Spring in the Baltic
Twenty-three enchanting Spring days in the Baltic will be a magical time, when the sun hardly sets and the streets and cafes buzz with life in these northern European capitals. Distinguished Australian tour operator Adventure Associates spectacular escorted tour - The Baltic States and St Petersburg will delight passengers as they never cease to be amazed at the beauty and sophistication in these somewhat unknown countries.
The turrets, the ancient city gates and the cobblestoned streets - these are the fairy tale images of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. This grand tour commences in Copenhagen before crossing the Baltic Sea to Vilinus. It is here the tour commences in earnest. This comfortable and controlled itinerary spends leisurely days visiting not only the capitals, where the group will stay in delightful boutique hotels, within the UNESCO heritage listed old towns, but also visit the ancient and historical city of Trakai. The tour visits Lahemaa National Park in Estonia, before continuing by train to the Russian frontier and onto imperial St Petersburg.
Created by Peter the Great in 1703 you will discover how St Petersburg, the most glorious of cities combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook. And, befitting such a grand tour is a visit to the Kirov, followed by dinner 'backstage' at the Marinsky Theatre and on another evening savour dinner in the private dinning rooms of Grand Duke Vladimir.
After four marvelous days in St Petersburg with the Hermitage Museum a centerpiece, the tour travels to historic and vibrant Berlin. Time is spent visiting Potsdam, Dresden and Worlitz. The tour ends in Berlin prior to returning to Australia and there's provision to stay on in Europe for private travel arrangements.
This 23 day escorted tour departs on 23 May 2008, and is from $11,360 per person twin share and the price includes all international and European air travel ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The group will be flying with Thai and Scandinavian Airlines, SAS.
With only a few places remaining Interested travellers should contact Adventure Associates immediately on 1800 222 141 to secure their place on this stunning tour.
