Vilnius – Riga – Tallinn | 8 Days Baltic Highlights

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Day 1. Arrival in Vilnius – Bohemian Beginnings

Arrival in Vilnius. Optional transfer to Radisson BLU Lietuva** or similar. Check-in and overnight.
Welcome meeting with a local guide and a short walking tour of Vilnius Old Town and the artistic Užupis district, the self-declared “independent republic.” Visit the Užupis Constitution Wall and the iconic Angel of Užupis.

Day 2. Vilnius – History, Culture & Flavours
Guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town: Cathedral Square, Vilnius Cathedral, Bell Tower, Vilnius University Ensemble, Presidential Palace, Gate of Dawn, and St. Anne’s Church.
Visit Halles Market, tasting local Lithuanian products and the national dessert Šakotis.

Optional experiences:
• Trakai Island Castle with Karaim wooden houses and Kenesa
• Boat ride on Lake Galvė
• Traditional Lithuanian dinner

Day 3. Vilnius – Hill of Crosses – Rundale – Riga

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Riga.
Stop at the Hill of Crosses, one of Lithuania’s most sacred pilgrimage sites.
Continue to Rundale Palace in Latvia – the “Versailles of the Baltics,” with a guided tour of the palace and French gardens.
Arrival in Riga, check-in at Radisson BLU Ridzene** or similar.

Day 4. Riga – Art Nouveau & Old Town
Discover Riga’s famous Art Nouveau Quarter, home to one of the world’s largest collections of this architectural style.
Guided tour of Riga Old Town: St. Peter’s Church, Dom Cathedral, House of the Blackheads, Guild Houses, Freedom Monument, and National Opera.
Visit the historic Riga Central Market (former Zeppelin hangars) with tastings of local specialties.

Optional experiences:
• Organ mini-concert at Dom Cathedral
• Canal & Daugava River boat tour
• Gauja National Park, Sigulda & Turaida
• Latvian national dinner

Day 5. Riga – Pärnu – Tallinn
Scenic drive along the Baltic coast to Pärnu, Estonia’s seaside resort and summer capital. Guided walking tour of the Old Town, historic villas, churches, and spa architecture.
Continue to Tallinn, check-in at Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Spa Hotel** or similar.

Day 6. Trendy Tallinn – Old Town & Creative Quarters
Guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town: Gothic Town Hall, St. Olaf’s Church, Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and panoramic viewpoints.
Visit Balti Jaama Market with local eco products and street food.
Explore Kalamaja, Telliskivi Creative City, and the modern Rotermann Quarter, blending historic architecture with contemporary lifestyle.

Day 7. Lahemaa National Park – Nature & Heritage
Optional city walk in Kadriorg Park & Palace.
Excursion to Lahemaa National Park: Jägala Waterfall, Käsmu Captain’s Village, Altja Fishing Village, and Palmse Manor (guided visit).
Walk along the coast and explore Viru Bog via wooden boardwalks.

Day 8. Tallinn at Leisure – Departure
Free time in Tallinn for shopping or optional visits:
• Fotografiska Tallinn photography museum
• Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam) maritime museum
Optional transfer to the airport. Departure.

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Tallinn – Riga – Vilnius | 8 Days Baltic Journey

Day 1. Arrival in Tallinn

Arrival in Tallinn. Optional transfer to Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Spa Hotel Tallinn** or similar.
Welcome meeting with a local guide and a short walking tour of the Upper Old Town, introducing the city’s medieval heritage.

Day 2. Trendy Tallinn – Old Town & Creative Quarters
Guided tour of Tallinn Old Town: Gothic Town Hall, St. Olaf’s Church, Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (entrance), artisan studios, and panoramic viewpoints.
Visit Balti Jaama Market for local eco products and street food. Continue to Kalamaja, Telliskivi Creative City, and the modern Rotermann Quarter, where historic architecture meets contemporary lifestyle.

Day 3. Lahemaa National Park – Nature & Heritage
Optional walk through Kadriorg Park & Palace.
Excursion to Lahemaa National Park: Jägala Waterfall, Käsmu Captain’s Village, Altja Fishing Village, and Palmse Manor (guided visit).
Explore the coastline and walk the boardwalks of Viru Bog. Return to Tallinn.

Day 4. Tallinn – Pärnu – Riga
Scenic coastal drive to Pärnu, Estonia’s seaside resort and summer capital. Guided walking tour including historic spa architecture, Old Town churches, and Art Nouveau villas.
Continue to Riga, check-in at Radisson BLU Ridzene** or similar.

Day 5. Riga – Art Nouveau, Old Town & Markets
Discover Riga’s renowned Art Nouveau Quarter.
Guided tour of Riga Old Town: St. Peter’s Church, Dom Cathedral, House of the Blackheads, Guild Houses, Freedom Monument, and National Opera.
Visit the Riga Central Market (UNESCO-listed former Zeppelin hangars) with tastings of traditional Latvian products.

Optional experiences:
• Organ mini-concert at Dom Cathedral
• Canal & Daugava River boat tour
• Gauja National Park & Turaida
• Latvian national dinner

Day 6. Riga – Rundale Palace – Vilnius
Visit Rundale Palace, Latvia’s most magnificent Baroque residence, with a guided tour of the palace and French gardens.
Continue to the Hill of Crosses, Lithuania’s sacred pilgrimage site.
Arrival in Vilnius, check-in at Radisson BLU Lietuva** or similar.

Day 7. Vilnius – History, Art & Flavours
Guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town: Cathedral Square, Vilnius Cathedral, Bell Tower, Vilnius University Ensemble, Presidential Palace, Gate of Dawn, St. Anne’s Church, and the bohemian Užupis Republic with its Constitution Wall and Angel sculpture.
Visit Halles Market, tasting local products and the national dessert Šakotis.

Optional experiences:
• Trakai Island Castle & Karaim heritage
• Boat ride on Lake Galvė
• Lithuanian national dinner

Day 8. Vilnius at Leisure – Departure
Free time in Vilnius for shopping or optional visits such as the MO Museum or KGB Museum.
Optional transfer to the airport