Russian Glories, Baltic Treasures 2023

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Experience the sweep of history through the Baltic States and Russia, from Old World cities in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to St. Petersburg to Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square – enjoying lunch in the "Gallery of Artists" in Moscow, an evening of Russian ballet and a Tauck Exclusive, early morning visit to The State Hermitage Museum.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Discover the 'Old World'... from Baltic cities to St. Petersburg and Moscow
    • where architectural gems from the Middle Ages intertwine with age old customs
    • ingrained in local towns
    • cities and villages…Explore Helsinki
    • Finland; Riga
    • Latvia; Vilnius
    • Lithuania; and Tallinn
    • Estonia – with their age-old castles
    • medieval lanes
    • and incredible architecture – and experience a kaleidoscope of different views traveling by coach

What's this trip about?

    Experience the sweep of history through the Baltic States and Russia, from Old World cities in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to St. Petersburg to Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square – enjoying lunch in the "Gallery of Artists" in Moscow, an evening of Russian ballet and a Tauck Exclusive, early morning visit to The State Hermitage Museum.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Vilnius, Lithuania
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Finland
  • Lithuania
  • Russia

Attractions

  • Helsinki
  • Moscow
  • St. Petersburg
  • Vilnius

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Drive along coastal roads, through peaceful forests and idyllic farms as you travel across the Baltic region from Lithuania to Latvia and Estonia TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Guided early-morning visit to The State Hermitage Museum, allowing you to view its treasures when crowds are fewer In-depth sightseeing in the centuries-old Baltic capital cities of Riga, Latvia; Vilnius, Lithuania; Tallinn, Estonia; and Helsinki, Finland A private concert featuring the music of Finnish national composer Jean Sibelius in Helsinki A gala "Tchaikovsky Night" dinner with live music at L'Europe in St. Petersburg An evening of Russian ballet in St. Petersburg Two journeys by high-speed train

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Vilnius, Lithuania

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius.
Your transfer is included from Vilnius Airport to the Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius in the heart of Vilnius' Old Town, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight at your five-star hotel on Vilnius' historic Cathedral Squar...
Day 2 An Outdoor Museum of Architecture

Experience a living museum of Baroque and Renaissance architecture on a walking tour along the cobblestone streets of Vilnius' Old Town this morning. As the oldest and largest surviving medieval town in northern Europe – and a UNESC...

Day 3 Countryside, The Sea & An Opera House

Depart Vilnius and journey along the Yellow Roads through the pristine countryside of Lithuania; cross into Latvia and stop for lunch in seaside Jurmala on your way to the capital, Riga, an important trading center for Central and E...

Day 4 A Showcase of Art Nouveau in Riga

Take a drive to Riga's Art-Nouveau New Town, considered the best in Europe, for a guided walking tour; many of these Art-Nouveau gems were designed and built by Latvian architects including Mikhail Eisenstein (father of the noted 20...

Day 5 Medieval Streets of Tallinn

Depart Latvia and cross into Estonia this morning, stopping in seaside Parnu for lunch. Arrive early afternoon in Estonia's capital city of Tallinn, an outstanding example of a medieval Northern European trading center. On a guided ...

Day 6 A Rock Church and Romantic Music

Finland's capital city is an intriguing mix of parks, waterways, and various architectural styles, which you'll explore on a morning sightseeing tour. Visit the extraordinary Temppeliaukio (The Rock) Church, built into solid rock in...

Day 7 Via train to glorious St. Petersburg & Tchaikovsky Night

From Helsinki, travel to Russia this morning in First Class aboard a train to opulent St. Petersburg; the historic center of Peter the Great's "Window to the West" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get acquainted with Russia's cultu...

Day 8 A Summer Palace & Russian Ballet

Today begins with an excursion to Petrodvorets, on the Gulf of Finland, for a tour of the Peterhof, the summer palace of Peter the Great. After lunch on the palace grounds, a hydrofoil whisks you back to the city for a visit to St. ...

Day 9 It's Good to be the Tsar... Or is it?

Journey to Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) for a visit to the opulent Catherine Palace, expanded by Empress Catherine the Great in the mid-18th century, and its remarkably restored Amber Room. Back in St. Petersburg after lunch, take a gui...

Day 10 The State Hermitage Museum & dinner at a local restaurant

Today, Tauck has arranged an early morning visit – when crowds are fewer – to The State Hermitage Museum, boasting one of the largest collections of art and artifacts in the world. Displays include prehistoric cultures, classical an...

Day 11 Rail journey to Moscow & art

Take a high-speed rail journey to Russia's capital city, Moscow – for a three-night stay near the Kremlin. A drive along the river leads to lunch at the fantastical Gallery of Artist restaurant in Dolgorukov House, one of the most b...

Day 12 Moscow's Fine Art and Refined Metro

Begin the day with a lecture on the history of Russia at the hotel. Then join your local guide for a visit to the State Tretyakov Gallery / National Museum of Russian Fine Art, featuring 11th- to 20th-century paintings and sculpture...

Day 13 Inside the Kremlin and Red Square

Today, tour Red Square and the 64-acre Kremlin, the center of Russian power for centuries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll enjoy early entry into the Kremlin Armory; walk through Alexander Gardens and visit Moscow's Tomb of ...

Day 14 Journey home

Tour ends: Moscow.
A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Moscow to Sheremetyevo International Airport or Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Please allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.

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PORTOFCALL : Moscow, Russia

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Price From $7,990
Price per day$571
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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