Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Riga
You'll arrive in Riga and get transferred to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija or a similar property. After checking in, there's a welcome meeting to kick things off and get oriented with the group.
- Start point
- Riga, Latvia (your hotel)
- Meals
- Welcome Meeting (Champagne-cocktail or juice)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija (EUR 55.00 for private car 1-3 persons, EUR 75.00 for private minivan 4-7 persons)
- Day 2
Riga
This morning includes a walking tour through Riga's Art Nouveau district and Old Town, where the architecture really shows the city's character. You've got flexibility in the afternoon and evening to either head out to Jurmala seaside resort or catch an organ concert at the Dome Cathedral, depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Art Nouveau district and Old Town
Optional Activities
- 4-hour excursion to Jurmala (EUR 40.00 pp)
- Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral (EUR 35.00 pp)
Landmarks Riga Castle Dome Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gate The Three Brothers Large Guild Hall Small Guild Hall Freedom Monument Jurmala - Day 3
Sigulda
You can opt for a day trip to Gauja National Park and Sigulda to see the historic castles and landscapes, or spend the afternoon at the Ethnographical Open-Air Museum instead to get a feel for 18th century country life. Both options let you experience medieval Latvia in different ways.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park (EUR 60.00 pp)
- 3-hour excursion to Ethnographical Open Air Museum (EUR 45.00 pp)
Landmarks Gauja National Park Turaida Castle Sigulda Episcopal Castle Castle of the Knights of the Sword Ethnographical Open-Air Museum - Day 4
Riga to Tallinn
The drive takes you along the coastal highway to Parnu, Estonia, where you'll have a short tour of this resort town. Then you'll head through North Estonian forests, arriving in Tallinn by early afternoon. Check in happens at Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia or similar.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Short tour of Parnu
Landmarks Parnu - Day 5
Tallinn
A sightseeing tour covers Tallinn's medieval Old Town, walking around the old city walls and visiting historic landmarks. Later you can choose between an optional visit to Kadriorg Park and the KUMU art museum, or join a medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv in the evening if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour around medieval city walls and Old Town
- Entrance to Great Guild Hall
Optional Activities
- 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU (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 - Day 6
Tallinn to Helsinki
You can start with an optional 6-hour trip to Lahemaa National Park if you're interested, which includes stops at Palmse Manor, Sagadi Manor, and the 16th-century Vihula Manor where there's a Vodka Museum to check out. After grabbing lunch, you'll head back to Tallinn and catch a ferry across to Helsinki, so you'll get some nice views of the Finnish archipelago during the crossing. Once you arrive in Helsinki, a transfer takes you to your hotel for check-in.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki with archipelago views
Optional Activities
- 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park including visits to Palmse Manor, Sagadi Manor, and Vihula Manor with Vodka Museum
Landmarks Lahemaa National Park Palmse Manor Sagadi Manor Vihula Manor - Day 7
Helsinki
A sightseeing tour shows you Helsinki's mix of Western and Eastern influences, covering the historic harbor, Senate Square, and other notable landmarks. The afternoon opens up an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, an 18th-century sea fortress sitting on an island just offshore.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Helsinki
Optional Activities
- 3-hour excursion with water bus to Suomenlinna Fortress (EUR 65.00 pp)
Landmarks Senate Square Lutheran Cathedral Mannerheim Street Parliament Building Finlandia Hall Sibelius Monument Church-in-the-Rock Suomenlinna Fortress - Day 8
Helsinki to Lappeenranta
You'll take a train to Lappeenranta, arriving around midday. After checking in at Hotel Scandic Patria or similar, an afternoon walking tour takes you through the historic Old Town and fortress area. Then comes an evening cruise on Lake Saimaa and the Saimaa Canal, which is really the highlight of this day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Afternoon walking tour of Lappeenranta
- Evening cruise on Lake Saimaa and Saimaa Canal
Landmarks Lappeenranta Fortress Lake Saimaa Saimaa Canal - Day 9
Lappeenranta to Helsinki
Lappeenranta is yours to explore at your own pace today. Your hotel sits between the Old Town and the port area, and both are easy to walk to from there. You can browse the local boutiques around town, try some traditional Karelian food, or just sit by the port and take in the scenery. Later in the afternoon, head to the train station and catch your train back to Helsinki, arriving early in the evening, then transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Optional Activities
- Explore Lappeenranta Old Town on your own
- Shopping in local boutiques
- Dining on Karelian cuisine
- Enjoy views and atmosphere at the port area
- Day 10
Departure from Helsinki
Your time in Helsinki wraps up today. There's an optional transfer to the airport available when you're ready to depart.
- End point
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (airport)
Optional Activities
- Transfer Hotel Glo Art to airport (EUR 90.00 for private car 1-3 persons, EUR 120.00 for private minivan 4-7 persons)
