Highlights of the Baltics

Explore the best of the Baltics: Historic Vilnius in Lithuania; beautiful Riga, the “Paris of the North” in Latvia; Tallinn, the medieval capital of Estonia.

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Style	Small Group TourTravel with a small, intimate group of no more than 16 likeminded travelers (and often much fewer), escorted by an English speaking guide and/or tour manager for some or all of your journey. More of these packages Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
Departures	August 2023 – October 2024	Group Size	16 travelers max
Themes	History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife
Activity Level	Moderate
What to Expect	This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking and requires an average level of physical fitness Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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Explore the absolute best of northeast Europe on our 11-day journey to the Baltics: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Although small, these countries are full of unforgettable experiences, picturesque landscapes, delectable cuisine, and much more. Start your adventure discovering the timeless charm and unique architecture in Vilnius, Lithuania, home to one of the oldest preserved Old Towns in Northern Europe. Be sure to complete your trip with a visit to the fairy-tale Trakai Castle and enjoy a traditional Lithuanian pastry, the Kibinai! Wander your way through the treetops in Anyksciai before arriving in Riga, Latvia. Known as the “Paris of the North,” Riga is home to cobblestone streets lined with intricately designed buildings in its ornate Art Nouveau district, open-air museums, and marvelous cathedrals. Venture outside of the city to Gauja National Park, a hidden gem recognized as the “Switzerland of Latvia.” The last stop on your journey is Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. Step back in time as you walk along the winding streets past 14th and 15th-century walls, towers, and soaring church spires. Then, leave the city behind for the breathtaking natural landscape covering over half of Estonia with wetlands, bogs, and forests. Visiting this region offers travelers sights and activities not found anywhere else in Europe, so get your bags packed, cameras ready, and meet us in the Baltics!

Package includes

Flights
Coach
Transfers
Hotel
Meals
Guides

Round-trip flights from NYC (JFK or EWR) including taxes & fees
All ground transportation and transfers
9 nights accommodation in superior first class hotels
15 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners including welcome and farewell dinners
Professional, English-speaking tour director and local guides
Comprehensive touring program and entrance fees

Optional add-ons

Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
Private guided tour of the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Gauja National Park, Turaida Castle & a secret Soviet bunker with lunch

Why you'll love it

Discover the Old Town, Cathedral Square, the Orthodox Cathedral of All Saints, and Vilnius University on a walking tour of Vilnius.
Learn how to create a a traditional Kibinai, a Lithuanian pastry.
Take a walk on Laju Takas, a spectacular treetop walking path in Anyksciai.
Tour Riga, the "Paris of the North", including the Old Town, the Swedish Gate, the Monument of Liberty, Riga's Castle, and the Art Nouveau district.
En route to Tallinn, Estonia, visit an eco-farm and engage in an organic horticulture workshop.
Stop at a cider house in Kaelase, enjoying a tasting as you learn about the process of making cider.
See the Town Hall, Dome Cathedral, and the Toompea Palace in Tallinn.
Visit Kardriorg Palace, the jewel of Tallinn.
Enjoy the fresh air as you walk along the boardwalks of an Estonian bog at Lahemaa National Park.
Explore the enchanting 400-year-old fishing village of Altja.

Itinerary at a Glance

1 Depart USA
2 Arrive Vilnius, Lithuania
3 Vilnius
Optional Excursion: Museum of Occupations & Freedom Fights, $45
4 Vilnius
5 Anyksciai, Birzai & Riga, Latvia
6 Riga, Latvia
Optional Excursion: Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, $50
7 Riga
Optional Excursion: Gauja National Park, Turaida Castle & a secret Soviet bunker with lunch, $255
8 Pärnu, Kaelase, Tallinn, Estonia
9 Tallinn, Estonia
10 Tallinn, Lahemaa National Park
11 Depart Tallinn/Arrive USA

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If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Highlights of the Baltics
Rooming Selection
Double Occupancy	included
Single Occupancy
Oct 12, 2023	$569
Aug 24, 2023; Sep 21, 2023	$589
All other dates	$599
Optional Excursions¹
Museum of Occupations & Freedom Fights	$45
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum	$50
Gauja National Park, Turaida Castle, & a secret Soviet bunker with lunch	$255

1. The optional Gauja National Park, Turaida Castle, and a secret Soviet bunker with lunch require a minimum of four passengers to operate.

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
New York City (NYC)¹	included

1. NYC departures will be from either JFK or EWR based upon availability.

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above.

Want to fly from another city? We can arrange flights from most major cities. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

Depart the United States on your overnight flight to Vilnius, Lithuania.

Day 2 Arrive Vilnius, Lithuania

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel
Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant

Hotel Vilnia Dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel for check-in. Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

Day 3 Vilnius

Discover Vilnius on a walking tour through the city
Visit the city's Jewish Quarter, and unique Užupis District
Optional visit to the Museum of Occupations & Freedom Fights

Hotel Vilnia Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

This morning, join your guide on a walking tour of Vilnius. Your tour begins in one of the oldest preserved Old Towns in Northern Europe. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Town boasts a rare mix of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture. Visit the Gates of Dawn, which opened in 1522 and is the city's only remaining defensive wall still standing. With the splendid image of the Virgin Mary painted to protect the city, the wall stands as an essential spiritual landmark. Your tour continues to Cathedral Square, the outstanding Orthodox Cathedral of All Saints, and Vilnius University, one of the oldest schools in Europe.

Next, learn more about two distinct areas that makeup Vilnius: the Jewish Quarter and the Užupis District. Learn more about Lithuania's strong connection with Jewish heritage, and discover why Vilnius was once referred to as the "Jerusalem of the North." Then, explore the city's Užupis District, a self-proclaimed "republic" inside the Old Town thriving as a creative and artistic community with its constitution, anthem, and president.

The rest of your day is free at leisure, or you may choose an optional visit to the Museum of Occupations & Freedom Fights.

Optional Excursion: Museum of Occupations & Freedom Fights, $45

Reflect on Lithuanian history with a guided tour of the Museum of Occupations & Freedom Fights. Once a former gymnasium, it was the headquarters of the Gestapo during the occupation in WWII and was then taken over by the Soviet KGB. Learn more about Lithuania’s complex history of occupation that only ended in 1990, when Lithuania declared independence from the USSR.

Day 4 Vilnius

Pay a respectful visit to the Memorial of Paneriai
Visit Trakai Castle, picturesquely situated on the middle of a lake
Sail the surrounding waters of the castle by boat
Learn how to create a traditional Kibinai, a Lithuanian pastry

Hotel Vilnia Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, pay a respectful visit to the Memorial of Paneriai on the outskirts of Vilnius, the same site where over 100,000 Jews lost their lives during WWII. Today it is a place of commemoration and remembrance.

Continue to Trakai Castle, which is picturesquely situated in the middle of a lake. Standing tall with a medieval-style appearance, the castle exudes a fairy-tale-like essence and can only be accessed by a wooden drawbridge. Explore the castle grounds, visit the museum, and view the myriad of ancient artifacts.

Afterward, discover the magical blue waters surrounding the castle by boat. Relax to the sound of the calming waters as you pass through the neighboring islands. Following your time on the water, go to a local restaurant where you will learn how to make a traditional Lithuanian pastry called Kibinai. Follow time-tested Lithuanian cooking methods with your host before sitting down to taste your wonderful creation! Return to Vilnius and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 5 Anyksciai, Birzai & Riga, Latvia

Depart for Riga, en-route stop in Anyksciai & Birzai
Take a walk on Laju Takas, a treetop walking path overlooking the beautiful forests and river
Enjoy lunch at Birzai Castle and learn more about traditional Lithuanian beer making
Arrive in Riga, Latvia and check into your hotel

Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

Say goodbye to Vilnius and begin your journey to Riga! En route, stop in the town of Anyksciai and take a walk on Laju Takas, a spectacular treetop walking path. This one-of-a-kind structure meanders through the trees and offers a unique perspective of the surrounding area.

Continue to the town of Birzai and visit Birzai Castle for an included lunch. After lunch, visit the castle's cellar to learn more about traditional beer-making traditions accompanied by songs. Afterward, continue to Riga and check into your hotel.

Day 6 Riga, Latvia

This morning, discover Riga on a walking tour of the city
Explore the medieval architecture of Riga's Old Town
Walk through the ornate Art Nouveau district

Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, depart on a walking tour of Riga. Hailed as the "Paris of the North," immerse yourself among the cobblestone streets and magnificent architecture of this grand Baltic capital. Embrace Riga's most exciting sites, including the Old Town, the Swedish Gate, the Monument of Liberty, and Riga's Castle. Continue to the Dome Cathedral, home to one of the largest organs in Europe (6,768 pipes!). Next, enjoy a wonderful walk through the Art Nouveau district, a staple of any visit to Riga. Look out for the brilliantly decorated facades and intricately designed buildings as you take in one architectural masterpiece after another.

Following your walking tour, the rest of the day is free at leisure to explore on your own or take an optional excursion to the Latvian Open Air Museum.

Optional Excursion: Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, $50

Transfer from Riga to one of the largest and oldest open-air museums in all of Europe. Explore the vast array of historical buildings dating from the 17th century through the 1930s. Stroll through traditional farmsteads and reflect on the tools and crafts that made up everyday living.

Note: This private tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate.

Day 7 Riga

Free day to explore Riga on your own, or take part in a full-day optional excursion to Gauja National Park!

Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel Breakfast

Optional Excursion: Gauja National Park, Turaida Castle & a secret Soviet bunker with lunch, $255

Swap the city for the crisp fresh air of Gauja National Park, also known as the "Switzerland of Latvia." Visit the incredible Turaida Castle situated in the heart of the park. Built in the 13th century as a residence of the Bishop of Riga, the castle stands firm today, welcoming visitors and offering a great view of the surrounding landscape. Next, visit a formerly secret underground Soviet bunker. Built as a place of refuge in case of a nuclear war, step back in time and witness a piece of history only recently discovered in the early 2000s. Today's optional excursion also includes lunch at a local restaurant.

Note: This private tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate.

Day 8 Pärnu, Kaelase, Tallinn, Estonia

Transfer to Tallinn, Estonia
En route, visit a local eco-farm and engage in an organic horticulture workshop
Continue to a cider house and enjoy a tasting of five different ciders accompanied by cheese and snacks

Swissotel Tallinn, Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

This morning, depart for Tallinn, Estonia. En route, visit an eco-farm that specializes in organic gardening. Meet the friendly owners who will take you to their herb yard and greenhouse. During this time, learn more about the difference between eco-growing and chemically fertilized plants and how each affects human health. Then, partake in planting seeds in their greenhouse before sitting down and enjoying homemade smoothies and lemonade made with herbs picked from their garden.

Next, continue towards Tallinn and stop at a cider house in the town of Kaelase. Tour the factory and apple orchards and learn more about the process of making cider. Enjoy a tasting of five different delectable ciders with accompanying cheese and snacks. Later this evening, arrive in Tallinn and check in to your hotel.

2023: Swissotel Talllinn

2024: Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn

Day 9 Tallinn, Estonia

Visit the magnificent Kadriorg Palace and art museum
Walking tour of Tallinn

Swissotel Tallinn, Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, take short drive to Kadriorg Palace. Founded in 1718 by Russian Tsar Peter I in honor of his wife Catherine I, it is considered a crown jewel of Tallinn. Stroll through the colorful gardens and flower park before entering the national art museum. Wander through the halls of the exquisite interior and admire an assortment of brilliant pieces from international artists.

Return to the center of Tallinn for walking tour of one of the best preserved medieval cities in Northern Europe. Feel the aura of the 14th and 15th-century walls, towers, and soaring church spires as you walk along the winding streets. Visit the 14th-century Gothic Town Hall, the Dome Cathedral, and the magnificent pink Baroque-style Toompea Palace. Then, stand in awe at the outstanding architecture of the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral.

The balance of the afternoon is at leisure.

2023: Swissotel Talllinn

2024: Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn

Day 10 Tallinn, Lahemaa National Park

Venture outside the city to Lahemaa National Park
Walk along the boardwalks of an Estonian bog
Visit a 400-year-old fisherman's village
See the Baroque-style Palmse Manor and walk through the Open-Air Museum
Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers

Swissotel Tallinn, Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

This morning, leave the city behind for the breathtaking natural landscape of Lahemaa National Park. Wetlands, bogs, and forests cover nearly three-quarters of Estonia. Today allows you to step outside and enjoy the fresh air that comes with it. Visit a traditional Estonian bog and walk along the boardwalks while taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Listen to the relaxing sound of water cascading at the Jägala waterfall. Enjoy the view of the shore and explore the enchanting 400-year-old fishing village of Altja. Then, visit the Baroque-style Palmse Manor and walk through the Open-Air Museum. This afternoon, return to Tallinn and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner with your fellow travelers this evening at a local restaurant in Tallinn.

2023: Swissotel Talllinn

2024: Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn

Day 11 Depart Tallinn/Arrive USA

Transfer to the airport for your return flight
Arrive in the USA later today

Breakfast

Hotels

Hotel Vilnia

First Class

Originally built in the 19th century, Hotel Vilnia is situated in the heart of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, just opposite the entrance to the Bernardine Garden and within short walking distance of Cathedral Square, Vilnius University and Gediminas' Castle. This part of Vilnius is in a quiet, relaxing area surrounded by the extraordinary beauty of churches, parks, and monuments.

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Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel

First Class

Located in the historical center of Riga Old Town, the Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel is within walking distance from UNESCO world heritage attractions such as House of the Blackheads, Riga Dome Cathedral, and Latvian National Opera. The hotel also offers a full-service spa experience with services such as an Aqua Thermal Area, facials, scrubs, wraps, and specialized baths. There is a heated swimming pool, gym, and sauna on-site as well.

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Swissotel Tallinn

First Class

The Swissotel sits at the crossroads of Tallinn's business, cultural, entertainment, and shopping districts, making it an ideal location to easily explore the fascinating city and its well-preserved medieval old town, home to various museums, art galleries, and churches. The hotel is the tallest building in the city, boasting impressive views of the old town and the Baltic Sea.

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Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn

Deluxe

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn is an exclusive and luxurious hotel that blends modern comfort and traditional elegance. The hotel is located in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town, only a few minutes walk from the famous Town Hall, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn City Museum, and the Estonian National Opera.

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