The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix

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, Monday June 8: Overnight Flight

Depart from the San Francisco airport for your Performance tour of the Baltics.

Day 2, Tuesday June 9: Tallinn Estonia

Arrive in Tallinn today and meet your Encore Tours Tour Manager(s). Transfer to the city center for afternoon check in followed by an orientation walking tour of your new surroundings. There will be some free time to relax and freshen up before your special Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 3, Wednesday June 10: Tallinn Estonia

After breakfast at your hotel, meet a local guide(s) for an amazing three-hour guided tour the upper Toompea fortress and Parliament, Orthodox and Lutheran Cthedrals, panoramic viewpoint and lower Town Hall square, Merchant Guild Houses and the old city. This afternoon, time is reserved for rehearsal for this evening's concert in Tallinn. concert venue proposals include St. John's Church in Tallinn. Dinner is on your own this evening. (B)

Day 4, Thursday June 11: Riga

After breakfast at your hotel and check out facilitated by your Tour Manager(s), depart Tallinn for your next destination, Riga. En route, stop in Gauja National Park to explore the Hill of Dainu, Gutmana cave, and Sigulda, teh castle ruins and the 13th century Turaida castle, built under the order of Teutonic knight and Riga‘s bishop. Enjoy lunch all together at a local restaurant before the visits. Continue to Riga for hotel check in, an orientation walking tour with your Tour Manager(s), and a free evening for dinner on your own in Riga. (B,L)

Day 5, Friday June 12: Riga

nAfter breakfast at your hotel, meet a local guide(s) fora three-hour tour of Riga. Enjoy visits to the old town, surrounded by a water channel, with the famous DomeCathedral, St. John and St. Peter churches, the Freedom Monument, National Opera, Parliament, Castle and the squares,and the inviting Art Nouveau district.the This afternoon visit the stunning Riga Opera house for a guided backstage tour. Enjoy a free late afternoon and evening for dinner on your own. (B)

Day 6, Saturday June 13: Riga

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy an excursion to the Riga ethnographic open air museum representing rural life of different regions of Latvia. The buildings range in age, most of them were originally constructed between the 17th century band up until the 1930's. There is free time time for lunch on your own and a little souvenir shoppinmg. Meet later this afternoon for rehearsal for this evening's performance in Riga. Concert venue proposals include St. Peter's Church. Dinner is under own arrangement this evening. (B)

Day 7, Sunday June 14: Vilnius

After breakfast at your hotel and check out, depart Riga for your final destination, Vilnius. En route stop for a visit and tour of Rundale Palace, a baroque jewel designed by Italian architect F.B. Rastrelli, who is known for his world famous Hermitage palace in St. Petersburg. Enjoy lunch all together at a local restaurant. You will see the famous Hill of Crosses, with over 50,000 crosses built from different materials. Continue to Vilnius for hotel check in, an informative orientation tour with your Tour Manager(s) and a free evening in Vilnius for dinner on your own. (B,L)

Day 8, Monday June 15: Vilnius

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, meet a local guide(s) for a three-hour tour of Vilnius. Highlights include the Cathedral Square, Presidential Palace Square, Vilnius University, and the Gothic corner with the churches of St. Anne and St. Bernardine, the old Jewish ghetto, Town Hall Square, and the Gates of Dawn. There is time for lunch on your own before an afternoon drive to Kaunas, Lithuania's second largest city. There you will rehearse for this evening's concert in Kaunus. Enjoy dinner together this evening after the concert before returning to Vilnius for the overnight. (B, D)

Day 9, Tuesday June 16: Vilnius

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a morning visit to Trakai Castle. Standing on the Island of Lake Galve, this world famous Gothic Castle will inspire you. Enjoy free time this afternoon for lunch on your own and souvenir shopping. Meet later this afternoon for rehearsal for your farewell concert in Vilnius. Concert Venues include St. Catherine's Church. This evening's concert will be arranged to include a local choir. Celebrate your concert tour with a special reception with the local choir and audience members. The celebration continues with your special farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Vilnius. (B,R,D)

Day 10, Wednesday June 17: Departure

After breakfast at your hotel and check out, transfer to the airport with your Tour Manager(s) for your return flight to Phoenix. (B)