Exciting cities and beautiful landscapes are waiting to be discovered on our journey. The Polish capital Warsaw welcomes us with a charming old town and modern flair. The Lithuanian city of Vilnius invites us with its historical charm and lively joie de vivre. Riga in Latvia will enchant us with its diverse architecture and in Tallinn in Estonia we will feel as if we have travelled back to the Middle Ages. On our ferry crossing to Finland, we enjoy the freshness of the Baltic Sea and then travel to the Finnish metropolises of Helsinki and Tampere. Let yourself be inspired by the uniqueness of the countries and cultures and join us on a varied journey through the north of Europe. On the way, we will hand out the RailHope calendar and there will be musical interludes from time to time. Optionally, two days can be extended - directly via RailHope Finland: www.railhope.net
Highlights:
· JOURNEY THROUGH FIVE COUNTRIES
· FASCINATING CULTURE AND ARCHITECTURE
· BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES
· FELLOWSHIP AND NETWORKING AT RAILHOPE
TOUR GUIDE: ULRICH BERGER
Ulrich Berger (63) has been a train driver for many years. He provides pastoral services for RailHope Switzerland and is also a member of the SBB Care Team. Ulrich Berger loves to share his enthusiasm for trains and discovering new things with passengers.
MUSIC GUIDE: JOHN HÄNNI
John Hänni (55) works part-time as a train conductor for the MOB (Switzerland) and is also a professional musician. His catchy melodies and songs inspire a wide audience, and his repertoire ranges from original compositions to gospel, modern and worship songs.
1 THU, 12 June JOURNEY TO WARSAW
Participants travel to Warsaw on their own to the Hotel Hampton Warsaw City Centre*** for two nights.
2 FRI, 13 June WARSAW
Breakfast at the hotel and city tour on your own.
Optional possibility of a guided city tour from 09.00 - 13.00 (extra charge): On a city tour we will see, among other things, the royal Lazienki Park and Grabowski Square. Afterwards, we immerse ourselves in history with a visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum. We pass the Presidential Palace, the Sigismund Column, the Royal Castle and stroll through the Old Town to St John's Church, the Old Town Market Square and the Praga Quarter.
3 SAT, 14 June WARSAW - VILNIUS
Breakfast at the hotel. Train journey from Warsaw (departure 07.50 hrs) to Vilnius (arrival 17.34 hrs). Bus transfer from the railway station to the hotel. One overnight stay at the Hotel Comfort LT*** in Vilnius.
4 SUN, 15 June VILNIUS - RIGA
Breakfast packages from the hotel. Transfer to the railway station and departure at 06.30 hrs by train to Riga (arrival at 10.43 hrs). One overnight stay at the Hotel Tallink**** in Riga.
5 MON, 16 June RIGA - TALLINN
Breakfast at the hotel. At 09.00 transfer to the bus station and departure at 10.00 by bus to Tallinn (arrival at 14.25). Transfer to the hotel and two nights at the Hotel Hestia Seaport*** in Tallinn.
6 TUE, 17 June TALLINN
Breakfast at the hotel and free time.
Optional guided city tour from 10.00 - 13.00 (extra charge):
Old Town walking tour and visit to the Cathedral Hill and Lower Town, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Cathedral, St Nicholas Church, St Olai Church and the Town Hall Square.
7 WED, 18 June TALLINN – HELSINKI
Breakfast at the hotel. Crossing with the ferry Megastar from 10.30 - 12.30 to Helsinki. Transfer to the hotel and two nights at Hotel Sokos Albert**** in Helsinki.
8 THU, 19 June HELSINKI
Breakfast at the hotel and free time.
Optional guided city tour from 10.00 - 13.00 (extra charge):
City tour including a visit to the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall, the new Oodi Library, the Cathedral, Senate Square and Kamppi Chapel.
9 FRI, 20 June HELSINKI - TOIJALA (RAUTIALA) OR TAMPERE
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station and departure at 10.00 am by train to Toijala (Rautiala) or Tampere (arrival at 11.31 am or 11:53 am).
Return journey or start of optional extension incl. Midsummer festival (Friday evening) in Rautiala, steamboat trip (Saturday) and church service in Tampere (Sunday).
Programme subject to change.
10-11 SAT – SUN OPTIONAL EXTENSION (Fri 20 – Sun 22 June)
Midsummer festival in Rautiala (Friday evening), steamboat trip (Saturday) and church service in Tampere (Sunday).
Details, prices and booking directly with RailHope Finland
Prices & Services
PRICES PER PERSON
Double room CHF 1'150.-
Single room supplement CHF 450.-
Optional excursions
Sightseeing tour of Warsaw* CHF 70.-
Sightseeing tour Tallinn* CHF 35.-
(incl. admission to the Museum
Sightseeing tour Helsinki* CHF 50.-
Warsaw Uprising)
*Minimum number of participants for excursions 15 persons
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Please register by 30 April 2025. If you book later, availability will be checked and a surcharge will apply.
The prices are based on a number of 25 participants and the exchange rate EURO 1.00 = CHF 0.98. Prices are subject to change due to strong exchange rate fluctuations or different numbers of participants. Surcharge for 15 - 24 persons CHF 100.-.
INCLUDED SERVICES
· 2nd class train journeys
(Warsaw – Vilnius, Vilnius – Riga, Helsinki – Toijala/Tampere)
· 2nd class bus journey (Riga – Tallinn)
· Economy class ferry ticket (Tallinn – Helsinki)
· Private bus transfers (Vilnius railway station – Hotel Vilnius, Hotel Vilnius – Vilnius railway station, Hotel Riga – Riga bus station, Tallinn bus station – Hotel Tallinn, Helsinki ferry terminal – Hotel Helsinki, Hotel Helsinki – Helsinki railway station)
· 8 overnight stays in the mentioned middle-class hotels
· 8 x breakfast in the hotels (1 x as breakfast package)
· Tourist taxes in Vilnius and Riga
· Tour guide by Ulrich Berger
· Travel documents
NOT INCLUDED
· Arrival and departure
· Gratuities (Tip)
· Guided city tours with English-speaking tour guide and private coach Warsaw, Tallinn and Helsinki
· Travel insurance (cancellation costs and SOS cover)
· Drinks and additional meals
Registration deadline: 30 April 2025
Online Application for RailHope Journey 2025, June, 12-20
https://form.123formbuilder.com/6742102/booking-baltic-states-with-railhope-2025
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