New Year Highlights of the Baltics - 8 days

New Year Highlights of the Baltics - 8 days

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New Year Highlights of the Baltics - 8 days

8 Days Starting in Vilnius, Lithuania and ending in Tallinn, Estonia

Visiting: Vilnius, Siauliai, Riga, Parnu, Tallinn

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 36

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Special Events

From: $1515 $1212 Operator discount: -$303 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 18-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the enchanting Baltics, celebrating the New Year in style. Begin in Vilnius, Lithuania's charming capital, where you'll explore its medieval old town and iconic landmarks. Travel to Siauliai to witness the spiritual Hill of Crosses before crossing into Latvia to marvel at the grandeur of Rundale Palace. In Riga, enjoy a guided tour of the vibrant city, culminating in a spectacular New Year Gala. Continue to Estonia, stopping in the picturesque resort town of Parnu, before reaching Tallinn. Discover Tallinn's fairy-tale Old Town and immerse yourself in its rich history and stunning architecture. Throughout the tour, enjoy the comfort of 4-star accommodations, guided city tours, and a bi-lingual tour leader. With leisure time to explore independently and optional excursions available, this small group coach tour offers a perfect blend of guided experiences and personal discovery.

Highlights

  • Vilnius - Explore Lithuania's charming capital with its large medieval old town.

  • Riga - Discover the highlights of Latvia's vibrant capital, including the Art Nouveau District and Old Town.

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

  • Rundale Palace - Marvel at this magnificent former summer residence of the Duke of Courland.

  • Siauliai - Visit the Hill of Crosses, a significant Catholic pilgrimage site in Lithuania.

  • Parnu - Enjoy a stroll around this beautiful Estonian summer resort town.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Vilnius

Location: Vilnius

Accommodation Name: hotel

Upon arrival at Vilnius Airport you'll be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening join the welcome meeting in the hotel lobby, at around 7pm, with champagne-cocktail or juice.

Day 2: Vilnius

Location: Vilnius

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we start our day with a morning walking tour of the Old Town, seeing the highlights of Vilnius which is home to more than 1,200 medieval building and 48 churches. We will visit Vilnius cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne's Church, before continuing to the Gates of Dawn.





This afternoon is free for you to explore Vilnius. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Trakai Castle, a beautifully preserved landmark located on an island in Lake Galve (book and pay locally). This evening is free to spend at leisure or book an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele.

Day 3: Hill Of Crosses

Location: Siauliai

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Vilnius - Siauliai - Riga (Latvia). We travel to Riga today, stopping to visit the surreal Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania, with over 100,000 crosses. Crossing into Latvia, we have a guided tour of the magnificent Rundale Palace, built for the Duke of Courland, this Baroque palace is surrounded by beautifully presented gardens. Continuing our journey across rolling hills of Southern Latvia, we reach Riga in the late afternoon. The evening is free to spend at leisure in the capital.

Day 4: Riga

Location: Riga

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 begins with breakfast at our hotel followed by a walking tour of the city. Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals. During our walking tour we take in the highlights of the Old Town, Riga Castle and the Dome Cathedral, followed by St Peter's Church. We continue to explore Riga, taking in the Three brothers, the Large and Small Guild Halls and more.





This afternoon is free to spend at leisure or join an optional tour of the Riga Art Nouveau district and a visit to the Art Nouveau museum. This evening celebrate New Year's Eve with a fabulous New Year Gala.

Day 5: Riga

Location: Riga

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning is free to spend at leisure. Late afternoon there is an opportunity to join an optional excursion to the Lido Recreational Centre, located in the largest wooden log house in Europe, it houses a large restaurant and entertainment centre surrounded by lots of winter attractions.

Day 6: Parnu

Location: Parnu

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Riga - Tallinn (Estonia). This morning we cross the border into Estonia and make our way to the lovely coastal town of Parnu, where we have a short tour of the resort. Our journey continues through the beautiful North Estonian land of forest and we arrive in Tallinn in the early afternoon. This evening is free to spend at leisure in Estonia's captivating capital.



Day 7: Tallinn

Location: Tallinn

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we will embark on a sightseeing tour of Tallinn, Magic fills every corner in this enchanting town, the absurdly photogenic and peaceful city is bursting with incredible sights and beautiful Medieval architecture. Our first stop in our tour is the fairy-tale UNESCO-listed Old Town, where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, the beautifully designed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next we'll visit the medieval Old Town hall, an impressive building that dates back to the early 1400's.





This afternoon is free for your to explore Tallinn independently or you can join an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and a visit to the KUMU. The new Estonian art museum houses its collections of classic and contemporary fine art.

Day 8: Tallinn

Location: Tallinn

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our Baltic New Year experience ends after breakfast this morning and hotel check out. A transfer will be provided to take you to Tallinn Airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 star hotels

  • 7 nights in 4 star hotels

    Accommodation for 7 nights in 4-star hotels is included.

  • 7 breakfasts

    Enjoy 7 breakfasts during your stay, with an optional hotel dinner supplement available for 6 three-course dinners with coffee/tea.

  • New Year Gala in Riga

    Celebrate with a New Year Gala in Riga, featuring live music, a buffet dinner, and entertainment.

  • Sightseeing tours

    Sightseeing tours of Tallinn, Vilnius, Riga, and Rundale Palace are included.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, and Great Guild Hall in Tallinn is included.

  • Tour leader and guides

    The tour is escorted by a bilingual tour leader, with English-speaking guides for city tours.

  • Transfers

    One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 8 are included per booking.

  • Transportation

    All relevant transportation in private modern vehicles is included.

  • Welcome meeting

    A welcome meeting with a Champagne-cocktail or juice is included.

  • Tour operation

    This tour is operated in conjunction with a trusted partner, and you will join travelers from different operators, not solely On The Go. Minimum group size is 2, maximum is 36.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included and is 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.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with all relevant transportation provided in private modern vehicles. Enjoy the convenience of one arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 8, ensuring a seamless travel experience from start to finish.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in comfortable 4-star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's exploration. Experience the charm and hospitality of the Baltics with optional hotel dinner supplements available, ensuring a delightful stay throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights in 4-star hotels.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour includes 7 breakfasts, and there is an optional hotel dinner supplement available which includes 6 three-course dinners with coffee or tea.

  • Is there a special event included in the tour for New Year's Eve?

    Yes, the tour includes a New Year Gala in Riga with live music, a buffet dinner, and entertainment.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    All relevant transportation is provided in private modern vehicles.

  • Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by a bilingual tour leader, and English-speaking guides are provided for city tours.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 8 are included per booking.

  • What is the minimum and maximum group size for this tour?

    The minimum group size is 2, and the maximum is 36.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional excursions such as a visit to Trakai Castle, a Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele, a tour of the Riga Art Nouveau district, and a visit to the Lido Recreational Centre.

  • 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 of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

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16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

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27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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Saturday - Saturday

Dec 28, 2024 - Jan 04, 2025
$1515 $1212

Operator discount: -$303

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    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.