Go East – Private 1 Day Trip to Russian Border

Go East – Private 1 Day Trip to Russian Border

Being a private tour, it’s built around your interests. You’ll have the freedom to decide on every part of your journey or just relax and enjoy one of the attractions along the way.

We are going to explore north-eastern parts of Estonia during this day-trip. The main draws for north-eastern Estonia are the towns of Narva and Narva-Jõesuu on the border to Russia and industrial landscapes mixed with the newest national park in Estonia.

There are many interesting sites to stop along the route between Tallinn and Narva. Like the fifth largest town in Estonia - Rakvere, the newest member of Estonian National Park family - Alutaguse National Park, one of the more idyllic beach settings - Narva-Jõesuu beach. Narva itself is a melting pot of Estonian and Russian cultures and a great place to stop and relax. Narva these days presents examples of classical Soviet-era architecture with some exciting contemporary developments.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rakvere's Central Square, Turu plats, Rakvere 44308 Estonia

The fifth largest town in Estonia, Rakvere draws in visitors with its impressive 13th century castle ruins, contemporary town square and spa culture. Located close to the scenic coast and picturesque Lahemaa national park, Rakvere is the perfect holiday destination if you’re looking for urban comforts in a rural setting.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Valaste Waterfall, Valaste Estonia

Valaste Waterfall, located on the Ontika limestone cliff, is more than 30 m high, making it the highest waterfall in Estonia.
The waterfall can be admired from the side as well, which offers a lovely view of the layers formed in 400,000 million years. The waterfall is most exciting in spring and during floods. Valaste is most spectacular in winter, when northern winds blow from the sea, creating ice sculptures on the trees on the limestone cliffs with water splashes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Narva Alexander's Cathedral, Kiriku 9, Narva 20308 Estonia

The cathedral was built in 1881–1884 for the Lutheran workers of Krenholm Manufacturing Company. The installation Heaven above Narva is exhibited in the church hall. Images are displayed on the church vaults and guests can watch the colourful history of Narva come alive from special chairs. The light installation in the church is the largest permanent projection area in the whole of Eastern Europe, 520 m2 in total.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Narva Bastions, Raja tn, Narva Estonia

Overview of the history of Narva, visiting the bastion catacombs. The newly renovated river promenade around the castle and exploring the bastions inside and out is a must.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Narva Castle, Peterburi mnt 2, Narva 20308 Estonia

Walk around, admire the view across the river bordering Russia. Estonia’s easternmost town Narva boasts the best preserved castle (Hermann Fortress) overlooking a large, winding river acting as a border between Estonia and Russia.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Narva Joesuu, northern suburb, Narva Estonia

Walk around, visit the longest beach. Narva-Jõesuu beach – by a small resort town off the Gulf of Finland, at the mouth of the Narva River – is one of the more idyllic beach settings in Estonia. With a legacy that dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, Narva-Jõesuu was a popular summer holiday destination for the St. Petersburg nobility of the time, who called it ‘The Pearl of the Baltic Sea’.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Estonian Mining Museum, Jaama 100, Kohtla-Nomme 30503 Estonia

Would you like to get a taste of what the life of a real coal miner was like? All you need to do is put on your wellies, grab a warm jacket and take a lamp; because, where else but underground would you hear, see and feel the same things as the men who toiled away underground every day? The Kohtla Mining Park & Museum and the surrounding areas is an cultural and educational experience. It demonstrates the journey of oil shale, shows how energy is created and showcases information on the subject of future trends in the energy sector.

Duration: 1 hour