Baltic Interlude 2020

DAY 1 STOCKHOLM
Welcome to Sweden. We commence our tour with a welcome dinner at your hotel. D

Hotel Clarion Stockholm (4 star) or similar

DAY 2 STOCKHOLM
Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is an incredible city. On our sightseeing tour we will see the Old Town with the royal Castle, the Stockholm Cathedral and famous City Hall. This afternoon we transfer to the port to embark on our overnight journey travelling through the glorious Stockholm archipelago to Riga. B, D

DAY 3 RIGA
We arrive at Riga this morning and explore its fascinating mix of German, Latvian and Russian Heritage. Our tour will include the wonderful Art Nouveau district and the city’s notable sights such as the freedom Monument and Dome Cathedral. B, L

Hotel Wellton Riga & Spa (4 star) or similar


DAY 4 RIGA – SIAULIAI (HILL OF CROSSES) – KAUNAS – VILNIUS
Our journey takes us south across the border to neighbouring Lithuania with a stop at Siauliai to see the evocative Hill of Crosses, which stands as a testament to the endurance of Catholicism in this country’s turbulent history. We continue to charming Kaunas with a cobbled Old Town for a short stop before proceeding to Lithuania’s capital for check in at your hotel. B, D

Hotel Best Western Villnius (4 star) or similar

DAY 5 VILNIUS
We join our guide for a tour of Vilnius’ quaint Old Town, walking along the maze of cobblestone streets past unassuming monuments. Uncover the city’s highlights including St. Anna’s Church, the Old University and Gemidinas Tower. B, L

DAY 6 VILNIUS – DAUGAVPILS – SIGULDA
Today we stop in smaller, provincial towns to gain a great insight into this region. We transfer to Daugavpils, founded by the Livonian Order and ruled by Poles, Swedes, Russians and Germans. Explore the town center and Daugavpils Fortress before transferring to Sigulda for dinner and overnight. B, D

Hotel Sigulda (3 star) or similar

DAY 7 SIGULDA – PAERNU – TALLINN
Explore lovely Sigulda, known by the locals as the Switzerland of Latvia. On a sightseeing tour take a forest walk and cable car ride with excellent views of the Guaja River. Continue to the resort town of Paernu and enjoy a short tour before travelling through the picturesque Estonian countryside to Tallinn. B, L

Stay at Hotel Hestia Ilmarine (4 star) or similar

DAY 8 TALLINN
We start our day with a comprehensive tour of this magnificent walled city. See Tallinn’s Dome Cathedral, Toompea Castle and medieval 13th century Town Hall. This evening join a medieval dinner at a local restaurant. B, D


DAY 9 TALLINN – HELSINKI
After breakfast, take a ferry across to Finland and arrive in its lively capital, Helsinki. We join an excellent city tour including the Helsinki Cathedral, Parliament Building, Sibelius Monument and famous Rock Church. B, D

Glo Art Hotel (4 star) or similar


DAY 10 HELSINKI – ST. PETERSBURG
Travel by the Allegro train and cross the border to Russia where you will arrive at magnificent St. Petersburg! You will be met at the train station to transfer to your hotel. This evening head out for dinner to a local restaurant in this amazing city. B,D

Hotel Akyan (4 Star) or similar

DAY 11 ST PETERSBURG
Enjoy The Peterhof Grand Palace and its spectacular parks and gardens before transferring to the port, airport, hotel or train station for your onward journey. B