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Programme for Accompanying Persons
Tallinn and Estonia are worth taking some time to discover. In cooperation with tour operator CWT Estonia we offer some delightful glimpses of our capital and few tours around the country. Please book your preferences with the travel agency and enjoy our beautiful spring!
For bookings and information, please contact CWT Estonia: The registration deadline is 09.05.2014. City tour of Tallinn Approx. 3 hours, starting from Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby Language: English
Next drive to Pirita where the Olympic Yachting Regatta of the Moscow Olympics in 1980 was hosted. The bus also passes the ruins of the St.Bridget’s Convent. On the way to Toompea Hill the tour guide shows the city centre – Sea Boulevard, Viru Square, Estonia Opera Theatre, Liberty Square and gives a brief introduction of the country and its people, the history of Tallinn and the Old Town, Tallinn’s number one attraction. On Toompea Hill the tour continues on foot. Here, Tallinn was founded in the 11th century. Dome Cathedral (13th-14th centuries, an interesting collection of coats-of-arms, tombstones). The route of the tour takes to two viewing platforms that offer a panoramic view of the Tallinn. The Long Leg or Short Leg street takes you to the Lower Town. The tour passes St. Nicholas Church, the Great Guild and the Brotherhood of the Blackheads (medieval guild houses) and the Holy Ghost Church. The tour ends at Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia. Rate per person: 24 EUR Rate includes: guide for 3 hours, bus for 2 hours The maximum group size is 35 persons City tour of Tallinn including a visit to the Estonian art museum KUMU Approx. 4 hours tour starting from Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby Language: English
The streets Long Leg or Short Leg take us to the Lower Town. There, the tour passes Town Hall Square with the Town Hall Pharmacy that has been in business for 500 years and the Town Hall, a Gothic masterpiece of the 13th-14th centuries. Bus transfer to KUMU passes Kadriorg (Catherine`s Valley) Park and Palace, laid out by the order of Peter the Great in the 18th century as well as the Song Festival Amphitheatre, the contemporary venue of the 120 year old song festival tradition. The Kumu Art Museum was opened to the visitors in February 2006. The new museum site is located on four hectares in Tallinn, on the limestone bank of Lasnamägi next to Kadriorg Park. The office of the President of the Republic of Estonia and Kadriorg Palace, which is a part of the Art Museum, lie in the vicinity of the KUMU. The building has seven floors, including technical floors, and the total area is 23 900 m². The KUMU Art Museum is a modern multifunctional art building, which contains exhibition halls, a lecture hall offering diverse facilities, and an educational centre for young visitors and for art lovers. The tour ends at Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia. Rate per person: 39 EUR Rate includes: guide and bus for 4 hours, entrance fee to KUMU The maximum group size is 35 persons Tallinn TV tower tour Approx. 3 hours tour starting from Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby
The view from Tallinn TV Tower is unique in Estonia as well as in all of Northern Europe. Under your feet are the woods of Muuga. The captivating Tallinn Old Town and the glistening Baltic Sea in all of its majestic glory are off in the distance. When Estonia was still behind the Iron Curtain, this was for many Estonians a window on the free world – at night one could even catch sight of the lights of Helsinki. To illustrate the view, visitors can use multimedia screens: to Rate per person: 24 EUR The rates include: Bus and guide for 3 hours and entrance fee to tower The maximum group size is 35 persons
Approx. 2 hours tour, starting from Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby Language: English This guided tour gives a quick overview of the Medieval Tallinn. During the tour you will see the main attractions of the old town including the Town Hall and the Town Hall Square, the St. Nicholas Church and the tower Kiek in de Kök. The tower together with the passages of the Ingrian and Swedish bastions is an exciting part of Tallinn historical fortifications. The exhibition of “Kiek in de Kök and Bastion Passages” takes the visitor to a time journey that begins in 1219 and offers experience, information and entertainment. With the help of innovative video and audio effects and the means of multimedia the birth and evolution of Tallinn, the history of town fortifications and the most significant military events are introduced to the visitor. The time train in the bastion passages takes the tourist to 2219. The rest of the passage display concentrates on the history of the passages. The tour ends at hotel. Rate per person: 16 EUR Rate includes: guide for 2 hours and entrance fee to Bastions. The maximum group size is 20 persons Making of chocolate candies and sweets – workshop in Kalev Chocolate Factory (Rotermann quarter) Duration 2,5 hours, starting from Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby by walk
Prices per participant: 50 EUR The price includes an introduction to making chocolate and sweets as well as instructions, fondue table with fruits, tools, eight truffles with a little box, recipes of the truffles made, a cup of coffee/tea, and drinking water and guide assistance for 2 hours. The maximum group size is 24 persons Dinner at medieval restaurant Olde Hansa on 22.05.2014 at 20:00
The Town Councilmen’s Game Feast is without any doubt the most valuable feast of Olde Hansa, crowned with the meat of wild boar and Grand Merchant von Wehren´s hunting company’s wonderful Rabbit roast. An enchanting rose pudding can be enjoyed as a dessert, which is Velvet delight of the nobility. Juniper ripened beef Smoke-grilled salmon with nut sauce Well-cooked spelt with saffron Price: 52.50 EUR At least 4 honorable guests are needed to enjoy the grand feast. Booking conditions: TOURS OUTSIDE OF TALLINN Full day Tour of Tartu Starting from Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby on 22.05.2014 at 08:00
Tartu is the oldest city in Estonia, first mentioned in 1030, „The Athens on the River Emajoe“ has been a center of learning since 1632, when the Swedish king Gustav II Adolphus founded a university there. Tour description: At 8:00 a.m. Meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby. At 15:30 drive back to Tallinn Rate per person: 125 EUR The tour rate includes bus and English speaking guide services during the tour, entrance fee to Tartu University, lunch. The maximum group size is 35 persons Lahemaa National Park 1 day tour starting from Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby on 23.05.2014 at 09:00 and back approx. at 18:00 Language: English Lahemaa National Park was founded in 1971, its territory is 112 000 hectares. The park is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the distance of 40 km east of Tallinn. Natural landscapes untouched by human activities, beautiful manorial ensembles of 18-19th centuries, old seaside villages that have preserved their ancient look – these are a few of the attractions of Lahemaa. 09.00 – Drive from Tallinn to Lahemaa National Park (1 h) 10.00 – Palmse Manor outside inspection. 12:30 – Sagadi Manor and Forest museum visit. 11:30 – Vihula manor visit Aprox. 14:00 – Lunch in Rakvere 16:30 - Departure for Tallinn Rate per person: 125 EUR Rate includes: bus and guide for 9 hours, lunch in Rakvere, entrance fees to Vihula manor, Sagadi manor and Rakvere castle. The maximum group size is 35 persons Tour to Haapsalu 1 day tour starting from Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia lobby on 24.05.2014 at 10:00 and back approx. at 17:30 Haapsalu, formed in 1279 and surrounded by sea on the three sides, is well known for its historic and maritime ambiance, warm sea water, curative mud baths and friendly residents. Haapsalu is a wonderful little town with narrow streets, a miniature town hall and romantic wooden dwelling houses. On the seaside promenade stands Kuursaal, one of the finest wooden buildings in Estonia.
A small yellow house in Linda Street is the childhood home of Ilon Wikland, who grew up here and later illustrated the children’s books of the world famous Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren. Haapsalu is well known for its White Lady Days, Old Music Festival, Violin Festival and the August Blues Festival. Throughout the summer the streets and the open-air stages of Episcopal Castle are filled with folk music, opera and rock. The programme: 10:00 - pick up and meet an English speaking guide at hotel, drive to Haapsalu Rate per person: 125 EUR The tour rate includes bus and English speaking guide services during the tour, lunch, entrance fee to Haapsalu castle. The maximum group size is 35 persons For bookings and more information please contact CWT Estonia incoming department, e-mail: incoming@carlsonwagonlit.ee, phone +372 6407780 The registration deadline is 30.04.2014. SELF-GUIDED TOURS
The Estonian Open Air Museum is in Tallinn, in the picturesque Rocca al Mare, just 15 minutes from the center of Tallinn. Here you’ll see the largest collection of national architecture in Estonia which consists of 72 old village structures: wooden windmills, school house, farms, barns and fire station among other.
Saaremaa Island
The territory of Saaremaa has been inhabited for about eight thousand years. The people of Saaremaa have seen many battles and been ruled over by Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Russia. Saaremaa has retained its uniqueness due to its location and isolation. In the villages there are still stone fences and houses with thatched roofs. Dolomite, windmills and the famous local home-brewed beer are considered the symbols of Saaremaa. The capital (and only city) in Saaremaa is Kuressaare which started as a market trading place. In Kuressaare town park stands The Episcopal Castle which is unique in being the only intact medieval fortress in the Baltic countries. In 1840 the first spa opened in Kuressaare and since then Saaremaa has been well-known as a resort area. Useful links:
Narva City
On the bank of the deep and rapid River Narva, at the border crossing with Russia, stands the powerful Hermann Fortress, the best preserved castle in Estonia. Nowadays it hosts the city museum where you can learn about the everyday life of ancient times and even make your own souvenirs using 17th century tools and techniques. Narva was once called the “Baroque pearl of the Baltic Sea” but was almost completely destroyed in 1944 by Soviet aircraft raids explosions and fires set by retreating German troops.
More info http://www.visitestonia.com/en/holiday-destinations/city-guides/narva Useful links: Helsinki
In Helsinki most sights and attractions are within walking distance and getting around town is easy. The Senate Square and the Esplanade Park are filled with concerts and other outdoor events and festivals during the summer season. South Harbor is the center of maritime city life. The Finns are friendly people who speak good English, and Helsinki’s relaxed atmosphere makes it easy for visitors to feel welcome.
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The tour by bus will take direction to Kadriorg Park and Palace at first. A stop will be made at the Song Festival Amphitheatre, the current venue of the 120 year old song festival tradition. Drive by residential area Lasnamäe and stop at the new art museum KUMU.
Walking tour of Old Tallinn (approx. 1 hour). Tour starts on Toompea Hill where Tallinn was founded in the 11th century. See the Parliament building, Dome Cathedral (13th-14th century, an interesting collection of coats-of-arms and tombstones), Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with its onion domes (1900). The 14th-15th century fortress wall with Tall Hermann tower, Fat Margaret and Peep-into-the Kitchen (Kiek in de Kök) tower are the reminders of the medieval citadel. The route of the tour takes you to two viewing platforms that offer a panoramic view of Tallinn.
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increase the area visible in it or seeing what the place looked like in the past. It is a view that must be seen. And – experienced!
During the workshop, participants will be introduced to the main principles, basic products, and techniques of making sweets. Every participant can make up to eight different chocolate candies, and enjoy them on the spot or take them along in a lovely gift box. When all candies are ready, you can satisfy your sweet tooth even more by dipping fruits into chocolate at the fondue table.
The town councilmen’s game feast
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Lunch
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The first Haapsalu mud spa opened its doors in 1825 and since then Haapsalu has attracted spa lovers from all over the world including the Old Russian czars.
Estonian Open Air Museums
The largest island with an intact and well-restored medieval castle in its only city, Kuressaare. Stone fences, thatched roofs, working windmills and homemade beer are signs you have landed on Saaremaa.
Narva is the only location in Estonia that offers an unobstructed view of Estonia’s neighbor Russia. If it was not for the River Narva, the former occupying power would be even closer.
Due to the heavy damage of the Second World War Narva had to be almost completely rebuilt. This is why today the city is dominated by Soviet architecture. Narva’s “modern” Town Hall, for example, is a prime example of typical Soviet architecture.
Helsinki, the capital of Finland is just 50 miles and a two-hour ferry ride apart from Tallinn. Helsinki offers a wide range of experiences throughout the year. We’ve collected a list of some experiences you shouldn’t miss while in Helsinki.
Sightseeing cruises leave from the Market Square daily.