14 Day Baltic Adventures

Day 1: Arrival Tallinn

1. Tallinn
   Pass by
   Arrival in Tallinn, transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Olumpia**** or similar. Once you check-in, we will have a welcome meeting.

Day 2: Tallinn

1. Tallinn
   4h
   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 sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. 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

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
   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

1. Tartu
   4h
   We continue to Tartu, the University Town, where Estonia gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. Check in at Hotel Dorpat*** or similar. In the afternoon is free in Tartu to explore it further on your own.

Day 5: Tartu - Grasi

1. 4h
   We continue to Tartu, the University Town, where Estonia gained its statehood. We see the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. Check in at Hotel Dorpat*** or similar. In the afternoon is free in Tartu to explore it further on your own.

Day 6: Grasi - Aglona - Svente

1. Daugavpils
   8h
   Today we discover the cultural and historical treasures of Latvia’s Latgale region. Our Journey begins in Preili, where we visit a traditional ceramices workshop and the elegant Preili 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 Slutiski Old Believers Village, where we gain insight into the traditions and lifestyle of the Old Believers Village community. In the evening, we arrive in Svente for overnight accommodations and dinner at the Hotel Svente Manor****.

Day 7: Svente - Daugavpils - Vilnius

1. Vilnius
   8h
   Today we continue southwards into Lithuania and in the middle of the day we arrive at Aukstatija National Park with its many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between forests and hills. We explore the park on a light walk through the scenic landscapes and visit the pretty lakeside town of Paluse, famous for its wooden church. Late in the afternoon, we head towards Vilnius.

Day 8: Vilnius

1. Vilnius
   4h
   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

1. Vilnius
   1m
   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

1. Kaunas
   8h
   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

1. Nida
   8h
   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

1. Liepaja
   8h
   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.

Day 13: Riga

1. Riga
   8h
   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

1. Riga
   Pass by
   Transfer to airport.

Pickup details

There will be a person holding a sign in the arrival area with your name on it after clearing customs.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• You can book these optional excursions once your tour is booked
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kumu EUR 65 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv EUR 70 pp
• 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park with a visit to Palmse Manor and Vodka Museum in Vihula Manor. EUR 90 pp
• 3-hour visit to Museum of Occupation and Freedom Fight EUR 60 pp
• 3-hour visit to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania EUR 60 pp
• 3-hour visit to Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights 60 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle EUR 60 pp
• Lithuanian dinner at the Restaurant Senoji Trobel EUR 60 pp
• Casual fisherman dinner at Tik Pas Jona tavern EUR 50
• 4-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit EUR 50 pp
• Casual dinner at a beach café in Liepaja EUR 50 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala EUR 55 pp
• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 50 pp