10-Day Baltics Capitals Tour from Riga: Tallinn, Helsinki, Lappeenranta, Riga Castle, the Gauja National Park, Toompea Castle
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Código del tour: 457279
Ciudad de salida
Riga
Ciudad del fin
Helsinki
Duración
10 days
Idioma
English Live, German Live
Tipo de guía
Guided Tour
Guided Tour:Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity
Tamaño del grupo
Standard Group Tour
Standard Group Tour:Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world
Nivel de actividad
Moderate
Moderate:Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking
Reflejos
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki and lake Saimaa cruise
• Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class)
Itinerario
D1
Riga
4 star hotel or similar
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
D2
Riga
4 star hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Riga Castle
the Dome Cathedral
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.
D3
Riga
4 star hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Gauja National Park
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.
D4
Riga - Tallinn
4 star hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
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.
D5
Tallinn
4 star hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Toompea Castle
the Dome Cathedral
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.
D6
Tallinn - Helsinki
4 star hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Lahemaa National Park
This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar.
D7
Helsinki
4 star hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure which construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors.
D8
Helsinki - Lappeenranta
4 star hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
In the morning we go to the railway station and depart with train bound for Lappeenranta, where we arrive shortly after midday. Transfer to Hotel Scandic Patria**** or similar. Lappeenranta is beautifully set at the shores of Lake Saimaa and was an important Swedish fortress town in the 18th century. Nowadays it is an attractive and popular resort town. The afternoon walking tour of Lappeenranta takes us to the historical Old Town, the port area and Lappeenranta Fortress with its wooden and redbrick buildings, artisans' shops, museums, wooden Orthodox Mary the Virgin Church and cafes. Return to hotel and check-in. Late afternoon we walk to the pier to embark on spectacular evening cruise on Lake Saimaa and to the Saimaa Canal. The ship has a restaurant, where we can enjoy drinks and snacks or a full dinner while we are stunned by the views of the lake. After three hours we return to port and walk back to hotel.
D9
Lappeenranta - Helsinki
4 star hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
The day offers the possibility to the explore Lappeenranta resort town on own hand. The hotel is located between the Old Town and the port area and both are easily accessible on foot. Go shopping in the small boutique in the Old Town, try the Karelian cuisine or enjoy the atmosphere and the views at the port. In the late afternoon transfer to the train station and departure by train back to Helsinki. Arrival to Helsinki early in the evening and transfer to Hotel Glo Art**** or similar, check in.
D10
Helsinki
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Optional transfer to the airport or self-transfer on your own.
Nota: Tenga en cuenta que el orden del itinerario diario puede variar según el día de inicio del tour.
Qué incluye
Incluye
9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels (Check-in hotels in the itinerary are for your reference, and the final hotel information will be sent to you 30 days before the tour starts. )
9 x buffet breakfast
Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
Personalised welcome package
Entrances to medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki and lake Saimaa cruise
Service of English and German speaking tour escort on all tours for Riga-Helsinki segment and local English-speaking guide in Lappeenranta
Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours for Riga-Helsinki segment and local English and Spanish speaking guide in Lappeenranta
Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki OW (2nd class)
Excluye
Airfare
Lunch and dinner
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities (price and availability subject to change):
- Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija: EUR 45.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 65.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
- 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp
- Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp
- 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp
- 3-hour excursion to Ethnographical Open Air museum: EUR 45.00 pp
- Latvian dinner at Restaurant Kalku Varti: EUR 50.00 pp
- 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 45.00 pp
- Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 50.00 pp
- 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp
- 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: EUR 65.00 pp
- Transfer Hotel Glo Art to airport: EUR 90.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 120.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
- Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 395.00 pp
Política de cancelación
Cancellation/Amendment Policy
- 38 days or more prior to the departure date: 10% penalty fee;
- 17-37 days prior to the departure date: 50% penalty fee;
- 10-16 days prior to the departure date: 75% penalty fee;
- 3-9 days prior to the departure date: 90% penalty fee;
- 0-2 days prior to the departure date: 100% penalty fee, non-refundable;
- No-show on tour, 100% penalty fee
Notas especiales
Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel.
We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. The local operator does not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service. This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Requisito de vacuna contra la fiebre amarilla: Si ha viajado a o transita a través de regiones endémicas de la fiebre amarilla incluyendo países de África Oriental (excluyendo Tanzania) o países de América del Sur, ya sea antes o después de su viaje, puede ser necesario presentar un certificado de vacuna contra la fiebre amarilla válido. Este requisito puede aplicarse no solo para unirse a tours sino también para ciertos vuelos o entrada a países específicos. Para más detalles, por favor consulte el sitio oficial: : Áreas de riesgo de la fiebre amarilla - Fit for Travel
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Información sobre precios
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Tour prices are based on Euros (EUR) and converted into US dollars (USD). Constant fluctuations in the exchange rate cause prices to change on a regular basis. You will be charged the price based on the applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. All transactions are final. We do not offer discounts or compensation to those citing lower prices at a later date. Bookings will be subject to penalties when modified or cancelled.
Información de reserva
Inmediatamente después de enviar su reserva, recibirá un Recibo de Reserva vía correo electrónico.
Dentro de uno a dos días después de enviar su reserva, recibirá un correo electrónico de actualización de estado desde nosotros. Si necesita reservar un boleto de avión, recomendamos que lo haga después de recibir una confirmación de su reserva de tour desde nosotros.
Un E-Ticket será enviado a usted vía correo electrónico tan pronto como los detalles de su reserva sean confirmados o su información de soporte sea recibida por nosotros. Le proporcionaremos toda la información detallada sobre su tour en el E-Ticket. La información de contacto para el proveedor de tour local será incluida en el E-Ticket para su conveniencia o propósito de reconfirmación si es requerido.
Simplemente imprima su E-Ticket y presente su identificación válida con foto el día de su actividad a su guía de tour. Por favor, recuerde que E-Ticket es su comprobante de compra.
Términos y condiciones
Su compra no garantiza confirmación. Su compra iniciará un proceso de reserva. Nosotros le confirmaremos vía correo electrónico dentro de uno a dos días hábiles.
Los precios pueden variar debido a la disponibilidad. Nos reservamos el derecho de hacer ajustes de precio sin previo aviso.
El proveedor de tour local reserva el derecho de hacer modificaciones a los arreglos de tour incluyendo el orden de las actividades de tour, hotel y su ubicación si es necesario.
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