UPPER TOWN AND ROCCA AL MARE WITH FOLK SHOW (3.5 HRS)
Drive from the port directly to Tallinn's Upper Town, passing ancient walls and tower gateways and disembark the coach at Tall Hermann Tower from which flies the national blue, black and white flag. Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. View the baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament and visit the lovely Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a dominating feature of Upper Town's city skyline, and home to numerous golden icons and mosaics.
Continuing along Tallinn's medieval cobbled streets you will visit the gothic Dome Church, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral. Continue to the scenic viewpoint over the Lower Town where you will have a brief opportunity for shopping. Re-board your coach at Tall Hermann and drive to Rocca al Mare to visit the Museum's 18th and 19th century village buildings including a windmill, a church and farms, all situated in a pleasantly wooded park. Local performers in national costume will present a folkloric show and refreshments (tea or coffee and a traditional pastry) will be served at the local inn. Browse the museum's gift shop before the return drive to the port.
The Dome Church regrets that interior visits are not possible during services on Sunday
mornings.
