Haanja - Vastseliina - Obinitsa - Saatse - Värska - Tartu (~190 km)
Ruins of Vastseliina Episcopal Castle - The Episcopal castle dates back to the 14th century. It was established by the Bishop of Tartu and Grandmaster of Livonia. In the Middle Ages, Vastseliina Castle was well known in the Catholic world as a popular destination for pilgrims. They worshipped the holy cross in the castle chapel and a visit to the chapel gave them sanctification for 40 days - it was first validated by Pope Innocentius VI in 1354. The castle met its end during the Great Northern War when it was demolished by Russian troops (1702). Nowadays you can visit the medieval themed centre located next to the castle, where you can taste, feel and see the life of medieval people. vastseliinalinnus.ee
Obinitsa Seto Museum - Learn about the lifestyle and culture of Seto people. In the museum you will see a lot of items that are very important to their culture, for example the fine handicraft of the Seto women. Also, if you book in advance, you can get dressed up as a Seto. The Seto women have a special look and wear a lot of silver jewellery. There is a possibility to shop in the souvenir shop. www.setomuuseum.ee
Lunch in Taarka Tarõ Köögikõnõ (Café) - Housed in a traditional Seto farmstead building, the café offers Setos traditional dishes, as well as flavours of other Finno-Ugric nations and Ukraine. Fresh cheese, pastries, a traditional drink “kvass”. taarkatare.com
Iti Leeväküük (Café Bakery) - A brief stop to buy some locally baked bread. The café bakes brown country bread, bread with seeds, various white breads. Facebook: Iti Leevävabrik ni Küük
Piusa Caves Visitor Centre - The Piusa sandstone caves are the result of hand-mining glass sand during 1922–1966. The visitor centre houses a museum, a café and a handicraft room for children. You can visit the observation platform at the Museum cave. The biggest wintering colony of bats in Eastern Europe is located in the caves. www.piusa.ee
Seto Tsäimaja (Café in Seto Farm Museum) - Here groups can enjoy dishes from earthenware made according to Setos traditions, listen to Setos songs and music instruments (for groups only). www.setomuuseum.ee/tsaimaja/
