Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to the hotel (not included). Check- in at the hotel. Welcome meeting with your tour leader in the hotel lobby.

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Tilto

Vilnius – Trakai (kayak 3 km / 2 miles) -Vilnius Vilnius is known for its more than 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St. Anna’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Tilto

Vilnius – Kernave (hike ~5 km/3milles) – Klaipeda In the morning we are transfered to Kernave, just a short drive (~40 km) from Vilnius to Kernave. We will hike a 5-km trail in Neris Regional Park to see the picturesque backcountry and visit historical sites. Discover mysterious fort hills and traces of ancient settlements dating back to 9000 years B.C. Walkthrough UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. In the afternoon, transfer to the Lithuania coastal city Klaipeda. Klaipeda first became a part of Lithuania in 1923 and has a long history as a German town called Memel. The walking tour takes us to the Old Town with its narrow cobblestone streets and old guild houses, and we visit the Theatre Square and the Aennchen von Tharau.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bohema

Curonian Spit (bike ~60 km/40 miles) Curonian Spit is a thin stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. After crossing the lagoon we do a Curonian Spit biking tour where we see small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. Leisurely strolling the cycling path you can spend your day at the beach, visiting fisherman’s settlements and late afternoon make the way back to your hotel with bike. Cycling distance from Klaipeda to Juodkrante and back to Klaipeda approx. 60 km.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bohema

Klaipeda – Samogitia - Riga From Klaipeda, we continue to the Samogitia National Park that in Lithuanian is called "Žemaitija"(lowlands), to see the picturesque Lake Plateliai. After that, we continue to Siauliai and Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania where till nowadays are erected hundreds of thousands of crosses. And after that, we head to Latvia and reach Riga in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Rixwell Hotel Konventa Sēta

Riga– Jurmala– Riga (optional bike ~30 km/ 20 miles) Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. Riga's walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. Afternoon we take the train to Jurmala. You have the opportunity to join an optional bike tour in the vibrant seaside town. In the mid-19th-century holidaymakers began escaping the city to relax in Jurmala it developed as a resort, often called the ‘’Northern Riviera”. We will cycle along a pine-covered dune, see expressive wooden architecture, modern villas, and endless sandy beaches. We stop for a swim at one of the 11 established swimming areas before we take the train back to Riga.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Rixwell Hotel Konventa Sēta

Riga – Gauja National park (hike~5 km/3 miles, optional kayaking~3 km/ 1.5 miles) - Cēsis In the morning we drive to Sigulda to enter the Gauja National park, and hike approx. 5 km. After, we take the cable car to enjoy picturesque views over the Gauja Valley. Inspired by the beauty of the park we enjoy nature on our leisure. Or we offer you an optional kayaking tour in the river Gauja to see the sandstone cliffs and outcrops. In the afternoon we continue to Cesis. We get acquainted with its old town and medieval castle on a walking tour. Later we offer an optional local food and wine degustation from Lígatne winery and visit “Anfabrika” rocks and cellars, they are 17 m high, beautiful reddish cliffs. There are several rectangular holes in the foot – these were cellars that were abandoned a long time ago.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: HOTEL CĒSIS restorāns

Cēsis– Soomaa National park (hike ~5 km/ 3 miles) – Tallinn The tour continues from Cesis to Estonia, and we drive (~150 km) to Soomaa National park in the wetlands of Estonia and walk the great swamp on the wooden path (~5 km). In the afternoon out of the wilderness to the capital head next and arrive in Tallinn in the afternoon. Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquility and modern urban life. Tallinn walking tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: GO Hotel Snelli

Optional Lahemaa National Park tour (hike ~5 km / 3 miles) (not included.) On our last day we offer an optional Lahemaa National Park tour. We explore the Estonian countryside that is home to towering pine forests, picturesque coastline, and mysterious bogs. We will take you to the biggest natural waterfall in Estonia. Also, we see the hidden old manor houses of Sagadi and visit the Forest museum, where is been displayed the role that nature plays in local lives. We visit romantic little coastal villages like Käsmu and Altja. Hike through the Viru bog on the wooden trail over the wetland. And return to Tallinn late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: GO Hotel Snelli

After breakfast, optional transfer to the airport (not included).

Meals: Breakfast