Highlights of Baltic States in 8 Days (Guaranteed Departure)

Welcome to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel, the Radisson Blu Lietuva (or similar), where you'll check-in and attend a welcome meeting.

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

Today, we head to Riga, stopping first at the Hill of Crosses, a sacred site in Catholic Lithuania. We then cross into Latvia to visit the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided tour of the palace, we continue our journey to Riga, where we check-in at the Radisson Blu Latvija (or similar) in the late afternoon.

Explore the largest of the three Baltic capitals, Riga, known for its diverse architectural styles. Visit 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 trip to Jurmala, a vibrant Latvian sea resort known for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. End your day with an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Today, we have the option to explore medieval Latvia. Our morning tour takes us to the stunning Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We'll hear the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and visit the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the Castle of the Knights of the Sword. In the afternoon, we have an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, showcasing 18th-century country life. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Kalku Varti.

Our tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. After a short tour of the resort, we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn in the early afternoon. Check-in at the Radisson Blu Olympia (or similar).

Spend the day exploring Tallinn, a city that perfectly blends medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. Visit Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the medieval Old Town Hall, and the Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon, take an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit KUMU, the award-winning Estonian Art museum. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

Your memorable 8-day tour of the Baltic capitals comes to an end today. Optional transfers to the airport are available.