Baltic Start to Finnish - 10 days

Baltic Start to Finnish - 10 days

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Baltic Start to Finnish - 10 days

10 Days Starting in Vilnius and ending in Helsinki

Visiting: Vilnius, Hill of Crosses, Riga Old Town, Riga, Pärnu, Tallinn, Helsinki

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2420/BSTF

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 31

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

Children welcome on these tours. 5 years and up. Although if you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4, we can accept the booking. Children between 5-11 will pay 50% of the adult price. No upper age limit but please just use your best judgem

Tour operated in:
English
From:
$1955
$1466 (USD) Operator discount: -$489 -25%

NB: Prices correct on 08-May-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Discover the best of the Baltics and the Finnish capital Helsinki on this exciting 10 day tour. Starting in the charming Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, travel north via the revered Hill of Crosses to Latvia and Estonia. Take in the highlights of the three Baltic capitals, including Riga's beautiful archtecture and Tallinn's picturesque Old Town, complete with Medieval buildings and Gothic spires. End your adventure exploring the vibrant seaside city of Helsinki.

Highlights

  • Vilnius - Journey through the beautiful old town, making stops at the Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St Anna's Church, the Old University and the Gate of Dawn

  • Riga - Uncover the highlights of Riga, visiting the Castle, Dome Cathedral, St Peter's Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers and more

  • Tallinn - Explore the enchanting medieval Old Town and see Toompea Castle - now the home of the Estonian Parliament

  • Rundale Palace - Marvel at this magnificent palace, a former summer residence of the Duke of Courland

  • Siauliai - Marvel at the Hill of Crosses, one of the holiest sites of Catholic Lithuania, where over 200,000 wooden crosses have been erected on a small hill

  • Helsinki - Discover the sleek & stylish design of the city which is coupled with magnificent architecture as we visit the Lutheran Cathedral, Mannerheim Street and the famous Church-in-the-Rock

  • Parnu - Take a stroll around this beautiful Estonian summer resort town

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Vilnius

Location: Vilnius

Meals Included: No Meals

Upon arrival at Vilnius airport you'll be met and transferred to our hotel in the heart of the Lithuania's capital. The rest of the day is at free for you to independently explore. A welcome meeting will be held this evening, in the lobby, at approx 7pm.

Day 2 : Vilnius

Location: Vilnius

Meals Included: Breakfast

Historic Vilnius is home to over 1200 medieval buildings and 48 churches and this morning we explore the Old Town on a guided tour and discover some of the highlights of this captivating city, which dates back to the early 14th century. Starting with a visit to Vilnius Cathedral, built in 1783, we then continuing to Gediminas Tower, a small castle that has withstood many attacks over the years. We'll also visit the Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn.
This afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure or join an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania. Here you'll visit the magnificent Trakai Castle which stands on an island in Lake Galve.
This evening there's an optional folklore dinner at a 19th Century style restaurant .

Day 3 : Hill Of Crosses

Location: Hill of Crosses

Meals Included: Breakfast

Vilnius - Riga (Latvia). Today we travel to Riga, stopping en route to visit the revered Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace. The Hill of Crosses is a striking pilgrimage site, located in Northern Lithuania, where over 100,000 crosses of varying sizes have been placed on a small hill. Crossing into Latvia we continue our journey north to the magnificent Rundale Palace, built for the Duke of Courland. Started in 1736 and completed in 1768 this Baroque palace is surrounded by manicured gardens. After a guided tour of the palace we travel across the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to Riga, arriving in the capital late afternoon.

Day 4 : Riga Old Town

Location: Riga Old Town

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we explore Estonia's charming capital, Riga. Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, it is the largest of the three Baltic capitals. On a walking tour of the city we take in some of the Old Town's beautiful architecture and multi-coloured buildings. Our first stop is Riga Castle which sits on the banks of the River Daugava. Next we'll visit the Dome Cathedral and St Peters Church. Continuing on we'll explore the areas that are home to the Three Brothers as well as the Large and Small Guild buildings.
This afternoon is free for you to explore Riga independently. Alternatively you can join an optional excursion to Jurmala, a vibrant Latvian seaside resort, famed for it's sandy beaches and pretty wooden architecture.
This evening there is an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Day 5 : Riga

Location: Riga

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today offers free time to further explore Riga independently or you can discover medieval Latvia on an optional morning excursion to stunning Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. Hear 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 returning Riga.
This afternoon there's an optional trip to the Riga Motor Museum, with its impressive collection of vintage cars, and this evening there is an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Three.

Day 6 : Parnu

Location: Pärnu

Meals Included: Breakfast

Riga - Parnu - Tallinn (Estonia). We continue along the coastal highway this morning, crossing the border into Estonia and making our way to the beautiful summer resort town of Parnu. We enjoy a short tour of Parnu before making our way through the lush forests of Northern Estonia. Arriving into Tallinn this afternoon the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 7 : Tallinn

Location: Tallinn

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we embark on a sightseeing tour of the third Baltic capital. This picturesque city is a delightful blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The beautiful Old Town is a friendly, bustling place during the summer months with locals and tourists sampling the many fantastic cafes, galleries and shops. Starting at Toompea Castle we make our way to the Dome Church and onward to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built between 1894 and 1900 in a typical Russian Revival style. Then we visit the striking, medieval Old Town Hall which dates back to the early 1400's.
This afternoon is free to explore Tallinn independently or you may wish to join an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and a visit to the KUMU, the award winning new Estonian art museum.
This evening an optional medieval dinner will be offered at the 'Maikrahv' restaurant.

Day 8 : Tallinn To Helsinki

Location: Tallinn, Helsinki

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tallinn - Helsinki. This morning there's an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum. After a break for lunch we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki. Enjoy the scenery en route as we travel through the Finnish archipelago en route to Finland's seaside capital. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel.

Day 9 : Helsinki

Location: Helsinki

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we explore Helsinki, the green and lively Finnish capital. Our guided tour takes us around the harbours and Senate Square with its Lutheran Cathedral, we will also see the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall and the Sibelius Monument before visiting the famous Church-in-the-Rock.
In the afternoon there's an optional excursion to the 18th century Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural gem set on an island. For the final night of our tour there's an optional Finnish dinner at Restaurant Salve.

Day 10 : Helsinki

Location: Helsinki

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our tour ends after breakfast today with an included transfer to the airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 star hotels

  • 9 nights 4 star hotels

  • 9 breakfasts

  • One arrival transfer on Day 1 and One departure transfer on Day 10 included per booking

  • Sightseeing tours of Tallinn, Vilnius, Rundale Palace, Riga and Helsinki

  • Escorted by a bi-lingual English and German speaking tour leader, with English speaking guides for city tours

  • Entrance to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, the Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and the Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki

  • All relevant transportation in private modern vehicles

  • One way ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki (2nd class)

  • Porterage at hotels

  • Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

  • Items of a personal nature and additional meals

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Check out our Q&As

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    International flights and visas are not included.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Calvin  

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I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

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    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 300 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.