Baltic Capitals Explorer - 8 days
Baltic Capitals Explorer - 8 days
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Baltic Capitals Explorer - 8 days
8 Days Starting in Vilnius and ending in Tallinn
Visiting:
Vilnius
,Klaipėda
,Hill of Crosses
,Riga
,Tallinn
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Low
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
2072/BCEX
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
Children welcome on these tours. 5 years and up. Although if you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4, we can accept the booking. Children between 5-11 will pay 50% of the adult price. No upper age limit but please just use your best judgem
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
Private Available:
Request A Private Tour
From:
$1081 (USD)
tourhub discount: $54
Tour Overview
Take in the highlights of the three beautiful Baltic capitals, Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn on this 8 day small group tour of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Stroll around Medieval Old Towns, marvel at the revered Hill of Crosses and visit the Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda, with the option to explore the picturesque Curonian Spit.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Vilnius
Location:
Vilnius
Meals Included:
No Meals
Welcome to Lithuania and the capital Vilnius. Upon arrival at Vilnius airport you'll be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. The rest of the day is at leisure. A welcome meeting will be held this evening, in the lobby, at around 7pm.
Day 2 : Vilnius
Location:
Vilnius
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Vilnius - Klaipeda. Home to over 1,200 medieval buildings, 48 churches and famous for its medieval history, Vilnius is a beautiful capital and one that's bursting with fascinating stories. After breakfast we'll embark on a sightseeing tour of the highlights, visiting the old town we'll explore Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, the Peter and Paul Church, St Anna's Church , the Old University and the Gates of Dawn. Departing Vilnius we'll continue to Trakai, the true medieval capital of Lithuania. Here we'll discover the magnificently well preserved 14th century Trakai Castle, impressively positioned on an island in Lake Galve.
Later this afternoon we head for our stop for the night, Klaipeda, a port city where the Baltic sea meets the Dane river.
Day 3 : Klaipeda or Optional Curonian Split Tour
Location:
Klaipėda
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today offers free time to explore Klaipeda at your own pace. Alternatively you can join a full day optional tour to the Curonian Split. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional Lithuanian dinner at the restaurant '19th Century'.
Day 4 : Klaipeda and the Hill of Crosses
Location:
Klaipėda, Hill of Crosses
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Klaipeda - Riga (Latvia). This morning we discover the charming town of Klaipeda. It first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and had for a long time before this been a German town with the name of Memel. Strolling through the old town with its narrow, cobblestone streets and old guild house we reach the Theatre Square and the Aennchen Von Tharau Fountain.
Leaving Klaipeda we make our way to Siauliai and the Hill of Crosses, one of the most revered and holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. Next we'll head north and cross into Latvia, arriving into Riga late this afternoon.
Day 5 : Riga
Location:
Riga
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today we explore Riga, the largest of the Baltic capitals it boasts a fantastic array of architectural styles and practices. Riga's foundation dates back to 1201 when the German bishop Albert arrived. On our walking tour this morning we'll visit Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gates along with other fascinating parts of the city which demonstrate its rich history.
This afternoon is free for you to further explore Riga independently or to join an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian seaside resort. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Three.
Day 6 : Tallinn
Location:
Tallinn
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Riga - Tallinn (Estonia). After breakfast we continue our journey, making our way along the coastal highway we cross back into Estonia. Arriving into Parnu, we'll explore this popular Estonian summer resort before continuing to Tallinn. Once we've checked in to our hotel in Tallinn the rest of the day is at leisure to explore independently.
Day 7 : Tallinn
Location:
Tallinn
Meals Included:
Breakfast
With its enchanting blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, Tallinn is a captivating capital. The medieval Old Town is a bustling place during the summer months with its plethora of shops, galleries and cafes. Our sightseeing tour today starts by exploring the old city walls before we head into the heart of the Old Town, where we'll see Toompea Castle, now home to the Estonian Parliament, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the medieval Old Town Hall and the Great Guild Hall.
This afternoon is free for you to further explore Tallinn independently or to join an optional visit to Kadriorg Park and KUMU, an award winning art museum. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional medieval dinner at the 'Maikrahv' restaurant.
Day 8 : Tallinn
Location:
Tallinn
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Our Baltic experience ends after breakfast this morning and hotel check out. A transfer will be provided to take you to Tallinn Airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 star hotels
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7 nights in 4 star hotels
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7 breakfasts
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Entrances to Old University in Vilnius and Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
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Escorted by an English speaking tour leader
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Sightseeing tours of Tallinn, Vilnius, Klaipeda and Riga
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One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 8 included per booking
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All relevant transportation in private modern vehicles
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Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go. The group can vary in size from 15 - 26 persons. Guiding may be in German in addition to English
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Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go. The maximum group size is 16. Guiding may be in German in addition to English
What's Not Included
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International flights to/from our tour start/end points and visas
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Items of a personal nature and additional meals
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International flights and visas
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[NEW EXCLUSION]
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Age Policy
Baltic Vision will accept children on their tours. They say from 2 years upwards but to keep it consistent we will say 5 years and up. Although if you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4 say, we can accept the booking. Children between 5-11 will pay 50% of the adult price. Baltic Vision do not have an upper age limit so please justuse your best judgement when booking pax onto these tours and make sure anyoneover 70 completes our Tour Suitability form.
Check out our Q&As
What is the tipping policy?
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
What is the maximum group size?
16
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 star hotels
What is the tipping policy?
No Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Dates & Availability
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Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
On The Go Tours allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
On The Go Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform on the go tours, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: 100% of booking price.
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SAFE TOURING
Health and safety protocols have been reviewed in all destinations, and increased hygiene policies are being implemented locally in accordance with new national regulations and recommendations from the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travel Protocols for tour operators.
COVID-19 Vaccination requirements:
To travel with On The Go Tours all travellers over the age of 18 must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, unless travelling to the following destinations: Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Greenland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Poland and Turkey. We recognise any vaccine that has been authorised for use?in the country where the vaccine was administered.?This includes vaccines such as AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNtech, Sinopharm, Sinovac, Sputnik, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and?Covaxin.
In all cases, you?must be fully inoculated. This means you must receive the full dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine and allow a minimum of 14 days before travelling in order for immunity to take effect. ?Each COVID-19 vaccine has different dosages and time frames for inoculation, so please check the related medical advice associated with your vaccine. We will not accept?travellers?on trips?who have received only a partial dose (for example, one part of a two-dose vaccination) of?a?vaccine.
Children?under 18 years of age are not currently required to provide any COVID-related documentation to travel with On The Go Tours.
If you are unwilling or unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on an individual basis. To apply, you must provide supporting documentation from a medical professional. In addition, those who qualify for a medical exemption are still required to produce proof of a negative test in the form of written documentation (in English) conducted no more than 72 hours before day 1 of their trip, the details of which need to be emailed to info@onthegotours.com prior to the commencement of your trip.
Traveller health information will be kept securely and only retained in compliance with the retention schedules of privacy laws and regulations. Proof of COVID-19 immunisation must be provided to us no less than 4 weeks prior to travel. We accept COVID-19 digital certificates, vaccination record cards, or COVID passes. Alternatively, vaccination history can be uploaded by travellers directly via our traveller login. The information you will need to upload includes: Administering national authority or government, document No, name of Vaccine, date/s of vaccination.
Failure to provide proof of vaccination 4 weeks prior to travel could result in the cancellation of your booking with no recourse for refund or compensation. The pertinent documentation may also be checked at the welcome meeting on Day 1 of the Tour, and at various intervals during your stay. Our highest priority is the health and safety of our travellers, leaders, crew, suppliers, and local communities. We have a duty of care to ensure our travellers safety. By making the decision that travellers with an elevated risk of serious disease from COVID-19 must be fully vaccinated prior to travel with us, we are reducing the risk of harm to those travellers. In addition, as an ethical tour operator, we have a responsibility to ensure that we are not adding additional and avoidable strain to any country’s healthcare system.
Baltic Capitals Explorer - 8 days
8 Days Starting in Vilnius and ending in Tallinn
Visiting:
Vilnius
,Klaipėda
,Hill of Crosses
,Riga
,Tallinn
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Low
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
2072/BCEX
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
Children welcome on these tours. 5 years and up. Although if you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4, we can accept the booking. Children between 5-11 will pay 50% of the adult price. No upper age limit but please just use your best judgem
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
Private Available:
Request A Private Tour
From:
$1081 (USD)
tourhub discount: $54
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