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Baltic Highlights Private Tour

Baltic Highlights Private Tour
Baltic Highlights Private Tour
Baltic Highlights Private Tour
Baltic Highlights Private Tour

Tour Itinerary

Upon your arrival in Vilnius, you will be greeted by your driver for a private transfer to your hotel.

  • Hotel Narutis 5*
  • Private Transfer

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is a medieval city rich in history, culture, and architecture. Vilnius Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its 1,200 medieval buildings, 48 Baroque and Gothic churches, cobblestone streets, and important historical landmarks.

On your sightseeing tour, the guide will show you the Gediminas Castle Tower, a symbol of Vilnius perched on a hill and offering panoramic city views. You will also see the Vilnius Cathedral and Bell Tower in Cathedral Square, the Gates of Dawn, a gothic masterpiece of St. Anne’s Church, a bohemian neighborhood Uzupis Republic, one of the oldest in Europe, Vilnius University, Bernardine Gardens, and other landmarks. The tour ends at the  Hales Market, where you can try local produce, Lithuanian crafts, and authentic Lithuanian snacks.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel Narutis 5*

It’s a free morning in Vilnius.

In the afternoon, we leave Vilnius and drive toward Riga, Latvia's capital. On the way to Riga, we stop at the Hill of Crosses, one of Catholic Lithuania’s most sacred sites. 

The Hill of Crosses is a special place in northern Lithuania, near Šiauliai. It’s a hill with thousands of crosses of all sizes, making it a unique and powerful sight. This site is significant to Lithuanians and symbolizes their faith and history.

We arrive in Riga in the early evening and check-in for the night, ready to rest after a day of exploration.

  • Breakfast
  • Grand Palace 5*
  • 345 km

Riga is Latvia’s capital, known for its beautiful mix of old and new. Riga Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A walking tour includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds, and the Freedom Monument. Walk the cobblestone streets as you explore Riga’s medieval architecture, which blends Latvian, German, and Russian influences.

After the Old Town, transfer to Riga’s famous Art Nouveau district, with outstanding elegant buildings of the beginning of the 20th century. 
The district, known for its stunning architecture and vibrant cultural heritage, is one of the city’s most visually striking and historically significant areas.

End the tour at Riga’s Central Market, one of Europe’s largest and most vibrant markets. Located in the heart of Riga, this bustling landmark is a must-visit for anyone looking to learn about Latvian culture and cuisine.

  • Breakfast
  • Grand Palace 5*

Free morning to explore on your own.

In the afternoon, the tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. Pärnu is a small beach town in Estonia with beautiful beaches and a relaxing atmosphere. It’s a popular summer destination for Estonians. The town has a charming old city with cute streets, historic buildings, and cozy cafes. The parks, walking paths, and calm vibe make it a nice place to visit. We make a short stop in Parnu before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn in the early afternoon.

  • Breakfast
  • Schlossle Hotel 5*
  • 310 km

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, where medieval tranquility and modern urban life create an amazing environment for visitors and residents. The Old Town is a busy place in the summer, with many tourists exploring the shops,  galleries, souvenir markets, and outdoor cafés. During your private city tour, you will visit Tallinn’s highlights, and your private guide will provide information on the town’s history. You will walk around the old medieval city walls and enter the Old Town, where we see Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall, Toompea Castle, Dome Church, and Great Guild Hall.

After the tour, enjoy lunch at Olde Hansa, an internationally renowned medieval restaurant in the heart of the Old Town of Tallinn. The authentic medieval experience is created by combining dishes cooked according to 700-year-old recipes.

  • Breakfast / Lunch
  • Schlossle Hotel 5*

Today is the last day of your Baltic tour. Private transfer to the airport after breakfast.

  • Breakfast
  • Private Transfer

Customer reviews

Howard J. Eisen 16 August 2024
Dear Bobby, Elina, Had an excellent day touring the Curonian Spit with Lucy. She was great and the Pit was amazing. We had a wonderful time with our guide, Edgars and our driver in Klaipeda, Rundale,Riga, Sigulda and Pärnu. We are now in the Hotel Telegraaf in Tallinn. We are looking forward to our walking tour of Tallinn tomorrow. Thank you for setting this up. We really enjoyed our tour of Tallinn yesterday with Mrs. Karina. She was great. The whole trip has been outstanding with great tour guides, hotels and of course sites to visit. I will highly recommend it to everyone. Thanks for everything. Best wishes, Howard J. Eisen, MD
Aubrey and Janice Newman, Australia 7 October 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed our Baltic Countries Circle Tour in August, beginning and ending in Vilnius. Transport by car was excellent. Marijna, our private guide, was amongst the best we have ever experienced. She was courteous and knowledgeable, and the more questions we asked concerning the history and culture of the places we visited, the more she liked it. The free times allowed in the schedule were also appreciated. The route chosen and the sites visited were extremely interesting.
Robert Shuller 28 February 2018
Hi Dora, Thank you for your personal tips on this trip. They were very useful and we enjoyed this trip very much. No negatives comments what so ever.
Doris and Mike Donderi, Itali 6 February 2018
We have just returned from a Classic Baltic Capitals Private Tour . We booked this tour through Nordic saga Tours and were not disappointed. The agents know their job. Before the trip, we were packed with the information of what to expect, etc. We were a little concerned about the transfers by public buses but all our fears disappeared after we were assured that this these transfers would be comfortable and fast. And it really was so. We loved this trip very much. We got acquainted with marvelous countries with the rich history and met a lot of lovely people who were friendly and ready to help you in every matter. We will definitely come back soon for more thorough exploration of the Baltic countries. This time we will go the Baltic seashore for sure, as we heard so much about its beautiful white sand beaches and dunes.
Doris and Mike Donderi, Itali
Martha and John Kriewall 15 September 2014
Hi Alex,
Thank you for nice tour of the Baltic countries last month. My husband and I had a great time vacationing in Northern Europe with your company. The two week tour brought us to amazing places we had never been before, and we'll be reminiscing and bragging about our time there for years to come. Lithuania was stunning, probably my personal favorite stop on this adventure. I think the people there were nicer than anywhere else we visited, and the food was phenomenal. The potato dumplings... Yum, I couldn't get enough! Taking that ferry ride from Klaipeda was another highlight. Really relaxing with spectacular views. Of course we also enjoyed Nida. There was so much to do there and I could have spent a mont there, happily! We would love to come back someday, so maybe we will browse your other Baltic Tours and see if there's one that stands out and grabs our attention. Again, thank you!
Martha and John Kriewall
Paul Lalor 12 September 2014
Dear Dora, Cindy and I went on your Classical Baltic tour from Vilnius a few months ago and loved every minute of it. I really enjoyed chatting with you beforehand while you told me about your experiences as a child in Vilnius. It's such a beautiful city, I thought of you and your wonderful stories while we were there. St. John's Church, the ancient Bell Tower, and Bernadine Garden were all really special places in Vilnius. I also couldn't get enough of the cepelinai. I think the food in Lithuania was my favorite. Everyone wouldn't stop talking about the pastries in Riga, but I wasn't a big fan myself; I enjoy heartier dishes. No real complains about any of the city tours, our guide seemed very knowledgeable about each region and he was easy to understand as his accent wasn't too thick. Thanks for all of your recommendations and for making this Baltic tour so incredible. We'll hold these memories close to our heart for years to come. - Paul Lalor
Nick Jordan 9 September 2014
Hello Dora, Thank you very much for the excellent experience in Baltics. We enjoyed this trip very much! Your organisation was just excellent - from the very beginning till the end . The local guides were very professional and very interesting personalities. We discussed a lot of interesting things on history and recent life. Hotels were great and all sightseeing spots well chosen. We look forward to our next trip with your company.
Best regards,
Nick Jordan
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