Explore the resort capital of Estonia including a castle and the legend of the White Lady!
Western Estonia is full of interesting sights.
All of them are very different, but they make our country unique.
We make a journey along western seacoast. to visit manor of minister of secret service Alex Benkendorf, famous for its picturesque waterfall.
Next we make a stop in town-port Paldiski, climb at tsar lighthouse to see industrial quarter and electric windmill "wood" and have coffee stop in tavern of 1740s.
We cannot pass by Padise manor and medieval friary, popular among many cinematographers.
Main accord of our trip will be city Haapsalu - resort capital of Estonia!
Haapsalu is famous for its well-preserved bishop castle, picturesque promenade, the longest in Europe railway platform and peat mud bathhouses, which recovered health of everyone from soldier to emperor himself.
This beautiful castle, its attached witch tower and cathedral tell stories from old and forgotten times to its visitors, but also hold a mystery whispering inside its walls: the legend of White Lady
Then we go back to Tallinn
Itinerary
Haapsalu is understood as a aspen grove. Aspen has always been sacral for locals.
Haapsalu is famous for its well-preserved bishop castle, romantic promenade, the longest railway platform in Europe, built especially for Russian emperor. First of all, Haapsalu had always been popular resort of peat mud bathhouses, which recovered health of everyone from soldier to emperor himself.
We start our journey from Tallinn and drive along the western sea coast to enjoy picturesque views.
Objects of the tour:
Cliff of Hamlet - one of the highest in Estonia
Manor Keila-Joa, owned to minister of Russian secret service Alex fon Benckendorf.
Waterfall of river Keila
Paldiski town-port, established by Peter the Great
Lighthouse at the picturesque cliff
Padise manor of friary of 1300s.
Haapsalu town.
Bishop castle
Town hall square
Museum of artist Ilon Vikland and outdoor playground - nice place for kids
Romantic promenade of African beach
Boat trip by your wish
Meeting Location + Tour Duration
Meeting location: At your hotel or by agreement in the city centre of Tallinn
End location: By agreement in the city centre of Tallinn or at your hotel
Duration: 8 hours
Tour duration is 8h including stops for tee/coffee and dinner
Transportation
We drive by my vehicle Honda Accord.
A/C, leather seats, panoramic roof.
What’s Included
Tour includes my service as your private guide, drive by my comfortable car
Tickets to bishop castle
Paldiski lighthouse ticket
Estimated Local Cash Needed
50 euro - coffee-stop 10 euro/person, dinner 30 euro/person, souvenirs, ticket to lighthouse
What’s Extra
Tickets to manor house of Benckendorf 8 euro/person, city museum in Haapsalu 4euro/person
boat rent 5 euros/ half an hour
Restrictions
I cannot meet you straight at the cruise port pier.
I will meet you at the cruise port gates 400m from the pier and I will be holding a sign with your first name on it.
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