Lithuania & Latvia
Day 1, May 9, Thursday
Vilnius – Trakai – Kaunas
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
10:00-12:00 Educational Kibinai cooking program & tasting lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:00-13:30 Drive towards Kaunas with a stop enroute
13:30-15:30 Short walking tour in Kadagiu slenis (Juniper Valley) cognitive footpath with a beautiful panorama of the widening Nemunas river and Dabinta island, the Ronakalnis outcrop and unique junipers
15:30-16:30 Further drive towards Kaunas the second largest city of Lithuania
16:30-17:30 Visit to the M. K. Ciurlionis National Art Museum, exploring the cultural world of the famous Lithuanian painter and composer through the Virtual Reality movie “On the Paths of Angels”
17:30-18:30 Transfer to the hotel. Arrival & check-in at Radisson Kaunas hotel
18:30 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00-21:00 Dinner at the restaurant Uoksas
Overnight Radisson Kaunas hotel in Kaunas.
Vilnius – Trakai – Kaunas
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
10:00-12:00 Educational Kibinai cooking program & tasting lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:00-13:30 Drive towards Kaunas with a stop enroute
13:30-15:30 Short walking tour in Kadagiu slenis (Juniper Valley) cognitive footpath with a beautiful panorama of the widening Nemunas river and Dabinta island, the Ronakalnis outcrop and unique junipers
15:30-16:30 Further drive towards Kaunas the second largest city of Lithuania
16:30-17:30 Visit to the M. K. Ciurlionis National Art Museum, exploring the cultural world of the famous Lithuanian painter and composer through the Virtual Reality movie “On the Paths of Angels”
17:30-18:30 Transfer to the hotel. Arrival & check-in at Radisson Kaunas hotel
18:30 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00-21:00 Dinner at the restaurant Uoksas
Overnight Radisson Kaunas hotel in Kaunas.
Day 2, May 10, Friday
Kaunas - Vilnius - Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
08:15-08:30 Check-out
08:30 Departure from Radisson Hotel Kaunas
09:00-11:00 City Tour of Kaunas - colorful and modern city, constantly changing, and full of original architectural sites
11:00-11:30 Transfer to the Pazaislis Monastery
11:30-12:30 Visit to the beautiful Baroque complex of the Pazaislis Monastery & Church of the Holy Mary Arrival
12:30-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Monte Pacis, located in the complex of Pazaislis Monastery
13:30-14:00 Transfer to Rumsiskes
14:00-17:00 Visit to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum Rumsiskes: Authentic carriage ride & Educational Candle Making Program
17:00-19:00 Transfer to Vilnius airport
21:35 Flight to Riga
22:30 Arrival at Riga airport, transfer to hotel
23:30 Check-in at Tallink Hotel Riga. Late snacks & coffee/ tea in the room.
Overnight at Tallink Hotel Riga in Riga.
Kaunas - Vilnius - Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
08:15-08:30 Check-out
08:30 Departure from Radisson Hotel Kaunas
09:00-11:00 City Tour of Kaunas - colorful and modern city, constantly changing, and full of original architectural sites
11:00-11:30 Transfer to the Pazaislis Monastery
11:30-12:30 Visit to the beautiful Baroque complex of the Pazaislis Monastery & Church of the Holy Mary Arrival
12:30-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Monte Pacis, located in the complex of Pazaislis Monastery
13:30-14:00 Transfer to Rumsiskes
14:00-17:00 Visit to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum Rumsiskes: Authentic carriage ride & Educational Candle Making Program
17:00-19:00 Transfer to Vilnius airport
21:35 Flight to Riga
22:30 Arrival at Riga airport, transfer to hotel
23:30 Check-in at Tallink Hotel Riga. Late snacks & coffee/ tea in the room.
Overnight at Tallink Hotel Riga in Riga.
Day 3, May 11, Saturday
Riga - Jelgava - Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
08:45-09:15 Meeting with hotel manager at the hotel’s lobby & site inspection of the hotel
09:15-09:25 Check-out
09:25-12:00 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
12:00-12:35 Concerto Piccolo at the Riga Dome Cathedral. A short excursion to the Cathedral.
12:35 Transfer to the Riga Central Market, one of the largest and most visited marketplaces in Eastern Europe. Excursion with degustation.
14:35 Visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Museum, one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in Europe, located on the banks of lake Jugla
17:00 Transfer to the City center. A short stop at the shopping mall Akropole Alfa on the way
19:00 Dinner at the Gutenbergs hotel Terrace restaurant with a stunning view to the Old Town
20:45 Transfer to the hotel
22:05 Check-in at the Mazmezotne manor, located on the hill of Lielupe river bank valley
Overnight at Mazmezotne manor in Bauska region.
Riga - Jelgava - Riga
Breakfast at the hotel
08:45-09:15 Meeting with hotel manager at the hotel’s lobby & site inspection of the hotel
09:15-09:25 Check-out
09:25-12:00 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
12:00-12:35 Concerto Piccolo at the Riga Dome Cathedral. A short excursion to the Cathedral.
12:35 Transfer to the Riga Central Market, one of the largest and most visited marketplaces in Eastern Europe. Excursion with degustation.
14:35 Visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Museum, one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in Europe, located on the banks of lake Jugla
17:00 Transfer to the City center. A short stop at the shopping mall Akropole Alfa on the way
19:00 Dinner at the Gutenbergs hotel Terrace restaurant with a stunning view to the Old Town
20:45 Transfer to the hotel
22:05 Check-in at the Mazmezotne manor, located on the hill of Lielupe river bank valley
Overnight at Mazmezotne manor in Bauska region.
Day 4, May 12, Sunday
Riga - Jurmala - Riga
Breakfast at the manor
09:00 Meeting with the Host of the manor & site inspection
09:45 Check-out
09:55 Departure from the Mazmezotne manor
10:15 A guided tour of Rundale Palace, a Baroque pearl in an intact rural landscape
13:00-14:30 Lunch at the restaurant Residence
14:45-16:15 Transfer to Jurmala - the Summer capital of Latvia
16:15-17:00 Check-in at the Hotel Jurmala SPA. Snacks & Coffee.
17:00-19:30 Leisure time. The visit to the Saunas & pools center “Wellness Oasis” in the hotel is recommended
19:30 Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant Jurmala
Overnight at Hotel Jurmala SPA in Jurmala.
Riga - Jurmala - Riga
Breakfast at the manor
09:00 Meeting with the Host of the manor & site inspection
09:45 Check-out
09:55 Departure from the Mazmezotne manor
10:15 A guided tour of Rundale Palace, a Baroque pearl in an intact rural landscape
13:00-14:30 Lunch at the restaurant Residence
14:45-16:15 Transfer to Jurmala - the Summer capital of Latvia
16:15-17:00 Check-in at the Hotel Jurmala SPA. Snacks & Coffee.
17:00-19:30 Leisure time. The visit to the Saunas & pools center “Wellness Oasis” in the hotel is recommended
19:30 Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant Jurmala
Overnight at Hotel Jurmala SPA in Jurmala.
Day 5, May 13, Monday
Riga | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
10:30-11:00 Meeting with the hotel’s manager, hotel site inspection
11:00-11:30 Check-out
11:30-14:00 Visit to the Kemeri National Park and the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk - a popular tourist destination offering a chance to explore the bog and its inhabitants. The boardwalk takes visitors to the world of moss, small pine trees, deep pools, tiny dark lakes, and the smell of wild rosemary.
14:00-14:30 Transfer to the restaurant
14:30–16:00 Lunch at the restaurant House of Light
16:00-18:00 Afternoon sightseeing tour in Jurmala, the main resort of Latvia by the Baltic Sea, renowned for its natural resources such as curative mud, mineral waters and pine forests
18:00-19:50 Jurmala Golf Club & Hotel inspection tour
19:50-20:10 Transfer to Riga airport
Departure
Riga | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
10:30-11:00 Meeting with the hotel’s manager, hotel site inspection
11:00-11:30 Check-out
11:30-14:00 Visit to the Kemeri National Park and the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk - a popular tourist destination offering a chance to explore the bog and its inhabitants. The boardwalk takes visitors to the world of moss, small pine trees, deep pools, tiny dark lakes, and the smell of wild rosemary.
14:00-14:30 Transfer to the restaurant
14:30–16:00 Lunch at the restaurant House of Light
16:00-18:00 Afternoon sightseeing tour in Jurmala, the main resort of Latvia by the Baltic Sea, renowned for its natural resources such as curative mud, mineral waters and pine forests
18:00-19:50 Jurmala Golf Club & Hotel inspection tour
19:50-20:10 Transfer to Riga airport
Departure
Lithuania & Estonia
Day 1, May 9, Thursday
Vilnius – Trakai – Kaunas
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
10:00-12:00 Educational Kibinai cooking program & tasting lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:00-13:30 Drive towards Kaunas with a stop enroute
13:30-15:30 Short walking tour in Kadagiu slenis (Juniper Valley) cognitive footpath with a beautiful panorama of the widening Nemunas river and Dabinta island, the Ronakalnis outcrop and unique junipers
15:30-16:30 Further drive towards Kaunas the second largest city of Lithuania
16:30-17:30 Visit to the M. K. Ciurlionis National Art Museum, exploring the cultural world of the famous Lithuanian painter and composer through the Virtual Reality movie “On the Paths of Angels”
17:30-18:30 Transfer to the hotel. Arrival & check-in at Radisson Kaunas hotel
18:30 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00-21:00 Dinner at the restaurant Uoksas
Overnight Radisson Kaunas hotel in Kaunas.
Vilnius – Trakai – Kaunas
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
10:00-12:00 Educational Kibinai cooking program & tasting lunch in a traditional Karaite restaurant in Trakai Kybynlar
12:00-13:30 Drive towards Kaunas with a stop enroute
13:30-15:30 Short walking tour in Kadagiu slenis (Juniper Valley) cognitive footpath with a beautiful panorama of the widening Nemunas river and Dabinta island, the Ronakalnis outcrop and unique junipers
15:30-16:30 Further drive towards Kaunas the second largest city of Lithuania
16:30-17:30 Visit to the M. K. Ciurlionis National Art Museum, exploring the cultural world of the famous Lithuanian painter and composer through the Virtual Reality movie “On the Paths of Angels”
17:30-18:30 Transfer to the hotel. Arrival & check-in at Radisson Kaunas hotel
18:30 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00-21:00 Dinner at the restaurant Uoksas
Overnight Radisson Kaunas hotel in Kaunas.
Day 2, May 10, Friday
Kaunas - Vilnius - Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
08:15-08:30 Check-out
08:30 Departure from Radisson Hotel Kaunas
09:00-11:00 City Tour of Kaunas - colorful and modern city, constantly changing, and full of original architectural sites
11:00-11:30 Transfer to the Pazaislis Monastery
11:30-12:30 Visit to the beautiful Baroque complex of the Pazaislis Monastery & Church of the Holy Mary Arrival
12:30-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Monte Pacis, located in the complex of Pazaislis Monastery
13:30-14:00 Transfer to Rumsiskes
14:00-17:00 Visit to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum Rumsiskes: Authentic carriage ride & Educational Candle Making Program
17:00-19:00 Transfer to Vilnius airport
21:35-22:45 Flight to Tallinn
22:45-24:00 Arrival at Tallinn airport, transfer to Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn and check-in. Late snacks & coffee/ tea in the room.
Overnight at Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn in Tallinn.
Kaunas - Vilnius - Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
08:15-08:30 Check-out
08:30 Departure from Radisson Hotel Kaunas
09:00-11:00 City Tour of Kaunas - colorful and modern city, constantly changing, and full of original architectural sites
11:00-11:30 Transfer to the Pazaislis Monastery
11:30-12:30 Visit to the beautiful Baroque complex of the Pazaislis Monastery & Church of the Holy Mary Arrival
12:30-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Monte Pacis, located in the complex of Pazaislis Monastery
13:30-14:00 Transfer to Rumsiskes
14:00-17:00 Visit to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum Rumsiskes: Authentic carriage ride & Educational Candle Making Program
17:00-19:00 Transfer to Vilnius airport
21:35-22:45 Flight to Tallinn
22:45-24:00 Arrival at Tallinn airport, transfer to Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn and check-in. Late snacks & coffee/ tea in the room.
Overnight at Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn in Tallinn.
Day 3, May 11, Saturday
Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
09:45-10:00 Check-out
10:00-12:00 Morning 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.
12:00-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Platz
13:30-15:00 Marzipan workshop at Kalev chocolate shop in Rotermann. You will be guided to make gorgeous marzipan figurines, in addition you can buy exclusive hand-made chocolates to take home as well.
15:00-17:00 An afternoon 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 the city’s green spaces, quirky neighborhoods, pristine medieval Old Town, and expansive seaside views.
17:15-18:45 Arrival & check-in at the Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn, free time before dinner
18:45-19:00 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00 Dinner at the Michelin selected Restaurant 38
Overnight at Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn in Tallinn.
Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
09:45-10:00 Check-out
10:00-12:00 Morning 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.
12:00-13:30 Lunch at the restaurant Platz
13:30-15:00 Marzipan workshop at Kalev chocolate shop in Rotermann. You will be guided to make gorgeous marzipan figurines, in addition you can buy exclusive hand-made chocolates to take home as well.
15:00-17:00 An afternoon 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 the city’s green spaces, quirky neighborhoods, pristine medieval Old Town, and expansive seaside views.
17:15-18:45 Arrival & check-in at the Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn, free time before dinner
18:45-19:00 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00 Dinner at the Michelin selected Restaurant 38
Overnight at Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn in Tallinn.
Day 4, May 12, Sunday
Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00-12:30 A guided bus tour to Noblessner area, located next to the Seaplane Harbour, in a walking distance from the Kalamaja district and the Old Town. Once the major submarine shypyard, it has now turned into a seafront quarter that is open to the sea. Here you will fnd hstorical industrial buildings with their stately architecture, Noblessner Marina, art galleries, the best restaurants in the city.
12:30-14:00 Lunch at the Lore bistro, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023, in Noblessner Marina
14:00-16:00 Afternoon guided tour to Telliskivi area with the visit to Balti jaama market. Telliskivi Creative City offers a cosy and bohemian atmosphere where you can find indoor shopping "streets" lined with local retailers, small studios, a flea market open on Saturdays, and a variety of cultural events. The area comes alive at night with popular bars and dance joints buzzing. By day, Telliskivi is family-friendly and even has a playground in its inner courtyard.
16:00-18:30 Free time before dinner
18:30-19:00 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00 Dinner at the seaside restaurant NOA, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023.
Overnight at Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn in Tallinn.
Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00-12:30 A guided bus tour to Noblessner area, located next to the Seaplane Harbour, in a walking distance from the Kalamaja district and the Old Town. Once the major submarine shypyard, it has now turned into a seafront quarter that is open to the sea. Here you will fnd hstorical industrial buildings with their stately architecture, Noblessner Marina, art galleries, the best restaurants in the city.
12:30-14:00 Lunch at the Lore bistro, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023, in Noblessner Marina
14:00-16:00 Afternoon guided tour to Telliskivi area with the visit to Balti jaama market. Telliskivi Creative City offers a cosy and bohemian atmosphere where you can find indoor shopping "streets" lined with local retailers, small studios, a flea market open on Saturdays, and a variety of cultural events. The area comes alive at night with popular bars and dance joints buzzing. By day, Telliskivi is family-friendly and even has a playground in its inner courtyard.
16:00-18:30 Free time before dinner
18:30-19:00 Transfer to the restaurant
19:00 Dinner at the seaside restaurant NOA, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023.
Overnight at Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn 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.
