Starting in vilnius and ending in tallinn, the baltic capital cities trip is a guided active and outdoor tour that takes 8 days. With street art, sculpture, incredible architecture and. The baltic capital cities of tallinn, riga, vilnius and kaliningrad offer a range of attractions that appeals to both tourists and business visitors. Buy travellers baltic cruising travellers guides 1 by thomas cook publishing isbn. Book your flights at and transit through amsterdam to your favourite travel spots in north america, asia and elsewhere. Holidays to baltic capital cities available now from explore worldwide. Those who adore travelling or are planning for fantastic outings with friends and family then the baltic states is the finest preference to look over. The jewel in the baltic crown and russias most european city, elegant st petersburg was the imperial capital for two centuries, and tsar peter the greats window on the west. If you would like to extend your holiday with stays. The baltic region of eastern europe is a unique territory inhabited by nonslavic natives as well as ethnic slavs. Buy baltic capitals bradt travel guide baltic cities 2nd revised edition by taylor, neil, etc. Travel around in the baltic sea and visit stockholm the capital of sweden, tallinn the capital of estonia, and helsinki the capital of finland.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book your next adventure or activity holiday online today. As you travel to the various countries on your baltic cruise, you should remember a few things for your trip. Honestly, i felt safe exploring all of the baltic capitals. Once there, look for the savvy in your pocket guides and city paper. This sophisticated and beautiful historic city on the baltic coast was named the little paris of the north. Baltic capital cities adventure travel holidays explore. The dynamic background of the estonian capital makes one thing certain rarely you will find those that dont fall in love with the charm of this city.
You will be touring through tallinn, pakruojo dvaras and vilnius in lithuania, latvia and estonia. Explore the baltic coast and the national parks of lithuania, latvia and estonia on very scenic routes. The sheer grandeur of the city, and its revolutionary spirit, never fail to impress. Baltijos valstybes, also known as the baltic countries, baltic republics, baltic nations, or simply the baltics, is a geopolitical term, typically used to group the three sovereign states in northern europe on the eastern coast of the baltic sea. This new title from bradt is an upgrade to the previous baltic capitals, recognising the changing nature of tourism and business travel to the region the capital cities of tallinn, riga and vilnius are still covered in depth with exclusive information on the russian enclave of kaliningrad. Everything is designed so marvellously that baltic certainly can make anyone. Explore the three capital cities, and enjoy a beer tasting and overnight stay at. The handsome and vibrant town of riga is the largest of the baltic capitals and aspires to the title paris of the baltics. Sure, i felt a little nervous upon first arriving in vilnius, but experiencing normal travel jitters doesnt mean the area is unsafe. A land of crumbling castles, soaring dunes, enchanting forests and magical lakes.
On this baltic tour, we explore the highlights of estonia, latvia and lithuania in under two weeks. It is always a good idea to get your hotel to book a taxi for you and ask. Explore the baltic region of eastern europe and discover centuriesold folklore, historic towns and diverse cultures within the region. Explore the old town of riga in latvia, considered one of the best preserved in europe. Capital cities of the baltic travel for travellers by. We explore the three capital cities on foot, as well as visiting the kgb museum in vilnius, europes largest market in riga and going underground in the tunnels beneath medieval tallinn. This book offers a broad range of information on the heritage, architecture, entertainment, restaurants and cafes of each city. The rough guide to the baltic states is an indespendabel guide to this intriguing part of europe. Baltic tours baltic states travel vacations capitals. The complete baltics travel guide the world was here first.
The capital of lithuania, vilnius boasts an attractive baroque old town,which is the largest in eastern europe and is praised as the new prague. Baltic capital is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20 times. Baltic capitals lithuania escorted tours jules verne. Explore the charming capital cities of sweden, finland and estonia and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes. Baltics travel guide the baltic countries lithuania, latvia, estonia are three countries of northeastern europe, on the eastern shore of the baltic sea. The guide features definitive accounts of the fascinating capital cities of tallinn, vilnius and riga, as well as full coverage of the countries distinctive. In the old town, its architectural mix of romanesque, gothic, renaissance and baroque has survived, although most interesting perhaps is that riga has the highest percentage of art nouveau buildings in europe.
The best baltic tours from vilnius, tallinn or helsinki. In riga, see the magnificent dome cathedral and the powder tower and walk through medieval narrow streets. This baltics travel guide will cover the basic information needed for you to begin to plan your baltic adventure. There are many things to do and see at the ports so plan your day and pace yourself to have enough energy for the entire trip and excursions. With visits to four charismatic capital cities, an overnight stay in the jewel in the baltic crown and scenic cruising of breathtaking waterways all packed into one immersive twoweek itinerary, youll have opportunities to revel in an extensive list of unforgettable sights. Take to the high seas aboard a beautiful silja liner in the cabin class of your choice. The long days and mild weather make summer the perfect time to travel around the baltic with children although the virtual lack of darkness during midsummer can play havoc with childrens sleeping schedules. Located within easy reach of each other, they are ideal for a multicenter trip or individually for that unusual short break. Tallin, riga, vilnius, kaliningrad bradt travel guide baltic cities bradt travel guides the baltic capital cities of tallinn, riga, vilius and kaliningrad are perfect for a multicentre trip and have become increasingly popular for city breaks. Browse and book baltic cruises for 2020 and 2021 the baltic sea and its surrounding states have been amongst europes rop cruise destinations for a while and with good reason. The baltic state capitals are a natural part of any tour, but there is also the chance to visit curonian spit national park in lithuania, as well as the countrys ancient forest wood carvings. Discover what they have to offer by way of sights, nightlife, culinary scenes, and culture. After youll explore the medieval old town of the city, the capital of finland, helsinki will become your next homeplace for a brief time. The full colour section introduces the highlights of estonia, latvia and lithuania.
Decades after the fall of communism, the baltic countries of lithuania, latvia, and estonia remain a mystery to most travellers. Baltic cruises scandinavian cruises norwegian cruise line. Welcome to helsinki, the cool capital of finland, whose sophisticated streets and laidback atmosphere are yours to enjoy, before meeting your travel director and fellow travel companions for an orientation drive to see the citys iconic sights followed by a welcome reception. In this installment of our baltic cruise travel guide series, join us as we arrived at our 2nd port of call at copenhagen, denmark the caribbean princess arrived at our second port of call of our baltic cruise in the morning at 8 am. Bradt has just published the commendable baltic capitals, which includes a chapter on kaliningrad.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Enjoy the different cultures and landmarks of northern europe. Baltic tours operator baltic travel lithuania latvia. In summertime, outdoor tourist amenities are in full swing. Best of finland, russia and the baltic states tour grand.
Baltic sea capitals cruise holiday, itinerary and maps. The adventure continues as we pack our bags and head for the next baltic city. Riga, founded in 1201, is the largest capital in the baltic states and offers a myriad of architectural interest among the historical sights. Vilnius, the only inland baltic capital, lies in a leafy bowl on the confluence of two rivers. From handpicked accommodation to luxuries, baltic welcomes its tourist with enthusiasm. Direct links between tallinn and vilnius the baltic states will soon be fully interconnected by air with the launching of a new direct flight between the lithuanian and estonian capitals on april 18. Essential baltic capital cities specialists in lithuania. Tallinn, riga, vilnius and warsaw, while you marvel at the medieval architecture and history of these locales.
This whistlestop tour of the baltic capitals captures the history of this less discovered corner of europe. Baltic cruise port of call copenhagen, denmark updated. Whether youre looking for inspiring accommodation or great places to eat, intheknow advice will help you find the very best places to stay. Swedish detective kurt wallander travels from ystad to latvia on the trail of a horrific murder in this second book. The three small countries together have a population of 6 million people, nearly half of them live in lithuania. Travelers to the baltic region will discover the centuriesold folk culture, strong national pride, and the refreshing air of the baltic coast. This marked our fourth day on board the caribbean princess, sailing and reaching bruges by the second day, and spending the entire. This scenic 10days tour will offer the opportunity to discover baltics capital cities and their major landmarks. Baltic sea capitals cruise holiday package baltic travel. Explore the baltic states holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Get information on the baltic coast and pomerania hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Day 4, monday travel to riga morning drive to the latvian capital of riga situated at the mouth of the daugava river. Baltic capital cities is a small group trip which will include accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
The baltic coast and pomerania travel guide expert picks. Stop next in riga, the largest of the baltic capitals, and visit gauja national park. The swedish capital for most baltic sea passengers is the most attractive capital city in scandinavia. Experience a magical trip through the baltic capitals. Starting out in the finnish capital, helsinki, the tour takes in suomenlinna sea fortress and there is an option to catch a show at the national theatre. Call on 0207 251 0045 cookies on the travel editions website. The countryside, national parks and coastal areas of these countries are both varied and stunning, adding a touch of wilderness to the history and culture of the cities and towns that we visit as we journey from tallinn to vilnius. Travel from lithuania in the south, through latvia and on to estonia in the north.
Luxury, culture and adventure combine on this unforgettable baltic tours on the high class baltic cruise ships. Tallinn, riga, and vilnius are the baltic capital cities. Topics including currency, transportation, budget and accommodation information, safety concerns, religious and cultural nuances, and regional cuisine are all things worth considering. A choice of 3, 4 or 5star hotels is offered in each city and travel is included on local coaches, but private transfers by car can also be arranged. Passing through the latvian countryside, you reach rundale, the grand 18thcentury baroque palace. Discover vilnius, the capital of lithuania, a fairytale city where reality and fantasy merge. In a week you will wander the old towns of each of these capitals arriving in warsaw where the city has risen out of the ashes to become a modern metropolis. This compact volume offers a comprehensive perspective on each city. This trip is the perfect introduction for first time visitors to the baltic states. Travel on to trakai, lithuanias medieval capital, and 15thcentury trakai castle. Tallinn this northernmost baltic capital has endured a history similar to that of its cousins.
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