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8 days Warsaw and the Baltic States



Set out from Warsaw to explore the Baltic States, including the capitals Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, and stylish, vibrant cafe societies with fascinating history. For more great rates and dates, call your Travel Planner.


Day Location Description
1 Welcome to Warsaw On arrival at Warsaw Airport, your transfers depart for your hotel at 10:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Relax and settle in before joining your Tour Director at 18:00. Your Welcome Dinner is at Restaurant Zapiecek, an authentic local restaurant full of Polish charm and serving delicious traditional meals accompanied with wine. Hotel: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel. Meals: Dinner with Wine
2 Exploring the Proud Polish Capital of Warsaw (Relaxed Start) A Local Expert will show you how well the Polish capital was restored after almost complete obliteration during World War II. This incredible restoration can be credited to the amazing detail of Canaletto’s paintings! Pass the tiered Palace of Culture and stroll through Łazienki Park to the Chopin Memorial. Take a moment to reflect at the Ghetto Heroes Monument. Then walk to the Market Square in the Old Town. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Don’t miss the chance to visit Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King Sobieski, known as Victor of Vienna. Perhaps attend an exclusive private recital of Chopin music by a celebrated Polish pianist? Hotel: Sheraton Warsaw Hotel. Meals: Buffet Breakfast
3 Vilnius, Venerable Capital of Lithuania Pass lakeside Augustów and Suwalki on a scenic drive through Masuria, a region richly endowed with lakes and vast forests. Cross into Lithuania and continue to the capital city of Vilnius. Hotel: Radisson Blu Astorija, Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with wine.
4 Vilnius and the Island Castle of Trakai (Relaxed Start) Sightseeing with a Local Expert starts at the Baroque church of St. Peter and St. Paul before moving on to see the neo-classical cathedral. Join a Local Expert for a leisurely walk through the Old Town. See the Jesuit University, the Gates of Dawn and the former Soviet KGB headquarters, a reminder of grim and relatively recent events. A highlight of our travels will be your visit to the fortified island castle of Trakai, originally built in the 13th century and now restored to all its glory. Hotel: Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel Meals: Buffet Breakfast
5 Siauliai and the Art-Nouveau Nirvana of Riga Head north to visit the unusual ‘Votive Hill of Crosses' near Siauliai, the symbol of resistance against the Soviet occupation. Continue your escorted journey to the Latvian capital of Riga, a melange of Teutonic-inspired spires, stylish cocktail lounges and some of the world's most remarkable art nouveau architecture. Hotel: Pullman Riga Old Town. Meals: Buffet Breakfast
6 Riga Sightseeing and on to Tallinn Explore Riga’s Old Town with your Local Expert, visit the Domkirk and see the city walls, the House of the Three Brothers and the castle of the Livonian Knights. Your travels continue along the shores of the Gulf of Riga and across the Estonian border to reach Tallinn, hailed by travel aficionados as the New Prague. Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia Meals: Buffet Breakfast
7 Surrender to the Magic of Tallinn (Relaxed Start) With a Local Expert, drift back through 800 years of history as you amble through the cobbled streets of the Old Town – a scene straight out of a fairytale. Visit the market square with its old German weighing house, pharmacy and Town Hall. The energetic can walk up Toompea Hill to the castle and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Then enjoy some time to browse Tallinn's shops, famous for fine amber and silver jewellery. Join your travelling companions at a local restaurant for your Celebration Dinner. Toast your trip as you savour a freshly-prepared meal, rich with traditional flavours and accompanied with wine. Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
8 Depart Tallinn Departure transfers arrive at Tallinn Airport at 05:00 & 10:00. Buffet Breakfast