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Journey through the Baltic States
Group Tour
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General Interest
8 Days & 7 Nights
Lead-in price: £1290
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may be small, but they are confident, outward-looking nations, each with their own identity and distinct culture. The countries' rich and colourful histories can be best appreciated in their capital cities, which all possess beautiful architecture, while the surrounding countryside features lakes, forests and wetlands, dotted with manor houses, medieval castles and splendid rococo churches.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Stay in centrally located, character 4-star hotels & a 5-star hotel in Vilnius
- Visit Riga Central Market & enjoy some traditional Latvian delicacies
- Discover the baroque & art nouveau architecture of the Baltic capitals
- Small group size - 15 people (max 18)
Special Offers
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Saving up to £300 on specific departures when booked by 28 May 2022
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Tour variations
Superior Private Tour in brief
Day 1: Fly to Tallinn, EstoniaFly from London (regional connections available) to Tallinn with easyJet. Transfer to the L’Ermitage Hotel (or similar) for a welcome drink and 3-night stay. (N)
Days 2: TallinnMorning 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 open-air museum. (B)
Days 3: TallinnDay at leisure to enjoy the Estonian capital. (B)
Day 4: Castles & Pärnu - Riga, LatviaDrive 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 Parnu. Stay 2 nights at the Opera Hotel & Spa (or similar). (B)
Day 5: RigaThis morning, tour Riga, the Baltics’ largest capital. The city’s extensive history has left a legacy of fine architecture, including art nouveau. Highlights include visits to the cathedral with an organ recital to hear the impressive acoustics of its Romanesque dome, the castle, St Peter’s Church and the House of Blackheads. Visit Riga Central Market and try some traditional Latvian delicacies. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 6: Rundale Palace - The Hill of Crosses - Vilnius, LithuaniaJourney over the border from 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 Vilnia Hotel (or similar). (B)
Day 7: VilniusYour morning tour of Vilnius includes visits to Cathedral Square, the Gate of Dawn, St Casimir’s Church, the Holy Spirit Church, the KGB Museum and Gediminas’ Tower. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or go on an optional visit to Trakai Island Castle. (B)
Day 8: Fly to London via RigaTransfer to the airport this morning and fly to London with airBaltic. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
TOUR EXTENSIONS
Pre- and post-tour extensions are available in Tallinn and Vilnius, and include 2 nights’ accommodation with arrival or departure transfers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Direct flights: Low-cost airlines including Ryanair and Wizz Air offer direct flights from across the UK to Tallinn and back from Vilnius. Please speak to your travel consultant if you would prefer to use one of these options.
Locally escorted tour: This tour is led in each destination by a local tour guide. Accessibility: Due to their layout and narrow, often cobbled streets, the cities of the Baltic States are best explored on foot. The tour is not recommended for those with limited mobility.
Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary can be taken privately, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements.
Superior private tour accommodation
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L'Ermitage
Hotel L'Ermitage is located on the edge of Tallinn's Old Town. The design of the hotel is contemporary and fresh, with stripped wooden floor and modern art work by local artists. All rooms at the property are bright and decorated with pastel colours. A breakfast buffet is served at the classically furnished hotel restaurant, which specialises in Estonian and international dishes. At the lobby bar, guests can relax in front of the fireplace and enjoy a wide range of drinks. Features: 91 rooms and suites, restaurant, bar, outdoor terrace, sauna, hot tub (additional charge) Room amenities: Wi-Fi throughout, air conditioning, room service, mini bar, safe
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Opera Hotel & SPA
The Opera Hotel & Spa is located facing the Opera Park in the central business district of Riga and is only a five minute walk to the old town and Latvian National Opera House. The 112 bright contemporary rooms feature natural fabrics and Italian design furniture and come equipped with free wireless internet access, a flatscreen television, safe and minibar. Both local and international cuisine is served in the hotel’s restaurant and, in summer, on the hotel’s sun terrace. The extensive spa centre offers 55 different treatments and features a large indoor relaxation pool, steam bath, sauna, Rasul bath, three treatment rooms and a relaxing bar offering healthy refreshments and snacks.
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Hotel Vilnia
Built in 1910 and located in the centre of Zahle, the Grand Hotel Kadri is a historic property that was used as a French Military headquarters and hospital during the First World War. The building has traditional Lebanese architecture and provides some of the best accommodation in the area. The hotel is well placed for exploring the ancient Roman ruins of Baalbek and Anjar and the onsite restaurant serves a selection of traditional and Lebanese cuisine including an outside terrace that is fully serviced.
Dates & prices
BAI2022
Guideline Prices
Low season from £2990 per person
High season from £2990 per person
Vaccination Travel Policy
All clients must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us on a Cox & Kings (C&K)
group tour. This means that a customer must have received their full two doses of the
COVID‑19 vaccination at least 14 days before travelling with us. This does not apply
to our private tours or tailor-made travel. If you have any questions please call us
or visit our FAQs page on our website here
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or
send an email enquiry
Guaranteed Departures Where a tour date has ‘yes’ listed, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Terms & Conditions Guaranteed departures will run except in the circumstances where travel to the destination is advised against by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or entry restrictions relating to COVID-19 preclude travel.
Additional InformationPlease call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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- * International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- * UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- * Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- * Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- * The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- * Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
Destinations on this tour
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