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Take in the highlights of the three beautiful Baltic capitals, Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn on this 10 day small group tour of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Stroll around medieval old towns, visit a beautiful summer palace and join an optional tour of the picturesque Curonian Spit.
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Duration
10 daysStarts
VilniusEnds
TallinnRange
HandpickedTour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour leaderGroup Size
Min 2 / Max 26Minimum age
5 yrs, accompanied by an adultDeparts
SundaysHotel Rating
3- 4 star hotelsCountries
Estonia, Lithuania, LatviaArrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesMeals included
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Welcome to Lithuania and the capital Vilnius. Upon arrival at Vilnius airport you'll be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. The rest of the day is at leisure. A welcome meeting will be held this evening, in the lobby, at around 7pm.
Home to over 1,200 medieval buildings, 48 churches and famous for its medieval history, Vilnius is a beautiful capital and one that's bursting with fascinating stories. After breakfast we'll embark on a sightseeing tour of the highlights, visiting the old town we'll explore Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, the Peter and Paul Church, St Anne's Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn.
This afternoon is free to spend at leisure exploring Vilnius or join an optional tour to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania. The Trakai Castle is beautifully preserved located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening there's an optional tratitional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele.
Vilnius - Nida. Departing Vilnius, we travel to the Curonian Spit. We stop in Kaunas on our way to Nida, the former capital of Lithuania, here we will spend time taking in the beautiful Old Town and the elegant white Baroque Townhall. Arriving late afternoon we will spend the night at a hotel in Nida. In the evening there will be an optional authentic fisherman dinner at “Tik Pas Jona”.
Nida - Liepaja (Latvia). This morning there is an optional tour of the Curonian Spit. The Curonian Spit is a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. We will travel on to Liepaja in Latvia, where we arrive early afternoon and spend the night. In the evening there will be an optional casual dinner at a beach café Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach.
Liepaja - Riga. We start the day with a short stroll around Liepaja Old Town, taking in the beautiful Trinity Church, and visiting Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. Then we will continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace, we travel through Latvia to reach Riga in late afternoon.
Today we explore Riga, the largest of the Baltic capitals it boasts a fantastic array of architectural styles and practices. Riga's foundation dates back to 1201 when the German bishop Albert arrived. On our walking tour this morning we'll visit Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gates along with other fascinating parts of the city which demonstrate its rich history.
This afternoon is free for you to further explore Riga independently or to join an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian seaside resort. This evening there will be the opportunity to enjoy an optional Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Continue to explore Riga at leisure or join one of our optional excursions today. In the morning there's the opportunity to visit beautiful Gauja National Park to take in all of its picturesque surroundings and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before returning to Riga.
In the afternoon there is an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life.
Riga - Tallinn (Estonia). After breakfast we continue our journey, making our way along the coastal highway we cross back into Estonia. Arriving into Parnu, we'll explore this popular Estonian summer resort before continuing to Tallinn. Once we've checked in to our hotel in Tallinn the rest of the day is at leisure to explore independently.
With its enchanting blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, Tallinn is a captivating capital. The medieval Old Town is a bustling place during the summer months with its plethora of shops, galleries and cafes. Our sightseeing tour today starts by exploring the old city walls before we head into the heart of the Old Town, where we'll see Toompea Castle, now home to the Estonian Parliament, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the medieval Old Town Hall and the Great Guild Hall.
This afternoon is free for you to further explore Tallinn independently or to join an optional visit to Kadriorg Park and KUMU, an award winning art museum. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional medieval dinner at the 'Maikrahv' restaurant.
Our Baltic experience ends after breakfast this morning and hotel check out. A transfer will be provided to take you to Tallinn Airport.
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
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Pre tour accommodation - Vilnius
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Hotel Dinner Supplement
$585
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All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.
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