Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square to view the baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament, and to visit the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Walk along Tallinn's medieval cobblestone streets to visit the gothic Dome Church, known as St. Mary's Cathedral. Proceed to the scenic viewpoint over the Lower Town rooftops, where there will be limited time for shopping in the small shops. Descend Short Leg Street to the Lower Town for an independent visit to the Town Hall Square and view the exterior of the gothic Town Hall. In this square at one of Tallinn's typical Old Town restaurants, lunch will be served. A special visit to the historic Dominican Monastery is accompanied by a concert of medieval music in the courtyard. Continue your walk along Catherine's Passage where shopping and browsing opportunities at the local craft workshops (including glass, leather, millinery and ceramic wares) await you. Return to the coach for the return drive to the vessel.

From the Distillery, continue to Rakvere Castle to explore the 13th century medieval fortress. See the enormous sculpture of a bull called Tarvas, situated high on the hill next to the castle guarding the town. As you enter the ruins of Rakvere castle take a step back in time. In the courtyard, see the typical medieval watchtower, stone throwing machines, and fully functioning cannon. Medieval crafts can be seen such as the blacksmith at work with a chance to join in the experience. A short tour will be taken around the castle and for those who are feeling brave, a visit can be made to the Torture Chamber and Hell Chamber.

Lunch will be served at an inn in the courtyard of Rakvere castle where you will have the opportunity to taste the local Estonian beer. Free time will be given after the lunch for browsing in the courtyard and visiting the souvenir store. From Rakvere, travel back to Medieval Tallinn to the Tall Hermann Tower where the Estonian blue, black, and white flag flies. Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square, where you will view the Baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament. 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. Continue along Tallinn's medieval cobbled streets; visit the Gothic Dome Church, also known as St Mary's Cathedral. Inside the church are more than 100 medieval coats of arms. Enjoy the view of lower town from the terrace or browse in the small shops before your return drive to the port.

Walking the cobblestones on Pikk Street, you'll see former houses of merchants, characteristic for Hanseatic cities. Also several merchants' Guilds have been preserved on Pikk Street, the most imposing of which is the House of the Blackheads. At the end of Pikk Street, you will visit the magnificent Stout Margaret Cannon Tower where Estonian Maritime Museum is situated nowadays. The museum highlights all-the important sea-faring aspects of Estonia's history, displaying Neolithic fishing gear, antique diving equipment, artifacts salvaged from old wrecks, and even the entire wheelhouse from a 50's-era trawler. The extensive museum covers four floors of the historic Fat Margaret Cannon Tower. On the roof of the tower, you can enjoy a picture-postcard view of the harbor and the Old Town.

Next, rejoin your coach for a drive to the Seaplane Harbor where historic exhibits of Estonian navigation are located. The Estonian Maritime Museum's ships are a must-see for history buffs, old sea hands and landlubbers alike. You will visit the submarine Lembit which launched in 1938. The Lembit is a fascinating pre-war relic- the oldest submarine in the world which is still in afloat and can be towed. Also you will see the ice breaker Suur Toll, dating to 1914, which is Europe's oldest steam-powered icebreaker. Return to the ship

At Tall Hermann Tower, begin the walking portion of the tour with a short walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. Visit the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, which dominates the city skyline. Inside are numerous gold icons and mosaics. Continue by passing Kiek in de Kok Tower to descend into Lower Town and Town Hall Square where free time is allotted to view the Gothic Town Hall. Walk along Viru Street to Viru Gates where you will have shopping opportunities at the Muurivahe knitwear market or at the nearby bookstores, clothing shops or the shops of applied arts on Viru Street before rejoining the coach for the transfer to the ship.