Itinerary – Baltic Highlights Tour

DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL VILNIUS, Lithuania

Arrival in Vilnius, make your own way to the Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva **** (or similar), check-in for 2 nights from 14.00 hrs.
Early evening, join the welcome briefing to meet your tour manager and fellow travellers.
Arrival Transfers are available at additional cost, please ask for details.

Overnight in Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva

DAY 2 (MONDAY): VILNIUS

Breakfast at the hotel.  Vilnius is known for its more than 1200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn.

Your afternoon and evening is at leisure, or you may wish to book one of our optional activities for the afternoon and/or evening.

The afternoon you may join an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve.

In the evening enjoy an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele.

Overnight in Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva

DAY 3 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA, Latvia

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, 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, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** (or similar) for 3 nights.

Overnight in Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija

DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA

Breakfast at the hotel.  Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument.

Your afternoon and evening is at leisure, or you may wish to book one of our optional activities for the afternoon and/or evening.

The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. This evening you may like to attend an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Overnight in Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija

DAY 5 (THURSDAY): RIGA

After acquainting ourselves with Riga, today is a free day to explore independently.

Alternatively, you may wish to join our optional tours to discover medieval Latvia.

The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga.

The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage cars including a unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage.

In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Three.

Overnight in Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija

DAY 6 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN, Estonia

Check out after breakfast. Today the tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We’ll have a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** (or similar) for 2 nights.

Overnight in Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia

DAY 7 (SATURDAY): TALLINN

Breakfast at the 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 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.

Your afternoon and evening is at leisure, or you may wish to book one of our optional activities for the afternoon and/or evening.

In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the new, award-winning Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.

Overnight in Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia

DAY 8 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE

Check out after breakfast and make your own way to the airport or train station for your onward journey.

Transfers are available at additional cost, please ask for details.

Please note this itinerary is subject to change and will be reconfirmed locally.

2023 Dates & Prices – Baltic Highlights Tour

 2023 – All Dates
Prices per person in Euros:

€745 Euros per person in twin
+€300 Euros single room supplement

Price Includes:

• 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• 7 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
• Service of English, German, Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of additional Portguese speaking local guides for Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn city tours on 02 July, 30 July, 13 August and 27 August departures
• Service of 1^st class motor coaches or 1^st class minivans throughout the itinerary
• Porterage at hotels (not arrival & departure day)

Optional Activities:

• 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle
  €45 Euros per person

• 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park
  €50 Euros per person

• 3-hour excursion to the Riga Motor Museum
  €45 Euros per person

• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral
  €35 Euros per person

• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala with City Museum
  €40 Euros per person

• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU
  €45 Euros per person

Optional Transfers

• Arrival Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva:
  €45 Euros for private car (1-3 persons)
  €65 Euros for private minivan (4-7 persons)

• Departure Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport:
  €45 Euros for private car (1-3 persons)
  €65 Euros for private minivan (4-7 persons)

Optional Meals

• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele, Vilnius (Day 2)
  €40 Euros per person

• Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest Riga (Day 5)
  €45 Euros per person

• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack Tallinn (Day 7)
  €45 Euros per person

• Half board at hotels (7 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea):
  €220 Euros per person

Not Included:

• International Flights
• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Gratuities / tips for guides and driver
• Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel
• Visa fees (if required)
• Arrival and departure transfers

Notes – Baltic Highlights Tour

• Remember to check passport and visa requirements for entry
• Check current health requirements by looking at the official travel advice website of your own country, or ask your doctor
• Tours have multiple language guides
• Airport Information VILNIUS (VNO)
• Airport Information TALLINN (TLL)

How to Book

• 20% non-refundable deposit
• Balance due 56 days prior to arrival