Journey Through the Baltic States

Fly to Tallinn, Estonia

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Tallinn with easyJet. Transfer to the Tallink City Hotel (or similar) for a welcome drink and 3-night stay. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Tallinn

Enjoy a morning walking tour of Tallinn, one of northern Europe's best-preserved medieval towns. Founded in the early 13th century, Tallinn has been influenced by periods of Danish, German, Swedish and Russian control. Highlights include the gothic town hall and square, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, seat of Estonia's parliament, and visits to Balti Jaama market and the bohemian district of Kalamaja. There is also an optional afternoon visit to Rocca al Mare open-air museum. Your following day is at leisure. (B)

Tallinn

Day at leisure to enjoy the Estonian capital. (B)

Castles & Pärnu - Riga, Latvia

Drive to Riga in Latvia, stopping en route at the 13th-century ruins of Sigulda Castle, Turaida Castle in the Gauja Valley and the beachside town of Parnu. Enjoy a lunch of traditional Latvian food. Stay 2 nights at the Wellton Riverside Hotel & SPA (or similar). (B, L)

Riga

This morning, tour Riga, the Baltics' largest capital. The city's extensive history has left a legacy of fine architecture, including art nouveau. Highlights include visits to the cathedral with an organ recital to hear the impressive acoustics of its Romanesque dome, the castle, St Peter's Church, and the House of Blackheads. Visit Riga Central Market and try some traditional Latvian delicacies. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Rundale Palace - The Hill of Crosses - Vilnius, Lithuania

Journey over the border from Latvia to Lithuania via Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses, a place of national pilgrimage. After lunch continue to Vilnius and stay 2 nights at the Vilnia Hotel (or similar). (B, L)

Vilnius

Your morning walking tour of Vilnius includes visits to Cathedral Square, the Gate of Dawn, St Casimir's Church, the Holy Spirit Church, the KGB Museum, Gediminas' Tower and the art district of 'Uzupis'. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or go on an optional visit to Trakai Island Castle. (B)

Fly to London via Helsinki

Transfer to the airport this morning and fly to London with Finn Air. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Fly to Tallinn, Estonia

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Tallinn with easyJet. Transfer to the Tallink City Hotel (or similar) for a welcome drink and 3-night stay. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Tallinn

Enjoy a morning walking tour of Tallinn, one of northern Europe's best-preserved medieval towns. Founded in the early 13th century, Tallinn has been influenced by periods of Danish, German, Swedish and Russian control. Highlights include the gothic town hall and square, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, seat of Estonia's parliament, and visits to Balti Jaama market and the bohemian district of Kalamaja. There is also an optional afternoon visit to Rocca al Mare open-air museum. Your following day is at leisure. (B)

Tallinn

Day at leisure to enjoy the Estonian capital. (B)

Castles & Pärnu - Riga, Latvia

Drive to Riga in Latvia, stopping en route at the 13th-century ruins of Sigulda Castle, Turaida Castle in the Gauja Valley and the beachside town of Parnu. Enjoy a lunch of traditional Latvian food. Stay 2 nights at the Wellton Riverside Hotel & SPA (or similar). (B, L)

Riga

This morning, tour Riga, the Baltics' largest capital. The city's extensive history has left a legacy of fine architecture, including art nouveau. Highlights include visits to the cathedral with an organ recital to hear the impressive acoustics of its Romanesque dome, the castle, St Peter's Church, and the House of Blackheads. Visit Riga Central Market and try some traditional Latvian delicacies. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Rundale Palace - The Hill of Crosses - Vilnius, Lithuania

Journey over the border from Latvia to Lithuania via Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses, a place of national pilgrimage. After lunch continue to Vilnius and stay 2 nights at the Vilnia Hotel (or similar). (B, L)

Vilnius

Your morning walking tour of Vilnius includes visits to Cathedral Square, the Gate of Dawn, St Casimir's Church, the Holy Spirit Church, the KGB Museum, Gediminas' Tower and the art district of 'Uzupis'. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or go on an optional visit to Trakai Island Castle. (B)

Fly to London via Helsinki

Transfer to the airport this morning and fly to London with airBaltic. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.