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9 Day itinerary in Lithuania, Europe

Best of Baltics from Vilnius to Tallinn

Explore three beautiful yet undiscovered Baltic countries in 9 days at an easy pace. The first part of the journey will lead you through Lithuania starting from Vilnius, memorable walks in its medieval old town streets – the best way to feel all the angles of the history of this city. Then surround ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Vilnius

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Experience Baltic fairytale – a mystical balance between humans and nature

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Discover synthesis between ancient history and conveniences of the modern 21st century

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Vilnius walking tour

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Private tour to Trakai

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Vilnius

Upon arrival in Vilnius, your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. After check-in you will have a welcome meeting with your local tour manager and complimentary drink. Your tour manager will provide you with all necessary on arrival information as well as will give you some local tips and suggestions.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range: 3* Hotel
Day 2

place Vilnius Day tour

Today your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a spectacular journey around Vilnius Old Town as well as a quirky bohemian district of Uzupis, that is a self-proclaimed republic. In this 3 hours walking tour You will be guided through impressive Gothic and Baroque churches, our Cathedral square, Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, Jewish Quarter. You will pass through the Gates of Dawn and City Gate remaining from medieval fortifications. You will walk the narrow streets that turn into an open air gallery called Artworks on Literatu str and finally you might get a chance to spot some locals drying their laundry in the narrowest street of Vilnius. You will visit the quirkiest and most vibrant area of Vilnius – Uzupis republic. It is home to bohemian people, who declared their independence and have their constitution – take Your passport to get a stamp! For the afternoon we prepared a few suggestions to round up your day - be it an ancient crafts workshop during which you will learn the old ways of amber, leather or ceramic processing or a flight on a hot air balloon which will definitely leave you in awe about the magnificent beauty of Lithuania’s capital.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range: 3* Hotel
Day 3

place Day tour to Trakai

On this day we will take you out of the city for a half day. Trakai is a historic, picturesque town with a castle in the middle of the lake. Locals take a day trip there and we invite you for one as well. See Trakai Castle, lakes and beautiful views around. Trakai used to be a medieval residence of Lithuanian Grand Dukes. Once a significant and powerful town, nowadays Trakai is enjoying tranquility and a status of summer resort with its only 5000 residents. The town is also famous for it's Karaim community living here since the 14th century who make "kibinai" the best local pastries in the area.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range: 3* Hotel
Day 4

place On the way to Riga

Your private English-speaking driver will pick you from the hotel in the morning and drive you to Riga with a few memorable stops on the way. The first stop before leaving Lithuania will be the Hill of Crosses one of the most extraordinary sites in Lithuania. The old 14th century hillfort is covered in more than 100.000 crosses that symbolize Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs. Some of the crosses are devotional, while others are memorials to many people deported to Siberia. They vary greatly in size: a few are finely carved folk-art masterpieces and some are accompanied by mournful statues of the Virgin Mary. This is definitely a place where you will learn and better understand the local community’s difficult past, learn of its unshakable faith, and feel hope for the future. You will have approximately 45 min at this site to explore on your own. Just after crossing into Latvia, you will discover yourself surrounded by vast fields and rolling hills. You will stop for another spectacular experience at the Rundale palace. The Magnificent Rundale palace was a summer residence of the Duke of Courland and now welcomes travellers from all over the world to admire it's wonderful garden and architecture. It is known as the most outstanding Baroque and Rococo art monument in nowadays Latvia. A Baroque palace cannot be imagined without the French garden, an elaborate architectural framework devised of green plantings that should manifest the triumph of art over nature. Both the palace and the garden were designed in the 16th century by an Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Here you will have around 1,5 hours to explore at your own pace. Please note that the entrance ticket is not included and no guided tour, but audio guides will be available at the ticket desk. In the afternoon you will reach Riga and you will be taken to your hotel to have some rest and refresh before another day of exploration.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range: 3* Hotel
Day 5

place Tour of Riga

Today your local guide in Riga will pick you up from the hotel and take you for the 2 hours walking tour of Riga old town. In Riga while meandering its narrow streets and ancient alleyways you will discover the must visit sites and some hidden corners. Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. In the afternoon you can continue exploration on your own or choose some optional tours to your liking.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range: 3* Hotel
Day 6

place Make your way to Tallinn

In the morning you will be picked by a driver who will take you to Riga coach station. You will be provided with bus tickets and seat reservations. The ride from Riga to Tallinn takes around 4,5 hours. The coaches are modern and equipped with a number of amenities so you can use your time exactly as you wish. The coach has Wi-Fi and sockets for each pair of seats, as well as personal multimedia screens for watching movies, listening to music or playing games. Upon arrival to Tallinn a driver will pick you at the station and take you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range: 3* Hotel
Day 7

place Day tour in Tallinn

Today you will be exploring Estonian capital with your local guide. Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon continue exploring by yourself or choose an optional tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range: 3* Hotel
Day 8

place Free day in Tallinn

Another full day in Tallinn will allow you to further explore vibrant Estonian capital or even get away from town to a wonderful countryside.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range: 3* Hotel
Day 9

place Time to say Goodbye!

Today your driver will pick you from your hotel and take you to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 3* Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (8)

Transport expand_less

  • Vilnius Airport Transfer
  • Vilnius - Riga Private Transfer with a Stop in Rundale and the Hill of Crosses
  • Riga Hotel to Bus Station Transfer
  • Tallinn Bus Station to Hotel Transfer
  • Riga - Tallinn bus tickets
  • Tallinn Airport Transfer

Activities expand_less

  • 2 hours Tallinn Old Town Private Walking Tour
  • 2 hours Riga Private Walking Tour
  • 3 hours Vilnius Private Walking Tour
  • 4 hours Trakai Private Tour

Not Included expand_less

  • Welcome meeting with your local tour manager and a complimentary drink
  • Entrances to Trakai castle
  • City tax in Vilnius

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