KURBAN BAYRAMI SPECIAL BALTIC TREASURES TOUR Lithuania – Latvia – Estonia Tour
Day 1: ISTANBUL – VILNIUS
Dear guests, we meet with you at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departure Terminal at 05:00. After the baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Vilnius with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1407 at 07:50. We arrive at the airport at 10:45 local time, and then we will have a panoramic city tour, including Vilnius Cathedral, the Old Town, Hill of Crosses, Cathedral Square, the Three Crosses, and St. Anne's Church among the places we will visit. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2: VILNIUS
After breakfast at our hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Trakai tour organized by our guide (50 Euros). Trakai is a city that spreads over an area of approximately 500 square kilometers, filled with nature and history, where we will visit the Trakai Castle. The castle is famous for its Gothic architecture and its unique location on an island in Lake Galve, one of Lithuania's deepest lakes. It was built in the 14th century and served as the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. However, the structure fell into disrepair in the 17th century and was only reconstructed in 1951. The castle became part of the Trakai History Museum in 1962. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for the night.
Day 3: VILNIUS - RIGA
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart with our awaiting vehicle to Riga. Guests who wish can join the optional Rundale Palace tour organized along the way (60 Euros). It is one of the two large baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in present-day Latvia, the other being Jelgava Palace. After visiting the palace, we continue towards the capital city of Latvia, Riga. Upon arrival in Riga, we will have a panoramic city tour, which includes Old Town Riga, the Central Market, the Freedom Monument, Riga Castle, the Art Nouveau Museum (from outside), the Three Brothers Architectural Museum, St. Peter's Cathedral, Dannestern Mansion, and the statue of the founder of Riga, Great Kristaps, made of wood on the banks of the Daugava River. After the city tour, there will be free time. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional dinner tour at Lido Center (50 EUR). The Lido Center is a special place built in the old Latvian style, covering an area of 5 hectares where both adults and families can have a good time and enjoy Latvian culture and traditional cuisine, featuring a wide menu with approximately 500 different dishes, along with an entertainment park for children and the largest artificial ice skating rink in the Baltics, covering 5,102 square meters. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Riga for overnight stay.
Day 4: RIGA
After breakfast at our hotel, guests who wish can join the optional Sigulda tour organized by our guide (50 Euros). Sigulda is located in the Vidzeme region, within the borders of Gauja National Park. The places to visit include Sigulda Castle, Gauja National Park, and Gutman Cave. The natural beauty of Gauja National Park and the Gauja River valley will captivate you. After the tour, there will be free time. Guests interested can also join the optional Jurmala tour organized by our guide (40 EUR). In this tour, we will explore Jurmala, a popular holiday area known for its white beaches and romantic wooden houses set among the forests along the Baltic Sea coast. The clean air, tranquil atmosphere, healing waters, and mud therapies make Jurmala a rehabilitation center for both locals and tourists, leaving us enchanted and tranquil... In this charming coastal town, where vehicle entries are charged to prevent air pollution, you can also enjoy the famous spas and cozy cafes along the way. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: RIGA – TALLINN
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart with our awaiting vehicle to Tallinn. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour where we will see the Three Sisters buildings, Tallinn Old Town, the Estonian Maritime Museum, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, the Viru Gate, and the oldest and still active pharmacy in Europe, which has been in operation since 1422. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6: TALLINN
After breakfast at our hotel, guests who wish can join the optional Rocca Al Mare Estonian Open Air Museum tour organized by our guide (60 Euros). We will discover the life of Estonians a century ago amid beautiful nature by the Baltic coast. The museum features 14 farms, a church, an inn, a school building, a windmill, a fire station, and various shops, all dating back to the 18th century. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional dinner at the Viking Village (55 Euros). Upon entering the Viking Village, you are welcomed by a unique atmosphere surrounded by wooden houses, ancient crafts, and historical decorations. You will learn about Viking culture, traditional games, and daily life with a professional guide. Dinner will consist of authentic Viking delicacies prepared according to ancient recipes, including dishes made from meat, fish, and fresh vegetables, alongside traditional Viking beverages. The meal experience is enhanced by Viking songs and music, creating an enchanting atmosphere. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 7: TALLINN
After breakfast at our hotel, guests who wish can join the optional Helsinki tour organized by our guide (130 Euros). In this tour, we will visit the Government Palace, Helsinki Cathedral, Sederholm, and Helsinki University among other places. Then we will see the oldest part of the city, Senate Square. The Sibelius Monument, dedicated to the famous Finnish composer and Temppeliaukio Church, will be key highlights of our Helsinki experience. We will also pass by the Helsinki Central Railway Station, which is the main station for suburban trains and long-distance services from Finland. Among the places we will see and visit are the Rock Church, Kiasma Museum of Modern Art, the Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral (Eastern Orthodox Church), Finlandia Hall, the Market Square, the National Theatre, the Opera House, the Olympic Stadium, and the Parliament Buildings. After the tour, we will take a ferry back to Tallinn. We then transfer to our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 8: TALLIN – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel, we will set off for Tallinn airport at the time determined by our guide. After completing the baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1422 at 11:15. We arrive in the city at 14:50, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you on our next tour.
Mini Advantage Extra Tour Package:
Trakai Tour (50 €)
Rundale Palace Tour (60 €)
Sigulda Tour Tour (50 €)
Jurmala Tour (40 €)
Rocca Al Mare Estonian Open Air Museum Tour (60 €)
Helsinki Tour (130 €)
Total 390 Euros Instead of Only 360 Euros
• Free for 0-2 years
• 50% discount for ages 2-12. (The discount amount is not applicable on the advantageous tour price, it is calculated based on the normal price)
• Credit card payment option available during the tour.
Maxi Advantage Extra Tour Package:
Trakai Tour (50 €)
Rundale Palace Tour (60 €)
Dinner at Lido Center (50€)
Sigulda Tour (50 €)
Jurmala Tour (40 €)
Viking Village Dinner Tour (50 €)
Rocca Al Mare Estonian Open Air Museum Tour (60 €)
Helsinki Tour (130 €)
Total 490 Euros Instead of Only 460 Euros
• Free for 0-2 years
• 50% discount for ages 2-12. (The discount amount is not applicable on the advantageous tour price, it is calculated based on the normal price)
• Credit card payment option available during the tour.
Cancellation Insurance Package: 50 EUR
(With the cancellation insurance package application, we offer our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty in all circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 16 days before the tour departure date. In case of cancellation, while the full tour fee is refunded, the cancellation insurance package fee and any additional service fees (Visa, insurance etc.) are not refunded.)
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Outgoing Tour acts as an intermediary between our passengers and the airlines and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. Flight details may change before the flight, and all times must be confirmed 48 hours prior to the departure dates. Our passengers have purchased the tour with the understanding and acceptance of the risk of time changes.
- Extra tours take place with a minimum of 15 participants. If participation is below 15 people, there may be changes in tour prices or it may take place via metro.
- In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying names and/or where there are optional choices for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be informed by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
- During trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances longer than the indicated kilometers. In such a case, Outgoing Tour will provide information 15 days before the tour departure.
- Outgoing Tour reserves the right to change the tour route while keeping the content the same when deemed necessary.
- There is a visa requirement for Turkish citizens. It is necessary to apply with a passport valid for at least 6 months from the travel end date along with the required documents specified by our agency. Even if the required documents are submitted to the consulate at the time of visa application, it is possible for the consulate to deny the visa either stating a reason or not, or to grant a visa starting on a date later than the tour departure date. The visa service fee paid is non-refundable. Green passport holders do not have visa requirements, a passport valid for at least 6 months from the tour departure date is sufficient. Having obtained a visa does not guarantee entry into the country, as the passport control officer has the authority to deny entry. Outgoing Tour is not responsible for such situations; the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- Guests traveling with a green passport should renew their passports if the date of issue is more than 10 years old; otherwise they may be denied entry into the country they are visiting and/or their flight may not be operated by the airline from Turkey. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- There is no visa requirement for green passport holders, and a passport valid for at least 6 months from the travel end date is sufficient.
- Obtaining a visa does not guarantee entry into the country, as the passport control officer has the authority to deny entry. Outgoing Tour is not responsible for such situations; the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- To avoid issues at border control due to torn, worn, wet and/or damaged passports; those passports should be renewed, and if traveling to a country requiring a visa for Turkish citizens, the visa should be on the new passport. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
- For guests under 18 years of age traveling alone or with only one parent, they may be asked by border police to present a document showing joint consent from both parents; therefore, we recommend passengers under 18 and their parents to be aware of this matter.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are designed for general introduction of the cities and are conducted with guide narration from the vehicle without including the entrance fees to museums or historical sites, lasting no more than 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours may not occur if local authorities do not allow the visit, deny entry, or if closed roads due to any event. Outgoing Tour is not responsible for the non-execution of these tours due to weather conditions making the tour impossible. Some tours may need to be conducted via public transport or on foot if access is restricted.
- The minimum number of participants required for this package tour is 40 for each hotel category. If the required number of participants is not met, cancellation of the tour will be informed to the consumer 21 days in advance.
- Triple rooms can be assigned depending on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than the standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Participants of the tour acknowledge that they accept the possible congestion and bed type in the reservations for the third person and/or child. Child discounts apply for one child complying with the age group staying with two adults.
- The timing of the extra tours throughout the day may vary, without changing the content based on the opening and closing times and reservation hours of the places to be visited.
What's Included
• Istanbul - Vilnius - Tallinn - Istanbul Turkish Airlines Economy Class Flight ticket,
• 7 Nights accommodation including breakfast in the specified hotel category,
• Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfers,
• City tours
• Professional Turkish guiding services,
• All Intercity Transfers
• Airport Taxes
Not Included
- Foreign Departure Tax Stamp
- All Turkey and Ercan Domestic Flight Connections
- Schengen visa
- Travel Insurance (up to 65 years): 15-Eur
- Travel insurance (ages 66-75): 30-Eur
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Optional tours
- All museum entrance fees
- All personal expenses and extras of my guests
- Mandatory city taxes, hotel accommodation taxes and city checkpoint taxes (100 Euro ) will be collected by the guide on the first day.
- Cancellation Insurance Package: 50 EUR (With the cancellation insurance package, we provide our guests the right to cancel their reservations without penalty under any circumstances. With this application, it is possible to cancel your reservation up to 16 days before the tour departure date. While the total tour fee is refunded upon cancellation, the cancellation insurance package fee and any additional service fees (Visa, insurance, etc.) are not refunded.)
Terms and Conditions of Tour Guarantee and Travel Health Insurance Package in Case of Visa Denial;
* Tour cancellation and refund due to visa denial (%25 exemption)
* In case of sudden-acute illnesses of the insured or their first-degree relatives, the possibility of cancelling the tour due to accompaniment (%15 exemption)
* Possibility of cancelling the tour due to the death of the insured's first-degree relatives (Mother, Father, Spouse, Sibling, Child, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandchild, Caregiver, and accompanying person on the same reservation) (%15 exemption)
* Cancellation of the trip and interruption (Force Majeure)
* Theft of personal belongings during travel (300€)
* Loss and damage of luggage (400€)
* Accommodation of family members due to treatment of the insured
* Unexpected return due to the death of a family member, damage at the permanent residence
* Medical treatment, transfer for medical reasons or travel, transfer to permanent residence after treatment, transfer of deceased insured (30,000 €)
**Can be added during the reservation purchase stage (cannot be added after booking or during the tour).
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