Historic Baltic Republics

Our tour of the Baltics starts in the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. The city itself is something of fairytale wonder, perched on a hill overlooking the sea and with a charming medieval old town that's earned itself UNESCO World Heritage status. For those arriving ...

Today, we'll spend some time uncovering the enchanting streets of Tallinn. Less than 100 kilometres across the water from Helsinki and midway between St Petersburg and Stockholm, Tallinn has fallen under a multitude of cultural influences over the centuries. In 1561, ...

Today, we'll drive toward the Gulf of Riga before heading for the largest of the offshore islands, Saaremaa, by ferry. En-route, we'll stop off on Muhu Island where there'll be the option to visit the Koguva Museum - an open-air museum that offers a fascinating look a...

We'll spend today on Saaremaa, taking in the relaxed atmosphere and landscape strewn with windmills, churches, and juniper groves. The main town on the island is Kuressaare and we'll spend some time exploring the town hall and St Laurentius Church. In your free time, ...

This morning, we'll have another opportunity to explore the 18th-century architecture of this cultural city on a walking tour. We'll head to Raekoja Plats (the town square) with its famous kissing students statue before visiting Toomemagi Cathedral Hill, a 5th-century...

Today we'll journey to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Along the way, we'll pass through an area that has many protestant links - one of the legacies left from the days of the Crusaders. On their return from the Holy Wars in the 13th century, the Knights of the Sword wer...

Today, we'll explore Riga's enchanting, cobbled streets. Though one-third of Lativa's population lives in the capital, the must-see sites are in a small area, so they\ re easy to see on foot. We'll take a walking tour of the old city, sitting on the banks of the Dauga...

As Riga is such a charming spot, we\ ve left today free for you to explore more of it at your own pace. You might choose to relax with a long lunch at one of the traditional restaurants. Latvian cooking, as in all Baltic states, is wholesome with a focus on soups, ste...

Heading south this morning, we'll visit Rundale Palace. This 18th-century palace was commissioned by Anna, the Empress of Russia, for her lover, Count Biron and designed by the very same architect who built the Hermitage in St Petersburg. With its 138 rooms, furnished...

We'll spend this morning exploring the area around Curonian Spit National Park, where the forests are inhabited by moose, wild boar and many bird species. While there, we'll also visit the wooden sculptures at the Hill of Witches and the little fishing town of Nida. S...

Today, we'll set about ticking off all of the capital's must-sees. The catholic influence in the city is evident from the numerous baroque churches and we'll take a tour to see some of them. We'll also visit the ancient university - founded by the Jesuits. Another hig...

Our tour of the Baltic capitals ends at our hotel in Vilnius. There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you\ d like a hotel trans...