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Gems of Poland & Baltic Capitals, Escorted, 11 Days

Category: Group Tours

 

 


Itinerary: 

Kraków (2 nights) → Warsaw (2) → Vilnius (2) → Riga (2) → Tallinn (2) 

 

 

Itinerary Overview:

 

Day 1   Arrive in Kraków

Day 2   Sightseeing Kraków (B)

Day 3   Kraków-to-Warsaw (B,D)

Day 4   Sightseeeing Warsaw (B)

Day 5   Warsaw-to-Vilnius (B,D)

Day 6   Sightseeing Vilnius (B)

Day 7   Vilnius-to-Riga (B)

Day 8   Sightseeing Riga (B)

Day 9   Riga-to-Tallinn (B,D)

Day 10 Sightseeing Tallinn (B)

Day 11  Depart Tallinn (B)

     

 

Day-By-Day Program:

 

DAY 01:     SUN      Arrive Kraków

Arrive in Krakow, check-in at the Novotel Centrum Krakow **** or similar. Welcome meeting



DAY 02:     MON     In Kraków
For over 500 years Kraków was the ancient capital of Poland and for centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. 

Your sightseeing today introduces you to the Royal Krakow, a proud symbol of the Polish kingdom, the envy of Europe for centuries.
Explore the majestic complex of Gothic and Renaissance buildings that make up Wawel Hill - the Royal Palace and the Royal Cathedral - that preside over

the city from a high rocky hill above the Vistula River.
Wawel was the Polish royal residence for over 500 years, until the end of the 16th century, when Warsaw became Poland’s capital.
Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town, the authentic Main Market Square with its medieval “Cloth Hall” (a 14th-century clearing house & marketplace for textiles).
It still serves as a commercial hub with numerous stalls selling kitsch items relating to Pope John Paul II, once archbishop of Krakow.

Visit inside St. Mary’s Church, one of the most magnificent Gothic churches in Europe since 1222.
Every Polish child knows the story behind the bell towers’ trumpeteer, who sounds each hour with a simple broken-off solo, reenacting the fate of the 13th-century hero who received an arrow in his throat midnote while warning of a Tatar invasion. Afternoon is free for you to go for a stroll, browse through shops, sample local delicacies (such as sernik or szarlotka), or simply relax (B)



DAY 03:     TUE      Kraków - Warsaw
Depart for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Mercure Grand Warszawa **** or similar

 


DAY 04:     WED        In Warsaw

Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously reconstructed Old Town.
Your City tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal Castle, St John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican.
Today you will also be offered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water

 


DAY 05:     THU      Warsaw -to- Vilnius
Today we leave Warsaw and travel through the northern Polish countryside, cities, towns as we head to Vilnius, the historic capital of Lithuania. Arrive by the end of the day, check-in at the Radisson Hotel for a 2 nights' stay (B,D)

 


DAY 06:     FRI      Sightseeing Vilnius

With Europe's largest medieval Old Town, Vilnius is a maze of cobbled streets punctuated by church spires, quaint courtyards, cozy cafes and Jewish-heritage sights.  
Sightseeing today includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, the striking St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn.
In the afternoon you will be offered an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve

 


DAY 07:      SAT     Vilnius -to- Riga

Today we drive to Riga. Our first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania.
As soon as we cross into Latvia we drive past the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. We travel on through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at the Mercure Latvija Hotel **** or similar for a 2 nights' stay (B)



DAY 08:      SUN     Sightseeing Riga
Founded over 800 years ago, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals. It is the unrivaled center of the country’s cultural and economic life. Riga is also an architectural treasure: Riga has one of the largest collections of Art Nouveau buildings in the whole of Europe.

Medieval church spires dominate the Old Town, while early 20th c. Art Nouveau masterpieces line city’s newer streets. 
A walking tour of the Old 
Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument.

Afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, a vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches (B)

 

DAY 09:     MON      Riga -to- Tallinn
Today our journey takes us to Estonia. The first stop is Narva, set just across the border with Russia.
Continue to Tallinn, the capital city situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland (B,D)

 


DAY 10:     TUE      Sightseeing Tallinn 
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Tallinn’s Upper and Lower Old Town. Visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a stunning example of Eastern Orthodox architecture. Explore the historic Toompea Castle, dating back to the 14th century, and marvel at the Gothic Town Hall. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure, whether you choose to further explore the city before an overnight stay in Tallinn (B)

 


DAY 11:     WED      Depart Tallinn      See You Again
 
After breakfast your tour ends. Transfer to airport for your flight home (B) 

 

 

 

 

 

Features Included:

10 nights at central 4-star hotels, breakfast & taxes included
Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
Entrance fees: 
    in Krakow: Wawel Castle | in Czestochowa: Jasna Gora Monastery | in Warsaw: St. John’s Cathedral | 
    in Vilnius: Old University | in Riga: St. Peter’s Church | in Tallinn: Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Services of an English-speaking tour escort
Transportation by the 1st class van or coach
Portage at hotels

 

 

 

  

Dates & Prices:

 

Tour Dates: Tour Dates:
   
May 26-June 05 Sep 08-Sep 18
June 16-June 26 Sep 29-Oct 09
July 07-July 17  Oct 13-Oct 23
July 28-Aug 07 Oct 27-Nov 06 

Aug 18-Aug 28 

Nov 10-Nov 20 

   
Tour Price: $ 3,495 per person, twin share 
Single Supplement: $ 957  

 

The above prices are in Canadian dollars, per person, twin share

  

 

 

 
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