Highlights of the Baltic States in 8 Days (Tallinn-Vilnius) (Private Tour)

Welcome to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia! Upon arrival, you have the option to be transferred to your hotel. After checking in, meet your guide for a welcome meeting and enjoy a complimentary drink. Spend the night at a 3-star hotel in Tallinn (or similar).

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a sightseeing tour around the medieval city walls and into the Old Town, where you'll see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Old Town Hall, and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Kadriorg Park and KUMU, the award-winning Estonian Art museum. Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Tallinn (or similar).

After breakfast, we'll head to Riga, stopping at Gauja National Park, Latvia's largest national park. Enjoy a guided walking tour around the stunning Gauja river valley and the town of Sigulda. Visit Gutman's Ala, the largest sandstone cave in the Baltic states, and explore the ruins of the Turaida Castle and the Museum Reserve. We'll reach Riga in the late afternoon. Overnight stay in Riga.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting off on a walking tour of Riga's Old Town. Visit Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House, and the Freedom Monument. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Jurmala, a vibrant Latvian sea resort, and the picturesque Kemeri bog. End the day with an optional dinner at Riga Restaurant Forest. Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Riga (or similar).

After breakfast, we'll leave Riga and head south to explore the Lithuanian and Latvian countryside. Our first stop will be the magnificent Rundale Palace, a summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Later, we'll continue to Lithuania to visit the Hill of Crosses, an extraordinary site covered in more than 100,000 crosses. In the evening, enjoy a warm local dinner at a countryside lodge (or similar), nestled in picturesque locations near forests, lakes, or other fascinating sceneries.

After breakfast, we'll drive to the historic town of Trakai, known for its castle in the middle of the lake. Try the special Karaim dish 'kibinai', typical for Trakai town. In the early afternoon, you'll arrive in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital. The evening is free for you to explore or opt for a beer tasting. Overnight stay in Vilnius.

After breakfast, a morning sightseeing tour will introduce you to Vilnius. Visit the Old Town, Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne's Church, Old University, the Gates of Dawn, and Uzupis district. After the sightseeing, visit Hales market, the oldest food market in Vilnius, where you'll meet local food producers and sellers. For your last evening in Lithuania, we've prepared an optional fine dining experience at a historic Lithuanian cuisine restaurant. Overnight stay in Vilnius.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. This marks the end of your memorable 8-day Baltic Capitals tour. We hope to see you again in the future! Optional transfer to the airport is available.