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BALTIC LUXURY
STOCKHOLM - RIGA - TALLINN - HELSINKI - STOCKHOLM
This tour takes you on a journey combining the some of the capitals of Scandinavia and capitals of the Baltics. You will have plenty of opportunity to explore the cities and all what they have to offer. Included in this package: accommodation in 5* centrally located hotels, private transportation and tour escort, private city tours.
DAY 1 ARRIVAL TO SWEDEN
Welcome to the Kingdom of Sweden!
Arrival at Arlanda Airport, meeting with your privatel driver and transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure - walk along the streets and explore the city of the royal family, and the main Drottninggatan - Queen Street, with many shops, bars and cafes.
Overnight at Nobis Hotel***** or similar
DAY 2 STOCKHOLM - RIGA
Breakfast in the hotel
Meet your tour leader and a local guide at the reception of your hotel and depart for 3 hrs city sightseeing Stockholm.
Stockholm is generally referred to as Beauty on Water, or Venice of the North which is understandable, as the city is built upon 14 islands. It is surrounded by Lake Mälaren, and by the Baltic Sea. City's grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history and museums tell her 700 year-old history beautifully.
During your sightseeing tour you will visit the Gamla Stan (Old town), where you will be charmed by cobblestone streets, crooked but beautifully preserved buildings, The Royal Palace, gothic churches and excellent cafés, bars, restaurants and Swedish design-ware shops.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Stockholm harbour and board your overnight cruise to Riga.
Overnight on board of the cruise, Deluxe-Seaview cabin
DAY 3 ARRIVAL TO LATVIA
Breakfast on board
Welcome to Latvia and its magnificent capital city Riga
Riga is the most exciting city and the largest of the three countries. The merchants of the Hanse there introduced their houses and stone warehouses, the oldest dating from the fifteenth century and the nineteenth century, the city is enriched by Art Nouveau buildings.
Overnight at Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel***** or similar
DAY 4 RIGA - TALLINN
Breakfast in the hoteL
After breakfast you will depart towards Tallinn; the capital city of Estonia. Tallinn represents a medieval enclave perched on top of a hill looking overlooking the Baltics. Among the remains of the medieval battlements and towers, dominated by the simple arrows of Protestant churches, the cobbled and narrow streets lead through the city until the old square animated by its restaurants, shops, the passing of the little blue train and horse-drawn carriages.
Overnight at Telegraaf Hotel***** or similar
DAY 5 TALLINN - HELSINKI
Breakfast in the hotel
The old town is located in the heart of Tallinn. Divided in two very distinctive parts: Toompea hill and The lower town, centered on Raekoja plats (the Town Hall Square) is still surrounded by a 2,5km-fortified wall. Through the itinerary, you will admire the Orthodox Cathedral Alexander Nevsky and the Toompea castle (home to the Estonian Parliament), The City Hall Square, the house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, St Olaf and Niguliste churches.
Afternoon departure on a short cruise from Tallinn to Helsinki (Business Lounge included). Arrival in Helsinki and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Kämp Hotel***** or similar
DAY 6 HELSINKI - STOCKHOLM
Breakfast in the hoteL
You will depart on a sightseeing tour of the city of Helsinki. Amongst others, you will see Senaatintori, the Senate square’s, and its magnificent architectural ensemble. Right around the corner near the harbour, you will find the Kauppatori, the picturesque market square, characterised by an abundance of flowers, fruits and busy traders. TheTuomio kirkko (cathedral) is our next stop. It was built in the 19th century and has an impressive copper dome. Concerts are regularly taking place inside. Another church, the Temppeliaukio kirkko is carved into the rock which cause the excellent acoustics. One of the last stops is the Uspenski Cathedral - the Orthodox Cathedral in neo-Byzantine style rears its mighty mass of red brick in the Katajanokka Island.
Late afternoon transfer to the cruise-ship terminal, where you will embark on a cruise to Stockholm.
Overnight on board of the cruise, Deluxe-Seaview cabin
DAY 7 STOCKHOLM
Breakfast onboard.
Arrival to Stockholm at approx. 09:45 in the morning, and transfer to your hotel (please note checking might not be available before 15:00).
Rest of the day at leisure; enjoy some last minute shopping for the Viking souvenirs
Overnight at Nobis Hotel***** or similar (B)
DAY 8 DEPARTURE
Breakfast in the hotel
Transfer to the airport on your own
(Transfer by a taxi can be pre-booked in advance)
End of our services
See you soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & the Baltics
Included in the package
· 5 overnights in the mentioned hotel or similar, with breakfast
· 2 overnights on board of a cruise, Deluxe-Seaview cabins, with breakfast
· Luggage Handling for check-in/out in the Hotels
· Private transfer Arlanda Airport-Hotel
· Private car & driver at disposal for city tour
· Private transfer from hotel in Stockholm to the cruise terminal
· Private transfer from Riga to Tallinn
· Private transfer from a hotel in Tallinn to the cruise terminal
· Cruise from Tallinn to Helsinki (2hrs.) with access to Business Lounge
· Private transfer from cruise terminal to a hotel in Helsinki
· Private transfer from a hotel in Helsinki to the cruise terminal
· Private transfer from cruise terminal to a hotel in Stockholm
· Private transfer Hotel-Arlanda Airport
· English speaking escort
· 3 hrs in Stockholm
· 3 hrs in Riga
· 3 hrs in Tallinn
· 3 hrs in Helsinki
Not included in the package
· Flights
· Drinks, Lunches & Dinners
· Tips & Personal Expenses