TE Tours presents A tour of the Baltics — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — along with Poland’s vibrant Warsaw and Krakow, offers an unforgettable journey through history – from medieval to recent – stunning architecture, and poignant reminders of the past and everywhere in between forests and rolling green hills.
Estonia: Medieval Allure
Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is like stepping into a medieval fairy tale, with its well-preserved city walls, cobblestone streets, and the majestic Toompea Castle. The city’s Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a stunning Russian Orthodox church, adds to Tallinn’s diverse architectural charm.
Latvia: Art Nouveau Capital
Riga, Latvia’s capital, is famous for its Art Nouveau architecture, boasting one of the world’s richest collections of this decorative style. The House of the Blackheads, a 14th-century guild building, and the towering Riga Cathedral showcase the city’s rich past. Venturing outside, Turaida Castle in Sigulda provides breath-taking views of the Gauja National Park, making Latvia a perfect blend of culture and nature.
Lithuania: Land of Castles and Baroque Beauty
In Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, visitors are mesmerized by its Baroque Old Town, one of the largest in Europe. The Gothic-style St. Anne’s Church and the stunning Vilnius Cathedral stand as testaments to the city’s artistic heritage. A visit to Trakai Castle, a fairy-tale fortress on an island, transports travellers back to Lithuania’s medieval glory.
Poland: History, Tragedy and Resilience
In Warsaw, the beautifully restored Old Town, nearly destroyed in the Second World War, stands as a testament to Polish resilience. Krakow, Poland’s cultural heart, stuns with the Wawel Castle and the magnificent St. Mary’s Basilica. A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camp, offers a powerful and sobering reflection on history.
From medieval castles to solemn historical sites, this tour is a remarkable blend of beauty, culture, and remembrance – join TE Tours in September and experience it first-hand.
TE Tours at Club Travel Tyger Valley Centre, Tel: 021 914 2265 [email protected] or www.smallgrouptours.co.za
