Carolina Master Chorale

June 14 - Depart Myrtle Beach
June 15 - Afternoon sightseeing by motorcoach. Visit the Church in the Rock and the Sibelius Monument.  Welcome dinner in the evening.
June 16 - Morning excursion to Ainola, home of Jean Sibelius. Afternoon free. Short walk to Market Square and Old Market Hall.  Or choose the National Museum of Finland.  This evening present a concert in the Church in the Rock.  Dinner at the hotel.

June 17 - Breakfast and the check out and drive to the harbor to board a ferry to Estonia and its Capital, Tallinn.  Tallinn is considered one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe.  The city will surprise you with its charming Old Town full of towers, narrow winding streets and old limestone walls.  A local guide takes us through Old Town, Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Toompea Castle Tower, and Upper Town.  Dinner together at a local restaurant or hotel.
June 18 - Estonian breakfast at the hotel then go with local guide to Old Town Music House at Vanalinna Hariduskolleegium built in 1825.  Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park, founded on the command of Peter the Great, then visit Song Festival Grounds where song festivals are held every five years.  The Estonian Song Festival was established in 1869 is considered one of the seminal events that led to what is called the Estonian National Awakening that culminated in 1918 with the declaration of the Republic of Estonia. Now that's powerful music.  The Song Festival stage can accommodate a choir of 15,000!  Later visit Pirita, a recreational area not far from central Tallinn, but is a world away.  A dense forest with fresh air and blissful silence.  Popular beach.  Dinner at Peppersack upon return to Tallinn.
June 19 - After breakfast take motorcoach for a morning visit to the Open Air Museum, located at Roc al Mara.  Situated on nearly 200 acreas, this is a complete 18th century village.  Enjoy a glimpse into rural Estonian life from 300 years ago.  Return to Tallinn with balance of the day free.  Concert this evening for the people of Tallinn.

June 20 - After your final Estonian breakfast, check out and load your coach as we leave for Russia and the city of St. Petersburg.  The coach ride through Estonian and Russian countryside today will give you a chance to relax.  Depending upon the day, you might have opportunities to make a sightseeing stop en route.  Have lunch in the border town of Narva before entering Russia.  Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, check-in at your hotel and have dinner together.  To night present a major concert in St. Petersburg for the people of Russia.
June 21 - Enjoy your first Russian breakfast at your hotel.  Meet your tour escort and local guide and head out to see the highlights of St. Petersburg.  Among other places, you will visit the Hermitage, the Church of the Spilled Blood, the Conservatory of Music, the Museum of Musical Instruments and the Rimsky-Korsakov House.  Have dinner together.  Evening free.  Some may decide to attend the evening concert of the Gran Prix St. Petersburg 2012 Festival (tickets are not included in tour package).
June 22 - Following breakfast, continue the sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to St. Ikaaks Cathedral and the Mariiansky Theater, home of the Kirov Ballet.  Lunch on your own and then this afternoon visit the St. Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral, Chesme Church and Tikhvin Cemetary to see the graves of Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky.  Evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
June 23 - Savor one last Russian breakfast, then check out of the hotel and load the coach.  Depart for the St. Petersburg International Airport for your flight home.  Say goodbye to your Tour Escort and Coach Driver as you begin your journey home.  Winging your way across the Atlantic, you will remember the great times you have had and wonderful things you have seen.