Itinerary
- Day 1
Vilnius
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your 4-star hotel to get settled in. Later this afternoon or evening, walk through the Vilnius Christmas Fair in Cathedral Square where you'll find wooden market stalls selling seasonal treats and handmade gifts. There's mulled wine to try and a big illuminated Christmas tree lighting up the city center.
- Start point
- Rodūnios Kel. 10a, Vilnius 02189, Lithuania (Vilnius International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Artis Centrum Hotels)
Optional Activities
- Explore Vilnius Christmas Fair in Cathedral Square
- Browse wooden market stalls with seasonal treats and handmade gifts
- Enjoy mulled wine and view the Christmas tree
Landmarks/POIs Vilnius Cathedral Square UNESCO-listed Old Town 
- Day 2
Trakai - Vilnius
A guide takes you through snowy Vilnius Old Town, stopping at the Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, the Gates of Dawn, and the Uzupis district. From there, you'll drive out to Trakai to see the island castle on its frozen lake. Back in Vilnius, you'll participate in a hands-on cooking class making traditional Lithuanian dishes like saltibarsčiai and cepelinai. The evening wraps up with a walk through festively decorated streets and the Christmas markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Lithuanian dishes prepared during cooking class including šaltibarsčiai (pink soup) and cepelinai (potato dumplings filled with meat), followed by classic Lithuanian dessert)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Artis Centrum Hotels)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vilnius Old Town in winter
- Visit Vilnius Cathedral
- Visit Gediminas Tower
- Visit Gates of Dawn
- Explore Užupis district
- Visit Trakai Castle
- Traditional Lithuanian cooking class - prepare šaltibarsčiai and cepelinai
- Festive evening stroll through Vilnius streets
- Browse Christmas market at Town Hall Square
Optional Activities
- Travel to Pakruojis Manor and experience Winter Lights Festival with dazzling light installations, themed displays, music, and interactive activities
Landmarks/POIs Vilnius Cathedral Gediminas Tower Gates of Dawn Užupis district Trakai Castle Vokiečių Street Pilies Street Town Hall Square (Rotušės aikštė) Literatų Street 
- Day 3
Vilnius to Riga
Travel north to Riga and check into your hotel. After that, take a guided tour through Riga's Old Town to see the medieval architecture and winter lights. You'll visit the Riga Black Balsam factory for a behind-the-scenes look and get to taste their products. The day ends wandering through Dome Square's Christmas market, where you can browse handcrafted gifts and mulled wine under their legendary Christmas tree.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Neiburgs Hotels)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Riga Old Town
- Visit Riga Black Balsam factory
- Riga Black Balsam tasting session
- Browse Dome Square Christmas Fair
Landmarks/POIs Riga Old Town Riga Black Balsam factory Dome Square 
- Day 4
Riga
Following breakfast, you'll have free time in the city center to shop at festive stores, relax at a cozy café, or photograph the decorated streets. During the afternoon, you'll participate in a chocolate bar painting masterclass where you paint a chocolate canvas and decorate it with dried berries, nuts, seeds, and natural toppings to take home. Spend the remaining time in the Old Town exploring artisan shops or sitting at a café with Daugava River views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Neiburgs Hotels)
Included Activities
- Chocolate Bar Painting Masterclass
Optional Activities
- Latvian National Opera performance (on request)
Landmarks/POIs Riga Old Town Daugava River Latvian National Opera - Day 5
Riga to Tallinn
After breakfast and checkout, head north to Estonia and arrive in Tallinn. You'll rest before a guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, visiting Toompea Castle, Dome Cathedral, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Nicholas Church, and the medieval Old Town Hall. In the evening, experience a private seaside sauna at Iglupark Igloo Saunas with wood-fired warmth and Baltic Sea views, then walk over to the Tallinn Christmas Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Metropol Spa Hotel )
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town
- Visit Toompea Castle
- Visit Dome Cathedral
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Nicholas Church
- Visit medieval Old Town Hall
- 2 hours at Iglupark Igloo Saunas
- Visit Tallinn Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs Tallinn Old Town Toompea Castle Dome Cathedral Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Nicholas Church Old Town Hall Iglupark Igloo Saunas Town Hall Square 
- Day 6
Tallinn
Start with breakfast, then spend a leisurely morning exploring quieter spots in Tallinn's Old Town, browsing boutiques, or taking in the medieval atmosphere. Later, join a gingerbread cookie workshop where local experts teach you baking and decorating techniques and share stories about gingerbread's place in Estonian culture. The rest of your day is free to visit cozy cafés, return to the Christmas Market for shopping, or simply enjoy the seasonal feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Metropol Spa Hotel )
Included Activities
- Gingerbread cookie workshop
Optional Activities
- Skating experience at Harju Street Ice Rink
Landmarks/POIs Tallinn Old Town Harju Street Ice Rink - Day 7
Tallinn to Helsinki
After breakfast, head to the port and board a ferry for a two-hour crossing of the Gulf of Finland to Helsinki. Check into your hotel, then take a guided walking tour of Helsinki's Old Town to see Senate Square, the iconic white cathedral, and the Nordic charm. You can optionally visit Nuuksio Reindeer Park to meet reindeer and learn about Sámi traditions. The evening is for exploring Christmas markets at Senate Square and throughout the city with festive lights, handmade gifts, and traditional treats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Indigo Helsinki – Boulevard )
Included Activities
- Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Guided walking tour of Helsinki Old Town
- Visit Senate Square
- Visit Helsinki Cathedral
- Browse Christmas markets at Senate Square
Optional Activities
- Nuuksio Reindeer Park - meet and feed reindeer, learn about Sámi traditions
Landmarks/POIs Helsinki Old Town Senate Square Helsinki Cathedral Nuuksio Reindeer Park - Day 8
Helsinki
Have breakfast and check out from your hotel. You'll transfer to Helsinki Airport and depart, taking with you memories of charming streets, festive lights, and the unique feel of a Baltic winter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
