A school trip to Tallinn gives Russian language students the opportunity to practice their skills in both classroom and real-life settings, while also providing insights into the historical relations between Estonia and Russia, enriching their study of the language and culture.
Tallinn - Russian Language School Trip
- 4 days
- +2
- Estonia
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344kg pp
- The Old Town
- Russian Language Lessons
- Kadriorg Palace
- Pelmeni Masterclass
- Russian School Visit
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*Carbon emission per person amount to be offset based on sample itinerary below and group size of 30+3 travelling from London region. Actual carbon figures represented in quotes.
Sample itinerary
This sample itinerary is offered as a guideline for a Russian language trip to Tallinn. The trip focus, length and itinerary/activities can be tailored to meet your learning objectives.
- Day
Day 1 - Arrive Tallinn
Fly to Tallinn and transfer to your hotel in the city centre by coach. Take in Lake Ülemiste and catch a glimpse of the historic Old Town sights as you drive in and relax before your first full day.
Day 2 - Guided walking tour, Peter the Great Museum, Kadriorg Palace
Meet your expert TCBC guide and walk directly to the Old Town for a tour of the medieval city, complete with its walls dating back to the 13th century. Your guide will direct you through cobbled streets and can deliver the tour in Russian, pitched at a level that suits your students. Take in the Middle Age Aida Street, the haunted Lühike Jalg, and visit Piiskopi Street to view both Toompea Castle, which houses the Estonian Parliament, and St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the main Russian Orthodox cathedral in Estonia.
This afternoon, explore the House of Peter the Great with a guided tour. This old palace hosted Tsar Peter I and his wife, Catherine, during their visits to Tallinn. As the oldest museum in Tallinn, students can see items belonging to the Tsar himself. The Tsar also bought the neighbouring estates and set about creating a new palace and park dedicated to his wife. This palace, Kadriorg, can also be explored. It is a stunning example of Baroque architecture and houses the Kadriorg Art Museum, which exhibits Western European and Russian art.
Round off a busy day with a cultural immersion at a Pelmeni masterclass and dinner. Pelmeni are Russian dumplings described as being at "the heart of Russian cuisine." Return to the hotel and relax.
Day 3 - Russian language lesson and KBG Museum
This morning is the first of your Russian language lessons for students. Matched to your students' abilities, this class will be centered around developing core vocabulary and speaking skills.
In the afternoon, students will develop their knowledge of Soviet Estonia and what it was like to live under the control of the USSR. A trip to the 23rd floor of the Sokos Hotel Viru transports students into the world of espionage. Now a museum, the hidden room here was once the KGB radio center that allowed Soviet spies to listen to foreign visitors within sixty of the hotel's rooms.
Return to the hotel for dinner, before a fun night of bowling.
Alternatively, expand your students' horizons further with a cultural exchange trip to Helsinki for the day.
Day 4 - Russian school visit and Flight Home
Today begins with your second language class. Over two 45-minute classes, students continue to develop their speaking and listening skills and become more relaxed in conversation. A Russian school visit for your students to practice their new language skills with Russian speakers can be included.
Armed with their new-found confidence, venture out into the Old Town to put your skills to good use. Practice ordering food and drink, buying souvenirs, or take some last-minute photographs amongst the scenic Old Town surroundings.
From here, transfer by coach to the airport and fly home after an incredible trip.
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What’s included
Full TCBC support from the moment you book until you return home
Full itinerary flexibility to ensure the perfect tour for your students
We'll source the best available flights based on your school's location
You'll have all our necessary contact details to hand should the need arise
Knowledgeable TCBC guide ready to bring your walking tours to life
Detailed itinerary, with all entrance fees included, no hidden costs
Return flights, 1 piece of hold luggage per person, airport taxes and security charges and ATOL Protection Contribution
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure. We can also arrange your UK airport transfers if you wish
Experienced local TCBC guide in Tallinn for your included walking tours
3 nights' hotel accommodation, with twin/triple rooms for students and single rooms for teachers
Breakfasts and dinners daily at hotel, but we can arrange meals in local restaurants if preferred
Guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town, Soviet Tallinn guided tour, tour of Occupations Museum , visits to the museums of your choice
There will be no hidden costs on tour, everything will be clearly explained before departure
24 hour emergency contact details of TCBC's office and your local guide's mobile number
The normal free staff place ratio is 1:10 but this is flexible and we'll work to whichever ratio you require
Cover with a bespoke travel insurance policy, provided by Endsleigh Insurance, is included in all our tours. If the cover does not meet your needs or if you prefer to use your school’s existing travel insurance, you may opt out of the Endsleigh policy.
We generally don't include lunches unless requested. We prefer to let the students explore the local options and choose for themselves
If you feel you have received excellent service, then our local guides and drivers will appreciate being tipped. Guidelines will be outlined in your quote
Event availability isn't usually known at the time of booking. We will inform you of options and ticket prices closer to departure
Local public transportation
Accommodation
We regularly use the same properties in Tallinn who are used to working with our school groups and meet our high standards.
Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn
Park Inn by Radisson Central in Tallinn is a cosy and modern hotel just a 5-minute walk from the well known Old Town.
Reasons to travel with us
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Safety & reliability
The safety of all our travellers is our number 1 priority. We have a robust Safety Management System in place to ensure that our tours are run to the high levels you expect.
Experience & expertise
We have years of experience in planning school tours. Our expertise lies in our organisational skills, attention to detail and an understanding of what you need to make your trip a success.
TCBC local guides
Our guides are our greatest assets and consistently lauded. Highly experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy, most are hand-picked and have worked with us for years.
Complete peace of mind
Our accreditations (ATOL, ABTA, STF, LOtC) provide you with the reliability, assurance and financial security expected from a specialist tour operator.
Customer
service
Our dedicated team is on hand to offer help and advice at every stage. We are positive you will be impressed with the high level of service you receive from us.
Flexibility & customisation
We customise every trip to suit your needs and offer maximum flexibility in planning your itinerary. We won’t rest until we get it right!
The personal touch
Getting to know our clients is very important to us. It’s very likely therefore that you’ll meet one or several of us at some point, either at school before departure or on the tour itself.
Total transparency
We include as much as possible in our quotes and are very transparent about what is and what is not included. There will be no hidden or surprise costs.
Pre-departure support
We understand how much work goes into planning a school trip. You will be dealing with the same people throughout the pre-departure process allowing us to respond quickly and accurately.
Repeat business
99.9% of teachers are so happy with our tours and our service that there is no need to travel with anyone else. We are confident you will feel the same way.
Get a Quote For a Tallinn Trip Today
We source a fantastic and tailored experience that highlights the best of Tallinn to your students, and provides them with a look into its eye-opening history.
TCBC source fair rates and only work with high quality and established accommodation, transport and experience providers that meet our high standards.
Get in touch with us if you’d like to discuss what we can do for you, or fill out the quote form below to get an estimate on a school trip to Tallinn.
Many thanks to you and all the members of your team in the UK and Estonia who helped us with the organisation of the trip. I was extremely happy to work with your company and was (as always!) very pleased with everything that you arranged and organised for us.
