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Day 1 Vilnius

Arrive at any time.

We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this charming city. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2 Vilnius

Visit Trakai Castle. Enjoy optional activities like the Frank Zappa monument, the breakaway Republic of Uzupis, a giant egg statue, the Gediminas tower and castle museum, and the KGB Museum.

Spend free time walking through charming old town or searching out artist havens and modern statues. Multi-faceted, puzzling, a heady mix of old and new, Vilnius has all the glories of a royal past, the troubling reminders of wartime and Communist atrocities and a vibrant forward-looking outlook.

Day 3 Vilnius/Klaipėda

Travel by private vehicle to Klaipeda, one of the oldest cities in Lithuania. Set out on a CEO led orientation walk, visiting famous sights, and seeing up close the many interesting sculptures that make Klaipeda unique. Make brief stops at Theatre Square, in the heart of the old town, to see the sculpture of Ann from Tharau in the square’s centre fountain. Then walk by Klaipeda Castle, first mentioned in written sources as early as 1252. The orientation walk will finish at a local gastropub with a local beer, where afterwards you can opt to grab some dinner on your own.

Day 4 Full day tour of Nida from Klaipeda

You will spend the whole day exploring the peninsula known as the Curonian Spit, located between Klaipeda and Nida. You will visit the Hill of Witches, Lithuania’s outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art that will take you on a trip through the most well-known legends and stories in Lithuanian folk history. Later in the day visit the Parnidis Dune and Sun Clock in Nida. Stop for some free time in Nida where you can grab some lunch on your own and opt to see the Fisherman museum and Nida Lighthouse if time allows. Arrive back in Klaipeda in the evening.

The Curonian Spit is a long, thin sand bar, dotted with dune that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. This spit is shared by Lithuania and Kalingrad, Russia's western most oblast. The forested hills, known as Hill of Witches used to be the site of dancing and gathering during Pagan festivals. Now, the hills are dotted with wooden statues created by local artists, depicting witches, dragons, and the elements. Some of the statues tell stories of the local legends and folklore, bringing the region to life with their intricate carvings.

Day 5 Klaipėda/Riga

Cross the border into Latvia and head to the capital, Riga. Options for this charming city include visiting the Occupation Museum, the Riga Art Nouveau Centre, Riga Castle, the Andrejsala artists' district, or just wandering the cobblestone streets.

Explore the narrow streets on foot and get better acquainted with the city known as "the Paris of the East". Opt to visit St Peter's Church, where we ascend the spire by lift, for a fantastic view over the city.

Day 6 Riga

Enjoy a guided tour and a lunch of treats from the Central Market. Spend a free afternoon exploring the city.

Day 7 Riga/Kuressaare

Cross the border to Estonia and get the local experience with three nights on a farm in Saaremaa. In the area there is canoeing on the Nasva river, fishing, and island visits. Over the next three nights, savour farm-to-table dinners specially prepared by your host family.

Saaremaa is a remote island in the Baltic Sea with unique traditions and heritage. Thatched roof houses, stone walls, and windmills make up this fairytale landscape. Enjoy three nights on a farm outside the main city of Kuressaare.

Day 8 Kuressaare

Enjoy a tour of Saaremaa including a visit to the Kaali meteorite lake, bakeries, and windmills. Opt to visit the local breweries.

Day 9 Kuressaare

Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit some of the ancient churches or natural sites like the lake, the Panga Cliff, and the Pühatu Springs.

Day 10 Kuressaare/Tallinn

Travel to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Fall in love with this medieval town. Enjoy an included visit to Kadriorg Palace.

Day 11 Tallinn

Spend a free day exploring this medieval city. Use your free time to visit the Museum of the Occupation, the Dome Church, the open air museum, go sea kayaking, visit the beaches, or relax in a sauna.

Day 12 Tallinn/Helsinki

Travel by ferry to the charming capital city of Helsinki. Enjoy an afternoon in the Scandinavian city with an orientation walk and free time.

Day 13 Helsinki

Depart at any time.

Day 1 ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND

Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2 WARSAW

WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes Stare Miasto (Old Town) and St. John's Cathedral. Free time this afternoon before attending a [LF] private Chopin concert. Free time this evening. (B)

Day 3 WARSAW - VILNIUS, LITHUANIA

Scenic drive to Vilnius.
VILNIUS Dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
298 mi / 480 km

Day 4 VILNIUS

VILNIUS Guided walking tour includes the Old University, the KGB Museum, and [LF] U?upis (Vilnius' artist quarter). (B)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Vilnius with an excursion to Trakai Island Castle. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 5 VILNIUS - RIGA, LATVIA

Photo stop at the Hill of Crosses en route to Riga. (B,D)
214 mi / 345 km

Day 6 RIGA

RIGA Guided walking tour of the Old Town includes the Art Nouveau quarter. [LF] Riga Balsam (a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur) and Laima chocolate tasting. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

Day 7 RIGA - TALLINN, ESTONIA

Scenic drive along the coastline of the Gulf of Riga en route to Tallinn.
TALLINN Guided sightseeing includes a visit of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Nicholas' Church. (B)
211 mi / 340 km

Day 8 TALLINN - HELSINKI, FINLAND

Scenic ferry crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki.
HELSINKI Guided sightseeing includes the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market.
Farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B,D)
56 mi / 90 km

Day 9 HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

Scenic drive to St. Petersburg.
ST. PETERSBURG Guided walking tour includes a visit to St. Isaac's Cathedral. Welcome dinner at the hotel with local specialties such as caviar, blini (Russian pancake), pickled cucumber, and vodka. (B,D) 249 mi/ 400 km

Day 10 ST. PETERSBURG

ST. PETERSBURG Guided sightseeing includes the Hermitage Museum. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

Day 11 ST. PETERSBURG

Morning drive to visit Catherine's Palace in Pushkin. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

Day 12 ST. PETERSBURG - MOSCOW

ST. PETERSBURG Sapsan train ride to Moscow.
MOSCOW Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
404 mi / 650 km

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Moscow with an excursion to the Moscow Underground. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 13 MOSCOW

MOSCOW Guided sightseeing includes the Red Square, the Kremlin, and the Armory Museum. Free afternoon and evening.(B)

Day 14 MOSCOW

MOSCOW Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery. Farewell dinner this evening with Russian champagne and local specialties. (B,D)

Day 15 MOSCOW

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)