(A UNIT OF NOVA GROUP OF COMPANIES)

NOVA TRAVEL

JOURNEY THROUGH THE BALTIC STATES-8DAYS

ITINERARY-8 DAYS

Day 1: Fly to Tallinn

Fly  to Tallinn in Estonia. Transfer to the Hotel for a 3-night stay. (N)

Day 2: Tallinn

Morning walking tour of Tallinn, one of northern Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns. Founded in the early 13th century, Tallinn has been influenced by periods of Danish, German, Swedish and Russian control. Highlights include the gothic town hall and square, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Toompea castle, seat of Estonia’s parliament. Optional afternoon visit to Rocca al Mare openair museum. (B)

Day 3: Tallinn

Full day at leisure. (B)

Day 4: Castles & Pärnu • Riga (Latvia)

Drive to Riga in Latvia, stopping en route at the 13th-century ruins of Sigulda castle, Turaida castle in the Gauja valley and the beachside town of Pärnu. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel. (B)

Day 5: Riga

Morning tour of Riga, the Baltic’s largest and perhaps most beautiful city. The city’s extensive history has left a legacy of fine architecture, including art nouveau. Highlights include the Romanesque dome cathedral, the castle, St Peter’s Church and the House of Blackheads. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 6: Rundale Palace • The Hill of Crosses • Vilnius

Morning journey across Latvia to Lithuania via Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses, a place of national pilgrimage. Continue to Vilnius and stay 2 nights at the Hotel. (B)

Day 7: Vilnius

Morning tour of Vilnius, including Cathedral Square, the Gate of Dawn, St Casimir’s Church, the Holy Spirit Church, the KGB museum and Gediminas Tower. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the picturesque 14th-century Trakai castle. (B)

Day 8: Fly to London via Riga

Morning transfer to the airport and fly back home, via Riga. (B)