Baltic Highlights in 8 days
Get ready for a guaranteed departure tour on an amazing journey through the Baltic Countries! Explore the culture, rich history, and landscapes of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
This 8-day adventure starts in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, known for its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Fabulous Old Town with over 1.200 Medieval buildings and 48 stunning churches. On the way to Riga, explore the spectacular Hill of Crosses – an iconic symbol of Lithuanian faith that gives chills.
As you cross into Latvia, visit the extraordinary Rundale Palace, which is often called „Latvian Versailles“. Riga invites you to explore its charming streets of Medieval Old Town, which has a truly special atmosphere. Visits to the magnificent cathedral, the historical castle, beautiful churches, and the Art Nouveau district promise to make you fall in love with the city.
On the way to Estonian capital, a quick stop in Parnu – a summer resort city for a breath of the fresh sea air. Final stop – Tallinn, city where Medieval Old Town tranquillity harmonises with dynamic modern life. Discover art galleries, small Old Town shops, and restaurants, and feel the rhythm of the city.
This tour offers a mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty of three Baltic countries. Don’t miss the opportunity to uncover hidden gems and create remarkable memories. With professional guides and carefully prepared tours, this Baltic adventure is unforgettable. You are free to choose a more relaxed mode of this program (basic tour) or book additional excursions, national dinners, experiences and enjoy more intensive tour program.
From €895 per person.
What's Included
- 7 overnights at centrally located 4-star hotels
- 7 x buffet breakfast
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
- Personalised welcome package
- Entrance and guided tour of Rundale Palace
- Service of English-German speaking bi-lingual tour escort on all tours (assisted by local guides for Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius city tours)
- Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
- Portage at hotels
Tour Program
Day 1: Arrival Vilnius
Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva **** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Day 2: Vilnius
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional Lithuanian dinner at Senoji Trobele.
Day 3: Vilnius – Riga
Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.
Day 4: Riga
Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Day 5: Riga
After we got acquainted with Riga, we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open-Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life.
Day 6: Riga – Tallinn
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.
Day 7: Tallinn
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The morning walking tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we Tallinn Town Hall, Great Guild Hall, Toompea with its Castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Mary’s Cathedral. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art Museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.
Day 8: Tallinn Departure
Optional transfer to airport.