New Year Highlights of the Baltics - 8 days
New Year Highlights of the Baltics - 8 days
New Year Highlights of the Baltics - 8 days
8 Days Starting in Vilnius and ending in Tallinn
Visiting: Vilnius, Hill Of Crosses, Riga, Parnu , Tallinn
Tour operator:
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 36
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
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Tour Overview
Ring in the New Year in Riga on this 8-day tour of the Baltics. Start at Vilnius and journey to Tallinn via Riga, exploring the medieval Old Town of the three Baltic capitals on a walking tour. Marvel at the surreal Hill of Crosses, explore magnificent Rundale Palace and enjoy a wonderful New Year Gala in Riga.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Vilnius
Location: Vilnius
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
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: Hill Of Crosses
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Accommodation
4 star hotels -
7 nights in 4 star hotels
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7 breakfasts (optional hotel dinner supplement available - 6 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea)
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New Year Gala in Riga with live music, buffet dinner and entertainment
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Sightseeing tours of Tallinn, Vilnius, Riga and Rundale Palace
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Entrance to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
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Escorted by a bi-lingual tour leader, with English speaking guides for city tours
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One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 8 included per booking
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All relevant transportation in private modern vehicles
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Welcome meeting with a Champagne-cocktail or juice
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Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go. Minimum group size 2 - maximum 36.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
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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.
Check out our Q&As
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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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+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.