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Holidays
in The Baltics - Tour Itineraries
This
is a relaxed and luxurious introduction to the three Baltic capitals and some
of the more popular highlights en route. Prices from £695 per person. This
essential introduction to the three Baltic capitals is an excellent tour for a
first time visitor or for those who enjoy more relaxed group tours. Staying in
five and four-star hotels, this tour not only includes sightseeing tours of each
city but also visits highlights such as the former Lithuanian medieval capital
of Trakai, the stately Rundale Palace in Latvia and the Estonian seaside resort
of Pärnu. These are guaranteed departure tours operated
in conjunction with our Baltic partners and are not exclusive to Regent Holidays
clients.
| Suggested
Flights | | Flight | From | To |
Depart | Arrive |
| TE453 | London
Gatwick | Vilnius |
16.15 |
21.05 | |
OV103 | Tallinn | London
Gatwick | 07.45 |
08.45 |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 | Fly to Vilnius.
Transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Welcome meeting in hotel lobby. |
| Day 2 | Vilnius.
Morning sightseeing tour of Vilnius including the grand Cathedral of Peter
and Paul, the gothic Church of St Annes and the baroque buildings of Vilnius
University. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to the medieval capital
of Trakai, The 14th-century red-bricked castle, located on an island in the tranquil
lake Galve, now houses a small history museum. | | Day
3 | Vilnius to Riga. Depart
by coach to Riga with visit en route to the Hill of Crosses ( an atmospheric place
of pilgrimage) and Rundale Palace, former residence of the Duke of Courland. Arrive
Riga, and check-in hotel for 3 nights. | | Day
4 | Riga. Morning sightseeing tour
of Riga. The Old Town of Riga presents you with more than 800 years of history
Free day to explore Riga. | | Day
5 | Riga. Day to explore Riga. OPTIONAL:
Morning sightseeing excursion to Sigulda, Latvias Switzerland. Here,
you will visit the Turaida Museum Reserve including the 13th- century German Knights
Castle and Gutmana Cave. | | Day 6 |
Riga to Tallinn. Depart by coach to Tallinn
with visit en route to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum situated on the outskirts
of Riga to see traditional Latvian rural buildings. A stop is also made in Pärnu,
a seaside resort on the Baltic Sea. Continue to Tallinn and check-in hotel for
2 nights. | | Day 7 | Tallinn.
Morning sightseeing tour of Tallinn including the medieval Upper and Lower
Towns, Pirita Olympic Yacht Centre and the Song Festival Grounds, a place which
many Estonians hold dear as it is the birthplace of Estonias Singing Revolution
in 1988. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to magnificent baroque Kadriorg
Palace, founded in 1721 by the Russian Emperor, Peter the Great. |
| Day 8 | Transfer to airport for
flight back to the UK |
| Dates 2008 |
Price per person - twin share |
| 24 MAY - 31 MAY |
£695 | | 7
JUN - 14 JUN | £695 |
| 14 JUN - 21 JUN |
£730 | | 5
JUL - 12 JUL | £730 |
| 12 JUL - 19 JUL |
£730 | | 19
JUL - 26 JUL | £730 |
| 2 AUG - 9 AUG |
£730 | | 9
AUG - 16 AUG | £730 |
| 16 AUG - 23 AUG |
£730 | | 23
AUG - 30 AUG | £730 |
| 6 SEP - 13 SEP |
£730 | | 20
SEP -27 SEP | £730 |
| Single room supplement |
£250 |
| Hotel Details |
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Radisson SAS Astorija - Vilnius This five-star hotel is located
in the heart of the Old Town and meets all expectations of a Radisson Hotel. It
has 120 well-appointed stylish rooms. Standard rooms have cable TV, hair-dryer,
mini-bar, trouser press, in-room safe and air-conditioning. Facilities include
a restaurant and bar. There is also a health and fitness centre which has a small
indoor pool. Extra night Pre-tour accommodation per person Twin room £45,
Single room £75 | |

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Reval Hotel Latvija - Riga Part of the Reval Group, this four-star
hotel is located outside the Old Town. All 587 rooms have climate control, telephone,
satellite TV, mini-bar and hair-dryer. The hotel has three bars, a restaurant,
conference facilities and room service, not to mention a new wing with dozens
of shops and a seafood restaurant. Don't miss the view from the 26th-floor Skyline! |
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Hotel Tallink City - Tallinn The modern four-star hotel is located
in Tallinns city centre, not far from the Old Town. The hotel has 332 modern
and comfortable rooms. All rooms have a shower or bath, air-conditioning, free
Internet connection, telephone, satellite TV, safe and mini-bar. The hotel has
2 restaurants (buffet and Á la carte), as well as a sauna and beauty centre.
Extra night post-tour accommodation per person Twin room £45, Single
room £75 |
| Included in Cost
of Itinerary | | · Return flights
in economy class with Lithuanian Airlines and Estonian Air direct from London
Gatwick | | · All airport taxes and security
charges | | · Accommodation in standard rooms
in four/five-star hotels with breakfast | | ·
All transfers and transportation | | · Sightseeing
with English-speaking guides | | · Entrance
fees on sightseeing tours | | · Individual information
packs (city guides, maps, restaurant suggestions in each city) |
| Not Included in Cost
of Itinerary | | 4 hour
tour to Trakai | £26 per person
| | 5 hour tour to Sigulda |
£35 per person | |
3 hour tour to Kadriorg Palace |
£26 per person | |
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Ask for details | | Meals
except where stated | At own expense |
| Bookings |
| To confirm a booking, we require a deposit of £100
per person plus a signed booking form | | This itinerary
and quotation is only a suggestion. Please let us know if you would like any changes
to be made to your quotation. | | Please note that
all prices shown are subject to availability at time of booking. |
| Additional Information |
| For more information about this holiday
or you would like to hold an option on this tour, please contact Jurate on 0845
277 3317 or email at Jurate@regent-holidays.co.uk |
| ITINERARIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS | |