Lets go on an adventure on this Baltic bus tour from Vilnius to Helsinki. Travel through charming landscapes, visit historic cities, and experience diverse cultures along the way. The journey includes stops in Riga and Tallinn before a ferry ride across the Baltic Sea to Finland's vibrant capital, Helsinki. A perfect mix of sightseeing, culture, and adventure!
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Arrival in Vilnius, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.
Vilnius Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in LakeGalve. In the evening enjoy an optional Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele.
3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 45.00 ppLithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele: EUR 50.00 pp
Vilnius - Riga Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.
Riga - Jurmala - Riga
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. The walking tour of the morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the FreedomMonument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.
4-hour excursion to Jurmala with City Museum: EUR 40.00 ppOrgan music concert at Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00
Sigulda
After we got acquainted with Riga, we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life.
4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 60.00 pp3-hour excursion to Ethnographical Open-Air Museum: EUR 45.00pp
Riga - Tallinn
The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the HotelRadisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.
Tallinn
Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing 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. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art Museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.
3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 45.00 ppMedieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 50.00 pp
Tallinn - Helsinki
This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the vonPahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16 th century Vihula Manor and the VodkaMuseum. After lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar.
6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 80.00 pp3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: EUR 65.00 pp
Helsinki
Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, acultural treasure which construction was started in the 18 th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors.
Departure from Helsinki
Optional transfer to the airport.
