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BalticCapitalsTourTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality10 daysIndividual TourExplore at LeisureYear-roundVisiting their capitals makes the perfectintroduction to each Baltic country. Althoughlocated no more than six hours away from eachother, each city is a wholly unique prospectwith its own inimitable set of charms andsampling the different atmospheres, flavoursand cultures will give you an invaluable insightinto this captivating corner of Europe.This is our most popular and longest runningindividual tour in the Baltics, now celebratingits 15th year. The tour offers three differenthotel categories to suit every budget and itis also possible to vary the types of hotelson your trip.Travel between each city is on local coachesbut we can also quote for private transfersby car. Longer stays can be arranged and it ispossible to add on extensions in Helsinki and/or St Petersburg. Please contact us for details.Day 1 Fly to VilniusFly to Vilnius, check in to hotel for 3 nights.Day 2-3 VilniusFree days to explore Vilnius, a city of churcheswith a steeple view on every corner. Vilniushas the largest Old Town in Europe, whereyou can discover a treasure trove of pristinewinding streets and colourful Baroquebuildings. Take the funicular from the Lowerto the Higher Castle for views across therooftops and learn about the country’s recenthistory at the Museum of Genocide Victims inthe former KGB headquarters. (B)Day 4 Vilnius To RigaMorning at leisure depending on time of busto Riga. Arrive Riga and check in to hotel for3 nights. (B)Day 5-6 RigaFree days to explore Riga, the largest andpossibly the most energetic city of the Baltics.From the medieval Old Town to the largeArt Nouveau district and from the movingOccupation Museum of Latvia to the hugecentral market in old Zeppelin Hangars, thereis always something to do in Riga. (B)Day 7 Riga to TallinnMorning at leisure until midday bus to Tallinn.Arrive Tallinn and check in to hotel for 3nights. (B)Day 8-9 TallinnFree days to explore Tallinn’s medieval OldTown with its enchanting assortment of 13thcenturychurch spires, maze of cobbled streetsand impressive Town Hall Square. Spend timerelaxing in chic cafés and trendy bars, enjoymeals in gourmet restaurants and exerciseyour credit cards in the gleaming new designermalls. (B)Day 10 Tallinn to UKFree morning before flight back to the UK. (B)Hotel OptionsAs the majority of our Baltic itineraries aretailor-made, we can book a wide range ofaccommodation subject to availability. Thefollowing hotels are included in the aboveitinerary but if these hotels are not availablethen we will offer suitable alternatives.3-star hotelsVilnius - Hotel City GateRiga - Hotel HanzaTallinn - L’Ermitage Hotel4-star hotelsVilnius - Mabre Residence HotelRiga - Hotel JustusTallinn - Baltic Hotel Imperial5-star hotelsVilnius - Narutis HotelRiga - Hotel Grand PalaceTallinn - Hotel TelegraafPrices from3-star hotel optionPer person twin-share £699Single room supplement £2154-star hotel optionPer person twin-share £765Single room supplement £2855-star hotel optionPer person twin-share £1145Single room supplement £660Prices include• Return flights in economy class withFinnair via Helsinki from LondonHeathrow or Manchester• All airport taxes and security charges• Hotel accommodation as specifiedwith breakfast• Coach tickets, Vilnius to Rigaand Riga to TallinnPrices exclude• All transfers67Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent