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Hi Monika,

Yes, everything went very well. They had a really good time & appreciated the organisation and their two beautiful Chaperones
Especially they enjoyed the Lithuanian Belly Dancing competition.
We look forward to our next group visiting Lithuania with you.

Best regards

Julian Tall
Baltic Adventures
Web: www.balticadventures.co.uk

2005.05.20-22

Sport activities

Bicycle tours

Cycling by the Lithuanian seacoast.

Lithuanian seacost – the Curonian Spit, Seaside Regional Park and the most popular sea resort Palanga. The unique Neringa resort located on the Curonian Spit stretches for even 50 kilometres connecting the settlements of Juodkrantė, Preila, Pervalka and Nida. Wandering Nida dunes leave all visitors astounded. Standing on the peak of dunes you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view: hills of white sand and waves of the Baltic, the verdure of pine-trees and calm Curonian Lagoon. You get the feeling of listening to the symphony of wind, sand and water performed by nature.The Giruliai Forest, the place where the cognition with seaside nature and history comes to an end, the Seaside Regional Park with its 24 m high cliff – Dutchman‘s Cap, desolate and clean beaches, many rare plants and a great variety of birds. Palanga – the Amber Museum which houses very rich amber collection, the Botanical Park of Palanga with Birute's Hill - a 22-metre-high dune, the central street full of souvenir shops, open-air cafes leading to the beach and the pier. And of course bicycle paths, specially designed for panoramic tours.

by the adornment of the seacoast

Day 1	Klaipeda (10 km) The cycling begins in Klaipeda – Lithuania's third biggest city, a historic seaport and resort. Meet the leading guide, jump on your bicycle and shortly explore the Old town of Klaipeda with the Theatre square and the statue of a girl Ann from Tharau, numerous old streets and buildings, Linden street with the old post-office. Stay for overnight in Klaipeda.
Day 2	Klaipeda-Smiltyne-Juodkrante (25 km) Morning cycle to the ferry terminal, cross the Curonian Lagoon by ferry and arrive in Smiltyne – the beginning of the Curonian Spit. Ride by bicycle paths, specially designed for panoramic tour, to Juodkrante city. Juodkrante – the second biggest settlement of Neringa located on the coast of the Curonian Lagoon between high parabolic dunes. When navigating in the Lagoon, this location looks quite dark; therefore, it is considered that the name of Juodkrante originated from two words: „black coast“. Here visit the colony of grey herons and cormorants, the Hill of Witches, where you can see a unique exposition in the open air , where sculptures of witches, demons, and the characters of Lithuanian fairy tails and Neringa legends are located, cool off in the Baltic Sea and take the sun on golden sand beaches. Finally take a rest at hotel in Juodkrante.
Day 3	Juodkrante-Pervalka-Preila-Nida (30 km) Cycle on an asphalt bike path of the Seaside Cycle Route which takes you along the Curonian Spit to Nida. The route leads to the second and the smallest settlement of Neringa, PERVALKA, visit there the Skirpstas Hill‘s dune of 53 m height in the southern part of Pervalka, later cycle to the third biggest settlement of Neringa – PREILA, about 1.5 km north of it visit Karvaiciai Dune, under the sand of which the whole settlement of Karvaiciai is buried. And finally arrive to Nida, the biggest settlement and an administrative centre of Neringa. Nida – a small old fishermen village famous for its majestic seashore sand dunes, Thomas Mann's summerhouse, neo-gothic church and old ethnographic cemetery. Take a rest at hotel in Nida.
Day 4	Nida (20 km) Jump on your bicycle and enjoy a full day of exploring Nida – the Great Dune of Parnidis, Evangelican Lutheran Church sanctified in 1888, the Amber Gallery of Mizgiris, Thomas Mann memorial museum, the ancient Curonian cemetery, cozy coffees and of course very beautiful sand beach will be waiting you. Relax and stay for overnight in Nida.
Day 5	Nida-Preila-Pervalka-Juodkrante-Klaipeda (55 km) Return cycling to Klaipeda through the Curonian Spit. Overnight in Klaipeda.

Package price:

460 EUR for 4 persons

365 EUR for 8-10 persons

Package includes:
• Accommodation : 2 nights in Klaipeda, 1 night in Juodkrante, 2 nights in Nida
• Breakfast at the hotels
• 5 days bicycle hire
• Delivery/collection service of bicycle inside the city of Klaipeda
• Ferry ticket for crossing the Curonian Lagoon
• Cycle travel guide for Klaipeda and Curonian Spit
• Information package

by the pinewood of the seacoast

Day 1	Klaipeda-Palanga (25 km) The cycling begins in Klaipeda – Lithuania's third biggest city, a historic seaport and resort. Meet the leading guide, jump on your bicycle and start your tour towards Palanga across the Giruliai Forest, the place where the cognition with seaside nature and history comes to an end, exploring the Seaside Regional Park with its 24 m high cliff – Dutchman‘s Cap, desolate and clean beaches, many rare plants and a great variety of birds. After crossing a former Soviet military base you‘ll find yourself on the historic border between the German Reich and the Russian Empire. Pass the beautiful small fishing village of Karkle near the sea, Plaze Lake, the former lifeguard station in Nemirseta. On arrival to Palanga visit the Amber Museum which houses very rich amber collection, walk in the Botanical Park of Palanga with Birute's Hill - a 22-metre-high dune, the central street full of souvenir shops, open-air cafes leading to the beach and the pier. Take a rest at hotel in Palanga.
Day 2	Palanga – Sventoji – Palanga(40 km) Cycle along the coast through a beautiful dwarf pine seaside forest. Arrive in Sventoji –former fishermen village now turned into a tourist town, situated on the river of Sventoji. It is the perfect place to have a great rest in beautiful natural surroundings and quietness. Visit a cable bridge over the Sventoji River , go for a walk at the seaside, between the seaside dunes you will see wooden ritual poles – these are Žemaičių Alka, a pagan Lithuanian temple and pale astronomic observatory, also do not miss the symbol of the city – impressive (about 4 meters tall) sculpture “The Fisherman’s Daughters”, which is situated in the dunes, near the gates of Sventoji port. Cycle back to Palanga for overnight.

Package price:

195 EUR for 4 persons

160 EUR for 8-10 persons

Package includes:
• Accommodation : 2 nights in Palanga
• Breakfast at the hotel
• 2 days bicycle hire
• Cycle travel guide
• Information package

Cycling through the Baltic States.

Baltic States and surrounding areas. Historical centre of Vilnius, one of the largest in Eastern Europe (360 ha), where the most valuable historic and cultural heritage is concentrated. 2 ancient Lithuanian Capitals – Trakai and Kernave, known for incredible nature and heritage. Charming spa town Druskininkai. Kaunas – second largest city and the capital of Lithuania between the World Wars. Ancient Hanseatic city with cobble-stone, picturesque streets of the Old Town of Riga. Sigulda, located in the picturesque Gauja Valley dotted with caves and castles. Old town of Tallinn with its Town Hall Square, numerous churches, the Toompea Castle.
And of course bicycle paths, specially designed to get acquainted with the most famous places of the Baltic States!

through Baltics!

Day 1	Vilnius-Trakai-Elektrenai-Vilnius (cycling 40 km, by coach 80 km) The cycling begins in Vilnius – the capital of Lithuania. Meet the leading guide, jump on your bicycle and start sightseeing tour of Vilnius. The Old Town, historical centre of Vilnius, is one of the largest in Eastern Europe (360 ha). The most valuable historic and cultural heritage is concentrated here. Visit Vilnius Cathedral and its square, Gediminas Castle, the University campus, Pilies street with the 16-18th century historical and architectural monuments, Gothic corner of Vilnius with St Anne's and Bernardine churches, the former Town Hall square. Later transfer by coach to Trakai (28 km ) - the ancient capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit the 15th century Insular Trakai Castle, housing an exhibition on prehistoric findings and the 17-18th century applied art, the way of life of the Lithuanian Grand Dukes and the Karaites, brought to Lithuania from the Crimea. Cycle through the Trakai Region by a picturesque rolling road through the land of lakes and hills and passing by Elektrenai where the most powerful thermal power station in Lithuania is located. In the late afternoon private transfer by coach from Elektrenai to Vilnius for overnight.
Day 2	Vilnius-Druskininkai (cycling 25 km, by coach 130 km) Private transfer by coach to Druskininkai through the tranquility of unspoiled nature & past. Visit to Dzukija National Park located in Southern part of Lithuania, famous for wild forests, mushrooms and berries, authentic villages and friendliness of local people. Explore Druskininikai by bicycle. Druskininkai is known for a well-developed network of cycling and hiking trails in the surrounding pinewoods. One can choose among 10 km, 13 km or 21 km circuit trails called the Orbit of Starsthen. Cycle along Nemunas river through pinewoods to the Grutas Park (10 km from Druskininkai) - an outdoor museum of notorious Soviet political figures.. Such a large concentration of monuments and sculptures of ideological content in a single outdoor exposition is a rare and possibly unique phenomenon in the world. After relax and stay for overnight in charming spa town Druskininkai. Enjoy yourself at spa or water amusement park.
Day 3	Druskininkai-Kaunas (cycling 20 km, by coach 130 km) Private transfer by coach to Kaunas – second largest city and the capital of Lithuania between the World Wars. Jump on your bicycle and explore Old town of Kaunas with it’s St George's church, castle ruins, Theological seminary, the Town Hall Square, the Jesuit church, the Cathedral, the Church of Vytautas and the Perkunas House. Hundreds of years of cultural heritage is preserved in the historical and architectural monuments, museums, theatres, art galleries and churches of Kaunas. There is main bicycle route crossing Kaunas from Town Hall Square on the west to Independence Square on the east. After cycling take a rest at hotel in Kaunas.
Day 4	Kaunas-Hill of Crosses-Rundale-Riga (cycling 10 km, by coach 300 km) Departure to Riga with en route stops at the Hill of Crosses - a unique place of national pilgrimage, and the Baroque Rundale Palace created by B. Rastrelli. Afternoon arrival in Riga, the capital of Latvia. Gentle cycle through the night streets of Riga Old town, after take a rest at hotel in Riga.
Day 5	Riga (20 km) Jump on your bicycle and explore Old town of Riga. Enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic city, while strolling through the cobble-stone, picturesque streets of the Old Town. In Old Riga you will see the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St.Peter, the old Guild Houses, the architectural ensemble Three Brothers, Old Riga Castle, and much more. Afternoon free to visit cozy restaurants, cafes, bars and souvenir shops.
Day 6	Riga-Sigulda-Tallinn (cycling 45 km, by coach 360 km) Transfer by coach alongside the Riga Bay to Tallinn. En route stop in Sigulda, located in the picturesque Gauja Valley dotted with caves and castles. Cycling from Sigulda through the Gauja National Park to Ragana. En route visit the ruins of the 13th century Crusaders Castle in Sigulda, Turaida Castle and Krimulda church, the oldest one in Latvia (built in 1205), enjoy spectacular views of the Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave. Afternoon transfer by coach to Tallinn for overnight.
Day 7	Tallinn (20 km) Jump on your bicycle and explore the Old town of Tallinn with its Town Hall Square, numerous churches, the Toompea Castle. The most outstanding sights include a 14th-15th century Gothic Town Hall, St. Nicholas church, now housing a museum of medieval art; an old chemist's shop; numerous authentic Hanseatic merchants' houses, etc. Afternoon free to explore Tallinn on your own, visit galleries, theatre or whatever you like. Take a rest and finish the tour at hotel in Tallinn.

Package price:

970 EUR for 4 persons

650 EUR for 8-10 persons

Package includes:
• Accommodation : 1 night in Vilnius, 1 night in Druskininkai, 1 night in Kaunas, 2 nights in Riga, 2 nights in Tallinn
• Breakfasts at the hotels
• 7 days bicycle hire
• Private transfers by coach
• Cycle travel guide
• Information package

through the capitals of Lithuania

Day 1

Vilnius (20 km)
The cycling begins in Vilnius – the capital of Lithuania. Meet the leading guide, jump on your bicycle and start sightseeing tour of Vilnius. The Old Town, historical centre of Vilnius, is one of the largest in Eastern Europe (360 ha). The most valuable historic and cultural heritage is concentrated here. Visit Vilnius Cathedral and its square, Gediminas Castle, the University campus, Pilies street with the 16-18th century historical and architectural monuments, Gothic corner of Vilnius with St Anne's and Bernardine churches, the former Town Hall square, the Gates of Dawn with a miraculous icon of Virgin Mary. Theatre or opera goers, lovers of all-night parties or street carnivals, people who are interested in architecture or those who just like to relax and commune with nature will fin d something close to their heart in this city. Take a rest at hotel in Vilnius.

Day 2

Vilnius-Trakai-Kernave-Vilnius (cycling 30 km, by coach 80 km)
Day in 2 ancient Lithuanian Capitals. Pleasant morning cycle to Trakai (28 km ) - the ancient capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit the 15th century Insular Trakai Castle, housing an exhibition on prehistoric findings and the 17-18th century applied art, the way of life of the Lithuanian Grand Dukes and the Karaites, brought to Lithuania from the Crimea. Later transfer by coach to ancient capital of Lithuania – Kernave, where you will be able to climb 5 mounds and enjoy a superb breath-taking view of the river valley graced by the bends of the river Neris. Transfer back by coach to Vilnius. Overnight in Vilnius.

Package price:

245 EUR for 4 persons

175 EUR for 8-10 persons

Package includes:
• Accommodation : 2 nights in Vilnius
• Breakfasts at the hotel
• 2 days bicycle hire
• Private transfers by coach
• Cycle travel guide
• Information package

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