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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 18
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Wander through the halls of historic medieval centres
- Discover timeworn windmills and medieval churches
- Search for birdlife amongst twisted forest trees
- See wooden windmills on Estonia's largest island
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Tallinn, Estonia
- Day 2 Morning walking tour of Tallinn and free afternoon
- Day 3 Tour of Saaremaa Island and Kaali Meteorite Crater
- Day 4 Explore Kuressaare and Saint Laurentius Church
- Day 5 Travel to Tartu, the oldest town in Estonia
- Day 6 Morning walking tour of Tartu
- Day 7 See Cesis and Sigulda en route to Riga, Latvia
- Day 8 Walking tour of Riga’s historic Old Town
- Day 9 Free day in Riga, optional visit to Jurmala
- Day 10 Visit Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses en route to Klaipeda, Lithuania
- Day 11 Explore Curonian Spit National Park
- Day 12 Walking tour of Kaunas and castle ruins
- Day 13 Journey to Vilnius via Pazaislis Monastery and Trakai Castle
- Day 14 Tour of Vilnius including the Gates of the Dawn chapel
- Day 15 Trip ends in Vilnius, Lithuania
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
L'Ermitage
HotelDays 1, 2Staadioni Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Asa Spa Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Tartu Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6Rixwell Konventa Seta Hotel
HotelDays 7, 8, 9Amberton Klaipeda
HotelDays 10, 11Best Western Santaka
Hotelday 12Amberton Vilnius Hotel
HotelDays 13, 14
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Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- TKThomas· October 24th, 2024Our guide, Ieva, was attentive and knowledgeable. I give it a 4 out of five only because I've had a better experience with another tour company.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Emma· October 10th, 2024This was my first Explore tour and overall was good. The guide was professional but I didn't really connect with her, I think she only spoke to me once to confirm I didn't have a transfer booked at the end. Her commentary was monotonous and most people zoned out. There were local guides in most places (you need to pay EUR25 to a kitty as a tip for these guides and the driver which she managed). The hotels were generally good locations, quality varied as usual on a tour, some a little quirky and Riga was lovely but being in the centre of the old town was noisy from people walking past all night from the bars and a number of people didn't get much sleep. The bus was the biggest disappointment. It was very old, had broken seat backs and seat belts but as technically there were 16 working seats it was classed as ok. We also didn't have any air for the first 6 days till they got someone to look at it. We had 16 people on our tour and all were very nice, a good mix of nationalities, 3 couples but majority single travellers. I found the tour well paced with multiple nights in most locations and got to see the countries more than just the capitals. I had a couple of extra nights at the beginning of the end, which I recommend as there's not enough time in Tallin or Vilnius on the tour (in my opinion).Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- STSueAnn· August 26th, 2024I really enjoyed experiencing the Baltics, especially our guide Ona's insights and stories. We were fortunate not only to have mostly excellent weather but also to be in Riga for its annual birthday party, with a variety of musicians and activities everywhere, plus in Vilnius for its 35th celebration of the Baltic Way. Other highlights included Tallinn, the Rundale Palace, and Curonian Spit National Park, although Kaunas seemed kind of like a "filler" stop. The hotels were mostly good, although the Stadium beds were small and uncomfortable, and the buses were large enough for each of us to have an entire row. The only real issue I had was with the included taxi to the Vilnius airport, which was very stressful because the driver didn't speak any English and demanded payment, even after I insisted he call my guide. But otherwise, the tour was well-organized and I look forward to more Explore! tours in the future.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed exploring the Baltics, especially with Ona's guidance. It sounds like you had some wonderful highlights, from Riga's celebrations to the beauty of Tallinn and Curonian Spit. We... Show moreTrip date: August 2024 - RSRobert· August 22nd, 2024The hotel in Tallinn was awful. For $3,000 there was no excuse for such a pathetic place. The fact that you only gave us one day in Tallinn, plus no advice to see Pirita is inexcusable. Thank God I have a friend who grew up there who made me go there. The hotel on the island was the worst hotel I've ever stayed in. & I've now been to every country in Europe & most countries in Asia. You must have made a lot of money on us putting us in that hotel for children. It was an English-speaking tour. You could have put us in hotels that at minimum had a news outlet in English. Why two nights on the island & two nights in Tartu. That was a waste of two nights. You're not worth my time talking about everything. Basically you suck.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you for your review. I am sorry you were disappointed with the hotel in Tallinn, this usually rates highly with our customers. As you are free to arrive in Tallinn during the day before the trip starts, there is time to visit Pirita if you... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- AGavin· May 29th, 2023Lots of highlights including exploring 3 very different capitals.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALeanne· May 29th, 2023Loved visiting Tartu, especially since it has been chosen as a European capital of Culture for 2024. Cesis was a charming stop. Our day on the Curonian Spit was an absolute delight - from the hill of witches to the seashore and the fishing village of Nida.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABill· June 19th, 2023Rundales Palace was absolutely beautiful!Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AGraham· June 24th, 2023Highlights we’re seeing good castles and visiting new placesShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- Ahoward· June 25th, 2023it was greatShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AEwen· June 27th, 2023Curonian Spit National Park was our highlightShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- T
Tanja
Asked on March 2nd, 2025What is included in the tour price?
Explore!Operator•Written March 2025The tour price generally includes all accommodations, ground transportation, and guide services. Flights and certain transfers might be excluded.
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Javiera
Asked on February 26th, 2025Can I have information on arrival and departure transfers?
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
Transfers are usually included and details are provided in the final trip documents. Please ensure your flight details are provided ahead of time.
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Lydia
Asked on February 19th, 2025Is this tour suitable for a solo traveler? Would I need a single room supplement?
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
The cost of this tour based on a twin-share room is US$3180. You do not need to book a single room. We will match you up with another traveller same sex to share a two-bedded room to avoid paying the single room supplement.
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Johan
Asked on November 28th, 2024What is required for a traveler before departure?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
It is the traveler's responsibility to carry a valid passport, obtain necessary visas, and check vaccination requirements. Final trip documents will also include contact numbers and trip details.
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Michael
Asked on October 16th, 2024What should I do when I arrive at the destination?
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
You can explore the town on your own as there are no planned activities until the evening, or attend the welcome meeting at 7pm in the hotel reception.
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Debra
Asked on August 31st, 2024Does Explotre! have a tour of Poland that could be added before or after the Baltic itineray?
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
We have a departure on 09 Aug 2025 or 06 Sep 2025 - there is availability showing on both dates.
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Milena
Asked on July 14th, 2024What are the visa requirements for my trip?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
Visa requirements vary by destination and nationality. It's best to consult the appropriate consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
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Mark
Asked on May 20th, 2024How do I update my travel details?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
You can update your details through the Customer Information Gateway on our website. Use the link provided in your booking confirmation.
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Jose Carlos
Asked on April 30th, 2024What if my planned tour gets cancelled?
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2024
You should receive a prompt notification and refund. For rearranging plans, please reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.
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Neil
Asked on April 11th, 2024Single supplement?
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2024
Single supplement for 06 Sep 2025 departure is £480.
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