Itinerary
- Day 1
Vilnius
Your driver meets you at Vilnius airport and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, you'll meet with your local tour manager who fills you in on arrival details, shares local tips, and gives you a complimentary welcome drink to get started.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel check-in
- Welcome meeting with local tour manager
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Day 2
Vilnius
A guided 3-hour walking tour takes you through Vilnius Old Town and the bohemian Uzupis district. You'll walk past Gothic and Baroque churches, Cathedral Square, the Presidential Palace, and Vilnius University, then head into the Jewish Quarter to see the Gates of Dawn and the artwork covering Literatu Street. After that, you'll check out quirky Uzupis where locals call it an independent republic and you can actually get your passport stamped. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own or pick up an optional activity if something interests you.
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town
- Visit Gothic and Baroque churches
- Visit Cathedral Square
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Vilnius University
- Visit Jewish Quarter
- Walk through Gates of Dawn
- Visit City Gate
- Explore Artworks on Literatu Street
- Visit Uzupis district
- Passport stamp at Uzupis Republic
Optional Activities
- Ancient crafts workshop - learn traditional amber processing
- Ancient crafts workshop - learn traditional leather processing
- Ancient crafts workshop - learn traditional ceramic processing
- Hot air balloon flight over Vilnius
Landmarks/POIs Vilnius Cathedral Square Presidential Palace of Lithuania Vilnius University Gates of Dawn Uzupis - Day 3
Trakai
This half-day trip takes you to Trakai, a former medieval residence of Lithuanian Grand Dukes. You'll see Trakai Castle sitting right in the middle of a lake with nice views all around. The Karaim community lives here and makes kibinai, traditional pastries they've been crafting since the 14th century. You can try them or join an optional session to make your own.
Included Activities
- Visit Trakai Castle
- Explore lakes and surrounding views
Optional Activities
- Try kibinai local pastries
- Learn how to make kibinai
Landmarks/POIs Trakai Castle - Day 4
Vilnius to Riga
Traveling from Vilnius to Riga, you'll stop at the Hill of Crosses first, a striking site covered with over 100,000 crosses reflecting Lithuanian nationalism and faith where you get about 45 minutes to walk around. Then you cross into Latvia to see Rundale Palace, a beautiful Baroque and Rococo building with French gardens designed by Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. You'll have roughly 1.5 hours to explore the palace and gardens at your own pace before heading to Riga. You'll arrive in the afternoon and check into your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit Hill of Crosses with approximately 45 minutes exploration time
- Visit Rundale Palace with approximately 1.5 hours exploration time
Landmarks/POIs Hill of Crosses Rundale Palace - Day 5
Riga
A 2-hour guided walking tour takes you through Riga's Old Town on narrow streets and ancient alleyways. You'll see Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gates, the Three Brothers building, the Large and Small Guild Houses, and the Freedom Monument. After the tour finishes, the afternoon is free for you to keep exploring or sign up for optional activities.
Included Activities
- 2-hour guided walking tour of Riga Old Town
- Visit Riga Castle
- Visit Dome Cathedral
- Visit St. Peter's Church
- Visit Swedish Gates
- Visit Three Brothers
- Visit Large Guild House
- Visit Small Guild House
- Visit Freedom Monument
Landmarks/POIs Riga Castle Dome Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gates Three Brothers Freedom Monument - Day 6
Riga to Tallinn
Your driver takes you to Riga coach station in the morning where you get your bus tickets and seat reservations. The modern coach to Tallinn takes about 4.5 hours and has Wi-Fi, seat sockets, and personal multimedia screens for the ride. When you arrive in Tallinn, a driver transfers you to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Riga coach station
- Coach tickets and seat reservations provided
- Airport transfer in Tallinn
- Day 7
Tallinn
On a guided sightseeing tour, you'll explore Tallinn's charming Old Town walking around the medieval city walls. You'll see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the medieval Old Town Hall, and the Great Guild Hall. The afternoon is open for you to keep wandering around on your own or pick an optional tour if you want.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Tallinn Old Town
- Walk around medieval city walls
- Visit Toompea Castle
- Visit Dome Church
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit Old Town Hall
- Visit Great Guild Hall
Landmarks/POIs Toompea Castle Dome Church Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Tallinn Old Town Hall Great Guild Hall - Day 8
Tallinn
The whole day is yours in Tallinn. You can explore more of the capital on your own terms or head out to the countryside with one of the optional excursions available.
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Tallinn
- Countryside excursions from Tallinn
- Day 9
Departure
Your driver picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the airport for your departure.
Included Activities
- Hotel to airport transfer
