Tour overview

This 8-day journey travels through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, staying in some of the region's finest hotels. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between four and sixteen. You stay seven nights in upscale hotels and a manor house, with breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners.

In Tallinn you enjoy a medieval dinner and craft beer tasting, walk the old town and go behind the scenes at the opera house. On the way to Riga you tour a cidery, walk the coast at Saulkrasti and stay at Birini Manor.

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In Riga you explore its art nouveau masterpieces and old town and take the train to the seaside resort of Jurmala. Travelling to Lithuania, you tour Kaunas and a spirits museum, then explore Vilnius and take a boat trip around the island castle of Trakai before a farewell dinner.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want the Baltic capitals with comfort and local experiences.

Trip highlights

  • A medieval dinner in Tallinn (Day 1)
  • Tallinn Opera House backstage (Day 2)
  • Birini Manor (Day 3)
  • Riga's art nouveau (Day 4)
  • Jurmala (Day 5)
  • Trakai Castle (Day 7)

Your route

10 stops from Tallinn to Vilnius

8-day route: Tallinn – Saulkrasti – Birini – Riga – Jurmala – Kaunas – Vilnius
  1. Tallinn Days 1–2
  2. Pärnu Day 3
  3. Saulkrasti Day 3
  4. Birini Manor Day 3
  5. Riga Days 4–5
  6. Jūrmala Day 5
  7. Kaunas Day 6
  8. Vilnius Days 6–7
  9. Trakai Day 7
  10. Vilnius Day 8

Why choose this tour

Three capitals in upscale stays. Food and drink tastings throughout.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • City and culture lovers
  • Food and drink lovers
  • Solo travellers and couples
The towers and rooftops of Tallinn's Old Town, Estonia

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Tallinn, Estonia to Vilnius, Lithuania

  1. Day 1 · Tallinn Tallinn

    A medieval dinner.

    Hotel
    Radisson Collection Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Tallinn Old Town, Tallinn Opera House Tallinn

    Behind the scenes.

    Hotel
    Radisson Collection Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Saulkrasti, Birini Manor Riga

    Cider and the coast.

    Hotel
    Birini Manor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Riga Old Town Riga

    Art nouveau.

    Hotel
    Grand Poet Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Jurmala Jurmala

    A seaside resort.

    Hotel
    Grand Poet Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Kaunas, Vilnius Vilnius

    Into Lithuania.

    Hotel
    Radisson Collection Astorija
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Vilnius, Trakai Castle Vilnius

    An island castle.

    Hotel
    Radisson Collection Astorija
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Vilnius Vilnius

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
An Art Nouveau facade in Riga, Latvia

Where you stay

  • Tallinn (2 nights) Radisson Collection Hotel
  • Riga area (1 night) Birini Manor
  • Riga (2 nights) Grand Poet Hotel
  • Vilnius (2 nights) Radisson Collection Astorija

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in upscale hotels and a manor
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
  • All transport, including the train to Jurmala
  • Medieval dinner and craft beer tasting
  • Cider, spirits and opera experiences
  • Trakai Castle boat trip
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 5 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The red roofs of Vilnius Old Town, Lithuania

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a budget trip
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want a long holiday
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Day 6 · Dinner: Days 1, 3, 5 and 7
Town Hall Square and the House of the Blackheads in Riga, Latvia

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,480 per person, twin share, tour only. 10 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £3,043 (single supplement from £564).

Offer Reduced prices on selected dates, shown with the regular price crossed out. Book by 16 Oct.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania?

No, UK citizens can visit Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.

How do you travel between capitals?

By private vehicle, with a train to Jurmala.

What is Birini Manor?

A historic manor house hotel near Riga, for one night.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, a lunch and several dinners.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

Between four and sixteen travellers, with a tour leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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