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TallinnCity BreaksRegent recommendsTo sample some authentic Estonianflavours, Vanaema Jurres (Grandma’sPlace) is an absolute must-visit.Located in a rustic, low-archedcellar and serving up hearty, genuinecuisine such as roast elk, wild boarand sauerkraut, don’t be surprised ifyou end up returning for a second orthird helping.Getting thereFlights: EasyJet direct from LondonGatwickDepartures: Mondays, Wednesdays,Fridays and SundaysFlight duration: 2 hours 55 minutesRegional departures:Please contact us for details.Transfer: Lennart Meri Tallinn Airportto city centre - 5 kilometres. Journeytime is around 10 to 15 minutes.Private transfer price:£22 per car one-way (1-4 persons)£49 per mini-bus one-way (5-8 persons)VISA: Not required for EU passportholdersPricesPrices are per person and include 3 nightsaccommodation with breakfast, returnflights in economy class with Easyjet andall airport taxes.When to goTallinn bustles with cultural activity allyear round, from classical concerts andstage shows to medieval carnivals andbeer festivals. Summer in particular is jampacked.The Old Town Days throughoutJune brings the area to life with streetperformers, markets, live music, medievalthemedevents and traditional food stalls.This is soon followed by St John’s Day,a popular event with Pagan origins,commencing with a large bonfire lit bythe president of Estonia himself. Whilethe Baltica International Folklore Festivalin mid-July showcases authentic Estonianfolk music, dancing, costume and othertraditions.St Barbara HotelPrices from £290pp twin-shareWithin walking distance of the Old Town, thisdelightful limestone-brick building is home tobright, spacious good-value rooms. The hoteleven has its own cellar bar/restaurant servingGerman cuisine and refreshing German beer.Baltic Hotel ImperialPrices from £325pp twin-shareThis boutique hotel has a unique position builtinto the old city walls. The hotel has beensympathetically renovated to reflect its 19thcenturyheritage and the medieval city wall isexposed in the interior. Each room has beentastefully and individually furnished and yourstay here will be very restful.Hotel TelegraafPrices from £465pp twin-shareHoused in a former exchange building for theEstonian Telegraph Company, the magnificent19th-century architecture is home to a deluxehotel where you may rub shoulders withinternational politicians or celebrities. Closeto the Old Town Square, you will thoroughlyenjoy your stay in the stylishly decorated rooms.71Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent