Europe · Lithuania
A refined Fly & Drive itinerary traversing the three Baltic Republics, connecting the elegant capitals of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius through a route rich in architectural contrasts and stunning natural scenery.
A refined Fly & Drive itinerary traversing the three Baltic Republics, connecting the elegant capitals of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius through a route rich in architectural contrasts and stunning natural scenery. The journey winds along the Baltic coast and through the hinterland, taking in medieval villages, noble residences, and protected national parks.
This route offers the chance to discover the Hanseatic heritage of Tallinn, the Art Nouveau dynamism of Riga, and the Baroque charm of Vilnius. Beyond the urban centres, the itinerary explores sites of great visual impact, such as the submerged prison of Rummu, the towering dunes of the Curonian Spit, and the evocative Trakai Castle, surrounded by the waters of Lake Galve.
The experience balances the freedom of independent driving with private guided tours in Italian in the main cities, featuring hand-picked stays in 4-star accommodation. It is an ideal journey for those wishing to delve into the history of Northern Europe while maintaining a flexible pace between nature and culture.
10 days in the programme
Arrival in the Estonian capital and check-in at your 4-star hotel Arrival in the Estonian capital and check-in at your 4-star hotel. Begin your independent exploration of this city, which has perfectly preserved its medieval charm. Overnight stay in Tallinn.
The day features a 3-hour guided walking tour in Italian to explore the medieval heart of Tallinn The day features a 3-hour guided walking tour in Italian to explore the medieval heart of Tallinn. You will also have the opportunity to admire the sumptuous Kadriorg Palace, a magnificent example of Russian imperial architecture surrounded by splendid gardens. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Tallinn.
Depart heading south-west Depart heading south-west. The first stop is Rummu, famous for its prison submerged in crystal-clear waters, followed by Haapsalu, a spa town characterised by picturesque wooden houses. Arrive in Pärnu, a seaside resort renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Pärnu.
Cross into Latvia to explore Gauja National Park, a protected area home to medieval castles and panoramic gorges Cross into Latvia to explore Gauja National Park, a protected area home to medieval castles and panoramic gorges. Continue to Riga, the vibrant Latvian capital. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Riga.
The morning is dedicated to a 3-hour guided walking tour in Italian through Riga's Gothic Old Town and its famous Art Nouveau district, which boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of buildi The morning is dedicated to a 3-hour guided walking tour in Italian through Riga's Gothic Old Town and its famous Art Nouveau district, which boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of buildings in this style. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Riga.
Depart for Lithuania Depart for Lithuania. En route, visit the refined Rundale Palace, a Baroque and Rococò masterpiece. Continue to the evocative Hill of Crosses, a symbolic site of Lithuanian spirituality, before reaching the port city of Klaipėda. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Klaipėda.
Explore the Curonian Spit, a narrow strip of land characterised by high shifting sand dunes and traditional fishing villages Explore the Curonian Spit, a narrow strip of land characterised by high shifting sand dunes and traditional fishing villages. Following the visit, continue to Kaunas, the former Lithuanian capital known for its elegant character. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Kaunas.
Visit the Rumšiškės Open-Air Ethnographic Museum, one of the largest in Europe, to learn about Lithuanian rural traditions Visit the Rumšiškės Open-Air Ethnographic Museum, one of the largest in Europe, to learn about Lithuanian rural traditions. Continue to Vilnius, the current capital. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Vilnius.
Enjoy a 3-hour guided walking tour in Italian through the Old Town of Vilnius, navigating cobbled streets and majestic Baroque churches Enjoy a 3-hour guided walking tour in Italian through the Old Town of Vilnius, navigating cobbled streets and majestic Baroque churches. Later, an excursion to Trakai allows you to admire the enchanting medieval castle situated on an island in Lake Galve. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Vilnius.
Time at leisure for final independent sightseeing in Vilnius before returning the car and boarding your return international flight (flight not included in the price).
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