Overview:
Narva is the city where Estonian and Russian cultures meet. Today the atmosphere is friendly, but you can see from close proximity of the castle of the Order of Germanic nights and the Russian fortress of Ivangorod, that the tensions were high.
Tartu is a proud, academic city with its centuries old university. Viljandi is known as a peaceful lakeside city, that has become the centre for folk music festivals. Pärnu is well known as Estonia's summer capital and resort with its sandy beaches and well-kept parks.
The quaint resort town of Kuressaare is located on Estonia's biggest island, Saaremaa, which features the Bishops castle, a well preserved 14th century structure.
Package price is £655 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room.
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Tallinn, departure for Narva (211 km)
Narva is the place where your adventure holiday in Estonia starts, the city where Estonian and Russian cultures meet. Today the atmosphere is friendly, but you can see from the close proximity of the castle of the Order of Germanic nights and the Russian fortress of Ivangorod that tensions have once been high.
Day 2: Narva - Tartu (182 km)
Tartu is a proud, academic city with its centuries old university. With a population just over 100,000, it is the second largest city in Estonia. Tartu, lying 185 kilometres south of Tallinn, is also the centre of Southern Estonia. The Emajõgi River, which connects the two largest lakes in Estonia, flows for 10 kilometres within the city limits and adds colour to the city.
Day 3: Tartu - Viljandi - Pärnu (171 km)
Viljandi is known as a peaceful lakeside city, and it has become the centre for folk music festivals. Pärnu is well known as Estonia's summer capital and resort, with its sandy beaches and well-kept parks.
Day 4: Pärnu - Kuressaare (155 km)
A short ferry crossing will take you from the Estonian mainland to its largest Island - Saaremaa. The quaint resort town of Kuressaare is located on Saaremaa, and features the Bishops castle, a well preserved 14th century structure.
Day 5: Kuressaare - Tallinn (218 km)
Tallinn is the well known capital of Estonia, where tourists flock to admire its beautiful medieval Old Town, trendy restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
Day 6: Departure from Tallinn (8 km)
Return the car at the airport and depart for the UK.
Package Includes:
- Direct flights from London to Tallinn (we can arrange flights from alternative airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- 1 night's accommodation at Hotel Narva in Narva
- 1 night's accommodation in Hotel Pallas in Tartu
- 1 night's accommodation in Hotel Strand in Pärnu
- 1 night's accommodation in a bed & breakfast farm house in Saaremaa
- 1 night's accommodation in Hotel Domina Inn Ilmarine in Tallinn
- Breakfast daily
- B-class car hire incl. collision damage waiver (CDW), theft protection (TP), Delivery/Collection to/ from hotels in Tallinn, unlimited mileage, VAT 18%
- Road map of Estonia
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tallinn, departure for Narva (211 km)
Narva is the place where your adventure holiday in Estonia starts, the city where Estonian and Russian cultures meet. Today the atmosphere is friendly, but you can see from the close proximity of the castle of the Order of Germanic nights and the Russian fortress of Ivangorod that tensions have once been high.
Day 2: Narva - Tartu (182 km)
Tartu is a proud, academic city with its centuries old university. With a population just over 100,000, it is the second largest city in Estonia. Tartu, lying 185 kilometres south of Tallinn, is also the centre of Southern Estonia. The Emajõgi River, which connects the two largest lakes in Estonia, flows for 10 kilometres within the city limits and adds colour to the city.
Day 3: Tartu - Viljandi - Pärnu (171 km)
Viljandi is known as a peaceful lakeside city, and it has become the centre for folk music festivals. Pärnu is well known as Estonia's summer capital and resort, with its sandy beaches and well-kept parks.
Day 4: Pärnu - Kuressaare (155 km)
A short ferry crossing will take you from the Estonian mainland to its largest Island - Saaremaa. The quaint resort town of Kuressaare is located on Saaremaa, and features the Bishops castle, a well preserved 14th century structure.
Day 5: Kuressaare - Tallinn (218 km)
Tallinn is the well known capital of Estonia, where tourists flock to admire its beautiful medieval Old Town, trendy restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
Day 6: Departure from Tallinn (8 km)
Return the car at the airport and depart for the UK.
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Car Rental
You can rent a car, as long as you have a valid EU or international driver's license. Most cars will have manual transmission.
Transportation
Railway mostly serves domestic routes and is used as an easy and quick way to get from the capital to major cities of the country. There are some international routes, like to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but time spent on the way will be quite long.
Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel between the Baltic States. Eurolines will get you between Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. One way tickets will cost £ 15 - £ 20 and approximate travel time is 5 hours between the cities. Ticket reservations in advance are recommended.
Taxis are the quickest and most convenient way of travelling round the city. You'll find them located close to the main hotels. Usually it's quite easy to catch a taxi on the street, however, it's much better and safer to order one by phone. Taxi costs in all of the Baltic countries and Poland are approximately the same and a ride in the centre of the city will cost you approx £ 5 - £ 7. Taxis in Finland and Russia are considerably more expensive. It is always a good idea to get your hotel to book a taxi for you and ask approximately how much the trip will cost before you get in.
We would not recommend you to take public transportation within the city, as it's usually crowded and it may cause you unnecessary anxiety about where to stop.