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10-Day Baltics and Belarus Tour

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Overview

During this 10-day Baltics and Belarus tour, you will get an insider’s view to all three Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and spice up your travel experience with a visit to Belarus - a real undiscovered gem of Eastern Europe.

Explore the capitals of the Baltics - Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and compare their magnificently preserved old towns with the fascinating and cosmopolitan Minsk. Go off the beaten track and stay in a homestay with welcoming locals and surround yourself with unspoiled nature in the national parks and forests.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Your Baltics and Belarus Tour Begins!

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Your Baltics and Belarus Tour Begins!

You'll arrive in Minsk and head to your hotel. You'll meet your guide for a welcome drink and chat about your Baltics and Belarus tour and they will make sure to recommend some great spots. You can then enjoy your evening at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Willing Hotel Minsk3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Welcome Meeting With Your Guide

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Minsk National Airport to MinskOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

    Minsk

Day 2

Minsk Sightseeing

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Minsk Sightseeing

In the morning, you will have a hundred-kilometre drive to Mir Castle complex, one of the greatest treasures of Belarus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture of Mir Castle comprises of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque influences. In the afternoon, you will go back to Minsk for your sightseeing tour; Minsks' historical monuments are waiting to be explored.

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    Accommodation

    Willing Hotel Minsk3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mir Castle Complex

    Minsk Sightseeing Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Minsk to Mir Castle Complex

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Minsk

    Mir

Day 3

Travel to Lithuania

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Travel to Lithuania

In the morning, you will travel from Minsk to the Belarusian-Lithuanian border. There, you will follow passport control and customs procedures. That afternoon you will arrive in the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius. The second half of your day is free to discover Vilnius at your own pace. For a good introduction to Lithuanian history and cuisine, it is suggested that you try out a historical dinner at the restaurant, Ertlio Namas.

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    Accommodation

    Railway Apartments & Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vilnius CathedralOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Ertlio NamasOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Minsk to Vilnius

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Minsk

    Vilnius

Day 4

Vilnius Sightseeing & Authentic Tasting

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Vilnius Sightseeing & Authentic Tasting

After breakfast, the morning sightseeing tour will introduce you to Vilnius. Then, your guide will lead you to the famous and oldest market in Vilnius – Hales Market, where you will have an opportunity to meet local food producers and sellers. In the evening, you will have the option to try local beers in a tasting or have a fine dining experience at a local restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Railway Apartments & Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vilnius Old Town

    Hales Market Food Tour

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    Restaurants

    Ertlio NamasOptional Activity: AU$ 99 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

Day 5

Trakai & Local Forest Stay

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Trakai & Local Forest Stay

After breakfast, you will drive to Trakai town - a historic, picturesque place with a castle in the middle of the lake. For lunch, you can try out the special Karaim dish, ‘kibinai’ which is typical of Trakai town, home to the oldest ethnic group of Karaims living in Lithuania to this day. You will then go to a countryside lodge for the rest of the evening where you can stay cosy inside the house or take a walk to explore the nature around you.

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    Accommodation

    Bražuolėje Pas Juozą-Sodyba 2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trakai

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    Restaurants

    KybynlarOptional Activity: AU$ 55 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Vilnius to Trakai

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

    Trakai

    Bražuolė

Day 6

Trakai to Riga

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Trakai to Riga

After breakfast, you will drive to Riga. On the way, you will stop at the Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, you will reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the second stop. Following a guided tour of the palace, you'll travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga in the late afternoon. You'll spend the evening at your leisure in the capital of Latvia.

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    Accommodation

    Ibis Riga Centre Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hill of Crosses

    Rundale Palace

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Trakai to Riga

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bražuolė

    Šiauliai County

    Rundāle Municipality

    Riga

Day 7

Riga Sightseeing

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Riga Sightseeing

Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. After breakfast at the hotel, you will go on a walking tour of the Old Town which 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 Kemeri bog. It is also recommended that you have dinner at Riga's Forest Restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Ibis Riga Centre Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Riga Walking Tour

    Riga Cathedral

    The Great Kemeri Bog BoardwalkOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    ForestOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

    Jūrmala

Day 8

Gauja National Park

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Gauja National Park

After breakfast, you will go to Tallinn with a stop in Gauja National Park, the largest national park in Latvia. The guide will take you to the stunning Gauja River valley around the town of Sigulda. You will have a guided walking tour of the park and Turaida Castle. Then, you will continue your trip to Tallinn where you'll arrive in the late afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Hestia Hotel Maestro3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Gauja National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Riga to Tallinn

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

    Pārgauja Municipality

    Tallinn

Day 9

Tallinn Sightseeing

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Tallinn Sightseeing

This morning, you'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Tallinn, witnessing its charming blend of medieval tranquillity and urban life. In the afternoon, there is an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park to visit KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian art museum, with its collection of classic and contemporary fine art.

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    Accommodation

    Hestia Hotel Maestro3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tallinn Walking Tour

    Toompea Castle

    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

    Kadriorg ParkOptional Activity

    Kumu Art MuseumOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tallinn

Day 10

Goodbye, For Now!

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Goodbye, For Now!

After breakfast at your hotel, you will travel to the airport to catch your return flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tallinn to Tallinn AirportOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tallinn

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 9 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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