Baltic Capitals & Coast Private Tour
Visiting Vilnius Curonian Spit Riga Tallinn Baltic States
Baltic Capitals & Coast Private Tour
Combine the vibrant cultural Baltic capitals of Vilnius, Riga & Tallinn with the coastal charm of the Baltic seaside including the Curonian Spit in Lithuania. Our local drivers & guides will bring your tour to life with tales and anecdotes, a superb tour of Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia.
Tour Highlights
- Exceptional personal guides and drivers
- Can start any day of the year
- Can start in Palanga, Vilnius, Riga or Tallinn to suit your flights
- Choose from 3, 4 or 5 star hotels
- Tailor the itinerary to suit you - add day trips, extra nights or travel on to our other destinations
Day 1 - Arrival to Vilnius
Private Transfer From Vilnius Airport To Your Hotel
Our driver will meet you in the arrivals hall and drive you to your hotel. You will soon be checked in and strolling the picturesque streets of Old Town. Welcome to Vilnius!
Day 2 - Vilnius
Vilnius Walking Tour With Private Guide (3 Hours)
Our English-speaking guide will meet you in your hotel reception and take you for a 3 hour privately guided walking tour of Vilnius. This is a great way to get your bearings on your first day whilst discovering the main sights of Old Town. Our guide will bring Vilnius to life with their knowledge and stories (and hints and tips on where to sightsee independently or to eat and drink!) If you don't fancy walking for 3 hours, you are very welcome to stop at one of the many cafes in the old town and chat with your guide about life in Lithuania, what to see etc. Discover Vilnius at your pace in the company of our local guide - it's the best way.
Day 3 - Vilnius
Trakai Castle & Rumsiskes Private Tour
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast and you will drive out to Trakai. You will visit the iconic island castle and learn about Lithuania's turbulent and triumphant past. Wander along the lakeshore past the wooden villas and souvenir stalls and enjoy a local lunch in a Trakai restaurant (payable locally). After lunch, drive to Rumsiskes - an outstanding open-air ethnographic museum. Historic buildings from all over Lithuania have been brought here to preserve the traditional culture of the regions and present the history of Lithuanian traditional life. Late afternoon, return to Vilnius.
Alternative Day Trips from Vilnius?
Choose what you want to see and experience in Lithuania and we always welcome special requests!
Day 4 - Vilnius to Klaipeda
Vilnius To Klaipeda (Via Cold War Museum)
Our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Klaipeda. On they way you will visit the fascinating Cold War Museum at Plokstine (a former secret Soviet missile base).
Day 5 - Klaipeda
The Magic Of The Curonian Spit Private Tour
Discover the Curonian Spit with a local guide, they will be driving their car so you can cover many of the sights along the Curonian Spit. Of course, there will be lots of opportunities to explore like a local, with their inside knowledge! Visiting this unique place in Lithuania is a memorable experience. It is rather like stepping into another land, one of sandy dunes, pine trees, fishing villages and folklore.
Day 6 - Klaipeda to Riga
Klaipeda To Riga (Via Hill Of Crosses & Rundale Palace) Private Transfer
Our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Klaipeda and drive you to Riga. On the way you will have a short stop at the iconic Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, a unique and extremely emotive monument to Lithuania's history. Afterwards you will stop to visit the impressive Rundale Palace and have a short tour of the palace.
* If you would like longer to experience the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace, we highly recommend an extra night stay in a boutique manor house hotel or rural hotel nearby. Please ask us for details.
Day 7 - Riga
Riga 3 Hour Private Walking Tour
Our local guide will meet you in the hotel reception and take you for a privately guided 3-hour walking tour of Riga. Explore the Old Town, Art Nouveau area and get local insights on the best places to eat & drink in Riga! Be sure to mention any specific interests you have - we may have some valuable recommendations or contacts (we like to make things happen!)
Day 8 - Riga
Sigulda & Cesis (Gauja National Park) Private Day Trip
A charming day trip with our driver-guide exploring the Gauja National Park area of Latvia. On this day trip you will experience: Cesis: a quaint medieval town with castle and parkland Sigulda: home to more Latvian castles with stories to tell, but for those wanting to see something a little different there is also a bobsleigh, a cable car across the valley, local life and scenic hiking in the local area. As always, we will go at your pace and we can stop for a coffee break along the way if needed. On our way back to Riga we will go via Turaida and Ragane to appreciate the landscape of our 'Latvian Switzerland'. Time permitting, when we arrive back to Riga we will stop for a short walk in the Art Nouveau district before returning to your hotel.
Alternative Day Trips from Riga?
Choose what you want to see and experience in Latvia and we always welcome special requests!
Day 9 - Riga to Tallinn
Riga to Tallinn (Via Parnu) Private Transfer
Our driver-guide will pick you up and drive you to Tallinn. On the way you have a 2 hour stop in Parnu. This is an independent stop; our driver-guide will show you where the main area is and then you are free to explore the town, or enjoy lunch in one of the excellent cafes or restaurants. If you want something a bit special we can arrange for you to have lunch at a splendid Art Nouveau Villa - this is a real treat!
Day 10 - Tallinn
Tallinn 3 Hour Walking Tour With Private Guide
Our guide will meet you at your hotel reception and take you for a 3 hour walking tour of Tallinn old town. This is a great way to get your bearings and ask any questions about your stay in Tallinn, maybe you want to learn some basic words, get some tips on good cafes, or learn how to use public transport - our guide will be pleased to help!
Day 11 - Tallinn
Lahemaa National Park Private Tour
Today your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you for a privately guided day trip to Lahemaa - one of Europe's biggest national parks. You will visit a selection of the following places according to weather and time: Palmse manor house, Altja fisherman's village, Käsmu village and peninsula, Viinistu art museum and Viru bog walking trail.
* We also offer the option to have lunch at the charming 'Mer Mer' home restaurant in Lahemaa national park. Or if you like cooking, you can participate in a cookery lesson with the chef who specialises in Mediterranean cuisine, usually with an Estonian twist. If interested, please ask us for details.
Alternative Day Trips from Tallinn?
Choose what you want to see and experience in Estonia and we always welcome special requests!
Day 12 - End of your tour
Transfer From Your Hotel to Tallinn Airport
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Tallinn airport.
- From 2,477 EUR per person = based on two people sharing a double/twin room in 4* hotels
- All of our private tours are tailored to suit each client so the final price is dependent on your preferences, travel dates & availability. Contact us for a quote.
- Everything about this tailor-made private tour can be altered to suit you.
- For groups of friends we can offer a discount, so please ask us about this.
- If you want to visit a particular place or event - we can arrange this.
- This tour does not include flights - you can book your own or we can do this for you.
- Contact us to discuss your travel plans.
A wonderful travel/learning experience visiting Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia!
To the Baltic Holidays Team, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for a wonderful travel/learning experience visiting Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia! The quality of the guides is exceptional! Each one brought knowledge, passion, pride of their country with enthusiasm and excitement about sharing with us. Their communication skills, friendliness and willingness to share their family stories as related to their countries history of occupation and freedom. This one on one interaction was the highlight of our trip! The itinerary was just right for us with a nice mix of guided versus independent time. The planning team at Baltic Holidays were most helpful from start to finish. We appreciate the suggested itineraries, flexibility of dates and response to emails in timely manner. This trip exceeding our expectations!! Thank you!!
Private tour of the Baltic Capitals, S Shulz & R Perry, June 2019
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