14 days tour

Baltics Encompassed - 14 Days

Baltics Encompassed - 14 Days

This tour includes:

Accommodation

11 nights 4 star hotels, 2 nights 3 star hotels 13 breakfasts and 1 dinner at Grasi Manor restaurant (optional hotel dinner supplement available - 12 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea)

Guide

Escorted by a bi-lingual (English and German speakiing) tour leader, with English speaking guides for city tours

Others

Sightseeing tours of Tallinn, Daugavpils, Vilnius, Klaipeda, Rundale Palace, Liepaja and Riga Entrance to Stameriena Palace, Talava cider brewery in 2024 / Cesvaine beer brewery (in 2025), Aglona Basilica, ceramics show-room in Preili, Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils, Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius (in 2024), Trinity Church in Liepaja and Rundale Palace Minimum group size 2 - maximum 21 (in 2024), 26 (in 2025). For optional excursions the maximum group size is 36. Welcome meeting with a champagne-cocktail or juice

Transport

One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 14 included per booking All relevant transportation in a private modern vehicles

Meals

13 breakfasts and 1 dinner at Grasi Manor restaurant (optional hotel dinner supplement available - 12 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea)

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

International flights and visas Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Baltics Encompassed - 14 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Tallinn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Tallinn

      Welcome to Estonia and the capital Tallinn. Upon arrival at Tallinn airport youโ€™ll be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. The rest of the day is at leisure. A welcome meeting will be held this evening, in the hotel lobby, at around 7pm.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Tallinn Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Tallinn Tour

      With its exciting blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, Tallinn is a fantastically interesting capital city. The medieval Old Town is unsurprisingly a bustling place during the summer months with people going in and out of the various shops, galleries and cafes. Our sightseeing tour today starts by exploring the old city walls before we head into the heart of the Old Town, visiting the Toompea Castle, now home to the Estonian Parliament, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Great Guild Hall. This afternoon is free for you to further explore Tallinn independently or to join an optional visit to Kadriorg Park and the newly built KUMU. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional medieval dinner at the โ€™Maikrahvโ€™ restaurant.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Optional Lahemaa National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Optional Lahemaa National Park

      Enjoy a free day in Tallinn or take an optional excursion to Lahemaa National Park. Located just 70km from the Estonia capital this national park encompasses 475 sq km of stunning pine forest, lakes and cultural attractions. On the excursion visit Palmse Manor, a beautiful baroque mansion which dates back over 300 years with a fascinating history, a memorial to the von Pahlen family and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Tartu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Tartu

      Tallinn - Tartu. Bidding farwell to Tallinn we travel on to Tartu this morning, a university town which holds great significance in Estonian history. Here we see the charming Old Town as well as the university which was founded in 1632. This afternoon thereโ€™s an optional tour of the Estonia National Museum, which is dedicated to Estonian cultural history and everyday life, from the Ice Age to present day.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Grasi Manor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Grasi Manor

      Tartu - Grasi (Latvia). Heading south from Tartu we cross the border into Latvia and visit Stameriena, the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Next stop today is a Talava cider brewery in Gulbene where we can sample their produce. Then we travel on to Grasi Manor, a picturesque classicism style estate where we spend the night, with dinner included at the manor. 2025 itinerary change: Departing from Tartu, we head south and in Latvia our first stop is in Aluksne. From there soon we reach Stameriena - the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. After the visit, we continue to Cesvaine where we visit the small, private Cesvaine beer brewery and are invited to test the produce. Then we travel on to Grasi Manor, a picturesque classicism style estate where we spend the night, with dinner included at Grasi Manor.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Aglona & Daugavpils
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Aglona & Daugavpils

      Grasi - Daugavpils. Departing Grasi we travel on to Aglona this morning to visit the baroque Aglona Basilica and a ceramics workshop. Then we continue our journey to Latviaโ€™s second largest city, Daugavpils. Here we enjoy a tour of the historical city centre, visit the 19th century Daugavpils Fortress and the Mark Rothko Art Centre where we can see original masterpieces of the famous founder of abstract expressionism. This evening we stay at the lovely Sventes Manor just outside the city.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Aukstatija National Park & Paluse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Aukstatija National Park & Paluse

      Daugavpils - Vilnius (Lithuania). We travel south across the border into Lithuania, our second Baltic country today. Around midday we arrive at picturesque Aukstatija National Park with its many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between forests and hills. Here we enjoy a leisurely walk and visit the pretty lakeside town of Paluse, famous for its wooden church. Late afternoon we continue our journey to Vilnius, Lithuaniaโ€™s capital.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Vilnius
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Vilnius

      Known for its medieval architecture and home to over 1,200 buildings and 48 churches that date back to this period, Vilnius is a beautiful capital and one thatโ€™s bursting with fascinating history. This morning weโ€™ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of the highlights, visiting the old town weโ€™ll explore Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, the Peter and Paul Church, St Anneโ€™s Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn. This afternoon thereโ€™s a optional tour of The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania where you will learn about the fortifications and the collection of armaments of the castle and palace.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Optional Trakai Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Optional Trakai Excursion

      Spend the day at leisure in Vilnius today or join our optional excursions. This morning thereโ€™s an optional tour of the Uzupis district - the smallest district in Vilnius which over years has transformed from troublesome neighbouring into place where intellectuals and artists gather. This is followed by a visit to Lithuanian National Museum of Art. This afternoon thereโ€™s an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with its well preserved Trakai Castle, scenically set on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening thereโ€™s an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner. Please note: In 2025 the morning optional excursion will be a visit to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights. The former office of the KGB Deputy Chief of Internal Prison on the museumโ€™s first floor includes an exhibition of documents, photographs, maps and other items depicting the Sovietisation of the region in 1940-1941

  • Day 10 Day 10: Kaunas & Nida
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kaunas & Nida

      Vilnius - Kaunas - Nida. Bidding farewell to Vilnius we travel west to Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania, where we visit the beautiful Old Town and elegant white Baroque Town Hall. Travelling on to coastal Klaipeda we have a short walking tour of the town before taking the ferry to the Curonian Spit where we stay in the pretty resort town of Nida. This evening thereโ€™s an optional authentic fisherman dinner.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Optional Curonian Spit Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Optional Curonian Spit Tour

      Nida - Liepaja (Latvia). This morning thereโ€™s an optional half-day tour of the beautiful Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. On the tour weโ€™ll see the spectacular Parnidis Dune and Naglis Dune, the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and Thomas Mannโ€™s summerhouse. After the optional tour we head across the border to Liepaja in Latvia, where we arrive in the early afternoon. The evening thereโ€™s the option of a casual dinner at a beach cafรฉ Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Liepaja & Rundale Palace
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Liepaja & Rundale Palace

      Liepaja - Riga. Liepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees in the city. We start the day with a short stroll through the Old Town with its Trinity Church. We visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. Then we continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided tour of the palace we travel on to Latviaโ€™s charming capital Riga, arriving late afternoon.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Riga City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Riga City Tour

      Today we explore Riga, the largest of the Baltic capitals it boasts a fantastic array of architectural styles and practices. Rigaโ€™s foundation dates back to 1201 when the German bishop Albert arrived. On our walking tour of the Old Town this morning weโ€™ll see Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peterโ€™s Church and the Swedish Gates along with other fascinating parts of the city which demonstrate its rich history. This afternoon is free for you to further explore Riga independently or to join an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian seaside resort. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Riga
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Riga

      Our tour ends today with a transfer to Riga airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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