THE BALTIC ECONOMY TOUR
8 DAYS

Day 1 USA-Vilnius
Depart US for your overnight flight to Vilnius.

Day 2 Vilnius
Arrive Vilnius. Your driver will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. At 7pm, your guide will join you for a welcome meeting at the hotel.

Day 3 Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius
After breakfast, you begin the day with a city tour of Vilnius, Lithuania's capital for more than 600 years. The tour includes the following; St. Peter and Paul's Church, Gediminas Castle, Cathedral Square, St. Anne's and St Bernadine's Church, the Gates of Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary, the Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square, Vilnius University (founded in 1579) and St. John’s Church. In the afternoon, you depart for the 14th century castle of Trakai that was erected on a small island on Lake Galve. (B)

Day 4 Vilnius-Siauliai-Rundale-Riga
On this day you depart by coach for Riga, the capital of Latvia. On the way, you will make a stop in Siauliai and visit The Hill of Crosses, one of Lithuania's holiest shrines. Continue to Rundale where you will get an opportunity to visit Rundale Palace, the most beautiful baroque palace in Latvia. It is also considered one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the Baltic States. Upon your arrival, you will check-in to your hotel in Riga.(B)

Day 5 Riga-Jurmala-Riga
Today you'll begin your day with a city tour of Riga. In Riga, you will visit St. Peter's Church, from whose steeple will be the best views of the city. Also, you get an opportunity to observe the Riga Castle with its three wonderful museums; the Dome Cathedral, which boasts one of the world's largest pipe organs, and the Old Guild Houses. In the afternoon, travel to Jurmala. Stretching over some 15 miles of coastline Jurmala is an internationally celebrated spa and a popular destination for day outings. People from all over the world come to enjoy Jurmala's clean air, temperate climate, curative mineral springs and mud baths, all in the setting of a virgin pine forest. Return to Riga. (B)

Day 6 Riga-Parnu-Tallinn
After breakfast you depart for Tallinn, the Capital of Estonia. Before arriving Tallinn, you will make a quick stop in Parnu. This little town is known as Estonia's "Summer Capital." All new visitors are certainly made welcome. More than a hundred years of experience as a resort destination has molded the city into a getaway extraordinaire - a sanctuary for the body and the mind. Building on a late 19th century tradition of mud baths, Parnu continues to cultivate a thriving health resort industry. Arrive Tallinn and check-in to your hotel. (B)

Day 7 Tallinn
The morning will start off with a sightseeing tour of Tallinn, Estonia’s capital. This picturesque old city has districts dating back to the Middle Ages that are still intact today. We'll begin in the Old Town with its narrow streets and beautiful merchant houses exemplifying the best of Gothic architecture in the Baltic and Nordic countries. The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the 13th century Dome Church, the 19th century Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevskij, the 15th century Town Hall Square, the Old Guild which was built to celebrate Tallinn's membership to the Hanseatic League, and St. Olaf s Church. In the afternoon, continue to Kadriorg Park and visit Kadriorg Palace. This palace was discovered in 1721 by the Russian emperor Peter the Great. It was a gift for his wife, Catherine II, to use as their summer palace. (B)

Day 8 Tallinn
Transfer to airport for your flight home. (B)


Tour Price Includes

• Round trip flight
• Round trip transfers
• Guide service days 3-7
• All entrances fees
• Transportation by air-conditioned motorcoach
• Breakfast Daily (“take out lunches”)
• Service charges
• Welcome meeting with cocktail
• Gratuities and portage not included

• 2 nights at the Hotel Artis** or similar in Vilnius
• 2 nights at the Hotel Radisson SAS Daugava**** or similar in Riga
• 2 nights at the Meriton Grand Hotel Tallinn**** or similar in Tallinn

DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES From New York*
Per Person, Double Occupancy

(B) Breakfast


*Discounted airfares available from other cities.
*Airport departure taxes and fuel surcharge are not included (Approximately $375-$425)