BALTIC COUNTRIES 2026

Breakfast. We will start the day with a visit to the Old Town, one of the largest and best-preserved medieval quarters in Eastern Europe and also one of the longest in Europe. It covers 3.6 km² of built-up area and is home to nearly 1,500 historic buildings. Although Vilnius is renowned for its Baroque architecture, the Old Town also features outstanding examples of Gothic, Renaissance and Art Deco styles. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Today, the Lithuanian capital is considered one of the cities with the strongest character in Eastern Europe.We will tour the city’s most emblematic landmarks, beginning with the Synagogue of the Jewish Quarter, one of the most important in Europe at the end of the 19th century. We will also visit the magnificent Cathedral, with its striking neoclassical façade; the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, built from 1668 on the site where Milda, the pagan goddess of love, was once worshipped and considered one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in the city; and the Church of St. Nicholas, the oldest church in Lithuania.We will end the morning with a visit to the “Republic of Užupis”, a picturesque district near the Old Town that was declared an “Independent Republic” by its residents—mostly artists—who have endowed it with its own constitution, passports and independence day. Lunch at leisure.In the afternoon, we will depart to visit Trakai Castle, located about 30 km from Vilnius. It was the capital of Lithuania during the Middle Ages and the seat of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The area has been declared a National Park for both the natural beauty of its lakes and its historical significance. The impressive castle dates back to the 13th century and stands on a small island in the middle of an idyllic lake, whose waters reflect its imposing red-brick walls and slender towers. Return to Vilnius, transfer and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast. Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former member of the Hanseatic League. It is the capital and largest city of Latvia and, in fact, the largest city in the Baltic States, home to more than one third of Latvia’s population, with over 700,000 inhabitants. It is also the main cultural, educational, financial, commercial and industrial center of the Baltic Sea region.In the morning, we will visit the Central Market, the largest market in the Baltic States and one of the largest in Europe. Opened in 1930, it was the largest architectural project in interwar Latvia. This impressive complex consists of five large Art Nouveau–style halls located in the heart of Riga.We will continue discovering the largest and most cosmopolitan of the Baltic capitals. Riga has been the capital of an independent Latvia since 1991. The city has regained its former splendor and has therefore been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will explore its Old Town, the Convent and Hospital of the Holy Spirit, as well as its oldest civic buildings, such as the House of the Black Heads, headquarters of the famous Brotherhood of captains and merchants. We will also visit the Riga Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the Baltic States, a Gothic masterpiece built in 1211.We will end the morning with a visit to the Art Nouveau District, which boasts the world’s largest collection of Art Nouveau buildings, covering 475 hectares of Riga’s historic center and the surrounding neighborhoods. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, we will head to Jūrmala, the most important and traditional seaside resort in the Baltic States. Its vast 33 km-long sandy beach is bordered by dense pine forests. Transfer to the hotel and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure to the Gauja Valley National Park, one of the most beautiful natural areas in Northern Europe, with its rivers, streams, dense forests and mysterious caves. It was founded in 1973 to protect the region’s flora and fauna. We will continue with a visit to Turaida Castle, built in 1214 by the Order of the Sword and once used as the residence of the Archbishop of Riga. In 1776 it was left in ruins after a devastating fire, and after two centuries of abandonment, restoration work began in 1970, managing to partially restore its former splendor. We will also visit the wooden church of Vidzeme and the Livonian Cemetery. Our tour continues with a visit to the Gutmanis Caves, where the most famous legends of Livonian history originated, and where we can see inscriptions and paintings decorating the cave walls since the 17th century. We will end today’s visits in Pärnu. This coastal town, located about 130 km south of Tallinn, is known as the “summer capital” of Estonia due to the lively atmosphere that fills the city during the summer months. We will then continue to Tallinn. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

Breakfast. Free day or optional excursion to Helsinki. We will take advantage of our proximity to the capital of Finland to board a ferry and spend the day in Helsinki. Known as the “Pearl of the Baltic,” the city truly lives up to its name with the charm of its streets, its attractive urban architecture, and its views over the Baltic Sea. We will begin by visiting the Orthodox Cathedral, built of red brick and crowned with golden and green domes, which seems to transport visitors to Russia. We will then continue to Senate Square, surrounded by the city’s most emblematic buildings and home to the majestic Tuomiokirkko Lutheran Cathedral. Its giant columns, enormous doors and light green domes decorated with stars make it simply spectacular. We will continue with visits to the Parliament and the Temppeliaukio Church, a church built directly into the rock. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, we will visit the Harbor Market, the largest in all of Finland, where we will find the finest Finnish gastronomic products. Finally, we will take the ferry back to Tallinn. Transfer to the hotel and overnight accommodation.