Itinerary
- Day 1
Vilnius
You'll arrive in Vilnius and get settled at your hotel. Airport transfer is available if you need it, and there's a welcome meeting in the evening to go over what's ahead.
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Day 2
Vilnius
After meeting your guide, you'll take a panoramic tour of Vilnius followed by a walk through Old Town to see the Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, and various historic churches. The afternoon opens up for an optional visit to Trakai Castle, and later you can opt in to a traditional Lithuanian dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vilnius
- Walking tour of Old Town
- Visit to Vilnius Cathedral
- Visit to Gediminas Tower
- Visit to Peter and Paul Church
- Visit to St. Anne's Church
- Visit to Old University
- Visit to Gates of Dawn
Optional Activities
- 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle
- Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele
Landmarks/POIs Vilnius Cathedral Gediminas Tower Peter and Paul Church St. Anne's Church Gates of Dawn Trakai Castle - Day 3
Vilnius to Riga
Breakfast happens early, then you'll head toward Riga. Along the way, stop at the Hill of Crosses, one of Lithuania's most sacred Catholic pilgrimage sites. From there, continue to Rundale Palace for a guided tour of the former royal summer residence before driving through rolling hills to reach Riga by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Hill of Crosses
- Guided tour of Rundale Palace
- Travel through Southern Latvia
Landmarks/POIs Hill of Crosses Rundale Palace - Day 4
Riga
Walk through Riga's Art Nouveau district and Old Town to see Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, and the Three Brothers buildings. You'll also visit the Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is flexible with options to visit Jurmala beach resort or catch an organ concert at the cathedral instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Art Nouveau district
- Walking tour of Old Town
- Visit to Riga Castle
- Visit to Dome Cathedral
- Visit to St. Peter's Church
- Visit to Swedish Gate
- Visit to Three Brothers
- Visit to Large Guild
- Visit to Small Guild
- Visit to Freedom Monument
Optional Activities
- Visit to Jurmala sea resort
- Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Riga Castle Dome Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gate Three Brothers Freedom Monument - Day 5
Riga
There's an optional morning trip to Gauja National Park and Sigulda if you want to explore medieval Latvian history, including the Turaida Castle ruins and the Castle of the Knights of the Sword. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like around the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park and Sigulda
- Visit to ruins of Episcopal Castle
- Visit to Castle of the Knights of the Sword
- 3-hour excursion to Ethnographical Open-Air Museum
Landmarks/POIs Gauja National Park Turaida Castle - Day 6
Riga to Tallinn
You'll drive along the coastal highway, stopping in Parnu for a short tour of this Estonian summer resort. Then head inland through North Estonia's forest region and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon to check in at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short tour of Parnu
Landmarks/POIs Parnu - Day 7
Tallinn
Explore Tallinn's Old Town and medieval city walls to see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon you can visit Kadriorg Park and the KUMU art museum as an option, or skip those in favor of a medieval dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of medieval city walls
- Exploration of Old Town
- Visit to Toompea Castle
- Visit to Dome Church
- Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit to Old Town Hall
- Visit to Great Guild Hall
Optional Activities
- Visit to Kadriorg Park and KUMU art museum
- Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv
Landmarks/POIs Toompea Castle Dome Church Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Old Town Hall Great Guild Hall Kadriorg Park KUMU - Day 8
Tallinn to Helsinki
An optional excursion to Lahemaa National Park lets you visit several historic manors and a vodka museum before lunch. After returning to Tallinn, you'll take the evening ferry to Helsinki, watching the Finnish archipelago pass by before arriving for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki (2nd class)
Optional Activities
- 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park
- Visit to Palmse Manor
- Visit to Sagadi Manor
- Visit to Vihula Manor
- Visit to Vodka Museum
Landmarks/POIs Lahemaa National Park Palmse Manor Sagadi Manor Vihula Manor - Day 9
Helsinki
In Helsinki you'll tour the harbours, Senate Square with its Lutheran Cathedral, Mannerheim Street, the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument. Don't miss the unique Church-in-the-Rock. There's also an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, an 18th-century island fortress in the harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of harbours
- Visit to Senate Square
- Visit to Lutheran Cathedral
- Tour of Mannerheim Street
- View Parliament Building
- View Finlandia Hall
- View Sibelius Monument
- Visit to Church-in-the-Rock
Optional Activities
- 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress
Landmarks/POIs Senate Square Lutheran Cathedral Parliament Building Finlandia Hall Sibelius Monument Church-in-the-Rock Suomenlinna Fortress - Day 10
Helsinki
It's time to depart Helsinki. Airport transfer is available if you'd like assistance getting to the airport for your flight home.
Optional Activities
- Transfer service to Helsinki airport
