The Baltic Journey (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)

Arrive in Tallinn, where your private driver will meet you in the airport arrivals hall, assist with your luggage and transfer you to Swissôtel Tallinn. Settle into your Grand Room with harbour views and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Centrally located, the hotel provides an excellent base from which to begin discovering the Estonian capital, with views extending towards the medieval Old Town and Gulf of Finland.

Discover Tallinn on a private three-hour tour combining driving with a walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town. See the city walls and historic towers before continuing to Kadriorg Palace, the Song Festival Grounds, the Gulf of Finland and the ruins of Pirita Convent. On foot, explore the Upper and Lower Town, passing Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St Mary’s Cathedral and St Olaf’s Church before reaching Town Hall Square. Afterwards, depart for Riga, pausing near the castle of Laitse Loss en route, before checking into Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga.

Begin with a private exploration of Riga, travelling by car past landmarks including the National Theatre, Latvian National Opera and Freedom Monument before continuing on foot through the historic centre. Discover St Peter’s Church, Dome Square, the House of the Blackheads, Swedish Gate, Powder Tower and the Three Brothers among the architectural highlights. Later, leave Riga for Vilnius on a private transfer, stopping for an hour at magnificent Rundāle Palace, one of Latvia’s great Baroque residences, before continuing into Lithuania and checking into the Radisson Blu Astorija Hotel.

Explore Vilnius on a privately guided tour, beginning with the Baroque Church of St Peter and St Paul before travelling along lively Gediminas Avenue. Visit Three Crosses Hill for panoramic views and continue on foot through the Old Town, taking in Vilnius University, Town Hall Square, St Anne’s Church and the historic Gates of Dawn. In the afternoon, journey to lake-filled Trakai to explore its imposing Gothic island castle, once associated with Grand Duke Vytautas. Afterwards, enjoy free time with the opportunity to sample traditional Karaim pastries before returning to Vilnius.

Enjoy breakfast and a final morning in Vilnius before checking out of your hotel. Your private driver will meet you in the lobby and transfer you directly to Vilnius International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your compact journey through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to a close. In just five days, the itinerary connects three distinctive Baltic capitals with medieval Old Towns, Baroque palaces, historic landmarks and the lakeside beauty of Trakai.