9 Day Baltic Capitals Tour Itinerary

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9 Day Baltic Capitals Tour Itinerary

Vilnius → Riga → Tallinn | A Journey Through the Heart of the Baltics

Disclaimer:

This is a preliminary itinerary with estimated driving times and distances, assuming private van travel and normal road conditions across the Baltics. Actual durations may vary based on border checks, traffic, and local regulations.

list of Items Included and Excluded

Europe

Private Van Tours to Europe

Destination

Uttrakhand
Included

5 Star Accommodation

Airport Transfer

Breakfast

Personal Guide
Not Included

Gallery Ticket

Lunch

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrive Vilnius | Old Town Walk

Arrival at Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
Transfer to hotel and check-in
Evening walking tour of Vilnius Old Town (UNESCO Site):
- Town Hall Square, Gediminas Tower (viewpoint), Cathedral Square
Overnight in Vilnius

Driving Distance: Airport → city center: ~7 km Driving Duration: ~15–20 mins

Day 2: Explore Vilnius & Trakai Castle Excursion

Morning visit to:
- Gates of Dawn, Presidential Palace, and St. Anne's Church
Afternoon excursion to Trakai Castle – a fairytale red-brick castle on an island
Return to Vilnius in evening
Optional local dinner with Lithuanian folk experience
Overnight in Vilnius

Driving Distance: Vilnius → Trakai: ~28 km (one way) Driving Duration: ~40 mins each way

Day 3: Vilnius → Hill of Crosses → Riga, Latvia

Morning departure from Vilnius
En route stop at the Hill of Crosses (Šiauliai) – a powerful pilgrimage site
Continue to Riga, capital of Latvia
Check in and evening leisure walk in Riga Old Town
Overnight in Riga

Driving Distance: Vilnius → Riga via Hill of Crosses: ~320 km Driving Duration: ~5.5–6 hrs (with break at Hill of Crosses)

Day 4: Riga Old Town & Art Nouveau Quarter

Morning guided walking tour of Old Riga:
- House of Blackheads, Riga Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Town Hall
Afternoon visit to Art Nouveau District and Jugendstil Museum
Optional: View from St. Peter's tower
Overnight in Riga

Local Travel Distance: ~10–15 km Driving Duration: ~1 hr cumulative (city travel)

Day 5: Jurmala Seaside Excursion or Central Market Visit

Option 1: Half-day trip to Jurmala, Latvia’s famous Baltic Sea resort town
- Enjoy the beach, wooden villas, and fresh air
Option 2: Explore Riga Central Market and Latvian National Museum of Art
Optional dinner cruise on River Daugava
Overnight in Riga

Driving Distance (Riga → Jurmala): ~25 km (one way) Driving Duration: ~30–40 mins each way

Day 6: Riga → Sigulda → Tallinn, Estonia

Depart Riga after breakfast
En route stop at Sigulda (Gauja National Park) – often called the "Switzerland of Latvia"
- Visit Turaida Castle or Gutmanis Cave
Continue to Tallinn, check-in, and rest
Overnight in Tallinn

Driving Distance: Riga → Sigulda → Tallinn: ~365 km Driving Duration: ~6–7 hrs (with scenic break in Sigulda)

Day 7: Tallinn Old Town Tour

Explore Tallinn Old Town (UNESCO) with a local guide:
- Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Town Hall Square, and city walls
Visit St. Catherine's Passage for artisan souvenirs
Optional medieval-themed dinner
Overnight in Tallinn

Local Travel Distance: ~10 km Driving Duration: ~30 mins total

Day 8: Kadriorg Palace & Seaside Excursion

Visit Kadriorg Palace and Park – a Baroque gem built by Peter the Great
Optional: Visit Kumu Art Museum nearby
Afternoon seaside visit to Pirita Beach or TV Tower for panoramic views
Overnight in Tallinn

Driving Distance: ~10–12 km Driving Duration: ~30–45 mins (round trip)

Day 9: Departure from Tallinn

- Transfer to Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL) for your onward journey or return flight
- End of tour
Driving Distance: City center → TLL Airport: ~5 km Driving Duration: ~15 mins

9 Day Baltic Capitals Tour Itinerary