KURBAN FEAST SPECIAL BALTIC TREASURES TOUR FINLAND - ESTONIA - LATVIA - LITHUANIA WITH THY !!!

Dear guests , we meet with you, our esteemed guests, in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal at 04:30. After baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Helsinki at 07:30 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1761. Arrival at the airport at 11:10 local time and then we start our panoramic city tour. Finland's capital Helsinki welcomes us with its location on the coast of the Baltic Sea, elegant architecture, and unique northern atmosphere. We explore the most important spots of Helsinki during our city tour.

The first stop of our tour is the Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral, which have become the symbol of the city. Afterwards, we see Kauppatori (Market Square) on the coast of the Baltic Sea and explore the lively atmosphere of the city. Continuing our trip, we visit Temppeliaukio Church with its unique architecture carved into the rocks and the Sibelius Monument dedicated to the famous Finnish composer. Finally, we take a pleasant walk in Esplanade Park and the historical streets of the city center. Following our tour where we will experience Helsinki's historical texture, modern life, and enchanting northern atmosphere together, we depart for Tallinn by ferry. After our journey lasting approximately 2 hours upon our arrival, the panoramic city tour we will make will include the Three Sisters buildings, Tallinn Old Town, Estonian Maritime Museum, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, Viru Gate, and Europe's oldest continuously active pharmacy among the places to see. This pharmacy has been serving since 1422. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, our guests who wish can join the Rocca Al Mare Estonia Open Air Museum tour (70 Euro) organized extraordinarily by our guide. We will discover the lives of Estonians from a century ago within a beautiful nature on the Baltic coast. It hosts 14 farms, a church, an inn, a school building, a windmill, a fire station, and various shops, all dating back to the 18th century. In the evening, with our guests who wish, we will set off towards the Viking village to have our dinner as an extra. Dinner at Viking Village (85 Euro). The moment you step into the Viking Village, a unique environment surrounded by wooden houses, ancient handicrafts, and historical decorations welcomes you. Accompanied by your professional guide, you will get to know Viking culture, traditional games, and daily life closely. Dinner consists of authentic Viking delicacies prepared in accordance with the recipes of the period. In addition to meals prepared with meat, fish, and fresh vegetables, you will have the opportunity to experience traditional Viking drinks. During the meal, the atmosphere becomes even more magical with Viking songs and music. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Riga, the capital of Latvia. Upon arrival in Riga, during our panoramic city tour, the Old Town of Riga, Central Market, Freedom Monument, Riga Castle, Art Nouveau Museum (from outside), Three Brothers Architectural Museum, St. Peter's Cathedral, Dannestern Mansion, and the wooden statue of Big Kristaps, the founder of Riga, on the banks of the Daugava River will be among the sights to see.Free time after our city tour. In the evening, our guests who wish may join the extraly organized Dinner Tour at Lido Center. (70 EUR). Specially built in the old Latvian style and established on an area of 5 hectares, Lido Center is a popular venue where both adults and families can have a pleasant time, frequented by both locals and tourists at all times. Reflecting Latvian culture and traditional cuisine, the venue features a specially decorated 3-story Lido restaurant with a wide menu offering approximately 500 varieties of dishes, an amusement park for children, as well as the largest open-air artificial ice skating rink in the Baltics, measuring 5,102 square meters. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Riga and overnight stay at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Sigulda tour to be organized by our guide. (70 Euro) Sigulda is in the Vidzeme region and is located within the borders of Gauja National Park. Sigulda Castle, Gauja National Park, and Gutman Cave are among the sights to be seen. The natural beauty of Gauja National Park and the Gauja River valley will leave you in awe. Free time after our tour. Guests who wish may join the optional Jurmala tour to be organized by our guide. (60 EUR). On our tour, we will discover Jurmala, Latvia's resort region located on the Baltic Sea coast with its pristine white sandy beaches and romantic wooden houses nestled in the forest. With its clean pine-scented air, serene atmosphere, healing waters, mud cures, and the most famous SPA hotels of the Baltic Countries, Jurmala, the rehabilitation center of the locals and tourists, will fascinate us and bring us peace... In this charming coastal town, where car entrances are paid in order to prevent air pollution, you can enjoy the famous SPAs if you wish, or have a pleasant time in its charming cafes stretching along the way. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, departure for Vilnius with our vehicle waiting for us. Guests who wish may join the optional Rundale Palace tour to be organized along the route. (80 Euro) It is one of the two major baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in present-day Latvia, the other being Jelgava Palace. Following our palace tour, we depart for Vilnius. Upon our arrival, during our panoramic city tour, Vilnius Cathedral, Old Town, Hill of Crosses, Cathedral Square, Three Crosses, and St. Anne's Church will be among the places we see. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time after breakfast at our hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Trakai tour to be organized by our guide. (70 Euro). In this city spread over an area of approximately 500 square kilometers, where every corner is nature and history, Trakai Castle will be visited. The castle is famous for its Gothic architecture and special location; it is located on an island in Galve Lake, one of the deepest lakes in Lithuania. The castle was built in the 14th century and served as the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. However, the structure fell into disrepair in the 17th century and was only rebuilt in 1951. The castle became part of the Trakai History Museum in 1962. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

Free time after breakfast at our hotel. For our guests who wish, Rumšiškės, Kaunas & Pažaislis Monastery Tour (130 Euro) We are embarking on an unforgettable journey to discover one of the most impressive routes of the Baltic geography in terms of culture, history, and architecture. A full day awaits us, filled with the Rumšiškės Open-Air Museum bearing the traces of traditional Lithuanian life, the historical Kaunas where two rivers meet, and the Pažaislis Monastery, which enchants with its unique Baroque architecture.

Our first stop is Rumšiškės, one of the largest open-air ethnographic museums in Europe. Within a wide natural area, we explore traditional wooden houses, old village squares, and historical windmills transported and recreated from different regions of Lithuania. While wandering among the structures reflecting the lifestyle of the period, we find the opportunity to closely get to know traditional crafts and handiwork. Rumšiškės, which gives the feeling of traveling through time with its authentic atmosphere, also offers wonderful frames for photography enthusiasts.

Then we depart for Kaunas, Lithuania's second-largest city and one of the country's important centers throughout history. We take a pleasant walk in the historical center of the city, located at the point where the Nemunas and Neris rivers meet. During our tour, we see important points such as Kaunas Castle, St. George's Church, the historical Town Hall Square, and Kaunas Cathedral. After exploring the historical streets and squares, we utilize our free time to relax in the city's cafes and taste local flavors.

The final stop of the day is Pažaislis Monastery, located on the shores of Kaunas Lagoon amidst lush green nature. Accepted as one of Lithuania's most important Baroque architectural works, the monastery fascinates visitors with its impressive frescoes, elegant marble decorations, domes, and peace-giving courtyards. In Pažaislis, one of the most special stops of the day with its historical and artistic atmosphere, we closely discover the traces of European Baroque art. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at our hotel, we will set off to go to Vilnius airport at the time determined by our guide. After completing baggage and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1410 at 20:25. Arrival in the city at 23:25 and the end of our tour. See you on our next tour