It’ll be like home from home, to a member of the Devon TRF.
that's what made me laugh so much
It’ll be like home from home, to a member of the Devon TRF.
The locals of Schleswig Holstein are looking forward to meet you.
Tour character:
You ride along the Baltic Sea coast - about 2,600 km through six countries. A royal tour, where a comfortable motorcycle does not hurt. Mostly secondary routes are chosen, but it is not always possible to avoid busy road sections, especially around the big cities. There are four longer daily stages to master, but all of them are easy to ride. If you have some time, you can book extensions for Saaremaa or Gotland. Both islands offer great routes.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Individual journey to Kiel, embarkation and departure (approx. 21.00 hrs) in the direction of the Baltic States. Overnight stay on board.
Day 2: Klaipeda
Arrival in Klaipeda (approx. 18.00 hrs) and opportunity to discover the old Memel on a walking tour. The Simon Dach Fountain with the Annie of Tharau on the Theaterplatz and the small half-timbered houses are worth a visit. Overnight stay in Klaipeda.
Day 3: Curonian Spit (approx. 100 km)
Day trip to the Curonian Spit - through sparse forests, over gently undulating dune tops and always with a view of the lagoon, you will reach Nida (Nida). In Nida, the Thomas Mann House on the Mother-in-law Hill and the old spa cemetery around the small church are worth seeing. Cafés and restaurants invite you to stop for a bite to eat. Maybe you will take a walk to the Parnid Dune before you ride back to Klaipeda. Overnight stay in Klaipeda.
Day 4 : Klaipeda - Palanga - Kuldiga - Riga (about 350 km)
You ride via Palanga and Kuldiga to Riga. The route takes you for a part along the beautiful Lithuanian-Latvian coast. Riga: A contrasting programme, coming straight from the spit! Riga is the largest city in the Baltic States, lively, modern and at the same time historical. Overnight stay in Riga.
Day 5: Riga - Gauja National Park - Pärnu (about 250 km)
Ride to the Gauja National Park, whose landscape is determined by the course of the Gauja River. The castle Turaida (Treyden) near Sigulda could be a stopover for sightseeing. Through the Latvian province you ride to Pärnu. The "summer capital" of Estonia invites with beautiful wooden villas, extensive parks and a beautiful beach. Overnight stay in Pärnu.
Day 6: Pärnu - Haapsalu - Tallinn (about 220 and 260 km)
Next stop is Haapsalu. The health resort was extremely popular even in the time of the tsars. A quiet side road will take you to Tallinn. The townscape is characterised by winding cobblestone alleys and pointed gabled merchants' houses - as befits an old Hanseatic town. Overnight stay in Tallinn.
Day 7 : Tallinn - Lahemaa National Park - Toila (about 190 km)
You will ride to the Lahemaa National Park. Dreamy fishing villages, estates, long beaches, moors, deep forests and gigantic erratic blocks form a contemplative mosaic. If you can spare a little time, take a detour through the fishing villages of Käsmu or Altja. Overnight stay in Toila.
Day 8: Toila - St. Petersburg (about 200 km)
You are heading for Russia, at Narva you cross the EU external border. On the Narva River stands the impressive Hermann's Fortress, opposite which stands the Russian fortress of Ivangorod. Overnight stay in St. Petersburg.
Day 9: St. Petersburg
The "Venice of the North" invites you to a sightseeing tour! Russia's second largest city captivates with its magnificent buildings, palaces, castles and bridges. Explore St. Petersburg and see the Peter and Paul Fortress, Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Resurrection Cathedral and Alexander Nevsky Monastery, among others. Overnight stay in St. Petersburg.
Day 10: St. Petersburg - Vyborg - Hamina (approx. 290 km)
It's going to Finland. During a stop in Vyborg you can enjoy the view of the small town from the castle, which is well worth seeing. Your route follows the King's Road. The old trade route originated in the Middle Ages and led from Bergen in Norway to St. Petersburg. The day's destination is the pretty town of Hamina. Overnight stay in Hamina.
Day 11: Hamina - Helsinki - Turku (about 310 km)
Continuing along Königsstraße you will reach Helsinki. Worth seeing are the harbour, the Senate Square with the Cathedral Church, the central Mannerheim Street, the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall and the Sibelius Monument as well as the famous Rock Church. Afterwards ride to Turku and embarkation for the crossing to Stockholm. Overnight stay on board.
Day 12: Stockholm
In the morning arrival in Stockholm. You can visit the royal castle, take a walk through the old town Gamla Stan or visit one of the numerous museums. Overnight stay in Stockholm.
Day 13: Stockholm - Oskarshamn (about 340 km)
Your route leads along the beautiful Baltic Sea coast, again and again there are Swedish red cottages and farms embedded in the landscape. Your day's destination is Oskarshamn, whose port connects the Swedish mainland with the island of Gotland. Take a stroll through the Fnyket district with its picturesque wooden cottages by the harbour. Overnight stay in Oskarshamn.
Day 14: Oskarshamn - Kalmar - Ystad (approx. 340 km)
You ride to Kalmar with its numerous old town streets. Here it is worth visiting the cathedral church and the castle. Via Karlshamn we ride to Kristianstad with its well-preserved old town centre and the Holy Trinity Church which is well worth seeing. The day's destination is Ystad, where crime fans follow in the footsteps of Mankell's detective superintendent Wallander. All the others are strolling around the pretty city centre. Overnight stay in Ystad.
Day 15: Departure
Early in the morning ride to Trelleborg harbour, embarkation and departure (approx. 9.30 am). In the evening (approx. 19.15 o'clock) arrival in Lübeck-Travemünde (optionally also Rostock).
You can supplement this trip with city tours and excursions. You will find more details in the price section of the trip and in our "Excursions" section.
Additional package Saaremaa Island (2 nights):
The island of Saaremaa (Ösel) awaits its visitors with idyllic scenery: stone walls made of erratic blocks, reed-roofed houses and trestle windmills characterise the appearance. The little frequented roads are a great area for motorcycle tours. The extension package is bookable from/to Tallinn.
It’ll be like home from home, to a member of the Devon TRF.
How are Trevor TRF’s plans coming along?
It would be interesting to see what he’s put together, assuming that is he’s going.