Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia

Upon arrival in Vilnius, check in to our hotel in the Heart of Old Town, then enjoy an optional walking tour through this medieval district’s cobblestone alleys and lively Cathedral Square.

Tour the Gothic corner of Vilnius this morning including medieval churches and a city gate built in the sixteenth century. Enjoy a funicular ride to the top of Castle Hill, offering sweeping views of Vilnius, and visit the history museum in Gediminas Castle Tower. After an afternoon at leisure, join fellow travelers for a welcome reception this evening. 

Head out this morning to Kaunas, the historical capital of Lithuania. Explore important historic sites such as a nineteenth century prison fort post WWII and a national art museum featuring painter and musician M.K. Čiurlionis. Return to Vilnius this afternoon for a tour of the KGB Museum, a former KGB building showcasing artifacts from the Soviet occupation of Lithuania. 

Spend the day exploring the beautiful Trakai Historical National Park. Upon arrival, tour the Karaite Ethnographic Museum, situated on a street dotted with picturesque wooden cottages. After lunch, tour the Trakai Island Castle, a fourteen-century fortress set on scenic Lake Galvė. Then take a private cruise on Lake Galvė and enjoy views of the castle from the water.

Depart this morning for Riga, stopping along the way for a private tour and lunch at the Rundāle Palace, one of the most outstanding monuments of baroque and rococo architecture in Latvia.

Head out on a walking tour of Old Town Riga, or Vecrīga, with its historic wooden buildings and cobblestoned streets. Enjoy a folkloric performance by a children’s dance troupe then an afternoon guided tour of the Art Nouveau Museum, the only museum in the Baltic States dedicated to the art nouveau heritage. Explore the city at your leisure this evening and perhaps try a traditional Latvian restaurant for dinner.

This morning take a tour of the modern Žanis Lipke Memorial, a memorial museum honoring where Žanis Lipke had arranged a shelter for rescued Jews during World War II. After an afternoon at leisure, rejoin as a group for dinner and a private guest speaker.

Depart this morning for Estonia’s capital, Tallinn. Stop in the seaside town of Pärnu for lunch at a unique art nouveau villa. Arrive this afternoon at our luxurious hotel, located in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town. Enjoy an evening and dinner at leisure.

Head out on a tour this morning of Old Town, including Town Hall Square, Toompea Castle, and Dominican Monastery. Take in art and architecture spanning hundreds of years before heading to lunch in a beautiful historic hall. This afternoon enjoy a private medieval concert then tour the Niguliste Museum to learn about Estonian ecclesiastical art.  

This morning tour of the spectacular Kumu Museum, taking in its award-winning architecture and permanent collection of Estonian art. Take a guided walk through Telliskivi, known as Creative City, full of repurposed industrial buildings, art exhibitions, vintage shops, and a unique food market with over three hundred stalls. Enjoy our final evening together with dinner and a farewell reception. 

Transfer to the airport for return flights home.