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Baltic States(FIT-1062)

09 Nights / 10 Days

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Itinerary

Highlights

Accommodation :

02 nights accommodation in Vilnius
01 night accommodation in Kaunas
02 nights accommodation in Klaipeda
02 nights accommodation in Riga
02 nights accommodation in Tallinn

Inclusions :

Daily breakfast
Vilnius Hop on-Hop off Pass – 24hrs
Walking tour of Kaunas
Klaipeda The Castle Museum
Riga Hop on-Hop off Pass – 24hrs
Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum
Tallinn Hop on-Hop off Pass – 24hrs

Transfers / Transport :

Vilnius Airport to Hotel transfer on PVT Basis
Tallinn Hotel to Airport transfer on PVT Basis
Local Bus Ticket from Vilnius to Trakai
Local Bus Ticket from Vilnius to Kaunas
Bus Ticket From Kaunas to Klaipeda
02Nd Class Train Ticket From Laipenda to Riga
Bus Ticket From Riga to Tallinn

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival - Vilnius.

Welcome to Vilnius! After your Immigration and Custom Formalities you will Transfer to the hotel and Check in (Please note that Standard Check in time is 1600 Hrs). Welcome to the Baltic region! Your journey starts in Lithuania, Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, is known for its baroque architecture, seen especially in its medieval Old Town. But the buildings lining this district’s partially cobblestoned streets reflect diverse styles and eras, from the neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral to Gothic St. Anne's Church.Your first evening is free for you to rest up or explore the city. Overnight stay at Vilnius Hotel.

Tour : PVT Basis

Day 2 : Vilnius - Hop On Hop - Off Pass - 24Hrs. - Trakai.

After breakfast proceed to city center departure point at your own and step aboard the Hop-on Hop-off bus, Begin in the Cathedral Square, one of the city's main landmarks and home to a cathedral built in the Classicism style, complete with belfry. Visit the catacombs, where some of the greatest Lithuanian dukes are interred, then walk up the hill of Gediminas Castle for a panoramic view over the city. In the afternoon, you'll drive out to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The 14th-century castle sits on a small island in Lake Galve and served as a defensive structure and ducal residence for centuries. Make sure you sample the national dish of the Karaite ethnic group, kibinai—stuffed meat and onion pastries—at one of the lakeside taverns. Overnight stay at Vilnius Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Hop-On Hop-Off Pass + SIC Basis

Note :

Operating time : 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
The bus route stops on below mentioned points :
- Cathedral Square
- Pilies Street
- Užupis
- Panorama Hotel (train, bus station)
- Town Hall Square
  KGB Museum
- White Bridge
- St. Peter and Paul Church

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Day 3 : Vilnius To Kaunas.

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to central bus departure point at your own, today towards Kaunas the second largest city of Lithuania and former temporary capital between two World Wars. Stop at Birstonas resort on your way, which is famous for its mineral springs and jazz festival. Once you've arrived in Kaunas, walk around the old town and visit the 13th-century Kaunas castle, the Town Hall of Kaunas known locally as the “White Swan,” 14th-century Church of Vytautas, or Perk?nas House. Continue with a stroll along the Laisves Aleja pedestrian avenue (the Avenue of Liberty), the main shopping and dining street of Kaunas. The Lithuanian Museum of War, the Art Museum of M.K. Ciurlionis, and the Museum of Devils are all located in Kaunas, or take a ride up the two still-operating retro-style funiculars to the Aleksotas or Zaliakalnis hills. Overnight stay at Kaunas Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Local Bus Ticket

Travel Time : 01:30 Hrs.
Departure : Vilnius Bus Station
Arrival : Kaunas Bus Station

Day 4 : Kaunas To Klaipeda.

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer at your own towards bus station to board the bus for Klaipeda. Klaipeda is a port city in Lithuania, where the Baltic Sea meets the Dan? River. The old town features German-style, 18th-century wood-framed buildings. Later in evening take a walk to the castle museum or a walk around the old town. Look for Drama Theatre Square and its famous sculpture of “Annchen von Tharau," then continue your walk to experience the traditional medieval urban layout of the city. Overnight stay at Klaipeda Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Local Bus

Travel Time : 03:30 Hrs.
Departure : Kaunas Bus Station
Arrival : Klaipeda Bus Station

Day 5 : Klaipeda - Curonian Spit.

After breakfast take a day trip out to Neringa National Park on the Curonian Spit, easily reached by ferry from Klaipeda. The Curonian Spit separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon and is referred to as the Lithuanian Sahara due to its many tall sand dunes. Drive along the sandy peninsula through this nature reserve full of dunes, pine forests, and golden beaches. In addition to the natural scenery, there are many other attractions on the spit. Check out the Hill of Witches, home to hundreds of fanciful wooden sculptures along a forest path, famous German writer Thomas Mann's house, or the Amber Gallery. Overnight stay at Klaipeda Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Ferry

Day 6 : Klaipeda To Riga - Ethnographic Open - Air Museum.

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed towards train station at your own and board the train for Riga. Riga, Latvia’s capital is set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Daugava. It's considered a cultural center and is home to many museums and concert halls. The city is also known for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town. Later visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum on the outskirts of the city. The outdoor museum was founded in 1924 and offers a stroll through a pine forest to scope out 90 traditional buildings from Latvian history, including farmhouses, windmills, fishermen’s huts, and wooden churches. Overnight stay at Riga Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : 02Nd Class Train Ticket + SIC Basis Tour

Day 7 : Riga - Hop On - Hop Off Pass - 24Hrs.

After Breakfast Manage Transfer on Your own towards Hop on Hop off Station and step aboard the Hop-on Hop-off bus, You'll drive along the central boulevards of the city, taking in the views of the City Canal Parks, Bastion Hill, Latvian National Theatre, Fine Arts Museum, and many more. Take in the Art Nouveau-style buildings from the early 20th century, Freedom Monument, and the University of Latvia. Later day is free for leisure activity. Overnight stay at Riga Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Hop-On Hop-Off Pass 24 Hrs

Note :

Operating time : 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
The bus route stops on below mentioned points :
- Shopping Mall Opera
- Riga Circus
- Latvian National Opera
- Powder Tower
- Latvian National Theatre
- The Museum Of Art
- Riga Cathedral
- Vermin Park
- Shopping Mall Barona
- Riga 1st Hospital
- Riga Art Nouveau Center
- JSC Lavenegro
- Riga Congress Hall
- Vanish Bridge
- Kipsala
- Kalnciema quarte
- Bellevue Park Hotel Riga
- Victory Park
- Latvijas National Library
- Strelnieku Square

Day 8 : Riga To Tallinn.

After breakfast check out from hotel and Proceed Riga bus station on your own for Tallin. Arrive Tallinn & transfer to your hotel on your own and check in to the hotel. Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea is the country’s cultural hub. It retains its walled, cobblestoned Old Town, home to cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. Its Gothic Town Hall, built in the 13th century and with a 64m-high tower, sits in historic Tallinn’s main square. St. Nicholas Church is a 13th-century landmark exhibiting ecclesiastical art. Overnight stay at Tallinn Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Local Bus

Travel Time : 04:30 Hrs.
Departure : Riga International Bus Terminal
Arrival : Tallinn Bus Station

Day 9 : Tallinn - Hop On Hop Off Pass - 24Hrs.

After breakfast proceed to city center departure point at your own and step aboard the Hop-on Hop-off bus, you’ll drive along the tour of Tallinn's Old Town. You'll visit various examples of regional Gothic architecture, including the fortifications of Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky, and St. Catherine's Passage, where artwork from the St. Catherine's guild is on display. Overnight stay at Tallinn Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Hop-On Hop-Off Pass 24 Hrs.

Note :

Operating time : 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
The bus route stops on below mentioned points :
- Start Viru Square
- Toompea Castle
- Freedom Square
- Estonian National Opera
- Swissotel
- Kadriorg Palace / Kumu Art Museum
- Song Festival Ground
- Estonian History Museum / Maarjamae War Memorial
- Tallinn Botanic Garden
- TV Tower
- Pirita Convent
- Pirita Yacht Harbour
- D-Terminal
- Port of Tallinn
- A-Terminal
- Cruise Ship Terminal
- Seaplane Harbour
- Noblessner
- Estonian Maritime Museum
- End Viru Square

Day 10 : Homeward Bound.

After Breakfast Check out From Hotel and Transfer to Airport for Your Flight Back to Home. Good Times Need Never End! As You Get Ready For The Airport And Your Flight Back Home, Relive The High Points Of Your Tour. We Are Confident You Will Join Us Again.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : PVT Basis

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Visa Checklist

Lithuania Visa Check List :

Original Passport with old passport.
- Note : Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel, Passport has been issued within 10 years and validity must not exceed 10 years, No hand written passports will be accepted and at least 2 blank pages.
Visa Application Form
2 recent photograph each
- (35*45 mm size, white background, matt finished & 80% face image, without specs & not used in previous visa)???????
Evidence of Financial Documents:
- Last 06 months Personal Updated Bank Statement with bank sign and stamp on each page with sufficient balance
- Last 03 years Personal Income Tax Returns Acknowledgement Page onl
If applicant is Employee:
- Last 06 months Pay Slips
- Original Leave Sanctioned letter should address to the consulate/Embass
If applicant is Self Employed:
- Business letterhead with Sign & Stamp
- Business Registration (For Proprietor – Company Registration & GST Certificate, For Partner - Partnership Deed, For Director - Memorandum of Association)
- Last 03 years Income Tax Return Acknowledgement Page only
- Last 06 months Updated Bank Statement with bank sign and stamp on each page
If applicant is Retired:
- Retirement letter from Employer
- Pension Payment Order OR Pension passbook.
If applicant is Student:
- Bonafide Certificate from school / university
- ID Card Copy of School / College
If visiting as a Tourist:
- Hotel Confirmation Voucher (From Supplier OR Directly from Hotel)
- Confirmed Return Ticket
- Day Wise Tour Itinerary
Overseas Medical Insurance Policy:
- Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person, the insurance has to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory, minimum 15 days insurance is mandatory from the travel date

Note:

All Documents required in A4 Size Paper and English Only
All visa applicants irrespective of nationality who applied for Schengen visa should come personally at local VFS office to give mandatory fingerprint formality which is long time consuming in tourist pick season. On the day of submission your all fingers must be clear from HINA (Mehdi), cuts etc...
If Biometric is given after 2nd November 2015 then we can submit your Application on behalf of applicant. But if you data could fetch by Embassy / Consulate then they may ask to give biometrics again. (Biometric is Valid for 05 Years Only)
Granting Visas is sole discretion of Consulates / Embassy, subject to the documents submitted. We are facilitators in the process. Best Voyage is not held responsible for rejection or delay in getting visas / passports from said Consulate / Embassy.
No documents will be return back by Embassy/Consulate after visa process.
Must declare rejection if rejected in any country in last 10 years and mention rejection year and category of visa of Rejected country.
All applicants have to pay visa fees, VFS charge & courier charge in cash at local VFS-centre.
Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Lithuania prior to a decision being made on your application.

Normal Process Time: 15 working days after submission in consulate/embassy

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

50,000 INR Deposit at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)
1,00,000 INR after getting UK / Schengen Visa.
50 % of Tour Payment before 45 Days of Departure.
Full Payment Has To Be Clear Before 30 Days Of Departure.

Cancellation & if in case of visa rejection charges : (Per Person)

If UK Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If Schengen Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If UK & Schengen both Visas rejected 30,000 INR.
60 Days or More before Departure 1,00,000 INR.
59 Days to 45 Days before Departure 1,50,000 INR.
44 Days to 30 Days before Departure 75 % Of Tour Cost
Before 29 Days Departure 100 % Of Tour Cost

Tour Cost Includes :

Accommodation in 3 * or 4* Hotels.
Friendly Gujarati Tour Escort from Best Voyage Pvt Ltd.
Meal & Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
Return Airfare Ex. Ahmedabad with Tax.
Visa Charges.
Travel Insurance Policy.

Tour Cost Excludes :

Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.
Cost of the Suggested Excursions, porterage, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
Mandatory tips of EUR 3 per person per day for Coach Drivers, Guides etc.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Cost Includes'
Taxes as applicable to be paid extra on the total tour price.

Important :

GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 2 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
Tour Cost Calculated at rate of Exchange 01 Euro = 105 INR. (Subject to ROE)
All Hotel Room Category is Standard Room (Basic Category)
Hotel is not in City Centre or Downtown.
We are not giving refund If any sightseen is close due to maintenance or Bad Weather

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter - Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd)
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More - On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN - AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN - AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN - AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package' Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person' Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An 'Overseas Tour Package' At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Best Voyage Pvt Ltd. The User Understands And Agrees That Best Voyage Pvt Ltd, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A 'Specified Person', The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking."

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 - 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 - 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which BEST VOYAGE PVT LTD Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy.