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Essential Baltics

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Take an overland survey of the Baltic capitals, Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn, exploring their UNESCO-listed Old Towns, featuring cobbled streets and red-tiled roofs. Visit important rural sites like Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses and Latvia’s baroque Rundale Castle.

Days 1-2: Vilnius

Admire the 16th century Gates of Dawn, wander Pilies Street, lined with artisans selling traditional wares, visit neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral and descend into the Cathedral Crypts, where remnants of churches from centuries past have been found.

Days 3-4: Hill of Crosses, Riga

Investigate the Hill of Crosses, a powerful monument planted with crosses by local believers. In Latvia, tour Rundale Castle, designed by imperial architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli, and explore Riga’s imaginative and decorative Art Nouveau architecture.

Days 5-7: Gauja National Park, Tallinn

Visit the Livonian Knights’ 13th century Turaida Castle in Gauja National Park and the Song Festival Grounds where Estonians defied the Soviet Union in 1988. Explore Kadriorg Park and Palace, built by Peter the Great, and Tallinn’s Old Town, the best-preserved medieval town center in Eastern Europe.

 

Trip Details

Length of Trip: 7 Days
Departures: Your choice of dates - start any day of the week
Land Tour Cost:  
2 traveler minimum From $2,695
Single Supplement From $425
Essential trip prices vary by season and are subject to hotel availability for your travel dates. Hotel upgrades, additional nights and solo traveler prices are available on request. Contact us for a descriptive itinerary and booking details.

MIR Signature Experiences

  • Shop for luminous amber jewelry along Vilnius' Pilies Street
  • Admire red brick Turaida Castle, founded by the archbishops of Riga
  • Climb to the top of Toompea, the limestone hill in the center of Tallinn

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Day Activity  
Day 1-2: Vilnius  
Day 3: Drive to Riga via the Hill of Crosses, Riga  
Day 4: Riga  
Day Activity  
Day 5: Drive to Tallinn via Gajuda National Park  
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6-7: Tallinn  

About Essential Trips

Flexible Essential Private Trips are compact, well-designed private tour itineraries - researched and ready to book on the dates you choose. They work perfectly as brief overviews of a country or as effortless extensions to group tours - great for solo travelers, couples, or private parties who prefer to travel independently but appreciate a savvy predesigned program.

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