Itinerary
- Day 1
Vilnius
You'll fly into Vilnius and take public transport from the airport to your hotel. Get settled and rest up because you're staying two nights here before things really get going.
- Day 2
Vilnius
Your tour guide kicks things off with a briefing, then you'll walk through Vilnius's Old Town with its UNESCO recognition, checking out narrow streets and landmarks like the Gate of Dawn and St. Anne's Church. After lunch you head to Varnikai Nature Park for a hike through lakes and moors. Later it's on to Trakai where you'll learn about the Karaites community, take a boat out to the moated castle, and try kibinai, the local specialty.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vilnius Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Gate of Dawn, Pilies Street, university and St. Anne's Church
- Hike through Varnikai Nature Park (easy, 3.5 km, approximately 1-1.5 hours, +/- 10 meters elevation gain)
- Boat trip to Trakai Castle - only moated castle in Eastern Europe
- Tasting of kibinai with broth in Trakai
Landmarks Vilnius Old Town Gate of Dawn St. Anne's Church Varnikai Nature Park Trakai Castle - Day 3
Vilnius to Klaipda
After breakfast you drive to Klaipda, Lithuania's port city. Walk around the old town with its cobbled streets and half-timbered buildings, check out the playhouse, then hike along scenic cliffs in Pajris Nature Park where pine forests line your path. You're staying two nights in Klaipda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Klaipda old town including cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and playhouse
- Hike through Pajris Nature Park along cliffs (easy, 4 km, approximately 1.5 hours, +/- 50 m elevation gain)
Landmarks Klaipda Old Town Pajris Nature Park - Day 4
Curonian Spit
You'll explore the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site between the lagoon and Baltic Sea. Head to Juodkrant's Witches' Hill to see wooden figures and hike the Dead Dune. Then you move to Nida to wander colorful wooden house alleys, tour the Thomas Mann House, and climb Parnidis Dune for views across the spit. You're back in Klaipda by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Witches' Hill in Juodkrant with wooden figures
- Hike Dead Dune in Juodkrant (easy, 1.8 km, approximately 1 hour, +/- 50 m elevation gain)
- Stroll through colorful wooden house alleys in Nida
- Tour of Thomas Mann House in Nida
- Climb Parnidis Dune with views over Curonian Spit
Landmarks Curonian Spit Witches' Hill Dead Dune Thomas Mann House Parnidis Dune - Day 5
Klaipda to Liepja
Start the morning with a stroll through Palanga, a spa town with a long beach and elegant villas. You'll cross into Latvia and hike through Pape Nature Park's landscape, visit a reserve with wild horses and aurochs, then have a picnic with regional snacks along the way. The day ends in the harbor town of Liepja.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Picnic with regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Palanga spa town with long beach and villas
- Hike through Pape Nature Park (easy, 2-3 km, approximately 1 hour, flat)
- Visit reserve for wild horses and aurochs in Pape Nature Park
- Snack picnic with regional specialties
Landmarks Palanga Pape Nature Park - Day 6
Liepja to Riga
You'll tour Liepja's town center with Rose Square, the beach park, and the Karosta district featuring St. Nicholas cathedral. From there you head toward Riga with a stop in Kuldga to see historic architecture and Europe's widest waterfall. You pass through Jrmala with its beaches and villas before arriving in Riga by evening. Two nights here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Liepja town center including Rose Square, beach park and Karosta district
- Visit to naval cathedral of St. Nicholas in Liepja
- Stop in Kuldga to see historic architecture and widest waterfall in Europe
- Pass through Jrmala with long sandy beaches and villas
Landmarks Liepja Old Town Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas Kuldga Jrmala - Day 7
Riga
Walk through Riga's UNESCO Old Town and see the Blackheads' House, view the cathedral exterior, and cross Town Hall Square through craftsmen's alleyways. You'll visit Eastern Europe's largest Central Market and taste various Latvian specialties during a tasting session. Your afternoon is open for museums, parks, the art nouveau district, or local cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Latvian specialties tasting session)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Riga Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Blackheads' House, cathedral exterior, Town Hall Square and craftsmen's alleyways
- Visit to Central Market - largest in Eastern Europe
- Latvian specialties tasting session at Central Market
Optional Activities
- Museum visits
- Park exploration
- Art nouveau district exploration
- Café visits
Landmarks Riga Old Town Blackheads' House Riga Cathedral Town Hall Square Central Market - Day 8
Riga to Csis
You head to Gauja National Park, known locally as 'Latvian Switzerland', and hike through forests along red sandstone cliffs with views from Paradise Hill. You'll visit Turaida Castle towering above the river. In the afternoon you reach Csis, an old Hanseatic town with picturesque alleys and historic buildings. Two nights here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Gauja National Park (easy, 6 km, approximately 2 hours, +/- 50 m elevation gain)
- View from Paradise Hill in Gauja National Park
- Visit to Turaida Castle
Landmarks Gauja National Park Paradise Hill Turaida Castle Csis - Day 9
Csis
Morning hike along the Amata River through wild and romantic landscape. Later you'll explore a sandstone cave in Ligatne and meet a local winemaking family to learn their process. You'll taste traditionally made wines before heading back to Csis.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along Amata River through wild and romantic landscape (easy, 4 km, approximately 1 hour, +/- 50 m elevation gain)
- Visit to sandstone cave in Ligatne
- Wine tasting and introduction to winemaking with local winemaking family
Landmarks Amata River Ligatne Sandstone Cave - Day 10
Csis to Lahemaa National Park
Start at rgu Rock, the largest sandstone wall in the Baltic States, and hike along impressive cliffs overlooking Gauja Valley. You cross into Estonia and arrive in Tartu, a lively university city where you can grab coffee and explore on your own. By evening you continue to Lahemaa National Park for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along Ārgu Rock cliffs (easy, 2.3 km, approximately 1 hour, +/- 200 m elevation gain)
- Visit to café in Tartu
- Exploration time in Tartu
Landmarks Ārgu Rock Gauja Valley Tartu Lahemaa National Park - Day 11
Lahemaa National Park
You'll hike the Beaver Trail to the fishing village of Altja, passing typical coastal farms where beavers might appear. Later you walk through Viru high moor on wooden footbridges that wind through marshland. Climb the observation tower for wide views across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike Beaver Trail to Altja fishing village (easy, 6 km, approximately 2 hours, +/- 50 m elevation gain)
- Walk through Viru high moor on wooden footbridges (easy, 3.5 km, approximately 1 hour)
- Visit observation tower in Viru high moor for wide views
Landmarks Lahemaa National Park Altja Viru High Moor - Day 12
Tallinn
Walk through Tallinn's medieval Old Town, a UNESCO site, visiting Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Town Hall Square. Your afternoon is free to wander the creative Kalamaja district with galleries, markets and street art. You'll have dinner together in the evening to celebrate finishing the trip. One night in Tallinn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner together)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tallinn medieval Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Town Hall Square
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Kalamaja district with galleries, markets and street art
Landmarks Tallinn Old Town Toompea Castle Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Town Hall Square Kalamaja District - Day 13
Departure
Take public transport to Tallinn Airport for your return flight to Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
