Itinerary
- Day 1
Riga
You'll arrive in Riga and get settled into the city. A discovery tour takes you through Latvia's capital so you can start getting a feel for the place, then you'll head to your accommodation for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- First discovery tour through Riga
- Day 2
Riga
A private guide walks you through Riga's old town, showing you the medieval streets and historic buildings like the Three Brothers. You'll see the Art Nouveau architecture that defines so much of the city. By evening, head to the market halls to try some Latvian cuisine and see what local food looks like here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided private city tour of old town including church towers and medieval houses
- Visit to Three Brothers (oldest residential buildings)
- Exploration of Albertstraße Art Nouveau period buildings
- Visit to market halls with Latvian cuisine tasting
Landmarks Three Brothers Riga Old Town 
- Day 3
Riga to Klaipeda
You'll drive south through the Latvian and Lithuanian countryside to reach Klaipeda, a harbor town with a different character. The old town has German-influenced half-timbered houses and cobbled streets to walk around. Look for the bronze statue of Äännchen von Tharau while you're exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Klaipeda old town with half-timbered houses
- Visit to bronze statue of Ännchen von Tharau
Landmarks Klaipeda Old Town 
- Day 4
Klaipeda
Travel to the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO site, and take the ferry out to this sand peninsula. After arriving, climb up 159 steps to reach the top of the Great Dune. The views from up there stretch out over the Baltic Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Curonian Spit
- Visit to Great Dune (52 meters high)
Landmarks Curonian Spit Great Dune - Day 5
Klaipeda to Kaunas
You'll head to Kaunas, Lithuania's second-largest city. Check out the 13th-century castle and then walk through Santakos Park, which sits between two of Lithuania's largest rivers. The park gives you a nice sense of how the city's built around water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to 13th-century Kaunas Castle
- Walk through Santakos Park
Landmarks Kaunas Castle Santakos Park - Day 6
Kaunas to Vilnius
Stop in Trakai first to see the Gothic island castle positioned in a scenic lake. After that, continue on to Vilnius for a city tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the old town and see the many churches and baroque architecture scattered throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Trakai Gothic island castle
- Baroque Vilnius city tour
- Visit to St. Anne's Church
Optional Activities
- Ascent of Gediminas Tower (approximately EUR 5)
Landmarks Trakai Castle St. Anne's Church Gediminas Tower Vilnius Old Town - Day 7
Vilnius to Sigulda
Make your way to the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, a sacred site where over 15,000 crosses have been placed by believers. Later, head to Sigulda and if you're interested, stop at Rundale Castle, which locals sometimes call the 'Little Versailles' because of how it's designed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Hill of Crosses in Siauliai
Optional Activities
- Purchase and place a cross at Hill of Crosses
- Visit to Rundale Castle (approximately EUR 8)
Landmarks Hill of Crosses Rundale Castle - Day 8
Sigulda
Spend time in the Sigulda nature reserve, an area known for its natural beauty and dramatic landscapes. Visit Turaida Castle to take in the valley views from above. Then continue through Cesis, where you'll see Wenden Castle with its preserved medieval walls, and end up in Tartu, a university city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Turaida Castle
- Pass through Cesis with Wenden Castle
Landmarks Turaida Castle Gauja National Park Wenden Castle 
- Day 9
Tartu to Tallinn
Start your morning in Tartu, checking out the university town's vibrant café culture and student atmosphere. Afterward, head north and stop at Rakvere castle ruins in Lahemaa National Park. Then continue on to Tallinn for your final nights of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Exploration of university city Tartu
- Visit to Barclay House
- Stop at Rakvere castle ruins in Lahemaa National Park
Optional Activities
- Trip to the Baltic coast with boulders and picturesque fishing villages
Landmarks Tartu Barclay House Rakvere Castle Lahemaa National Park 
- Day 10
Tallinn
Walk through Tallinn's medieval old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobbled streets and well-preserved merchants' and craftsmen's houses. If you want to experience traditional Estonian farm life, there's an optional visit to the Rocca al Mare open-air museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Tallinn medieval old town
Optional Activities
- Visit to Rocca al Mare open-air museum (approximately EUR 10)
Landmarks Tallinn Old Town Rocca al Mare 
- Day 11
Tallinn to Saaremaa
Travel via Virtsu to catch a ferry to Muhu island, then cross via causeway to Saaremaa, Estonia's largest island. See the ancient windmills at Angla village and the beautiful Karja Church with its impressive dolomite sculptures. Also check out Lake Kaali, which formed from a meteorite impact.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry from Virtsu to Muhu
- Visit to Angla village with ancient windmills
- Visit to Karja Church with dolomite sculptures and frescoes
- Visit to Lake Kaali
Landmarks Muhu Saaremaa Angla Karja Church Lake Kaali 
- Day 12
Saaremaa to Riga
Explore Kuressaare's old town with its wooden houses and antique shops. Then travel to Pärnu, Estonia's summer capital, before heading back to Riga where you'll spend your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to 14th century Bishop's Castle in Kuressaare (approximately EUR 6)
Landmarks Kuressaare Bishop's Castle Kuressaare Old Town Pärnu - Day 13
Riga
You'll depart from Riga today, heading home after your Baltic journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
