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14 days Classic Flex Group Tour
Discover a fascinating corner of Europe where medieval cities, grand castles and centuries of history meet vibrant local traditions. From the historic streets of Warsaw, journey through the enchanting Baltic capitals and onwards to Helsinki, uncovering magnificent royal palaces, atmospheric old towns and remarkable stories along the way.
Beyond the cities, admire tranquil lakes and beautiful countryside, while savouring distinctive local flavours and experiencing the warm hospitality of the region. From medieval treasures to unforgettable culinary and cultural experiences, this journey offers a wonderful introduction to a captivating and lesser-explored side of Europe.
Our Treasures of the Baltics tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Visit Trakai Castle, a 14th-century fortress set on an island in Lake Galve and once a residence of Lithuania’s Grand Dukes.
Browse Riga Central Market, one of Europe’s largest markets, housed in former Zeppelin hangars dating from the 1930s.
Tour Rundāle Palace, an 18th-century Baroque and Rococo residence with ornate interiors and formal French-style gardens.
Wander Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, with its medieval walls, Gothic buildings and cobbled streets centred around the historic Town Hall Square.
Step into the culinary traditions of Lithuania’s Karaim community with a hands-on workshop in Trakai. Learn to prepare kibinai, savoury pastries filled with meat, before sitting down to enjoy your freshly made creations for lunch.
Step behind the Iron Curtain into a remarkably well-preserved Soviet bunker hidden beneath a former rehabilitation centre. Discover original maps, communications equipment and propaganda materials for a fascinating glimpse into the Cold War era.
Step back 700 years with an atmospheric medieval dinner in Tallinn’s Old Town. By candlelight, savour traditional dishes in a historic Hanseatic setting, bringing the city’s medieval heritage vividly to life.
Fly to Warsaw, Poland's captivating capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Begin your journey with a guided tour of Warsaw, exploring the beautifully restored Old Town, Castle Square, Royal Castle, St John's Cathedral and the atmospheric Old Town Market Square. After lunch, explore Warsaw's Communist-era heritage. See the imposing Palace of Culture and Science before visiting the Polish Vodka Museum. Learn about the 500-year history of Polish vodka production and finish with a tasting of selected varieties.
Journey north into the beautiful Masurian Lake District, a region of tranquil lakes and dense forests. Along the way, visit Wolf's Lair, Hitler's former Eastern Front headquarters. Explore the atmospheric ruins of this vast wartime complex and learn about its role during the Second World War, including the famous 1944 assassination attempt. Continue into the peaceful Masurian countryside.
Cross into Lithuania and travel to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Discover its multicultural heritage and the traditions of the Karaim community during a hands-on workshop to prepare traditional kibinai, followed by lunch. Later, cruise across Lake Galvė for views of the magnificent Trakai Island Castle before continuing to Vilnius.
Explore Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, on a guided walking tour through its UNESCO-listed Old Town. Discover grand churches, historic streets and atmospheric courtyards before continuing to Užupis, the city's bohemian artists' quarter. Enjoy Flex time this afternoon to explore Vilnius at your own pace before dinner in a local restaurant.
Journey towards Latvia, stopping at Lithuania’s extraordinary Hill of Crosses, a powerful symbol of faith, hope and resistance. After lunch, cross into Latvia to visit magnificent Rundāle Palace, exploring its Baroque interiors and elegant French-style gardens. Continue to Riga for dinner.
Explore Riga on a guided tour, discovering its medieval Old Town and admiring the city's spectacular Art Nouveau architecture. Visit Riga Cathedral and enjoy a short live organ performance before continuing to the lively Riga Central Market, housed within former Zeppelin hangars. Sample local delicacies and taste the city's famous Riga Black Balsam, a traditional herbal liqueur.
Travel through the scenic landscapes of Gauja National Park before stepping behind the Iron Curtain at a secret Soviet bunker. Hidden beneath a former rehabilitation centre, this remarkably preserved Cold War time capsule reveals original maps, communications equipment and propaganda materials. Continue into Estonia for a local cider tasting, paired with regional cheeses, before arriving in Tallinn.
Discover Tallinn’s beautifully preserved medieval Old Town on a guided tour, exploring its winding streets and historic landmarks, including Toompea Castle, Town Hall Square and the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Enjoy Flex time this afternoon to explore at your own pace before stepping back 700 years this evening with a medieval dinner experience, enjoying traditional dishes in a candlelit Hanseatic setting.
Cross the Baltic Sea by ferry to Helsinki, Finland's elegant capital and a fascinating meeting point between Western and Eastern cultures. Discover the city's highlights on a guided tour before enjoying lunch in the city centre. Later, take a short ferry ride across Helsinki's harbour to Suomenlinna, the UNESCO-listed sea fortress built over three centuries under Swedish, Russian and Finnish rule.
Enjoy a Flex day in Helsinki to explore at your own pace. Browse Finnish design boutiques, discover the city's renowned music scene or relax in a traditional Finnish sauna. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest towns, with its charming Old Town and colourful wooden houses. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Transfer to Helsinki Airport for your onward flight, arriving home the following day.
All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected
We have a selection of dedicated departures for solo travellers. These departures feature a maximum group size of 18 and exclusive benefits including a single room throughout your tour and a cocktail on arrival at your destination. Travellers from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne also receive a complimentary Australian airport lounge pass for use prior to departure.
While all our tours feature carefully selected hotels, our Upgraded Departures provide an extra level of comfort with deluxe range accommodation. Stay in relaxed 5-star city hotels, unique properties, and overnight cruises, each chosen to deliver an elevated experience. Below are examples of the upgraded accommodation you can expect on this itinerary.
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All of our tours offer a single room supplement, which means you’ll have a room to yourself throughout your chosen tour. Continue the check-out process for the applicable supplement.
On most tours, you can choose our 'Happy to Share' option, which may enable you to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance.
If you are booking on a Dedicated Solo departure, a single room is already included in the price and there are no additional single supplements to pay.
With our flight inclusive option, we'll do the planning for you and meet you on arrival.
We include airport pickup upon arrival at your destination and drop off at the end of your tour (on the scheduled tour arrival and departure days) and when booking pre or post tour accommodation with us.
We partner with established and reputable airlines for your international flights.
We can assist with upgrading your seat to premium or business class for an additional cost.
Our team will work with you to choose your ideal routing and if we make changes to your tour itinerary that impact flights, we’ll rebook them for you.
Our On-Tour Support Team is available to provide advice about how to handle flight changes.
