Wonderful Baltic Lithuania Latvia Estonia Finland 8Days 5Nights GOFI9605

05.15 a.m. Arrive at Istanbul Airport to transfer to Lithuania
07.50 a.m. Depart on flight TK1407 (approximately 3 hours flight time) to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania
10.45 a.m. Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Go through immigration and customs (local time is 4 hours behind Thailand).
Visit the old town of Vilnius (VILNIUS OLD TOWN), which is known as the largest old town in Central Europe. There are beautiful old buildings dating back to the 15th - 16th centuries. Stop to take a photo with the Gate of Dawn, the only remaining southern gate of the old town in the city. Because of the destruction during the war.
Then take a picture with St. Anne's Church, which is known as one of the most beautiful churches in Vilnius. It is a Roman Catholic church located in the old town of Vilnius. Originally, in the 14th century, it was a wooden church. Later, in 1495 - 1500, a Franciscan monk built a stone church instead, and it was completed in 1581. After that, a Neo-Gothic bell tower was added in 1874. In addition, St. Anne's Church is also registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Then take you to Trakai, a distance of 30 km, taking about 40 minutes.
Take you to visit Trakai Castle, a beautiful castle on an island in Lake Grave, built in the 14th century. It is the castle where Grand Duke Vytautas intended to spend his final years before becoming a prison in the 17th century. On the other side is a church and a Benedictine monastery. Although the castle is located on an island But traveling to the castle is quite easy because there is a bridge connecting the coast to the castle. You are free to take pictures of the beauty or choose to sip tea or coffee by the lake as you wish.
Dinner at a restaurant
Accommodation in Vilnius, Lithuania, BEST WESTERN VILNIUS HOTEL or equivalent (1)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant - and check out
Take you to Kaunas, the former temporary capital of Lithuania in the early 20th century, located at the confluence of the Neris and Neman rivers (approximately 1 hour drive)
Take you to see Kaunas, the second most populous city in Lithuania. See the Town Hall and Kaunas Castle, a stone castle built in the 14th century to protect against religious attacks.
Take you to Showley Siauliai (approximately 2 hours drive), a city that is both a center of culture and an important industry. Showley is located in the north, built since 1236. In the past, the city was burned down 7 times, but today it is a prosperous city.
Noon Have lunch at a local restaurant
Take you to see the Hill of Crosses, an important place of Roman Catholicism that Christians respect. This cemetery was founded in the 14th century. In the past, crosses were placed in this cemetery when there was a fight against invaders or when there was a demand for independence for Lithuania. Today, there are more than 100,000 crosses in this cemetery, both small and large, making this cemetery look like a hill of crosses.
Then, we will take you across the border to Latvia, Riga, which takes about 2 hours.
Dinner at a restaurant
Accommodation in Riga, Latvia, BELLEVUE PARK RIGA HOTEL or equivalent (2)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Take you to Pilsrundale, Pilsrundale, travel about 1 hour.
Take you to visit Rundle Palace, which was once the residence of the Dukes of Courtland, the summer residence of Duke Ernst Johann Biron and Russian Empress Anna Ioannovna. The palace was designed by the same architect as the Hermitage Palace in St. Petersburg, making this palace acclaimed as the ultimate architectural design that perfectly combines the two cultures of Germany and Russia.
Noon Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon Take you to Riga.
Take you to visit the old town of Riga, see the traces of the ancient city walls and the beautiful St. Peter's Church.
Then take you to see the Freedom Monument, located in the heart of Riga. Built in 1935 as a memorial to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Latvian War of Independence between 1918 and 1940, it is 42 meters high and is decorated with a statue of a young woman holding three stars connected together, which symbolizes the unification of the three regions of Latvia.
See St. Jacob Church, the most prominent Catholic church in the old town. See Dome Square, with Riga's city church on the edge of the square, built in 1211, inside is the largest organ in Europe. See the Powder Tower, which was once one of 28 watchtowers, part of the city's fortifications. See Riga Castle, Riga Castel, built in 1330 and now the residence of the President of Latvia.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation in Riga, Latvia at BELLEVUE PARK RIGA HOTEL or equivalent (3)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant - and check out
Take you to Sigulda (about 1 hour travel time), a small town with a population of less than 20,000
Take you to visit Turaida Castle, built in 1214 by the Archbishop of Riga. It is a Gothic brick castle that has been extended and renovated over many eras until it became a beautiful castle fortress. But in 1776, the castle was severely damaged by a fire and was not restored until the 1970s when it was repaired and opened as a museum.
Noon Have lunch at a local restaurant
Take you along the coast of the Baltic Sea to Parnu, Estonia, a beautiful resort town on the Baltic Sea (about 2 hours travel time). It is known as one of the famous seaside resorts in Estonia. There are many resorts, hotels, restaurants and beaches. Established as a city around 1251 and occupied by Poland since 1561, Sweden occupied it since 1629 and Russia occupied it between 1710-1918. It is known as one of the famous seaside resorts in Estonia.
Visit the Wooden House in Art Nouveau and traditional Estonian style, which has its own unique identity and has become a model for houses built in the Baltic style.
Take a photo at Parnu City Hall.
Then take a walk in the city of Parnu on Parnu Main Street. Then travel to Tallinn, the capital and most important port city of Estonia (approximately 2 hours).
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation in Tallinn, Estonia, at PARK INN BY RADISSON HOTEL or equivalent (4)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant - and check out
Visit Tallinn, the capital and main port of Estonia. Located on the northern coast of the Baltic Sea, it is a city famous for its exquisite medieval architecture, and the ancient city walls still remain at the foot of the city.
Visit Tallinn's Old Town Square, which is considered the most beautiful medieval city in Northern Europe. Walk around Toompea, a castle that is now the Estonian parliament and government offices. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the largest Russian Orthodox church in Estonia. Walk along the city walls to the city center square, where the city hall is located, surrounded by buildings from the 15th to 17th centuries.
Noon Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon Take you to the Silja Line ferry port to travel across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, Finland. The beautiful capital of Finland, nicknamed “The Daughter of the Baltic Sea”. Travel for about 2 hours when arriving at the port of Helsinki, Finland. A city of culture and architecture influenced by both Europe and Russia. Helsinki was founded in 1550 by King Gustav Vacha of Sweden. Later, it was ruled by Russia. Helsinki was changed to be the capital of Finland instead of Truku. Helsinki is therefore prominent among the many islands in the Baltic Sea. Visit Helsinki Cathedral, a beautiful white cathedral. It is a landmark of Helsinki where tourists like to take pictures. Uspenski Church is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe. It was built between 1862 and 1868. Visit Senate Square, the city center square used for activities for tourists to buy souvenirs.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation in Helsinki, Finland, SCANDIC GRAND MARINA HOTEL or equivalent (5)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant - and check out
Visit the Sibelius Monument, built to honor the world-famous Finnish classical composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), who composed a song that inspired the Finns to rise up and demand independence from Russia. It is a steel monument in the form of an organ and a sculpture of Jean Sibelius' face.
09.00 a.m. When the time is right, take you to the airport.
12.35 p.m. Depart from Finland by Turkish Airlines TK1762
04.25 p.m. Arrive at Istanbul Airport, Turkey to wait for the flight back to Thailand
08.15 p.m. Depart from Turkey by Turkish Airlines TK64