Estonia Latvia Lithuania

The tour embraces all three Baltic countries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, each of which has its own distinctive cultural tradition and historical heritage. The three capitals are renowned for their charming old town areas, full of architectural gems. The captivating countryside is worth discovering for its quaint towns and unique landscapes.

Special attention has been paid to the choice of hotels; they are all small and nicely located in the old parts of the cities, making the stay even more enjoyable in authentic surroundings.

Transfers are not guided but performed by a driver only. We cannot guarantee the drivers skills in speaking English fluently but will do our utmost that he/she speaks it at least helpfully.

Note: nationals of some countries require Visas to Baltic countries. Please check at time of booking.

Itinerary

GATEWAY TO THE BALTICS

Arrival Tallinn airport or harbor. You will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Domina City or similar.

TALLINN

A tour by foot of Old Town Tallinn takes you through a whole city of interesting Medieval architecture. Walking along the quaint streets you will reach the Castle Hill from where you have a picturesque view over the whole city and the Baltic Sea.

Afternoon and evening at leisure.

VIA BALTICA

You travel along the famous Via Baltica from Tallinn via Pärnu where stop of ca.1 hour and onwards to Riga, the capital of Latvia. In August 1989 the Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians formed a human chain through all the three countries, and Via Baltica became to symbolise the road to freedom. Arrival in Riga in the evening. Overnight at one of the small hotels of the city (e.g. Konventa Seta Hotel ).

LESSON OF ARCHITECTURAL STYLES

The morning sightseeing introduces Riga's historic sights, which display a wide variety of architectural styles. The new part of the town is also about a hundred years old and very interesting with its 19th-century Art Nouveau architecture. Overnight at Hotel Konventa Seta or similar in Riga.

LITHUANIA - OUTPOST OF LATIN CULTURE

The tour proceeds to the town of Siauliai where you will see a spectacular sight! Hill of Crosses is a mound covered with thousands of big and small crosses. Continue to Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania where we will stop for about 1 hour before continuing to Vilnius. Overnight at Hotel Artis or similar

VILNIUS

In the morning you will get a close view of the monumental sights of Vilnius, all bearing witness to the rich history of this city. The tour includes the Cathedral, the University, which dates back to the 1570´s and the white church of Sts. Peter and Paul. Overnight at Hotel Artis or similar.

HOMEBOUND

Departure transfer to Vilnius airport for your flight home.

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