Alongside the 3 Baltic capitals of Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga you’ll visit the lovely town of Klaipeda situated on the Baltic Sea. Walk around curious old towns and find out about the drawing in history of this noteworthy area. You will visit the Cold War bunker. You will see the Hill of Crosses, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We offer a free visit to a Lithuanian family home, during which you will be treated to locally produced cheese and honey. Are you ready for a true Baltic experience? Let’s make your Baltic dreams come true!
Tere! Welcome to Tallinn where you will begin your tour of the Best Baltic Tour. Free pick-up from airport and transfer to Go Hotel Shnelli or similar in city. Check-in, welcome meeting with a guide.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Tallinn. In the Old Town there are plenty of historic sites to visit, including the House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, the only preserved Renaissance building in Tallinn. Historically, the ‘Brotherhood’ was an association of merchants and sailors which dates back to the 14th century. Or perhaps you’d like to use your free time to relax in restaurant and take a dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Breakfast. Tallinn is the medieval capital in the Baltic States. Tallinn Old town is where cobblestones cover the streets, towers and walls surround the medieval-looking houses. In relaxed phase we walk through the old town to see on the Toompea hill the Castle (housing the Estonian Parliament), Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, We visit the Town Hall square to see the 15th century Town Hall and enter Europe’s oldest continuously operating pharmacy (open since 1422). After leaving Tallinn and drive to Parnu which is the popular resort town in Estonia with spa traditions since 1838. The town is situated on the country’s west coast and is a perfect location for “off-the-beaten track“ holidays. White sandy beaches, shallow waters, rich cultural scene and numerous cafés, restaurants and nightclubs attract thousand of tourists to enjoy their summer holidays. After short stop drive to Cesis, check-in Hotel Cesis or similar in city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Total distance: – approx. 280km.
Breakfast. After breakfast we depart Cesis and drive through the luscious green canopy of Gauja National Park en route to Sigulda. Visit Gutmans cave and hear the legend about what once happened here. Walk around Sigulda castle ruins and sea the new castle, than drive to Turaida castle which is a recently reconstructed medieval castle in Turaida. This majestic castle stands on the opposite bank of Gauja River from Sigulda. It was built in 1214 by Livonian Brothers of the Sword. After history lesson we will drive to Riga, Latvia capital. Today we explore Riga, the largest of the Baltic capitals it boasts a fantastic array of architectural styles and practices. Riga’s foundation dates back to 1201 when the German bishop Albert arrived. On our walking tour this afternoon we’ll visit Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gates along with other fascinating parts of the city which demonstrate its rich history. After excursion drive to late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Wellton Riverside or similar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Total distance: – approx. 90km.
Breakfast. This day is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In Jurmala there are many souvenir shops, cafes, bars, night clubs, recreational areas on main street. After back to Riga. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Note. If you don’t want to travel to Jurmala you can stay in Riga and explore the city on your own. Also there is possible for an optional to fly with hot AirBalloon over Riga.
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Total distance: – approx. 80km.
Breakfast. After breakfast you will go to Zemaitija National Park – wonderful mounds, blue lakes, wooded land, human untouched land. Short stop in the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania is an architectural and historical place. The Hill of Crosses, where everyone not only from Lithuania have set crosses for couple centuries. We will have short stop here to take a luck at unique place in all the Baltic States. After you will visit Plateliai former USSR Armed Forces missile base*. Currently, there is a museum, a Soviet military uniform dressed guide will escort the former underground missile storage inspect the catacombs. Later excursion you continue in Plateliai, who is one of the most beautiful village of National park. On the outskirts of the village is viewpoint, which offers a wide panorama of the surroundings and the full glory – Plateliai Lake, which still has the largest, deepest, cleanest, most beautiful and picturesque Lake in Zemaitija.
FREE BONUS TIME – we will give you a unique opportunity to see how the people of the Baltic States live, how a small town family lives. Possibility to taste honey and cheese. After drive to Amberton Hotel Klaipeda, check-in. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Total distance: – approx. 290km.
Breakfast. After breakfast the day is reserved for a full-day tour to the Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Our first stop is the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante. After that we continue to Nida, where we visit the High Dunes, *Thomas Mann’s summerhouse and get acquainted with the charming resort town before we drive back to Klaipėda. The evening offers an optional* Lithuanian dinner at restaurant Friedrich Passage. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Total distance: – approx. 99km.
Breakfast. After breakfast the drive to Lithuania capital – Vilnius. Transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva or similar, check-in.
After sightseeing tour with a qualified guide in the Old Town, where you will take a walk in cobblestone streets, on vibrant yet romantic spirit of the past. By the way, in 1994 Old Town was included in UNESCO World Heritage List. You will visit Vilnius Cathedral and the Cathedral Square, Gediminas Tower* the Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, Amber Museum-Gallery, and the Gates of Dawn. Free time, where you will have a great chance to buy souvenirs in shops. In the evening enjoy an optional* folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Total distance: – approx. 295km.
Breakfast. Your tour of the Baltic countries ends today. After breakfast there will be optional* transfers to the airport.
