Capitals Journey of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia & Finland – 10 Days
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- Duration
- 10 days
- Guiding Style
- Fully Guided
- Hotel Rating
- 4 Star Hotels
- Start / End
- Vilnius → Helsinki
- Group Size
- Min 1 / Max 40
- Physical Rating
- Easy Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Highlights
This 10-day journey links four capitals across the Baltic and Nordic region — from the medieval streets of Vilnius and the solemn Hill of Crosses, through the baroque grandeur of Rundale Palace and the historic landmarks of Riga, to the perfectly preserved medieval jewel of Tallinn, before crossing the Finnish archipelago by ferry to Helsinki.
With a fully guided experience, centrally located 4-star hotels, a welcome reception, key entrance fees and a Tallinn–Helsinki ferry crossing included, and a rich menu of optional excursions, this tour offers an efficient exploration of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland.
- Arrive in Vilnius with optional airport transfer service and join a welcome meeting to kick off the journey
- Guided panoramic and walking tour of Vilnius Old Town, taking in the Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, and historic churches
- Optional excursion to Trakai Castle and an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner
- Visit the Hill of Crosses, one of Lithuania's most sacred Catholic pilgrimage sites, on the way to Latvia
- Guided visit to the magnificent Rundale Palace — the former royal summer residence — followed by the rolling hills of Southern Latvia en route to Riga
- Walking tour of Riga's Art Nouveau district and Old Town, covering Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Guilds, and the Freedom Monument
- Optional excursions in Riga including Jurmala beach resort and an organ concert at the Dome Cathedral
- Optional exploration of Gauja National Park and Sigulda, home to the Turaida Castle ruins and the Castle of the Knights of the Sword
- Travel via Parnu, Estonia's summer resort, through the forested landscapes of North Estonia to Tallinn
- Guided tour of Tallinn's Old Town — one of Europe's best-preserved medieval city centers — covering Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, and the Great Guild Hall
- Visit Lahemaa National Park and its manor estates before crossing the Finnish archipelago by ferry to Helsinki
- Guided tour of Helsinki, including Senate Square, the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, the Sibelius Monument, and the Church-in-the-Rock, with an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress
- 9 nights in centrally located 4-star hotels with daily buffet breakfast, welcome reception, and personalised welcome package included
10-Day Capitals Journey Itinerary
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Day 1
Welcome to Vilnius
You arrive in Vilnius and transfer to your hotel — an optional airport transfer is available for an extra fee. Check in, then join the welcome meeting in the evening to meet your guide and group.
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Day 2
Exploring Vilnius & Optional Trakai Tour
This morning your guide leads a panoramic tour of Vilnius, followed by a walk through Old Town to see the Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, and the city's historic churches. In the afternoon you can join an optional excursion to Trakai Castle (not included).
In the evening, an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner is available (not included).
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Day 3
Vilnius to Riga via Hill of Crosses & Rundale Palace
After breakfast, the coach departs for Riga. The first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of Lithuania's most sacred Catholic pilgrimage sites, followed by a guided tour of Rundale Palace, the former royal summer residence, after crossing into Latvia. From there you continue through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia, arriving in Riga by late afternoon.
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Day 4
Discovering Riga's Historic Landmarks
This morning you walk through Riga's Art Nouveau district and Old Town to see Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Guilds, and the Freedom Monument. In the afternoon you can choose an optional visit to Jurmala beach resort or an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral (not included).
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Day 5
Optional Exploration: Gauja National Park, Sigulda
This morning you can join an optional tour to Gauja National Park and Sigulda to see the Turaida Castle ruins and the Castle of the Knights of the Sword (not included). The rest of the day is free — take some time to explore Riga at your own pace.
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Day 6
Riga to Tallinn via Parnu
After breakfast, the coach travels the coastal highway to Parnu for a short tour of the Estonian summer resort. From there you continue inland through the forests of North Estonia, arriving in Tallinn in the early afternoon to check in at your hotel.
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Day 7
Explore Tallinn's History
This morning a guided tour takes you through Tallinn's medieval walls to Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, and the Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon you can join an optional visit to Kadriorg Park and the KUMU Art Museum, or an optional medieval dinner at a local restaurant (not included).
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Day 8
Lahemaa National Park, Vihula Manor & Ferry to Helsinki
This morning you head to Lahemaa National Park, with optional visits to the Palmse, Sagadi, and Vihula manor estates and the Vodka Museum (not included). After lunch, you return to Tallinn and board the ferry to Helsinki, crossing the Finnish archipelago.
On arrival in Helsinki, you transfer to your hotel and check in.
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Day 9
Discover Helsinki
This morning a guided tour covers Helsinki's harbours, Senate Square and its Lutheran Cathedral, Mannerheim Street, the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, the Sibelius Monument, and the Church-in-the-Rock. In the afternoon you can join an optional excursion to the Suomenlinna Fortress, an 18th-century island fortress in the harbor (not included).
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Day 10
Departure from Helsinki
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. An optional transfer to Helsinki Airport is available for an additional fee.
What's Included
Accommodation
- 9 overnights at centrally located 4-star hotels – bed & breakfast basis
Guided Tours & Activities
- Professional tour guide throughout the entire tour
- Service of English and German-speaking tour escort on all tours
- Optional service of Italian and Spanish-speaking tour escort on all tours
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
- Personalised welcome package
- Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, the Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, and Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki
Transport
- Service of first-class motor coaches or first-class minivans throughout the itinerary
- Ferry ticket Tallinn–Helsinki, one-way (2nd class)
Meals
- 9 buffet breakfasts (daily breakfast throughout the stay)
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Pre & post tour accommodation
- Optional experiences
- Other activities and services not listed under Included
- City tax (payable directly at the hotel)
Additional Information
- You will receive an e-ticket for this tour.
- This tour operates year-round, subject to availability.
- The itinerary description also highlights optional tours available for an extra charge.
- Optional extras available on this tour include:
- Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva: EUR 57 (private car, 1–3 persons) / EUR 67 (private minivan, 4–7 persons)
- 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 52 pp
- Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele: EUR 52 pp
- 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 62 pp
- 3-hour excursion to the Ethnographical Open-Air Museum: EUR 47 pp
- Organ music concert at Dome Cathedral: EUR 42 pp
- 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR 47 pp
- 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 57 pp
- Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 62 pp
- 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 82 pp
- 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: EUR 67 pp
- Transfer Helsinki to airport: EUR 102 (private car, 1–3 persons) / EUR 132 (private minivan, 4–7 persons)
- Half board at hotels (7 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea, days 1–7): EUR 287 pp
- The sequence of the tour may change depending on the departure date.
- Tour reference code: 202947
Dates & Availability
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes 9 nights accommodation in centrally located 4-star hotels, a professional English and German-speaking tour escort throughout, 9 buffet breakfasts, a welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice, a personalised welcome package, entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, the Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, and Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki, a one-way ferry ticket from Tallinn to Helsinki (2nd class), and service of first-class motor coaches or minivans throughout the itinerary.
The tour starts in Vilnius, Lithuania, and ends in Helsinki, Finland. Airport transfers are not included in the base price but are available as optional extras for an additional fee.
A local guide leads a panoramic city tour followed by a walk through Vilnius Old Town, taking in the Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, and the city's historic churches. An optional excursion to Trakai Castle is available, as well as an optional traditional Lithuanian dinner.
The Hill of Crosses is one of Lithuania's most sacred Catholic pilgrimage sites, visited on the journey from Vilnius to Riga before crossing into Latvia.
Rundale Palace is a baroque palace in southern Latvia, formerly the royal summer residence. A guided tour of the palace is included in the itinerary on Day 3.
The walking tour covers Riga's Art Nouveau district and Old Town, including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Guilds, and the Freedom Monument. Optional excursions include Jurmala beach resort, an organ concert at the Dome Cathedral, and a trip to Gauja National Park and Sigulda.
The guided Tallinn tour takes you through the medieval city walls to Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, and the Great Guild Hall. Optional afternoon activities include a visit to Kadriorg Park and the KUMU Art Museum, or a medieval dinner at a local restaurant.
On Day 8 you visit Lahemaa National Park, with the option to explore the Palmse, Sagadi, and Vihula manor estates and the Vodka Museum. You then return to Tallinn and board the ferry to Helsinki, crossing the Finnish archipelago, with a one-way 2nd class ferry ticket included.
The guided tour of Helsinki covers the harbours, Senate Square and its Lutheran Cathedral, Mannerheim Street, the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, the Sibelius Monument, and the Church-in-the-Rock. An optional excursion to the Suomenlinna Fortress, an 18th-century island fortress in the harbor, is also available.
A wide range of optional extras are available, including: airport transfers in Vilnius (from EUR 57) and Helsinki (from EUR 102), a 3-hour excursion to Trakai Castle (EUR 52 pp), a Lithuanian dinner at Senoji Trobele (EUR 52 pp), a 4-hour Gauja National Park excursion (EUR 62 pp), an Ethnographical Open-Air Museum visit (EUR 47 pp), an organ concert at Dome Cathedral (EUR 42 pp), a 4-hour Jurmala excursion (EUR 47 pp), a Kadriorg Park and KUMU visit (EUR 57 pp), a medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv (EUR 62 pp), a 6-hour Lahemaa National Park excursion (EUR 82 pp), a water bus excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress (EUR 67 pp), and half board at hotels for days 1–7 (EUR 287 pp).
The tour uses centrally located 4-star hotels throughout in Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, and Helsinki.
The tour starts from US $1,692 per person, reduced from the standard price of US $2,115 — a saving of 20%. Price varies by departure date and hotel category selected.