Baltic Adventures in 14 days
Get ready for a 14-day escorted tour through the Baltic countries! This tour combines history, nature, and culture, offering an unforgettable journey through stunning Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. With guaranteed departure tour explore the Medieval charm, modern flair, and cultural gems of the Baltic region along with breath-taking landscapes.
Start in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, to explore its most famous highlights and top destinations before heading to Tartu, a vibrant university town known for its rich history, classical architecture, and youthful energy.
Cross into Latvia, with stops in several cities to experience the country fully. From European Romanticism and Baroque-style Basilica to picturesque classical estates, local beer bravery, ceramics workshop, and historical centres – Latvia has it all.
Next, arrive in Lithuania, where the natural landscape in Aukstaitija National Park with lakes, forests, and hills provides breath-taking views. Discover Vilnius through its panoramic views and narrow Old Town streets with historical buildings. Enjoy short tours of Kaunas and Klaipeda to admire their elegant Old Towns before travelling by ferry to reach the peaceful resort town of Nida on the Curonian Spit, a retreat surrounded by natural beauty.
The journey continues back through Latvia, discovering Liepaja, the magnificent Rundale Palace, and Riga, the capital of Latvia with architectural treasures of Art Nouveau district and Medieval Old Town.
Highlights include walking tours through historic old towns, visits to majestic castles, and beautiful national parks. Experience the art, traditions, and beautiful flavours of the region. With a perfect mix of guided tours and optional activities, the Baltic Adventure tour uncovers the rich history and stunning beauty of the Baltics.
You are free to choose a more relaxed mode of this program (basic tour) or book additional excursions, national dinners, experiences and enjoy more intensive tour program.
From €1795 per person.
What's Included
- 13 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels
- 13 x buffet breakfast
- Dinners at Grasi manor and Svente manor restaurants
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
- Personalised welcome package
- Portage at hotels
- Service of English-German speaking bi-lingual tour escort on all tours (assisted by local guides for Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius city tours)
- Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
- Entrances to Poltsamaa Castle, Stameriena Palace, Cesvaine beer brewery, Aglona Basilica, ceramics show-room in Preili, Slutiski village, Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils and Rundale Palace
Tour Program
Day 1: Arrival Tallinn
Arrival in Tallinn, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olumpia**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Day 2: Tallinn
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The morning walking tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we Tallinn Town Hall, Great Guild Hall, Toompea with its Castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Mary’s Cathedral. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.
Day 3: Tallinn – Lahemaa – Tallinn
This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 13th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.
Day 4: Tallinn – Tartu
We continue to Tartu, the historic university town where Estonia gained its statehood. En route, we stop at Põltsamaa Castle, one of Estonia’s notable medieval castle complexes, known for its rich history and picturesque setting. Upon arrival in Tartu, we explore the charming Old Town and visit the famous University of Tartu, founded in 1632. Check in at Hotel Dorpat**** or a similar.
Day 5: Tartu – Grasi
Departing from Tartu, we head south and in Latvia our first stop is in Aluksne. From there soon we reach Stameriena - the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. After the visit, we continue to Cesvaine where we visit the small, private Cesvaine beer brewery and are invited to test the produce. Later in the afternoon we arrive to Grasi Manor***, a picturesque classicism style estate in the middle of Latvia. This evening offers a dinner at Grasi Manor.
Day 6: Grasi - Aglona - Svente
Today we discover the cultural and historical treasures of Latvia’s Latgale region. Our journey begins in Preiļi, where we visit a traditional ceramics workshop and the elegant Preiļi Castle. We then continue to Aglona, one of Latvia’s most important pilgrimage sites, renowned for its spiritual heritage and impressive basilica. Afterwards, we visit Slutišķi Old Believers Village, where we gain insight into the traditions and lifestyle of the Old Believers community. In the evening, we arrive in Svente for overnight accommodation and dinner at Hotel Svente Manor****.
Day 7: Svente – Daugavpils – Vilnius
The day begins with a visit to Daugavpils, including the impressive Daugavpils Fortress and the renowned Mark Rothko Art Centre, dedicated to the celebrated artist Mark Rothko. We then continue southwards into Lithuania and around midday arrive at Aukštaitija National Park, a beautiful region of lakes, rivulets, and streams nestled among forests and rolling hills. We explore the park on a gentle walk through its scenic landscapes and visit the charming lakeside village of Palūšė, famous for its traditional wooden church. Late in the afternoon, we continue towards Vilnius. Upon arrival, we check in at Hotel AC Marriott**** or a similar hotel.
Day 8: Vilnius
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes to Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers optional tour to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania where you will learn about the fortifications and the collection of armaments of the castle and palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.
Day 9: Vilnius
The morning offers optional visit to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights. The former office of the KGB Deputy Chief of Internal Prison on the museum's first floor includes an exhibition of documents, photographs, maps and other items depicting the Sovietisation of the region in 1940-1941. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele is on our program.
Day 10: Vilnius – Kaunas – Nida
Departing from Vilnius we head to Western part of Lithuania. En route we do a stop in Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania, to admire the beautiful Old Town and the elegant white Baroque Town Hall. After short walking tour in Klaipeda, we take ferry to reach Curonian Spit before reaching Nida resort town. Check in at Hotel Nerija****. The evening offers optional authentic fisherman dinner at "Tik Pas Jona".
Day 11: Nida – Liepaja
The morning is reserved for a half-day optional tour of the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Tour takes us to the spectacular Parnidis Dune and Naglis Dune, the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and Thomas Mann's summerhouse. In early afternoon we head towards Liepaja where we arrive in early afternoon and check in at Hotel Art Roma****. The evening offers an optional casual dinner at a beach café Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach.
Day 12: Liepaja – Riga
Liepaja takes its name from the numerous linden trees in the city. We start the day with a short stroll in the Old Town with the Trinity Church and we visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. We now continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Latvia to reach Riga at late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Monika Centrum**** or similar.
Day 13: Riga
Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Day 14: Riga Departure
Optional transfer to the airport.