Five Capitals in One Itinerary: The Baltics, Belarus and Finland
Summary of Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Estonia and Tallinn Old Town Walking tour
Day 2: Ferry day trip to Helsinki in Finland
Day 3: Arrival in Latvia: Riga Food Tasting Tour of Central Market
Day 4:Guided Walking Tour of Riga
Day 5: Visit to Vilnius and Free walking tour
Day 6: Vilnius: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour to Trakai Island& Transfer to Minsk
Day 7 : Minsk: City Highlights Tour and "Belarus Mini" Museum Visit
Day 8: Brest in a Day
Day 9: Departure
Inclusions
-Hotels 3 Stars centrally located as per itinerary
-Breakfast included (Lunch and Dinner generally excluded, unless being offered with a day tour)
-Private Airport transfers to hotels and vice versa
-Sightseeing’s as per itinerary
-All arrivals and Departures as per the itinerary.
-Admission tickets to sightseeing’s as mentioned in the itinerary at relevant places
-All intercity transfers by bus
-GST and other Taxes.
-Some tours mentioned in the itinerary are optional
Key Exclusions
-City Taxes at hotels (Euro 1-3 per person per night)
-Train station to hotel transfers (airport transfers are included by private cab)
-Any sightseeing or excursion that is not mentioned in the itinerary.
-Intracity transfers and airfare are excluded
-Lunch and Dinner
Activities
Day 1:
Arrival in Estonia and Tallinn Old Town Walking tour
You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel in your private taxi. Next, you will be covering the beautifully-preserved medieval city of Tallinn famous for its architecture, history, culture and encompassing city walls. A tour guide will accompany you on this half day tour. You will cover Tallinn’s heartbeat, the Townhouse square, discover the medieval churches, city walls and courtyards, Visit the Toompea Hill and cover the most picturesque lanes, the St. Catherine’s passage. (Overnight in Tallinn)
Day 2:
Ferry day trip to Helsinki in Finland
On this day, you will go on an easy day trip to Finland's capital Helsinki. It takes only 2 hours to get there and then you'll have up to 10 hours to explore the modern Scandinavian capital. Explore Helsinki’s historic centre and shop at the Traveller Superstor, eat and walk the beautiful streets exploring the archipelago passing by.You can secure a place on the ferry with a convenient crossing time. Tickets include the entry on board and seating. (Overnight in Tallinn)
Day 3:
Arrival in Latvia: Riga Food Tasting Tour of Central Market
Today you'll be transferred to Riga, the capital of Latvia via Ecoclines bus. It takes around 4 hours to get there.Transfer to your hotel and jointhe Riga Food Tasting Tour of the Central Market. Listen to the local food guide as you enjoy the authentic food of Latvia and get insights from the guide on where to eat and drink in Riga. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the city or rest at the hotel (Overnight in Riga)
Day 4:
Guided Walking Tour of Riga
Begin this day with a guided walking tour of the cityYou will be exploring the beautiful Riga parks, visit the Orthodox Cathedral, war museum, National Library of Latvia, Kalnciema Quarter and Lipke Memorial. You will also walk to Kipsala, an old neighbourhood famous for its beautifully renovated wooden houses and stunning views of the old city. You can find many Soviet-style buildings or districts – the city has changed a lot since then. There is an optionof a private Riga tour: The Darkest 50 Years Private Tour. (Overnight in Riga)
Day 5:
Visit to Vilnius and Free walking tour
Today you'll be transferred to Vilnius, the capital of Latvia via Ecoclines bus. It takes around 4 hours to get there. Transfer to your hotel and explore the dark old town of Vilnius. The Vilnius guidedwalking tour will take you to the less-well-known areas of this old town. Explore the Cathedral Square, theVilnius Cathedral,Uzupis Constitution, Literatu street, the hill of the three crosses and take a self-guided free street art walking tour. ( Overnight in Vilnius)
Day 6:
Vilnius: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour to Trakai Island& Transfer to Minsk
On this day, you will start early and discover the beautiful lakeside town of Trakai on an easy 4-hour guided tour from Vilnius. It will be a half-day tour of Trakai traveling by air-conditioned minibus. Explore the historical town and visit the Trakai Castle, set on its own island in Lake Galvė. You will learn the Karaites ethnic group that settled in Trakai. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own. ( Overnight in Vilnius)
Day 7 :
Minsk: City Highlights Tour and "BelarusMini" Museum Visit
Today you'll be transferred toMinsk, the capital of Belarus. Transfer to your hotel and discover the oldest neighbourhoods of Minsk. In a guidedtour around the city of Minsk. you will cover “BelarusMini” Museum and the main locations – Upper town, Trinity suburb and Nemiga. You will also discover the Virtual reality zone, known for its important buildings and photo zones. (Overnight in Minsk)
Day 8:
Brest in a Day
On this day, you will be transferred to Brest via bus. It takes around 4 hours to get there. Transfer to your hotel and get ready to explore on your own the Brest Fortress. The Brest Fortress, a symbol of Soviet resistance built between 1833 and 1842 offers many museums, statues and churches. Discover the White Palace, Defence of the Brest hero museum, St. Nicholas Garidon church, Museum of War and the Brest Archaeological museum. The entry to the main grounds is free but you will have to pay separate admission fees to visit the museums. You can also explore Sovetskaya Street and enjoy the local food. ( Overnight in Brest)
Day 9:
Departure
After breakfast transfer to Minsk airport for flight via bus.
