Visit Estonia 2023 representatives' meet-up, June 12-16

Monday, June 12th
Arrivals to Tallinn, Estonia - partners from 13 countries are coming to the meet-up this time, we are thrilled! 
Individual arrivals -> this time we allow ourselves to assume you're experienced enough to either take the taxi or public transport to the city centre 😊
We recommend downloading BOLT app, this Estonian platform (that is available also in several other countries) gets you a car with very reasonable prices!
Check in to the hotel Metropol Spa in Rotermann area.

19:45 we gather at the hotel lobby for a walk to the welcome dinner;
20:00 dinner in restaurant Cucina di Orm Oja in old town

For the very late arrivers we wish a good night's sleep before next day's endeavours!

Overnight stay in Hotel Metropol Spa 

Tuesday, June 13th
09:30 checked out, departure by bus towards Pärnu. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes, as we are going to do a bit of walking in the nature later on.

11:00 first stop - ciderhouse Jaanihanso, getting to know the producer and its story. Small snacks provided.
13:15 an easy nature walk in Tolkuse bog, a hiking trail near Pärnu that got a nip and tuck recently; for a fresh hour outdoors and views over the landscape from the tower; 
14:30 lunch will be served outdoors, by Maitsemaa.

16:00 drive 35min to Pärnu
On arrival to the centre, 16:45 we will get bicycles to do a 1h tour along the seaside and exploring some other summer capital's characteristics.

18:00 check in to Hedon hotel, followed by spa time (quiet spa is booked for our group, but please note, that it can accommodate a little less than everybody)
20:00 dinner in the inhouse restaurant Raimond.

Wednesday, June 14th,

Breakfast and some more spa time
Check-out
09:30 drive to the ferry harbour in Virtsu
10:50 ferry to Muhu island, 11:30 arrival to Muhu 'centre', lunch stop at Liiva;
There's a chance to browse Estonia's best handycraft shop and our famous Muhu bread shop😊
13:00 on to Saaremaa

15:00 arrival to Pilguse Residence, check in and settling in
16:00 - 18:30 working session, short presentations, each country gets 10min - assignment has been shared with you. Visit Saaremaa's Helina will join in.
19:30 house tour of Pilguse;
20:00 dinner in Pilguse, also, integrated in between meals, "midsummer" wreaths' workshop with wild flowers curated by a local flower grower / forager;
Sauna time

Overnight in Pilguse Residence

Thursday, June 15th 
Easygoing morning and breakfast in Pilguse
10:00 we will set out to visit a small producer and have a tour of the characteristic village of Leedri.
From there we continue to discover Saaremaa. 
12:00 - 13:30 yoga session at the beach near Kuressaare; NB! Please pack some comfy exercising clothes with you!
14:00 lunch in Kuressaare, in the fish restaurant Ku-Kuu - joined by Visit Saaremaa team.
15:30 optional activities in Kuressaare: a visit to the castle and town with Visit Saaremaa or a visit to Pöide Brewery and Kristiina's mother in law, real islander 😊
17:15 visit to Hoppet, a historical schooner
18:30 bus towards the airport (15min)
19.40-20.20 flight back to Tallinn 

21:30 snacks, good bye drinks and overnight in the hotel:

Kalev Spa Hotel, that features a spa, pool and watercentre.

Friday, June 16th

Individual departures. This time we will leave you free time to roam Tallinn (for those with later flights) and offer you the great opportunity to  find your own way to the airport😊

In case of interest to visit a specific museum, we are happy to provide entrance. Let us know a bit in advance.
Options: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/what-to-see-do/history-culture/museums-galleries

PS Organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.