Historic Baltic Republics

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options

14 Breakfasts

vegetarian, vegan, meat

Bus, Ferry

14 nights standard hotel

Our comfortable, mid- range accommodation offers a good level of service, often with amenities such as, restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Rooms generally have en-suite facilities.

hotel: 14 night(s);

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader's ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract.

Tallinn: Maritime Museum Seaplane Harbour €15.00 per person plus €85.00 for a local guide per group; Bastion Tunnels €7.00 including local guide

Kuressaare: Bishop's Palace €5.00; visit to a local farmhouse with food tasting €40.00.

Tartu: Estonia National Museum of History €12.00.

Riga: Castle Complex €6.00; observation deck at the Academy of Science €4.00; KGB Museum free admission and from €3.50 for a guided tour; Riga Canal Boat Tour €18.00 for one hour including audio guide; excursion by local train to Jurmala €15.00 for 10 participates or more including a guide and train tickets.

Kaunas: Holocaust Memorial €3.00 with local guide; Sugihara House €3.00.

Vilnius: Amber Museum free entrance; TV Tower €10.00 including audio guide; KGB Museum €5.00 or €20.00 for a guided tour.

In Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, it may be possible to attend an evening performance at the ballet, opera or a concert (except during July and August when the majority of the companies are on tour abroad); please check with your Explore Leader on arrival and allow €60.00 per performance.

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.