On this Baltic tour, we explore the highlights of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in under two weeks. The countryside, national parks, and coastal areas of these countries are both varied and stunning, adding a touch of wilderness to the history and culture of the cities and towns that we visit as we journey from Tallinn to Vilnius. With street art, sculpture, incredible architecture, and fascinating historical sites, this trip will undoubtedly satisfy your cultural hunger. However, the wild and open settings and picturesque landscapes will also feed your imagination.

 



 

On this trip, we stay in three-star hotels, ideally located for access to the key sites. Below are the properties we typically use.



Tallinn: Go Shnelli Hotel (nights 1-2)







We begin our adventure by staying near to the medieval old town of Tallinn and Balti Jaam Market. When you’re not out exploring, the first-floor hotel restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows with views over both and serves breakfast plus an à la carte dinner menu.



Tartu: Hotel Tartu (night 3)







In the city centre, Hotel Tartu is within walking distance of the old town and the Vanemuine Theatre (the oldest theatre in Estonia). It also has a 70-seat cafe on the ground floor plus a sauna centre (additional cost) with Finnish and steam saunas. If you plan on using the sauna centre, you need to bring flip flops (or purchase them from the hotel for €3).



Riga: Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel (nights 4-6)







Occupying an art nouveau building in Riga Old Town, this 116-room hotel is our home for three nights in the capital of Latvia. When you want to relax, there’s a bar plus a small gym with fitness machines.



Klaipeda: Green Park Hotel (nights 7-8)







In the port city of Klaipeda, we stay at the Green Park Hotel, which is ideally located for our ferry ride to the Unesco-listed Curonian Spit. The rooms are relatively simple and there’s a bar for post-exploration drinks.



Kaunas: Best Western Santaka Hotel (night 9)







Our night in Kaunas is spent in the 92-room Santaka Hotel. It’s located between the city centre and old town and, if you have time, there’s a sauna to enjoy.



Vilnius: Comfort Hotel LT – Rock’n’Roll Vilnius (nights 10-11)







With an industrial style and music theme, our Vilnius hotel has plenty of personality. The 80 rooms are all air conditioned with underfloor heating in the bathroom, plus the Mellow restaurant serves a menu packed with local produce. Other nice additions are a free-to-use gym and a lobby shop selling beers, snacks, sandwiches and more.