Magical Baltic Capitals & Helsinki
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia & Finland in 12 Days • 10 Nights in Destination
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Trip Highlights
- Riga
- Tallinn
- Vilnius
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All flights
Accommodation
Some transfers
Activities
Breakfast only
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Departures available until October 2023
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + $640
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Accommodation: 10 Nights
Itinerary
Discover Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, a fairytale city where reality and fantasy merge. Explore the old town of Riga in Latvia, considered one of the best preserved in Europe. Enjoy Tallinn in Estonia and fall in love with its medieval walls and romantic alleys. Ends in Helsinki, surrounded by the sea and known for the Russian and Scandinavian incluences.
Arrive at your US departure airport, ready to take a flight to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Night on board.
Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. Self-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.
*Optional private transfer available.
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 delicious dinner.** 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 package of 3 dinners: This pack of three dinners, in three iconic Baltic cities, is a must! Enjoy modern, international cuisine in a centric restaurant in Riga. In Vilnius, savor a delicious traditional menu in an establishment that is praised by locals, and dine in a medieval themed restaurant that lives up to the surrounding city of Tallin.
Please note all dinners are three course set-menus, which include water for the table and tea/coffee.
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, visit Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. Finally return to Riga in the evening. 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 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 package of 3 dinners: This pack of three dinners, in three iconic Baltic cities, is a must! Enjoy modern, international cuisine in a centric restaurant in Riga. In Vilnius, savor a delicious traditional menu in an establishment that is praised by locals, and dine in a medieval themed restaurant that lives up to the surrounding city of Tallin.
Please note all dinners are three course set-menus, which include water for the table and tea/coffee.
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off along the coastal highway to Parnu, the Estonian summer vacation spot, 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, with its charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The tour will lead you through 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 explore Tallinn at your leisure. In the evening, you have the opportunity to enjoy an optional dinner at a restaurant.* Overnight stay.
*Optional package of 3 dinners: This pack of three dinners, in three iconic Baltic cities, is a must! Enjoy modern, international cuisine in a centric restaurant in Riga. In Vilnius, savor a delicious traditional menu in an establishment that is praised by locals, and dine in a medieval themed restaurant that lives up to the surrounding city of Tallinn.
Please note all dinners are three course set-menus, which include water for the table and tea/coffee.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, self-transfer to the port to board the Tallinn-Helsinki Connecting Cruise. Arrival in Helsinki the southern capital of Finland surrounded by the sea, it’s a city that offers an interesting combination of Scandinavian and Russian influences in its monuments. Transfer to the hotel and ovenight in Helsinki.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will embark in a cruise to sail through the Helsinki archipelago to discover the wonderful city from another point of view. Admire its marine fortresses and the amazing virgin nature. Overnight in Helsinki.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will have a free day to enjoy on your own. You can take profit of the time to go shopping or visit some emblematic sites. Overnight in Helsinki.
Breakfast at the hotel. Self-transfer* to the Helsinki airport for your flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
* The transfer from the hotel to Helsinki airport on departure is not included. You have the option to add a private transfer from the hotel to the airport in the next step of the booking process.
12 days trip including flights*
11 days and 10 nights in destination
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NYC - VNO
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NYC - VNO
Vilnius
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Vilnius
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Riga
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Riga
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Riga
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Tallinn
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Tallinn
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Helsinki
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Helsinki
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Helsinki
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HEL - NYC
* It may change depending of your departure city, departure date and arrival date.
The calendar does not display internal flights, trains or other transportation included in the itinerary.
Included activities
Vilnius City Tour
Enjoy 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, St. Paul's Church, St. Anne’s Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn.
What's included: Professional English-speaking guide, entrance to Vilnius University
Hill of Crosses & Rundale Palace
On the way to Riga, stop at the iconic Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites in Catholic Lithuania. Cross the border into Latvia, and take a guided tour of the majestic Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland.
What's included: Professional English-speaking guide, entrance to Rundale Palace
Riga City Tour
Take a fascinating walking tour of Riga's old town. 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.
What's included: Professional English-speaking guide
Excursion to Jurmala with City Museum
Enjoy a 4-hour excursion to the beautiful coastal resort town of Jurmala and visit the City Museum.
Available Activities
Excursion to Trakai including Trakai Castle
Embark on a memorable excursion to historic Trakai and visit its impressive Trakai Castle.
What's included: Entrance to Trakai Castle
Excursion to Gauja National Park
Enjoy a half-day excursion to Gauja National Park, known for its forests, beautiful lakes and historic buildings.
The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Vilnius, Helsinki - US.
- 10 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 10 breakfasts.
- All transfers in Baltic States and transfer on arrival from the Port of Helsinki to the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.*more information
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English speaking guide.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Connecting ferry Tallin - Helsinki and cruise along Helsinki archipielago.
Not included
Tax*, transfer from the hotel to Helsinki airport on departure **, entrances, drinks, tips, and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
* Accommodation tax in Vilnius & Riga must be paid directly to the hotel.
** You have the option to add a private transfer from the hotel to the airport in the next step of the booking process.
* The transfer from the hotel to Helsinki airport on departure is not included. You have the option to add a private transfer from the hotel to the airport in the next step of the booking process.
Please note: Optional dinner and excursions require a minimum of 5 participants in order for it to operate. If there are not enough participants, the optional excursion will be cancelled and you will be refunded for it when you return from your trip.
- Entry requirementsValid passport or identity card.
- VisaVisa not required.
- CurrencyEuro.
- LanguageLithuanian, Latvian & Estonian.
- Electricity220 V
- HealthThere are no mandatory vaccinations for travelers from the US.
- Time zoneUTC + 02:00.
- Other useful informationA third of the population also speak Russian.
- Tourist Office websitehttps://www.visitestonia.com/en, https://lithuania.travel/en/, https://www.latvia.travel/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
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