Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Vilnius
Vilnius- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader and fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Post festive postcard at Christmas mailboxes in Old Town
- Visit Cathedral Square to see Vilnius's iconic Christmas tree
- Sample traditional festive fare such as virtinukai su grybais (mushroom dumplings), silke (herring), and kuciukai (biscuits served soaked in poppyseed milk)
Landmarks Cathedral Square Old Town 
- Day 2
Vilnius
Vilnius- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Vilnius Old Town including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical architecture
- Gingerbread workshop - decorate festive treats with icing and sweets
- Christmas Market Experience including Mulled Wine at Cathedral Square and Town Hall Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Gediminas's tower for vantage point over Vilnius
- Explore Glass Quarter historic Jewish neighbourhood with boutiques and cafes
- Browse stalls selling chocolate-covered fruit, sweets, knitwear and wooden carvings
- Experience glass igloos at Town Hall Square with hot chocolate and mulled wine
Landmarks Gediminas Tower Glass Quarter Cathedral Square Town Hall Square - Day 3
Vilnius to Riga
Vilnius to Riga- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transport from Vilnius to Riga
- Orientation walk of Riga including Art Nouveau architecture
- Christmas Market Experience including Mulled Wine
Optional Activities
- Sample Latvian street food including piragi (small buns filled with bacon) and potato pancakes
- Browse stalls selling beeswax candles and festive wreaths
- Listen to choirs or folk music at Christmas market
- Sample roasted, candied almonds
Landmarks Riga Old Town 
- Day 4
Riga
Riga- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Riga Central Market visit for tasting of fresh local produce
- Candle-making workshop - pour natural wax into moulds and customize with essential oils and dried herbs
Optional Activities
- Watch organ concert at Riga Cathedral
- Browse stalls and see locals shopping at Central Market
- Try traditional smoked meat and sauerkraut broth soup with dark rye bread
- Sample piparkukas (local gingerbread with black pepper)
Landmarks Riga Central Market Riga Cathedral - Day 5
Riga to Tallinn
Riga to Tallinn- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transport from Riga to Tallinn
- Orientation walk of Tallinn including medieval and neo-Gothic churches and cathedrals
- Christmas Market Experience including Mulled Wine at Town Hall Square
Optional Activities
- Sample Estonian delicacies including verivorst (blood sausage), hapukapsas (sauerkraut), and roast pork
- Walk cobblestone streets strung with festive garlands and lights
- Shop for hand-knitted mittens, hats, scarves and socks
- Browse stalls selling hand-decorated cookies and truffles
Landmarks Town Hall Square Tallinn Old Town 
- Day 6
Tallinn
Tallinn- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Marzipan truffle-making workshop - learn to shape, fill and decorate handmade truffles with local experts
Optional Activities
- Return to Christmas markets for mulled wine and socializing with travel group
- Explore Tallinn at own pace
- Day 7
Tallinn
Tallinn- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay in Tallinn (must be arranged with booking agent in advance)
