St. Petersburg & the Baltic Capitals

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Highlights
- Comprehensive tour of a fascinating region
- Visit to KGB Museum in Vilnius
- Trakai, medieval capital of Lithuania
- Rundale Palace, architectural highlight of provincial Latvia
- Sigulda National Park, the “Switzerland of Latvia”
- Estonia’s open air Rocca-al-Mare village museum
- Historic Tallinn
- Tour of St. Petersburg’s Hermitage, one of the world’s greatest museums
- Lunch with a St. Petersburg family
- Peterhof, royal estate of czar Peter the Great
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- Round-trip air transportation from listed cities
- 12 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, and First Class hotels
- 24 meals: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
- Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
- Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
- Luggage handling for one bag per person
- Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
- $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Odysseys Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)
Itinerary

Depart U.S. for Vilnius, Lithuania
Meals: Dinner
Arrive Vilnius After connecting in Europe, a short flight this morning brings us to Vilnius, the attractive Lithuanian capital with Baroque architecture, numerous churches, medieval towers and fortifications, and one of Eastern Europe’s oldest “Old Towns.” Our afternoon in this historic city is at leisure before tonight’s dinner at our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Vilnius We see the highlights of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this morning’s tour, including Cathedral Square, Gedimino Tower, Vilnius University, and the President’s Palace. We also tour the fascinating KGB Museum. The remainder...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Vilnius/Trakai Today we travel about 20 miles outside Vilnius to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania set in a resort village surrounded by five lakes. Here we tour 15th-century Trakai Castle, with exhibits commemorating the day...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Vilnius/Riga We leave this morning for Riga, the Latvian capital. En route we stop for lunch in Siauliai where we visit the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site and symbol of Lithuanian nationalism. After crossing the border int...
Meals: Breakfast
Riga This morning’s city tour reveals the special treasures of this Baltic gem, once Russia’s coveted warm-water port and the largest of the Baltic capitals. Riga boasts lovingly restored architecture ranging from medieval to art nouveau; a wel...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Riga/Sigulda Today we travel east of Riga to Sigulda to visit Gauja National Park, Latvia’s premier nature preserve. Our excursion includes a visit to Gutmanis’ Cave, a 35-foot cavern bubbling with fresh spring water believed to have...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Riga/Parnu/Tallinn En route to the Estonian capital of Tallinn, we stop for lunch in seaside Parnu, Estonia’s “summer capital.” We reach Tallinn late this afternoon; dinner is at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast
Tallinn This northernmost Baltic capital has endured a history similar to that of its cousins: a favored port location often coveted by its more powerful neighbors; centuries of war with brief periods of independence; 20th-century annexing b...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Tallinn This morning we visit the Estonian Open-Air Museum at Rocca-al-Mare, where 18th- and 19th-century life is recreated with authentic wooden farm houses, churches, and other structures from rural Estonia. We enjoy lunch together ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Tallinn/St. Petersburg We depart this morning by coach for St. Petersburg. After arriving late this afternoon we enjoy dinner together tonight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
St. Petersburg Czar Peter the Great’s “window on the West,” St. Petersburg was built in the early 1700s on 44 islands, mostly swampland – a feat that took the lives of millions of workers. Today it is a beautiful city, laced with cana...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
St. Petersburg/Peterhof This morning we travel to Peterhof, one of the many royal “summer” palaces built by the Romanovs during the last two centuries of their rule. Most of these palaces were virtually destroyed by retreating German...
Meals: Breakfast
Depart for U.S. We depart this morning for our connecting flight to the United States.
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- $3,295 air & land inclusive plus $703 airline taxes and fees
- Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $703, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
- Single travelers please add $795. Your $375 deposit is fully refundable up to 95 days prior to departure. All 2017 tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
- Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: Business Class – $3,595 per person; Premium Economy – $895 per person
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Radisson Blu Astoria Hotel , Vilnius / Days 2-4 / First Class
Located in the heart of Vilnius overlooking City Hall Square and Old Town, this traditional hotel was built in 1901 and fully renovated in 1998. The hotel's facilities that include a restaurant, brasserie, and bar; internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and fitness center with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam, and whirlpool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel , Riga / Days 5-7 / Superior First Class
The Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel, built in 2008, is located in Riga’s city center across from historic Verman Park and close to shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Amenities of the modern 228-room lodging include a restaurant, bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness room, and sauna. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and offer private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
Radisson Blu Sky , Tallinn / Days 8-10 / Superior First Class
The Radisson Blu Sky is situated within close walking distance of Tallinn’s picturesque Old Town and its shopping and entertainment areas. Amenities of this modern, 280-room hotel include a restaurant and rooftop bar; fitness center, laundry services, spa and sauna; and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe , St. Petersburg / Days 11-13, Extension / Deluxe
Ideally located along Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg’s main boulevard, the opulent Belmond Grand Hotel Europe has been welcoming guests for more than 140 years. The hotel’s many amenities include three restaurants (including Russia’s oldest continually serving restaurant) and three bars, shopping arcade (including a shop selling house-made pastries and chocolates), fitness center with sauna and plunge pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each of the 265 air-conditioned guest rooms include private bath with hairdryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
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12 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 7 Dinners
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