Baltic Impressions in 11 days
Duration: 11 days · Countries: 3 · Sights: 48
Tour Description
A fantastic 11-day tour through beautiful Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Rich in history, culture, and stunning landscapes, this tour promises an unforgettable experience! With guaranteed departure, it's the perfect opportunity to explore Baltic capitals, vibrant cities, and local traditions.
Starting in Riga, discover the Art Nouveau district and the Medieval Old Town, where every corner tells a story. Continue to Tallinn, with a refreshing stop in the summer resort city of Parnu for some sea air. Discover Tallinn city with stunning historical landmarks and modern urban life – galleries, museums, and shops. The tour continues to Tartu, an Estonian university city known for its history and youthful energy.
Crossing to Latvia, enjoy several stops in towns like Aluksne, Stameriena, Cesavine, and Aglona for local experiences such as local beer tasting, ceramic workshops, and stunning discoveries of European Romanticism, picturesque Classicism, late Baroque-style buildings.
The journey continues in Lithuania, beginning in Aukstaitija National Park. Picturesque nature with many lakes, forests, and hills invites to spend a relaxing day on a light walk before reaching Vilnius. The capital of Lithuania with more than 1.200 Medieval buildings and 48 churches always fascinates travellers around the world. Explore the city through its historical buildings and narrow streets of the Old Town.
Each day is filled with extraordinary experiences to discover the best of Baltic countries and leave a lifelong impression. With local history, charming architecture, and the delightful flavours of traditions – The Baltic region is the one to fall in love.
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 €1445 per person.
What's Included
- 10 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels
- 10 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
Tour Program
Day 1: Arrival Riga
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Day 2: 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 Nouveau 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 offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open-Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life.
Day 3: Riga – Tallinn
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Hyatt Place**** or similar.
Day 4: 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 5: 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 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.
Day 6: 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 7: 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 8: Grasi – 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 9: 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 10: Vilnius
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes us to the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, 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 11: Vilnius Departure
Optional transfer to the airport.