10-day Self-driving Tour To Baltic States

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Arrival in Vilnius

Pass By: Vilnius Old Town, Vilnius 01129 Lithuania
On arrival to Vilnius Airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will take you to your centrally located hotel in Vilnius.
After settling in, the rest of the day is free for you to explore wonderful Vilnius Old Town by taking a relaxing wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets passing old churches and parks.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Vilnius, a 3-star hotel

Day 2: Day 2: Vilnius - Trakai - Nida

Pass By: Trakai, Trakai, Vilnius County
Collect your rental car in the morning and begin your journey to the Baltic Sea starting with the stop at Trakai – a cosy medieval town surrounded by picturesque lakes and forests. Trakai, located 30 km from Vilnius is the historical capital of Lithuania.

Pass By: Juodkrante, Juodkrante, Neringa, Klaipeda County
Continue to Klaipeda for a ferry to Curonian Spit. The long, thin Curonian Spit is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park that provides numerous opportunities for nature lovers. Stop at Juodkrante to discover the Hill of Witches - a unique museum of wooden sculptures, were devils, witches, and other characters of folklore reign supreme, revealing to visitors the natural and mystical spirit of the place.


Pass By: Nida, Nida, Neringa, Klaipeda County
In the evening arrival to Nida - the most beautiful and characteristic town located between the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Nida, a 3-star hotel

Day 3: Day 3: Nida

Pass By: Nida, Nida, Neringa, Klaipeda County
This day is devoted to the discovery of the UNESCO Heritage site and the most carefully conserved area in Lithuania – the Curonian Spit. Here you will climb North Europe’s highest dunes, where you can see a panoramic view of both the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon.
The optional activity could be boat trip at Curonian Lagoon

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Nida, a 3-star hotel

Day 4: Day 4: Nida - Klaipeda - Palanga - Kuldiga

Pass By: Klaipeda, Klaipeda, Klaipeda County
After breakfast leaving Nida and heading off direction Latvia. The first stop is at Lithuanian seaport Klaipeda to have a relaxed walk of its Old Town.

Pass By: Palanga, Palanga, Klaipeda County
Leaving Klaipeda direction Palanga – Lithuanian summer capital. Palanga is worth stopping to visit the Amber museum, have a short walk along the Baltic beach or lunch.

Pass By: Kuldiga, Kuldiga, Kurzeme Region
Afternoon drive to small town Kuldinga in Latvia, which is known throughout the country for its beautiful architecture. The rest of the day you can enjoy walking and exploring medieval town of Kuldiga. Despite its small size this town offers quite a few options for good meal.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kuldiga, a 3-star hotel

Day 5: Day 5: Kuldiga - Jurmala - Riga

Pass By: Jurmala, Jurmala, Riga Region
Departure to Riga with a stop at Jurmala - the largest seaside resort in the Baltic States. The town is known for its unique natural resources such as its sand dunes, pine forests. The town’s architecture is represented by many styles including unique wooden architecture.



Pass By: Riga, Riga, Riga Region
Early afternoon arrival to Riga where you will have the second half of the day to explore the charming Old town of Riga.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Riga, a 3-star hotel

Day 6: Day 6: Riga

Pass By: Riga, Riga, Riga Region
Full day in Riga to discover the Latvian capital on your own.
Enjoy the beauty of this ancient Hanseatic city, while strolling through the cobble-stone and picturesque streets of the historic center of Riga and discover some of Riga’s greatest examples of Art Nouveau.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Riga, a 3-star hotel

Day 7: Day 7: Riga - Sigulda - Tartu

Pass By: Gauja National Park, Ausekla iela 6, 2150 Latvia
The first stop is at Gauja National Park located one hour drive from Riga. Gauja National Park offers a very picturesque walk in Sigulda and hike medieval castle ruins, hills, caves, cliffs, impressive forests, and wonderful sights of river Gauja valley.
Optional activity: Sigulda Cable car which offers a ride over the Gauja valley, enjoying the view of a wonderful landscape over a distance of multiple kilometers In a height of 43 m above ground.

Stop At: Turaida Castle, Sigulda Latvia
Optional visit to the Turaida Castle
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Tartu, Tartu, Tartu County
Afternoon arrival to Tartu – the capital of students in Estonia. Here you can visit the oldest university in Estonia, learn more about the country’s dramatic past in the KGB museum, or bring your kids to see some old toys in Tartu toy museum. There are also plenty of wonderful restaurants and bars to try some delicious and traditional Estonian food.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tartu, a 3-star hotel

Day 8: Day 8: Tartu - Lahemaa National Park - Tallinn

Pass By: Lahemaa National Park, Lahemaa National Park
Departure to Tallinn with a stop at Lahemaa National Park, located only 50 kilometers away from Tallinn. It is one of the most beautiful national parks in Estonia, where you can see various species of animals, including moose, lynxes, and brown bears. Nature is also extremely diverse in Lahemaa National Park, so you can choose to wander through magical forests, explore bogs.


Stop At: Palmse Manor and Open-Air Museum, Palmse 45435 Estonia
Optional visit to the Palmse Manor house.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Tallinn, Tallinn, Harju County
Late afternoon arrival to Tallinn

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tallinn, a 3-star hotel

Day 9: Day 9: Tallinn

Pass By: Tallinn Old Town, City Center, Tallinn Estonia
Full day to discover the beautiful medieval Capital of Estonia.


Stop At: Kadriorg Palace, A. Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn 10127 Estonia
Optional visit to Kadriorg Palace and Park
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tallinn, a 3-star hotel

Day 10: Day 10: Tallinn - home

Pass By: Tallinn, Tallinn, Harju County
The trip ends after breakfast at the hotel in Tallinn.
There are no activities planned today, so you have a free day to explore Tallinn.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.