Best of Estonia - 8 days
Private tour

Best of Estonia

  • 8 days / 7 nights
  • Estonia
  • Tallinn - Lahemaa National Park - Lake Peipus - Tartu - Viljandi - Haapsalu - Tallinn

Program

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN TALLINN

Welcome to the capital of Estonia! Tallinn has one of the region’s best-preserved medieval centers, but there is also a modern edge that you can discover in its lively dining and nightlife scenes. Its waterfront promenades and nearby beaches offer great views of the city and coast and are perfect spots for a romantic stroll at any time of year.

DAY 2: TALLINN

In the morning you will go on a guided walking tour of Tallinn to explore a well-preserved medieval center known as the Old Town. You will see many historic sites, for example, Toompea Castle, a stately baroque castle which today houses the Parliament of Estonia; the 13th century Dome Church; the Russian Revival Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. At the end of the tour you will enter Great Guild Hall, which was a guild for merchants in the 14th century and is now the Estonian History Museum.

DAY 3: TALLINN – LAHEMAA NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast at your hotel, you will transfer to Lahemaa National Park, a scenic coastline northeast which is considered one of the last unspoiled regions of the Baltic Coast. Within Lahemaa National Park, you will visit Käsmu village, which sits on a bog with many lakes and streams. You will also stop at fishermen’s villages and historic manor estates, including Palmse Manor. This manor estate dates to the early 16th century and is considered one of the country’s most impressive examples of Baroque architecture. Besides the main house, the expansive grounds feature a greenhouse, hedgerows, gardens and a park with gazebos and a bathhouse overlooking a pond.

DAY 4: LAHEMAA NATIONAL PARK – LAKE PEIPUS – TARTU

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and afterward, you will visit the shores of Lake Peipus. It is the fifth-largest lake in Europe and also the largest trans-boundary lake on the continent, as it shares borders with both Estonia and Russia. Beyond its natural beauty, this area has its own cultural and religious legacy. The Estonian side of the lake is home to one of the biggest Russian Orthodox Old Believers communities in Europe. Next you will transfer to Tartu, Estonia’s second-largest city.

You will go on the guided walking tour and indulge in Tartu’s young, bohemian atmosphere. After all, this city is home to Tartu University, which was established in 1632 and is the national university. The tour begins in Town Hall Square with a visit to the statue of Kissing Students. Nearby you will find St. John’s Church with its many terracotta sculptures, and the university.

DAY 5: TARTU

Today you will join a guided tour of the Estonian National Museum. Founded in 1909, this museum preserves Estonian national heritage. It traces the cultural history of the region’s inhabitants dating as far back as the Ice Age and is home to an impressive collection of artefacts contributing to better understanding of cultural development until World War II and after. The rest of the day is on your own leisure to enjoy Tartu.

DAY 6: TARTU – VILJANDI – PARNU

In the morning, you will continue an hour west from Tartu to the town of Viljandi, to join a guided walking tour. Viljandi has a unique history, as it became part of the German Hanseatic League in the early 14th century. Today it is a charming town nestled in the woods and featuring well-preserved medieval buildings. These include the iconic St. John’s Church, a 17th-century Baptist church with a tall steeple and long spire.

In the afternoon you will arrive in Parnu, the fourth-largest city in Estonia located in the west coast. This is a popular summertime retreat for Estonians with its long, sandy beach and resort-like accommodations. You will go on a guided walking tour of Parnu downtown to get to know its 19th-century timber villas and the eclectic mix of old and new architecture, as well as beautiful parks filled with trees, walking paths and fountains. The highlight of the city is, of course, Parnu Beach, where you can relax for the remainder of the day.

DAY 7: PARNU – HAPSALU – TALLINN

After breakfast, you will visit another seaside resort town of Haapsalu, which is known for its narrow streets, romantic wooden houses and seaside promenade. Visit the Haapsalu Castle Museum, which was founded in the middle of the 13th century and was used until the end of the 17th century. After, you will continue to Tallinn.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

After breakfast, at the appropriate time, you will transfer to the airport for your flight home. This concludes your grand Baltic adventure. Until next time!

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Price in double occupancy

In 4-star hotels:

  • 2 persons traveling is 1940 EUR per person
  • 4 persons traveling is 1220 EUR per person
  • 6 persons traveling is 980 EUR per person
  • 8 persons traveling is 860 EUR per person

In 3-star hotels:

  • 2 persons traveling is 1830 EUR per person
  • 4 persons traveling is 1115 EUR per person
  • 6 persons traveling is 875 EUR per person
  • 8 persons traveling is 760 EUR per person

Single room supplement

Double room for one person – 340.00 EUR

Services included

  • 7 overnights in centrally located hotels with breakfast;
  • English speaking driver and tour leader throughout the program;
  • Transportation in private car or minivan per program;
  • Walking tour in Tallinn, Tartu, Viljandi and Parnu;
  • The Lahemaa National Park sightseeing tour;
  • Entrances in Greeat Guild, Palmse Manor, Estonian National Museum, and Haapsalu Castle Museum.
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Carmen Daams
Carmen Daams
2023-09-22
I took the Kuldiga trip with Valdis. The experience was amazing. The entire day was great. He is a great guide, and knows a lot of interesting information. He would definitely make your whole experience even better. Kuldiga is such a captivating city, very unique with a very special style and soul. If you are visiting Latvia, don't hesitate to take this trip, it is a "must".
Stanley Wallerstein
Stanley Wallerstein
2023-08-29
Great Tour and great guide. Baltic Nature Travel is excellent.
Maria M Andrade
Maria M Andrade
2023-08-28
Valdis organized an absolutely wonderful 10 day trip to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania trip for my sister, a friend, and myself. He arranged all details including our private chofer and tour guide up the last detail. He went far and beyond when he knew I had an accident in Estonia. We met him Latvia and he make us feel welcome. He recommended the most amazing restaurants for us and he took care of my doctor needs where he was the interpreter. In every country we had the best guys one can possibly ask for. All hotels were walking distance from city centre. Thank you Valdis we will always remembered this trip!!!!
Sarah Daniels
Sarah Daniels
2023-08-21
Thank you, Valdis, for helping my family have a wonderful two week trip to the Baltics! Your advice and recommendations were very helpful, and our tour guides in 4 different cities were each outstanding! I highly recommend a vacation in the beautiful and fascinating Baltics, and I highly recommend using Valdis to help you plan it.
Rita Derencius
Rita Derencius
2023-08-09
Tours and tour guides, Tomas and Mindaugas, exceeded my expectations. We were able to curate our tour of Lithuania. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and adapted the tour based on our input. Valdis was responsive and easy to work with. Extremely happy we chose to have private tour guides. Best trip ever!
Deniz Demirors
Deniz Demirors
2023-08-08
Valdis did amazing job to organize us a 15 day, 14 night self drive adventure trip to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Thanks to his valuable advise before and immaculate documentation with names of the locations, guides etc we had a magical experience. We hiked, biked, walked, beached and off course drive all over in all 3 beautiful countries. We felt very safe. Everyone we met were very friendly. The car was delivered to our first hotel in Tallinn and picked up from last hotel in Vilnius. They were professional and kind people. We encountered few minor issues but Valdis resolved very promptly so our program was not impacted. We met him in Riga as he was our guide. Thanks to Valdis & his team of guides we had an unforgettable time and experience. Valdis is very gently, kind, hears his clients wishes and makes adjustments in his existing programs. Job well done Valdis. Thank you very much.
Catherine Herway
Catherine Herway
2023-06-24
These are the only places on earth where eastern and western architecture can now meet in harmony. The architecture tells a social history translated into excellent English on this tour! The hotels were clean, comfortable, and safe. The food was outstanding as well, I only wish I had more time!
Artur Iwański
Artur Iwański
2023-05-03
A very good and interesting guide. Customized trips - which is very useful. If you want to get to know Latvia (which is worth it!) there is no one better. Highly recommended.
Giovanni Paolo Palamara
Giovanni Paolo Palamara
2023-01-07
Very interesting trip. Definitely worth it!

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