Discover the Baltic capital cities in this 8 day, 7 night escorted motor coach tour through Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn. So many sights to see, including 14th century castles, the18th century Rundale Palace, historical monuments like the Dome Cathedral, Gutmana Cave, and much more. This tour has 10 guaranteed departure dates. Optional tours, pre and post tours are also available.
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
VILNIUS / LITHUANIA
Arrival in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Optional transfer to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Welcome drink with the tour guides at Radisson BLU Royal Astorija lobby bar.
2. day
VILNIUS / LITHUANIA
In the morning, Vilnius sightseeing tour including visits to the medieval as well as the modern sections of the city. Visit the Grand Cathedral of Peter & Paul, the small church of St Anna, a gem of Gothic architecture, and the University of Vilnius. In the afternoon, optional 4 hour tour to Trakai - the medieval capital of Lithuania. On the beautifully situated island in the middle of the Galves lake, there lies a 14th century red brick castle which now houses a history museum. Evening at leisure. (B)
3. day
RIGA / LATVIA
After breakfast, departure by deluxe coach to Riga. En route, a visit to the Hill of Cross es, a famous hill with more than a thousand crosses, and the splendid 18th century Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Kurland. Lunch on the Kurland. Lunch on the way to Riga. Arrival in Riga, check-in at the hotel. (B,L)
4. day
RIGA / LATVIA
After breakfast, Riga city tour. The old town will delight you with the colourfully restored merchant’s residences, the cosy beer cellars and cafes, historical monuments like the Dome Cathedral (Picture 5), St Peter's Church, the Powder Tower and more. View the masterpieces of early 20th century.. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
5. day
RIGA / LATVIA
Start with an optional 5 hour Sigulda sightseeing tour. Sigulda is often called the "Lat vian Switzerland" because of the beauty of its landscape. Visit the 13th century Turaida castle and the mysterious Gutmana Cave. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
6. day
TALLINN / ESTONIA
After breakfast, departure by coach to Tallinn. En route, sightseeing at the Ethnograph ic Open Air Museum on the outskirts of Riga to see the traditional Latvian rural buildings, the oldest ones dating from the 17th century. View the Baltic Sea coast along the way and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Estonian town Parnu. Lunch on the way. Arrival in Tallinn, check in at the hotel. (B,L)
7. day
TALLINN / ESTONIA
After breakfast, in the medieval town. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional 3 hour tour to Kadriorg Park & Palace. (B)
8. day
TALLINN / ESTONIA
Breakfast and departure from Tallinn. Optional transfer to airport. (B)