Baltic Adventure

Company : G Adventures
Countries: Finland / Latvia / Lithuania
Duration: 2 weeks to 2 weeks
Approx Costs: 1250 to 1500 £ Pound (UK)

Decades after the fall of communism, the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia remain a mystery to most travellers.

We’re not complaining, though; more mystery means fewer crowds and an easier time getting to know these fantastic countries. Beginning in charming cobblestoned Vilnius and ending in Helsinki.

Get an up-close glimpse of Riga’s castles and art district, experience rural life in Estonia, and venture into the fortresses and medieval architecture of Tallinn before crossing into Finland. Make the Baltics your special travel secret.

Itinerary

Day 1 Vilnius
Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this charming city.

Day 2 Vilnius
Visit Trakai Castle just outside town. Enjoy optional activities like the Frank Zappa monument, the breakaway Republic of Uzupis, a giant egg statue, the Gediminas tower and castle museum, and the Occupation Museum.

Days 3-4 Curonian Spit
Travel by public bus and ferry to the Curonian Spit. Enjoy an included bicycle tour around Hill of Witches, Parnidis dune and a visit to sea bird colonies.

Days 5-6 Riga
Cross the border into Latvia and head to the capital, Riga. Enjoy a guided tour and a lunch of treats from the Central Market. Options for this city include visiting the Occupation Museum, the Riga Art Nouveau Centre, Riga Castle, the Andrejsala artists' district or just wandering the cobblestoned streets.

Days 7-9 Saaremaa
Cross the border to Estonia and get the local experience with three nights on a farm. Saaremaa is a remote island in the Baltic Sea with unique traditions and heritage. In the area there is hiking, cycling, mustard-making, fruit-picking and folk evenings with traditional music. Don't miss an included tour of the Kaali meteorite lake, bakeries and windmills. Opt to visit the local breweries.

Days 10-11 Tallinn
Travel to the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. Fall in love immediately with this medieval town. Enjoy an included visit to Kadriorg Palace and use your free time to visit the Museum of the Occupation, the Dome Church, the open air museum, go sea kayaking, visit the beaches or bask in a sauna.

Day 12 Tallinn/Helsinki
Travel by ferry to the charming capital city of Helsinki. Enjoy an afternoon in the Scandinavian city with an orientation walk and free time.

Day 13 Helsinki
Depart at any time.