Historic Baltic Republics
Overview
Highlights
- Explore the unique cultures of the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in depth
- Discover the historic Baltic capital cities of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius
- Walk in rolling sand dunes and relax among the wooden windmills of Saaremaa Island
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Our tour of the Baltics starts in the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. The city itself is something of fairytale wonder, perched on a hill overlooking the sea and with a charming medieval old town that's earned itself UNESCO World Heritage status. For those arriving ...
Today, we'll spend some time uncovering the enchanting streets of Tallinn. Less than 100 kilometres across the water from Helsinki and midway between St Petersburg and Stockholm, Tallinn has fallen under a multitude of cultural influences over the centuries. In 1561, ...
Today, we'll drive toward the Gulf of Riga before heading for the largest of the offshore islands, Saaremaa, by ferry. En-route, we'll stop off on Muhu Island where there'll be the option to visit the Koguva Museum - an open-air museum that offers a fascinating look a...
We'll spend today on Saaremaa, taking in the relaxed atmosphere and landscape strewn with windmills, churches, and juniper groves. The main town on the island is Kuressaare and we'll spend some time exploring the town hall and St Laurentius Church. In your free time, ...
Today, we'll take a short ferry ride back to the mainland before driving to Tartu, the oldest town in Estonia. On the way, we'll stop at the old town of Parnu for lunch and to stretch our legs. Then, this evening, we'll have free time to explore the vibrant university city of Tartu.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
This morning, we'll have another opportunity to explore the 18th-century architecture of this cultural city on a walking tour. We'll head to Raekoja Plats (the town square) with its famous kissing students statue before visiting Toomemagi Cathedral Hill, a 5th-century...
Today we'll journey to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Along the way, we'll pass through an area that has many protestant links - one of the legacies left from the days of the Crusaders. On their return from the Holy Wars in the 13th century, the Knights of the Sword wer...
Today, we'll explore Riga's enchanting, cobbled streets. Though one-third of Lativa's population lives in the capital, the must-see sites are in a small area, so they\ re easy to see on foot. We'll take a walking tour of the old city, sitting on the banks of the Dauga...
As Riga is such a charming spot, we\ ve left today free for you to explore more of it at your own pace. You might choose to relax with a long lunch at one of the traditional restaurants. Latvian cooking, as in all Baltic states, is wholesome with a focus on soups, ste...
Heading south this morning, we'll visit Rundale Palace. This 18th-century palace was commissioned by Anna, the Empress of Russia, for her lover, Count Biron and designed by the very same architect who built the Hermitage in St Petersburg. With its 138 rooms, furnished...
We'll spend this morning exploring the area around Curonian Spit National Park, where the forests are inhabited by moose, wild boar and many bird species. While there, we'll also visit the wooden sculptures at the Hill of Witches and the little fishing town of Nida. S...
Today we'll journey to Kaunas, which was the country's capital between 1920 and 1939, while Vilnius was annexed by the Poles. The city is situated right in the heart of Lithuania and is home to centuries\ old buildings that date back to the Gothic period and the 17th century. After a tour of the town, the rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
On the way to Vilnius today, we'll stop at the Pazaislis Monastery, the largest monastic complex in the country and a great example of baroque architecture. We'll also visit Trakai, the former home of the Grand Duchy, and its 14th-century castle set on its own island. Once we reach the capital, Vilnius, we'll have the evening free to explore.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Today, we'll set about ticking off all of the capital's must-sees. The catholic influence in the city is evident from the numerous baroque churches and we'll take a tour to see some of them. We'll also visit the ancient university - founded by the Jesuits. Another hig...
Our tour of the Baltic capitals ends at our hotel in Vilnius. There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you\ d like a hotel trans...
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Paul (Edward)
Sep 2023
Historic Baltic Republics
A well paced trip with very good hotels, very good local guides and a range of activities and sights in the two weeks which gave an excellent overview of the unique ...
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Sep 2023
Historic Baltic Republics
Tour Leader and all the guides were exceptional. It was a nice group that gelled - everyone got on well together. Learnt so much history and tasted the cuisine in ...
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