Meet Historical Heritage in Peaceful Saaremaa

«MEET HISTORICAL HERITAGE
IN PEACEFUL SAAREMAA»
presenters
ERIKA BRAČKUTĖ | RAILI MARIPUU | UVA KLĀSUPA | ZANE JANSONE
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«MEET THE NATURE IN THE MODERN
WORLD»
«Go to an unforgettable seven-day inclusive tour to the
beautiful island in Estonia! Awaken your memories by visiting sites
that tells the story of the island's history. Taste the delicious meal
in the city center, or relax just a few kilometers from the city. Go
on a cycling tour through the beautiful landscape and wild
nature of Saaremaa. See the vast uninhabited island territory
and enjoy a meal in a cozy rural farm»
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TARGET AUDIENCE
G E R M AN T O UR I S T S WI T H I N T E R E S T I N H I S T O R Y
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INTERVIEW WITH THOMAS LALEICKE
B O R N I N G E R M AN Y B UT I N 1 9 9 4 M O V E D T O E S T O N I A
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INSIGHT IN THE INTERVIEW
1. As an inhabitant, in which season would you recommend
German tourists to visit Saaremaa?
- Summer
2. What is your opinion, will German tourists will be interested
in visiting military heritage in Saaremaa?
- Yes!
3. What would you suggest a German tourist to do in
Saaremaa?
- German tourist love cycling. They also love mushroom
and berry picking and long walks in woods
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OVERNIGHTS OF FOREIGN TOURISTS
G E R M AN Y I S 3 T H L AR G E S T M AR K E T I N E S T O N I A
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FOREIGN OVERNIGHTS AT ACCOMMODATIONS
G E R M AN T O UR I S T AR R I V AL S I N E S T O N I A I N 2 0 1 3
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OVERNIGHT OF FOREIGN TOURISTS BY MONTH
T H E AM O UN T O F I N C O M I N G T O UR I S T S D UR I N G T H E Y E AR
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ABOUT INCLUSIVE TOUR
WHO?
German seniors and adults (10-15 tourists in group)
WHY?
To escape modern world routine and discover
WHERE?
Saaremaa island in Estonia
HOW LONG?
7 days
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ABOUT INCLUSIVE TOUR
TRANSPORTATION
- „Metra“ (19 seats)
ACCOMODATION
Arensburg Boutique Hotel & Spa Saaremaa
CATERING
Breakfast is in the Arensburg Boutique Hotel & Spa Saaremaa.
Lunch is also arranged, but other meals are optional.
TOUR GUIDES
Hali Kakka, Anne Noot or Liisa Suurhaus
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DAY 1
«LET THE JOURNEY BEGINS»
• Flight from Germany to Tallinn
• Arranged buss transfer from Tallinn to Kuressaare
• Accommodation in Kuressaare - Arensburg
Boutique Hotel & Spa Saaremaa
• Free time.
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DAY 2
«KURESSAARE - TREASURE OF THE BALTIC SEA»
• 8:00 -10:00 Breakfast at Arensburg Boutique Hotel
• 10:30 – 14:00 Guided tour in Kuressaare castle
• 14:20 – 15:30 Lunch at „KUKUU“ restaurant
• 15:30 – 17:00 Free time
• 17:00 - ... (~17:30 – 18:30) Guided tour to „Kudjape“
cemetery
• ~ 18:30 Free time (All evening)
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TOUR PLAN OF THE DAY
H E AR T O F S AAR E M AA
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ARENSBURG BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA SAAREMAA
B R E AK F AS T AT H O T E L I S I N C L UD E D I N P AC K AG E P R I C E
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KURESSAARE BISCHOP CASTLE AND PARK
GUI DED TOUR I N ONE OF THE BEST PRESERVED CASTLE I N BALTI CS
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„KUKUU“ RESTAURANT IN KURESAARE
R E S T O U R A N T W I T H 2 0 TH C E N T U R Y AT M O S P H E R E AN D I N T E R I O R
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GERMAN AND SOVIET WAR CEMETERY IN KURESSAARE
G UI D E D T O UR T O „ K UD J AP E “ C E M ET E R Y
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DAY 3
«WHO DOESNT REMEMBER THE PAST, LIVES WITHOUT FUTURE»
• 8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast at Arensburg Boutique Hotel
• 10:20 – 11:00 bus transfer to Tehumardi
• 11:00 – 12:00 guided tour at Tehumardi cemetary
• 12:00 – 12:40 bus transfer to Sorve
• 13:00 - 14:00 lunch at Sorve cafeteria
• 14:00 – 15:10 guided tour at Sorve peninsula, lighthuose
• 15:10 – 15:30 bus transfer from Sorve peninsula, lighthuose to
military/nature museum
• 15:30 – 16:40 guided tour at military/nature museum
• 16:40 – 17:40 trip by bus among green belt, coming back to
hotel
• 18:00 – 20:00 dinner at hotel
• 20:00 free time (All evening)
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TOUR PLAN OF THE DAY
S O UT H S AAR E M AA
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TEHUMARDI CEMETARY MONUMENT AND GRAVES
GUIDED M EMORY TOUR THROUGH CEMETERY
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SORVE PENINSULA
GUIDED TOUR IN LIGHTHUOSE M USEUM
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MILITARY AND NATURE MUSEUM
G UI D E D T O UR I N P R I V AT E M US E UM
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DAY 4
«MEET THE NATURE IN THE MODERN WORLD»
• 08:00-09:30 Breakfast at Arensburg Boutique Hotel
• 09:40-10:40 Transfer from hotel to Ninase peninsula
• 10:45-11:45 guided walk at the coastline
• 12:00-13:00 Transfer from Ninase peninsula to Loode
• 13:10-15:10 Lunch at Loode farm and meditation music
performance and smoke sauna (optional)
• 15:20 – 16:00 Transfer from Loode to Vilsandi NP
• 16:10–18:10 guided tour in Vilsandi NP and optional nordic
walking or cycling tour
• 18:20 – 19:10 transfer from Vilsandi NP to hotel
• 19:15 – 20:30 late dinner at Arensburg Boutique Hotel
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TOUR PLAN OF THE DAY
N O R T H S AAR E M AA
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NINASE PENINSULA
G UI D E D WAL K AL O N G T H E C O S T L I N E
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LOODE TOURISM FARM
L UN C H AN D R E L AX I N G M US I C AL P E R F O R M AN C E AT F AR M
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VILSANDI NATIONAL PARK
G UI D E D WAL K T H R O UG H UN T O UC H E D N AT UR E
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DAY 5
«WONDERING IN EASTERN SAAREMAA»
• 8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast at Arensburg Boutique Hotel
• 10:30 – 11:00 transfer from hotel to Kaali meteorite crater
• 11:00 – 11:40 guided tour around the crater / stories /
history
• 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch in Kaali trahter
• 13:05 – 13:50 Transfer from Kaali to Oti Manor, Poide
• 14:00 – 15:00 guided tour around Oti Manor (visiting the
manor, the Walter Flex grave)
• 15:05 – 16:00 Transfer from Oti Manor to Arensburg hotel,
Kuressaare.
• 16:10... Free time
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TOUR PLAN OF THE DAY
E AS T S AAR E M AA
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KAALI METEORITE CRATER
GUI DED TOUR AT ESTONI A'S MOST UNI QUE GEOLOGI CAL OBJECT
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KAALI TRAHTER
L UN C H AT
K AAL I T R AH T E R
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GUIDED TOUR AROUND OTI MANOR
F O R M E R H O M E O F G E R M AN F AM I L Y V O N AD E R K H AS
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DAY 6
• 8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast at Arensburg Boutique Hotel
• Free time all day
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DAY 7
• Arranged buss transfer from Kuressaare to Tallinn
airport
• Flight from Tallinn to Germany
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
• Horse riding (Jogela, Riksu, Koruse) 15€ / 1 hour
• Tennis (Gospa hotel and SPA) 8€ / 1 hour
• Yachting Kuressaare / boat rent 150€ / 1 hour (11 persons)
• Mushroom, berry picking
• Skeeing
• Golf (Saare golf) ~ 100 €
• Bicycle rental (Gospa) 5€ /1 hour or 20 € / day
• Hiking trip (18 different options)
• Canoe, kayan ride 30 €
• Local festivals (Opera day in July, See week in August)
• SPA (Arensburg)
• Car rent 80 -100 € /day
• Archery at Kuressaare castle - 2€/6 shots, or 6€ - 15 minutes
• Smoke sauna in Loode – 90 € / normal sauna - 13 €/h
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PRICES OF INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
PACKAGE EXPENSES
560 EUR
COMMISSION FEE
10 %
PACKAGE PRICE
660 EUR
OUR INCOME
44 EUR
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SALES PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
Promoting inclusive tour through:
• Local German Radio;
• Local German Newspapers (paper & internet);
• Local German Tourism operator;
• Estonian lighthouse society – members.
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ADDED VALUE TO COMMUNITY
• Economical increase in small businesses;
• More than ones – sustainability;
• Local festivals;
• Use local products;
• Workshops.
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SAFETY ISSUES
• Through additional attractions (local companies
must provide safety);
• Every tourist should have travel insurance;
• Bus safety (seatbelts);
• Insects, nature.
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