Escorted Tours,New Years
Upon arrival in Vilnius, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure for you to explore at your leisure. Tonight, there is a welcome meeting with Champagne, cocktail or juice.
Vilnius is known for its more than 1,200 Medieval buildings and 48 Churches. This morning, enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town including the Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne's Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. This afternoon, there is an optional excursion to Trakai, the Medieval Capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, which is beautifully located on an Island in Lake Galve. Tonight, there is an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast at the hotel, you will head for Riga. Our first stop is the Hill of Crosses, which is 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 in the late afternoon for check-in at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast
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 and by the end of December the whole city is preparing for a vibrant New Year celebration. This 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. This afternoon, there is an optional tour to the Riga Art Nouveau District and a visit to the Art Nouveau Museum. Tonight, enjoy an evening of entertainment at a fabulous New Year Gala. Meals: Breakfast
Happy New Year! After breakfast at the hotel, this morning is free at leisure. Take the time to explore the city at your own pace, soak in its charming atmosphere or simply relax and savour the start of the New Year in your own way. Meals: Breakfast
Today, the tour continues along the Coastal Highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. Here, we have a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon. Upon arrival in Tallinn, check-in at your hotel for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Tallinn is a charming blend of Medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The Old Town is magical all the year but it is at its best in the lead up to Christmas and New Year where the magic is felt at every corner. The walking 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, the Medieval Old Town Hall and the Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon, there is an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit the KUMU, the award winning new Estonian Art Museum with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. This evening, there is an optional Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv on offer. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, it's time to check-out of your hotel and transfer to the Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (vh)
