Peabody Childrens Chorus -The Baltics

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Friday June 25: Overnight Flight

Departure from your home airport on your overnight flight to Europe

Day 2, Saturday June 26: Riga

Arrive in Riga today and meet your Encore Tours Tour Managers. Check in to your centrally located hotel and have a short orientation walk of the compact, safe and pedestrianised heart of the city before taking dinner together (D)

Day 3, Sunday June 27: Riga

Today is a day for exploring the city in many different ways! This morning, meet your local guides who will take you on a sightseeing tour of the city. Then after time for lunch on your own, discover the musical heritage of the city with a backstage tour of the Opera House, before paying a visit to the Laima Chocolate Museum, one of the most famous brands in the Baltics. Finally, test your problem solving skills during a team-building scavenger hunt to find hidden mysteries and places of Riga by using a series of clues. Enjoy dinner together tonight. (B,D)

Day 4, Monday June 28: Riga

Today, travel from Riga to the charming seaside resort town of Jurmala, famous for its long stretches of white-sand beaches, elegant wooden architecture, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Enjoy a guided walking tour along the lively pedestrian street of Jomas iela, lined with cafés, boutiques, and art galleries. This afternoon, rehearse for tonight's debut concert performance at a local venue such St. John’s church or similar in Riga! Enjoy dinner together this evening. (B,D)

Day 5, Tuesday June 29: Tallinn Estonia

After breakfast check out and head towards Tallinn. First stop across the border is the Gauja National Park where you can take a kayaking trip down the Gauja river. A group lunch will be included today as opposed to dinner. Later continue to the capital and check into your next hotel before having dinner on your own this evening. (B,L)

Day 6, Wednesday June 30: Tallinn Estonia

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Tallinn, Estonia’s beautifully preserved medieval capital. Explore the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire landmarks such as Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the Town Hall Square. You may also visit the Song and Dance Celebration Grounds, an important cultural symbol of Estonian national pride, if no event is taking place. This afternoon, take part in a rehearsal followed by your next concert performance at a local venue such as St. John’s church or similar. (B,D)

Day 7, Thursday July 1: Overnight Ferry

This morning, enjoy an excursion to Telliskivi Creative City, Tallinn’s vibrant cultural hub filled with art studios, design shops, and trendy cafés set in a former industrial complex. Later, transfer to the port and board the ferry to Stockholm. Enjoy dinner on board as you sail across the Baltic Sea. (B,D)

Day 8, Friday July 2: Stockholm

Upon your morning arrival, a sightseeing tour of Stockholm showcases key architectural treasures of Sweden’s capital city, including the City Hall, the Old Town, and entrance to the Royal Palace. This afternoon visit to the Vasa Warship Museum, dedicated to the Vasa, one of the world’s largest battle vessels when it was built in 1627. It sank in 1628 and was raised from Stockholm’s harbor 333 years later and restored in 1961. (B,D)

Day 9, Saturday July 3: Stockholm

This morning enjoy free time to roam around this beautiful city at your own speed, perhaps taking in the world’s largest art gallery–the Metro system’s underground stations, about 90 of which feature amazing mosaics, paintings and sculptures that you can admire for the mere price of a train ticket. Or maybe you’ll stroll to the landmark, 20-story-tall Telefonplan tower and use your cellphone to control its colored lights! Rejoin your group later in the afternoon for your rehearsal and final concert performance at a local venue, such as St. Getrude’s church or similar! Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner together to celebrate your successful performance tour to the Baltics and Scandinavia! (B,D)

Day 10, Sunday July 4: Departure

After breakfast at your hotel and check out, head for the airport and your flight home back to the USA (B)