Latvia 4-5 days.
Latvia was the most successful among the Baltic countries during the Soviet era. And it’s still the same: quiet, calm and comfortable. It seems to have been created for our purpose: to relax, switch gears, throw off the burden of problems, and in a few days get to work with fresh strength. That’s it.
This tour is designed for those who need a short change of scenery. We won’t put in our schedule all possible sightseen, we’re looking for relaxation and refreshing our brains.
So, our task is to relax and gain strength.
We adopted this tour to the AirBaltic schedule, so we offer two options for Israelian: 5-day (Monday-Friday) and 4-day (Friday-Monday).
5-days tour
Day 1. Transfer from the airport, accommodation. We’re arriving late in the evening, and if we still have any strength, we’re walking around evening Riga in a very calm rhythm. In the lanterns’ light the city becomes mysterious, and its bars and restaurants in the old town shows you the mastership of the local cuisine.
Day 2. Breakfast, Riga sightseeing tour with a local guide. The old city, which seemed mysterious yesterday, will reveal its secrets today. In the evening SPA, free time. In the evening we have SPA and free time.
Day 3. After breakfast we will travel to Cesis. In its ancient city we’re visiting a medieval castle, nowadays there is a local museum. On summer we will walk through the old town and park, and in winter there are two ski centers nearby.
In summer we’ll spent the night in Sigulda cottages where we have sauna, barbecue and walks in nature. On winter were returning to Riga.
Day 4. Breakfast, relaxation, hike to the lakes (in winter, rest in Riga or trip to Rundāle Castle. Transfer to the hotel in Riga.
Day 5. Early morning transfer to the airport.
4 days tour
Day 1. Transfer from the airport, accommodation.
Day 2. Breakfast, sightseeing tour of Riga with a local guide. In the evening SPA, free time.
Day 3. Breakfast, trip to Cesis. In summer, overnight in Sigulda, sauna, barbecue and walks in nature. In winter we return to Riga.
Day 4. Last. Breakfast, transfer to the airport
Approximate price is 480 €.
You have free: Accommodation (BNB, cottages, hotels, - it is up to your choice and it can change the price), breakfasts and a few lunches or dinners (when we are on the way), all transfers, our guides’ service. Supplement for single occupancy about 40€
Extra pay: Visa and insurance, plane tickets (The flight from Israel is operated by AirBaltic, the cost is about 300 € (depending on the season)), dinners and lunches, hired equipment, local guides’ service, museum tickets, any tips. In addition, we recommend to have at least 400 euro with you, just in case.
Estonia, Saaremaa island.
This tour is designed for 7 days, providing an opportunity to escape the heat and routine in a quiet, peaceful, and picturesque place – the Estonian island of Saaremaa.
The journey begins in the capital city, Tallinn. From there, you'll travel to Saaremaa by a local plane, opting for it over the longer bus and ferry ride. The stay will be in the city of Kuressaare, the largest on the island, with the hotel offering a variety of spa procedures – a specialty of the island known for its quality service and diverse offerings at a relatively affordable cost, attracting tourists from around the world.
The island's nature is beautiful, preserved due to the absence of industrial enterprises. A stroll around the surroundings of Kuressaare is a special pleasure, with breathtaking landscapes perfect for capturing with your camera.
Within walking distance from the hotel is the renowned Episcopal Castle of Kuressaare, now hosting a fascinating museum. Near the castle, there's a wonderful park and an interesting sculpture, "Big Tõll and Piret."
Transportation around the island can be arranged in advance, or assistance can be provided to rent a car and plan a route. In warm weather, a car trip around Saaremaa will bring a lot of pleasure.
On the 7th day, the tour concludes with a meeting at the small but cozy airport of Kuressaare to head back home.
A 14-day tour is also available with a proportional increase in the tour price.
The estimated price for tours (excluding flights) starts from 640€ (depending on the chosen hotel class). Flights from Israel are operated by Finnair, with a cost of around 370€ (season-dependent) and no direct flights. A representative will meet tourists at Tallinn Airport from any flight. The flight to Saaremaa (26€) is provided by the local airline FlexFlight.
The tour includes accommodation (hotels, BNB, cottages, bungalows – to be discussed, affecting the final tour price), all transfers (transport with a driver is provided), and the services of a guide. A supplement for single accommodation is from 40€.
Not included in the price: visa + insurance, airfare, meals, rental equipment (if applicable), excursions with local guides, entrance fees to attractions (museums, exhibitions, etc.). It is recommended to budget around 400-500€ for such expenses.
In our 6-day journey to the French Riviera, also known as the Côte d'Azur, we have included walks through charming coastal towns, deciding not to spend much time on beach leisure. However, the beaches here are so magnificent that for the sake of this type of recreation, we can add a few extra days. Our tour does not involve visiting the famously extravagant and expensive restaurants, hotels, and beaches. We plan to explore this unique region from the perspective of a simple traveler, more interested in its historical and cultural treasures..
Day 1: We will meet at Nice Airport, which is conveniently located almost within the city itself. Our base will be nearby. We'll take a stroll through the city center, briefly exploring its history.
Day 2: This day is dedicated entirely to the beauty of Nice. We will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice, stroll through Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais, which is not only the hallmark of Nice but the entire region. We will climb Castle Hill to admire the world-renowned views of this magnificent coastline. We'll see the Port of Nice, and if time allows, visit the Marc Chagall Museum, and perhaps even make it to the museum and the grave of Henri Matisse.
Day 3: Without the goal of playing for real estate, we will visit the Principality of Monaco exclusively to admire the splendid Casino of the same name. Here, we will see the Opera, the Hotel Paris, and the square in front of the Royal Palace. The city's roads are 'carved' into the rock, so enjoying road views here is not an option. Prices in local restaurants will prompt us to look for alternative dining spots, but we will find them.
Then we will head to Menton. It is the westernmost resort on the French Riviera, bordering the Italian Riviera. This small and tranquil town looks externally indistinguishable from the coastal villages of Liguria. A stroll through its ancient streets will convince us of its Italian origins, as nothing here reminds us of France. On the way back, we plan to visit the renowned mountain village of Èze. It is particularly magnificent in the rays of the setting sun. You won't forget it; there's nothing else like it.
Day 4: We will begin this day in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Here, we will see the Chapel of St. Peter painted by Jean Cocteau and the 130-meter-long Rue Obscure, resembling an underground passage more than a street. If the winding hillside streets tire us, we can descend to the sea – the beaches here are secluded and sandy, unlike the popular and pebbly beaches of Nice. In the evening, we will return to Nice and stroll once again through Place Masséna and the Promenade. When illuminated at night, they exude a special charm.
Day 5: This day we will dedicate to a trip in another direction. First, we will stop in Antibes, where we will stroll through ancient stone quarters with modern park oases, along the promenade of Cape Cap d'Antibes, and see the largest yacht port in the region. At night, life here is vibrant, and the privileged youth converges on dance floors, bars, and restaurants. But (we did agree not to sell our property for momentary pleasures, didn't we?) we will still continue to Cannes
In the 14th century, this small fishing village became a gem of the Riviera: sandy beaches, a unique climate, and stunning views of the bay from the Suquet hill attracted the aristocratic elite. After the Second World War, the city gained worldwide fame as the venue for the renowned film festival. The grandeur of La Croisette promenade and the red carpet of the Festival Palace make prices in the city's restaurants and hotels exorbitant, but it's still possible to find a place here to suit every taste and budget.
Day 6: This is our last day on the French Riviera. If the flight schedule allows, we will take another stroll through Nice.
Estimated price from €780.
Includes: accommodation (hotels, BNB, cottages, bungalows – discussed, affects the final tour cost), breakfasts, partially lunches and dinners, all transfers (transport with a driver provided), services of our guide.
Not included in the price: visa + insurance, airfare, meals during free time, rental equipment (if applicable), excursions with local guides at sites, entrance fees to attractions (museums, exhibitions, etc.). We recommend budgeting around €300-€400 for such expenses.
We look forward to welcoming you on the French Riviera!
The Baltic States – comprising Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia – are three independent European countries that once stood apart during the Soviet era. Today, they are all members of NATO, the EU, and the Eurozone. Despite bordering each other, these countries are distinctly different.
We take great pleasure in offering two types of trips: a dynamic tour and a relaxing one. The dynamic tour involves quick movement between locations, visiting numerous museums, and sightseeing, while the relaxing tour emphasizes leisure time and recreation with longer stops, offering a more comfortable experience with fewer impressions.
Here are our tour options:
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All countries of the Baltic States in 9 days. The itinerary: Vilnius – Trakai – Kaunas – Riga – Sigulda – Tartu - Rakvere – Tallinn (this page is under reconstruction, will be available soon).
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Vilnius – Kaunas – Riga – Sigulda – Tartu (SPA) – Rakvere – Tallinn (this page is under reconstruction, will be available soon).
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Riga – Sigulda – Sesis, 4 relaxing days in wonderful Latvia.
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Estonia – the Saaremaa island, 7 days (especially for people who prefer SPA and chilling out).
A lot of famous writers wrote about magnificent Italy. John Ruskin, Hippolyte Taine, Josef Brodsky… Stendal's syndrome – he caught it in Florence!
We will not try to compete with classics of the world literature. We will just try to show Italy to you, with all its features, the exclusivity of each region, the uniqueness of historical parallels and compositional perspectives. We sure, you will fall in love with Italy if you are still didn’t.
So, there are some developed and already tested tours.
- Rome, Florence, Venice. In this tour we are trying to show you main tourist world pearls not by the Chinese scheme (a maximum of sights in a minimum of time) but using your emotional potential we are trying to open your individual vision of each region of Italy. (This page is under reconstruction now. Please, wait a little, we will open it soon!)
- Three Regions. Tour Pisa - Lucca – Cinque-Terre – Florence – Arezzo – Perugia – Assisi – Siena – Pisa, 10 days, by our minibus. We will see three regions of the country: Toscana, Liguria and Umbria. This tour is dynamic enough so you will get a lot of impressions which you can disassemble and relish when you will have already return home.
- Unbelievable Sicily. Tour Catania – Syracuse – Taormina – Enna – Cefalu – Erice – Palermo (or vice versa), 12 days. It is a very dynamic tour too, in Sicily it could not be different. It does not include beach-related rest but we can put it in any moment if it would be necessary.
See you in fantastic Italy!
Ci vediamo nella bellissima Italia!