Baltic Impressions

Multi-day group tour

Baltic Impressions

11 days / 10 nights

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Riga - Tallinn - Lahemaa - Tartu - Grasi - Daugavpils - Vilnius

Program

DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (THURSDAY): RIGA
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. The walking tour of the morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including 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 offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life.

DAY 3 (FRIDAY): RIGA – TALLINN
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

DAY 4 (SATURDAY): TALLINN
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity 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. The morning walking tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we Tallinn Town Hall, Great Guild Hall, Toompea with its Castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Mary’s Cathedral. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

DAY 5 (SUNDAY): TALLINN – LAHEMAA – TALLINN
This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.

DAY 6 (MONDAY): TALLINN – TARTU
We continue to Tartu, the historic university town where Estonia gained its statehood. En route, we stop at Põltsamaa Castle, one of Estonia’s notable medieval castle complexes, known for its rich history and picturesque setting. Upon arrival in Tartu, we explore the charming Old Town and visit the famous University of Tartu, founded in 1632. Check in at Hotel Dorpat**** or a similar.

DAY 7 (TUESDAY): TARTU – GRASI
Departing from Tartu, we head south and soon we reach Stameriena – the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. After the visit, we continue to Cesvaine where we visit the small, private Cesvaine beer brewery and are invited to test the produce. Later in the afternoon we arrive to Grasi Manor***, a picturesque classicism style estate in the middle of Latvia. This evening offers a dinner at Grasi Manor.

DAY 8 (WEDNESDAY): GRASI – DAUGAVPILS
Leaving Grasi our first stop is in Aglona, where we visit Aglona Basilica built in late baroque style and a ceramics workshop, an important symbol of Latgalian culture. From here, our tour continues to Daugavpils, Latvia’s 2nd largest city. We tour the historical centre of the city and visit the 19th century Daugavpils Fortress and the Mark Rothko Art Centre, the only place in Europe, where the original masterpieces by the famous founder of abstract expressionism can be seen. Just outside the city we find the lovely Sventes Manor and we check in at Hotel Svente Manor****.

DAY 9 (THURSDAY): DAUGAVPILS – VILNIUS
Today we continue southwards into Lithuania and an in the middle of the day we arrive at Aukstatija National Park with its many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between forests and hills. We explore the park on a light walk through the scenic landscapes and visit the pretty lakeside town of Paluse, famous for its wooden church. Late in the afternoon, we head towards Vilnius. Upon arrival we check in at Hotel Neringa**** or similar.

DAY 10 (FRIDAY): VILNIUS

Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour takes us to 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 optional tour to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania where you will learn about the fortifications and the collection of armaments of the castle and palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.

DAY 11 (SATURDAY): VILNIUS DEPARTURE
End your Baltic Impressions tour, check out and optional transfer to the airport.

Services included

10 overnights at centrally located 3-4 star hotels
10 x buffet breakfast
Dinners at Grasi manor and Svente manor restaurants
Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
Personalised welcome package
Entrances to Poltsamaa Castle, Stameriena Palace, Cesvaine beer brewery, Aglona Basilica, ceramics show-room in Preili, Slutiski village, Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils
Service of English-German speaking bi-lingual tour escort on all tours (assisted by local guides for Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius city tours)
Service of 1^st class motor coaches or 1^st class minivans throughout the itinerary

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Tour dates

GBI10: 26.05-05.06.27
GBI12: 09.06-19.06.27
GBI14: 23.06-03.07.27
GBI16: 07.07-17.07.27
GBI17: 14.07-24.07.27
GBI18: 21.07-31.07.27
GBI20: 04.08-14.08.27
GBI22: 18.08-28.08.27
GBI23: 25.08-04.09.27
GBI24: 01.09-11.09.27

Package Price Per Person

EUR 1445.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 545.00 (single supplement)

Optional Activities

3-hour excursion to Ethnographical Open Air museum: EUR 45.00 pp
3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 45.00 pp
6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park with a visit to Palmse Manor and Vodka Museum in Vihula Manor: EUR 80.00 pp
3-hour visit to The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania: EUR 50.00 pp

Optional Transfers

Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija: EUR 55.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 75.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva to airport: EUR 55.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 75.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

Optional Meals

Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 60.00 pp
Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 385.00 pp

Tour Information

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Excellent self-drive tour of the Baltic countries! The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, with all reservations confirmed in advance and timely updates provided throughout the trip. The app was an excellent tool, making it easy to access the itinerary, directions, and sightsee options. Car rental delivered to the hotel and picked up at tour end was an added convenience. Valdis is an outstanding communicator. All questions and any issues were addressed promptly by email or phone. I highly recommend Baltic Nature Travel. Their excellent organization, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service made for a memorable and stress-free vacation.

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