Baltics Encompassed - 14 days

Baltics Encompassed - 14 days

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Baltics Encompassed - 14 days

14 Days Starting in Tallinn and ending in Riga

Visiting: Tallinn, Optional Lahemaa National Park, Tartu, Grasi, Daugavpils, Aukstatija National Park & Paluse, Vilnius, Kaunas & Nida, Optional Curonian Spit Tour, Riga

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2662/BTEN

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 26

Age range:

Children welcome on these tours. 5 years and up. Although if you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4, we can accept the booking.Children between 5-11 will pay 50% of the adult price.No upper age limit but please just use your best judgemen

From: $2785 $2228 Operator discount: -$557 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Explore Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia on our most in depth tour of the Baltics, taking in the highlights and hidden gems of these three beautiful countries. Spend time in the charming Baltic capitals of Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga. Visit the Estonian university town of Tartu, Latvia's second largest city Daugavpils and Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania. Stroll through Aukstatija National Park, soak up the scenery on Lithuania's beautiful Curonian Spit, discover magnificent Rundale Palace and more on this 14 day tour.

Highlights

  • Tallinn - Learn about the history of this charming medieval city and explore the picturesque Old Town

  • Tartu - Spend a night in the Estonian university town of Tartu, see the charming Old Town and the university founded in 1632

  • Daugavpils - Tour the historic city centre and visit the 19th century Daugavpils Fortress

  • Vilnius - Explore Lithuania's charming capital which has one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe

  • Nida - Take a ferry over to the beautiful Curonian Spit and spend a night in the picturesque resort town of Nida

  • Liepaja - Visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area and explore the Old Town of this Latvian port city

  • Rundale Palace - Enjoy a tour of this magnificent palace, a former summer residence of the Duke of Courland

  • Riga - Uncover the highlights of Riga, Estonia's vibrant capital, with a tour of the Art Nouveaux District and Old Town

  • Aglona - Visit the revered Aglona Basilica, one of the most important Catholic spiritual centres in Latvia.

  • Aukstatija National Park - Take a leisurely walk through the picturesque park with its many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between forests and hills

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Tallinn

Location: Tallinn

Welcome to Estonia and the capital Tallinn. Upon arrival at Tallinn airport you'll be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. The rest of the day is at leisure. A welcome meeting will be held this evening, in the hotel lobby, at around 7pm.

Day 2: Tallinn

Location: Tallinn

Meals Included: Breakfast

With its exciting blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life, Tallinn is a fantastically interesting capital city. The medieval Old Town is unsurprisingly a bustling place during the summer months with people going in and out of the various shops, galleries and cafes. Our sightseeing tour today starts by exploring the old city walls before we head into the heart of the Old Town, visiting the Toompea Castle, now home to the Estonian Parliament, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Great Guild Hall.





This afternoon is free for you to further explore Tallinn independently or to join an optional visit to Kadriorg Park and the newly built KUMU. This evening there will be the opportunity to join an optional medieval dinner at the 'Maikrahv' restaurant.

Day 3: Optional Lahemaa National Park

Location: Optional Lahemaa National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in Tallinn or take an optional excursion to Lahemaa National Park. Located just 70km from the Estonia capital this national park encompasses 475 sq km of stunning pine forest, lakes and cultural attractions. On the excursion visit Palmse Manor, a beautiful baroque mansion which dates back over 300 years with a fascinating history, a memorial to the von Pahlen family and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.

Day 4: Tartu

Location: Tartu

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tallinn - Tartu. Bidding farwell to Tallinn we travel on to Tartu this morning, a university town which holds great significance in Estonian history. Here we see the charming Old Town as well as the university which was founded in 1632. This afternoon there's an optional tour of the Estonia National Museum, which is dedicated to Estonian cultural history and everyday life, from the Ice Age to present day.

Day 5: Grasi

Location: Grasi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Tartu - Grasi (Latvia). Heading south from Tartu we cross the border into Latvia and visit Stameriena, the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Next stop today is a Talava cider brewery in Gulbene where we can sample their produce. Then we travel on to Grasi Manor, a picturesque classicism style estate where we spend the night, with dinner included at the manor.





2025 itinerary change: Departing from Tartu, we head south and in Latvia our first stop is in Aluksne. From there soon we reach Stameriena - the pearl of European romanticism having close links with Italian writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. After the visit, we continue to Cesvaine where we visit the small, private Cesvaine beer brewery and are invited to test the produce. Then we travel on to Grasi Manor, a picturesque classicism style estate where we spend the night, with dinner included at Grasi Manor.

Day 6: Daugavpils

Location: Daugavpils

Meals Included: Breakfast

Grasi - Daugavpils. Departing Grasi we travel on to Aglona this morning to visit the baroque Aglona Basilica and a ceramics workshop. Then we continue our journey to Latvia's second largest city, Daugavpils. Here we enjoy a tour of the historical city centre, visit the 19th century Daugavpils Fortress and the Mark Rothko Art Centre where we can see original masterpieces of the famous founder of abstract expressionism. This evening we stay at the lovely Sventes Manor just outside the city.

Day 7: Aukstatija National Park & Paluse

Location: Aukstatija National Park & Paluse

Meals Included: Breakfast

Daugavpils - Vilnius (Lithuania). We travel south across the border into Lithuania, our second Baltic country today. Around midday we arrive at picturesque Aukstatija National Park with its many lakes, rivulets and streams scattered between forests and hills. Here we enjoy a leisurely walk and visit the pretty lakeside town of Paluse, famous for its wooden church. Late afternoon we continue our journey to Vilnius, Lithuania's capital.

Day 8: Vilnius

Location: Vilnius

Meals Included: Breakfast

Known for its medieval architecture and home to over 1,200 buildings and 48 churches that date back to this period, Vilnius is a beautiful capital and one that's bursting with fascinating history. This morning we'll enjoy a sightseeing tour of the highlights, visiting the old town we'll explore Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, the Peter and Paul Church, St Anne's Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn.





This afternoon there's a optional tour of The Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania where you will learn about the fortifications and the collection of armaments of the castle and palace.

Day 9: Vilnius

Location: Vilnius

Spend the day at leisure in Vilnius today or join our optional excursions. This morning there's an optional tour of the Uzupis district - the smallest district in Vilnius which over years has transformed from troublesome neighbouring into place where intellectuals and artists gather. This is followed by a visit to Lithuanian National Museum of Art.





This afternoon there's an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with its well preserved Trakai Castle, scenically set on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening there's an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner.





Please note: In 2025 the morning optional excursion will be a visit to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights. The former office of the KGB Deputy Chief of Internal Prison on the museum’s first floor includes an exhibition of documents, photographs, maps and other items depicting the Sovietisation of the region in 1940-1941

Day 10: Kaunas & Nida

Location: Kaunas & Nida

Meals Included: Breakfast

Vilnius - Kaunas - Nida. Bidding farewell to Vilnius we travel west to Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania, where we visit the beautiful Old Town and elegant white Baroque Town Hall. Travelling on to coastal Klaipeda we have a short walking tour of the town before taking the ferry to the Curonian Spit where we stay in the pretty resort town of Nida. This evening there's an optional authentic fisherman dinner.

Day 11: Optional Curonian Spit Tour

Location: Optional Curonian Spit Tour

Meals Included: Breakfast

Nida - Liepaja (Latvia). This morning there's an optional half-day tour of the beautiful Curonian Spit, a thin, 100 km stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. On the tour we'll see the spectacular Parnidis Dune and Naglis Dune, the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and Thomas Mann’s summerhouse.





After the optional tour we head across the border to Liepaja in Latvia, where we arrive in the early afternoon. The evening there's the option of a casual dinner at a beach café Red Sun Buffet, right on the wide sandy beach.

Day 12: Riga

Location: Riga

Meals Included: Breakfast

Liepaja - Riga. Liepaja takes its name from the numerous lime trees in the city. We start the day with a short stroll through the Old Town with its Trinity Church. We visit Jurmala Park and the former Naval Port area with its famous Orthodox Cathedral. Then we continue through Southern Latvia to the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. After a guided tour of the palace we travel on to Latvia's charming capital Riga, arriving late afternoon.

Day 13: Riga

Location: Riga

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we explore Riga, the largest of the Baltic capitals it boasts a fantastic array of architectural styles and practices. Riga's foundation dates back to 1201 when the German bishop Albert arrived. On our walking tour of the Old Town this morning we'll see Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church and the Swedish Gates along with other fascinating parts of the city which demonstrate its rich history.





This afternoon is free for you to further explore Riga independently or to join an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian seaside resort. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Day 14: Riga

Location: Riga

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our tour ends today with a transfer to Riga airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    3-4 star hotels

  • 11 nights 4 star hotels, 2 nights 3 star hotels

  • 13 breakfasts and 1 dinner at Grasi Manor restaurant (optional hotel dinner supplement available - 12 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea)

  • Sightseeing tours of Tallinn, Daugavpils, Vilnius, Klaipeda, Rundale Palace, Liepaja and Riga

  • Entrance to Stameriena Palace, Talava cider brewery in 2024 / Cesvaine beer brewery (in 2025), Aglona Basilica, ceramics show-room in Preili, Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils, Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius (in 2024), Trinity Church in Liepaja and R

  • Escorted by a bi-lingual (English and German speakiing) tour leader, with English speaking guides for city tours

  • One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 14 included per booking

  • All relevant transportation in a private modern vehicles

  • Minimum group size 2 - maximum 21 (in 2024), 26 (in 2025). For optional excursions the maximum group size is 36.

  • Welcome meeting with a champagne-cocktail or juice

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Age Policy

Children welcome on these tours. 5 years and up. Although if you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4, we can accept the booking.Children between 5-11 will pay 50% of the adult price.

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  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Mary James  

Baltics Encompassed - 14 days

10-Jun-2024

Janis was an excellent guide and clearly explained all the history details: This tour was unlike all other tours we have taken in that people joined and departed at two other starting points: It was also in 2 languages but very well done by the guide. When we joined our group on Day 1 the guide asked us to state where we were from but not our names so it took a while to know others. This was even more awkward when new people joined and left. There was no effort to build communication with other travelers which was unusual for us. We would recommend this trip especially our guide who is passionate about the Baltics, his job and caring about those he guides.

Jean Pierre Verster  

Baltics Encompassed - 14 days

23-Jun-2024

Tour guide (Janis) was fantastic - very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. We did not know that this was a combined English/German tour, so everything on the bus needed to be explained twice. There were multiple buses rather than a single bus for the whole trip, and there were three occasions where people joined or left the group, because of overlapping itineraries of tours being combined (this made it difficult to make social connections with everyone). The included and optional dinners were decent. Overall, a very enjoyable tour of a very interesting corner of the globe.

James Reynolds  

Baltics Encompassed - 14 days

09-Jun-2024

Overall, good tour. I found all the optional excursions very overpriced and I think should have been included in the itinerary (except for the optional dinners). I also did not like the rotating basis of the tour where new people were lost and added in the capitol cities. It would have been nice to have a cohesive group from beginning to end. It made for complications with the logistics which also ate into the tour itinerary and focus of the leader. Transport was mostly very good and hotels were all passable. Hotel breakfasts are a mixed bag and too much mark up on the optional dinners. The guide Janis was very good, very professional, very patient and very capable. I give him very high marks considering all he had to do.

Nigel Firmston-Williams  

Baltics Encompassed - 14 days

15-Sep-2024

Enjoyed the trip particularly the old towns and the architecture.. Countryside interesting lots of farms and forests. We where also blessed with great weather. Hotels/ Country Manors comfortable with all hearty breakfasts. 12 Optional excursions totally excessive... Janis tour guide very knowledgeable but there needs to be better communication outside IE individual headphones as there often was background noise and in our case an extremely heavy smoker who totally wrecked many occasions for me as I cannot tolerate smoke or being near a smoker.

George Ray  

Baltics Encompassed - 14 days

11-Jun-2024

Great guide and tour leader. He made the trip worthwhile with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and positive manner. The hotels were good on the trip. The problem with the tour was that it was too bare bones. Most things worth doing were optional tours and they were just a profit center for the tour companies. Greatly overpriced. While On The Go may be good for some people. I didn’t think that the value was there for me.

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