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64 20 Days | Five Countries Day 1. Arrive Vilnius Fly into Vilnius, Lithuania's enchanting capital. Upon arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for an elegant Welcome Reception. Two Nights: Vilnius, Radisson Blu Lietuva. Day 2. Vilnius This morning, embark on a guided tour of Vilnius, taking in the wonder of the Old Town. Then, venture to Trakai Island Castle, a magnificent stone castle built in the 14th century. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. BD Day 3. Vilnius, Riga, After breakfast, travel to Šiauliai where you'll visit the awe-inspiring Hill of Crosses. Later, farewell Lithuania and cross the border into Riga, the capital of Latvia. Two Nights: Riga, Radisson Blu Daugava. BD Day 4. Riga Today, join a local guide for a tour of historic Riga, taking in the Germanic art nouveau architecture of the Old Town. Then head to Black Magic Bar to enjoy a tasting of Black Balsam, a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur. B Day 5. Riga, Ligatne, Tallinn Today, cross the border into Estonia. Along the way, visit the Secret Soviet Bunker in Ligatne, a Cold War bomb shelter. Continue to Cesis and enjoy time to explore before arriving in Tallinn. Two Nights: Tallinn, Nordic Forum Hotel. BD Day 6. Tallinn Today, set out on a guided tour of Tallinn. Visit the Kadriorg district, a throwback to the time when Estonia was ruled by the Russian Tsars and pass by the Song Festival Grounds, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Town Hall Square. B Day 7. Tallinn, Helsinki Farewell Estonia as you embark on a beautiful ferry crossing over the Gulf of Finland into Helsinki. Upon arrival in this charming seaside capital, you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the evening to explore at leisure. Three Nights: Helsinki, GLO Art Hotel. B Day 8. Helsinki Join your local guide for a tour of Helsinki, where the heart of the city is its spectacular harbour. Explore the Temppeliaukio Church, a magnificent structure with an interior constructed out of solid rock and bathed in natural light via a glazed dome. BD Day 9. Helsinki Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to further immerse yourself in this unique seaside city. B Day 10. Helsinki, St Petersburg, Embark Ship After breakfast, 10 Day (EUTLBC10) guests depart the tour. Remaining guests board the Allegro high- speed train bound for Russia. Arrive in St Petersburg and transfer to your river ship. This evening, enjoy a glass of champagne and Russian folk music at a special Welcome Reception on board. 10 Nights: aboard your river ship, the ms Surikov. BD BALTIC CHARM & TREASURES OF RUSSIA Vilnius to Moscow Lithuania n Latvia n Estonia Finland n Russia YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ Three nights in Helsinki; two nights in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn ✓ 10 nights exploring Russia's waterways on an intimate river ship, the ms Surikov ✓ Services of a Tour Director, Cruise Director, and local guides ✓ 42 meals – 19 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D) ✓ Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, as well as soft drink, beer and wine at dinner on your cruise ✓ Explore up to 14 towns, villages and cities ✓ Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy a tasting of Latvia's famous Black Balsam herbal liqueur Visit the Secret Soviet Bunker in Ligatne, Latvia Enjoy a glass of champagne at an elegant Welcome Reception accompanied by Russian folk music Take part in a riveting Russian language lesson on board Taste Russian vodka at a special Farewell Dinner