Small Group 11 Days Baltic Highlights Loop (Guaranteed Departure)

Welcome to Riga, the largest of the three Baltic capitals. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija (or similar) for check-in. A welcome meeting will be held to kickstart your exciting journey.

Start your day with a walking tour of Riga, exploring its Art Nouveaux district and Old Town. Visit the Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, and other iconic landmarks. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit the Ethnographical Open Air Museum to get a glimpse of 18th-century country life. End your day with an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Kalku Varti.

Today, we'll travel along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. After a short tour of the resort, we'll continue through the North Estonian land of forests to Tallinn. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, we'll check in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia (or similar).

Spend the day exploring Tallinn, a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. Our sightseeing tour will take us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town. Visit Toompea Castle, Dome Church, and other landmarks. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Kadriorg Park and KUMU, the award-winning Estonian Art museum. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

Today offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park. Here, we'll visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th-century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.

Today, we'll continue to Tartu, the University Town where Estonia gained its statehood. We'll explore the charming Old Town and visit the University founded in 1632. After checking in at Hotel Dorpat (or similar), you have the option to visit the Estonia National Museum in the afternoon.

Departing from Tartu, we'll head south to Stameriena, a pearl of European romanticism. After the visit, we'll continue to Gulbene to visit the small, private Talava cider brewery. Later in the afternoon, we'll arrive at Grasi Manor, a picturesque classicism style estate in the middle of Latvia. Enjoy a dinner at Grasi Manor in the evening.

Leaving Grasi, our first stop is in Aglona, where we'll visit the Aglona Basilica and a ceramics workshop. From here, we'll continue to Daugavpils, Latvia's 2nd largest city. We'll tour the historical centre of the city and visit the 19th-century Daugavpils Fortress and the Mark Rothko Art Centre. Just outside the city, we'll find the lovely Sventes Manor and check in at Hotel Svente Manor (or similar).

Today, we'll continue southwards into Lithuania and arrive at Aukstatija National Park in the middle of the day. We'll explore the park on a light walk through the scenic landscapes and visit the pretty lakeside town of Paluse. Late in the afternoon, we'll head towards Vilnius. Upon arrival, we'll check in at Hotel Artis (or similar).

Vilnius is known for its more than 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour will take us to the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, and other landmarks. The afternoon offers an optional tour to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania where you'll learn about the fortifications and the collection of armaments of the castle and palace.

Your unforgettable journey through the Baltic capitals comes to an end today. Optional transfer to the airport is available for your convenience.