Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Riga
You'll arrive in Riga by flight and head straight to your hotel on your own to get settled. This gives you time to drop your bags, freshen up, and get oriented to the city at your own pace.
- Day 2
Vilnius
Early morning transfer to Vilnius with an English-speaking guide, then you'll meet your German-speaking guide for the day. Start at Vilnius Cathedral, which blends Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, then take a panoramic tour hitting Gediminas Avenue, the Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, St. Anne's Church, and the Orthodox Cathedral. Later you'll visit the Amber Art Center to see how prehistoric fossils and amber are processed. Wander through Uzupis district checking out its cafes, galleries and boutiques with city views. Stop by Antakalnis Cemetery and St. Peter and Paul Church, which has roughly 2,000 interior statues and reliefs. Head back to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Typical dinner, 1 glass of beer or wine included (3 course menu))
Included Activities
- Visit Vilnius Cathedral
- Panoramic tour of Vilnius including Gediminas Avenue, Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, St. Anne's Church, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Orthodox Cathedral of Theotokos
- Visit Amber Art Center
- Explore Republic of Uzupis
- Visit Antakalnis Cemetery
- Visit St. Peter and Paul Church
Landmarks Vilnius Cathedral Gediminas Avenue Presidential Palace Vilnius University St. Anne's Church Church of St. Francis of Assisi Orthodox Cathedral of Theotokos Uzupis Antakalnis Cemetery St. Peter and Paul Church 
- Day 3
Kaunas - Neringa
After breakfast, you're off to Trakai to see the medieval castle on a lake peninsula. Then continue to Kaunas, Lithuania's former capital, for a panoramic tour of the historic center and Jewish heritage sites. Visit the largest baroque monastery built in the 17th century. In the afternoon, take a ferry to Smyltune and head to Juodkrante village. Walk through the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with sand dunes and pine forests. Explore Nida village, check out Thomas Mann's house, and climb the 52-metre Parnidis Dune for views. Travel to Klaipeda for the night and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Restaurant (2-course menu)), Dinner (3 course menu)
Included Activities
- Visit Trakai Castle
- Panoramic tour of Kaunas historic center
- Visit monastery complex in Kaunas
- Ferry trip to Smyltune
- Visit Juodkrante village
- Explore Curonian Spit
- Tour of Nida with Thomas Mann's house and Parnidis Dune
Landmarks Trakai Castle Kaunas Historic Center Monastery Complex in Kaunas Juodkrante Curonian Spit Nida Thomas Mann's House Parnidis Dune 
- Day 4
Siauliai - Rundale - Riga
Start with breakfast exploring Klaipeda, Lithuania's third largest city with its harbor and trading history. See Klaipeda Fort and the 15th century castle in the old town with half-timbered houses. Head to Siauliai for the Hill of Crosses, an important pilgrimage site with over 100,000 crosses. Continue to Rundale to see the baroque residence of the Duke of Courland with French gardens and rococo halls. Travel back to Riga for accommodation and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (3 course menu)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Klaipeda
- Visit Klaipeda Fort
- Visit 15th century Klaipeda Castle
- Visit Hill of Crosses
- Visit Rundale Castle
Landmarks Klaipeda Fort Klaipeda Castle Hill of Crosses Rundale Castle 
- Day 5
Riga and Jurmala
After breakfast, explore Riga's historic center starting with Riga Castle, the medieval city wall, House of the Three Brothers, St. Peter's Church and Riga Cathedral. Stop at the Central Market Hall, the largest market in the Baltic States, housed in former Zeppelin hangars. Check out the Art Nouveau complex with its protected facades. In the afternoon, head to Jurmala, a seaside resort with sandy beaches, pine forests and wooden houses. You'll have a typical dinner at a central restaurant, then take a panoramic night tour seeing the city's medieval atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical dinner in the center of Riga (3-course menu))
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of historic center of Riga
- Visit Central Market Hall
- Visit Art Nouveau district
- Visit Jurmala
Landmarks Riga Castle Medieval City Wall of Riga House of the Three Brothers St. Peter's Church Riga Cathedral Central Market Hall Art Nouveau district Jurmala - Day 6
Sigulda and Cesis
After breakfast, depart for Sigulda to discover Gauja National Park with its rolling hills, forests and historic castles. See Sigulda's New Castle and the Old Castle ruins from 1207. Visit Turaida Castle across the Gauja River with its surrounding park and Livonian Cemetery. Have lunch with regional products on a typical Latvian farm. Stop in Cesis, Latvia's third oldest city, for a quick tour of its medieval castle and charming alleyways. Depart for Tallinn and settle into your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with regional products on a typical Latvian farm), Dinner (3 course menu)
Included Activities
- Visit Gauja National Park
- Sigulda panoramic visit with New and Old Castles
- Visit Turaida Castle
- Farm visit with lunch
- City tour of Cesis
Landmarks Gauja National Park New Sigulda Castle Old Sigulda Castle Turaida Castle Livonian Cemetery Cesis 
- Day 7
Tallinn and Return to Riga
Begin with breakfast and explore Tallinn, Estonia's capital on the Gulf of Finland. Visit the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Pirita and Kadriorg, see the Russalka Monument, St. Birgitta's Monastery and Kadriorg Park with its baroque castle from Peter the Great's era. Walk through Kalamaja, a maritime quarter with wooden buildings and the Maritime Museum. Explore Telliskivi district with its galleries and cafes. Grab street food at Balti Jaama Market. Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and its bells. Stroll through Cathedral Hill and the Lower Town with Town Hall Square and St. Mary's Cathedral. Transfer back to Riga and your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (3 course menu)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Tallinn
- Visit Russalka Monument
- Visit St. Birgitta's Monastery
- Visit Kadriorg Park with baroque castle
- Explore Kalamaja quarter with Maritime Museum
- Explore Telliskivi district
- Visit Balti Jaama Market
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Walk through Cathedral Hill and Lower Town with Town Hall Square and St. Mary's Cathedral
Landmarks Tallinn Old Town Russalka Monument St. Birgitta's Monastery Kadriorg Park Kadriorg Palace Kalamaja Quarter Maritime Museum Telliskivi District Balti Jaama Market Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Town Hall Square St. Mary's Cathedral 
- Day 8
Departure from Riga
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your flight home on your own without a guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
