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7-Day Old and New Baltic Capitals

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Overview

On this quick tour, you will visit the main cities of three Baltic countries, with some educational, cultural and beautiful stops along the way.

Accompanied by a local guide and a private driver, you will stay at centrally located four-star hotels that are just moments away from some of the best attractions in the Baltic region.

You will visit Vilnius, Trakai and Hill of Crosses in Lithuania; Rundale Palace, Riga and Jurmala in Latvia and Tallinn and suburbs in Estonia. These seven locations offer a balance of countryside landscapes, red-slated roof old towns and some of the most-loved beach resorts in the Baltic region.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Vilnius

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Arrival in Vilnius

Upon your arrival in Vilnius, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. The rest of the day is free, so you can relax at the hotel, or explore the city at your leisure. If you feel up to it, it is highly recommended that you take a trip to the Royal Palace.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Vilnia4 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

    Royal PalaceOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Vilnius International Airport to Hotel Vilnia

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

Day 2

Visit Vilnius and Trakai

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Visit Vilnius and Trakai

This day is devoted to discovering the two capitals of Lithuania - Vilnius and Trakai. While you visit Vilnius this morning, you will go on a city tour and in the afternoon, a trip to Trakai. Trakai was a settlement of Grand Duke of Lithuania, Gediminas, before he established Vilnius and moved the capital there.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Vilnia4 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

    Trakai

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

    Trakai

Day 3

Vilnius to Riga

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Vilnius to Riga

In the morning, you'll depart on a three-hour drive to the Hill of Crosses, a Holy place for Lithuanians and distinctive experience for tourists. After visiting this site for an hour, transfer to Rundale - one of the Latvian architecture gems. It is recommended that you have lunch at Rundale where are several options in the palace next to the parking lot. The day will be completed by transferring to your hotel; a two-hour drive to Riga.

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    Accommodation

    Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel4 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 Hotel Vilnia to Riga

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

    Šiauliai County

    Rundāle Municipality

    Riga

Day 4

Riga and Jurmala

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Riga and Jurmala

Today, you'll enjoy a city tour of Riga in the morning: explore the medieval Old Town and the Art Nouveau masterpieces. After lunch, you'll travel 30 kilometres to Jurmala. This Latvian seaside resort town became a popular destination at the beginning of the 20th century and is still regarded as the most renowned resort in Latvia.

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    Accommodation

    Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel4 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 Old Town Sightseeing Tour

    St. Peter's Church

    Old Town of Riga

    Jurmala

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

    Jūrmala

Day 5

Travel to Tallinn and City Tour

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Travel to Tallinn and City Tour

It takes from four to five hours to get from Riga to Tallinn. You will see typical landscapes of Latvian and Estonian countryside and you will learn the differences between the two countries on your journey. After arriving in Tallinn and checking into your hotel, depart on a walking tour of Tallinn - the best preserved medieval Old Town among European capitals. Don't forget walking shoes - cobblestone streets are not so easy on high heels!

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    Accommodation

    Tallink City Hotel4 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 City Tour

    Toompea Castle

    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel to Tallink City Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

    Tallinn

Day 6

Open Air Museum, Rocca al Mare and Tallinn Free Time

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Open Air Museum, Rocca al Mare and Tallinn Free Time

Rocca al Mare Museum is a great place to learn about the Estonian traditional lifestyle and countryside architecture from 18-19th centuries. Go on a nice walk through pine forests as you move from one farm to another. You'll have free time in the afternoon where you can visit Seaplane Harbour Museum to get acquainted with Estonian Maritime history and some unique vessels.

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    Accommodation

    Tallink City Hotel4 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

    Rocca al Mare Open-Air Museum

    Seaplane Harbour Maritime MuseumOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tallinn

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to find a few final souvenirs in Tallinn, before being collected by your driver and transferred to Tallinn International Airport.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tallink City Hotel to Tallinn Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tallinn

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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