hiking in the dunes, boating in the lagoon, swimming in the sea, sun bathing on the sandy beach, playing tennis in the sun, lunching on smoked fish, attending the many summer concerts and enjoying life in full scale.
DAY 12 (TUESDAY): NIDA-KLAIPEDA The last day in paradise. You still have the whole day to enjoy Nida, take a last swim in the Baltic Sea, make the last stroll through the fishermen s village, enjoy a last breathtaking view of the Curonian Lagoon, do you last bargains in the amber and souvenir stalls in the pedestrian centre of the resort and shoot your last holiday photos from the Curonian Spit. Late in the afternoon we board the coach which brings us up the spit and back to Klaipeda. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar. The evening offers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja. DAY 13 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai (2 hours, medium). After that we continue to Siauliai and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. DAY 14 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts 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 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 15 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN 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 afternoon 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. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack. DAY 16 (SATURDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Including: 15 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels 15 x buffet breakfast Personalised welcome package Entrances to Palmse Manor House, Rundale Palace, Old University in Vilnius, Thomas Mann s Summerhouse in Nida, and St. Peter s Church in Riga (no tour escort Day 06-12 in Nida) Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary Ferry tickets Klaipeda Smiltyne Klaipeda and ecological fees for the Curonian Spit Olympia: EUR 35.00 for private car Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car Half board at hotels (15 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 340.00 pp 33
DAY 5 (TUESDAY): KLAIPEDA The day is reserved for a full-day tour to 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. Our first stop is at the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida and embark on a walking tour around the High Dunes (3 hours medium) and get acquainted with the charming resort town before we drive back to Klaipeda. The evening offers an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja. though the Kadriorg Park and the area surrounding the Kadriorg. Palace. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack. DAY 10 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE July-August 2012, 10 days/9 nights: MHI11: 06.07-15.07.12 MHI13: 20.07-29.07.12 MHI15: 03.08-12.08.12 34 EUR 895.00 (double occupancy) EUR 350.00 (single supplement) Baltic Hiking DAY 1 (FRIDAY): ARRIVAL TALLINN Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (SATURDAY): TALLINN-CESIS After breakfast we drive to the Lahemaa National Park, where we embark on a walking tour through the park (2 hours, medium). We continue to Tartu, the University Town, where Estonian gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. From Tartu we drive onwards into Latvia to Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens. Check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar. DAY 3 (SUNDAY): CESIS-VILNIUS Today we drive through the Gauja National Park to Ligatne Wild-Life Park. We enjoy a walking tour through the park, where bears, deer, elks and other wild animals live in a fenced-off enclosure of natural habitat (2 hours, medium). After a visit to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort, we drive around Riga to hit the highway down to Vilnius. En route we reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Lithuania to reach Vilnius late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar. DAY 4 (MONDAY): VILNIUS-KLAIPEDA Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 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 the Gates of Dawn. After the tour we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, where do a walking tour in the area around the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve (2 hours, light). The balance of the day is spent en route to Klaipeda, where we arrive late afternoon. Checkin at Hotel Radisson Blu Klaipeda**** or similar. DAY 6 (WEDNESDAY): KLAIPEDA-RIGA Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had a long history as a German town called Memel. A short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. We now continue to the Samogitia National Park, where we enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai (2 hours, medium). After that we continue to Siauliai and Cross Hills, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. We head North into Latvia and reach Riga in the afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. DAY 7 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts 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 visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. We do a walking tour on the sandy beaches from Pumpuri to Bulduri (3 hours, light).in the evening we enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme. DAY 8 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN 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. DAY 9 (SATURDAY): TALLINN 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, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon we do a walking tour Including: 9 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels 9 x buffet breakfast Personalized welcome package Entrances to Rundale Palace, Old University in Vilnius, St. Peter s Church in Riga and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary Ferry tickets Klaipeda-Smiltyne- Klaipeda and ecological fees at the Curonian Spit Olympia: EUR 35.00 for private car Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Luja: Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 225.00 pp Max 31 persons in the groups The tours are recommended for guests in normal physical conditions between 35-65 years 34
July-August 2012, 10 days/9 nights: Vilnius-Tallinn MBB01: 15.07-24.07.12 MBB03: 02.08-11.08.12 Tallinn-Vilnius MBB02: 24.07-02.08.12 Lahemaa EUR 895.00 (double occupancy) EUR 250.00 (single supplement) Baltic Biking DAY 1: ARRIVAL VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Europa City Vilnius*** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-KAUNAS Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour include 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 the Gates of Dawn. In the afternoon we continue to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. We enjoy a 15 km biking tour in the surroundings of Trakai. We continue to Kaunas and take a short stroll in the Old Town with its elegant Old Town Hall and Gothic cathedral. Check in at Hotel Magnus *** or similar. DAY 3: KAUNAS-NIDA-KLAIPEDA We get up early to continue the tour in the direction of the Curonian Spit, a 100 km spit of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. A ferry from Klaipeda takes us to the Spit and we do down the spit to Nida. With it location at the Curonian Lagoon and its combination of old-fashioned fishing village and fashionable sea resort, Nida is one of the most attractive places on the entire Baltic Sea Coast. We visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann s summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town. In the late afternoon we enjoy a 30 km biking tour from Nida to Juodkrante before we go back to Klaipeda and check-in at Hotel Park Inn Klaipeda*** or similar. DAY 4: KLAIPEDA-PALANGA-LIEPAJA Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and has a long history as a German town called Memel. The sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. We now enjoy a 30 km biking tour to Palanga, where we make a sightseeing tour and visit the in the Botanical Gardens with the Amber Museum in the former Tiskevicius Palace before we continue into Latvia and arrive in Liepaja. Check-in at Hotel Europa City Amrita**** or similar. DDAY 5: LIEPAJA-JURMALA-RIGA Liepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees in the city and we start the day with a short stroll in the Old Town with its Trinity Church. Afterwards we drive through the former Duchy of Courland to Kemeri, where we enjoy a 25 km biking tour through the Kemeri National Park, The balance of the day is spent for visiting Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. We reach Riga early in the late afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Days Riga*** or similar. DAY 6: RIGA-SIGULDA-CESIS Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts 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. In the afternoon we continue to Saulkrasti and do a 30 km biking tour to Sigulda, a popular holiday resort. We see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword. We continue to Cesis and check-in at Hotel Kolonna Cesis*** or similar. DAY 7: CESIS-TARTU Cesis is a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens. During the morning tour we see the ruins of the Castle of the Livonian Order and St. John s Church. We head to Estonia and the Hanja Nature Park where we do a 30 km biking tour through the national park and around the Munamagi Hill, the biggest hill in the Baltic countries at just 300 m. We continue on to Tartu. Check-in at Hotel Tartu*** or similar. DAY 8: TARTU-LAHEMAA Tartu is the university town, where Estonia gained its statehood. During the morning tour we see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. After the tour we head for Lake Peipus and in the middle of the day we enjoy a 40 km biking tour from Kolka via Kallaste to Raja along the lake. The balance of the day is spent on a drive to the Lahemaa National Park. Check-in at Hotel Sagadi Manor*** or similar. DAY 9: LAHEMAA-TALLINN The day starts with a 45 km biking tour through the Lahemaa National Park from Vihula via Sagadi and Palmse to Kasmu and the Kasmu Peninsula and afterwards we continue to Tallinn. 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, out-doors 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 the Medieval Old Town Hall. Check in at Hotel Park Inn Central*** or similar. DAY 10: TALLINN DEPARTURE Including: 9 overnights at 3-4-star hotels 9 x buffet breakfast Personalized welcome package Service of 1st class motor coach throughout the itinerary Ferry tickets Klaipeda Smiltyne Klaipeda and ecological fees for the Curonian Spit Bicycle rental Transfer airport to Hotel Europa City Vilnius: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 Transfer Hotel Park Inn Central to airport: EUR 35.00 for private car (1-3 Half board (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea ): EUR 150.00 pp Bikes are new modern Estonian produced tour bikes, model comfort and cruiser, 3-6 speeds, hand or foot brakes, equipped with bike bags, luggage boots, mud flaps, reflectors, bells and helmet. Child seat available upon request. Max 21 persons in the groups The tours are recommended for guests in normal physical conditions between 35-65 years 35