Cultural historical tours Baltic-Russia:
Lithuania:
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DAY 1
Fly to Lithuania. -
DAY 2
You will arrive in the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius. -
DAY 3After breakfast, your tour will begin with a comprehensive view of Vilnius.-This capital city was a 16th century cultural and university center. It drew students from as far away as Hungary and Sweden.-After the conflicts of the 20th century as a member of the Warsaw Pact, Lithuania has flourished since the fall of the Berlin Wall.-Vilnius restored its Baroque buildings and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site.-After the university, you will tour the Peter and Paul Cathedral and have free time in the Old Town.
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DAY 4Feeling adventuresome?-Take a high altitude and high-octane tour high above the city in a hot-air balloon.-For a change of pace, you will take a tour of the lake resort of Trakai and learn about local culture.
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DAY 5
Time for a different type of museum, the Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum.-From there, you will on on to Klaipeda on the Dane River. -
DAY 6
You will visit the coastal region known as the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.-Next is the Hill of Witches with remarkable, gigantic wooden carvings.Cultural historical tours Baltic-Russia: Latvia:
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DAY 7You will then explore Klaipeda further, once the capital of Prussia before moving on to Riga, Latvia.
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DAY 8You will be delighted by Riga. Riga besides being the capital of Latvia is the largest of the Baltic cities.-Riga’s Old Town has marvelous medieval architecture.
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DAY 9You will see Ligatne, famous during the Soviet era.
Cultural historical tours Baltic-Russia: Estonia:
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DAY 10Travel to Tallinn, capital of Estonia-You will visit a famous local castle.
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DAY 11Explore Tallinn via a city tour.-You will see the Old Wall and Old Town Hall.-From there, you will move on to the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral getting a diverse view of the capital.
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DAY 12You will see Peter the First’s Kadriorg Park which includes a palace.-In modern times, the Estonian President’s residence is adjacent.-Next you will tour the KUMU Museum, one of the largest art museums in the north of Europe.
Cultural historical tours Baltic-Russia:
St. Petersburg, Russia:
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DAY 13
From Tallinn, you will travel on to the fabled city of the czars, St. Petersburg, Russia. -
DAY 14
The highlight of your entire trip will likely be St. Petersburg.-The storied Hermitage Museum, once a palace, can take a half to whole day to just touch the surface.-Don’t leave without seeing either a performance of the world-class Russian Ballet performance.-For a real change of pace, see a really different but exciting performance of the Russian Folk Show. -
DAY 15On this final full day in St. Petersburg, you will have a very special treat outside the city, the Catherine Palace. —This colorful Rococo Palace has more than 1,000 rooms. However, it was merely a summer residence of Catherine the Great!
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DAY 16
Time to fly home with lots of memories and photos to match!Accommodations:Vilnius, Lithuania: Mabre Residence Hotel, a converted monastery with medieval charm and modern comfort
Klaipeda, Lithuania: National Hotel Klaipeda, A reconstructed 19th century hotel in the charming Old Town
Riga, Latvia: PK Hotel, in the Art Nouveau district near the Old Town
Tallinn, Estonia: The Radisson Blu Sky Hotel Tallinn, a modern high rise near the Old Town
St. Petersburg, Russia: The Ambassador Hotel in the heart of the historic city.
