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Lithuanian Essentials Lithuania

(3-hour intensive tour of Vilnius)

Multi-national, multi-cultural, and multi-confessional Vilnius is the only modern European city that straddles both the Latin and the Byzantine cultures. See incredible Classic architecture at Vilnius Cathedral, the famous and the infamous at the Presidential Palace, a Noble Laureate at Vilnius University, philosophy and tragedy in the Jewish Ghetto, a plea for redemption at the Gates of Dawn, and ‘Baltic gold’ at the Amber Gallery-Museum.

Latvian Essentials Latvia

(3-hour intensive tour of Riga)

Discover Riga’s history through medieval and national romantic architecture along the labyrinthine streets of the Old Town and the Art Nouveau / Jugendstil enclave that is now called Klusa Riga or Quiet Riga. Visit the Dome Cathedral, Liv Square, and the Convent Yard of the Holy Ghost, St. Peter’s Basilica, Town Square, The Blackheads’ House, Mentzendorff House, and the Art Nouveau Museum.

Estonian Essentials Estonia

(3-hour intensive tour of Tallinn)

Ascend into the ecumenical history of Tallinn’s Old Town up into the spire of Saint Olaf Church, hear a private concert at the Church of the Holy Spirit, visit Europe’s oldest continually-operating pharmacy—the Raeapteek, test your wits in a mini-game of simultaneous chess against a member of the Paul Keres Chess House, and descend into medieval martial history in the secret tunnels under Tallinn.