Itinerary
- Day 1
Tallinn
You'll arrive in Tallinn around 6pm and meet your tour leader and the rest of the group. That evening, there's a welcome dinner with an authentic Estonian medieval menu based on 15th-century documents, and you'll have a craft beer tasting to go along with it.
- Meals
- Dinner (Estonian medieval menu sourced from authentic 15th-century documents with craft beer tasting)
Included Activities
- Group meeting and orientation with tour leader
- Estonian medieval dinner with craft beer tasting
- Day 2
Tallinn
After breakfast, you'll take a two-hour guided walk through Tallinn's medieval old town, hitting Toompea Palace and Castle, Town Hall Square, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Later, you'll go behind the scenes at Tallinn Opera House to check out the main stage, costume department, and scene-painting workshop. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Telliskivi Creative City, the Seaplane Harbour Museum, or Balti Jaama market.
Included Activities
- Two-hour walking tour of Tallinn medieval highlights
- Guided behind-the-scenes tour of Tallinn Opera House including main stage, costume department, and scene-painting workshop
Optional Activities
- Visit Telliskivi Creative City
- Visit Seaplane Harbour Museum
- Visit Balti Jaama market
Landmarks Toompea Palace and Castle Town Hall Square Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Tallinn Opera House Telliskivi Creative City Seaplane Harbour Museum Balti Jaama market 
- Day 3
Tallinn to Riga - Saulkrasti
Head out from Tallinn toward Latvia's capital, Riga. Along the way, you'll stop in Parnu at Jaanihanso Cidery for a tour and tasting of Estonia's first natural cider. After grabbing lunch on your own, the route continues to Saulkrasti where there's time for a coastal walk along the Gulf of Riga. By evening you'll arrive at Birini Manor, and there's a lake right there if you want to swim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jaanihanso Cidery tour and tasting
- Coastal walk in Saulkrasti (4mi/6km)
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the lake at Birini Manor (summer)
- Other optional activities at Birini Manor
Landmarks Jaanihanso Cidery Saulkrasti Gulf of Riga - Day 4
Riga
This morning you'll take a guided bus tour through Riga's Art Nouveau District, which has over 750 art nouveau buildings (the most in the world). After that, you'll walk through the Old Town visiting Riga Castle, the Lutheran Dome Cathedral, St Peter's Church, and the Swedish Gate from 1698. You'll taste Riga black balsam at a traditional bar, then check out the Central Market with a local tasting included. The rest of your day is free, and the hotel spa is available if you want to relax.
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Art Nouveau District
- Walking tour of Old Town including Riga Castle, Lutheran Dome Cathedral, St Peter's Church, and Swedish Gate
- Shot of Riga black balsam in traditional bar
- Visit to Central Market with tasting of local products
Optional Activities
- Hotel spa visit
Landmarks Art Nouveau District Riga Castle Lutheran Dome Cathedral St Peter's Church Swedish Gate Central Market - Day 5
Riga to Jūrmala
Catch a 30-minute train from Riga Central Station to Jurmala, a seaside resort town with a lot of character. The day's yours to structure however you like. Walk around and see the Jugendstil wooden architecture, or just relax in the pine forests and along the golden dunes. Swimming in the sea is an option depending on weather. Later, head back to Riga for dinner and then spend some time unwinding at the hotel spa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey to Jūrmala
- Exploration of Jugendstil wooden architecture
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the sea
- Relaxation in pine forests and dunes
Landmarks Jūrmala Riga Central Station - Day 6
Riga to Vilnius
You'll travel 3.5 hours to Kaunas, Lithuania, where you'll walk through the old town and see its 13th-century castle, Old Town Hall, and Cathedral Basilica. After lunch, you'll visit the Stumbras Museum about spirits and Lithuanian distillery history with a tasting included. Then it's on to Vilnius where you'll check into your hotel in the Old Town and can use the spa facilities (pool, sauna, and relaxation areas).
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Kaunas Old Town including 13th-century castle, Old Town Hall, and Cathedral Basilica
- Visit to Stumbras Museum with history and tasting
Optional Activities
- Hotel spa facilities visit
Landmarks Kaunas Old Town Kaunas Castle Cathedral Basilica Stumbras Museum 
- Day 7
Vilnius and Trakai
Start with a walking tour of Vilnius's UNESCO Old Town, visiting the Gate of Dawn with its Virgin Mary icon, the Orthodox Cathedral of All Saints, Cathedral Square, and the Jewish Quarter. You'll also see Vilnius University's buildings and then head to Užupis, a creative district with its own anthem and constitution, known for art and festivals. Later, you'll travel to Trakai for a scenic boat ride around Trakai Island Castle on Lake Galvė. That evening, return to Vilnius for a farewell dinner featuring Lithuanian medieval cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring dishes reflecting the culinary history of Lithuania back to the Middle Ages)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of UNESCO-listed Vilnius Old Town including Gate of Dawn, Orthodox Cathedral of All Saints, Cathedral Square, and Jewish Quarter
- Visit to Vilnius University architectural complex
- Exploration of Užupis creative district
- Scenic boat trip on Lake Galvė around Trakai Island Castle
- Farewell dinner featuring Lithuanian medieval cuisine
Landmarks Vilnius Old Town Gate of Dawn Orthodox Cathedral of All Saints Cathedral Square Jewish Quarter Vilnius University Užupis Trakai Island Castle 
- Day 8
Departure
Your tour wraps up after you've explored all three Baltic capitals and experienced medieval dining and the castle by water. If you're interested, you can talk to your sales representative about extension options to keep going.
Optional Activities
- Tour extension options
