Tour Highlights Of The Baltic States In 8 Days (Private Tour)

Accommodation

6 nights in Hotel 3* 1 night at the countryside lodge

Transport

Transportation with a comfortable minivan to all locations as per itinerary

Guide

English speaking guide/tourleader during all the trip

Meals

6 breakfasts 1 homemade breakfast and dinner at the homestay

Others

Welcome meeting with a drink on your arrival Lithuanian food tasting at Hales market in Vilnius Itinerary and places according to the program Entrances to Trakai castle, Rundale Palace and Turaida museum reserve City tax in Vilnius

Not included:

Others

Plane tickets to and from the Baltic states Arrival / departure transfers Other meals during the trip; Optional tours and services; Entrance to museums and attractions not mentioned in the itinerary. Personal travel insurance

Insurance

Flights

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

1St Day

Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to your hotel, check-in, welcome meeting with a guide and complimentary drink.

Overnight in Vilnius 3* Hotel in Vilnius.
Day 2 2Nd Day. Vilnius Sightseeing & Tasting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

2Nd Day. Vilnius Sightseeing & Tasting

After breakfast – morning sightseeing tour will introduce you to Vilnius.

Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. Walking tour includes visiting the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne’s Church, Old University, the Gates of Dawn, Užupis district which is known as the independent republic of Vilnius city.

After the sightseeing, the guide will lead you to the famous and oldest Vilnius food market – Hales market where you will have an opportunity to meet local food producers and sellers, ask them questions and bring home the real flavour of Lithuania. You will visit 4 or 5 different places and try the best taste of Lithuanian handcrafted cheese, rustic meat products, bagels and juice. Keep in mind, all products are created according to authentic recipes and tastes cherished by Lithuanian farmers. An experience takes around 1-1,5 hours.

In the evening you will have an option to try our best local beers during the beer tasting (OPTIONAL) or have a fine dining experience at the local Historic Lithuanian cuisine restaurant.

Overnight in 3* hotel in Vilnius.
Day 3 3Rd Day. Trakai & Local Forest Stay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

3Rd Day. Trakai & Local Forest Stay

After breakfast we will drive to Trakai town - historic, picturesque place with a castle in a middle of the lake. Locals take a day trip there and we invite you for one as well. See Trakai Castle, lakes and beautiful views around. For lunch (OPTIONAL) try out special Karaim dish ‘kibinai’ which is only typical for Trakai town because it is a home for the oldest ethnic group of Karaims living to this day in Lithuania. Trakai trip takes around 3.5-4 hours including lunch break. After visiting Trakai we will go to the coutryside lodge for the rest of the evening.

Evening is free for you to decide whether to stay cosy inside the house or take a walk in the surroundings, exploring the nature around you. Most of our cabins and bnb’s are located in the picturesque locations near forests, lakes or other fascinating sceneries.

In the evening a warm local dinner will be waiting for you.

Overnight in countryside lodge. Please note that in some lodges bathroom may be shared between few rooms.
Day 4 4Th Day. Trakai To Riga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

4Th Day. Trakai To Riga

After breakfast at the lodge we will drive to Riga. On our way will stop at the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. The exact number of crosses is unknown, but estimates put it at about 100.000.

After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, our second stop. The former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon. Evening at your leisure in the capital of Latvia.

Overnight in 3* Hotel in Riga.

Driving 5 hours (410 km)

5th DAY. RIGA Sightseeing.

Breakfast at a hotel.

Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour (2 hours) of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument.

The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala and a picturesque Kemeri bog (4-5 hours), Jurmala is the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches, while Kemeri bog is a real gem for nature lovers with it’s undersized pine trees, deep pools, tiny dark lakes and the flavour of wild rosemary.

Optional dinner in Riga Restaurant Forest.

Overnight in 3* Hotel in Riga.
Day 5 5Th Day. Riga Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

5Th Day. Riga Sightseeing

Breakfast at a hotel.

Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour (2 hours) of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument.

The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala and a picturesque Kemeri bog (4-5 hours), Jurmala is the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches, while Kemeri bog is a real gem for nature lovers with it’s undersized pine trees, deep pools, tiny dark lakes and the flavour of wild rosemary.

Optional dinner in Riga Restaurant Forest.

Overnight in 3* Hotel in Riga.
Day 6 6Th Day. Riga – Gauja National Park - Tallinn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

6Th Day. Riga – Gauja National Park - Tallinn

Breakfast at a hotel.

After breakfast we will go to Tallinn with a stop in Gauja National Park, the largest national park in Latvia.

The guide takes you to the stunning scenery of the Gauja river valley around the town of Sigulda. You will visit Gutman’s Ala, the largest sandstone cave in the Baltic states where you will hear the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida which will lead you to explore the ruins of the Turaida Castle and the Museum Reserve. We will have guided walking tour in the park and the castle.

After the stop we will continue our trip to Tallinn which we reach in the late afternoon.

Overnight in 3* Hotel in Tallinn.
Day 7 7Th Day. Tallinn Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

7Th Day. Tallinn Sightseeing

Breakfast at a hotel.

Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility 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 (2-2.5 hours) 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. Afternoon free at leisure.

In the afternoon an optional excursion (3 hours) 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.

Overnight in 3* Hotel in Tallinn.
Day 8 8Th Day. Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

8Th Day. Departure

Breakfast at a hotel.

Goodbye and hope to see you in future!

Optional transfer to the airport.

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Highlights Of The Baltic States In 8 Days (Private Tour)

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of The Baltic States In 8 Days (Private Tour)

1St Day

2Nd Day. Vilnius Sightseeing & Tasting

3Rd Day. Trakai & Local Forest Stay

4Th Day. Trakai To Riga

5Th Day. Riga Sightseeing

6Th Day. Riga – Gauja National Park - Tallinn

7Th Day. Tallinn Sightseeing

8Th Day. Departure

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