12 Day Classic Baltics with Helsinki - Tuesday Departure
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The number of participants may vary during your tour as we accommodate travelers arriving and departing at different points in the itinerary.
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for FinlandDepart for Finland
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki, capital of Finland and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Helsinki
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Thursday - Explore Helsinki
Begin the day with a city tour of Helsinki, where you'll explore iconic landmarks such as Senate Square, Esplanade Park, Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, and Uspenski Cathedral. Learn about the city's rich culture, history, and stunning architecture. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps, shop for unique souvenirs, or explore Helsinki's museums, galleries, and vibrant markets
Overnight: Helsinki
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Ferry to Tallinn
Embark on a scenic ferry journey to Tallinn, crossing the Baltic Sea. Admire the views of the coastline, and the archipelago along the way. Have lunch aboard the ferry. Arrive and check-into the hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Tallinn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Saturday - Tallinn City Tour
Discover Tallinn, the northernmost Baltic capital, with cobbled streets set beneath spires of 14th century churches. The city's Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see layers of Tallinn's history at Peter the Great's Kadriorg Palace with its splendid Royal Gardens, and the private cottage he stayed during his visits. Continue to the Song Festival grounds, and the spectacular ruins of the 15th century St. Bridget's Convent rising along the banks of the Pirita River. Then, take a walking tour of the upper part of the Old Town and view the pink Baroque-style Toompea Castle, Estonia's traditional seat of power, and the Gothic Town Hall. Visit the still active Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral built in the style of a 17th century Moscow church. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit some of Tallinn's markets, before dinner tonight
Overnight: Tallinn
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Sunday - Travel to Riga
Morning drive to the Latvian capital of Riga situated at the mouth of the Daugava River. This sophisticated and beautiful historic city on the Baltic coast was named the "Little Paris of the North." The afternoon is at leisure to get acquainted with this charming city's delightful Old Town designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll enjoy finding treasures here and exploring the narrow medieval streets, Gothic and Baroque churches and 19th century buildings. Be sure to visit Riga's lively Central Market, with its abundant displays from all over the Baltics ranging from smoked fish and fresh produce to handmade souvenirs. Tonight, have dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Riga
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Monday - Riga City Tour
Today, explore Riga's impressive architecture encompassing Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical facades. On your tour, view Riga Castle, dating back to the 1440s, St. Jacob's Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, one of the oldest and most valuable monuments of medieval architecture in the Baltic States, among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stop at the impressive Freedom (Liberty) Monument honoring soldiers killed during the War of Independence, bearing a symbolic female holding aloft three stars representing the 3 regions of Latvia during the first republic. The rest of the day is free to explore or participate in the optional tour to the open-air Ethnographic Museum that depicts 18th century farm life
Optional: Open Air Ethnographic Museum
Overnight: Riga
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses, Vilnius
Depart Riga this morning, and travel towards Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Admire the scenery on the drive through the southern part of Latvia. Visit the magnificent 18th century Rundale Palace. Marvel at the palace's Baroque architecture and walk through the spectacular rooms. Next, cross over to Lithuania and make a stop to explore the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage center. View the many thousands of crosses covering the famous Jurgaiciai Hill, and learn about the events that made this hill sacred. Upon arrival in Vilnius, check into your hotel with free time before dinner tonight
Overnight: Vilnius
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Wednesday - Vilnius City Tour
Tour Vilnius, a vivacious university city, and one of the most beautiful "Old Towns" in Eastern Europe. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city's architectural landmarks are a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical. Visit the Baroque Church of St. Peter and St. Paul and view St. Anne's Church, a superb example of Gothic architecture. View Vilnius University, Gediminas Tower and Vilnius Castle in the Upper Town. Time on your own to wander along the charming lanes of the city with its quaint shops. Don't miss the optional afternoon tour to red brick Trakai Castle on Galve Lake, regally standing on an island by itself completely surrounded by water. Trakai Castle is one of the most photographed places in Europe. This historic and world-famous Gothic palace was built by Lithuanian Dukes and once served as their residence. Time to stroll the grounds and visit the Palace Museum to see the extensive display of medieval exhibits before returning to Vilnius*For all 2025 departures, access to Trakai Castle might be limited, due to renovations.
Optional: Excursion to Trakai Castle
Overnight: Vilnius
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Thursday - Border Crossing to Poland, Warsaw
Depart Lithuania and cross the border into Poland. After lunch en route, arrive in Warsaw, Poland's cosmopolitan capital and cultural center of the country on the banks of the Vistula River. The balance of the day is at leisure to get acquainted with this city on your own, before dinner tonight
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Friday - City Tour of Warsaw
Today's introduction to bustling Warsaw includes glorious Lazienki Park one of the jewels of the city. Here, stand before the striking bronze monument to Frederic Chopin. Continue along the Royal Route with its historic monuments and residences to the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto; stop at the inspiring Memorial that commemorates the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Walk through the Old Town with its cobbled streets to Market Square. Visit the Cathedral of St. John and see the Royal Castle, the former residence of Polish kings. The remainder of the day is at leisure or, perhaps, join the optional tour to Wilanow Palace*. This former summer residence of the Polish kings was built at the end of the 17th century for King Jan Sobieski III and is situated just outside of Warsaw. Later in the afternoon, attend an optional Chopin Recital*, a highlight of the day. A piano recital of Chopin's most favorite works is performed in a stunning setting. Enjoy a glass of champagne during intermission*If booking both Wilanow Palace & Chopin Recital optional tours, please keep in mind that you may have limited time in between for dinner.
Optional: Wilanow Palace
Optional: Chopin Recital
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Saturday - Depart Poland
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Meals: Breakfast
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