Taste of the Baltics – 10-Day Culinary Journey

Arrival at Vilnius Airport and transfer to a centrally located hotel. A short orientation walk through the Old Town is followed by a welcome dinner at a refined restaurant known for its contemporary take on historic Lithuanian recipes.

Overnight in Vilnius

A short drive to Trakai, the former capital, to meet the Karaim community, whose culinary traditions have been preserved for more than 600 years. A hands-on workshop preparing their iconic dish is followed by a visit to Trakai Island Castle.

In the afternoon, visit a rowan-berry orchard and winery for a guided walk, a tasting and lunch cooked outdoors in a traditional cauldron. In the evening, a private hands-on cooking class with one of Lithuania’s best-known TV chefs in her own studio.

Overnight in Vilnius

Visit a local farm to learn about sourcing and seasonality, followed by lunch at a farm-to-fork restaurant awarded Lithuania’s first Michelin Green Star. Free afternoon.

In the evening, explore the Senatorių Pasažas gastronomic arcade before dinner at one of Lithuania’s leading contemporary restaurants.

Overnight in Vilnius

A short flight to Riga (approx. 35 minutes). A city tour from a different perspective by canal boat, lunch at a rooftop restaurant beside the Dome Cathedral and a Riga Black Balsam tasting.

Late afternoon at Āgenskalns Market with a local chef for a cooking and tasting masterclass, followed by dinner.

Overnight in Riga

A day in the Courland region: the historic wine hill of Sabile and the picturesque old town of Kuldīga, with farm gastronomy and lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Riga for dinner in the Old Town.

Overnight in Riga

Head to the Gauja valley, the Switzerland of Latvia. Visit Turaida Castle, join a traditional bread-baking experience and lunch at a local tavern, then continue to the medieval town of Cēsis. Return to Riga in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Riga

Drive north to Estonia. On the way, a tour and dinner at an award-winning organic cider house on an 18th-century farm, crafting traditional-method ciders. Continue to Tallinn and check in.

Overnight in Tallinn

A panoramic tour of Tallinn including a fish workshop at the Viimsi Open Air Museum, where a local expert shows how Baltic fish is smoked, grilled and cured. Back in town, a craft beer tasting and an Old Town walk with marzipan painting and a drink at the Town Hall Pharmacy, in business since at least 1422. Dinner at a city restaurant.

Overnight in Tallinn

A chocolate-making workshop with a master confectioner. In the afternoon, drive to a gastronomy farm in the Estonian forests, take a short walk in the bog, then cook with the chef and enjoy a five-course dinner made from local farm and forest produce.

Overnight in Tallinn

Transfer to Tallinn Airport for the flight home.