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8 Day itinerary in Lithuania, Europe

Highlights of the Baltic States (Guided tour)

An agenda of local best hits to spend a week in Baltic countries. Full of authentic and memorable details. This tour is about you getting to know Baltic countries: biggest cities and get a grip on history, culture and nature. There is so much to see and to feel in here! You’ll start in Vilnius –... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Driver as a Guide

starting point

Vilnius

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Visit Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn Old Towns – 3 UNESCO World heritage sites in one trip!

2

Spend a night at the local homestead and enjoy the hospitality of locals

3

Taste local flavours and specialties at the food market in Vilnius

4

Explore nature in Gauja National Park

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival Day

Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to your hotel, check-in, welcome meeting with a guide and complimentary drink.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 2

place Vilnius sightseeing & tasting tour

After breakfast – morning sightseeing tour will introduce you to Vilnius. Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. Walking tour includes visiting the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne’s Church, Old University, the Gates of Dawn, Uzupis district which is known as the independent republic of Vilnius city. After the sightseeing, the guide will lead you to the famous and oldest Vilnius food market – Hales market where you will have an opportunity to meet local food producers and sellers, ask them questions and bring home the real flavour of Lithuania. You will visit 4 or 5 different places and try the best taste of Lithuanian handcrafted cheese, rustic meat products, bagels and juice. Keep in mind, all products are created according to authentic recipes and tastes cherished by Lithuanian farmers. An experience takes around 1-1,5 hours. In the evening you will have an option to try our best local beers during the beer tasting (OPTIONAL) or have a fine dining experience at the local Historic Lithuanian cuisine restaurant.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 3

place Trakai & Local countryside cottage stay

After breakfast we will drive to Trakai town - historic, picturesque place with a castle in a 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. For lunch (OPTIONAL) try out special Karaim dish ‘kibinai’ which is only typical for Trakai town because it is a home for the oldest ethnic group of Karaims living to this day in Lithuania. Trakai trip takes around 3.5-4 hours including lunch break. After visiting Trakai we will go to the coutryside lodge for the rest of the evening. Evening is free for you to decide whether to stay cosy inside the house or take a walk in the surroundings, exploring the nature around you. Most of our cabins and bnb's are located in the picturesque locations near forests, lakes or other fascinating sceneries. In the evening a warm local dinner will be waiting for you.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Countryside Loge
Day 4

place Trakai to Riga

After breakfast at the lodge we will drive to Riga. On our way will stop at the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. The exact number of crosses is unknown, but estimates put it at about 100.000. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, our second stop. The former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon. Evening at your leisure in the capital of Latvia. Driving 5 hours (410 km)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 5

place Riga Sightseeing

Breakfast at a hotel. 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 (2 hours) 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. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala and a picturesque Kemeri bog (4-5 hours), Jurmala is the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches, while Kemeri bog is a real gem for nature lovers with it’s undersized pine trees, deep pools, tiny dark lakes and the flavour of wild rosemary. Optional dinner in Riga Restaurant Forest.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 6

place Riga to Tallinn

Breakfast at a hotel. After breakfast we will go to Tallinn with a stop in Gauja National Park, the largest national park in Latvia. The guide takes you to the stunning scenery of the Gauja river valley around the town of Sigulda. You will visit Gutman’s Ala, the largest sandstone cave in the Baltic states where you will hear the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida which will lead you to explore the ruins of the Turaida Castle and the Museum Reserve. We will have guided walking tour in the park and the castle. After the stop we will continue our trip to Tallinn which we reach in the late afternoon. Driving 5.5 hour (360 km)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 7

place Tallinn Sightseeing

Breakfast at a hotel. 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 (2-2.5 hours) 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. Afternoon free at leisure. In the afternoon an optional excursion (3 hours) is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 8

place Departure Day

Goodbye and hope to see you in future! Optional transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 3* Hotel
  • Countryside Loge

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Transportation with a comfortable minivan to all locations as per itinerary

Activities expand_less

  • Lithuanian food tasting at Hales market in Vilnius
  • Itinerary and places according to the program

Extras expand_less

  • Welcome meeting with a drink on your arrival
  • Entrances to Trakai castle, Rundale Palace and Turaida museum reserve
  • City tax in Vilnius

Not Included expand_less

  • Plane tickets to and from the Baltic states
  • Arrival / departure transfers
  • Other meals during the trip
  • Optional tours and services
  • Entrance to museums and attractions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance

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