Riga & Tallin short The historical, artistic and cultural wonders of the Baltic cities

A compelling journey full of interesting cultural and artistic visits to the symbolic cities of the Baltic area: Riga and Tallinn.

You will be able to discover the wonders of the area, admire the most famous places and delight your palate with the typical specialties of the local cuisine.

Your first stop is Riga, an ancient city with long avenues dotted with historic buildings and impressive architecture. You will be able to walk in the historic center with its particular colored houses that create the suggestion of a lovely wedding favor. You will be able to take beautiful photos of views, churches and ancient buildings of great architectural interest, and breathe in the unique atmosphere along the Daugava river, among the shops and lively local markets.

There will be days dedicated to visiting the most well-known monuments including the Church of St. Peter with its 72-metre tower, the Lutheran Cathedral of St. Mary and the Catholic Cathedral of St. James, among the oldest in Riga. Excursions in the city they will be a splendid opportunity to discover the most characteristic sites such as the well-known Art Nouveau district and the central market where typical local food and wine products are present.

Finally Tallinn with its ancient area, an example of Gothic architecture of the Baltic and Nordic countries and the suggestive Toompea hill, where the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral stands out imposingly and majestically. Among the alleys on the hills it will be exciting to visit the oldest church in Tallinn and the main one in Estonia. But that is not all! There will be an opportunity to explore the Kalamaga and Rotermann districts, an important example of modern architecture, and Kadriorg Park with its baroque style palace where works by 19th century European and Russian authors are preserved.

It will be a tour of pure discovery and wonder in the most iconic places of the Baltic area and you will return to Italy with a rich emotional baggage.