This Baltic Best Selection tour covers all three Baltic States with the best seaside resorts en route. It is an ideal tour for those who are looking for both sightseeing opportunities and natural attractions.
Arrival to Vilnius airport. Guided pick up from an airport. After check-in to your hotel, you will start off by visiting Vilnius, best known for its historical charm, particularly its UNESCO listed Old Town. On the included sightseeing walk, you will visit the historic streets of the Old Town, the most important church in Lithuania - Vilnius Cathedral, masterpiece of the 17th-century St. Peter and Paul Church, Roman Catholic church St. Anna’s Church, an Old University and the world-famous Gates of Dawn. After lunch, some free time to relax. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Vilnius.
Today, after breakfast, we will head to medieval Trakai Castle, located on the shores of a picturesque lake. This is the only Gothic castle in the Baltic States built on a lake island. After the tour, have a well-deserved break at the local Karaim restaurant to taste traditional pie called “kibin”. In the afternoon we will continue to the second largest city in Lithuania – Kaunas. On the included sightseeing walk Kaunas castle - the oldest masonry castle in Lithuania and lovely Town Hall, known by locals as “White Swan”. After the walk, we continue to Klaipeda, the third biggest city in Lithuania located on the Baltic Sea coast. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Klaipeda.
After breakfast you will have an interesting journey to Curonian Spit - unique and vulnerable, sandy and wooded cultural landscape on a coastal spit which features small Curonian lagoon settlements. After making the short ferry crossing over from Klaipeda, you stop at the Hill of Witches. From here proceed to explore the small town of Nida, admiring the brightly painted houses. Here you visit the High Dunes, summerhouse of Thomas Mann’s and get familiar with this adorable resort. Free time for lunch at a local cafe. Then head back to vivid city Klaipeda to visit the Old Town which is an outstanding example of German architecture. Transfer back to your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Klaipeda.
Morning departure to Riga with some can’t miss stops along the route. First stop of a day, a nice little beach resort town in Lithuania – Palanga. Our second stop, one of Lithuania's most awe-inspiring sights the Hills of Crosses. After lunch we will head to visit the pearl of Latvia - Rundale Palace (entrance), which is a masterpiece of baroque and rococo architecture surrounded by an exquisite French garden. Late afternoon arrival to Riga. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Riga.
Today you will see the very best of Riga. Discover the cobblestone lanes, churches, medieval houses of the Old Town and view the city’s historical highpoints. Top rated and must see attractions of Riga includes: one of the largest medieval castles in Latvia - Riga Castle, the largest place of worship in Latvia and the Baltics - Riga Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church with the tallest church tower in Riga, an exclusive gate of Riga wall - Swedish Gates, medieval dwelling houses – The Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. After a pleasant lunch, relaxing time exploring Latvia’s famous seaside town – Jurmala. With miles of sandy beaches, swaying pine trees and deliciously fresh air. Transfer back to your hotel in Riga. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Riga.
After breakfast, embark on an enchanting journey to Sigulda – a town which is considered to be one of Latvia's most beautiful. During the tour you will visit Turaida Medieval Castle built in 1214, the wooden church built in 1750, and Gutmanis Cave - the largest cave in the Baltic's. After some free time, we continue to one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in Europe - The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia. Transfer back to Riga. Dinner at the traditional Latvian restaurant LIDO (buffet style). Overnight in Riga.
Today you will head along the coastal highway route to the Estonia’s southwestern coast, Parnu - an idyllic mainland seaside resort. After a short walking tour, we make our way to enjoy a lunch and proceed to Estonia’s medieval capital, Tallinn. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Tallinn.
This tour will take you to the medieval old town of Tallinn – one of the best-preserved old town in northern Europe. You will stroll around the oldest streets and see most significant sights such as the Aleksander Nevskij Cathedral - a beautiful Orthodox church on the top of Toompea Hill, the gleaming medieval Dome Church, the social heart of the city Town Hall Square, a gothic symbol of Tallinn St. Olav’s Church, and Toompea Castle - home of the Estonian parliament. After the lunch we proceed to the most outstanding palatial and urban park in Estonia - Kadriorg Park. Farewell dinner at medieval restaurant. Check-out and transfer to the airport.
Seasons
Suitable experience in: March, April, May, June
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