Latvia is the heart of the Baltic states. All the best is concentrated here, and this amazing region is rightfully proud of this. A small country, taken in a tight semicircle by Estonia, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia, for a long time remained for Soviet tourists something like "their own abroad", and even today it is still full of paradoxes. The refined elegance of urban architecture is combined with the modest charm of authentic villages. Business centres are growing in megacities, and centuries-old castles silently keep the secrets of the past. Nature (the Baltic sea coast, lakes, forests) is restrained in a Northern way, but that's why it is even more fascinating. People are tactful in a European way, but very hospitable. Latvians are already used to living in a Western rhythm, but they also carefully protect their own traditions.
Tour programme:
Day 1
Departure from Minsk approximately at 6 p.m. Overnight transfer.
Day 2
Arrival in Tallinn. Breakfast (an extra charge is about 7 euros). Bus tour of the city: the coastal district of Pirita, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, the Russalka Memorial, the count Orlov's estate, Kadriorg Palace Park (external inspection), Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre, the ruins of the Pirita Convent, etc. Walking tour of the Old city with the main attractions: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Town Hall Square, St. Olaf's Church, St. Nicholas Church, historical Upper and Lower town, observation decks (views of the fabulous Tallinn). Check-in at the hotel after the tour. Free time. Optional visits to museums and historical sites: Town Hall, Town Hall Pharmacy, Parliament building (Toompea Castle), Kadriorg Palace, TV tower, zoo. For an additional fee, a visit to the medieval restaurant " Olde Hansa" (from 25 euros), a visit to the shopping centre "Viru keskus". Walking tour "Legends of the old city" (1.5-2 hours), visiting the Northern part of the city: Fat Margaret, the district of St. Olaf, fortress wall, etc. Return to the hotel on your own. Overnight at a hotel in Tallinn.
Day 3
Breakfast. Departure to Riga at 8 a.m. Sightseeing bus and walking tour of the Old Town: Riga Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Powder Tower, the Convent Yard and House of the Blackheads, the Large and the Small Guild, the Town Hall Square, medieval dwelling houses "The Three brothers", "The Cat House", Riga Castle and other historical sites of the Old Town. Transfer to Jurmala (24 km from Riga). Bus and walking tour. Free time. For those who want, a visit to the "LIVU" water Park. Water entertainment, saunas, jacuzzis, swimming pools. Return to Riga. Visit to the national restaurant "LIDO" (an additional fee from 8 euros) – one of the most interesting and popular recreation and entertainment centres: a restaurant of national cuisine, an open-air skating rink, many attractions. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Riga.
Day 4
Breakfast. Departure to Vilnius at 8 a.m. A sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city: the Old Town, the Gate of Dawn, the ensemble of Vilnius University, the Church of St. Anne, Vilnius Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. A visit to the shopping and entertainment centre "Acropolis" (about 2.5 hours): the largest entertainment and trade centre in the Baltic states: bowling alley, ice arena (about 5 euros/45 minutes), cinema centre, children's playground “Europe” (about 4.5 euros/hour) or an independent visit to the water park "VICHY" (entrance ticket for adults 20 euros, children from 6 to 14 years 14 euros, children under 6 years are free of charge). Departure to Minsk approximately at 6-7 p.m. Transit through the territory of Lithuania and Belarus. Arrival in Minsk late at night.
Contact information:
Regional tourism centre
Grodno, 22 Ozheshko str.
+ 375 (152) 39 75 16
+ 375 (152) 39 74 49
+ 375 (29) 869 06 02
e-mail: regunivertur@mail.ru
Tags: tallinn, riga, jurmala, vilnius, recreation, tour, output, rtc
