Baltic Rail Journey – 9-Day Train Tour

A flight-free journey by ferry, regional train and historic narrow-gauge railway, from Klaipėda to Tallinn.

Program
Baltic Rail Journey – 9-Day Train Tour
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Date
2027 season · dates on request
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Klaipėda by ferry

Arrival in Klaipėda on the ferry from Kiel. Check in at the hotel and dinner.

Overnight in Klaipėda

Highlights
  • Flight-free arrival by ferry
Included Meals
  • Dinner
Day 2: Curonian Spit

Excursion to the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit: a walk to the Dead Dunes, a guided tour of Nida, a boat trip to the High Dune and the Thomas Mann House. Lunch in Nida and dinner in Klaipėda city centre.

Overnight in Klaipėda

Highlights
  • Dead Dunes walk
  • Nida and Thomas Mann House
  • Boat trip to the High Dune
Included Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 3: Klaipėda – Vilnius by train

Morning train across Lithuania to Vilnius. Free time after check-in, followed by a short guided walk through the Old Town and dinner.

Overnight in Vilnius

Highlights
  • Train across Lithuania
  • Vilnius Old Town
Included Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 4: Trakai and Kaunas

By train to Trakai for a guided tour of the island castle, then by coach to Kaunas for a city tour and a ride on the historic funicular. Free time before the evening train back to Vilnius and dinner.

Overnight in Vilnius

Highlights
  • Trakai Island Castle
  • Kaunas Old Town
  • Historic funicular
Included Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 5: Vilnius – Anykščiai – Riga

Drive to Anykščiai to visit the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum and ride the Aukštaitija narrow-gauge railway, a unique piece of technical heritage, in a private carriage. Lunch on the shore of Lake Rubikiai, then continue to Riga.

Overnight in Riga

Highlights
  • Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
  • Private carriage on the Aukštaitija railway
Included Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 6: Riga and Jūrmala

A guided city tour of Riga including the Latvian Railway Museum and Riga Cathedral. In the afternoon, the suburban train along the coast to Jūrmala for a walk among the wooden villas and free time on the beach. Return by train and dinner in Riga.

Overnight in Riga

Highlights
  • Riga Old Town
  • Railway Museum
  • Coastal train to Jūrmala
Included Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 7: Gauja National Park – Gulbene – Tartu

By train to Sigulda for a visit to Turaida Castle in the Gauja National Park. After lunch, a guided tour of the Gulbene locomotive depot and a special train on the 33 km narrow-gauge line from Gulbene to Alūksne. Continue to Tartu, Estonia’s university town.

Overnight in Tartu

Highlights
  • Turaida Castle
  • Gulbene locomotive depot
  • Gulbene – Alūksne narrow-gauge railway
Included Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 8: Tartu – Tallinn by train

Morning train to Tallinn and a guided tour of the medieval Old Town. Free time, followed by a farewell dinner in the Old Town.

Overnight in Tallinn

Highlights
  • Train to Tallinn
  • Tallinn Old Town
  • Farewell dinner
Included Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Day 9: Tallinn – departure by ferry to Stockholm

A private ride on a vintage tram to Kadriorg Palace and park. Lunch in the city centre, then transfer to the port for the afternoon ferry to Stockholm.

Highlights
  • Vintage tram ride
  • Kadriorg Palace
  • Flight-free departure by ferry
Included Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

AT A GLANCE

Route: Kiel → Klaipėda → Vilnius → Riga → Tartu → Tallinn → Stockholm
Travel: Ferry, train and heritage railways – can be operated completely flight-free
Group size: 10–25 participants
Guiding: Qualified tour leader in your clients’ language (e.g. English or German)
Accommodation: 4-star hotels (3-star in Tartu)
Meals: 8 × breakfast, 4 × lunch, 8 × dinner

Price
What‘s included
  • 8 nights in 4-star hotels (3-star in Tartu), all rooms with private facilities
  • 8 × breakfast, 4 × lunch, 8 × dinner
  • Qualified tour leader throughout
  • Train journeys as per programme
  • Air-conditioned coach for transfers and excursions
  • Private carriage on the Aukštaitija narrow-gauge railway
  • Special train Gulbene – Alūksne and depot tour
  • Vintage tram ride in Tallinn
  • Entrance fees: Thomas Mann House, Dead Dunes, Trakai Castle, Kaunas funicular, Riga Railway Museum, Riga Cathedral, Turaida Castle, Kadriorg Palace
  • Boat trip to the High Dune and ecological fees
What‘s not included
  • Ferries Kiel – Klaipėda and Tallinn – Stockholm (can be arranged on request)
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks not listed as included
  • Tips and personal expenses
Accommodation
City Hotel name Hotel type Contact details
City
Klaipėda
Hotel name
National Hotel (or similar)
Hotel type
4* hotel
Contact details
City
Vilnius
Hotel name
Artis Centrum Hotel (or similar)
Hotel type
4* hotel
Contact details
City
Riga
Hotel name
Tallink Hotel Riga (or similar)
Hotel type
4* hotel
Contact details
City
Tartu
Hotel name
Hotel Tartu (or similar)
Hotel type
3* hotel
Contact details
City
Tallinn
Hotel name
Tallink City Hotel (or similar)
Hotel type
4* hotel
Contact details
Booking conditions

This programme is a ready-made template that we adapt for each partner. Dates, group size, hotel category, guiding language and included services can all be changed to suit your clients.

Rates are quoted per group on request.

Interested in this programme for your clients? Send us your preferred dates, group size and source market, and we will prepare a tailored proposal.

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