• The opportunity to walk through a piece of Latvia’s darker history by visiting the former Soviet Union headquarters in Riga, the Corner House. 
• Enjoy a fun-filled day by climbing, swinging, and hiking through Tarzan's Adventure Park. 
• Spend a little time unwinding during your trip by visiting one of the many spas in Jurmala, one of Europe’s oldest spa cities. 
• Take a step back into history by visiting Turaida Museum Park and learn about Latvia during the Middle Ages.
• Explore one of Latvia’s four national parks by strolling down the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk in Kemeri National Park.

1-Week Tour of the Baltics

Explore three of the countries of the Baltics (Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia) on this quick and culturally rich itinerary. 

Day 1, Vilnius: Start off your journey in the capital city of Vilnius, Lithuania. 

Day 2, Vilnius: Enjoy a morning of exploring the top medieval and religious sites in the old town before a free afternoon where you can walk more around the city or take a trip to the medieval city of Trakai. 

Day 3, Hill of Crosses: Head out from Vilnius to visit the pilgrimage site of the Hill of Crosses with more than 100,000 crosses and then cross over into Latvia and visit the 1700s Baroque Rundale Palace. 

Day 4, Riga: Take a walking tour of Riga’s top attractions such as the Riga Castle and St. Peter’s Cathedral and then go on an afternoon trip to Latvia’s seaside resort town of Jurmala. 

Day 5, Riga: Take this day to further explore Riga or take a day trip to the medieval city of Sigulda and the natural wonders of Gauja National Park. 

Day 6, Parnu: On your way to Estonia, you’ll take the scenic route traveling through the resort town of Parnu, green forests, and then arriving in Tallinn. 

Day 7, Tallinn: Fully explore this medieval and modern city before enjoying a medieval dinner at a Maikrahv restaurant. 

Day 8, Tallinn: Say goodbye to your fellow travelers after lunch before returning home. 

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2-Week Itinerary of the Baltics

If one week isn’t enough to satisfy your wanderlust for the Baltics, check out this 2-week adventure that takes you further into the culture and folklore of this part of the world. 

Day 1, Helsinki: Start your journey in the far north in Helsinki, Finland. 

Day 2, Tallinn: Transfer to Tallinn by ferry from Helsinki and before a short introductory walk of this preserved city. 

Day 3, Tallinn: It’s a free day for you to explore and have fun in Tallinn by visiting St. Olaf Church, relax at the beach at Pirita, or enjoy the gardens at Kadriorg Palace. 

Day 4, Tallinn/Riga: There will be a short 4-hour bus ride that takes from Estonia into the capital city of Riga that is known for its large amount of Art Nouveau architecture. 

Day 5, Sigulda: Take local transportation to the medieval city of Sigulda and then a cable car to Turaida Castle that is nestled inside a lush forest. 

Day 6, Riga: It’s time to discover Riga by taking a walking tour of the old town and then grab lunch in the Central Market Halls or learn about Soviet rule at The Museum of Occupation of Latvia. 

Day 7, Siauliai/Klaipeda: Travel into Lithuania with stops at the historic Hill of Crosses and the Prussian city of Klaipeda that’s known for its jazz music, sculptures, and waterways. 

Day 8, Curonian Spit National Park: Get out into nature by visiting Curonian Spit National Park that is a UNESCO site and is made up of beaches, forests, and sand dunes. 

Day 9, Aukstaitija National Park: Head out to a local homestay near this national park that his full of hills, woods, and waterways. 

Day 10, Aukstaitija National Park: In the morning you’ll be taken on a guided kayak tour of the waterways and the afternoon is free for you to visit nearby sites or relax in the homestay’s sauna. 

Day 11, Vilnius: Arrive by train to the capital of Lithuania that offers a different look into the Baltic way of life as it has been occupied by Poland, Russia, Sweden, and France at one point or another. 

Day 12, Depart: Return home.

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