Premium Baltics

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10 Days

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Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Discover the captivating beauty of the Baltics on a 10-day journey that takes in the region’s charming cities, hearty cuisine and lesser-known treasures.

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Experience Overview

Discover the captivating beauty of the Baltics on a 10-day journey that takes in the region’s charming cities, hearty cuisine and off-the-beaten-track treasures. Immerse yourself in the culture and history as you explore medieval fortifications, learn how to cook famous national dishes and soak up the lively atmosphere of the Old Towns. Whether you’re chatting with cider makers, walking in a national park or wandering down cobblestone lanes, there is much to enjoy and plenty of surprises along the way as you traverse Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. If you enjoy lesser-known destinations, long summer nights and want to do more than just see the sights, this immersive trip is calling your name.

Highlights

Spend a night at your Feature Stay at a beach-front spa hotel in Parnu – a resort town known for incredible spas and a laid-back vibe. With spa access included during your stay, you’ll find true relaxation here.
Step into a restored family farm from 1868, where an organic apple orchard and small production facility now thrive.
Take a daytrip to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Curonian Spit National Park and explore the fishing villages and forests before they’re slowly covered by the shifting sands.
Admire the ornate architecture, medieval watchtowers and pastel-coloured buildings during walking tours with your expert local leader in the Baltics’ atmospheric capitals – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.
Experience Michelin-listed fine dining during a seven-course farewell dinner in Vilnius – the perfect chance to soak up the city’s history, taste local cuisine and celebrate a trip well-travelled.

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Trip Details

Product Code: 1633

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Unknown

Transport: Private vehicle, Boat, Ferry, Public bus

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Explorer, Budget

Tour Operator: Intrepid Travel

Supplier Code: BMPB

Starts: Tallinn, Estonia

Finishes: Vilnius, Estonia

Duration: 10 days

Departures: Not Guaranteed

Physical Rating: Light

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (9), Lunch (5), Dinner (2)
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel (8 nights), Feature Stay (1 night)

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $6995 ($700 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Tallinn

Tere tulemast! Welcome to Tallinn. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel in the heart of town. With its steep red roofs, spires, pastel-coloured buildings and new restaurants and bars, Tallinn is a treat to explore. If you arrive early, you might want to stretch your legs with a stroll around town before your welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. Tallin’s Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 and is especially atmospheric at night. After the meeting, head out for a fun medieval welcome dinner experience at Olde Hansa which will transport you back to the 15th century. Every detail of tonight’s meal is designed to transport you to the Middle Ages, from menu offerings like wild boar and forest mushroom soup and drinks like honey beer to immersive decor, costuming and live music by troubadours playing typical medieval instruments like the fiddle, flute and bagpipes. Get to know your new travel mates over this lively introduction to Tallinn!

Included Activities:

Tallinn - Welcome dinner

Accommodation:

Rixwell Collection Savoy Boutique Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Tallinn

After breakfast, join a local guide for a walking tour around the Estonian capital that was once home to knights, landlords and soldiers. With many of the original buildings still intact, it’s like taking a virtual trip back to medieval times. Discover the old city fortifications, the last remaining Gothic town hall in northern Europe and St Olaf Church. Amazing views of Lower Tallinn and the spires of the town walls are also yours on this entertaining stroll. Along with seeing the 13th-century Toompea Castle, where Estonian Parliament sits, you’ll also tour the 19th-century Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, admire the spectacular view of the city from the viewing platform and browse the area’s artisan studios. This afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. Perhaps hire a bike or catch a tram and head out to Kadriorg Park, where many of the city’s museums are located.

Included Activities:

Tallinn - Walking Tour
Tallinn - Aleksander Nevsky Catherdal

Optional Activities:

Tallinn - TV Tower (16 EUR)
Tallinn - Telliskivi Creative City - Free
Tallinn - Kumu Art Museum (16 EUR)
Tallinn - Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom and KGB Prison Cells (13 EUR)
Tallinn - Estonian History Museum (13 EUR)
Tallinn - City Museum (8 EUR)
Tallinn - Peter The Great Museum (5 EUR)
Tallinn - The Estonian Maritime Museum (30 EUR)
Tallinn - Kadriorg Palace (13 EUR)
Tallin - Town Hall Pharmacy - Free

Accommodation:

Rixwell Collection Savoy Boutique Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Parnu

After breakfast, depart Tallin and travel to Soomaa National Park. Step into a restored family farm from 1868, which is now an organic apple orchard and small production facility. Raise a glass of local cider or organic soft drink with your fellow travellers. From here, you’ll travel to Parnu which is famous for being Estonia's summer capital and a hub for beach goers, vibrant nightlife and a thriving art scene. When you arrive, head out for an orientation walk with your leader, then spend the rest of the day exploring Parnu or relax at one of the many spas in town. You’ll spend tonight at your Feature Stay accommodation – a spa hotel which sits directly on the white sand of Parnu Beach. With spa access included in your stay, this is the perfect place for some rest and relaxation.

Included Activities:

Soomaa National Park - Apple farm visit
Parnu - Orientation Walk
Parnu - Hotel Spa Access

Optional Activities:

Parnu - Spa Visit (19 EUR)
Parnu - Parnu Museum (20 EUR)
Soomaa National Park - Riisa Trail - Free

Accommodation:

Hedon Spa & Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Riga

Today, you’ll explore more than 800 years of history in Cesis – one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Baltics. It has remained almost unchanged despite the war and is famous for its medieval castle and park where summer concerts and festivals are held each year, its wooden architecture and a brewery that dates back to 1590. After exploring the town with your leader, continue to rural Ligatne to visit a once top-secret Soviet bunker. Built as shelter in case of nuclear war, it was so secret that locals were unaware of its existence for 30 years until the dissolution of the Soviet Union. From here, you’ll continue to Riga, the largest of the Baltic’s three capital cities. Tonight, you may like to head out with your group for dinner at one of the restaurants in the Old Town.

Included Activities:

Cesis - Orientation Tour
Ligatne – Soviet bunker visit

Accommodation:

Konventa Seta or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Riga

After breakfast, discover the history of Riga on a walking tour of the Old Town. See all the major sights such as Riga Cathedral – the largest medieval church in the Baltics – St Peter’s church, the Swedish Gate and the Gunpowder Tower. On the way to Riga Market, one of the largest markets in Europe, you’ll pass the Freedom Monument which celebrates Latvia’s freedom, independence and sovereignty. Before you sit down for a traditional lunch, explore the market and taste a few local specialities like smoked fish and creamy Latvian cheese. After lunch, toast to your trip with Riga Black Balsam – a herbal liqueur that locals believe can cure anything and everything. This afternoon, you can explore Riga your way. Maybe visit a local museum or head to the neighbourhood known as the Quiet Centre to discover its Art Nouveau architecture, cafes, restaurants, bookstores and more.

Included Activities:

Riga - Walking Tour
Riga - Market Tour + Lunch
Riga - Balsam Tasting

Optional Activities:

Riga - Riverboat Cruise (20 EUR)
Riga - St Peter's Tower (9 EUR)
Riga - Museum of Occupation of Latvia (8 EUR)
Riga - Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum (5 EUR)
Riga - Riga Art Nouveau Center (9 EUR)
Riga - Museum of War - Free

Accommodation:

Konventa Seta or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 6: Klaipeda

Today you’ll raise a glass to the Guinness Book of World Records’ northernmost vineyard in the small town of Sabile. Before you visit the vineyard, stop in at a winery and sample unique local wines like sparkling apple wine, blackcurrant wine and cherry vermouth. From here, you’ll continue to Kuldiga which is known as Nordic Venice. Unlike other towns in the Baltic region, Kuldiga survived the great wars of the 20th century largely unscathed and modern urban developments were mostly built far outside its historic centre. The old town of Kuldiga is an outstanding example of a well-preserved urban settlement, representative of traditional Baltic architecture and urbanism from the 13th to early 20th century. Stop here for lunch, then take a stroll along the main pedestrian street to Ventas Rumba viewpoint. After a day spent exploring Western Latvia, cross the border to Lithuania and spend a relaxing evening in Klaipeda.

Included Activities:

Sabile - Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
Kuldiga - Town Visit

Accommodation:

Victoria Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 7: Klaipeda

After breakfast, take a day trip to explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Curonian Spit National Park – the second-oldest national park in the former Soviet Union. After a quick ferry ride across the lagoon, spend your day exploring fisherman villages, sand dunes and forests – while you still can! Whole villages have been slowly swallowed by the constantly shifting sands. Each village has its own unique design and today, you’ll visit Juodkrante, famous for its lush forest filled with nearly 100 carved wooden sculptures that illustrate Lithuanian folk tales. Look in the distance to see the Russian border as you learn about the amber which has been mined in the National Park since the 19th century. Visit a local amber museum and discover the beauty of this culturally significant stone which locals believe has mystical properties. Learn how amber is processed and try an amber drink. After a day spent surrounded by nature, head back to Klaipeda for dinner at a local restaurant.

Included Activities:

Klaipeda - Curonian Spit Tour
Klaipeda - Hill of Witches
Klaipeda - Amber Museum

Accommodation:

Victoria Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 8: Vilnius

Leave the Baltic coast behind and travel across Lithuania to Trakai, which is home to the impressive 14th-century Trakai Island Castle. Set on a small island in the middle of Lake Galve, this is the only castle in Eastern Europe that is built on an island. Your visit will get off to a delicious start as you learn how to make perfect kybyns – the traditional Lithuanian pastries the area is famous for. After filling up on the hearty pastries filled with mutton and onion and a bowl of hearty soup, head over to the castle grounds to explore. After, you’ll continue to your hotel in Vilnius for the night.

Included Activities:

Trakai - Pastry Making Class and Lunch
Trakai - Castle Tour

Accommodation:

Neringa Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 9: Vilnius

After breakfast, join an expert guide for a city tour of Vilnius. Having once been occupied by Sweden, Poland, France and Russia, each country has influenced this city. Pass through Cathedral Square and the Old Town and learn about the famous Grand Duke Gediminas, the legend of Vilnius' creation and the prestigious history of Vilnius University. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. Maybe visit the Museum of Occupation and Freedom Fights located in a former KGB headquarters building. Or, admire the views from the lofty TV Tower – Lithuania’s tallest building and the location of a history-making event on 13 January 1991, when Lithuania gained independence from the USSR. If you’d like a break from Vilnius’ historic monuments, you can take a walk through some of the charming gardens around the city. Maybe visit the self-proclaimed ‘republic’ of Uzupis, Vilnius's bohemian and artistic district. This evening, join your group for a farewell dinner to remember. Sit down to a seven-course fine dining experience at a family-run, Michelin-listed restaurant set in a historic building in town. This menu will take you on a journey through Lithuania’s culinary history, from the 18th-century Enlightenment to the Renaissance, the Baroque period and the Middle Ages. Raise a glass and toast to the memories you’ve shared!

Included Activities:

Vilnius - City Tour
Vilnius - Historical Gourmet Farewell Dinner

Accommodation:

Neringa Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 10: Vilnius

After breakfast, your Baltic adventure comes to an end. If you would like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.

Optional Activities:

Vilnius - Museum Of Occupations And Freedom Fights (6 EUR)
Vilnius - Gediminas Castle Tower (8 EUR)
Vilnius - National Museum (6 EUR)
Vilnius - University Museum (3 EUR)
Vilnius - TV Tower (16 EUR)

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Reviews

Susan - Traveled, July 2023

The Baltics Premium tour provided invaluable insights into the Baltics both in nature and its history. Highly worth doing and great value for money.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2023

Jessica - Traveled, June 2023

This trip was absolutely phenomenal!! Most of the activities included were absolutely fantastic and something I would have wanted to do if I had designed a trip myself. Having a guide who lived in one of the countries we visited and was intimately knowledgeable about all the areas we travelled to was immeasurably helpful. The balance between activities and free time was great and I liked how the free time always came after a walking tour so you knew a little of the last of the land first. I also appreciated how travel chunks were broken up so we weren't traveling for a ridiculously long time. Meals and accommodations were fantastic and all the beaches were very lovely.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2023

Melissa - Traveled, June 2023

The Baltics are a region that absolutely should be explored. The Intrepid trip allowed me to learn about the history of the region, while also learning about and experiencing life there today. Highly recommend!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2023

Amy - Traveled, June 2023

The itinerary was well balanced between sightseeing and outdoor activities. All of the local guides we had were excellent and enhanced our understanding of the history and culture. The leader, Gundega, was outstanding. She is organized, warm, and very responsive to all questions and concerns. The trip and the Baltics exceeded my expectations and I had a lot of fun!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2023

Elizabeth - Traveled, June 2023

Brilliant trip! The itinerary was great and so was our amazing leader Gundega. Would highly recommend visiting the Baltics on this trip.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2023

Lisa - Traveled, May 2023

What an incredible experience travelling The Baltics was! Each country is so different and has its own specific charm. It was a privilege to be able to travel throughout Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania before they become the next ‘must do’ destinations in Europe - it’s only a matter of time! An absolute beautiful part of the world.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/31/2023

Kate - Traveled, April 2023

This was a great trip that I would recommend, however, be ware that as a premium trip, it has a large amount of free time which suits some travellers but less to others. However, the hotels were great as were the activities and I've come away knowing more about the Baltics than I ever thought I would!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2023

Peter - Traveled, September 2023

A well paced and interesting trip to a region I knew little about. Great accommodation, interesting inclusions and the opportunity to chase personal interests in the generous free times. Leisurely breakfast times and a private minibus meant we were efficient with our use of time and no long days of travelling. Historically and culturally new and enlightening. Loved It.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2023

Harriet - Traveled, August 2023

An excellent trip with a very knowledgeable guide.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2023