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Highlights of Baltic States in 8 Days (Guaranteed Departure)

Guaranteed departure (Vilnius – Tallinn).

Visit the three Baltic capitals Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn with their beautiful old towns dating back to Medieval times.

This tour is about you getting to know Baltic countries: traditions, similar yet original culture and history. There’s so much to see and to feel in here! You’ll start in Vilnius – marvelous historical city with 48 churches, green parks and cozy Old Town’s streets. Keep in mind all red roofs of Vilnius because these roofs will be the first recognizable thing in Riga. Some say Vilnius and Riga are quite similar, others deny this – well, you’ll get the chance to compare it by yourself. Your last stop on this beautiful journey – charming Tallinn with all secrets, stories and legends about it. Take this tour and find your favorite Baltic country!

Tour Highlights

-Compare Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga architecture, sights and lifestyle to feel the difference;
-Take your time to enjoy the nature in Gauja National Park, Parnu resort;
-Visit the Hill of Crosses.

Price from

$1,465.00

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Tour Information

Includes:

  • - Welcome drink
  • - Accommodation for 7 nights at the selected hotels
  • - Buffet breakfast each morning
  • - 2 lunches on the way (Day 3 and Day 6)
  • - 2 course menu with coffee/tea and water
  • - Sightseeing tours as per itinerary (see program)
  • - Deluxe coach and guide services throughout the itinerary
  • - Entrance tickets to Rundale palace & park and Riga Ethnographic Open-air museum
  • - Individual information package (tour program city brochures and maps)

Departures - Small-Group Adventure:

Departs Every Sunday - May to Sep

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in Vilnius

Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva **** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2: Vilnius sightseeing

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 sightseeing

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 city sightseeing

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 8: Departure from Tallinn

Optional transfer to airport.