Siam Society is holding a study trip to three Baltic countries -- Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania -- from June 27 to July 8.
Led by Eileen Deeley, chairperson of Siam Society, the trip will take participants to explore the history and impressive cultural heritage of the Baltic region of Eastern Europe.
The three states are praised as one of the best places to travel to if you are looking to escape the crowds of other European countries.
From Trakia in Lithuania, Cesis in Latvia and Tallinn in Estonia, the Baltic countries prove that fairy tales really do come true, with a perfect mix of untouched nature and fascinating culture that still echo the memories of Medieval Guilds, rampaging Teutonic Knights, crumbling castles, and a turbulent history of conquests and partitions.
The Baltic States share a fairly similar landscape. Their western coastline is a sinuous and endless pristine beach stretching from Lithuania to Latvia and into Estonia. While western Latvia and Lithuania are rich in virgin forests and gentle undulating landscapes, the southeastern part of Estonia has some of the hilliest and most picturesque terrains in the entire region.
Festivals and markets across the region year-round also highlight unique elements of each nation's culture and history through folk dances, songs, crafts and food.
During the trip, participants will have the opportunity to attend the 2023 Song And Dance Festival in Latvia which will take place from June 30 to July 9.
The fee is 141,000 baht (137,000 baht for members) and reservations should be made by May 9.
Email studytrips@thesiamsociety.org or call 02-661-6470--3 ext 205.
