Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and have the option to arrange a hotel transfer to get settled in. After checking in to your accommodation, you can rest and get acclimated to the city. This is a good time to explore your neighborhood a bit if you're not too tired from traveling.
- Start point
- Berlin, Germany (Hotel Maritim Arte Berlin**** or similar)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Hotel Maritim Arte Berlin or similar
- Day 2
Berlin
This morning you'll join a city sightseeing tour that takes you through Berlin's key landmarks. You'll see the Brandenburg Gate, walk by the Reichstag, check out the Victory Column, pass the Chancellery, and stroll along Unter den Linden boulevard. The afternoon is yours to explore Berlin at your own pace and find whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour including Kurfürstendamm, Victory Column (Siegessäule), Chancellery (Kanzleramt), Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and Unter den Linden
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Berlin
Landmarks Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Victory Column (Siegessäule) Chancellery (Kanzleramt) Unter den Linden Kurfürstendamm - Day 3
Berlin to Dresden
You'll travel to Dresden and check into your hotel, then head out on a walking tour through the city's historic center. The tour covers Neumarkt, the impressive Frauenkirche church, the Semper Opera house, Zwinger Palace, Brühl Terrace with its river views, and Augustus Bridge. By evening you'll have a good sense of Dresden's main attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Dresden
- City walking tour including Neumarkt, Frauenkirche, Semper Opera, Zwinger Palace, Brühl Terrace, and Augustus Bridge
Landmarks Frauenkirche Semper Opera Zwinger Palace Brühl Terrace Augustus Bridge Neumarkt 
- Day 4
Dresden to Wroclaw
You'll make your way to Wroclaw and explore the heart of the old city. During your tour you'll walk through Cathedral Island (Ostrow Tumski), see the UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall, spend time in the vibrant Old Market Square, visit St. Elizabeth's Church, and check out the medieval City Hall. It's a full day of history and architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Wroclaw
- City tour including Ostrow Tumski (Cathedral Island), Centennial Hall (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Old Market Square, St. Elizabeth's Church, and Gothic City Hall
Landmarks Ostrow Tumski (Cathedral Island) Centennial Hall Old Market Square St. Elizabeth's Church Gothic City Hall - Day 5
Wroclaw to Krakow
This morning you'll visit Wroclaw University's Museum to see the magnificent Baroque Hall of Aula Leopoldina. After that, you'll travel to Krakow and arrive in the afternoon to check in to your hotel. The journey between cities takes a few hours, so you'll have the rest of the day to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Museum of Wroclaw University including Baroque Hall of Aula Leopoldina, Oratorium Marianum, and Mathematical Tower
- Transfer to Krakow
Landmarks Museum of Wroclaw University - Day 6
Krakow
You'll take a walking tour through Krakow's Old Town and see St. Mary's Church, walk through Jagiellonian University, explore the Cloth Halls (a major market), and tour Wawel Castle with its cathedral. If you're interested, there's an optional afternoon excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine where you can descend into the underground chambers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town including St. Mary's Church, Jagiellonian University, Cloth Halls, Wawel Castle and Wawel Cathedral
- Entrance to Wawel Castle
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine (labyrinth of tunnels descending approximately 327 meters)
Landmarks Wawel Castle Wawel Cathedral St. Mary's Church Jagiellonian University Cloth Halls Wieliczka Salt Mine - Day 7
Krakow to Warsaw
You have a choice this morning: take an optional visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum or have free time to explore Krakow further. In the early afternoon you'll travel by train to Warsaw and check in to your hotel. The train journey takes several hours, so plan to grab lunch before or during the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Krakow railway station
- 2nd class train ticket to Warsaw
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum
- Free morning to explore Krakow
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum - Day 8
Warsaw
You'll tour Warsaw's reconstructed Old Town and follow the Royal Route to see significant sites. The tour includes the Royal Castle, St. John's Cathedral, Old Town Market Square, and the Barbican (a fortified defensive structure). In the afternoon you have the option to visit Royal Lazienki Park, and there's an optional evening Polish dinner available if you want to experience local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour including Royal Route, Old Town, Royal Castle, St. John's Cathedral, Old Town Market Square, and Barbican
- Entrance to St. John's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Afternoon excursion to Royal Lazienki Park with Palace on the Water
- Polish dinner at Restaurant Gospoda Kwiaty Polskie
Landmarks Royal Castle St. John's Cathedral Old Town Market Square Barbican Royal Lazienki Park Palace on the Water - Day 9
Warsaw to Bialystok
You'll travel through forested Eastern Poland heading toward the Podlasie region. You'll spend time at Bialowieza National Park and the European Bison Show Reserve, including a nature trail walk. After checking into your hotel, you'll visit Bialystok's landmark Branicki Palace in the late afternoon to see its baroque architecture and grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Bialowieza National Park
- Visit to European Bison Show Reserve
- Nature trail walk in Bialowieza forest
- Transfer to Bialystok
- Visit to Branicki Palace in Bialystok
Landmarks Bialowieza National Park European Bison Show Reserve Branicki Palace - Day 10
Bialystok to Vilnius
You'll depart for Vilnius and pass through some Lithuanian resort towns along the way. You'll stop in Kaunas (formerly the capital) to tour the Old Town and see the elegant white Baroque Town Hall before continuing on. You'll arrive in Vilnius in the late afternoon, giving you time to check in and grab dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop in Kaunas with tour of Old Town and Baroque Town Hall
- Transfer to Vilnius
Landmarks Kaunas Old Town Kaunas Baroque Town Hall 
- Day 11
Vilnius
You'll experience Vilnius's medieval heritage through a panoramic city tour followed by a walking tour of the Old Town. You'll visit Vilnius Cathedral, climb up to Gediminas Tower for views, see Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, the Old University, and the Gates of Dawn. There's an optional excursion to medieval Trakai Castle or an optional evening Lithuanian dinner if you want to extend your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour
- Walking tour of Old Town including Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, Old University, and Gates of Dawn
- Entrance to Peter and Paul Church
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Trakai (medieval capital with Trakai Castle on Lake Galve island)
- Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele
Landmarks Vilnius Cathedral Gediminas Tower Peter and Paul Church St. Anne's Church Old University Gates of Dawn Trakai Castle Lake Galve - Day 12
Vilnius to Riga
You'll visit the Hill of Crosses, a significant Catholic pilgrimage site in Lithuania with a unique spiritual atmosphere. Then you'll cross into Latvia to tour Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland with its elegant rooms and gardens. After that, you'll drive through rolling hills and arrive in Riga in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Hill of Crosses
- Guided tour of Rundale Palace
- Entrance to Rundale Palace
- Transfer to Riga
Landmarks Hill of Crosses Rundale Palace 
- Day 13
Riga
You'll explore Riga's varied architecture, starting with the Art Nouveau district and then the Old Town. The tour takes you to Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, various guilds buildings, and the Freedom Monument. In the afternoon you can optionally visit Jurmala beach resort or attend an evening organ concert in one of the churches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Art Nouveau district and Old Town
- Visit to Riga Castle
- Visit to Dome Cathedral
- Visit to St. Peter's Church
- Visit to Swedish Gate
- Visit to Three Brothers
- Visit to Large and Small Guilds
- Visit to Freedom Monument
- Entrance to medieval Great Guild Hall
Optional Activities
- Afternoon visit to Jurmala (vibrant Latvian sea resort with wooden architecture and sandy beaches)
- Organ concert at Dome Cathedral
Landmarks Riga Castle Dome Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gate Three Brothers Large Guild Small Guild Freedom Monument Jurmala 
- Day 14
Riga
You have optional activities available this day. In the morning, you can visit Gauja National Park and Sigulda to explore medieval Latvian ruins including Episcopal Castle and Knights of the Sword Castle. In the afternoon there's an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open-Air Museum where you can see how people lived in 18th century country settings. Both are optional, so you can also just relax in Riga if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning tour to Gauja National Park and Sigulda with medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida, ruins of Episcopal Castle, and ruins of Castle of the Knights of the Sword
- Afternoon visit to Ethnographical Open-Air Museum
Landmarks Gauja National Park Sigulda Turaida Castle Episcopal Castle Castle of the Knights of the Sword Ethnographical Open-Air Museum - Day 15
Riga to Tallinn
You'll travel along the coastal highway heading toward Tallinn. You'll stop in Parnu, an Estonian summer resort, for a short tour before continuing on. The drive takes you through North Estonian forests, and you'll arrive in Tallinn in the early afternoon, giving you time to check in and explore a bit before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short tour of Parnu resort
- Transfer to Tallinn
Landmarks Parnu - Day 16
Tallinn
You'll tour medieval Tallinn's old city walls and explore the Old Town on foot. You'll visit Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the medieval Town Hall, and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon you have the option to visit Kadriorg Park and the award-winning KUMU art museum, or there's an optional medieval dinner available. This is a good day to soak in the city's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour around old medieval city walls and into Old Town
- Visit to Toompea Castle
- Visit to Dome Church
- Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit to medieval Old Town Hall
- Entrance to Great Guild Hall
Optional Activities
- Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park and KUMU (Estonian art museum with classic and contemporary fine art collections)
- Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv
Landmarks Toompea Castle Dome Church Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Old Town Hall Great Guild Hall Kadriorg Park KUMU - Day 17
Tallinn
This is your final day, and you have the option to arrange a transfer to the airport. Take time to pack and say goodbye to the Baltic region. If you have a late flight, you might grab a final coffee or walk through your hotel's neighborhood one more time before heading to the airport.
- End point
- Tallinn, Harju, Estonia (Tallinn Airport)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to airport
