This essential introduction to the three Baltic capitals is an excellent tour for first time visitors or for those who enjoy a relaxed pace on group tours. There are 2 accommodation options: stay in 3 star hotels or upgrade to 4/5-star hotels. This itinerary not only includes sightseeing tours of each city but also visits highlights including the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace in Latvia and the Estonian seaside resort of Pärnu. Ask a Regent Baltics Specialist for details about optional afternoon excursions to Trakai, Sigulda and Kadriorg Park and Palace.

Price based on 3-star acommodation in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn. Speak to a Regent Baltics Specialist to upgrade to 4 or 5-star hotels.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

FLY TO VILNIUS

Fly to Vilnius. Transfer to the hotel, check in for two nights and attend a welcome meeting.

DAY 2

VILNIUS

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. (B)

DAY 3

VILNIUS TO RIGA

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 for three nights. (B,L)

DAY 4

RIGA

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. Visit the city’s famous Art Nouveau district and spend the afternoon at leisure. (B)

DAY 5

RIGA

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. (B)

DAY 6

RIGA TO TALLINN VIA PARNU

Travel by coach to Tallinn, stopping en route at the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, situated on the outskirts of Riga, to discover traditional Latvian rural buildings. Continue to Pärnu, a beautiful seaside resort on the Baltic Sea, to explore the historic town centre and enjoy a stroll along the golden-sand beach. Arrive in Tallinn late in the afternoon and check in to the hotel for two nights. (B,L)

DAY 7

TALLINN

Embark upon a morning sightseeing tour of Tallinn including the medieval Upper and Lower Towns, Pirita Olympic Yacht Centre and the Song Festival Grounds, a place which many Estonians hold dear as the birthplace of Estonia’s Singing Revolution in 1988. The afternoon is free to explore at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and Palace. Originally an imperial summer residence and designed by Peter the Great for his wife Catherine I, the palace now houses the foreign art collection of the Estonian Art Museum. Ask a Regent Baltics Specialist for details of this tour. (B)

DAY 8

FLY TO UK

Spend the morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for the flight back to the UK. (B)

Pricing Information

8 day tour, from £995 per person

(Single person supplement + £185)

Price Includes

Return flights in economy class with Lufthansa via Frankfurt from London Heathrow or Manchester or Air Baltic from London Gatwick
All airport taxes and security charges
Accommodation in three-star hotels as specified with breakfast
Transportation between the cities as specified
Sightseeing with English-speaking guides
Entrance fees on sightseeing tours
Individual information package (city guides, maps, restaurant suggestions in each city)

Price Excludes

Return airport transfers £70 per car (1-2 persons)
Travel insurance
Optional Excursions
Pre or post-stays in Vilnius or Tallinn

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Price Notes

Upgrade to four/five-star hotels from £155 per person

These are guaranteed departure tours operated in conjunction with our Baltic partners and are not exclusive to Regent Holidays’ clients. They operate with a minimum of 2 persons. Please note that our local partners reserve the right to change hotels to similar hotels of the same standard.

Itinerary Dates
18 May 2019 - 25 May 2019
01 Jun 2019 - 08 Jun 2019
15 Jun 2019 - 22 Jun 2019
13 Jul 2019 - 20 Jul 2019
27 Jul 2019 - 03 Aug 2019
10 Aug 2019 - 17 Aug 2019
24 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2019
07 Sep 2019 - 14 Sep 2019

Tour Route Map

Lithuania, Vilnius
Latvia, Riga
Estonia, Tallinn

Image Gallery

View on central square in the old city of Riga, Latvia

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Reviews

Had a small problem with the evening meals but this was addressed with a full refund of full board payment - thank you! Apart from this I very much enjoyed this trip - the cities visited were very attractive and the hotels we stayed in first class.

Mr D Tutill

Good value for money. Excellent guide in Tallinn

P. Clark

Local guides were excellent. The tour group was interesting - multi-national when I'd imagined it would all be British people, this added a different dimension to the holiday. Information and maps sent out from Regent Holidays were very helpful. It was good to be able to email Jurate with any queries.

Ms C Rogers

This is our third Regent Holiday; it follows the same quality that we experienced on the previous holidays. We appreciated being met on arrival and take to our accommodation. The people in the field were very helpful and we experienced no problems. Thanks to your staff for making the whole experience possible.

Dr Jamieson

September 27, 2013