Eelmatka programm

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September 10 (arrival day): Transfer airport – Laulasmaa SPA Hotel near Tallinn will be arranged by Travel Agency Travel Expert according to the arrival schedule of flights.

September 11 (Day 1): Laulasmaa (Near Tallinn) – Keila-Joa – Tallinn City tour – Laulasmaa.

 Enjoy the marvellous landscape of Keila- Joa and history of Tallinn Old Town. You’ll get back to Laulasmaa by dinner time.

September 12 (Day 2): Oandu hiking track – Palmse – Sagadi – Lake Peipsi.

This day is all about the meaning of beauty - the natural and man-made beauty.  You’ll get acquainted with two pearls of architecture in Lahemaa Nature Reserve – Palmse Manor (baroque style) and Sagadi Manor (rococo style). After a lunch in Estonian style at the Altja Fisherman’s Pub and trying out kiiking ( a sport invented in Estonia), you’ll visit the picturesque Captains` Village in Käsmu and the wonderful seaside with big stones. You’ll arrive at Lake Peipsi/ Alajõe by dinner time.

September 13 (Day 3): Kuremäe – Sinimäed – Ontika Trail – Karepa.

This day is all about contrast. First you’ll visit the Russian Orthodox Nunnery, then proceed to explore the region called Sinimäed (Blue Mountains) that witnessed some significant fighting in Estonia during the 2^nd World War. After lunch at Valge Hobuse Trahter (White Horse’s Pub) you will try out one of the most picturesque sites for hiking.

September 14 (Day 4): Nelijärve – Rakvere – Viitna – Laulasmaa.

This day is all about history. You’ll take a look at Rakvere order castle, have a welcome- schnapps, put on the coats of ancient order nights, launch a Swedish 17^th century cannon and learn about the Livonian order and historic details related to it. You will enjoy a real country style lunch at Viitna Pub. By 5 p.m. you’ll arrive in your hotel in Laulasmaa, where the buses will be waiting for you to take you to the joint dinner wit the ERA annual conference delegates to Lohusalu harbour.

September 15 (Day 5): Laulasmaa – Pakri peninsula – Paldiski city – Saku brewery – Laulasmaa.

Today, you’ll get acquainted with the formerly closed town called Paldiski where the Soviet army used to repair its nuclear submarines and train troops. Later, you’ll see the more attractive side of the closed area – untouched nature on Paldiski peninsula as you proceed to the hiking trail. You’ll make a lunch stop at the Saku Brewery where the most popular Estonian beer is brewed. And of course you’ll have your chance to pick your favourite brew in a degustation! You’ll arrive in your accommodation place by 3 p.m., have a lunch and continue the evening program in Estonian Open Museum with the delegates to he ERA annual conference.

September 16 (Departure day): Bus transfer from Laulasmaa to the airport will be provided by Travel Agency Travel Expert.