To the Baltic states by "Golden Eagle"
Group of Companies "The Trans-Siberian Express" offers you to visit the Baltic States by the one of the best trains in the world," Golden Eagle ". You will visit such amazing cities as St. Petersburg, Tallinn and Riga, visit the medieval castles of ancient cities untouched by time.
Route
Moscow - St.Petersburg - Tallinn - Riga - Moscow
Dates and tour cost
For check of dates and cost of the tour, please, call (495) 680 33 02
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Day 1 MOSCOW
Meeting with representatives of the company "GW Travel", who will tell you about the tour program. Your luggage will be delivered to the most elite train in Russia "Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express." Sightseeing tour of Moscow including Red Square. This is the central square of Moscow, adjacent to the Kremlin. Formed in the late 15th century, called the Red (beautiful) in the second half of the 17th century. It was originally the trading area till 16 century. After there are took place at the solemn ceremony.
Day 2 ST. PETERSBURG
Full day excursions to unique St. Petersburg. Our tour includes a visit to the Hermitage. Excursion to the Hermitage - one of the largest in the world of art and historical museums. It appeared in 1764 as a private collection of Catherine the Great, is open to the public in 1852. The main building of the Hermitage - Winter Palace (1754 - 60), the architect Rastrelli. We also visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, laid by Peter the Great in 1703, Peter and Neva gates, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral (1712-33, architect. Trezzini) with the burial place of Russian emperors. Then we go to the summer residence of Catherine the Great in the city of Pushkin and see the world famous Amber Room. Before returning to the city, we will have lunch at the restaurant in Pushkin Compound. Dinner at one of the best restaurants in St. Petersburg. Later the train departure.
Day 3 TALLINN
Morning arrival to the Estonian capital Tallinn. Bus tour: known since 1154 under the name Kolyvan (in Russian chronicles), in the 1219-1917 years city was called Revel, in 1918 - the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. You are invited to survey monument Mermaid, Singing pop, Pirita district and the Olympic venues, the monastery of St. Brigid in the XV., Park memory, Kadriorg - a baroque palace built by Peter I to Catherine and the surrounding beautiful park, visit the Open Air Museum Rocca al Mare. After the bus tour we will continue our examination of Tallinn and go on a walking tour through the Old Town. You will see: Upper and Lower Town, the largest Orthodox Church in Estonia - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, viewing platforms, Streets of Short and Long leg, the oldest church in Tallinn Dome XIII century, the tower of City Hall and "Fat Margaret". Lunch and dinner will be held in the cozy restaurants of Tallinn. Evening train departure.
Day 4 RIGA
This morning, our luxury train will arrive in the Latvian capital Riga. The city is known since 1198. After the excursion you will continue your acquaintance with Riga on a walking tour through the Old Town. You will see: Cathedral (Church of 13 century), the Swedish Gate, Powder Tower, House of Blackheads, Riga Castle, "Three Brothers". After lunch we will travel to the beautiful resort town of Jurmala - a major climatic and mud-bath resort on the Gulf of Riga. Dinner offers one of the restaurants in Jurmala. Evening train departure.
Day 5 MOSCOW
Breakfast on the train. Arrival in Moscow.