Journey through the Baltic States

Baltic Capitals Tour: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Overview

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania may be small in size, but they’re bold, self-assured nations with rich histories and strong cultural identities. Their capitals showcase stunning architecture, while the countryside is home to serene lakes, dense forests, medieval castles, rococo churches, and noble manor houses.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Tallinn, Estonia

• Depart from London (regional connections available) to Tallinn via Riga with airBaltic.
• Transfer to L’Ermitage Hotel (or similar) for a 3-night stay.
• Welcome drink on arrival.
  Meals: None

Days 2–3: Explore Tallinn

• Day 2: Morning walking tour of Tallinn, one of northern Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities.
  Highlights:
  • Gothic Town Hall & Square
  • Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
  • Toompea Castle (Estonian Parliament)
  • Optional visit to Rocca al Mare open-air museum in the afternoon
• Day 3: Day at leisure to explore at your own pace.
  Meals: Breakfast daily

Day 4: Castles, Pärnu & Drive to Riga, Latvia

• Scenic drive to Riga with stops at:
  • Sigulda Castle (13th-century ruins)
  • Turaida Castle in the Gauja Valley
  • Beachside resort town of Pärnu
• Arrive in Riga and check in to Opera Hotel & Spa for 2 nights.
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Riga City Tour

• Morning guided tour of Riga, the largest and arguably most beautiful city in the Baltics.
  Highlights:
  • Riga Cathedral (organ recital included)
  • Riga Castle
  • St. Peter’s Church
  • House of the Blackheads
  • Riga Central Market (try local delicacies)
• Afternoon at leisure.
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Rundale Palace & The Hill of Crosses • Vilnius, Lithuania

• Cross into Lithuania, stopping at:
  • Rundale Palace – baroque masterpiece
  • Hill of Crosses – site of national pilgrimage
• Arrive in Vilnius and check in to the Vilnia Hotel for 2 nights.
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Vilnius City Tour

• Morning sightseeing in Vilnius.
  Highlights:
  • Cathedral Square
  • Gate of Dawn
  • St. Casimir’s Church
  • Holy Spirit Church
  • KGB Museum
  • Gediminas Tower
• Optional afternoon visit to Trakai Castle (14th-century island fortress).
  Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Return to London

• Morning transfer to Vilnius airport.
• Fly to London via Riga with airBaltic.
  Meals: Breakfast