Itinerary
- Day 1
Stockholm
You'll arrive in Stockholm and head to your hotel whenever works best for you. Once you've settled in, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you like, whether that's grabbing a bite to eat, taking a walk around the neighborhood, or just relaxing after your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Stockholm at your own pace
- Day 2
Stockholm to Helsinki
This morning you'll join a 4-hour guided tour that takes you through Stockholm's 14 islands, crossing bridges and passing stately buildings and parks. In the afternoon, you'll board an overnight cruise heading to Helsinki. During the crossing through the Baltic archipelago, you can enjoy entertainment and dining options on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4-hour guided sightseeing tour of Stockholm
- Overnight cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki
- Day 3
Helsinki
After breakfast, you'll take a 3-hour guided tour of Helsinki that covers Senate Square with its neoclassical architecture, the Market Square full of flower and produce stalls, Helsinki Cathedral with its copper dome, Temppeliaukio Church built right into solid rock, and the red-brick Uspenski Cathedral. The afternoon is free, so you can wander around and see whatever else interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Helsinki
- Visit Senate Square
- Visit Market Square (Kauppatori)
- Visit Helsinki Cathedral
- Visit Temppeliaukio Church
- Visit Uspenski Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Helsinki at your own pace
Landmarks Senate Square Market Square (Kauppatori) Helsinki Cathedral Temppeliaukio Church Uspenski Cathedral - Day 4
Helsinki to Tallinn
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to the cruise terminal for a 2-hour crossing to Tallinn. After arriving and having lunch, you'll join a 3-hour guided tour of the Old Town with its cobbled streets and medieval walls. You'll see Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, Town Hall Square, and both St Olaf's and Niguliste churches. From there, you have the rest of the day to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 2-hour cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn
- 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Tallinn
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit Toompea Castle
- Visit Town Hall Square
- Visit St Olaf's Church
- Visit Niguliste Church
Optional Activities
- Explore Tallinn at your own pace
- Sample local cuisine
- Shop for traditional crafts
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Toompea Castle Town Hall Square St Olaf's Church Niguliste Church - Day 5
Tallinn - Pärnu - Riga
You'll have a relaxed morning in Tallinn after breakfast, then board a coach heading to Riga. Along the way, you'll stop briefly in Pärnu, a seaside resort with early 20th-century architecture and a nice beach promenade. If you're hungry, there's time to try a local snack before continuing on to Latvia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Tallinn to Riga via Pärnu
Optional Activities
- Stop in Pärnu to explore the seaside resort
- Try a local snack in Pärnu
- Day 6
Riga
After breakfast, you'll take a 3-hour guided tour of Riga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Art Nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town. The tour covers the Opera House, Riga Castle, the Central Market built in former Zeppelin hangars, and walks through cobbled streets to see the Powder Tower, Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, Brotherhood of Blackheads, and the Dome Cathedral. You'll have the afternoon free to explore at your own pace or relax at a cafe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Riga
- Visit Opera House
- Visit Riga Castle
- Visit Central Market
- Visit Powder Tower
- Visit Swedish Gate
- Visit Three Brothers
- Visit Brotherhood of Blackheads
- Visit Dome Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Riga at your own pace
- Visit local cafés and restaurants
Landmarks Riga Opera House Riga Castle Central Market Powder Tower Swedish Gate Three Brothers Brotherhood of Blackheads Dome Cathedral - Day 7
Riga - Šiauliai - Vilnius
You'll leave Tallinn after breakfast and travel by coach to Vilnius. On the way, there's a stop at Lithuania's Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site covered with thousands of crosses of different sizes. Once you arrive in Vilnius, you'll join a 3-hour guided tour of the Old Town, one of Europe's largest, with Central European and Catholic architecture. You'll visit Vilnius Cathedral and St Anne's Church, a Gothic masterpiece.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Hill of Crosses
- 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Vilnius
- Visit Vilnius Cathedral
- Visit St Anne's Church
Landmarks Hill of Crosses Vilnius Cathedral St Anne's Church 
- Day 8
Vilnius
After breakfast, you have the entire day to yourself in Vilnius. You can walk through more of the Old Town, check out local museums, shop for Baltic amber, or take part in optional activities like a half-day trip to Trakai Castle with lunch included or a hot air balloon ride for views of the surrounding region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Old Town
- Visit local museums
- Shop for Baltic amber
- Half-day excursion to Trakai Castle with lunch
- Hot air balloon experience
Landmarks Trakai Castle - Day 9
Vilnius
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you might have a few hours left to enjoy Vilnius before heading out. You'll make your own way to the airport whenever it's convenient for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Vilnius before departure
