Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania may share a Baltic coastline and a layered past, but each offers its own tradition, culture, and style. Their capitals—Hanseatic Tallinn, Jugendstil Riga, and Baroque Vilnius—are among Europe’s best-preserved medieval centres with red-tiled rooftops, domed churches, and castle spires shaping their skylines.

Estonia’s settlement dates back to 9000 BC, and Tallinn is often likened to a storybook city, with its winding lanes, towers, and timeless charm. The successive Viking, Swedish, Russian, and German occupations have created a truly cosmopolitan nation. You’ll see luxury European cars pull over to make way for horse-drawn carts and tech start-ups neighbouring medieval churches. Estonians have a deep love of music— accordion and flute players perform on street corners and massed choirs of 20,000 voices gather for their national song festivals.

Compact Latvia is made for the slow life—easy to explore yet rich in history, from centuries-old castles to forest-fringed lakes. Its capital, Riga, is a visual feast, home to one of the world’s finest collections of Art Nouveau architecture and a UNESCO-listed Old Town. Beyond the city, the country opens into a sparsely populated wilderness of pine forests, wetlands, and quiet walking trails.

At its height in the 15th century, Lithuania was one of the largest empires in Europe. This rich history has left a legacy of 3,719 cultural monuments—including villages, manors, castles, and churches—now protected by the state. Its architecture reflects a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Bohemian styles, with the capital, Vilnius, standing as a striking showcase of them all. Beyond the capital, you’ll find dense pine forests, national parks and a stunning stretch of sand dune coast.

With one foot in the past and another firmly in the future, it’s no wonder the Baltics are considered one of Europe’s most dynamic and compelling regions to explore. If you would like to extend your stay in the region, we’re offering a 7-day Finland extension exploring the serene beauty of its lakes and National Parks.

INCLUDED

• All ground transportation as per itinerary
• Twin-share accommodation
• Transfers to and from hotels as per itinerary
• Meals as listed on the itinerary
• Entry fees to places of interest as per itinerary
• All tipping, including drivers and guides
• Experienced English-speaking local tour guides
• Escorted by an Australian host (subject to a minimum number of 10 clients)

NOT INCLUDED

• International flights to the start and end of the tour
• Electronic travel authorisation or tourist visas
• Travel insurance
• Any meals not indicated on the itinerary
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, laundry, hotel charges
• Transfers to and from airports if not travelling on group flights

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tours depart with a minimum of 4 clients
• No more than 16 clients on any trip
• International flights can be arranged by Blue Dot Travel
• Tour extensions - before or after tour extensions can be arranged on your behalf
• To book and reserve your place on a tour, a deposit of $500 and a completed booking form is required

ITINERARY

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