Itinerary
- Day 1
Riga
You'll arrive in Riga and have the option to arrange an airport transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you're free to rest and get oriented to Latvia's capital for your first evening.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Day 2
Riga
A local guide leads you through a 2-hour walking tour of Riga's Old Town, covering Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, and Guild Houses. You'll walk narrow streets and see the Freedom Monument before the afternoon opens up for your own exploration or optional activities.
Included Activities
- 2-hour guided walking tour of Riga Old Town including Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House, and Freedom Monument
Optional Activities
- Optional tours in the afternoon
Landmarks Riga Castle Dome Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gates Three Brothers Large Guild House Small Guild House Freedom Monument 
- Day 3
Sigulda
Pick up your rental car and head to the Latvian Open Air Museum, just 10 minutes outside the city, where you'll see authentic architecture from all four regions. Later, drive to Sigulda and its gateway into Gauja National Park with river valley views. You'll spend the night at a Sigulda bed and breakfast.
Included Activities
- Visit to Latvian Open Air Museum
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Latvian Open Air Museum with local guide
- Guided tour of Sigulda
Landmarks Latvian Open Air Museum Gauja National Park - Day 4
Jurmala
Drive to Jurmala on the coast to explore over 30 km of white sand beach along the Gulf of Riga. Wander the city center with its wooden houses and stroll Jomas Street. Then check out Kemeri National Park on the outskirts, known for its bogs, birdlife, and unusual pine trees surrounding small dark lakes.
Included Activities
- Visit to Jurmala beaches and city center
- Visit to Kemeri National Park
Optional Activities
- Jurmala Aquapark visit (biggest indoor water park in Northern Europe)
Landmarks Jurmala Beach Jomas Street Kemeri National Park - Day 5
Bauska
Head south into the Zemgale region and stop in Jelgava to see the largest Baroque castle in the Baltic states. Continue to Rundale Palace, called the Baltic Versailles, with its Baroque architecture and French gardens. End your day in Bauska, home to a 15th-16th century Livonian Order castle on scenic land.
Included Activities
- Visit to Jelgava Palace
- Visit to Rundale Palace
- Visit to Bauska and Livonian Order Castle
Landmarks Jelgava Palace Rundale Palace Bauska Livonian Order Castle - Day 6
Klaipeda
Drive to Klaipeda, Lithuania's only harbor town. Along the way, visit the Hill of Crosses, a 14th-century site covered with over 100,000 crosses. In Klaipeda, take a guided 2-hour walking tour through the Old Town's cobblestone streets to learn about its history as a prosperous sea port.
Included Activities
- Visit to Hill of Crosses
- 2-hour guided walking tour of Klaipeda Old Town
Optional Activities
- Beer tasting tour at Svyturys Brewery
Landmarks Hill of Crosses Klaipeda Old Town Svyturys Brewery - Day 7
Neringa
Take the ferry to the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Juodkrante and its Amber Bay, then head to the cormorant and grey heron colony with its stark landscape. Walk through grey dunes near Pervalka and climb Vecekrug dune for 360-degree views. End in Nida where you can see the Thomas Mann memorial museum and swim in the Baltic Sea.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Curonian Spit
- Visit to Juodkrante
- Visit to Cormorant and Grey Heron Colony
- Visit to Pervalka Grey Dunes
- Visit to Vecekrug Dune
- Visit to Nida
Optional Activities
- Thomas Mann memorial museum visit in Nida
Landmarks Curonian Spit Juodkrante Amber Bay Grey Heron and Cormorant Colony Pervalka Grey Dunes Vecekrug Dune Nida Thomas Mann Memorial Museum 
- Day 8
Neringa
Spend another day on the Curonian Spit at your own pace. Rent bicycles to reach remote spots that are harder to access by car, allowing you to discover more pristine areas of the peninsula.
Included Activities
- Bicycle exploration of Curonian Spit
- Day 9
Plateliai
Return to Klaipeda to drop off your rental car, then take a local train to Plunge, about 3 hours away. A driver picks you up and takes you to Plateliai homestead in Zemaitija National Park. Explore dark fir forests and Lake Plateliai, walk the Sheire nature trail, and enjoy a hearty welcome dinner with Samogitian traditions.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at homestead featuring Samogitian tradition and customs)
Included Activities
- Train transfer to Plunge
- Driver transfer to Plateliai homestead
- Welcome dinner at homestead featuring Samogitian tradition and customs
- Walk along Lake Plateliai
- Access to Sheire nature trail
Landmarks Zemaitija National Park Lake Plateliai Sheire Nature Trail - Day 10
Plateljai
Use bicycles to explore around Plateliai lake and visit the Cold War Museum, a former Soviet nuclear missile base from the 1960s. See exhibitions on Cold War history in the Baltic countries and Soviet artifacts. Head back to the homestead for the evening, with the option to try a traditional Lithuanian sauna.
Included Activities
- Bicycle exploration around Plateljai lake
- Visit to Cold War Museum (former Soviet Nuclear Missile base)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Lithuanian sauna at homestead
Landmarks Cold War Museum - Day 11
Vilnius
After saying goodbye to your homestead hosts, you'll transfer to Plunge train station and take a train to Vilnius, about 3 hours through green Lithuanian countryside. Once you arrive in Vilnius, transfer to your hotel and settle in for a relaxing evening.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Plunge train station
- Train transfer to Vilnius
- Day 12
Vilnius
A local guide leads you on a 2.5-hour walking tour of Vilnius Old Town, covering Gothic and Baroque churches, Cathedral Square, Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, and the Jewish Quarter. You'll pass through the Gates of Dawn, walk narrow streets with open-air galleries, and explore Uzupis, a quirky self-proclaimed independent state. The afternoon is yours for optional activities like ancient crafts workshops or a hot air balloon flight.
Included Activities
- 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town including Gothic and Baroque churches, Cathedral Square, Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, Jewish Quarter, Gates of Dawn, and medieval city gates
- Visit to Uzupis Republic
Optional Activities
- Ancient crafts workshop (amber, leather, or ceramic processing)
- Hot air balloon flight over Vilnius
Landmarks Vilnius Cathedral Cathedral Square Presidential Palace Vilnius University Jewish Quarter Gates of Dawn Uzupis Republic Artworks on Literatu Street - Day 13
Trakai
Take a short train to Trakai, a medieval town 30 km from Vilnius surrounded by lakes and forests. Visit Trakai Castle and choose between a shorter 2-hour hike around town or a longer 5-hour option extending to Varnikai Reserve through old forests. Then catch the train back to Vilnius.
Included Activities
- Train transfer to Trakai
- Visit to Trakai Castle
- Hiking options in Trakai area
Landmarks Trakai Castle Trakai Town Varnikai Reserve - Day 14
Departure
You'll depart from Vilnius with the option to arrange an airport transfer.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel
