Highlights of the Baltics Group Tour

Arrive in Vilnius and transfer to the Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva. Check in for two nights and attend a welcome meeting.

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Vilnius including the Cathedral of Peter and Paul, the Gothic Church of St. Anne’s and the baroque buildings of Vilnius University. The afternoon is free to spend at leisure or take an optional excursion to the medieval capital of Trakai. This 14th century red-brick castle, tranquilly located on an island on Lake Galve, houses a small history museum. In the evening enjoy an optional Lithuanian dinner at a local restaurant. (B)

Depart by coach to Riga with stops en route at the Hill of Crosses - an atmospheric place of pilgrimage - and Rundale Palace, the former residence of the Duke of Courland. Arrive in Riga and check in to the Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija for three nights. (B)

Embark on a morning sightseeing tour of Latvia’s capital. The Old Town of Riga represents more than 800 years of history with its narrow cobbled streets, 3rd century Dome Cathedral and colourfully restored merchants’ houses. Spend the afternoon at leisure or take 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. (B)

Enjoy a free day to explore Riga at leisure or book optional excursions. Perhaps join a morning sightseeing tour to the beautiful town of Sigulda, Latvia’s winter capital, known locally as the Switzerland of Latvia. Here, visit the Turaida Museum Reserve including the 13th century German Knights’ Castle and Gutmanis Cave, the deepest cave in the Baltics, located on the Gauja riverbank. Back in Riga book an optional visit to the Riga Motor Museum which has an impressive collection of vintage car including a very unique collection of old Soviet limousines from the Kremlin Garage. For 2024 departures this excursion will be replaced by a visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of  Latvian 18th century country life. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at a local restaurant. (B)

Travel by coach to Tallinn, stopping en route at Pärnu. This is a beautiful seaside resort on the Baltic Sea, enjoy a short tour of the historic town centre. Arrive in Tallinn early in the afternoon and check in to the Hotel Radisson Olympia for two nights. (B,L)

Embark upon a morning sightseeing tour of Tallinn including the medieval Upper and Lower Towns,. The afternoon is free to explore at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and KUMU. The park houses an imperial summer residence and designed by Peter the Great for his wife Catherine I, KUMU is an award wining new Estonian Art Museum. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at a local restaurant in the Old Town. (B)

Spend the morning at leisure before transfer to the airport. (B)