Baltic Highlights

Itinerary :

Day 1: Vilnius (Sun): Arrival in Vilnius, transfer on your own to the hotel and check-in, welcome meeting. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 2: Vilnius (Mon): Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. After breakfast, depart for your morning sigthseeing tour that includes panoramic 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. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai (not included), 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 Lithuanian Dinner at Restaurant Senoji. Overnight in Vilnius. (B)

Day 3: Vilnius – Riga (Tue): Today after breakfast, head for Riga. The first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia you will soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace, travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Riga. (B)

Day 4: Riga(Wed): 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. After breakfast today, leave for the walking tour of the Old Town that includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. Rest of the day is at leisure or you can opt for an optional tour visit to Jurmala (not included), the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. Overnight in Riga. (B)

Day 5: Riga (Thurs): Today after breakfast, rest of the day is at leisure or you have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes you to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda (at an additional cost). 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 returning to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage. Overnight in Riga. (B)

Day 6: Riga – Tallinn (Fri): After breakfast, the tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. You will do a short tour of the resort before you continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Tallinn. (B)

Day 7: Tallinn (Sat): Breakfast at the hotel. 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 cafes 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 you can opt for an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU (not included), the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. Overnight in Tallinn. (B)

Day 8: Tallinn (Sun): Breakfast at the hotel. Free time till departure. Transfer to the airport on your own. (B)