8 days/7 nights Baltic Highlights tour

Day 1   Arrival Vilnius

Upon your arrival in Vilnius you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2   Vilnius

Vilnius is well known for its more than 1200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. This morning you`ll enjoy a sightseeing 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. This afternoon we travel 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 folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas.

Day 3   Vilnius – Riga (300km/4h)

Today our journey takes us to Riga via the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites in 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.

Day 4   Riga 

Before we explore Riga we discover Medieval Latvia. This morning`s tour 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 Riga. This afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18^th century country life and this evening you can join in on the optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Day 5   Riga

Riga was founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert and is the largest of three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. Today`s walking tour includes the Old Town, Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter`s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. This afternoon we visit Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches before returning Riga and your chance to enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme.

Day 6   Riga – Tallinn (310km/5h)

Today your tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We enjoy a short tour of this resort before continuing through the North Estonian land of forests. We arrive Tallinn early afternoon. 

Day 7   Tallinn

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 cafes and restaurants. Your sightseeing tour explores the old medieval city walls and the old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town Hall. This afternoon we will visit Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its collections. Optional medieval dinner at restaurant Peppersack.

Day 8    Depart Tallinn.

This morning you`ll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.