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8-Day Baltic Highlights Tour

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Overview

This eight-day Baltic Highlights tour takes you through the local best hits of the Baltic countries, full of authentic and memorable moments.

This tour is all about you getting to know Baltic countries through their biggest cities, allowing you time to get a grip on history, culture and nature of each. There is so much to see here!

You’ll start in Vilnius – a marvellous historical city with 48 churches, luscious green parks and cosy Old Town streets. Remember the red roofs of Vilnius, because these will be the first thing that is recognisable as you reach Riga.

Some say Vilnius and Riga are quite similar, others deny this – well, you will get the chance to compare it by yourself. Your last stop on this beautiful journey is the charming Tallinn. With all secrets, stories and legends that surround it, the beauty of Tallinn will blow you away.

Take this tour and find your favourite Baltic country!
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Vilnius!

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Welcome to Vilnius!

Upon your arrival in Vilnius, you'll make your way to the Radisson Blu Lietuva Hotel. If you require transport, this can be arranged. Once you have checked in, you will meet your guide and enjoy a welcome drink before exploring Vilnius at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva4 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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    Transportations

    Bus from Vilnius International Airport to Radisson Blu Hotel LietuvaOptional Activity: AU$ 77 per person

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

Day 2

Vilnius Sightseeing & Tasting Tour

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Vilnius Sightseeing & Tasting Tour

After breakfast, you will set out with your guide to explore some of the Baltic Highlights today! First, the city of Vilnius in a walking tour that takes you to the most important buildings in the Old Town. In the afternoon, you will visit the Hales Food Market for the ultimate Lithuanian food tour, before returning to your hotel. From here, you will have the rest of the day free, so you can relax or explore the city further at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva4 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 and Uzupis Walking Tour

    Vilnius Cathedral

    Church of St Anne

    Hales Market Food Tour

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    Restaurants

    Ertlio NamasOptional Activity: AU$ 88 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

Day 3

Trakai & Local Forest Stay

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Trakai & Local Forest Stay

After breakfast, you will depart for Trakai where you will explore the town and the medieval castle, set on Lake Galve. You will then continue on to Dabintos Slenis, where you will stay overnight in a local homestay. In the evening, a delicious local dinner will be served by your host.

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    Accommodation

    Dabintos Slenis

    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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    Transportations

    Bus from Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva to Trakai

    Bus from Trakai to Dabintos slėnis

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Vilnius

    Trakai

    Vilnius County

Day 4

Trakai to Riga

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Trakai to Riga

After breakfast, you will begin the trip to Riga in Latvia. Along the way, you will stop at the famous Hill of Crosses, a sacred site for Lithuanian's that has a long and very interesting history, then you'll move to Rundale Palace in Latvia, before arriving in the capital city.

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    Accommodation

    Radisson Blu Ridzene4 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

    Bus from Dabintos slėnis to Riga

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vilnius County

    Šiauliai County

    Rundāle Municipality

    Riga

Day 5

Explore Riga

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Explore Riga

Today, you'll begin your day with a walking tour Riga's most impressive sites in the Old Town, including the castle and St. Anne's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the capital. If you wish, you can go on an optional tour to Jurmala and the Kemeri Bog.

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    Accommodation

    Radisson Blu Ridzene4 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

    Old Town of Riga

    St. Peter's Church

    JurmalaOptional Activity: AU$ 55 per person

    The Great Kemeri Bog BoardwalkOptional Activity: AU$ 55 per person

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    Restaurants

    ForestOptional Activity: AU$ 88 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

    Jūrmala

Day 6

Gauja National Park and Tallinn

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Gauja National Park and Tallinn

This morning, you'll check out of your hotel and travel to the Gauja National Park, the largest in Latvia, with an impressively diverse ecosystem for the region. After spending some time there, you will make your way to Hestia Hotel Europa, just across the Estonian border in Tallinn. You'll have the rest of the evening free to enjoy the city, which is rapidly becoming one of Europe's top destinations.

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    Accommodation

    Hestia Hotel Europa4 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

    Bus from Riga to Gauja National Park

    Bus from Gauja National Park to Tallinn

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

    Pārgauja Municipality

    Tallinn

Day 7

Tallinn Sightseeing

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Tallinn Sightseeing

Today you'll go on a guided walking tour of Tallinn, a city shrouded in history, with a great variety of architecture that visually illustrates the city's history. In the afternoon, you also have the option of adding a trip to Kadriorg Park or visit the KUMU Art Museum - or both!

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    Accommodation

    Hestia Hotel Europa4 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 Park

    Kumu Art Museum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tallinn

Day 8

Departure Day

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Departure Day

This morning, you can enjoy a final breakfast before checking out of the hotel. This is the end of your Baltic Highlights tour. You can either make your own way, or your driver can assist you with a transfer to Tallinn Airport.

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    Transportations

    Bus from Hestia Hotel Susi to Tallinn AirportOptional Activity: AU$ 77 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tallinn

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 16 activities
  • 7 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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