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Tallinn, Estonia
Day 1: London to Tallinn
Morning Flight: Depart London at 8:00 AM; arrive in Tallinn by 11:30 AM.
Transfer and Check-in: 12:30 PM - Check into your hotel.
Lunch: Try Estonian cuisine such as black bread and sprats (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM).
Afternoon Activity: Explore Tallinn’s Old Town, including the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM).
Evening: Relax at a traditional Estonian sauna (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Day 2: Tallinn Highlights
Morning: Visit the Estonian Open Air Museum to learn about local crafts and traditions (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
Lunch: Enjoy elk soup and barley porridge at a medieval-style tavern (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM).
Afternoon: Tour Estonia’s e-Government showcase and learn about its digital innovations (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM).
Evening: Stroll through Kadriorg Park and enjoy dinner by the seaside (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM).
Tallinn – Day 1
Starter: Wild mushroom soup (a creamy forest-flavored classic)
Main Course: Mulgikapsad (sauerkraut stew with barley and pork – traditional winter fare)
Dessert: Kama dessert (made with the unique Estonian roasted grain mix, often with yogurt or cream)
Alcoholic Drink: Vana Tallinn (sweet, spiced liqueur served neat or in coffee)
Hot Drink: Kohv (strong Estonian black coffee)
Cold Drink: Kama (can also be served as a drink mixed with kefir or milk)
Tallinn – Day 2
Starter: Kama soup (a creative twist using the grain mix in a savory form)
Main Course: Verivorst (blood sausage typically served with lingonberry jam and potatoes)
Dessert: Kohupiimamook (curd-based cake – rich and creamy, often compared to cheesecake)
Alcoholic Drink: Saku Originaal beer (one of Estonia’s most popular lagers)
Hot Drink: Herbal tea (often brewed with local ingredients like mint or linden)
Cold Drink: Kvass (fermented rye bread drink, mildly sweet and refreshing)
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Riga, Latvia
Day 3: Tallinn to Riga
Morning Bus: Depart Tallinn at 8:00 AM; arrive in Riga by 12:00 PM.
Transfer and Check-in: 12:30 PM - Check into your hotel.
Lunch: Savor Latvian dishes such as grey peas with bacon (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM).
Afternoon Activity: Explore the Art Nouveau District and visit the Riga Central Market (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM).
Evening: Enjoy a dinner of Latvian fish dishes with a tasting of local rye bread (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Day 4: Riga Exploration
Morning: Visit the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum to see traditional folk costumes (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
Lunch: Enjoy a hearty bowl of Latvian sorrel soup (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM).
Afternoon: Tour the Riga Cathedral and climb St. Peter’s Church for views of the city (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM).
Evening: Relax with a tasting of local herbal liqueurs such as Black Balsam (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Riga – Day 1
Starter: Piragi (soft rolls filled with bacon and onion)
Main Course: Karbonāde (Latvian pork schnitzel, often with creamy mushroom sauce)
Dessert: Sklandrausis (carrot and potato tart)
Alcoholic Drink: Latvian Beer
Hot Drink: Fruit Tea
Cold Drink: Kvass (fermented rye bread drink)
Riga – Day 2
Starter: Grey Peas with Bacon (traditional comfort food)
Main Course: Kārtojums (layered rye bread, cream, and cranberries – also considered a dessert-style main in Latvian tradition)
Dessert: Biezpiena Sacepums (cottage cheese casserole)
Alcoholic Drink: Riga Black Balsam (herbal liqueur)
Hot Drink: Herbal Tea
Cold Drink: Berry Juice (like cranberry or sea buckthorn)
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Vilnius, Lithuania
Day 5: Riga to Vilnius
Morning Bus: Depart Riga at 8:00 AM; arrive in Vilnius by 12:00 PM.
Transfer and Check-in: 12:30 PM - Check into your hotel.
Lunch: Try Lithuanian dishes such as cepelinai (potato dumplings) (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM).
Afternoon Activity: Explore Vilnius Old Town, including the Gates of Dawn and Vilnius University (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM).
Evening: Dine at a restaurant featuring Lithuanian amber-themed decor and local cuisine (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM).
Day 6: Vilnius and Hill of Crosses
Morning: Take a day trip to the Hill of Crosses (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic with Lithuanian bread and cheese near the site (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM).
Afternoon: Return to Vilnius and visit the Amber Museum-Gallery (2:30 PM - 4:30 PM).
Evening: Farewell dinner featuring Lithuanian mead and dessert (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM).
Vilnius – Day 1
Starter: Bulviniai Blynai (potato pancakes, often served with sour cream)
Main Course: Cepelinai (potato dumplings stuffed with meat or curd)
Dessert: Sakotis (tree cake with a crisp outer layer)
Alcoholic Drink: Lithuanian Mead
Hot Drink: Linden Tea
Cold Drink: Gira (lightly fermented rye drink)
Vilnius – Day 2
Starter: Kepta Duona (fried rye bread with garlic and cheese)
Main Course: Kugelis (potato pudding baked until golden)
Dessert: Lazy Cake (no-bake cocoa and biscuit slice)
Alcoholic Drink: Lithuanian Beer
Hot Drink: Mint Tea
Cold Drink: Berry Juice (blackcurrant or cranberry is popular)
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Moscow, Russia
Days 7-10: Moscow (4 Days)
Day 7:
05:30: Arrive in Moscow and check in to your hotel.
07:00-09:00: Breakfast and rest.
09:30-12:30: Visit Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Lenin’s Mausoleum.
13:00-14:30: Lunch featuring Russian cuisine (try borscht and pelmeni).
15:00-17:00: Tour the Kremlin and its Armory Museum.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 8:
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Explore the Moscow Metro Stations, known as underground palaces.
13:00-14:30: Lunch.
15:00-17:30: Visit the Cosmonautics Museum and learn about Russia’s space history.
19:00: Dinner and optional evening walk.
Day 9:
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Guided tour of Star City, the training hub for cosmonauts.
13:00-14:30: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Visit the Bolshoi Theatre for a tour or an evening performance.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 10:
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:00: Tour the Vodka Museum and enjoy a tasting session.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Visit the Hotel Ukraina to see its Soviet-era architecture.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Overnight train to Saint Petersburg (8 hours).
Moscow (4 Days)
Day 4
Starter: Shchi
Main Course: Pozharsky Cutlets
Dessert: Smetannik
Alcoholic Drink: Vodka
Hot Drink: Tea with Jam
Cold Drink: Cranberry Lemonade
Day 5
Starter: Chebureki
Main Course: Pork Ribs with Honey Glaze
Dessert: Napoleon Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Starka
Hot Drink: Blackcurrant Leaf Tea
Cold Drink: Kompot
Day 6
Starter: Syrniki
Main Course: Veal Orloff
Dessert: Chocolate Kartoshka
Alcoholic Drink: Mors with Vodka
Hot Drink: Tea with Honey
Cold Drink: Dushes (pear soda)
Day 7
Starter: Zrazy
Main Course: Vareniki with Potatoes
Dessert: Sweet Pirozhki
Alcoholic Drink: Beluga Vodka
Hot Drink: Hot Apple Juice with Spices
Cold Drink: Tarhun (tarragon soda)
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Saint Petersburg, Russia
Days 11-13: Saint Petersburg (3 Days)
Day 11:
07:00: Arrive in Saint Petersburg and check in to your hotel.
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Tour the Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace.
13:00-14:30: Lunch featuring local cuisine (try blini and pirozhki).
15:00-17:00: Explore the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 12:
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:00: Visit the Saint Petersburg Metro Stations, renowned for their artistic beauty.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Visit the Museum of Soviet Arcade Games and play vintage games.
19:00: Dinner and optional evening canal cruise.
Day 13:
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Tour the KGB Museum and learn about Soviet espionage.
13:00-14:30: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Explore the Vodka Museum.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
Saint Petersburg (3 Days)
Day 1
Starter: Borscht
Main Course: Beef Stroganoff
Dessert: Medovik
Alcoholic Drink: Russian Imperial Stout
Hot Drink: Samovar Tea
Cold Drink: Kvass
Day 2
Starter: Blini with Caviar and Sour Cream
Main Course: Chicken Kiev
Dessert: Birds Milk Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Russkiy Standart Vodka
Hot Drink: Ivan Chai
Cold Drink: Cherry Juice
Day 3
Starter: Pelmeni Soup
Main Course: Salmon Steaks
Dessert: Zefir
Alcoholic Drink: Balzam
Hot Drink: Sbiten
Cold Drink: Gooseberry Kompot
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Kazan, Russia
Day 13 Saint Petersburg to Kazan
21:00: Overnight train to Kazan (11 hours).
Days 14-15: Kazan (2 Days)
Day 14:
08:00: Arrive in Kazan and check in to your hotel.
08:30-09:30: Breakfast.
10:00-12:00: Visit the Kazan Kremlin and Qolšärif Mosque.
12:30-14:00: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Tour the Temple of All Religions.
19:00: Dinner and rest.
Day 15:
08:00-09:00: Breakfast.
09:30-12:30: Visit Stalin’s Bunker.
13:00-14:30: Lunch.
15:00-17:00: Explore the Soviet Lifestyle Museum.
19:00: Dinner and prepare for departure.
21:00: Flight back to London (7 hours).
Kazan (2 Days)
Day 8
Starter: Chakhokhbili
Main Course: Pork Shashlik
Dessert: Pastila
Alcoholic Drink: Samogon
Hot Drink: Raspberry Leaf Tea
Cold Drink: Apricot Kompot
Day 9
Starter: Kurnik
Main Course: Kotleti
Dessert: Prjaniki
Alcoholic Drink: Krupnik
Hot Drink: Zavarka
Cold Drink: Homemade Mixes