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Medieval Days in Tallinn

4 Days / 1 location in Estonia

The Medieval Days in Tallinn are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. The Medieval Days take place in Tallinn’s Old Town every year on the first full week of July, from Thursday to Sunday.

During the Medieval Days the visitors are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. The children’s area is situated on the Niguliste hill where children are able to participate in various workshops, knight tournaments and other exciting activities.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Tallinn
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Olympia
Meals: Dinner

Arrival in Tallinn, private car transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olumpia****, check-in; welcome meeting and welcome dinner at hotel.

 
Day 2     Tallinn
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Olympia
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. Morning tour takes us to the Dominican St. Catherine Monastery. The Monastery founded by Dominican monks as early as1246 and built in the Gothic style, offers medieval architecture and a large collection of carved stones. You will be able to discover Museum exhibition and the towers, minting the lucky coin, taste medieval herbal liqueur and feel the real medieval aura. In the afternoon we take the opportunity to participate in a visit to Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion tunnels. The tower Kiek in de Kök with the tunnels of the Ingrian and Swedish bastions is an exciting part of Tallinn historical fortifications. It takes you to a time journey that begins in 1219. In the evening enjoy a medieval Sail’n’Dine with Captain’s guided Cruise with city Skyline sightseeing and light dinner.

 
Day 3     Tallinn
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Olympia
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

During this morning Tallinn walking tour get to know the most important sights in the Old Town including Toompea Castle, Dome Cathedral and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the Upper Town as well as the St. Nicholas Church and the medieval Old Town Hall in the Lower Town and Great Guild. Afternoon is free to join the Tallinn medieval day’s celebration at the Old Town. In the evening, you are welcome to taste medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

 
Day 4     Tallinn
Meals: Breakfast

Private car transfer to airport.

 
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