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Arrival in Vilnius. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Your overnight stay is in Vilnius

During the city tour in Vilnius, you will see the Cathedral of St. Stanislav and St. Vladislav, St. Peter and Paul Church, Gate of Dawn Chapel and St. Teresa’s church, Town Hall, Pilies Street, Vilnius University, etc. You will also have the opportunity to visit the House of St. Faustina. She lived in Vilnius from 1933 to 1936, and during that time, she experienced several mystical visions of Jesus. The prayers comprising the Chaplet of Divine Mercy were spoken by Jesus to Sister Faustina in her visions in Vilnius as well. This happened on 13-14 September 1935 in the wooden house of the convent of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. Overnight in Vilnius.

Trakai is between three lakes and represents Lithuania for more than two million tourists every year. It is well known for its natural beauty of landscapes, wildlife reserves, forests, and the island castle on Lake Galvë, which is the only one of its kind in Europe. Pažaislis Monastery is quite possibly the most romantic place in Lithuania. A genuine baroque diamond from the 17th century. The sound of music beneath the arches of the church reveals its beauty as many concerts and music festivals take place here. The silence of the monastery is managed by the order of the Sisters of St. Casimir. In the southern part of the monastery, you will find the Sacral Heritage Museum of the Pažaislis Monastery. Overnight in Kaunas.

Siluva is one of the first sites in Europe where a Marian apparition was seen. It is a place where visitors find inner spiritual peace, where you can experience a centuries-old pilgrimage tradition and immerse yourself in impressive sacred architecture. Lithuania's legendary Hill of Crosses is a symbol of defiance and part of a pilgrimage site. More than 200,000 crosses have been planted on this low hill. The tradition began during the 1831 Uprising and reached its height in the 1960s, in defiance of anti-religious Soviet rule. This place was granted a visit of John Paul II in 1993. Overnight in Riga.

During the city tour in Riga, you will see the Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, the Small and the Great Guild, the House of Blackheads, the "Three Brothers” and many more. The city center is very picturesque because it has preserved its wooden architecture. There is no other place in the world that has so much Art Nouveau in such a small area. Overnight in Riga.

On the way to Tallinn, stop in Sigulda. Visit Gauja National Park in Sigulda with Episcopa Castle Museum Turaida. The territory of Gauja National Park is established to protect the ancient valley of the Gauja River. More than 500 cultural and historical monuments are located inside the National Park – hill forts, stone castles, churches, watermills, and windmills, as well as other archaeological, architectural, and artistic monuments. Overnight in Tallinn.

The Estonian Song and Dance Festival offers a captivating immersion into Estonian culture, providing a unique and powerful experience. The festival, featuring tens of thousands of singers performing to an audience several times larger, showcases the universal and transcendent nature of music. Attendees can enjoy daily processions, evening events, and numerous performances, with final details to be announced closer to the event. Overnight in Tallinn.

City tour in Tallinn before leaving for Helsinki. Tallinn is an ideal destination if one wants to combine the comforts of the modern world with rich cultural scene and historic settings. Here you will experience wonderful sights – ancient churches, medieval streetscapes, and noble merchants' houses. Throw in delightful food and vibrant modern culture and it's the unforgettable Tallinn. Overnight in Helsinki.

During the panoramic tour, you will see all the main sights in Helsinki's city center: Senate Square, University, and Lutheran Cathedral – all displaying neo-classical architecture of the 1840´s, the colorful Market Square by the sea in the South Harbour, Kaivopuisto Park with famous “wooden platforms for carpet washing” and diplomatic residences, the imposing statue of Marshall Mannerheim, the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall designed by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, the Olympic stadium with the statue of Paavo Nurmi and the Opera House and the monument of composer Jean Sibelius. And if possible, a visit will be made to the magnificent Temppeliaukio Church, carved into solid rock – depending on availability. Overnight in Helsinki.

Transfer to the airport for your departure home.