Private Baltic States Tour 2021

Arrival in Tallinn – the capital of Estonia.
Meeting by Baltic Motion local representative at the airport and private transfer to hotel.
Guided 2 hours walking tour to discover medieval Tallinn Old Town, to feel the aura of the 14th and 15th centuries that survived intact in a maze of medieval walls and towers, soaring church spires and winding streets. It includes the main historical and architectural monuments as Toompea Palace and Castle, Town Hall Square, the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and a visit to Tallinn Dome Church.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight in Tallinn

After breakfast, a panoramic city tour of Tallinn including a visit to the beautiful flower park of the Kadriorg Palace (5 km, 2 h.), which was founded by the Russian Tsar Peter. Visit the National Art Museum and stroll through the beautiful park.

Afternoon free at your disposal

Overnight in Tallinn.

Departure to Riga with a short stop at Parnu.

Continue to Gauja National Park, Sigulda city (60 km from Riga) often referred to as the Latvian Switzerland. Gauja National park includes the valley of the Gauja River and together with its tributaries it forms a particularly original landscape. The territory comprises more than 500 monuments of archeology, architecture, history starting with 11th century.
Enjoy beautiful views of the Gauja River Valley, visit the 13th century Turaida Castle, now housing a small History Museum, and relax walking in the adjoining Sculpture Park, featuring works of Latvian sculptors. Later stop by a natural sight – Gutman Cave.

Late afternoon arrival to Riga, the capital of Latvia

Overnight in Riga

After breakfast, we invite you to explore the Old Town, the most enchanting part of Riga and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the beauty of this ancient Hanseatic city, while strolling through the cobble-stone and picturesque streets of the historic centre of Riga and discover some of Riga’s greatest examples of Art Nouveau.

Lunch at a restaurant in the city center.

Afternoon exploring of Jurmala (25 km from Riga) – the largest seaside and spa resort in the Baltic States. The town is known for its unique natural resources such as its curative mineral waters, medicinal mud, pine forests, and sand dunes. The town’s architecture is represented by many styles including unique wooden architecture (late19th-early 20th cent.), classicism, Art Nouveau and national romanticism.

Overnight in Riga.

Departure to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.

Stop in the Rundale Palace (30 km from Riga), this Palace is the most outstanding monument of Baroque and Rococo art in Latvia. The palace is an example of the early work of Italian-Russian architect Rastrelli who also designed the famous Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. You will be impressed by the authentic beauty the Golden Hall, the White Hall, private quarters of the Duke of Courland Johan Ernst Biron.

Half hour’s drive after crossing the Latvian-Lithuanian border you will visit the famous Hill of Crosses near Siauliai (30 km from the Rundale Palace). The Hill of Crosses, a unique historic place in the world with more than 100 000 crosses.

Late afternoon arrival to Vilnius.

Check-in and overnight in Vilnius.

Start the day with a tour of Vilnius’ Old town. You will discover the largest Old Town in Eastern Europe as the guide introduces you to the main city highlights including the visit to Vilnius University. Our bus will drive you around to see the best panoramic views!

After city tour departure to Trakai –  a cozy and beautiful town just 25 km from Vilnius, the former capital of Lithuania. Trakai highlight is the famous insular Castle on the lake Galvė dating back to the XV century. It is a historical Museum of Trakai nowadays.

Late afternoon return back to Vilnius

Overnight in Vilnius