Highlights of the Baltics Group Tour

Arrive in Lithuania's capital and transfer to the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, set on the banks of the River Neris. Check in for a two-night stay and join a welcome meeting to meet your fellow travellers before the tour begins.

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This morning's guided tour explores Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of over 1,200 medieval buildings. See the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, the Gothic Church of St Anne, Gediminas Tower, and the Gates of Dawn, one of the city's original defensive gateways.

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

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Travel by coach to Riga, stopping en route at the Hill of Crosses — one of Catholic Lithuania's most moving pilgrimage sites — before continuing to Rundale Palace, the ornate former summer residence of the Duke of Courland, for a guided tour. Arrive in Latvia's capital by late afternoon and check in to the Radisson Blu Latvija for a three-night stay. (B)

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Founded in 1201, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and a genuine showcase of architectural styles. This morning's walking tour takes in the Art Nouveau district and Old Town, including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St Peter's Church and the Freedom Monument.

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

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Today is free to explore Riga at your own pace, with the option to venture further afield to the Gauja National Park. Visit the Turaida Museum Reserve to hear the medieval legend of the Rose of Turaida while exploring the Episcopal Castle, then continue to the picturesque town of Sigulda.

Alternatively, discover more of the capital itself with an optional city excursion - ask your Regent Baltic Specialist for current options. (B)

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Travel north to Estonia along the coastal highway, stopping in the summer resort town of Pärnu for a short guided tour of its historic centre. Continue through Estonia's forested landscape to arrive in Tallinn by early afternoon, checking in for a two-night stay. (B) 

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This morning's guided walk covers both the Upper and Lower Old Town, a charming blend of medieval streets and modern city life, taking in Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Tallinn Town Hall Square.

In the afternoon, join an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and KUMU, Estonia's award-winning museum of contemporary and classic art. In the evening, choose an optional medieval-style dinner in the Old Town. (B)

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