Estonia is famous for its pine groves, medieval farms and sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea. A tenth of Estonia consists of various islands, the largest of which is Saaremaa. Almost all sightseeing tours to Estonia will take you to the capital of this Baltic country - medieval Tallinn.
Sightseeing tours to Estonia are a fabulous journey to a state unique in its beauty and hospitality. The amazing is very close: a small country where there is everything: ancient cities and untouched nature, comfortable hotels and popular resorts, small shops and large shopping centers, noisy nightclubs, cozy cafes and restaurants. Tours to Estonia - acquaintance with a unique historical heritage formed under the influence of many cultures.
Holidays in Estonia - rest in a wonderful country where you will be fascinated by ancient cities and ancient estates, impregnable medieval castles and picturesque rural houses, pristine forests and sparkling lakes, comfortable hotels and popular resorts, cozy cafes and restaurants of haute cuisine, pointed roofs, cobblestone pavements and shimmering evening Tallinn.
Tallinn is one of the few European cities that is still surrounded by a real fortress wall and a preserved city gate. Sightseeing tours to Tallinn are very popular with tourists.
Tours to Saaremaa can take you to this wonderful island, which is the second largest island in the entire Baltic Sea. The island is rich not only in ancient forests, but also in windmills that are so beautifully combined with local nature. In Pärnu there are many sanatoriums and the best beaches in Estonia, islands with their peculiar landscape and way of life.
Official name: Republic of Estonia.
Capital: Tallinn.
Language: Estonian. Russian, Finnish, English and German are also widely spoken.
Geography: Estonia is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. It is only 87 km from Tallinn to Helsinki by sea. A little further, 401 km northwest of Tallinn, is the capital of Sweden - Stockholm. The Narva River and Lake Peipsi serve as a watershed between Estonia and Russia. Southern Estonia has a land border with Russia and Estonia.
Climate: temperate, transitional from marine to continental. The average air temperature in July is +18.. +20°C, in January -4..-7°C. Due to the influence of the sea, the weather is quite unstable and can often change several times a day, especially in spring and autumn. Due to the shallow depth of the bottom, the water in the sea and lakes warms up quickly, in July its temperature is already +20.. +24°C. The beach season lasts from the beginning of June to the end of August, and the best time to visit the country is from early May to mid-September.
Currency: euro (EUR). Banks are open from 9:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Friday. Some of them work on Saturday mornings. Individual exchange offices are open around the clock.
Customs: the import and export of foreign currency is not limited. The amount over 4350 USD is subject to declaration, the amount over 10,000 USD must be declared with documentary evidence of the legality of the origin of the money. There are no restrictions on the import of personal and food. Tobacco can be carried in the amount of 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco. Customs will miss one liter of strong drinks (with a strength of more than 22°) or two liters with an alcohol content of less than 22°. You can also carry 50 g of perfume or 250 ml of eau de toilette. Medicines are allowed for import in the amount necessary for the tourist for personal use.
Transport: bus service between major cities is developed. The schedule is performed impeccably. Urban public transport is open from 5:30 to 24:00. Taxis in Estonia are relatively inexpensive, and payment is made strictly by the meter. The car can be ordered by phone, there is no separate surcharge for the call. Prices for boarding, per kilometer, minute of parking and the minimum wage must be posted on the side window.
Tallinn card: there is a preferential city ticket of a wide range of action, specially designed for guests of the Estonian capital who are interested in sights and culture. Thanks to the Tallinn Card, your acquaintance with Tallinn will be simple, convenient and unforgettable. With Tallinn Card you can: visit museums and attractions for free, participate in city tours, use public transport, receive discounts when visiting a number of cultural events, restaurants, shops, Internet cafes, theaters, entertainment centers, as well as renting cars.
Together with the Tallinn Card you will also receive a brochure with the necessary information in four languages and a map of the city. You can buy Tallinn Card with different expiration dates: for 6, 24, 48 or 72 hours.
Shops, shopping: shops are open from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 9:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays. Supermarkets and shops in resort areas are usually open from 10:00 to 20:00. Knitted things with folk motifs, things with elements of surrealism, clothes and bed linen made of high quality linen and cotton are usually brought from Estonia as souvenirs. Also pay attention to the original Estonian chocolate. Some also prefer to bring antique furniture and modern glass and ceramic products from this country. Many souvenirs can be purchased in small and large markets of the old city.
Cuisine, restaurants: Estonian national cuisine has many pork dishes (pork legs, pork leg pea soup, boiled pork with vegetables, etc.), fish (marinated herring, herring soup, pickled herring, zander dishes, flounder, etc.). National dishes such as rye, peas, wheat and barley flour, consumed with milk or curdled milk, mulgicapsada - cabbage cooked with pork and cereals, blood sausage, blood dumplings are very popular. Dairy products occupy a special place in Estonian cuisine. Milk, cottage cheese, curdled milk, whipped cream, homemade cheese are included in the daily diet. We recommend trying sour oatmeal kissel. The national drink is undoubtedly beer - light "Saku" and dark "Saare" from the island of Saaremaa, but original honey beer, mulled wine and national liqueur "Vanna Tallinn" are also popular. In Estonian institutions, it is customary to leave a tip of 5-10% of the invoice amount.
Safety: low crime rate. It is enough to follow the usual safety rules, and store valuables, documents and large sums of money in the hotel safe.
Calling code: 372.