Best of the Baltics - 10 days
10 Days Starting and ending in Tallinn
Visiting: Tallinn, Lahemaa National Park, Tartu, Sigulda, Hill of Crosses, Vilnius, Curonian Spit, Liepāja, Pilsrundāle, Riga
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2073/BOTB
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 21
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
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
Discover castles, cathedrals and coastal resorts, historic cities and lush national parks on this 10 day tour which takes in the best of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Along with the three Baltic capitals of Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga, visit the charming towns of Cesis, Liepaja and Nida on the beautiful Curonian Spit.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Tallinn
Location: Tallinn
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to Estonia and the capital Tallinn. Upon arrival at Tallinn 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 hotel lobby, at around 7pm.
Day 2 : Lahemaa Np, Tartu & Cesis
Location: Lahemaa National Park, Tartu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tallinn - Tartu - Cesis (Latvia). Departing Tallinn this morning we make our way to Lahemaa National Park. Located just 70km from the Estonia capital this national park encompasses 475 sq km of stunning pine forest, lakes and cultural attractions. This morning we'll visit the manor house in Palmse, this beautiful baroque mansion dates back over 300 years with a fascinating history and a number of restorations over that period bringing to its current splendor. We will also visit Vihula manor house.
Later we'll continue to Tartu, a university town which holds great significance in Estonian history. We will explore the charming old town as well as the university which was founded in 1632. Our next stop is Cesis in Latvia, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens.
Day 3 : Sigulda & The Hill Of Crosses
Location: Sigulda, Hill of Crosses
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cesis - Vilnius (Lithuania). After breakfast we depart Cesis and drive through the luscious green canopy of Gauja National Park en route to Sigulda. Sigulda is a popular holiday resort where we see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the Castle of the Knights of the Sword, originally built in 1207. Crossing the border into neighbouring Lithuania we continue our journey to Vilnius, stopping en route at Siauliai and Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. After we've explored this impressive site we travel on to Vilnius.
Day 4 : Vilnius
Location: Vilnius
Meals Included: Breakfast
Vilnius - Nida. Known for its medieval architecture and home to over 1,200 buildings and 48 churches that date back to this period, Vilnius is a beautiful capital and one that's bursting with fascinating history. This morning we'll enjoy 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 travel on to the Curonian Spit and Nida, where we arrive late in the afternoon. This evening there's an optional authentic fisherman's dinner.
Day 5 : Optional Curonian Spit Tour
Location: Curonian Spit
Meals Included: Breakfast
Nida - Liepaja (Latvia). This morning there's an optional half-day tour of the beautiful Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. On the tour we'll see the spectacular Parnidis Dune and Naglis Dune, the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and Thomas Mann’s summerhouse.
After the optional tour we head towards Liepaja in Latvia, where we arrive in the early afternoon. The evening there's the option of a casual dinner at a beach café Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach.
Day 6 : Liepaja & Rundale Palace
Location: Liepāja, Pilsrundāle
Meals Included: Breakfast
Liepaja - Riga. Liepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees in the city. We start the day with a short stroll through the Old Town with its Trinity Church. We visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. Then we continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided tour of the palace we travel on to Latvia's charming capital Riga, arriving late afternoon. This evening there's an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Day 7 : 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 of the Old Town 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 8 : 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 9 : Tallinn
Location: Tallinn
Meals Included: Breakfast
With its exciting blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, Tallinn is a fantastically interesting capital city. The medieval Old Town is unsurprisingly a bustling place during the summer months with people going in and out of the various 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, visiting the Toompea Castle, now home to the Estonian Parliament, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral 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 the newly built KUMU. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional medieval dinner at the 'Maikrahv' restaurant.
Day 10 : 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
3-4 star hotels
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9 nights in 3-4 star hotels
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9 breakfasts
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Entrances to Palmse Manor House, 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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Entrance and guided tour of Rundale Palace
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One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 10 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
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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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
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What is the maximum group size?
21
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3-4 star hotels
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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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+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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