Itinerary
- Day 1
Vilnius
You'll arrive in Vilnius and take public transport from the airport to your hotel. This gives you time to settle in and get oriented before things really get going.
- Day 2
Vilnius
Meet up with your guide and group for a walking tour through Vilnius's old town, stopping at the Gate of Dawn and St. Anne's Church. After that, you'll head to Užupis, the creative district, and then you've got the rest of the day free to walk around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vilnius old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Gate of Dawn
- Walking tour of Pilies Street historical monuments
- Visit Town Hall Square
- Visit St. Anne's Church
- Visit Užupis artists' quarter
Landmarks Gate of Dawn St. Anne's Church Town Hall Square Pilies Street Užupis River Neris - Day 3
Vilnius - Siauliai - Riga
After breakfast you'll head to Trakai Castle, which sits on an island in a lake, and take a boat trip around it while trying kibinai, a local pastry. Later you'll stop at the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai, a UNESCO site with over 100,000 crosses, then cross into Latvia to see the gardens at Rundale Baroque Castle before ending in Riga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Kibinai with broth tasting during boat trip around Trakai castle)
Included Activities
- Visit Trakai moated castle
- Walking tour of Trakai castle and national park
- Boat trip around Trakai castle with kibinai tasting
- Visit Hill of Crosses (UNESCO Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage)
- Visit Rundale Baroque Castle gardens
Landmarks Trakai Castle Trakai National Park Hill of Crosses Rundale Castle - Day 4
Riga
You'll take a guided tour of Riga's old town, checking out the cathedral, St. Peter's Church with its tall tower, the Blackheads' House, and the Freedom Monument. Then head to the Central Market, Eastern Europe's largest, where you can sample Latvian cheeses, pickled vegetables, fish, and smoked meats. The afternoon is yours to explore more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Latvian specialties tasting at Central Market (cheese, pickled vegetables, fish, smoked meat))
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Riga old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit cathedral (exterior tour)
- Visit St. Peter's Church
- Visit Blackheads' House
- Visit old city wall
- Visit Freedom Monument
- Visit Central Market
- Latvian food tasting at Central Market (cheese, pickled vegetables, fish, smoked meat)
Optional Activities
- Organ concert in the cathedral (approximately €15 per person, payable on site)
Landmarks Riga Cathedral St. Peter's Church Blackheads' House Town Hall Square Freedom Monument Central Market - Day 5
Riga - Gauja National Park - Pärnu - Tallinn
On the drive to Tallinn, you'll stop at Gauja National Park to see the river winding through valleys and visit Gutmann cave. Later you'll reach Pärnu, an Estonian harbor town where you can walk the old town or grab coffee at a café before arriving in Tallinn in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gauja National Park
- Visit Gutmann sandstone cave
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Pärnu old town
- Visit café in Pärnu
Landmarks Gauja National Park Gutmann sandstone cave Pärnu - Day 6
Tallinn
Your guide will take you along Tallinn's medieval city walls and show you Toompea Castle, the cathedral, and Town Hall Square. In the afternoon, check out Telliskivi Creative City for shops and studios, or browse Balti Jaama market for food and handicrafts at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Tallinn
- Walk along city walls
- Visit Toompea Castle (exterior tour)
- Visit Cathedral (exterior tour)
- Visit Town Hall Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Telliskivi Creative City
- Browse Balti Jaama Turg market
Landmarks Toompea Castle Tallinn Cathedral Town Hall Square City Walls of Tallinn Telliskivi Creative City Balti Jaama Turg - Day 7
Tallinn - Lahemaa National Park - Helsinki
You'll hike through Lahemaa National Park, walking sandy beaches, seeing waterfalls, and crossing wooden paths through marshland. You'll also visit Altja, a 400-year-old fishing village. After returning to Tallinn, you'll take the ferry to Helsinki, a crossing that takes about 2 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lahemaa National Park
- Easy hike in Lahemaa National Park
- Visit Altja fishing village
- Walk along wooden paths through marshland
Landmarks Lahemaa National Park Altja - Day 8
Helsinki to Stockholm
Take a morning tour of Helsinki starting at the harbor, walking the Esplanade to see Parliament, Finlandia Hall, the Market Square, and the Sibelius Monument. Around lunch you'll visit the Old Market Hall for Finnish salmon soup. Later you'll board the overnight ferry to Stockholm, which takes about 17 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Finnish salmon soup at Old Market Hall)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Helsinki
- Walk along Esplanade
- Visit Parliament
- Visit Finlandia Hall
- Visit Market Square
- Visit Sibelius Monument
- Visit Old Market Hall
- Finnish salmon soup at Old Market Hall
Optional Activities
- A-Class cabin upgrade from Helsinki to Stockholm with sea view (supplement: €95 per person in double cabin or €135 in single cabin; bookable on request)
Landmarks Esplanade Parliament of Finland Finlandia Hall Market Square Sibelius Monument Old Market Hall - Day 9
Stockholm
You'll arrive in Stockholm around 09:30 and explore Gamla Stan with its narrow streets and old buildings, then see the royal palace, cathedral, and the impressive Stadshuset. Have a Swedish fika (coffee and cinnamon bun) during the day. The afternoon is free, and you'll gather for a farewell dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Classic Swedish fika with coffee and cinnamon bun), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Gamla Stan
- Visit Royal Palace (exterior tour)
- Visit Cathedral (exterior tour)
- Visit Stadshuset
- Swedish fika (coffee and cinnamon bun)
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Gamla Stan Royal Palace Stockholm Cathedral Stadshuset - Day 10
Stockholm
Head to Stockholm airport by public transport and take your return flight back to Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
