Baltic Explorer (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia & Russia - 15 days)
A fantastic opportunity to visit the Baltic's intoxicating highlights of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia as well as Russia.
We will explore enchanting medieval towns, atmospheric cities, beautiful scenery and the fabulous walking trails, which this spectacular region has to offer
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Day 1 - VILNIUS - Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 2 - VILNIUS - After breakfast we have a walking tour of the
delightful old town with its winding streets, narrow alleys and many
old churches. The city boasts the largest old quarter in Europe which
was constructed over many centuries and as a result is a unique
hotchpotch of architectural styles. Rather bizarrely you can also find
a statue of the American rock musician Frank Zappa. (B)
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Day 3 - KLAIPEDA - Today we take a train to Klaipeda, our base for
visiting the Curonian Spit. (B)
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Day 4 - KLAIPEDA - Today we have a guided tour of Curonian Spit, an
enormous peninsula dominated by impressive sand dunes and forests,
split between Russia and Lithuania and recognised by UNESCO as an area
of outstanding natural beauty. (B)
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Day 5 - RIGA - Travel by bus to Riga in Latvia. (B)
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Day 6 - RIGA - We have a morning walking tour of Latvia's cosmopolitan
capital city, with the
afternoon free to explore further. There is
plenty to occupy the eye, and it is easy to see why the old quarter has
been recognised as a World Heritage site with a stunning collection of
Art Nouveau architecture on offer. (B)
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Day 7 - SIGULDA - A short bus ride takes us to Sigulda, situated at the
edge of a beautiful forested valley with many hiking trails. We have
nearly a full day to enjoy the area. (B)
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Day 8 - SIGULDA - TALLINN - In the mornig we have time to explore more
in the nearby National Park. Transfer by bus to Tallinn. (B)
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Day 9 - TALLINN - Free time to explore the impressive old city. Tonight
we board the overnight train to St Petersburg. (B)
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Day 10 - ST PETERSBURG - Today we have a guided tour of this awe
inspiring city. Home to some of the most splendid architecture in the
world it is awash with stunning buildings, exceptional museums and
opulent palaces. Its numerous canals and waterways have led it to be
known as the 'Venice of the North'.
- Day 11 - 12: ST. PETERSBURG - 2 free days to explore St Petersburg before taking the overnight train to Moscow. (B)
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Day 13 - MOSCOW - On arrival we enjoy a tour of the city.
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Day 14 - MOSCOW - Free day in Moscow to take in further highlights of
this atmospheric city. Must see sights include the iconic Saint Basil's
Cathedral, synonymous with Moscow's landscape. (B)
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Day 15 - MOSCOW - Tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Operated by Imaginative Traveller (UTBX)
Departures: May to September
- Contact us for more information, current costs and to make a booking for this small group adventure




