Highlights of the Baltics Group Tour

Arrive in Lithuania’s capital and transfer to the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva. Check in for a two-night stay and attend a welcome meeting to meet your fellow travellers.

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This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, the Gothic Church of St. Anne, and the historic Vilnius University.

Spend the afternoon at leisure or join an optional excursion to Trakai Castle, a stunning 14th-century red-brick fortress on Lake Galve. In the evening, opt for a traditional Lithuanian dinner at a local restaurant. (B)

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Travel by coach to Riga. En route, stop at the Hill of Crosses, a striking pilgrimage site, and visit Rundale Palace, the ornate former residence of the Duke of Courland.

Arrive in Latvia’s capital and check in to the Radisson Blu Latvija for a three-night stay.(B)

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Join a morning walking tour of Riga’s Old Town, home to over 800 years of history. See the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, and colourful medieval merchants’ houses.

Spend the afternoon exploring independently or join an optional excursion to Jurmala, a nearby seaside resort known for its wooden villas and sandy beaches. In the evening, enjoy an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. (B)

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Today is free to explore Riga at your own pace. Optional excursions include a visit to Sigulda and the Turaida Museum Reserve, home to a medieval castle and the legendary Gutmanis Cave.

Alternatively, explore more of the capital with a visit to the Riga Motor Museum, featuring rare vintage Soviet-era cars. For 2024 departures, this excursion will be replaced with a visit to the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, showcasing rural Latvian life in the 18th century. (B)

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Travel north to Estonia, stopping in the coastal resort town of Pärnu for a short guided tour of its historic centre. Arrive in Tallinn and check in to the Radisson Blu Olümpia Hotel for a two-night stay. (B)

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This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Tallinn’s Old Town, exploring both the Upper and Lower Towns, including Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Town Hall Square.

In the afternoon, join an optional visit to Kadriorg Park, home to Peter the Great’s summer palace, and KUMU, Estonia’s award-winning contemporary art museum. In the evening, choose to dine in medieval style at a local Old Town restaurant. (B)

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