Tour Best Of The Baltics - 10 Days

Guide

Escorted by a bi-lingual English and German speaking tour leader, with English speaking guides for city tours

Transport

One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 10 included per booking All relevant transportation in private modern vehicles

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Sightseeing tours of Tallinn, Vilnius, Rundale Palace, Liepaja and Riga Entrance to Palmse Manor House, Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn Welcome meeting with a Champagne-cocktail or juice Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go. The maximum group size is 21.

Meals

9 breakfasts

Accommodation

9 nights in 3-4 star hotels Porterage at hotels

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Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not mentioned

Others

International flights and visas Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

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Day 1 Day 1: Tallinn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Tallinn

Welcome to Estonia and the capital Tallinn. Upon arrival at Tallinn airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. The rest of the day is at leisure. A welcome meeting will be held this evening, in the hotel lobby, at around 7pm.
Day 2 Day 2: Lahemaa Np, Tartu & Cesis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Lahemaa Np, Tartu & Cesis

Tallinn - Tartu - Cesis (Latvia). Departing Tallinn this morning we make our way to Lahemaa National Park. Located just 70km from the Estonia capital this national park encompasses 475 sq km of stunning pine forest, lakes and cultural attractions. This morning we’ll visit the manor house in Palmse, this beautiful baroque mansion dates back over 300 years with a fascinating history and a number of restorations over that period bringing to its current splendor. We will also visit Vihula manor house. Later we’ll continue to Tartu, a university town which holds great significance in Estonian history. We will explore the charming old town as well as the university which was founded in 1632. Our next stop is Cesis in Latvia, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens.
Day 3 Day 3: Sigulda & The Hill Of Crosses
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sigulda & The Hill Of Crosses

Cesis - Vilnius (Lithuania). After breakfast we depart Cesis and drive through the luscious green canopy of Gauja National Park en route to Sigulda. Sigulda is a popular holiday resort where we see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the Castle of the Knights of the Sword, originally built in 1207. Crossing the border into neighbouring Lithuania we continue our journey to Vilnius, stopping en route at Siauliai and Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. After we’ve explored this impressive site we travel on to Vilnius.
Day 4 Day 4: Vilnius City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Vilnius City Tour

Vilnius - Nida. Known for its medieval architecture and home to over 1,200 buildings and 48 churches that date back to this period, Vilnius is a beautiful capital and one that’s bursting with fascinating history. This morning we’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of the highlights, visiting the old town we’ll explore Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, the Peter and Paul Church, St Anne’s Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn. Departing Vilnius we travel on to the Curonian Spit and Nida, where we arrive late in the afternoon. This evening there’s an optional authentic fisherman’s dinner.
Day 5 Day 5: Optional Curonian Spit Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Optional Curonian Spit Tour

Nida - Liepaja (Latvia). This morning there’s an optional half-day tour of the beautiful 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. On the tour we’ll see the spectacular Parnidis Dune and Naglis Dune, the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and Thomas Mann’s summerhouse. After the optional tour we head towards Liepaja in Latvia, where we arrive in the early afternoon. The evening there’s the option of a casual dinner at a beach café Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach.
Day 6 Day 6: Liepaja & Rundale Palace
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Liepaja & Rundale Palace

Liepaja - Riga. Liepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees in the city. We start the day with a short stroll through the Old Town with its Trinity Church. We visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. Then we continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided tour of the palace we travel on to Latvia’s charming capital Riga, arriving late afternoon. This evening there’s an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Day 7 Day 7: Riga City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Riga City Tour

Today we explore Riga, the largest of the Baltic capitals it boasts a fantastic array of architectural styles and practices. Riga’s foundation dates back to 1201 when the German bishop Albert arrived. On our walking tour of the Old Town this morning we’ll visit Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gates along with other fascinating parts of the city which demonstrate its rich history. This afternoon is free for you to further explore Riga independently or to join an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian seaside resort. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Three.
Day 8 Day 8: Summer Resort Of Parnu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Summer Resort Of Parnu

Riga - Tallinn (Estonia). After breakfast we continue our journey, making our way along the coastal highway we cross back into Estonia. Arriving into Parnu, we’ll explore this popular Estonian summer resort before continuing to Tallinn. Once we’ve checked in to our hotel in Tallinn the rest of the day is at leisure to explore independently.
Day 9 Day 9: Tallinn Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Tallinn Tour

With its exciting blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, Tallinn is a fantastically interesting capital city. The medieval Old Town is unsurprisingly a bustling place during the summer months with people going in and out of the various shops, galleries and cafes. Our sightseeing tour today starts by exploring the old city walls before we head into the heart of the Old Town, visiting the Toompea Castle, now home to the Estonian Parliament, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Great Guild Hall. This afternoon is free for you to further explore Tallinn independently or to join an optional visit to Kadriorg Park and the newly built KUMU. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional medieval dinner at the ’Maikrahv’ restaurant.
Day 10 Day 10: Tallinn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Tallinn

Our Baltic experience ends after breakfast this morning and hotel check out. A transfer will be provided to take you to Tallinn Airport.

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Best Of The Baltics - 10 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of The Baltics - 10 Days

Day 1: Tallinn

Day 2: Lahemaa Np, Tartu & Cesis

Day 3: Sigulda & The Hill Of Crosses

Day 4: Vilnius City Tour

Day 5: Optional Curonian Spit Tour

Day 6: Liepaja & Rundale Palace

Day 7: Riga City Tour

Day 8: Summer Resort Of Parnu

Day 9: Tallinn Tour

Day 10: Tallinn

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