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Baltic Discovery

12 days4 cities
LithuaniaLatviaEstonia3 countries
Tour rating: 4.87 / 5, Based on 24 Reviews
Private tour to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia

Enjoy an exploration of remarkable Baltic cities and see top sights of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in 12 days. Begin your journey in Vilnius and take a trip to medieval Kernave, explore the Trakai Castle and the Lithuanian port-city Klaipeda and see the Curonian Spit. Make your way to Riga, the brilliant Gauja National Park in Sigulda and a day trip to Kurzeme caves and waterfalls. As a grand finale immerse yourself in Tallinn.

12 days4 cities
LithuaniaLatviaEstonia3 countries
From
 $4,197 
Vilnius, Lithuania sight gallery
3
days
Lithuania

One of Europe's hidden treasures, Vilnius, Lithuania is a real diamond in the rough, where a unique blend of the old and the new make for an unforgettable adventure.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
1
day
Arrival in Vilnius

Welcome to the cozy capital of Lithuania, the city of Vilnius! Your driver meets you at the airport and transfers to your hotel in the very heart of Vilnius.

There is no program planned for this evening, so after check-in you can either start exploring the cobbled streets of the Old Town on your own or have a good rest to get ready for the rich sightseeing program the next day.

No meals included.

2
day
Vilnius Sightseeing Tour & Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride

After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a 3-hour walking city tour around the most fantastic Vilnius attractions.

During the tour you explore the cobblestone streets of the Old Town and visit the Vilnius Cathedral and the Vilnius University (entrance tickets are included).

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

  • Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride
    Experience a 60-minute hot air balloon over the majestic baroque Old Town of Vilnius. Choose from a morning/afternoon flight, take a look at UNESCO heritage site and enjoy a celebration of fire and champagne afterwards.

Breakfast is included.

3
day
Day Trip to Kernave & Trakai

Following breakfast you head to Kernave - medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and today a tourist attraction and an archeaological site. There you explore 5 hill forts, archaeology museum and hand-made souvenirs shop.

Afterwards you continue to Trakai. The town prides a magical castle, located on an island. Trakai Castle is one of the most visited tourist sites in Lithuania. A 300 m wooden bridge leading to the castle, and up to 12 km long channel connecting the lakes, halls and galleries of indescribable beauty, stained glass, frescoes, secret passageways fascinate even those who are indifferent to history. At present the castle is the home to the history museum, often hosting mediaeval tournaments, various concerts and craft days.

After castle tour you return back to Vilnius and have rest of the day at leisure.

  • Optional activity: Galve Lake Boat Ride
    Enjoy an educational excursion in Galve lake that will provide knowledge not only of the ancient capital of Lithuania – Trakai history peripeteia but also give a chance to learn more about the Lithuanian rulers, nobles – Tiskeviciai lifestyle refinements.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

4-star hotel

Enhance your travel with staying in a remarkable 4-star property. As always, the location near all top landmarks, excellent quality service, and top-notch amenities are an indispensable part of your stay. The gallery demonstrates the examples of 4-star hotels we offer to our guests.

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Vilnius
Klaipeda
3 hrs

Let our professional driver take care of your comfort during the fast and safe journey to Klaipeda. Crossing some of the most scenic landscapes in Lithuania, the route provides with plenty of picturesque views for you to admire along the way.

Klaipeda, Lithuania sight gallery
2
days
Lithuania

From numerous events and a bustling cultural scene to the charming old town and flea markets, the lovely port city of Klaipeda, Lithuania has plenty to offer. It is the gateway to the Curonian Spit and has access to the Baltic Sea.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
4
day
Transfer to Klaipeda & City Tour

In the morning you check out from the hotel, and your driver transfers you to Klaipeda - the only port in Lithuania and the most northern ice-free port on the eastern Baltic coast. Upon arrival you check in at the hotel and have a walking city tour.

The tour starts on Theatre Square located in the heart of the city. A variety of concerts, International Jazz Festival, the famous sea festival take place there. Then you continue to Harbor Castle - the only place in the port city, which may allow the mooring boats. From there you carry on to the old city which is dominated by the Germans Fachwerk characteristic style.

In the afternoon you take a ferry to the Lithuanian Sea Museum and Dolphinarium. It has a Marine fauna exposition with a huge collection of shells and coral. As a highlight of the day, you see a performance of the dolphins which dance, sing, draw and jump through the hoops.

After the tour you return back to the hotel.

  • Optional activity: Clock Museum
    Spend unforgettable time in the clock museum which was established in 1984. It hosts one of Europe's largest collections of watches. It exhibits sun, water, fire, sand, mechanical watches.

Breakfast is included.

5
day
Day Trip to Curonian Spit

After breakfast you are transferred to Smiltyne where you take a ferry to one of the most beautiful Lithuanian places between two bodies of waters, named by tourists as “the corner of the world.”

On the way you make a short stop in Juodkrante - one of the most beautiful areas all year round where travelers are fascinated by its tranquility, unique nature and spectacular fishing lodges, stylish villas and architecture.

You then visit Witch Mountain which contains wooden sculpture exhibition consisting of about 80 oak sculptures which form a huge impressive ensemble (witches, demons, dragons and other fairy characters).

Continue to Nida village where you can admire the stylish architecture of the lodges, the bright décor, carvings and ancient fishing boats. Nida also has a preserved old cemetery with distinctive headstones. Altogether, it is like a fishing village museum under the stars.

Finally you visit the semi-shifting dune which is one of the most unique and popular Kursiu Nerija objects. It is 52 meters high, although previously 17 meters higher. You can also visit the observation deck overlooking fabulous views on top of the dune.

After the tour you return to Klaipeda for overnight.

  • Optional activity: Amber Museum-Gallery in Nida
    The museum is located in an old fisherman's house since 1993, and it welcomes visitors with wooden amulets from Juodkrante's Treasure.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

4-star hotel

Enhance your travel with staying in a remarkable 4-star property. As always, the location near all top landmarks, excellent quality service, and top-notch amenities are an indispensable part of your stay. The gallery demonstrates the examples of 4-star hotels we offer to our guests.

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Klaipeda
Riga
3 hrs 40 min

Explore the beautiful countries of the Baltics with our trusted driver taking you through some of the most scenic landscapes in the area. On your way to Riga, you will traverse authentic towns and cities, as well as numerous locations to admire the breathtaking nature. 

Riga, Latvia
4
days
Latvia

Imagine nightly walks past Gothic cathedrals and stunning views over red-tiled roofs in one of the most historically rich and impressive cities in Northern Europe. Latvia's Riga is sure to stun you at first sight.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
6
day
Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Transfer to Riga

Following breakfast you check-out from the hotel and travel to Riga with a couple of stops on the way.

Your first stop is Lithuania's famous Hill of Crosses, probably the most iconic sight in the country. For almost two hundred years people have been bringing crosses here, asking for miracles. Throughout history there has been several attempts to destroy the Hill but it was always rebuilt larger. Those who destroyed it would become sick or even die!

Then you continue to travel towards Riga. Your next stop is 15 kilometers from the Lithuanian-Latvian border where you visit one of the foremost tourist sites of Latvia - Rundale Palace. It was created by Bartolomeo Rastrelli - the same architect who was behind the Winter Palace (Hermitage) in Saint Petersburg and the Tsarskoye Selo (Catherine's Palace) of the Russian tsars.

Once the tour is finished, you are taken to Riga - the beautiful Latvian capital. Upon arrival you are transferred with a private car to your hotel in the city center. The remaining part of the day is at your leisure.

Breakfast is included.

7
day
Riga Walking Tour

In the morning after breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a 3-hour walking city tour around the most interesting Riga attractions.

During the tour you take a walk at the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, visit the Dome Cathedral and the Church of St. Peter (entrance tickets are included) and explore the heart of Riga’s Art Nouveau heritage - a famous Albert street abundant in beautiful buildings with unusual sculptures, colored bricks and tiles, geometric ornaments and uniquely shaped windows.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

8
day
Gauja National Park in Sigulda

In the morning you head to Gauja National Park which is also known as Livonian Switzerland. The park offers a unique combination of picturesque hill landscapes, the Gauja River, medieval castles, sculpture parks and even some flora and fauna that is now extinct in many parts of Europe. One of the main attractions of the park is Gutman cave - a huge red sandstone cave.

After the tour we return back to the hotel in Riga.

Breakfast is included.

9
day
Kurzeme Caves, Waterfalls & Wine Tasting

Following breakfast prepare for an exciting day trip to Kuldiga which is considered to be the pearl of Kurzeme. It boasts distinctive architecture, the Venta River with the widest waterfall ledge in Europe, and an old brick bridge.

One of the main tourist attractions there are the Riezupes caves. Over several centuries a labyrinth of passages have been created and it's a real adventure to walk inside.

The next attraction you see today is the waterfall on Abava River "Abavas rumba". The height of the waterfall is about 2 m and a width of 35 m., making it the 7th longest river in Latvia - 129 km.

Among the highlights of the day is a visit to Wine Hill which has been recorded in The Guinness World Record book as the most northeast open-air vineyard in the world. After the excursion, wine tasting awaits for you.

After the tour you return to Riga.

Breakfast, snacks and wine-tasting included.

 

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

4-star hotel

Enhance your travel with staying in a remarkable 4-star property. As always, the location near all top landmarks, excellent quality service, and top-notch amenities are an indispensable part of your stay. The gallery demonstrates the examples of 4-star hotels we offer to our guests.

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Riga
Tallinn
4 hrs 10 min

Marvel at some of the most beautiful landscapes and stunning nature while our trusted driver takes you through Latvia and Estonia. The scenic route is truly one to remember, thus sit back and enjoy the views. 

Tallinn, Estonia
3
days
Estonia

Snugged up close to Finland and boasting a port, a plethora of unique architectural monuments awaits. Tallinn, Estonia is a patchwork of areas from various periods in history.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
10
day
Transfer to Tallinn & City tour

After breakfast you check-out from the hotel and your driver transfers you to the capital of Estonia - Tallinn. Upon arrival you check-in your centrally-located hotel and after go on a wonderful 3-hour walking tour around the most magnificent attractions of Tallinn.

During the tour you explore both Upper and Lower parts of the Old Town. In the Upper Old Town you visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, go inside the Dome Church and admire magnificent views over the city rooftops from the observation platform.

In the Lower Old Town you see the wonderful Town Hall Square and the Town Council's Pharmacy, believed to be the oldest working pharmacy in Europe. Then you proceed to St. Catherine’s Passage that provides numerous shopping opportunities at the local craft workshops, including glass, leather and ceramic wares, and finish the tour next to the iconic Viru Gates.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast is included.

11
day
Estonian Islands: Muhi & Saaremaa

Following breakfast you go on a day trip to Saaremaa island. On the way, you stop at a medieval castle, Koluvere Castle (Lode Castle). This place was the arena for bloody battles in Middle Ages.

Then you reach Virtsu port from where you take a ferry across the 3-mile wide canal. First, you reach Muhu Island from there you drive to Saaremaa - the largest island in Estonia which is 50 miles (approx. 80,5 km) from coast to coast. On the island, you visit “Shepherd’s Church”, Angla Windmills - the park of windmills from the 19th century and a meteorite crater 350 feet (approx. 100 m) in diameter and 100 feet (approx. 30 m) deep.

Finally, you reach the capital of the island - Kuressaare and visit its highlights, including the best preserved medieval castle in Estonia. At the end of the tour you have time for lunch in the restaurant located inside an old windmill (not included) and then take a ferry back to the mainland and return to the hotel in Tallinn.

Breakfast is included.

12
day
Departure

This is the final day of your tour. After breakfast, your driver meets you in the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport. You are leaving home fascinated with the Baltic countries you've explored. We hope that one day you will visit these great countries again!

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

4-star hotel

Enhance your travel with staying in a remarkable 4-star property. As always, the location near all top landmarks, excellent quality service, and top-notch amenities are an indispensable part of your stay. The gallery demonstrates the examples of 4-star hotels we offer to our guests.

What's included

  • Accommodation in 4* centrally-located hotels in Vilnius, Klaipeda, Riga, and Tallinn;
  • Private transfers throughout the tour; 
  • Ferry tickets Klaipeda - Juodkrante - Nida - Juodkrante - Klaipeda, Virtsu - Muhu & Saaremaa - Virtsu; 
  • Breakfasts at the hotels;
  • Wine tasting;
  • Museum entrance fees according to the itinerary;
  • Guided tours with specially trained English- speaking guides;
  • Support line during the trip.

Note: We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses, visa support.

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Tour Highlights

  • Four guided tours of the Baltic capitals and Klaipeda
  • Visits to medieval castles in each of the Baltic countries
  • Day trip to Curonian Spit
  • Visits to the Hill of Crosses
  • Enjoying Gauja National Park in Sigulda
  • Ferry trip to Estonian islands

What To Know

  • Bringing a water-resistant jacket, umbrella, and some warm clothes is a must
  • The Baltic climate is seasonal, however, winds in the coastal areas tend to be harsh all-year-round
  • Most of the tours you’re going to have are walking, so make sure to bring convenient walking shoes