Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tallinn
You'll arrive in Tallinn and head to your hotel to check in. After getting settled, you'll meet your tour escort and have the evening to yourself. This gives you a chance to rest up before diving into the trip.
- Meals
- Welcome meeting (Champagne-cocktail or juice)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olumpia or similar (EUR 55.00 for private car 1-3 persons, EUR 75.00 for private van 4-7 persons)
- Day 2
Tallinn
This morning starts with a sightseeing tour through Tallinn's medieval Old Town. You'll walk along the old city walls and visit Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The medieval Town Hall and Great Guild Hall round out the morning. In the afternoon, there's an optional trip to Kadriorg Park and KUMU Art Museum if you prefer, or you can stay and have an optional medieval dinner instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of medieval Old Town including old medieval city walls, Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall, and Great Guild Hall
Optional Activities
- 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU award-winning Estonian Art museum (EUR 45.00 pp)
- Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv (EUR 50.00 pp)
Landmarks Toompea Castle Dome Church Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Old Town Hall Great Guild Hall Kadriorg Park KUMU Art Museum - Day 3
Lahemaa National Park
There's an optional full-day excursion to Lahemaa National Park if you want to venture out. You'll see Palmse Manor with its family history, then head to Sagadi Manor. The route includes the 13th century Vihula Manor and a stop at the Vodka Museum. It's a good way to experience Estonia's countryside and cultural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park with a visit to Palmse Manor and Vodka Museum in Vihula Manor (EUR 80.00 pp)
Landmarks Lahemaa National Park Palmse Manor Sagadi Manor Vihula Manor Vodka Museum - Day 4
Tallinn to Tartu
You'll travel to Tartu, a university town where Estonia gained its independence. The Old Town has plenty of character to explore, and you can visit the University that was founded back in 1632. Later in the afternoon, there's an optional visit to the Estonia National Museum if you're interested in learning about Estonian culture from the Ice Age to today.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Tartu Old Town and University founded in 1632
Optional Activities
- Visit to Estonia National Museum dedicated to Estonian cultural history and everyday life (timing and price not specified)
Landmarks University of Tartu Estonia National Museum - Day 5
Tartu to Grasi Manor, Latvia
Heading south from Tartu into Latvia, you'll stop in Aluksne first. Then it's on to Stameriena, which has connections to Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Cesvaine comes next with a visit to a small private beer brewery where you can try local products. You'll finish the day at Grasi Manor estate where dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Dinner (Dinner at Grasi Manor restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stameriena Palace
- Visit to Cesvaine beer brewery with tasting
- Dinner at Grasi Manor restaurant
Landmarks Stameriena Palace Cesvaine beer brewery Grasi Manor - Day 6
Grasi Manor to Daugavpils
After leaving Grasi, you'll visit the late baroque Aglona Basilica and a ceramics workshop that shows off Latgalian culture. Daugavpils, Latvia's second largest city, is next on the itinerary. There you'll see the historical center and the 19th century Daugavpils Fortress, plus the Mark Rothko Art Centre with its abstract expressionist works. You'll stay at Sventes Manor just outside the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit to Aglona Basilica
- Visit to ceramics workshop in Preili
- Tour of Daugavpils historical centre
- Visit to Daugavpils Fortress
- Visit to Mark Rothko Art Centre
Landmarks Aglona Basilica Daugavpils Fortress Mark Rothko Art Centre Sventes Manor - Day 7
Daugavpils to Vilnius, Lithuania
Heading south into Lithuania, you'll arrive at Aukstatija National Park with its lakes, streams, and forests. There's a light walk through the scenery to take in the landscape. You'll visit Paluse, a lakeside town known for its wooden church. Later in the afternoon, you'll head toward Vilnius and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Light walk through Aukstatija National Park
- Visit to Paluse and wooden church
Landmarks Aukstatija National Park Paluse - Day 8
Vilnius
Vilnius has over 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches, so there's plenty to see. You'll walk through Old Town hitting the main spots like Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, and the Old University. The Gates of Dawn rounds out the highlights. An optional afternoon tour to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania is available if you want more.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town including Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, Old University, and Gates of Dawn
Optional Activities
- 3-hour visit to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania (EUR 50.00 pp)
Landmarks Vilnius Cathedral Gediminas Tower Peter and Paul Church St. Anne's Church Old University Gates of Dawn The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania - Day 9
Trakai
The morning offers an optional visit to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, which covers the Sovietisation period from 1940 to 1941. In the afternoon, there's an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, to see the well-preserved castle on an island in Lake Galve. You can also arrange an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner in the evening if you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- 3-hour visit to Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (EUR 50.00 pp)
- 3-hour excursion to Trakai Castle (EUR 45.00 pp)
- Traditional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele (EUR 50.00 pp)
Landmarks Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights Trakai Castle Lake Galve - Day 10
Vilnius to Nida
You'll head west from Vilnius, first stopping in Kaunas, the former capital. The Old Town and elegant Baroque Town Hall are worth checking out. After a brief walk through Klaipeda, you'll take a ferry to reach the Curonian Spit before arriving in Nida, a resort town. There's an optional fisherman dinner available once you check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walking tour in Kaunas Old Town
- Ferry to Curonian Spit
Optional Activities
- Casual fisherman dinner at Tik Pas Jona tavern (EUR 40.00 pp)
Landmarks Kaunas Old Town Kaunas Town Hall Klaipeda - Day 11
Liepaja
An optional half-day tour covers the Curonian Spit, a 100 km stretch between the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon. Small fishing villages, pine forests, and sand dunes make up the landscape. You'll visit Parnidis Dune, Naglis Dune, Hill of Witches in Juodkrante, and Thomas Mann's summerhouse. Early afternoon you'll head to Liepaja with an optional casual beach dinner available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- 4-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit including Parnidis Dune, Naglis Dune, Hill of Witches, and Thomas Mann's summerhouse (EUR 50.00 pp)
- Casual dinner at beach café Red Sun Buffet on the sandy beach (EUR 40.00 pp)
Landmarks Curonian Spit Parnidis Dune Naglis Dune Hill of Witches Thomas Mann's summerhouse - Day 12
Liepaja to Riga
You'll start the morning walking through Liepaja's Old Town, where you can see the Trinity Church and get a feel for the historic core of the city. From there, head to Jurmala Park and check out the former Naval Port, which has an Orthodox Cathedral worth seeing. After that, you're driving through Southern Latvia toward Rundale Palace, where you'll have a guided tour to learn about the building and its history. The drive continues through the country, and you should arrive in Riga by late afternoon. Once there, you'll check into your hotel and have the evening to settle in or explore the immediate area near where you're staying.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Stroll in Liepaja Old Town
- Visit Trinity Church
- Visit Jurmala Park
- Visit former Naval Port area with Orthodox Cathedral
- Guided tour of Rundale Palace
Optional Activities
- Casual dinner on the beach in Liepaja: EUR 40.00 pp
- 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 40.00 pp
Landmarks Trinity Church Jurmala Park Orthodox Cathedral (Naval Port) Rundale Palace - Day 13
Riga
Riga was founded in 1201 and it shows with its mix of architectural styles. You'll walk through the Art Nouveau district and Old Town, seeing Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, and the Large and Small Guilds. The Freedom Monument is another key stop. Optionally, you can visit Jurmala seaside resort or catch an organ concert at Dome Cathedral in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Art Nouveau district and Old Town including Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guilds, and Freedom Monument
Optional Activities
- 4-hour excursion to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort (EUR 40.00 pp)
- Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral (timing and price not specified)
Landmarks Riga Castle Dome Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gate Three Brothers Large Guild Small Guild Freedom Monument Jurmala - Day 14
Departure
You'll depart Riga today with an optional transfer available to the airport if you need it.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to airport from Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete (EUR 55.00 for private car 1-3 persons, EUR 75.00 for private van 4-7 persons)
