8 days tour

Best Of Baltics (Winter, 8 Days)

Best Of Baltics (Winter, 8 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

Meals

2 Dinner (D) 7 Breakfast (B) Tallinn: Get to know your new Contiki fam over a welcome dinner and drinks in arty Telliskivi. Valmiermuiza: Get together with the Contiki crew for a tour, tasting and lunch at this Latvian brew-house.

Others

Cesis: Take a jaunt around this medieval Latvian castle with an expert. And learn more about the Livonian Order that built it. Riga: Take an orientation around the colourful streets of the Latvian capital. Weโ€™ll show you the highlights and the best places for a night out. Jurgaiciai: Itโ€™s not every day you see a hill blanketed with over 200,000 wooden crosses. Donโ€™t forget your camera for this Lithuanian landmark. Trakai Island Castle: This 14th century Lithuanian castle on an island in Lake Galve is so picturesque itโ€™s almost not real. Pics or it didnโ€™t happen! Vilnius: On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER EXPERIENCEยฎ, we'll pay a visit to Pirmas Blynhas - a cafe that provides employment and empowerment for people with disabilities.

Transport

Coach

Accommodation

5 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in Special Stays

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ€™ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Baltics (Winter, 8 Days)

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

      Day 1: Start Tallinn

      Welcome to Tallinn, Estonia's elegant capital. We'll let you explore this beautiful Baltic city for a few hours, after which our TM will give you an orientation tour, followed by a local dinner of seriously delicious local delicacies.

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

      Day 2: Tallinn

      Tallinn is all yours for the day, so go out and find out what makes this place so special. One of Europe's hidden gems, this early medieval era creation is now a fascinating mix of old and new.With one of the best preserved old towns in the world, a charming coastline, and gothic towers scattered around, this city will win your heart in an instant. Stop by the Estonian Open-Air Museum or take a walk to Toompea Hill for a chance to see the Old Town in all its splendour.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Tallinn To Tartu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Tallinn To Tartu

      This morning we're setting our sights on Tartu... A town known for its upbeat nightlife, bunting-clad town square, its wealth of cultural activities, and its 17th Century university, Tartu is an Estonian hidden gem. Take the day to explore every nook and cranny alongside your new pals and TM and we'll meet back in the evening for a locally prepared meal full of cultural specialties.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Tartu To Riga Via Valmiermuiลพa And Cฤ“sis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Tartu To Riga Via Valmiermuiลพa And Cฤ“sis

      Tartu, it's been emotional, but today we're heading for Latvia. An iconic tour, tasting & lunch awaits at Valmiermuiลพa Brewery, where we'll become acquainted with the cornerstones of brewing beer. Next, we'll stop by to visit the Cฤ“sis Castle, one of the most iconic and best preserved castles in Latvia. Here we are in Riga! Enjoy a free evening around Latvia's capital, resting quietly on the Baltic Sea. Sitting at the border between tradition and cutting edge modernism, this city will no doubt charm you with its art nouveau architecture and vibrant nightlife.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Riga
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Riga

      You've got beautiful Riga all to yourself today, so make the most of it! Take a stroll through the Old Town and discover the House of the Black Heads (a 14th century landmark), some of the many shops and restaurants that fill the cobblestoned streets and the timeless charm of a capital steeped in over 800 years of history.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Riga To Pakruojo Dvaras Via Jurgaiciai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Riga To Pakruojo Dvaras Via Jurgaiciai

      ...and we're on the road again. Today we're visiting the Hill of Crosses, an epic site pilgrimage site which boasts a collection of over 200,000 ornate crosses, statues and effigies erected on a small hill in Northern Lithuania. Then it's onto our unique Special Stay, the Pakruojo Dvaras, an elegant 16th century manor which will make us feel like we've stepped back in time.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Pakruojo Dvaras To Vilnius Via Trakai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Pakruojo Dvaras To Vilnius Via Trakai

      Today we're setting off for Vilnius, with a stop at somewhere pretty special... Welcome to Trakai Castle, a 14th century fortress built on an island on the glittering Lake Galve. This place looks just like a fairy tale, so cameras at the readyโ€ฆ Our journey ends here in Vilnius but not without a tour of the stunning baroque architecture that'll inspire you to remodel your own home. Take advantage of the street art lining the cobblestone streets and exchange details with all your new best friends. Time to lock in your next adventure!

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

      Day 8: End Vilnius

      ...and this is where our journey sadly ends. Exchange contact information with your fellow travellers, who have now probably become friends. Time to lock in your next adventure!

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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: 18 / Max: 35

This experience is exclusive for travelers from 18 years old, ID must be showed.

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