Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Vilnius
You'll arrive in Vilnius and have time to settle in before heading out for a walk through the Old Town. The UNESCO-listed area gives you a good sense of the city's character right away, with narrow streets and historic buildings at every turn.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Center Vilnius oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Neringa oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Train travel to Lithuania: Berlin to Warsaw (approx. 6 hours), Warsaw to Bialystok (approx. 2 hours), Bialystok to Kaunas (approx. 6 hours, Saturdays and Sundays only)
- Ferry travel to Lithuania: DFDS Seaways Kiel to Klaipeda (approx. 20 hours daily)
- Opera festival visit in Riga (June)
Landmarks Vilnius Old Town 
- Day 2
Vilnius and Trakai
This morning starts with a guided walk through Vilnius Old Town, stopping at historic churches and landmarks along the way. You'll pick up your rental car at lunchtime, then drive out to Trakai to see the medieval fortress by the lake. If you're interested, rowing or pedal boat trips are available on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Center Vilnius oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Neringa oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- City walk through Vilnius Old Town including St. Anne's Church, University, Jesuit Church, St. Peter and Paul Church, Chapel of the Dawn with the Black Madonna
- Visit to Trakai lake fortress in national park
Optional Activities
- Rowing boat trip in Trakai
- Pedal boat trip in Trakai
Landmarks St. Anne's Church St. Peter and Paul Church Chapel of the Dawn Trakai Lake Fortress - Day 3
Kaunas, Pazaislis Monastery, and Curonian Spit
You'll drive to Kaunas for a guided tour of the city, including a visit to the baroque Pazaislis monastery. From there, continue to the Curonian Spit and take the ferry across to Nida, a UNESCO site with golden sand, pine forests, and colorful wooden houses that make it feel quite distinctive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jurate oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Nidus oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kaunas
- Visit to Pazaislis monastery complex
- Ferry crossing to Curonian Spit
Landmarks Kaunas Pazaislis Monastery Curonian Spit Nida 
- Day 4
Nida and Klaipeda
Your guide will show you Nida's old fishermen's cottages and the Great Dune, then you'll tour the Thomas Mann House to catch the views of the Curonian Lagoon. After that, you'll drive through Juodkrante on your way to Klaipeda, stopping to walk over Witches' Hill.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Memel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel National oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Nida
- Visit to Thomas Mann House
- Car ferry to Klaipeda via Juodkrante
- Walk over Witches' Hill
Landmarks Great Dune Thomas Mann House Witches' Hill Curonian Lagoon - Day 5
Klaipeda, Hill of Crosses, and Riga
Start the day exploring Klaipeda's Old Town with its warehouses and half-timbered buildings, visiting Theater Square and the Simon Roof Fountain. From there, you'll head to the Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, then cross into Latvia to see Rundale Castle before arriving in Riga.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Justus oder ähnlich), Hotel (Wellton Centrum Hotel & SPA oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- City tour of Klaipeda Old Town
- Visit to Theater Square and Simon Roof Fountain
- Visit to Hill of Crosses
- Guided visit to Rundale Castle
Landmarks Klaipeda Old Town Theater Square Simon Roof Fountain Hill of Crosses Rundale Castle 
- Day 6
Riga
You'll begin with a guided tour through Riga's new town, then move into the UNESCO Old Town to see medieval guild houses, the City Palace, St. Mary's Church, and the cathedral with Europe's largest organ. In the afternoon, walk through the Art Nouveau district to see the full range of this architectural style.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Justus oder ähnlich), Hotel (Wellton Centrum Hotel & SPA oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Riga new town
- Guided tour of Riga Old Town including medieval guild houses, City Palace, St. Mary's Church, Cathedral with largest organ in Europe, Swedish Gate, and St. Peter's Church
- Walk through Art Nouveau district
Landmarks Riga Old Town St. Mary's Church Riga Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gate Riga Art Nouveau District - Day 7
Gauja National Park, Sigulda, Turaida, and Cesis
Head out to Gauja National Park, starting in Sigulda to visit the knight's castle and explore the charming old town. You'll cross the valley to see Turaida's bishop's castle and check out Gutmanns Cave. After that, continue to Cesis to walk around the romantic castle and see the 13th-century St. John's Church.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cesis oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Villa Santa oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sigulda knight's castle
- Visit to Turaida bishop's castle
- Visit to Gutmanns Cave
- Guided tour of Cesis with St. John's Church and Order's castle ruins
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride across Gauja Valley
Landmarks Gauja National Park Sigulda Sigulda Knight's Castle Turaida Bishop's Castle Gutmanns Cave Cesis Cesis Castle St. John's Church 
- Day 8
Tartu and Tallinn
You'll cross into Estonia and spend time in Tartu, the country's intellectual center. Your guide will show you the impressive town hall square and the classicist architecture throughout the city. Then it's about a 190 km drive to Tallinn, where you'll explore the beautifully restored UNESCO Old Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (GO Hotel Schnelli oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel L´Ermitage oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tartu including town hall square from 1789
Optional Activities
- Self-guided tour of Tallinn Old Town
Landmarks Tartu Tartu Town Hall Tallinn Old Town 
- Day 9
Tallinn
Start early with a trip to St. Bridget's Monastery ruins and Kadriorg Park, where Tsar Peter the Great built a palace for his wife Catherine I. Later, you'll have a guided walk through Tallinn's Old Town, visiting the cathedral, castle, restored town houses, and the old town hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (GO Hotel Schnelli oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel L´Ermitage oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Excursion to St. Bridget's Monastery ruins
- Visit to Kadriorg Park and palace
- Guided city tour of Tallinn Old Town including cathedral, castle, town houses, and old town hall
Landmarks St. Bridget's Monastery Kadriorg Park Kadriorg Palace Tallinn Cathedral Tallinn Castle Tallinn Town Hall - Day 10
Departure from Tallinn
Return your rental car at Tallinn Airport or arrange a transfer with your guide. You'll head home with memories of the Baltic region's history, architecture, and character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
