Grand Baltic Tour

Warm welcome to Vilnius- capital of Lithuania, unique cosmopolitan city, with bohemian vibe and laid-back nature, green, compact and easily walkable.

Upon arrival at the Vilnius airport you will be met by your local representative, privately transferred to your hotel in the Old Town and will be assisted with check-in.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure. 

OVERNIGHT: Hotel PACAI 5*, Vilnius 

Dive deep into the city that has second largest collection of Baroque after Rome and enjoy the view of medieval castle erected in the middle of the lake.

Vilnius sightseeing tour includes the major sites of the old town: Cathedral Basilica, Gediminas Castle, Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Pilies street, Gothic architecture ensemble – St. Anne’s, Bernardines, St. Michael’s churches, Orthodox monastery, St. Theresa church and Gates of Dawn.

The city tour of Vilnius will be followed by St. Peter and Paul’s church – the example of Lithuanian baroque and the artists’ district Uzupis.
Afternoon travel outside Vilnius to Trakai national park with pine forests and numerous lakes, visit to 15th century medieval castle of Trakai, set prettily on an island of Galve lake
Return to Vilnius late afternoon.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel PACAI 5*, Vilnius

Crossing Lithuania from east to west, you will see 2 major cities Kaunas and Klaipeda

Depart Vilnius by private vehicle accompanied by your English-speaking guide.

A first stop nearby Kaunas at Pazaislis monastery- best example of Baltic Baroque dated back to the 17th century.

Kaunas- an interim capital of Lithuania, prospered in 1930s and most famous for Art Deco style. Around 6000 buildings: this is the number of modernist objects. From luxurious concrete villas, temples and public buildings, schools and cultural institutions, to small wooden houses.

Kaunas sightseeing tour includes medieval castle, town hall, Thunder Haus, Vytautas Church, Cathedral, Vilniaus street and Laisves Avenue.
Further drive to the Baltic Sea coast
After reaching Klaipeda -the only port of Lithuania, formerly known as Memelburg, a short sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild houses and we visit the Theatre Square and the Ännchen von Tharau statue.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Michaelson Boutique 5*, KLAIPEDA

Visiting Curonian Spit that was formed by the sea, wind and human activity.

Today we will have a short ferry trip to Neringa National Park on the Curonian Spit – a unique and vulnerable, sandy and wooded cultural landscape, washed by the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. 

A combined car and walking tour is an unforgettable trip to the beautiful wild nature with sand dunes, pine forests and golden beaches.

Sightseeing tour includes Great cormorants’ colony and Dead Dunes, the Hill of Witches which houses a hundred fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures scattered along a forest path in Juodkrantė village and Nida resort, the Fisherman’s House, famous German writer Thomas Mann’s House, Amber Gallery, and climbing 52 m high Parnidis Dune.

Optional activity- boat tour to Nemunas River Delta village Minge and bird ringing station in Vente.

In evening we return back to Klaipeda.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Michaelson Boutique 5*, KLAIPEDA

On the way to Latvian capital you will find 2 extraordinary sights: Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace

Depart Klaipeda this morning north across the country to visit the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Bulldozed time and again by the Soviets, this mount covered by literally millions of small Christian Crosses became a symbol of local resistance and was visited by the Pope. 

Continue to the glorious Rundale Palace, created for one of Catherine the Great’s lover by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, famous for building Winter Palace in St. Petersburg.

Late afternoon arrival to Latvia’s capital Riga

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Grand Poet 5*, RIGA

Enjoy Riga- perfect blend of remarkable history, well preserved architecture, dynamic cultural life and rich gourmet scene.

Riga is a bustling, lively city with an important river port and commercial centre.
Sightseeing tour includes Swedish Gate, Powder Tower, Parliament of Latvia, St.Peter Church, Kalku Street and Livu Square with its medieval buildings, great and small Guild Houses, Dome Cathedral, Blackheads House, Riga Castle and Latvian National Opera House.

Then continue to the modern Riga with highest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in the world.

Please check our optional tours for further exploration of the city.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Grand Poet 5*, Riga

Starting from buying delis at famous Riga’s market you will travel to Tallinn with a stop at Turaida Castle.

Morning visit to the Central Market– the brightest and diverse food-stuff market place in the Baltics.

After leaving Riga we are heading to Gauja National Park – largest and oldest in Latvia, characterized by biological diversity, natural springs, sandstone outcrops, picturesque views and historical monuments.

We will visit Turaida Castle, built in the 13th century as a residence of the Bishop of Riga, and Sigulda Castle, a residence of the Master of the Livonian Order.

Let’s continue to Estonia with a beach stop in Pärnu- Estonia’s prime spa resort.

After arrival to Tallinn check-in at the hotel. 

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Telegraaf 5*, Tallinn 

Feast your eyes in Tallinn- Europe’s fairy tale city with a medieval twist.

Tallinn is probably the most complete and well preserved example of a medieval trading town in Europe.

Sightseeing tour includes Viru Gate, St.Catherine’s Passage, Town Hall Square, Great Guild, Alexander Nevskij Cathedral, St.Mary Church, Toompea and viewing platform.

Afternoon visit to Kadriorg Park and Palace, designed for Russian Czar Peter the Great during the 18th century. Nowadays housing the collection of early Estonian art. You will also visit Kumu Art Museum- one of the largest museums in Northern Europe.

Continue along the sea shore to Song Festival Grounds where 150,000 people can sing in the natural arena, Pirita district with former Olympic yachting centre and the beach, also the ruins of St. Bridget‘s Convent.

Finishing a tour at a Noblessner – sea front quarter with a promenade full of restaurants, art galleries and even brewery.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Telegraaf 5*, Tallinn 

Private transfer to Tallinn Airport for your onward flight.