Tour Baltic States Adventure | Visit Lithuania, Estonia

Meals

Daily breakfast, 2 x lunch, 3 x dinner

Others

Adventure trip with maximum 12 guests Touring minibus with air conditioning Tasting in the market halls of Riga Baking bread over the fire on a farm in Latvia Visit to a beer brewery including tasting in Lithuania Visit to a pharmacy including tasting of Klarett in Estonia Hiking through the sand dunes in the Curonian Spit National Park Hiking in the Gauja National Park Forest hike in Lahemaa National Park Bog hike in Lahemaa National Park Amber workshop on the Curonian Spit Visit to a homestead in Lithuania Visit to the marine animal rehabilitation center in Lithuania National park fees and entrance fees 60 m² rainforest in your name

Accommodation

9 nights in hotels and on a manor farm Accommodation - Hotel Vilnia day 1 - Hotel Vilnia [follow-up overnight stay] Day 2 - Victoria Hotel Klaipeda Day 3 - Victoria Hotel Klaipeda [consecutive nights] Day 4 - Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah Day 5 - Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah [Followed by overnight] Day 6 - Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa Day 7 - Hotel L’Embitu Day 8 - Hotel L’Embitu [Follow-up Overnight] Day 9

Guide

Guaranteed execution of all dates German-speaking local tour guide

Transport

Rail&Fly in 1st class DB to the airport and back (https://www.bahnanreise.de/geltungsbereich) Ferry crossing from Klaipeda to the Curonian Spit and back Boat trip in front of the Curonian Spit

Flights

Scheduled flight with Lufthansa (fare T) to Vilnius and back from Tallinn, subject to availability Price includes scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt

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Others

Departure airport: DE from 100 € / AT from 200 € / CH from 200 € Seat reservation on medium-haul flight: from 50 €

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Lithuania!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Lithuania!

With a suitcase full of anticipation you fly today to the capital of Lithuania, where your journey through the Baltic States begins. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at Vilnius airport and take you to your accommodation. Already during the first walk together you will be impressed by the Old Town with its medieval streets and impressive buildings such as the Grand Duke’s Palace, the free-standing Bell Tower and the Castle Hill with Gediminas Tower as the symbol of the city. Don’t miss the sunset on the Castle Hill with magnificent view of Vilnius, crowned by the dusk.

Accommodation
Vilnia Hotel
The 4-star Hotel Vilnia was originally built in the 19th century and is located in the heart of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, directly opposite the entrance to St. Bernard’s Garden, and next to the Cathedral Square with the Castle Hill, symbol of Vilnius. The hotel is surrounded by the extraordinary beauty of baroque churches, parks and monuments. You will stay in a spacious room with wooden floor and a view of the city.

Notes
The driving distance is about 7 kilometers. The driving time is about 20 minutes.
Day 2 Day 2: Vilnius — “Jerusalem Of The East”
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vilnius — “Jerusalem Of The East”

Today you will deepen your acquaintance with Vilnius, which is a living mosaic of testimonies of different eras. Walking through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the mysteries of the Middle Ages, the Vilnius Baroque and the treasures of modern times come together. The University with its thirteen courtyards, the proud Presidential Palace, the venerable German Street, the City Gate of Dawn and the colorful Glass Quarter will tell you many secrets of the past. You won’t miss the countless churches, especially the Gothic ensemble with the Church of St. Anna on the Vilnia River. Even Napoleon admired it and wanted to "carry it on his hands to Paris". In the artists’ quarter of Uzupis, with its own anthem and national border, you will meet the alternative and modern side of the city. In the afternoon you will be amazed by the Baroque masterpiece, St. Peter and Paul Church, with its unique stucco work inside. In a craft beer brewery, the brewer himself will answer all your questions about the brewing process and the history of the small brewery. Not only those who now have a dry throat will enjoy six different types of beer here.

Catering
Breakfast, beer tasting and dinner are included in the price. At dinner in a cozy restaurant in the old town you will have herring with mushroom sauce and Lithuanian brown bread as a starter and Cepelinai, Lithuanian potato dumplings stuffed with meat, as a main course. At the end you will be served a piece of honey cake.

Accommodation
Hotel Vilnia [Followed by overnight stay]
Hotel Vilnia is your accommodation today as well.
Day 3 Day 3: From Vilnius Via The Moated Castle Of Trakai To The Curonian Lagoon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: From Vilnius Via The Moated Castle Of Trakai To The Curonian Lagoon

The day starts with a highlight: Trakai. The city between three lakes is known for its unspoiled landscapes, nature reserves, forests and especially the Trakai moated castle. The only preserved Gothic moated castle in Europe is enthroned on an island and, with its glowing red round corner towers, is probably the most popular photo motif in the entire Baltic States. Before you wander through the impressive rooms, admire the building from a completely different perspective: from a boat during a trip on Lake Trakai. At noon you are invited to a rural homestead. Here, at the latest, you will get to know the kindness of the Lithuanian people. Your hostess will show you around the house and will tell you about her life. Let yourself be surprised by the tasty meal that will be prepared for you. In the afternoon Klaipeda welcomes you. Lithuania’s only port city and "gateway to the world" is located at the mouth of the Curonian Lagoon into the Baltic Sea. During a short walk through the narrow streets of the old town you will discover half-timbered houses, old warehouses and many traces of the German past. A popular photo motif is the Simon-Dach fountain with the monument of Ännchen von Tharau on the Theaterplatz.

Meals
Breakfast and lunch on a farmstead are included.

Accommodation
Victoria Hotel Klaipeda
Victoria Hotel Klaipeda is located on the edge of Klaipeda’s Old Town and not far from the Dane River. As a former hotel from the 18th century, it played an important role in the cultural life of the city even then. Now the historic building has been given a new lease of life, it bears its traditional name and is a newly renovated 4-star hotel. You can reach the Theater Square with the Simon Roof Fountain after a 10-minute walk. You can also easily reach the numerous restaurants and pubs on foot. Alternatively, the hotel’s own restaurant "Weißes Pferd" will spoil you with local dishes. Each room is comfortable and elegantly designed. If you feel like it, you can end the day with a massage in the spa or a drink in the in-house tavern.

Notes
The driving distance is about 320 kilometers. The driving time is about 3 ½ hours.
Day 4 Day 4: Sand Dunes, Lagoon And Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sand Dunes, Lagoon And Sea

The ferry takes you to one of the most fascinating stretches of land in Europe, the Curonian Spit - a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in equal measure. The spit of land jutting almost 100 kilometers into the Baltic Sea is home to countless sand dunes and bird sanctuaries. First, you’ll visit the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center, which opened in April 2023. During a one-hour tour, you’ll learn all about the rescue, protection, and care of seals and birds that are increasingly stranded on Lithuania’s coast due to pollution of the Baltic Sea. Your visit will help support this new project through the Chameleon Foundation. Afterwards, you’ll stroll through the fishing village of Nida, right on the High Dune. With its unique spa pennants, spa barges, historic cemetery and Lutheran fishermen’s church, the village inspired not only Thomas Mann in his summer house, but also the French writer Jean-Paul Sartre. Afterwards, walk for about an hour through the dune world and climb the Tote Düne. With sand between your toes, enjoy the view of the undulating Baltic Sea and listen to the howling wind. What would the Baltic Sea be without amber? In the old royal workshop you look over the shoulder of an amber carver. You will get to know the different tools and learn one or the other secret about fishing for the gold of the Baltic Sea. Try your hand at making an amulet or a lucky talisman. Then get on the boat and change your perspective. For about an hour you will sail on the Curonian Lagoon to the border of Russia and admire the grace and dimension of the sand dunes from the water. What a picture!

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included. Enjoy different kinds of freshly smoked fish at a typical finger food dinner in Nida. Eat like the locals!

Accommodation
Victoria Hotel Klaipeda [Consecutive nights]
Victoria Hotel Klaipeda is your accommodation today as well.

Notes
The driving distance is about 100 kilometers. The driving time is about 2 ½ hours. This includes the two approximately 5-minute ferry rides from Klaipeda to Smiltyne and back.
Depending on the weather, the boat trip will take place before or after the amber workshop.
Day 5 Day 5: Impressive: Hill Of Crosses And Rundale Castle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Impressive: Hill Of Crosses And Rundale Castle

Your way leads from the Curonian Lagoon to Riga. The first highlight is not long in coming: the Hill of Crosses near Siauliai. The pilgrimage site has been considered a symbol of freedom and Lithuanian resistance since the mid-19th century. Today the hill is covered with thousands and thousands of crosses made of various materials, erected by pilgrims from all over the world. Even Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass here and left a cross. After a short drive you are already on Latvian soil and marvel at the enchanting Rundale Castle, also called the "Versailles of the Baltic". The former residence of the duke of Courland was designed by star architect Francesco Rastrelli, just like the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. With its Baroque and Rococo architecture, extensive gardens and charming sculptures, the palace is now one of Latvia’s most important architectural monuments and is known far beyond the borders of the Baltic States. In the evening, you will arrive in Riga, the largest city in the Baltics. Make yourself comfortable in your hotel room and look forward to tomorrow. Only so much is betrayed: Riga was the European Capital of Culture for a reason.

Meals
Breakfast is included in the price. For dinner, try pelmeni or auksta zupa, a traditional beet soup, at one of the surrounding restaurants, followed by Riga Black Balsam.

Accommodation
Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah
The 5-star Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah is a crown jewel in the heart of Riga’s historic Old Town. It is located in a historic building and is just a stone’s throw from the main sights and stores to browse. The friendly and helpful service team has plenty of good information for you on small excursions. The swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room invite you to relax, as does the massage program in the on-site spa. You’ll stay in a spacious room in classic style.

Notes
The driving distance is about 320 kilometers. The driving time is about 4 ½ hours.
Day 6 Day 6: Riga — Latvia’S Capital And Art Nouveau Metropolis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Riga — Latvia’S Capital And Art Nouveau Metropolis

The image of the former Hanseatic city is characterized by massive bridges connecting the banks of the Daugava, dominating towers and churches from the 13th century and the magnificent facades of Art Nouveau architecture. By tour bus you will go to the wooden house district on the other side of the Daugava. There are more than 2,000 wooden houses in Riga, which are listed as historical monuments. A great contrast to the lavishly renovated Art Nouveau houses and the striking National Library, nicknamed the Castle of Light. On the return trip over the Akmens Bridge, we enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of Riga. We conquer the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, on foot. The mighty Riga Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church with the highest church tower in the city, the Powder Tower, the Small and Large Guilds, the imposing Gothic Blackhead House and the "Three Brothers" building ensemble are just a few of the highlights. The tour ends at the former world’s largest zeppelin hangar. After the war, the facilities were rebuilt and opened as market halls in 1930. Every day, all kinds of food are traded here, from meat to vegetables, cheese to bread. Look forward to tastings of traditional food and get into conversation with some of the traders. The afternoon is yours. If you wish, you can visit the Art Nouveau Museum or stroll through the parks.

Meals
Breakfast is included in the price. Also a tasting in the Riga market halls, including cheese, smoked meat and freshly baked Latvian brown bread.

Accommodation
Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah [Followed by overnight].
Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah is your accommodation today as well.
Day 7 Day 7: Through The Forests Of The Gauja National Park To Laheema National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Through The Forests Of The Gauja National Park To Laheema National Park

In the morning you will leave Riga and drive to Gauja National Park. You will explore the oldest and largest national park in Latvia. Also known as Latvian Switzerland, it has an incredible biodiversity and numerous historical and cultural highlights. The national park is famous for its forest richness, interspersed with the graceful river landscape and golden sandstone rocks. You will walk for about an hour along the Amata River with its ancient oaks and sandstone and dolomite banks up to 45 meters high. Afterwards, Cesis, perhaps the most "Latvian" town, awaits you. Its 800-year history makes it one of the oldest and best preserved medieval towns in the Baltics. Tip your ears as you tour the Hanseatic city. The mighty St. John’s Church houses an organ whose sound fills all the alleys of the city. The heart of the city is Cesis Castle. The castle ruins from the Livonian period and the parks give the knight’s town an almost romantic atmosphere. On a typical farm, the owner will personally show you his proud property, including a homemade machine for making roof shingles. Afterwards you will drive to Estonia to your accommodation in Lahemaa National Park.

Meals
Breakfast and lunch are included in the price. For lunch you will be a guest on a rustic farm. In typical Latvian style you will bake rye bread on wooden sticks over a big fire. You will be served with Zipari honey from our own apiary and roasted hazelnuts - a real treat.

Accommodation
Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa
The 4-star Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa is a hidden treasure on Estonia’s northern coast amid the wild Lahemaa National Park. The charming 16th-century manor consists of two main houses, 25 other historic buildings, and 50 acres of green parkland along the Mustoja River, ideal for a stroll. Swimming pool and sauna invite you to relax, as does the pampering program at Vihula Manor eco-SPA. You will stay in a spacious room in country style. In the evening, the cuisine of Vihula Manor Restaurant will feed you with the best seasonal ingredients.

Notes
The driving distance is about 430 kilometers. The driving time is about 6 hours.
Day 8 Day 8: Beaches, Coves, Forests And Moors In Lahemaa National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Beaches, Coves, Forests And Moors In Lahemaa National Park

Pure nature is today’s motto. Early in the morning the forest is mysterious and mystical. Immediately after getting up, you will go on an approximately one and a half hour discovery tour through the trackless forests of Lahemaa National Park together with a local tour guide. Experience how the day awakens and with it the small and big inhabitants of the forest and listen to the exciting stories of your guide. Lahemaa National Park, which translates as "Land of Bays", is the most famous and largest national park in Estonia. With its rugged bays, lonely forests, bogs, cute fishing villages and legendary beach villages, the park is not only a dream of many hiking enthusiasts. Even today, moose, lynx and even bears roam this untouched nature. After breakfast you will stroll through Altja and Käsmu, typical Estonian fishing villages with old coastal farms and lovingly restored net barns. The national park is also home to some of Estonia’s most beautiful estates, such as Palmse Manor, which you will visit afterwards. The restored manor complex is one of the most magnificent baroque manors in the country and gives an excellent idea of how the lords lived in those centuries. Before you leave the national park, you will walk through the moorland. Together with your guide you will walk for about an hour across the Viru Raba high moor and become part of this interesting habitat.

Meals
Breakfast is included in the price.

Accommodation
Hotel L’Embitu
The 4-star Hotel L’Embitu welcomes you in a prime location in the center of Tallinn. Just a short walk from the Old Town, you will conquer the Cathedral Hill with the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Cathedral Church. Named after the prehistoric Estonian army commander Lembit, this stylish hotel impresses with its light-filled room solutions and spacious rooms with high ceilings. If you feel like it, end the eventful day in comfort with a massage in the spa or a drink in the Wine & Tapas wine cellar.

Notes
The driving distance is approximately 100 kilometers. The driving time is about 2 hours.
Day 9 Day 9: Tallinn — Middle Ages And Modernity In Estonia’S Capital
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Tallinn — Middle Ages And Modernity In Estonia’S Capital

On foot you will discover the medieval picture-book city of Tallinn. With its impressive city walls and high defense towers, the helmeted churches and colorful houses that stand so close together as if they were supporting each other, the former Hanseatic city has retained its charm. Above the Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tower the Cathedral Church and the Long Hermann Castle Tower, two landmarks of Tallinn. On your city tour, you’ll admire equally magnificent buildings such as the Kiek-in-de-Kök Powder Tower, Toompea Castle and Alexander Nevski Cathedral, as well as Cathedral Hill, from which you can almost see Finland in good weather. Be excited for the afternoon as you experience a very special medieval guided tour of Tallinn. Your local guide will tell you many stories and you can even look forward to street art. We’ll finish with a glass of Klarett at Raeapteek, the oldest pharmacy in Europe. The apothecary wine has been made the same way since 1467. In addition to nature and tradition, Estonia is an epitome of modernity. Did you know that the software for Skype was developed by three Estonians? The Telliskivi district is the model of the new Tallinn. A picturesque 20-minute walk from the Old Town is the formerly abandoned industrial area of Telliskivi Creative City. The buildings have been converted into a thriving creative center with galleries, stores, restaurants and music venues. Why not take a look around there as part of an individual city break?

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included. As a farewell dinner you will be served a 3-course menu of modern Estonian cuisine.

Accommodation
Hotel L’Embitu [Follow-up overnight]
Hotel L’Embitu is your accommodation today as well.
Day 10 Day 10: Goodbye In The Baltic States!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Goodbye In The Baltic States!

Use the time after breakfast to shop for last souvenirs. Afterwards you will be transferred to Tallinn airport. With a suitcase full of unforgettable memories you will fly back home.

Meals
Breakfast is included in the price.

Notes
The driving distance is about 8 kilometers. The driving time is about 15 minutes.

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Itinerary of your trip Baltic States Adventure

Day 1: Welcome To Lithuania!

Day 2: Vilnius — “Jerusalem Of The East”

Day 3: From Vilnius Via The Moated Castle Of Trakai To The Curonian Lagoon

Day 4: Sand Dunes, Lagoon And Sea

Day 5: Impressive: Hill Of Crosses And Rundale Castle

Day 6: Riga — Latvia’S Capital And Art Nouveau Metropolis

Day 7: Through The Forests Of The Gauja National Park To Laheema National Park

Day 8: Beaches, Coves, Forests And Moors In Lahemaa National Park

Day 9: Tallinn — Middle Ages And Modernity In Estonia’S Capital

Day 10: Goodbye In The Baltic States!

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