Baltic Start to Finnish

About this trip

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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   Day 1 · VilniusVilnius

   

   You'll be picked up from Vilnius airport and driven to your hotel in the city centre. The rest of the day is yours to wander around as you like. There's a welcome meeting in the hotel lobby around 7pm.

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   Day 2 · VilniusVilnius Tour

   A guided tour takes you through Vilnius's Old Town, where over 1200 medieval buildings and 48 churches span back to the 14th century. You'll see Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne's Church, the Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon is free, or you can join an optional trip to Trakai Castle.

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   Day 3 · VilniusHill Of Crosses

   

   You travel north towards Riga, stopping at the Hill of Crosses in Northern Lithuania—a pilgrimage site with over 100,000 crosses planted on a small hill. In Latvia, you visit Rundale Palace, a Baroque mansion built between 1736 and 1768 for the Duke of Courland, then continue to Riga, arriving late afternoon.

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   Day 4 · RigaRiga Old Town

   A walking tour of Riga's Old Town covers Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is free to explore independently, or you can join an optional excursion to Jurmala's sandy beaches and wooden architecture, with an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral in the evening.

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   Day 5 · RigaRiga optional excursions

   The day is yours to spend freely in Riga. Optionally, visit Gauja National Park and Sigulda to see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the Castle of the Knights of the Sword, or spend the afternoon at the Ethnographical Open Air Museum exploring 18th century country life.

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   Day 6 · RigaParnu

   

   You head north along the coast into Estonia, stopping in Parnu, a summer resort town, for a short tour before driving through Northern Estonia's forests to Tallinn, arriving in the afternoon with the rest of the day at leisure.

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   Day 7 · TallinnTallinn

   A guided tour shows you Tallinn's medieval Old Town—walking the old city walls and seeing Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. The afternoon is free to explore independently, or optionally visit Kadriorg Park and KUMU, Estonia's award-winning art museum.

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   Day 8 · TallinnTallinn to Helsinki

   

   An optional morning excursion takes you to Lahemaa National Park to visit Palmse Manor and Sagadi Manor, ending at the 16th century Vihula Manor and Vodka Museum. After lunch you return to Tallinn and take the ferry to Helsinki, crossing the Finnish archipelago before checking into your hotel.

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   Day 9 · HelsinkiHelsinki

   A guided tour explores Helsinki's harbours and Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, plus the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall and Sibelius Monument, finishing at the Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, an 18th century cultural site on an island.

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    Day 10 · HelsinkiHelsinki

    After breakfast, you're transferred to Helsinki airport and your trip ends.

What's included

• Guide: Escorted by a bi-lingual (English and German speakiing) tour leader, with English speaking guides for city tours
• Meals: 9 nights 4 star hotels (optional hotel dinner supplement available for days 1 to 7 = 7 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea) 9 breakfasts
• Activities: Sightseeing tours of Tallinn, Vilnius, Rundale Palace, Riga and Helsinki Entrance to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, the Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and the Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki One way ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki (2nd class) Welcome meeting with a champagne-cocktail or juice Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go. Minimum group size 2 - maximum 36.
• Transport: One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one departure transfer on Day 10 included per booking All relevant transportation in private modern vehicles
• Accommodation: 9 nights 4 star hotels (optional hotel dinner supplement available for days 1 to 7 = 7 x 3-course dinner with coffee/tea)

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