Highlights of Poland and Baltic - 13 Days

Kickstart your day with a guided tour of Krakow's Old Town, home to iconic landmarks like St. Mary’s Church, the Jagiellonian University, and the Wawel Castle. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. End your day with an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka.

Today, you'll explore the vibrant city of Warsaw. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town, where you'll visit the Royal Castle and St John’s Cathedral. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit the Royal Lazienki Park. End your day with an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Dawne Smaki.

Today, you'll journey through the lush forests of Eastern Poland to Bialowieza National Park, home to the European Bison Show Reserve. After a leisurely stroll, you'll head to Bialystok and check into the Ibis Styles Bialystok Hotel (or similar). In the late afternoon, visit the city's landmark, the Branicki Palace.

Today, you'll leave Vilnius and head to Riga, Latvia's capital. Along the way, stop at the Hill of Crosses, a significant site of Catholic Lithuania, and the Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Arrive in Riga in the late afternoon and check into the Radisson Blu Latvija Hotel (or similar).

Spend the day exploring Riga, the largest of the three Baltic capitals. Visit the Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland, and enjoy a guided tour of the palace. Afterward, travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia before returning to your hotel in Riga.

Today, you'll explore the historical sites of Riga, including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, and the Art Nouveaux district. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Jurmala, a vibrant Latvian sea resort known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Today, you have the option to explore medieval Latvia. Visit the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda, where you'll learn about the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida. In the afternoon, you can visit the Ethnographical Open Air Museum. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Kalku Varti.

Spend the day exploring Tallinn, a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. Visit Toompea Castle, Dome Church, and the medieval Old Town. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Kadriorg Park and KUMU, the new Estonian Art museum. In the evening, enjoy an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.