Itinerary + Map

DAY 1 Riga
Arrival in Riga with an optional transfer to your hotel for check-in and welcome meeting at 19.00 hrs.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete (4 star) or similar

DAY 2 Riga
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 morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon offers an optional visit (prebooked or on-site) to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. In the evening, enjoy an optional Latvian dinner (prebooked or on-site) at a local stylish local restaurant.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Riga - Tallinn
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. There is a short tour of the resort before continuing through the North Estonian land of forests and arriving in Tallinn early afternoon. Check-in at your hotel.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 Tallinn
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity 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 you around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where you see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon, an optional excursion (prebooked or on-site) is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner (prebooked or on-site) at a local restaurant.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Tallinn - Lahemaa - Tallinn
This day offers an optional day excursion (prebooked or on-site) to Lahemaa National Park, where you visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 13th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6 Tallinn - Tartu
Continue to Tartu, the University Town, where Estonia gained its statehood. See the charming Old Town and the University founded in 1632. Check in at your hotel. Afternoon is free in tartu to explore it further on your own.

Stay at: Hotel Dorpat (3 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 Tartu - Grasi
Departing from Tartu, the tour heads south and soon reaches Stameriena - the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. After the visit, continue to Cesvaine where you visit the small, private Cesvaine beer brewery and are invited to test the produce. Later in the afternoon, arrive to Grasi Manor, a picturesque classicism style estate in the middle of Latvia. This evening includes a dinner at your hotel.

Stay at: Grasi Manor (3 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 8 Grasi - Daugavpils
Leaving Grasi, the first stop is in Aglona to visit the Aglona Basilica built in late baroque style and a ceramics workshop, an important symbol of Latgalian culture. From here, the tour continues to Daugavpils, Latvia’s second largest city. Tour the historical centre of the city and visit the 19th century Daugavpils Fortress and the Mark Rothko Art Centre, the only place in Europe, where the original masterpieces by the famous founder of abstract expressionism can be seen. Just outside the city, you can see the lovely Sventes Manor and check in at your hotel.

Stay at: Hotel Svente Manor (4 star) or similar.
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9 Daugavpils - Vilnius
Today, travel southwards into Lithuania and in the middle of the day, arrive at Aukstatija National Park with its many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between forests and hills. Explore the park on a light walk through the scenic landscapes and visit the pretty lakeside town of Paluse, famous for its wooden church. Late in the afternoon, head towards Vilnius. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.

Stay at: Hotel Neringa (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 10 Vilnius
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes you to the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers optional tour (prebooked or on-site) to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania where you will learn about the fortifications and the collection of armaments of the castle and palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.

Stay at: Hotel Neringa (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 11 Vilnius
Enjoy your breakfast this morning before check out. Your <optn> tour concludes today with an optional transfer to the Airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast

OPTIONAL TOUR PACKAGE
The below Optional Tours Package is designed to enhance your touring experience (additional charges apply). It is available for pre purchase. Ask your consultant for more information and how to reserve your spot on the following optionals.

Riga: Ethnographical Open Air Museum, Latvian Dinner at local restaurant
Tallinn: Kadriorg Park and KUMU Art Museum, Medieval Dinner at local restaurant
Lahemaa National Park Excursion
Tartu: Estonia National Museum
Vilnius: The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania

  • 10 nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels
  • Group land tour with maximum 36 participants
  • Transportation by first-class motor coaches or first-class mini-vans
  • Services of a multi-lingual (English & German) Tour Manager
  • Welcome meeting with champagne, cocktail or juice
  • Personalised welcome package
  • 10 breakfasts
  • 1 dinner at Grasi manor

Sightseeing:

  • Riga
  • Tallinn
  • Daugavpils
  • Vilnius

Entrances:

  • Medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
  • Stameriena Palace,
  • Talava Cider Brewery
  • Aglona Basilica
  • Ceramics show-room in Preili
  • Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils

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