Baltic Highlights

Welcome to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel, the Radisson Blu Lietuva or similar, where you can settle in and relax. A welcome meeting will be held to introduce you to the tour and provide any necessary information.

Start your day with a panoramic tour of Vilnius, known for its medieval buildings and churches. Walk through the Old Town, visiting Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, the Old University, and the Gates of Dawn. In the afternoon, take an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, home to the well-preserved Trakai Castle. End your day with an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele.

Depart from Vilnius and head towards Riga. En route, stop at the Hills of Crosses, a significant site of Catholic Lithuania. Continue to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided tour of the palace, travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga in the late afternoon. Check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija or similar.

Explore Riga, the largest of the three Baltic capitals, known for its diverse architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes visits to Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds, and the Freedom Monument. In the afternoon, take an optional visit to Jurmala, a vibrant Latvian sea resort known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening, enjoy an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Today, you have the option to discover medieval Latvia. The morning tour takes you to the stunning Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. Listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the Castle of the Knights of the Sword. In the afternoon, you can opt to visit the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, showcasing 18th-century country life. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Kalku Varti.

Continue your tour along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. Enjoy a short tour of the resort before heading through the North Estonian land of forests to arrive in Tallinn in the early afternoon. Check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia or similar.

Experience the charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life in Tallinn. The sightseeing tour takes you around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town, where you'll see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, and the Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon, take an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian art museum. In the evening, enjoy an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

Your 8-day Baltic capitals tour comes to an end today. Optional transfers to the airport are available. We hope you enjoyed your journey and look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure.