Overview:
Taste the Baltics is a brand new and unique Baltic lifestyle tour with a maximum of 21 travellers. The tour features modern Baltic lifestyle as well as includes elements of cultural heritage and modern art, stays in manor houses, visit small local producers specialized in organic food and beverage, traditional and modern cuisine and much more.
Holiday price is from £2,280 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room. Single supplement is £ 765.
2027 Departure Dates:
| DEPARTURE |
RETURN |
| 2027 Dates |
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| 28 May |
10 Jun |
| 11 Jun |
24 Jun |
| 25 Jun |
08 Jul |
| 16 Jul |
29 Jul |
| 23 Jul |
05 Aug |
| 20 Aug |
02 Sep |
| 27 Aug |
09 Sep |
| 03 Sep |
16 Sep |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 (Friday): Arrive in Tallinn
Arrival in Tallinn, transfer to Hotel Hyatt Place**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting
Day 2 (Saturday): Tallinn
The Estonian capital 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 us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall.
After leaving Tallinn we reach Lahemaa National Park in the early afternoon and check-in at Hotel Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa, a charming 16th century estate located in the heart of the park. The dinner at Kaval-Ants Tavern features a genuine Estonian countryside meal in the rustic ambience of the old ice-cellar.
The Estonian capital 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 morning walking tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea with its Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, medieval Tallinn Town Hall and Great Guild Hall.
In the afternoon an optional excursion 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 at Restaurant Maikrahv.
Day 3 (Sunday): Tallinn-Lahemaa-Tallinn
This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.
Day 4 (Monday): Tallinn to Tartu
We continue to Tartu, the University Town, where Estonia gained its statehood. En route, we stop at Poltsamaa Castle, one of Estonia's notable medieval castle complexes, known for its rich history and picturesque setting. Upon arriving to Tatru, we explore the charming Old Town and visit the famous University of Tatru founded in 1632. Check in at Hotel Dorpat*** or similar.
Day 5 (Tuesday): Tartu-Grasi
Departing from Tartu, we head south and in Latvia our first stop is in Aluksne. From there soon we reach Stameriena - the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. After the visit, we continue to Cesvaine where we visit the small, private Cesvaine beer brewery and are invited to test the produce. Later in the afternoon we arrive to Grasi Manor***, a picturesque classicism style estate in the middle of Latvia. This evening offers dinner at Grasi Manor.
Day 6 (Wednesday): Grasi - Aglona - Svente
Today we discover the cultural and historical treasures of Latvia's latgale region. Our journey begins in Preili, where we visit a traditional ceramics workshop and the elegant Preili Castle. We then continue to Aglona, one of Latvia's most important pilgrimage sites, renowed for its spiritual heritage and impressive basilica. Afterwards, we visit Slutiski Old Believers Village, where we gain insight into the traditions and lifestyle of the Old Believers community. In the evening, we arrive in Svente for overnight accommodation and dinner at Hotel Svente Manor***.
Day 7: (Thursday): Svente - Daugavpils - Vilnius
The day begins with a visit to Daugavpils, including the impressive Daugavpils Fortress and the renowed Mark Rothko Art Centre, dedicated to the celebrated artist Mark Rothko. We then continue southwards into Lithuania and around midday arrive at Aukstaitija National Park, a beautiful region of lakes, rivulets, and the streams nestled among forests and rolling hills. We explore the park on a gentle walk through its scenic landscapes and visit the charming lakeside village of the Paluse, famous for its traditional wooden church. Late in the afternoon, we continue towards Vilnius.
Upon arrival, we check in at Hotel AC Marriott*** or similar hotel.
Day 8 (Friday): Vilnius
Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes to 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 optional tour 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.
Day 9: (Saturday): Vilnius
The morning offers an optional visit to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights. The former office of the KGB Deputy Chief of Internal Prison on the museum’s first floor includes an exhibition of documents, photographs, maps and other items depicting the Sovietisation of the region in 1940-1941. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele is on our program.
Day 10 (Sunday): Vilnius to Kaunas to Nida
Departing from Vilnius we head to Western part of Lithuania. En route we do a stop in Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania, to admire the beautiful Old Town and the elegant white Baroque Town Hall. After short walking tour in Klaipeda, we take ferry to reach Curonian Spit before reaching Nida resort town. Check in at Hotel Nerija****. The evening offers optional authentic fisherman dinner at “Tik Pas Jona”.
Day 11 (Monday): Nida to Liepaja
The morning is reserved for a half-day optional tour of 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. Tour takes us to the spectacular Parnidis Dune and Naglis Dune, the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and Thomas Mann’s summerhouse. In early afternoon we head towards Liepaja where we arrive in early afternoon and check in at Hotel Art Roma****. The evening offers an optional casual dinner at a beach café Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach.
Day 12 (Tuesday): Liepaja to Riga
Liepaja takes its name from the numerous linden trees in the city. We start the day with a short stroll in the Old Town with the Trinity Church and we visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. We now continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through Latvia to reach Riga at late afternoon. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.
Day 13 (Wednesday): 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 is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Day 14 (Thursday): Departure from Riga
Transfer to the airport
Package Includes:
- Direct return flights from London to Tallinn and return (we can arrange flights from other airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveller (23 kg)
- Arrival and departure transfers
- 13 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels
- 13 x buffet breakfast
- Dinner at Grasi and Svente manor restaurant
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
- Personalized welcome package
- Entrances to Stameriena Palace, Cesvaine beer brewery, Aglona Basilica, ceramics show-room in Preili, Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils, Poltsamaa Castle, Slutiski village and Rundale Palace.
- Service of English speaking tour escort on all tours
- Service of 1st class van throughout the itinerary
- 24 hrs emergency contact number
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
Optional Tours
- 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: £ 55 pp
- Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: £ 60 pp
- 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park with a visit to Palmse Manor and Vodka Museum in Vihula Manor: £ 85 pp
- 3-hour visit to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania: £ 50 pp
- 3-hour visit to Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights: £ 50 pp
- 3-hour excursion to Trakai Castle: £ 50 pp
- Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele: £ 60 pp
- Casual fisherman dinner at Tik Pas Jona tavern: £ 40 pp
- 4-hour excursion to the Curonian Spit: £ 50 pp
- Casual dinner on the beach in Liepaja: £ 50 pp
- 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: £ 45 pp
- Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: £ 40 pp
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