Magical Baltic Capitals

Arrive at your US departure airport, ready to take a flight to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Arrive in Vilnius, and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city, its medieval old town and its magnificent baroque architecture. Overnight stay in Vilnius.

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a morning sightseeing tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town to discover the most iconic sights such as Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Peter and St. Paul's
Church, St. Anne’s Church, The Old University and the Gates of Dawn. Spend the afternoon at your leisure or opt for an optional excursion to Trakai.* In the evening you have the opportunity to enjoy a folklore dinner at the traditional Lithuanian Restaurant Senoji Trobele.** Overnight stay in Vilnius. 

* Optional Excursion to Trakai: Explore the medieval capital of Lithuania, and be immersed in the history and culture of this region. Visit the well preserved Trakai Castle, which is located on an island on Lake Galve

** Optional Folklore Dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele or similar.

After breakfast set off for Riga, and en route stop at the iconic Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites in Catholic Lithuania. Cross the border into Latvia, and explore the majestic Rundale Palace on a guided tour, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Continue to Riga, check in to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day discovering Latvia's capital city, which sits at the mouth of the River Daugava. Overnight stay in Riga.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, get out and explore the city on a fascinating walking tour of Riga's old town. Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a kaleidoscope of architectural styles. Visit Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. In the afternoon, discover the Latvian coast on an excursion to the resort town of Jurmala. Visit the spectacular beaches and explore the City Museum. Overnight stay in Riga.

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue exploring Riga at your leisure or enjoy optional excursions to discover the highlights of Medieval Latvia.* In the evening you have the option of enjoying a traditional Latvian dinner.** Overnight stay in Riga.

* Optional Excursion to Gauja National Park: On this morning tour, discover the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. Learn of the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword. 

** Optional Latvian dinner at Restaurant Forest or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu where you can enjoy a resort tour and soak up the beautiful landscapes of the area. Continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn in the early afternoon. Tallinn is the capital of Estonia and a quaint coastal city which has a cobbled Old Town and breathtaking views across the Baltic Sea. Overnight stay in Tallinn. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Tallinn which takes you around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where you can explore the Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon, we recommend an optional tour to Kadriorg Park* or explore Tallinn at your leisure. In the evening, you have the opportunity to enjoy an optional medieval dinner at a traditional restaurant.** Overnight stay.

* Optional Excursion to Kadriorg Park and a visit to the KUMU: Explore the spectacular landscaped gardens of the palatial Kadriorg Park and visit the KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art Museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. 

**Optional Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv or similar.