Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Riga
You'll arrive in Riga and head straight to your hotel to check in. After getting settled, there's a welcome meeting where the group gathers to go over what's coming up on the Baltic tour.
- Start point
- Riga, Latvia (Riga)
- Meals
- Welcome Meeting (Champagne-cocktail or juice)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete or similar
- Day 2
Riga
Start with a morning walking tour through Riga's Art Nouveau district, then move into the medieval Old Town. You'll see Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, and the Freedom Monument along the way. If you're interested, the afternoon gives you a chance to visit the Ethnographical Open Air Museum to check out how people lived in the 18th century in rural areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Art Nouveau district and Old Town
- Visit Riga Castle
- Visit Dome Cathedral
- Visit St. Peter's Church
- Visit Swedish Gate
- Visit Three Brothers
- Visit Large and Small Guilds
- Visit Freedom Monument
Optional Activities
- 3-hour excursion to Ethnographical Open-Air Museum
Landmarks Riga Castle Dome Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gate Three Brothers Large Guild Hall Small Guild Hall Freedom Monument Ethnographical Open Air Museum 
- Day 3
Riga to Tallinn
The drive takes you along Estonia's coastal highway to Parnu, a summer resort town where you'll stop briefly. From there, you'll head through North Estonia's forested landscape and pull into Tallinn by early afternoon. Check into your hotel and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brief tour of Parnu
Landmarks Parnu 
- Day 4
Tallinn
Join a sightseeing tour through Tallinn's ancient city walls, visiting Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the Old Town Hall. You'll have time to wander through medieval shops and cafes in the Old Town. Later, you can optionally check out Kadriorg Park and the KUMU art museum, or try medieval dining at Restaurant Maikrahv.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour through ancient city walls
- Visit Toompea Castle
- Visit Dome Church
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit Old Town Hall
- Visit Great Guild Hall
Optional Activities
- 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and KUMU Estonian Art Museum
- Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv
Landmarks Toompea Castle Dome Church Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Old Town Hall Great Guild Hall Kadriorg Park KUMU (Estonian Art Museum) - Day 5
Tallinn
The day's yours to explore Tallinn however you like. If you want something more structured, there's a 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park where you'll visit Palmse Manor, Sagadi Manor, and Vihula Manor from the 16th century. There's also a Vodka Museum if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park with visit to Palmse Manor and Vodka Museum in Vihula Manor
Landmarks Lahemaa National Park Palmse Manor Sagadi Manor Vihula Manor Vodka Museum - Day 6
Tallinn to Tartu
You'll travel to Tartu, an old university town that's important to Estonian history. Explore the Old Town and visit the University, which was established back in 1632. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is free to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Old Town of Tartu
- Visit University of Tartu
Landmarks University of Tartu 
- Day 7
Tartu to Grasi Manor, Latvia
Depart Tartu heading south through Estonia and into Latvia. Stop at Stameriena, a town connected to Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, then continue to Gulbene to visit a family-owned cider brewery and sample their products. By evening, you'll arrive at Grasi Manor, a classicist estate, and have dinner there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Grasi Manor)
Included Activities
- Visit Stameriena
- Visit Cesvaine cider brewery and test products
- Dinner at Grasi Manor
Landmarks Stameriena Cesvaine Cider Brewery Grasi Manor - Day 8
Grasi Manor to Daugavpils
Leave Grasi and head to Aglona to see the late baroque Aglona Basilica and visit a ceramics workshop showing Latgalian culture. Then continue to Daugavpils, Latvia's second city, where you'll tour the historic center and the 19th-century fortress. The Mark Rothko Art Centre here has the only collection of his work in Europe. You'll stay at Hotel Svente Manor just outside the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Aglona Basilica
- Visit ceramics workshop in Preili
- Explore Daugavpils historic city center
- Tour Daugavpils Fortress
- Visit Mark Rothko Art Centre
Landmarks Aglona Basilica Daugavpils Fortress Mark Rothko Art Centre - Day 9
Daugavpils to Vilnius, Lithuania
Continue south into Lithuania and arrive at Aukstatija National Park around midday. The park is known for its many lakes, streams, and forested rolling hills. You'll take a leisurely walk through the area and visit Paluse, a lakeside town famous for its wooden church. Later, head to Vilnius and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Aukstatija National Park
- Visit Paluse and wooden church
Landmarks Aukstatija National Park Paluse 
- Day 10
Vilnius
Take a morning walking tour through Vilnius's Old Town, seeing the Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne's Church, the Old University, and the Gates of Dawn. The city has over 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches to explore. In the afternoon, you can optionally visit the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania to see the fortifications and historical armaments collection.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town
- Visit Vilnius Cathedral
- Visit Gediminas Tower
- Visit St. Anne's Church
- Visit Old University
- Visit Gates of Dawn
- Visit Peter and Paul Church
Optional Activities
- 3-hour visit to Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
Landmarks Vilnius Cathedral Gediminas Tower St. Anne's Church Old University Gates of Dawn Peter and Paul Church Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania - Day 11
Departure from Vilnius
Your tour wraps up today as you depart Vilnius. You'll head out with memories of the historic landmarks and medieval cities you've seen throughout the Baltics. An optional airport transfer is available if you need it.
- End point
- Vilnius, Lithuania (Vilnius)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Hotel Neringa to airport
