Kompas Escorted Tours 2020

049 Day 8, Tallinn to Riga, Friday On a walking tour of Tallinn’s Upper and Lower Old Town, visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral . Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th-century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, travel to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D) Day 9, in Riga, Saturday On a morning sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon and evening are free. (B) Day 10, to Vilnius, Sunday Depart this morning for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture. (B, D) Day 11, In Vilnius, Monday The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church and St. Anne’s Church . View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas' Tower in the Upper Town, and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may want to join an optional excursion to Trakai, beautifully set on three lakes. (B) Day 12, to Warsaw, Tuesday Drive through the landscapes of Lithuania on your way to cross the border into Poland. Then take in the Polish countryside, cities, and towns as you head to Warsaw, arriving at the day's end. (B, L, D) Day 13, in Warsaw, Wednesday Warsaw, the 700-year-old capital of Poland. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Then on a walking tour, see the Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for a stroll through the city, shopping, relaxing, or perhaps attend an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 14, depart Warsaw, Thursday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) Included Features: Centrally located 4-star hotels Buffet breakfast daily 2 lunches and 7 dinners (coffee or tea included) Airport transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach High speed train from Moscow to St. Petersburg Professional English Speaking Tour Director throughout Licensed Local Guides Entrance fees included where indicated in bold letters Luggage handling at hotels Complimentary whispers with sightseeing tours Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Moscow St. Petersburg Tallinn Riga Vilnius Warsaw Hotels: Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF) St. Petersburg: Ambassador (F) Tallinn: Park Inn Radisson Meriton (F) Riga: Radisson Blu Latvija (SF) Vilnius: Novotel (F) Warsaw: Mercure Grand (SF) TOUR K982 START DATES: END DATES: 15-May 28-May 22-May 4-Jun 26-Jun 9-Jul 28-Aug 10-Sep 4-Sep 17-Sep 11-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 8-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $3,326 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $1,337 St. Petersburg Moscow Vilnius Warsaw Tallin Riga BELARUS UKRAINE SLOVAKIA GERMANY HUNGARY POLAND CZECH REPUBLIC AUSTRIA FINLAND ESTONIA LATVIA LITHUANIA RUSSIA 3 3 2 2 1 2