Lithuania & Latvia
Day 1, May 9, Thursday
Vilnius – Trakai - Vilnius
Take-away breakfast boxes
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
10:00-12:00 Educational Kibinai cooking program & tasting lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:00-14:00 Educational program of Herbal tea making and tasting at Trakai Region Traditional Crafts Centre
14:00-15:00 Further drive towards Vilnius
15:00-18:00 Educational Lithuanian sauna program in the authentic Pilaites Windmill
18:00-19:00 Return to Vilnius, time to freshen up before dinner
19:00-19:30 Transfer to the restaurant
19:30-21:30 Dinner at the restaurant Ertlio namas
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva in Vilnius.
Vilnius – Trakai - Vilnius
Take-away breakfast boxes
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
10:00-12:00 Educational Kibinai cooking program & tasting lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:00-14:00 Educational program of Herbal tea making and tasting at Trakai Region Traditional Crafts Centre
14:00-15:00 Further drive towards Vilnius
15:00-18:00 Educational Lithuanian sauna program in the authentic Pilaites Windmill
18:00-19:00 Return to Vilnius, time to freshen up before dinner
19:00-19:30 Transfer to the restaurant
19:30-21:30 Dinner at the restaurant Ertlio namas
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva in Vilnius.
Day 2, May 10, Friday
Vilnius – Kaunas – Hill of Crosses – Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 Departure from hotel
08:00-09:30 Morning drive to Kaunas, the second largest city of Lithuania
09:30-11:00 City Tour of Kaunas - colorful and modern city, constantly changing, and full of original architectural sites
11:00-12:00 Visit to the memorial museum of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the WW2
12:00-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Vista Puode in Kaunas
13:30-15:00 Afternoon drive towards Riga with 2 stops enroute
15:00-15:30 Short visit of the Hill of the Crosses, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site
15:30-16:30 Further drive to Rundale Palace
16:45-18:00 Excursion at Rundale Palace, a Baroque pearl in an intact rural landscape
18:00-19:30 Further drive to Riga, the capital of Latvia
19:30-20:00 Arrival and check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija
20:00 Dinner at the restaurant Garāža
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija in Riga.
Vilnius – Kaunas – Hill of Crosses – Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 Departure from hotel
08:00-09:30 Morning drive to Kaunas, the second largest city of Lithuania
09:30-11:00 City Tour of Kaunas - colorful and modern city, constantly changing, and full of original architectural sites
11:00-12:00 Visit to the memorial museum of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the WW2
12:00-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Vista Puode in Kaunas
13:30-15:00 Afternoon drive towards Riga with 2 stops enroute
15:00-15:30 Short visit of the Hill of the Crosses, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site
15:30-16:30 Further drive to Rundale Palace
16:45-18:00 Excursion at Rundale Palace, a Baroque pearl in an intact rural landscape
18:00-19:30 Further drive to Riga, the capital of Latvia
19:30-20:00 Arrival and check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija
20:00 Dinner at the restaurant Garāža
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija in Riga.
Day 3, May 11, Saturday
Riga – Ligatne – Sigulda
Breakfast in hotel
08:45-09:00 Check-out
09:00-11:30 A 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
11:30-12:00 Transfer to the Open-air museum of Latvia
12:00-13:00 Lunch at the restaurant Priedes Krogs
13:00-15:30 Excursion at the Latvian Ethnographic Museum, one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in Europe, located on the banks of lake Jugla
15:00-17:00 Transfer to Ligatne, situated on six hills in the Gauja’s National Park
17:00-18:00 A short City tour of Ligatne, a little city located on the winding Ligatne River, whose banks expose sandy outcrops, beautiful cliffs and caves in the rocks
18:00-20:00 Dinner at the restaurant Pavāru māja, Michelin Green Star for Sustainability
20:00-21:00 Transfer to Sigulda, arrival and check-in at the SPA Hotel Ezeri
Overnight at the SPA Hotel Ezeri in Sigulda.
Riga – Ligatne – Sigulda
Breakfast in hotel
08:45-09:00 Check-out
09:00-11:30 A 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
11:30-12:00 Transfer to the Open-air museum of Latvia
12:00-13:00 Lunch at the restaurant Priedes Krogs
13:00-15:30 Excursion at the Latvian Ethnographic Museum, one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in Europe, located on the banks of lake Jugla
15:00-17:00 Transfer to Ligatne, situated on six hills in the Gauja’s National Park
17:00-18:00 A short City tour of Ligatne, a little city located on the winding Ligatne River, whose banks expose sandy outcrops, beautiful cliffs and caves in the rocks
18:00-20:00 Dinner at the restaurant Pavāru māja, Michelin Green Star for Sustainability
20:00-21:00 Transfer to Sigulda, arrival and check-in at the SPA Hotel Ezeri
Overnight at the SPA Hotel Ezeri in Sigulda.
Day 4, May 12, Sunday
Sigulda – Turaida – Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
09:30-09:45 Check-out and departure at 09:45
10:00-11:00 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
11:00-12:00 Visit at the Art Space 'Place No.6', the historic gardener’s cottage opened in the block of Sigulda Castle
12:00-13:00 Visit and the masterclass Viktor's letters, the paper art shop, which makes original bookmarks, gift envelopes, jewelry, postcards etc. from old, shredded documents of Sigulda municipality
13:00-14:30 Lunch at the restaurant Kungu rija in Sigulda
14:30-16:00 A guided tour in Turaida Museum Reserve, rich in archaeological, architectural, historical and artistic monuments
16:00-17:00 Visit to Krimulda Winery, demonstration of Latvian local beverages
17:00-18:15 Transfer to Riga, arrival and check-in at the Hotel Grand Poet by Semarah
18:15-20:00 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
20:00 Dinner at the restaurant Kolonade. Our Stories in Riga
Overnight at the Hotel Grand Poet by Semarah in Riga.
Sigulda – Turaida – Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
09:30-09:45 Check-out and departure at 09:45
10:00-11:00 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
11:00-12:00 Visit at the Art Space 'Place No.6', the historic gardener’s cottage opened in the block of Sigulda Castle
12:00-13:00 Visit and the masterclass Viktor's letters, the paper art shop, which makes original bookmarks, gift envelopes, jewelry, postcards etc. from old, shredded documents of Sigulda municipality
13:00-14:30 Lunch at the restaurant Kungu rija in Sigulda
14:30-16:00 A guided tour in Turaida Museum Reserve, rich in archaeological, architectural, historical and artistic monuments
16:00-17:00 Visit to Krimulda Winery, demonstration of Latvian local beverages
17:00-18:15 Transfer to Riga, arrival and check-in at the Hotel Grand Poet by Semarah
18:15-20:00 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
20:00 Dinner at the restaurant Kolonade. Our Stories in Riga
Overnight at the Hotel Grand Poet by Semarah in Riga.
Day 5, May 13, Monday
Riga | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
08:45-09:00 Check-out
09:00-11:30 Visit of Riga Central Market, one of the largest and most visited marketplaces in Eastern Europe
11:30 Transfer to Riga Airport
Departure.
Riga | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
08:45-09:00 Check-out
09:00-11:30 Visit of Riga Central Market, one of the largest and most visited marketplaces in Eastern Europe
11:30 Transfer to Riga Airport
Departure.
Lithuania & Estonia
Day 1, May 9, Thursday
Vilnius – Trakai - Vilnius
Vilnius – Trakai - Vilnius
Take-away breakfast boxes
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
10:00-12:00 Educational Kibinai cooking program & tasting lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:00-14:00 Educational program of Herbal tea making and tasting at Trakai Region Traditional Crafts Centre
14:00 - 15:00 Further drive towards Vilnius
15:00-18:00 Educational Lithuanian sauna program in the authentic Pilaites Windmill
18:00-19:00 Return to Vilnius and free time before dinner
19:00-19:30 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00-21:00 Dinner at the restaurant Ertlio namas
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva in Vilnius.
Day 2, May 10, Friday
Vilnius – Kaunas – Hill of Crosses – Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 Departure from hotel
08:00-09:30 Morning drive to Kaunas, the second largest city of Lithuania
09:30-11:00 City Tour of Kaunas - colorful and modern city, constantly changing, and full of original architectural sites
11:00-12:00 Visit to the memorial museum of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the WW2
12:00-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Vista Puode in Kaunas
13:30-15:00 Afternoon drive towards Riga with 2 stops enroute
15:00-15:30 Short visit of the Hill of the Crosses, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site
16:00-18:00 Further drive to Riga airport
20:05-20:55 Flight to Tallinn
20:55-22:00 Arrival in Tallinn, transfer to Nordic Hotel Forum & check-in. Late snacks & coffee/ tea in the room.
Overnight at the Nordic Hotel Forum in Tallinn.
Vilnius – Kaunas – Hill of Crosses – Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 Departure from hotel
08:00-09:30 Morning drive to Kaunas, the second largest city of Lithuania
09:30-11:00 City Tour of Kaunas - colorful and modern city, constantly changing, and full of original architectural sites
11:00-12:00 Visit to the memorial museum of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the WW2
12:00-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Vista Puode in Kaunas
13:30-15:00 Afternoon drive towards Riga with 2 stops enroute
15:00-15:30 Short visit of the Hill of the Crosses, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site
16:00-18:00 Further drive to Riga airport
20:05-20:55 Flight to Tallinn
20:55-22:00 Arrival in Tallinn, transfer to Nordic Hotel Forum & check-in. Late snacks & coffee/ tea in the room.
Overnight at the Nordic Hotel Forum in Tallinn.
Day 3, May 11, Saturday
Tallinn – Muhu
Breakfast at the hotel
09:45-10:00 Check-out
10:00-12:30 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. For the best bird's eye view, you will ascend St. Olav's church spire, one of the world's tallest buildings when it was constructed in the 16th century.
12:30-14:00 Lunch at the Michelin selected restaurant Rado
14:00-15:00 Afternoon guided tour to Kadriorg area. The regal Kadriorg area is the best place in Tallinn for a stroll. Centre stage is a colorful Baroque palace dedicated by tsar Peter the Great to his wife, Catherine. Tucked in the grounds are art museums like Kumu, a Japanese garden and the Presidential Palace. Northeast of Kadriort, Pirita promenade runs parallel to the sea. Watch sailboats cruise by and admire the Old Town skyline from a distance.
15:15-17:15 Afternoon drive to Muhu island incl. ferry at 17:35-18:02 Virtsu-Kuivatsu
Arrival in Muhu island and further drive to Pädaste Manor, the only five-star hotel outside Tallinn in Estonia
Dinner & overnight at the Pädaste Manor in Muhu.
Tallinn – Muhu
Breakfast at the hotel
09:45-10:00 Check-out
10:00-12:30 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. For the best bird's eye view, you will ascend St. Olav's church spire, one of the world's tallest buildings when it was constructed in the 16th century.
12:30-14:00 Lunch at the Michelin selected restaurant Rado
14:00-15:00 Afternoon guided tour to Kadriorg area. The regal Kadriorg area is the best place in Tallinn for a stroll. Centre stage is a colorful Baroque palace dedicated by tsar Peter the Great to his wife, Catherine. Tucked in the grounds are art museums like Kumu, a Japanese garden and the Presidential Palace. Northeast of Kadriort, Pirita promenade runs parallel to the sea. Watch sailboats cruise by and admire the Old Town skyline from a distance.
15:15-17:15 Afternoon drive to Muhu island incl. ferry at 17:35-18:02 Virtsu-Kuivatsu
Arrival in Muhu island and further drive to Pädaste Manor, the only five-star hotel outside Tallinn in Estonia
Dinner & overnight at the Pädaste Manor in Muhu.
Day 4, May 12, Sunday
Muhu – Saaremaa
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00-09:15 Check-out
9:30-10:25 Männiku handicraft house introduces the beautiful and detailed traditional Muhu handicraft patterns.
10:30–11:15 Koguva village and museum presents the heritage of Muhu island in the beautiful setting of a historical village.
11:45-13:15 Visit to Angla windmills and heritage center, where we make bread ourselves and have lunch. Angla windmill is the only windmill hill in Saaremaa that has preserved its appearance for decades. Four of the five Angla windmills are typical trestle windmills characteristic of the island of Saaremaa.
13:45–14:30 A little hike at Panga cliff is the highest bedrock outcrop in western Estonia and its islands. The cliff is situated right on the coast, cropping up like a 'wall', and its highest point used to be an ancient ritual site.
15:00 Walking tour in Kuressaare with Visit Saaremaa. Kuressaare is the capital of Estonia’s biggest island. The lovely historical resort town is loved among visitors as a popular holiday destination.
15:30-16:30 Kuressaare Episcopal Castle is one of the most interesting and best-preserved fortresses in Estonia. While built during the 14th–19th century, the castle became one of the most remarkable buildings in Northern Europe.
16:30-18:30 Check-in at the GOSPA hotel and free time to enjoy the SPA complex of the hotel.
19:00 Dinner and beer degustation at Saaremaa windmill was constructed in 1899 on the location of the Kuressaare First Apostolic Orthodox Church. The windmill was operational until 1941. In order to improve catering options in Kuressaare, the mill was rebuilt into a café.
Overnight at the GOSPA hotel in Kuressaare.
Muhu – Saaremaa
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00-09:15 Check-out
9:30-10:25 Männiku handicraft house introduces the beautiful and detailed traditional Muhu handicraft patterns.
10:30–11:15 Koguva village and museum presents the heritage of Muhu island in the beautiful setting of a historical village.
11:45-13:15 Visit to Angla windmills and heritage center, where we make bread ourselves and have lunch. Angla windmill is the only windmill hill in Saaremaa that has preserved its appearance for decades. Four of the five Angla windmills are typical trestle windmills characteristic of the island of Saaremaa.
13:45–14:30 A little hike at Panga cliff is the highest bedrock outcrop in western Estonia and its islands. The cliff is situated right on the coast, cropping up like a 'wall', and its highest point used to be an ancient ritual site.
15:00 Walking tour in Kuressaare with Visit Saaremaa. Kuressaare is the capital of Estonia’s biggest island. The lovely historical resort town is loved among visitors as a popular holiday destination.
15:30-16:30 Kuressaare Episcopal Castle is one of the most interesting and best-preserved fortresses in Estonia. While built during the 14th–19th century, the castle became one of the most remarkable buildings in Northern Europe.
16:30-18:30 Check-in at the GOSPA hotel and free time to enjoy the SPA complex of the hotel.
19:00 Dinner and beer degustation at Saaremaa windmill was constructed in 1899 on the location of the Kuressaare First Apostolic Orthodox Church. The windmill was operational until 1941. In order to improve catering options in Kuressaare, the mill was rebuilt into a café.
Overnight at the GOSPA hotel in Kuressaare.
Day 5, May 13, Monday
Tallinn | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
07:45-08:00 Check-out
08:00 Transfer to Kuressaare Airport
08:50-09:30 Flight back to Tallinn
09:30-12:30 Guided tour to Kalamaja district, named for its history as a fishermen's neighborhood. We will visit Balti jaama market and Telliskivi area, located in the former industrial complex of Tallinn, which houses galleries, small shops, various creative companies, start-ups, and restaurants.
12:45 Transfer to Tallinn airport & departure.
Tallinn | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
07:45-08:00 Check-out
08:00 Transfer to Kuressaare Airport
08:50-09:30 Flight back to Tallinn
09:30-12:30 Guided tour to Kalamaja district, named for its history as a fishermen's neighborhood. We will visit Balti jaama market and Telliskivi area, located in the former industrial complex of Tallinn, which houses galleries, small shops, various creative companies, start-ups, and restaurants.
12:45 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.
