Baltic & Helsinki Essentials

Arrival in the capital of Lithuania - Vilnius. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Vilnius.

After breakfast, departure to visit the capital city of Lithuania. The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the largest in all of Eastern Europe. In 1994, this part of the city was included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. The churches of St. Anne and St. Peter and St. Paul stand out, as well as the cathedral. Also significant are the courtyards of the old University of Vilnius (founded in 1579, the oldest university in Eastern Europe), the tower of Gediminas castle, with impressive views of the entire city, the so-called "Gates of Dawn" and the Amber Gallery. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the early afternoon, visit the famous Trakai Castle, located on one of the islands of Lake Galve. This unique fortress served to deter the Crusaders during the Middle Ages. Return to Vilnius. Dinner and accommodation. (Full Board)

After breakfast, depart for Kaunas, Lithuania's second largest city. In the historic centre, the Kaunas Castle, the Town Hall building, known as the "White Swan", as well as the church of Vytautas, the house of the "Thunder", the Cathedral, founded in 1408, stand out. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, continue the journey towards Latvia, with a stop to visit the "Hill of Crosses" in Siauliai, a shrine for many Catholics. Continuation of the trip and arrival at the hotel in Riga in the late afternoon. Check-in, accommodation and dinner. (Full Board)

After breakfast, departure for a visit to the city. Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals, with almost one million inhabitants. Located on the banks of the Daugava River, old Riga was badly damaged in World War II, but has been restored in a charming way, as shown by the Dome Square in the center of the old city. Known as the "Paris of the Baltic States", it stands out for the beauty of its historic center, where all architectural styles are reflected: Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Art Nouveau, etc. Visit to the Central Market, Riga Cathedral and the Art Nouveau Quarter. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the early afternoon, departure to visit the town of Jurmala which stands out for its natural riches, the mildness of its climate, its mineral waters and especially for the extensive beach of fine sand. On the way back, take a boat trip on the Daugava River. Return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation. (Full Board)

After breakfast, departure towards Estonia with a stop and visit to the Gauja Valley, Sigulda and Turaida - known as the "Latvian Switzerland". Visit the ruins of the Castle of the Order of the Teutonic Knights (13th century), which was connected to other small buildings by underground passages, and visit the medieval Castle of Turaida (1214), the best preserved in all of Latvia. Then, visit the Sigulda Local History Museum, Turaida's tomb, the Gutmann cave and Daina Park, a sculptural park dedicated to Latvian folklore. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continuation of the journey by road along the Baltic Sea to Pärnu for a short panoramic visit. Continue to Tallinn, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation and dinner. (Full Board)

After breakfast, departure for a visit to the city. In Tallinn, the capital of Estonia and a medieval city, it is possible to appreciate a perfect symbiosis between the oldest traditions and the most current modernity. The historic centre is included in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage. Unlike many European cities that have mixed old buildings with new-build ones, Tallinn's Old Town is preserved as it was centuries ago, retaining its old walls, with narrow cobbled streets, glittering torches and secret alleys, making the city known as the "Forgotten Pearl of the Baltic". Visit to the historic center of the city, where the famous towers "The Long Hermann" and "The Stout Margarete" stand out, as well as the Town Hall Square, the churches of St. Olaf and St. Nicholas, the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, and the Lutheran Cathedral, Toomkirik. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, visit to the open-air Ethnographic Museum "Rocca-al-Mare". A magnificent recreation of a typical Estonian village, set in a beautiful forest by the Baltic coast. Return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation. (Full Board)

Free day to explore the city of Tallinn or take optional excursions. (Full Board).

After breakfast, transfer to the port of Tallinn to board the ferry to Helsinki. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in and accommodation. Rest of the day free to explore the capital of Finland. Helsinki is one of the smallest capitals in the world, with approximately half a million inhabitants. The great Market Square is the place where the city opens up to the world. Accommodation. (Breakfast)

Free day to explore Helsinki with the Helsinki Card for 24 hours. With the card you can discover the city in a better way, as it offers the possibility of free entry to the main museums, places of interest and transport. It is recommended to visit the Lutheran Cathedral, the town hall, the Presidential Palace. Also take the opportunity to discover the numerous parks, lakes and forests that the city offers. Accommodation in Helsinki. (Breakfast)

At a time to be arranged locally, airport transfer, boarding formalities and departure on a flight to Portugal.