New Year in The Baltic States

Welcome to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania! Upon arrival, you have the option to transfer to the Hotel Artis Centrum (or similar). After check-in, meet your guide who will accompany you throughout your journey.

Begin your day with a guided tour of Vilnius' Old Town, home to over 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, and explore the well-preserved Trakai Castle. End your day with an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele (or similar).

Today, we head to Riga, stopping first at the Hills of Crosses in Siauliai, a sacred site in Catholic Lithuania. We then cross into Latvia to visit Bauska, home to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. We reach Riga in the late afternoon and check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija (or similar).

Explore Riga, the largest of the three Baltic capitals, known for its diverse architectural styles. Our sightseeing tour includes a walk through the Old Town, visiting Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, and more. In the afternoon, you have the option to tour the Riga Art Nouveaux district and visit the Art Nouveau museum. The day ends with a fabulous New Year Gala.

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Riga. In the late afternoon, we offer an optional excursion to the Lido Recreational Centre, a large restaurant and entertainment centre. Here, you can enjoy a traditional self-service Latvian dinner before returning to the hotel.

We continue our journey along the coastal highway to Parnu, a popular Estonian summer resort. After a short tour, we head to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, arriving in the early afternoon. Check-in at the Hotel L’Ermitage (or similar).

Spend the day exploring Tallinn, a city that beautifully blends medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. Our sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town. In the afternoon, an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and KUMU, the award-winning Estonian art museum. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv (or similar).

Your memorable 8-day tour of the Baltic capitals concludes today. You have the option to transfer to the airport for your departure. Safe travels!