Overview:
Our Classical Baltics Tour gives you the best of the three Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Enjoy this fully guided Baltic tour featuring Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn as the main focus. You will experience culturally rich history, centuries worth of well-preserved architectural pearls, countrysides with rolling hills and green valleys, friendly locals and traditional foods.
Our Classical Baltic tours start in Vilnius where you will join your group for eight well planned days and seven nights of escorted sightseeing in all three Baltic States and one extra night in Tallinn at your own leisure. You will return from Tallinn.
You can also add extra nights in Vilnius and Tallinn.
Holiday price per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin/double room:
- 3-star hotels - from £ 1,115 pp, single room supplement £ 330
- 4-star hotels - from £ 1,315 pp, single room supplement is £470
2022 Departure Dates:
Departure |
Return |
14 May |
22 May |
28 May |
05 Jun |
11 Jun |
19 Jun |
25 Jun |
03 Jul |
09 Jul |
17 Jul |
23 Jul |
31 Jul |
06 Aug |
14 Aug |
20 Aug |
28 Aug |
03 Sep |
11 Sep |
17 Sep |
25 Sep |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 (Saturday): Vilnius
Arrival in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Transfer and check in at the hotel. Your guided tour starts with a welcome drink at 20:00 in the hotel. If your flight arrives after this time, your information pack will be left at the hotel reception.
Accommoation 2021: Art City Inn Hotel 3* or Hilton Garden Inn Hotel 4*
Day 2 (Sunday): Vilnius
Enjoy the Vilnius sightseeing tour, which includes visits to the medieval, as well as modern parts of the city. You will see the grand Cathedral of Peter & Paul, the small church of St. Anna (a gem of Gothic architecture), and the University of Vilnius. Your afternoon is free to explore the city on your own, or you can take the optional sightseeing tour to Trakai (20 miles), the former capital of Lithuania. The stunning, red brick 14th century castle is situated on an island in the middle of the Galves Lake. The castle now houses the History Museum.
Day 3 (Monday): Vilnius - Riga
After breakfast, depart by coach to Riga. En route you will visit the Hill of Crosses, a famous hill with more than a thousand crosses. You will also make a visit to the splendid 18th century Rundale Palace, the former residence of the Duke of Kurland. Lunch on the way to Riga. On arrival in Riga, check-in at the hotel.
Accommodation 2021: Hotel Konventa Seta 3* or Avalon Hotel & Conferences 4*
Day 4 (Tuesday): Riga
After breakfast you will be taken on a Riga city tour. The Old Town will delight you with the very colourful, restored merchants' residences, the cosy beer cellars and cafes, historical monuments like the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, and much more. View the masterpieces of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture throughout the tour. Today you have the afternoon free to enjoy more of Riga.
Day 5 (Wednesday): Riga
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can choose the optional sightseeing tour to nearby Sigulda. Sigulda is often referred to as the 'Latvian Switzerland', because of the beauty of its landscape. Visit the 13th century Knight's Castle and the mysterious Gutmana Cave, which is linked to a romantic medieval love legend. Afternoon free for independant exploration.
Day 6 (Thursday): Riga - Tallinn
After breakfast depart by coach to Tallinn. En route you will visit the Ethnographical Open Air Museum in the outskirts of Riga where you can see traditional Latvian rural buildings, the oldest dating back to the 17th century. View the coastal line of the Baltic Sea along the way and take a brief sightseeing tour of the Estonian seaside town of Parnu. Lunch on the way. Arrive in Tallinn and check in at the hotel.
Accommodation 2021: Three Crowns Residents 3* or Nordic Forum Hotel 4*
Day 7 (Friday): Tallinn
After breakfast your guide will take you on a Tallinn city tour, visiting the medieval Upper and Lower town. Today you can enjoy the afternoon at your own leisure, or you can choose the optional tour to Kadriorg Park & Palace, which was founded in 1721 by the Russian Emperor Peter the Great, as a gift for his wife Catherine II to use as a summer residence.
Day 8 (Saturday): Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel and a day free to explore Tallinn at your own leisure. Alternatively we are able to arrange a 2 hour cruise to Helsinki for you to explore the design capital of Scandinavia for the day.
Day 9 (Sunday): Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport and return flight.
Package Includes:
- Direct flights from London Stansted to Vilnius and return from Tallinn back to London Stansted (we can arrange connecting flights from other airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- 2 nights' accomodation in Vilnius
- 3 nights' accommodation in Riga
- 3 nights' accommodation in Tallinn
- Airport transfers in Vilnius and Tallinn
- Breakfast daily
- 2 lunches (Day 3 and Day 6)
- Use of first class coaches throughout the tour
- English speaking tour guide for the entire journey
- Excursions as per itinerary
- Information pack (city guides, maps and restaurant suggestions)
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
Optional Tours & Meals:
- 4 hour tour to Trakai Castle - £100 pp
- 5 hour tour to Sigulda - £100 pp
- 3 hour tour to Kadriorg Park & Palace - £100 pp
- Full excursion package of 3 optional tours - £ 270 pp
- Half board - £ 33 pp per meal / per night
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