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)