Baltic Classic Tour

Photo of Baltic Classic Tour 3/5 by TravelinBaltics.com — Riga old town

Photo of Baltic Classic Tour 4/5 by TravelinBaltics.com — Parnu old town

The advantages of the trip:

You will visit 3 Baltic Countries - Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia;
A detailed tour itinerary;
The Old Town of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list;
Trakai town - it's one of the most prominent tourist destinations;
The Hill of Crosses - a unique sacred place;
Plateliai village - Samogitia National Park.
The Estonian summer resort of Parnu.
Qualified local guides.

1 Day. Vilnius

Arrival to Vilnius. Transfer to the hotel (optional). Welcome meeting and free time.

In the evening, dinner will be waiting for you in the traditional Lithuanian restaurant or lovely dinner at TV tower restaurant which is located 165 meters height (for an additional fee, ordered in advance). Overnight stay at the hotel.

2 Day. Vilnius - Trakai - Klaipeda

Breakfast. After breakfast walking town tour of Vilnius, together with the professional guide. Sightseeing tour with a qualified guide in the Old Town, where you will take a walk in cobblestone streets, on vibrant yet romantic spirit of the past. By the way, in 1994 Old Town was included in UNESCO World Heritage List. You will visit: Vilnius Cathedral and the Cathedral Square with Gediminas’ Tower up on the hill right next to it, the Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, St Anne's and Bernardine churches, and the Gates of Dawn.

In the afternoon, you will visit Trakai. Trakai town - it's one of the most prominent tourist destinations. The legendary Lithuanian royal residences, impressive blue lakes, scenic coastline, castles are all preserved here in Trakai. You will continue sightseeing Trakai Island Castle. It’s an impressive island of Lake Galve which is the symbol of the city Trakai. It is the only castle in Eastern Europe, built on the island, and one of the most visited architectural sites in Lithuania. There is Palace on the island, where Trakai History Museum is located. After tour travel to Klaipeda. Overnight stay at the hotel.

3 Day. Klaipeda - Curonian Spit

The day is reserved for a full-day (optional) tour to the Curonian Spit (for an additional fee, ordered in advance). Breakfast. After breakfast the journey will start from Smiltyne - ferry sailed into one of the most beautiful Lithuanian places between two waters, tourists named it “the corner of the world”.

A short stop in Juodkrante. This is one of the most beautiful areas in it all year round. Nida is one of the oldest settlements of the Kursiu Nerija, known since 1429. Now tourists in Nida are fascinated by the tranquility, the unique nature and spectacular fishing lodges and stylish villas and their architecture.

Attend Witch Mountain which is on one of the most beautiful sand dunes located in Juodkrantė. It’s an old wooden sculpture exhibition. Currently, there are about 80 oak sculptures which formed a huge impressive ensemble (witches, demons, dragons, and other fairy characters).

Nida. Nida village was known from the 1676. At that time, a current Nida area, which is considered an exclusive fishing museum under the sky is the oldest and best known of the Kursiu Nerija area, famous for the impressive Great Dune, where famous German writer Thomas Mann was spending his summers. Nida can admire for its stylish architecture of the lodges, their bright décor, carvings and ancient fishing boats. Nida had preserved the old cemetery with distinctive headstones.

Parnidzio dune. This semi-shifting dune is one of the most unique and popular Kursiu Nerija’sobjects. Its height is 52 meters, although previously it was 17meters higher. There is also observation deck overlooking fabulous views on top of the dune.

Thomas Mann Memorial Museum. The famous writer was fascinated by the lagoon and the fishing village beauty in 1930. He built a vacation home. Since 1995 summer house is a museum and cultural center where concerts, poetry meetings are held.

Before you drive back to Klaipeda the evening offers Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th Century (for an additional fee, ordered in advance). Overnight stay at the hotel.

4 Day. Klaipeda - Plateliai - Siauliai - Riga

Breakfast. After breakfast visit Klaipeda. The old town of Klaipeda is one of the most beautiful in our country. Theatre Square. This is the heart of the city of Klaipeda. It is the most favorite gathering place of Klaipeda citizens and their guests. A variety of concerts, International Jazz Festival, the famous sea festival take place in Theatre Square. Harbour Castle. This is the only place in the port city, which may allow the mooring boats. Old City. It has a unique building architecture (a legacy of German). Streets of the Old Town is dominated by the Germans Fachwerk characteristic style. After, you will have a journey to the Samogitia National Park, where you embark on a walking tour around the picturesque Lake Plateliai. Then, travel toSiauliai and visit the Hill of Crosses - a unique sacred place, consisting of a mound, and the hills near his decorated crosses. This is one of the most interesting sights in Lithuania, in which local pilgrims and pilgrims from all the world goes there and leave their rosaries cross builds. Later on, you will go to Latvia. Arrival in Riga, the capital of Latvia. Riga is the largest city between three Baltic States capitals; it is the biggest administrative, political, science and cultural center of the country. The evening offers an organ concert at the Dome Cathedral (for an additional fee, ordered in advance). Overnight stay at the hotel.

5 Day. Riga

Breakfast. After breakfast walking tour of the Old Town of Riga who is designated UNESCOWorld Heritage site. In Old town you will see remarkable sites: St.Peter's Church (800 year old),St.Jacobs Church - is one of the oldest churches in Riga constructed in Gothic and Romanesque styles, Dom Square and Dom Cathedral, home to one of the world's most precious historic organs. After you will know about the oldest stone residential apartments in Riga, the Three Brothers, the Great and Small Guilds, and the fort wall of Riga with the Swedish Gate the last standing gate in the wall. The guide will present you the story of the Cat House and show you Town Hall Square with the fabulous and stylish Blackheads House. More you will opportunity to visit Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches (for an additional fee, ordered in advance). In the evening enjoy Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme (for an additional fee, ordered in advance). Free time for enjoying the Riga by yourself - plenty of bars, clubs, casinos here are for all tastes. Overnight stay at the hotel.

6 Day. Riga - Parnu - Tallinn

Breakfast. After breakfast, you will go nearside the Riga bay to Tallinn. Short stop to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. Sunny Parnu has been the official summer capital of Estonia for many years! It is a popular summer vacation resort with many hotels, restaurants, and large beaches. Late on, arrival in Estonia's capital the city already counting 850 years. Tallinn is the oldest capital in Northern Europe. Free time for enjoying the Tallinn by yourself. Overnight stay at the hotel.

7 Day. Tallinn

Breakfast. After breakfast walking tour in the UNESCO heritage listed Tallinn Old Town. During the tour, you will see the best of both medieval and up-to-date parts of Tallinn. You can enjoy plenty of marvels through various eras and a quiet walk through stories worth of several centuries. Explore Holy Spirit Church that was built in the 14th century is one of the oldest and finest structures in Tallinn. The 600 years old Gothic Town Hall. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is an orthodox cathedral. The world`s oldest functioning Pharmacy on Town Hall Square and the 159 m. tall Oleveste Church which was the highest construction in the world in the 16th century. The tour ends near Toompea Hill for amazing views over the city. Toompea Castle was built in the 13th and 14th centuries and is the seat of Estonia's parliament. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art (for an additional fee, ordered in advance). The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack (for an additional fee, ordered in advance). Overnight stay at the hotel.

8 Day. Tallinn

Breakfast. After breakfast departure to Tallinn airport (optional). End of the journey.

Contact us to check price and book the trip.

PLEASE NOTE: we can arrange the best price for your individual request. Flexible prices depend on number of tourists. Please make your request!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Traveling on a comfortable bus / minibus / car with an AC.
7 nights/ 3-4* hotel accommodation with breakfast (at the early departure may be the breakfast package).
Ferry tickets Klaipeda - Smiltyne - Klaipeda.
Ecological taxes (green fees) of National park in Curonian Spit.
Services of English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours.
Entrance fees.
Local guides.
The travel paperwork documentation.
Free WiFi (during in Lithuania).

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

International flight tickets ( but we will help you buy inexpensive flight tickets).
Transfer airport - hotel - airport.
~ 8H excursion to the Curonian Spit.
Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant 19th Century.
Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
~4H excursion to Jurmala.
Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme.
~3H excursion to Kadriorg Park and Kumu.
Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack.
Meals: Lunch, dinner.
Medical Insurance.
Personal expenses, gratuities to local guides and drivers, beverages, and other expenses not mentioned.
P. S. you will have to pay extra for permission to take pictures and videos of certain objects.
Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, drinks, mini bar, tips etc.
Travel Insurance.
The Cost incurred in case of hospitalization or evacuation etc.
Tips and porter charges.
Any other service/s not specified above.