DAY 1

Arrive Warsaw (2 Nights)
Welcome to Warsaw. After checking in this afternoon, relax and unwind or take a stroll through the city. This evening, meet your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the hotel.
Hotel: Campanile Varsovie
Meal: Dinner

DAY 2

Warsaw Sightseeing
This morning we join a Local Specialist visiting the Old Town, which the Nazis destroyed to retaliate against the brave Warsaw Uprising, and the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, immortalised in the Roman Polanski film – The Pianist. Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights – perhaps visit the 14th-century Royal Castle or celebrate the talents of Chopin and enjoy a private recital of Chopin’s works.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 3

Warsaw – Vilnius (2 Nights)
We journey to Lithuania, arriving later in the capital Vilnius, renowned for its beautiful Baroque façades.
Hotel: Europa City
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 4

Vilnius Sightseeing
Join a Local Specialist on a tour past the city’s iconic sights. See the Bishop’s Palace and the University, the oldest university in the Baltics. Explore the 17th-century Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, built on the site of a temple to the pagan goddess of love. Walk to the Gates of Dawn, the Carmelite Church of St. Theresa and former Jewish Ghetto, and the Cathedral.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 5

Vilnius – Šiauliai – Riga (2 Nights)
Enjoy a free morning in Vilnius, departing the city after lunch. Our first stop is the extraordinary Hill of Crosses at Šiauliai, the site of thousands of crosses, each mysteriously claiming its place since the mid-19th century. We arrive in the ancient city of Riga later where we will spend the next two nights.
Hotel: Hestia Jugend
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 6

Riga Sightseeing
Explore Riga’s winding medieval streets on a sightseeing and walking tour with a Local Specialist. Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights on your own, admiring the skyline from the comfort of a canal boat, or indulging in the herbal flavours of the city’s favourite Black Balsam at a traditional city tavern.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 7

Riga – Tallinn (2 Nights)
We follow the Gulf of Riga north into Estonia, and travel via Pärnu, a popular beach resort to the fairy tale capital of Tallinn. This evening we dine in our hotel.
Hotel: Hestia Europa
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 8

Tallinn Sightseeing
Explore the beautifully preserved streets of Tallinn’s old Hanseatic Quarter with a Local Specialist. See its 15th-century Luhike Jalg Gate and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a symbol of Russian power with its magnificent gold-plated dome.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 9

Depart Tallinn
Say farewell to your companions as this trip comes to an end. Transfers are available to Tallinn Airport. Conditions apply.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

Sightseeing Highlights

• Warsaw Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes a visit the Old Town. See the monumental ‘Palace of Culture and Science’ building
• Vilnius Enjoy views of the Bishop’s Palace and the church of St. Peter and Paul on your included sightseeing with a Local Specialist. See Gediminas Tower
• Šiauliai Visit the remarkable pilgrimage site of the “Hill of Crosses”
• Riga Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes the Old Town, views of the House of the Blackheads, and the Freedom Monument
• Tallinn See the 15th-century Luhike Jaig Gate and the old Hanseatic Quarter on your included sightseeing with a Local Specialist

Dining Highlights

• 8 Buffet breakfasts
• 3 Three-course dinners

First class travel Highlights

• Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
• Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
• Luxury air-conditioned coach
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• Variety of Optional Experiences
• City orientation tours
• An expert Travel Director and a professional driver
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
• Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply