Lithuania & Latvia
Day 1, May 9, Thursday
Vilnius – Trakai – Klaipeda
Take-away breakfast boxes
04:30-04:45 Check-out
04:45 Departure from Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
05:30-09:30 Morning hot-air balloon flight over spectacular Trakai town, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for its beautiful medieval castle
10:00-11:00 Boat ride on the Lake Galve & Excursion to the Trakai Island Castle
11:00-12:30 Lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:30-16:30 Afternoon drive to Klaipeda, the harbor city located on the Curonian - Lagoon and The Baltic Sea
16:30-17:00 Check-in at the Victoria Hotel Klaipeda
17:00-19:30 A guided walking tour in Klaipeda with beer tasting in a local brewery
20:00-22:00 Dinner at the restaurant-sailboat Meridianas on the River Dane
Overnight at the Victoria Hotel Klaipeda in Klaipeda.
Vilnius – Trakai – Klaipeda
Take-away breakfast boxes
04:30-04:45 Check-out
04:45 Departure from Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
05:30-09:30 Morning hot-air balloon flight over spectacular Trakai town, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for its beautiful medieval castle
10:00-11:00 Boat ride on the Lake Galve & Excursion to the Trakai Island Castle
11:00-12:30 Lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:30-16:30 Afternoon drive to Klaipeda, the harbor city located on the Curonian - Lagoon and The Baltic Sea
16:30-17:00 Check-in at the Victoria Hotel Klaipeda
17:00-19:30 A guided walking tour in Klaipeda with beer tasting in a local brewery
20:00-22:00 Dinner at the restaurant-sailboat Meridianas on the River Dane
Overnight at the Victoria Hotel Klaipeda in Klaipeda.
Day 2, May 10, Friday
Klaipeda – Curonian Spit – Hill of Crosses - Bauska
Breakfast and check-out
08:00-09:30 Morning transfer & ferry to the Curonian Spit, a unique nature reserve, often referred to as the Lithuanian Sahara Desert due to its impressive sand dunes
09:30-11:30 A guided walking tour in Nida, a small town of white sand dunes located on the peninsula of the Curonian Spit, visiting the Parnidis Dune, the Amber Museum, the Ethnographic Fisherman‘s Homestead & other sites
12:00-13:00 Lunch in the Nidos Prieplauka
13:00-15:30 Afternoon drive towards Riga with a short stop enroute
15:30-16:00 A short visit of the Hill of the Crosses, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site
16:00-17:00 Further drive to Rundale Palace
17:00-18:30 A guided tour of Rundale Palace & Park, a Baroque pearl in an intact rural landscape
18:30-19:30 Transfer to Mazmezotnes manor & check-in
19:30 Dinner in Mazmezotnes manor restaurant.
Overnight at the Mazmezotnes manor in Bauska region.
Klaipeda – Curonian Spit – Hill of Crosses - Bauska
Breakfast and check-out
08:00-09:30 Morning transfer & ferry to the Curonian Spit, a unique nature reserve, often referred to as the Lithuanian Sahara Desert due to its impressive sand dunes
09:30-11:30 A guided walking tour in Nida, a small town of white sand dunes located on the peninsula of the Curonian Spit, visiting the Parnidis Dune, the Amber Museum, the Ethnographic Fisherman‘s Homestead & other sites
12:00-13:00 Lunch in the Nidos Prieplauka
13:00-15:30 Afternoon drive towards Riga with a short stop enroute
15:30-16:00 A short visit of the Hill of the Crosses, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site
16:00-17:00 Further drive to Rundale Palace
17:00-18:30 A guided tour of Rundale Palace & Park, a Baroque pearl in an intact rural landscape
18:30-19:30 Transfer to Mazmezotnes manor & check-in
19:30 Dinner in Mazmezotnes manor restaurant.
Overnight at the Mazmezotnes manor in Bauska region.
Day 3, May 11, Saturday
Bauska – Riga
Breakfast at the manor
07:45-08:00 Check-out
08:00-09:30 Morning drive to Riga, the capital of Latvia
09:30-09:45 Short stop at the Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete to drop off the luggage
09:45-13:00 Guided City Tour of Riga - an architectural jewel, showcasing churches from the city’s origin, medieval buildings in the Old Town, unique examples of Art Nouveau, as well as wooden architecture that has survived the centuries and modern architectural marvels
Your tour experience will be enhanced by engaging activities and attractions such as a visit to the traditional costumes center Sena klets, indulging in a tasty coffee break at Riga Black Magic bar, and enjoying the majestic Organ Concert at Riga Dome Church.
13:00-15:00 Transfer to the Agenskalna market, the largest and oldest market in the neighborhood with the status of a national cultural monument. Tasting lunch.
15:00-15:30 Short visit to the Kipsala, formerly an island of fishermen, developed into a posh residential district
15:30-16:30 Transfer to the Art Nouveau Area in Riga and visit of Art Nouveau Center
16:30-17:15 Transfer to the Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete & check-in
17:15-17:30 Walk to the restaurant
17:30-18:30 Light dinner at the restaurant Kolonade. Our Stories
18:40-19:00 Walk to the National Opera and Ballet Theatre
19:00 Ballet “La fille mal gardee”
22:00 Option after ballet - to enjoy a drink with the voucher provided by the hotel at the Skyline bar
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete in Riga.
Bauska – Riga
Breakfast at the manor
07:45-08:00 Check-out
08:00-09:30 Morning drive to Riga, the capital of Latvia
09:30-09:45 Short stop at the Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete to drop off the luggage
09:45-13:00 Guided City Tour of Riga - an architectural jewel, showcasing churches from the city’s origin, medieval buildings in the Old Town, unique examples of Art Nouveau, as well as wooden architecture that has survived the centuries and modern architectural marvels
Your tour experience will be enhanced by engaging activities and attractions such as a visit to the traditional costumes center Sena klets, indulging in a tasty coffee break at Riga Black Magic bar, and enjoying the majestic Organ Concert at Riga Dome Church.
13:00-15:00 Transfer to the Agenskalna market, the largest and oldest market in the neighborhood with the status of a national cultural monument. Tasting lunch.
15:00-15:30 Short visit to the Kipsala, formerly an island of fishermen, developed into a posh residential district
15:30-16:30 Transfer to the Art Nouveau Area in Riga and visit of Art Nouveau Center
16:30-17:15 Transfer to the Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete & check-in
17:15-17:30 Walk to the restaurant
17:30-18:30 Light dinner at the restaurant Kolonade. Our Stories
18:40-19:00 Walk to the National Opera and Ballet Theatre
19:00 Ballet “La fille mal gardee”
22:00 Option after ballet - to enjoy a drink with the voucher provided by the hotel at the Skyline bar
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete in Riga.
Day 4, May 12, Sunday
Riga – Sigulda – Turaida - Riga
Riga – Sigulda – Turaida - Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
08:45-09:00 Check-out
09:00-10:10 Morning drive to Sigulda, often referred to as the Switzerland of Latvia, showing the delight and charm of Gauja National Park
10:30 A morning ride with Sigulda Cable Car from Krimulda area to Sigulda City center
11:00 Visit of the New Castle of Sigulda - a place for the craftsmen and artists and different kind of workshops, as well as the Livonian Order Castle of Sigulda - an open-air stage for the concerts and festivals, including the International Sigulda Opera Music Festival
13:00 Lunch at the restaurant Kungu rija in Sigulda
14:30 Excursion to Turaida Museum Reserve, rich in archaeological, architectural, historical and artistic monuments
16:30 Visit to winery Zilver. Tasting of local wines and folklore performance
17:30-18:40 Return to Riga
19:10 Leaving hotel for a walk to the restaurant
19:30 Dinner at the Gutenbergs hotel Terrace restaurant with a stunning view to the Old Town
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete in Riga.
Day 5, May 13, Monday
Riga | Departure
Breakfast in hotel
09:30-11:00 Visit of Riga Central Market, one of the largest and most visited marketplaces in Eastern Europe
11:00-11:30 Return to the hotel and check-out
11:30 Transfer to Riga airport & departures
Riga | Departure
Breakfast in hotel
09:30-11:00 Visit of Riga Central Market, one of the largest and most visited marketplaces in Eastern Europe
11:00-11:30 Return to the hotel and check-out
11:30 Transfer to Riga airport & departures
Lithuania & Estonia
Day 1, May 9, Thursday
Vilnius – Trakai – Klaipeda
Take-away breakfast boxes
04:30-04:45 Check-out
04:45 Departure from Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
05:30-09:30 Morning hot-air balloon flight over spectacular Trakai town, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for its beautiful medieval castle
10:00-11:00 Boat ride on the Lake Galve & Excursion to the Trakai Island Castle
11:00-12:30 Lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:30-16:30 Afternoon drive to Klaipeda, the harbor city located on the Curonian - Lagoon and The Baltic Sea
16:30-17:00 Check-in at the Victoria Hotel Klaipeda
17:00-19:30 A guided walking tour in Klaipeda with beer tasting in a local brewery
20:00 Dinner at the restaurant-sailboat Meridianas on the River Dane
Overnight at the Victoria Hotel Klaipeda in Klaipeda.
Vilnius – Trakai – Klaipeda
Take-away breakfast boxes
04:30-04:45 Check-out
04:45 Departure from Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
05:30-09:30 Morning hot-air balloon flight over spectacular Trakai town, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for its beautiful medieval castle
10:00-11:00 Boat ride on the Lake Galve & Excursion to the Trakai Island Castle
11:00-12:30 Lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:30-16:30 Afternoon drive to Klaipeda, the harbor city located on the Curonian - Lagoon and The Baltic Sea
16:30-17:00 Check-in at the Victoria Hotel Klaipeda
17:00-19:30 A guided walking tour in Klaipeda with beer tasting in a local brewery
20:00 Dinner at the restaurant-sailboat Meridianas on the River Dane
Overnight at the Victoria Hotel Klaipeda in Klaipeda.
Day 2, May 10, Friday
Klaipeda – Curonian Spit – Hill of Crosses - Tallinn
Breakfast and check-out
08:00-09:30 Morning transfer & ferry to the Curonian Spit, a unique nature reserve, often referred to as the Lithuanian Sahara Desert due to its impressive sand dunes
09:30-11:30 A guided walking tour in Nida, a small town of white sand dunes located on the peninsula of the Curonian Spit, visiting the Parnidis Dune, the Amber Museum, the Ethnographic Fisherman‘s Homestead & other sites
12:00-13:00 Lunch in the Nidos Prieplauka
13:00-15:30 Afternoon drive towards Riga with a short stop enroute
15:30-16:00 A short visit of the Hill of the Crosses, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site
16:00-18:00 Transfer to Riga Airport
20:05-20:55 Flight to Tallinn
20:55-22:00 Arrival in Tallinn, transfer to Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn & check-in. Late snacks in the room.
Overnight at the Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn in Tallinn.
Klaipeda – Curonian Spit – Hill of Crosses - Tallinn
Breakfast and check-out
08:00-09:30 Morning transfer & ferry to the Curonian Spit, a unique nature reserve, often referred to as the Lithuanian Sahara Desert due to its impressive sand dunes
09:30-11:30 A guided walking tour in Nida, a small town of white sand dunes located on the peninsula of the Curonian Spit, visiting the Parnidis Dune, the Amber Museum, the Ethnographic Fisherman‘s Homestead & other sites
12:00-13:00 Lunch in the Nidos Prieplauka
13:00-15:30 Afternoon drive towards Riga with a short stop enroute
15:30-16:00 A short visit of the Hill of the Crosses, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site
16:00-18:00 Transfer to Riga Airport
20:05-20:55 Flight to Tallinn
20:55-22:00 Arrival in Tallinn, transfer to Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn & check-in. Late snacks in the room.
Overnight at the Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn in Tallinn.
Day 3, May 11, Saturday
Tallinn – Tartu
Breakfast at the hotel
09:30-09:45 Check-out
09:45-10:45 A guided tour of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, boasting vibrant culture, historical architecture, gourmet restaurants and interactive museums. It’s a breathtaking city where you can enjoy green spaces, quirky neighborhoods, a pristine medieval Old Town, and expansive seaside views.
10:45-11:15 Visit to Niguliste Museum and viewing platform, where the glass lift takes the visitors to the church tower and skydeck, which offer a 360° view of the Old Town
11:15-11:45 Transfer to Kadriorg
11:45-12:30 Visit to the Kadriorg Palace and Palace, the lovely Roman Baroque masterpiece, surrounded by a garden feature of fountains, hedges, and flowerbeds - modeled after Versailles
12:30-14:00 Lunch at the restaurant Mon Repos, Michelin Guide’s Point of View
14:00-16:00 Afternoon drive to Tartu, European Capital of Culture 2024
16:00-17:30 Visit to A.LeCoq Beer Museum, where you can see, hear, and taste the story of the world's oldest beverage
17:30-18:30 Arrival and check-in to Hotel Lydia in Tartu
18:30-19:00 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00 Dinner at the restaurant Pompei, a breath air in Tartu’s gastronomic scene
Overnight at the Hotel Lydia in Tartu.
Tallinn – Tartu
Breakfast at the hotel
09:30-09:45 Check-out
09:45-10:45 A guided tour of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, boasting vibrant culture, historical architecture, gourmet restaurants and interactive museums. It’s a breathtaking city where you can enjoy green spaces, quirky neighborhoods, a pristine medieval Old Town, and expansive seaside views.
10:45-11:15 Visit to Niguliste Museum and viewing platform, where the glass lift takes the visitors to the church tower and skydeck, which offer a 360° view of the Old Town
11:15-11:45 Transfer to Kadriorg
11:45-12:30 Visit to the Kadriorg Palace and Palace, the lovely Roman Baroque masterpiece, surrounded by a garden feature of fountains, hedges, and flowerbeds - modeled after Versailles
12:30-14:00 Lunch at the restaurant Mon Repos, Michelin Guide’s Point of View
14:00-16:00 Afternoon drive to Tartu, European Capital of Culture 2024
16:00-17:30 Visit to A.LeCoq Beer Museum, where you can see, hear, and taste the story of the world's oldest beverage
17:30-18:30 Arrival and check-in to Hotel Lydia in Tartu
18:30-19:00 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00 Dinner at the restaurant Pompei, a breath air in Tartu’s gastronomic scene
Overnight at the Hotel Lydia in Tartu.
Day 4, May 12, Sunday
Tartu – Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
09:15-09:30 Check-out
09:30-12:45 A guided tour of Tartu, the lively and leafy town of students, intellectuals and creatives, often called the heart and soul of Estonia, including:
Tartu – Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
09:15-09:30 Check-out
09:30-12:45 A guided tour of Tartu, the lively and leafy town of students, intellectuals and creatives, often called the heart and soul of Estonia, including:
- visit to the Estonian National Museum, the largest museum in Estonia, where audiovisual elements bring the exhibits to life with song and movement, while electronic information placards change languages with a touch of a keycard;
- visit to the Lodjakoda (Barge Chamber) theme park, where everyone can witness the construction of a historic ship – a 24 m long two-masted barge.
13:00-14:30 Lunch at the restaurant Pierre Cafe & Chocolaterie
14:30-17:00 Return to Tallinn
17:00-18:30 Arrival and check-in to Nordic Hotel Forum, free time before dinner
19:00 Dinner at the Wine restaurant R14, Michelin Guide’s Point of View
Overnight at the Nordic Hotel Forum in Tallinn.
Day 5, May 13, Monday
Tallinn | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out and transfer to Tallinn Airport
Departure.
Tallinn | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out and transfer to Tallinn Airport
Departure.
NB! The organizers reserve the right to make minor adjustments to the tour program based on weather or other conditions to enhance the overall experience.
