14 days tour

Baltic States, Königsberg & St. Petersburg: Highlights

Baltic States, Königsberg & St. Petersburg: Highlights

This tour includes:

Guide

Small group with max. 16 guests guaranteed from 4 guests German speaking local tour guide and additional local guest guide in several cities .

Meals

Mahlzeiten lt. Programm

Others

Program as described including Entrance fees , Curonian Spit

Flights

Outbound flight : Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) - Vilnius Airport (VNO) Return flight: Pulkovo Airport (LED) - Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Flight (Economy) with Lufthansa from Frankfurt/ M. (FRA) to Vilnius (VNO), return flight from St. Petersburg (LED), subject to availability. Other departure airports on request. Attention: Due to fluctuating flight prices, there may be price deviations at the moment. Our team will be happy to provide you with a final offer.

Transport

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles and by public ferry

Accommodation

Transfer from Vilnius airport to the hotel and back from St. Petersburg; waiting time at the airport possible. 13 nights in double room (DR) with bath or shower/WC.

Not included:

Others

No insurance included in the price of the trip. We recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance. Tips and private expenses. Tourist tax per person/day: approx. 1 € in Vilnius (payable locally). You will need an electronic visa for the St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad region, which you must apply for in Germany in good time before departure. You will find detailed instructions in your travel documents.

Optional

Insurance

Keine Versicherung im Reisepreis enthalten. Wir empfehlen den Abschluss einer Reiserücktrittsversicherung.

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Itinerary of your trip Baltic States, Königsberg & St. Petersburg: Highlights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Vilnius
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Vilnius

      Flight to Vilnius. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. At the first dinner together you will get to know your tour guide and fellow travelers. 2 nights in Vilnius. (A)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Unesco World Heritage Vilnius - The Capital Of Lithuania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Unesco World Heritage Vilnius - The Capital Of Lithuania

      During a city tour you will get to know the "Rome of the East" - characterized by more than 30 churches and monasteries. You will experience the Gate of Dawn, Pilies Street with its picturesque old houses and St. Anne’s Church. In the afternoon you will have time to discover the city individually. (F)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Kaunas - Secret Capital Of Lithuania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kaunas - Secret Capital Of Lithuania

      You will drive to Kaunas and visit the picturesque Old Town with its beautiful Town Hall Square and pretty old merchants’ houses. You will have lunch in a restaurant in the old town before heading to Russia. You will cross the border (longer waiting time possible) and reach Königsberg (Kaliningrad) in the evening. 2 nights there. (B/M)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Königsberg - The Western Sea Gate Of Russia - And The Samland Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Königsberg - The Western Sea Gate Of Russia - And The Samland Peninsula

      You will experience historical monuments of the old Königsberg and sights of the modern Russian city, such as the cathedral with Kant’s tomb, the House of Councils and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior (both outside visit). At lunch, enjoy authentic Russian cuisine before exploring the Samland Peninsula, characterized by cliffs and hilly landscapes. The west coast of Samland (Amber Coast) has unique amber deposits. Here you will visit the amber quarry in Jantarnyi and walk through the beautiful resort town of Svetlogorsk with its fine sandy beach. (B/M)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Unesco World Natural Heritage Curonian Spit
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Unesco World Natural Heritage Curonian Spit

      UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site Curonian Spit, a narrow strip of land separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon, will delight you today in the Russian part. During a visit to the Spit Museum and the Bird Observatory you will learn more about the history and development of the flora and fauna of this unique natural park. Impressive is the second largest dune in Europe, Epha, from which you have a fantastic view of the original landscape. Then walk through the Dancing Forest, where the pines have bizarre bent trunks, and cross the border into Lithuania. 2 nights in Nida. (F)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Curonian Spit (Lithuania)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Curonian Spit (Lithuania)

      In the morning you will climb the High Dune, which offers a magnificent panorama of the snow-white sand mountains. Nida is one of the most beautiful places on the Baltic Sea. The village impresses with its colorful wooden houses and the summer house of Thomas Mann, which you will visit. Enjoy the free afternoon with a bike ride or a hike in the dunes. (F)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Klaipda Harbor Town And Rundale Baroque Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Klaipda Harbor Town And Rundale Baroque Castle

      In the morning you will cross from the Curonian Spit to the mainland and stroll through the old town of the former fishing village Klaipda. Then you will cross the border into Latvia and visit the magnificent Rundale Castle, which is considered the largest and most beautiful castle in Latvia. In the evening you will reach Riga. 2 nights there. (B/M)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Unesco World Heritage Riga - The Capital Of Latvia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Unesco World Heritage Riga - The Capital Of Latvia

      You will experience the highlights of the Old Town: the Cathedral, the Blackhead House, the Swedish Gate and the beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. Then stroll through Riga’s Central Market and taste local specialties before exploring the city individually. Optionally we recommend a guided tour through the Kalnciema quarter with wooden houses (bookable on site, the price depends on the number of participants, for 8 persons approx. 25 € p.p.) (B)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Ethnographic Open Air Museum And Gauja National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Ethnographic Open Air Museum And Gauja National Park

      In the morning you will visit the ethnographic open-air museum founded in 1924. It includes 90 buildings, e.g. dwellings and windmills. Afterwards, the Gauja National Park impresses with forested hills and deeply incised glacial valleys of the Gauja River. High above the river rises the bishop’s castle of Turaida, from which there is a magnificent view of the picturesque valley. 2 nights in Tallinn. (B/M)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Unesco World Heritage Tallinn - The Capital Of Estonia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Unesco World Heritage Tallinn - The Capital Of Estonia

      The medieval Hanseatic city is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea and will captivate you with its well-preserved cathedral, the famous town hall square and the completely preserved city wall. You can spend the afternoon as you wish and, if necessary, book a guided tour of the city’s underground bastion passages on site (the price depends on the number of participants, approx. 30 € p.p. for 8 people). (F)

  • Day 11 Day 11: From Tallinn To St. Petersburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: From Tallinn To St. Petersburg

      Today you will drive to the Estonian town of Narva, where you will have lunch together. Afterwards you will pass the border to Russia (longer waiting time possible) and reach the grandiose Peterhof, former summer residence of the Russian tsars. The approximately 200 water fountains and cascades in the beautiful park are impressive. 3 nights in St. Petersburg. (B/M)

  • Day 12 Day 12: City Of Tsars St. Petersburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: City Of Tsars St. Petersburg

      You will get to know the city situated on the Neva River under expert guidance. The Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) impresses with the famous boulevard Nevsky Prospekt, the Kazan Cathedral with its 96 mighty Corinthian columns and the mighty Peter and Paul Fortress. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Winter Palace with the most important art museum in the world, the Hermitage. Optionally, you can take a night boat trip to see the magnificent drawbridges (the price depends on the number of participants, for 8 people about 100 € p.p., start: 1 o’clock). (F)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Impressive Catherine Palace
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Impressive Catherine Palace

      You will visit the Catherine Palace with the world famous Amber Room in Pushkin. The palace is one of the most beautiful tsar residences in Russia. The rest of the day is at your leisure. In the evening, you will review your trip at a farewell dinner together. (B/A)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Do Swidanja St. Petersburg!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Do Swidanja St. Petersburg!

      Transfer to the airport. Return flight to Germany. (F)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

You’ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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