Baltic Highlights
Overview
Embark on this unique escorted trip for a 8 days journey to Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, capital cities of the Baltic nations. Begin in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, a medieval city of 48 churches and where your tour includes architectural and historic monuments such as classical Vilnius Cathedral and Vilnius University. A drive north takes you to Latvia’s capital, Riga, the largest city of the 3 former Soviet Republics and where your city tour features the Old Town sites. Overland travel further north to Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, and discover the historical Tallinn on a morning tour. Optional transfer to airport completing your travels. From ₹83,515 per person based on double occupancy, land only. 28 guaranteed departures in 2022.
Facilities
Tour Features:
- 8 days at centrally located 4-star hotels, with buffet breakfast daily
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
- Personalized welcome package
- Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
- Service of English-speaking tour escort on all tours
- Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
Rates do not include:
- International airfare
- Optional transfers & tours
- Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional Travel Insurance
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums when not mentioned
- Any item not mentioned above
Remarks
- If above hotels are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or could be used. Prices may differ.
- Full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
- Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
- Change and cancellation penalties (₹20,985-₹50,364 per person) apply once ticketed; Triwalk Tours’ general cancellation policy applies
- Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all other destinations, and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
Itinerary
Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, and transfer on your own to your hotel. Welcome meeting after check-in hotel.
Vilnius is known for its more than 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. After breakfast, the morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excurison to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant.
After breakfast, head for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided tour of the palace, travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga in late afternoon and check in at hotel.
Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. After breakfast, this morning’s walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to explore Latvia on your own or take optional tours.
After breakfast today, the tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu, where you take a short tour of the resort. Continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon. Check in at hotel.
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. After breakfast, take a morning sightseeing tour around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town to see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall.
Optional Transfer to airport.
