This eight-day Baltic Highlights tour takes you through the local best hits of the Baltic countries, full of authentic and memorable moments.
This tour is all about you getting to know Baltic countries through their biggest cities, allowing you time to get a grip on history, culture and nature of each. There is so much to see here!
You’ll start in Vilnius – a marvellous historical city with 48 churches, luscious green parks and cosy Old Town streets. Remember the red roofs of Vilnius, because these will be the first thing that is recognisable as you reach Riga.
Some say Vilnius and Riga are quite similar, others deny this – well, you will get the chance to compare it by yourself. Your last stop on this beautiful journey is the charming Tallinn. With all secrets, stories and legends that surround it, the beauty of Tallinn will blow you away.
Take this tour and find your favourite Baltic country!This eight-day Baltic Highlights tour takes you through the local best hits of the Baltic countries, full of authentic and memorable moments.
This tour is all about you getting to know Baltic countries through their biggest cities, allowing you time to get a grip on history, culture and nature of each. There is so much to see here!
You’ll start in Vilnius – a marvellous historical city with 48 churches, luscious green parks and cosy Old Town streets. Remember the red roofs of Vilnius, because these will be the first thing that is recognisable as you reach Riga.
Some say Vilnius and Riga are quite similar, others deny this – well, you will get the chance to compare it by yourself. Your last stop on this beautiful journey is the charming Tallinn. With all secrets, stories and legends that surround it, the beauty of Tallinn will blow you away.
Take this tour and find your favourite Baltic country!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Vilnius!
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Upon your arrival in Vilnius, you'll make your way to the Radisson Blu Lietuva Hotel. If you require transport, this can be arranged. Once you have checked in, you will meet your guide and enjoy a welcome drink before exploring Vilnius at your own pace.
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva★4 star
Transportations
Bus from Vilnius International Airport to Radisson Blu Hotel LietuvaOptional Activity: AU$ 78 per person
Destinations
Vilnius
Day 2
Vilnius Sightseeing & Tasting Tour
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After breakfast, you will set out with your guide to explore some of the Baltic Highlights today! First, the city of Vilnius in a walking tour that takes you to the most important buildings in the Old Town. In the afternoon, you will visit the Hales Food Market for the ultimate Lithuanian food tour, before returning to your hotel. From here, you will have the rest of the day free, so you can relax or explore the city further at your leisure.
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva★4 star
Activities
Vilnius and Uzupis Walking Tour
Vilnius Cathedral
Church of St Anne
Hales Market Food Tour
Restaurants
Ertlio NamasOptional Activity: AU$ 89 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Vilnius
Day 3
Trakai & Local Forest Stay
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After breakfast, you will depart for Trakai where you will explore the town and the medieval castle, set on Lake Galve. You will then continue on to Dabintos Slenis, where you will stay overnight in a local homestay. In the evening, a delicious local dinner will be served by your host.
Accommodation
Dabintos Slenis
Activities
Trakai
Transportations
Bus from Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva to Trakai
Bus from Trakai to Dabintos slėnis
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Vilnius
Trakai
Vilnius County
Day 4
Trakai to Riga
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After breakfast, you will begin the trip to Riga in Latvia. Along the way, you will stop at the famous Hill of Crosses, a sacred site for Lithuanian's that has a long and very interesting history, then you'll move to Rundale Palace in Latvia, before arriving in the capital city.
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Ridzene★4 star
Activities
Hill of Crosses
Rundale Palace
Transportations
Bus from Dabintos slėnis to Riga
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Vilnius County
Šiauliai County
Rundāle Municipality
Riga
Day 5
Explore Riga
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Today, you'll begin your day with a walking tour Riga's most impressive sites in the Old Town, including the castle and St. Anne's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the capital. If you wish, you can go on an optional tour to Jurmala and the Kemeri Bog.
Accommodation
Radisson Blu Ridzene★4 star
Activities
Riga Walking Tour
Old Town of Riga
St. Peter's Church
JurmalaOptional Activity: AU$ 56 per person
The Great Kemeri Bog BoardwalkOptional Activity: AU$ 56 per person
Restaurants
ForestOptional Activity: AU$ 89 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Riga
Jūrmala
Day 6
Gauja National Park and Tallinn
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This morning, you'll check out of your hotel and travel to the Gauja National Park, the largest in Latvia, with an impressively diverse ecosystem for the region. After spending some time there, you will make your way to Hestia Hotel Europa, just across the Estonian border in Tallinn. You'll have the rest of the evening free to enjoy the city, which is rapidly becoming one of Europe's top destinations.
Accommodation
Hestia Hotel Europa★4 star
Activities
Gauja National Park
Transportations
Bus from Riga to Gauja National Park
Bus from Gauja National Park to Tallinn
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Riga
Pārgauja Municipality
Tallinn
Day 7
Tallinn Sightseeing
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Today you'll go on a guided walking tour of Tallinn, a city shrouded in history, with a great variety of architecture that visually illustrates the city's history. In the afternoon, you also have the option of adding a trip to Kadriorg Park or visit the KUMU Art Museum - or both!
Accommodation
Hestia Hotel Europa★4 star
Activities
Tallinn Walking Tour
Toompea Castle
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Kadriorg Park
Kumu Art Museum
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Tallinn
Day 8
Departure Day
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This morning, you can enjoy a final breakfast before checking out of the hotel. This is the end of your Baltic Highlights tour. You can either make your own way, or your driver can assist you with a transfer to Tallinn Airport.
Transportations
Bus from Hestia Hotel Susi to Tallinn AirportOptional Activity: AU$ 78 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Tallinn
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
16 activities
7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 4,205/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia in 8 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
