Baltic Highlights Express tour in 7 days
Planning vacation? Take this Baltic Highlights Express tour in 7 days and visit Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia! Explore the fabulous region of the Baltics!
Day 1 - Arriving in Vilnius
Arriving in Vilnius. Optional transfer from airport to hotel .Check in at Rinno hotel or similar
Day 2 - Exploring Vilnius
Vilnius Walking tour in Vilnius In the morning meet your local guide art the hotel lobby. This tour is to give You a general understanding of Vilnius history and culture. Tick the must-see boxes for Old Town as well as the artistic Uzupis district. Let us take You through the main sights of Vilnius Old Town that we enjoy passing ourselves every time we show them. You will be guided through impressive Gothic and Baroque churches, our Cathedral square, Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, Jewish Quarter. You will pass through the Gates of Dawn and City Gate remaining from medieval fortifications. You will walk the narrow streets that turn into an open air gallery called Artworks on Literatu str and finally you might get a chance to spot some locals drying their laundry in the the narrowest street of Vilnius.
Day 3 - Off to Riga
Riga Train from Vilnius to Riga Comfortable train connection between Vilnius and Riga will allow you to enjoy your trip with beautiful countryside passing by. Train ride takes approx 4 hours and 13 min. 12:00 pm - 2 hours - Eastern European Time Walking City Tour of Riga In Riga while meandering its narrow streets and ancient alleyways you will discover the must visit sites and some hidden corners. 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 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.
Day 4 - Free day in Riga
Riga Day at leissure in Riga On this day you can relax and enjoy your time in vibrant Latvian capital or take a half day trip to Gauja national park.
Optional trip to Gauja National Park.
The Gauja National Park often called Switzerland of Latvia by locals is the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia, characterized by great biological diversity, variety of landforms, natural springs, sandstone outcrops, picturesque views and unique natural, cultural and historical monuments.You will start exploring Gauja national park in Sigulda, a small medieval town in the valley of the Gauja river. You will explore it's cultural sights and nature surroundings and get some breathtaking views of the Gauja valley. During the trip you will also visit a Gutman’s cave – the largest in the Baltics sandstone cave which is also a geological protected monument. You will read about the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Turaida castle, a former Livonian order settlement that is the most pictured monument of the area.
Day 5 - Bus to Tallinn and city tour
You will be provided with bus tickets and seat reservations. The ride from Riga to Tallinn takes around 4,5 hours. The coaches are modern and equipped with a number of amenities so you can use your time exactly as you wish. The coach has Wi-Fi and sockets for each pair of seats, as well as personal multimedia screens for watching movies, listening to music or playing games.
Walking tour in Tallinn
Upon arrival at your hotel meet your local guide and enjoy a 2 hour walking tour of 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 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.
Day 6 - Free day in Tallinn
Tallinn Day at leissure in Tallinn On this day you can explore further Estonian capital, relax, go shopping or take an optional trip to a countryside.
Optional Lahemaa National Park Daytrip
Lahemaa National Park is the largest and very first protected nature reserve in the country. This day is to explore stunning Estonian nature with it’s forests, lakes and wetlands. During the daytrip you will visit Jagala juga – the biggest natural waterfall in Estonia. Following the road you will drive the narrow roads through the forested area where we will have chance to stroll around the fishermen villages along the Gulf of Finland.On the way back to Tallinn you will visit a picturesque Viru bog where you will take a walk through the path directing through the middle of the bog.
Day 7 - Departure
Optional transfer from hotel to airport Departure
- 6 nights in comfortable hotels with breakfast
- City taxes
- City tours in Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn
- Transfers between capitals by train and coach
- Personalized travel plan and suggestions
- 24/7 emergency contact during the trip
- Airport transfers
- Flight tickets
- Gratuities
Optionals
- Transfer from airport / to airport
- Optional private tour to Trakai
- Optional private tour to Gauja National park
- Optional daytrip to Lahemaa National park
- More than 60 days before tour start date – 10% of tour price will be charged
- 10% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of booking and preparing your tour.
- 59-35 days before tour start date – 25% of tour price will be charged.
- 25% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of canceling any arrangements made for your tour.
- 34-22 days before tour start date – 75% of tour price will be charged.
- 75% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of canceling any arrangements made for your tour.
- 21-0 days before tour start day – 100% of tour price will be charged.
- 100% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of canceling any arrangements made for your tour.
Planning vacation? Take this Baltic Highlights Express tour in 7 days and visit Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia! Explore the fabulous region of the Baltics!