LATVIA - ESTONIA - FINLAND

DAY 1: RIGA

Arrival in Riga, the capital of Latvia. Have a private transfer to the hotel and check-in. Have a free afternoon to rest and explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Riga.

DAY 2: RIGA 

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Have a private guided walking tour through Riga Old Town (2hrs) and see the most remarkable sights like Dom Square with impressive Dom Cathedral. Stroll by the dwelling houses called the Three Brothers, which are preserved from 15th, 17th and 18th centuries. See the fortification walls with the Swedish Gate and the Powder Tower. Pass by Riga Castle the official residence of the Latvian President. Visit Town Hall Square with the Blackheads House built as a center for unmarried foreign merchants. See the St. Peter’s Church as proof of the great wealth of local citizens during the Middle Ages. The guide will introduce you to the intriguing story of the Cat House. The tour will pass the Latvian National Opera House and Freedom Monument – the symbol of independent Latvia.  

Continue to with a private walking tour (2 hrs) to world-famous Art Nouveau district. 

Riga is like a museum of architecture, covering periods from Gothic to Classicism. But the real treasure of the city is the largest and best-preserved collection of Art Nouveau buildings in the world. This fact was corroborated by UNESCO in 1997 and now the central section of Riga is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Riga is sometimes called the "capital" of Art Nouveau thanks to the heritage of 800 buildings of Art Nouveau. 

The exteriors of the Art Nouveau buildings are imaginatively decorative and won`t leave guests incurious or without an opinion. 

Afternoon at leisure.

Have a free evening and overnight in Riga.

Have breakfast at the hotel. 

Have a guided tour to Riga Central Market (1-1,5hrs walking)

Visiting Riga Central Market – one of the Europe's largest markets covering 72 000m2, built from five zeppelin hangers left over from the First World War. Since beginning Riga Central Market was built with 24 freezers, many elevators and laboratories. Taste typical Latvian food and drinks like local cheese, smoked chicken, pickled cucumbers and cabbages etc.

Drive to seeside resort of Jurmala (4hrs) - a famous seaside resort situated only 20 km from Riga. The natural curative features of this place were already well known more than 150 years ago. Nowadays endless golden beaches, Baltic Sea, salubrious air and the unique beauty of pine forests attract tourists. Jurmala is a cozy European town composed of houses plunged into the parks and forests. Here you can come across wooden country houses from beginning of the 20th century as well as modern cottages. 

Surrounded by pine trees, the wooden cottages of Jurmala are unique monuments of cultural heritage; in which Classicism, Art Nouveau, National Romanticism and Functionalism harmoniously co-exist. This place is a must for those who are planning to visit Latvia in spring or summer.

Return in the city in afternoon and overnight in Riga.

DAY 4: RIGA - SIGULDA/TURAIDA - TALLINN

Have breakfast at the hotel. Check out and departure to Tallinn - the capital of Estonia. On the way visit Sigulda.

Arrive in Sigulda for the private tour. Sigulda is a place where the beauty of nature is an integral part of the town. It is situated on a picturesque stretch of the Gauja River Valley and is known as the "Switzerland of Vidzeme" because of the reddish Devonian sandstone which forms rocks and caves on both banks of the river. The town is particularly beautiful on clear autumn days because of the rich range of colors in the trees. Discover historic monuments, museums, natural objects and attractions like Turaida Medieval Castle built in 1214, the wooden church built in 1750, and a sculpture garden dedicated to Latvian folklore on Dainu Hill, Gutmanis Cave - the largest internal erosion cave in the Baltic states, measuring 19m deep, 12m wide and 10m high, is not only a natural wonder, but also a place steeped in myths and legends.

Have a free time for the lunch. 

Continue the drive to Tallinn. Check in to the hotel. Have a free evening and overnight in Tallinn.

DAY 5: TALLINN

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a private guided walking tour through Tallinn Old Town (2hrs).

Visit most famous sights of the Tallinn Old Town like medieval Toompea Castle from the 13th century, grand Viru Gate, Gothic style merchant houses and the Town Hall Square preserved from the 15th century with the oldest still-working pharmacy in Europe. Pass by resplendent Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and enjoy gorgeous panoramic views of red-tiled roofs and the Baltic Sea. The route will pass the Holy Spirit Church and the 159 meters high Oleveste Church which was the highest structure in the world in the 16th century. The tour will show you where to shop unique, hand-made masterpieces at St Catherine’s Passage.

Continue with the a tour around Tallinn city center and Kadriorg Park and Pirita district  (2hrs). 

A trip to Tallinn isn’t complete without a visit the Kadriorg and Pirita districts - long-time favorites among locals and foreigners. Kadriorg is famed for its impressive baroque palace and park complex built  by Peter the Great for his wife, Catherine I, in 1718, as well as the Estonian President’s residence. Designed by Italian architect Niccolo Michetti, the palace and surrounding manicured gardens are a prime example of Czarist extravagance, but just as important a reason to visit is that it is also home to the foreign art collection.

Drive to Pirita district to discover the 1980 Olympic Games marina, the history of the St. Bridget’s Convent and gorgeous white-sand beach. 

DAY 6: TALLINN - HELSINKI

Have breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Transfer to Tallinn port for the Tallinn – Helsinki ferry (2hrs). Departure to Helsinki - the capital of Finland. Have a free time for lunch on the board.

Arrival in Helsinki and enjoy a private Helsinki city sightseeing (2hrs).

Helsinki is a vibrant and beautiful city, a pocket-sized metropolis with picturesque boulevards and parks, trendy cafés and their own design district. Helsinki offers a unique architectural mix of Neoclassical buildings, functionalism, the largest concentration of Art Nouveau in Northern Europe. The Helsinki sightseeing tour will take to the historical center, Senate Square, the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House, the Sibelius Monument and famous Church-in the-Rock. Helsinki will charm you with the maritime silhouette which surrounds the city on three sides and hosts almost 300 islands.  

Check in to the hotel and have a free time. Overnight in Helsinki.

DAY 7: HELSINKI

Have breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Transfer to Helsinki airport and departure.

Package price in Euro per person based on twin sharing room in High Season (16th of April - 31st of October) in 2023:

For more people, please request the price!

Package price includes:
Accommodation for 6 nights in centrally located hotels on twin sharing basis;
Breakfast 6 times per stay;
Private arrival and departure transfers in Riga and Helsinki;
All private transfers as mentioned per itinerary;
Services of local certified English speaking guide for sightseeing tours;
Entrance fees in Turaida Castle, Kadriorgi Palace;
All applicable taxes and service tax;
Assistance 24/7 during  travel

The package does not include the following services:
Ferry ticket Tallinn - Helsinki;
Any expenses of personal nature - calls, laundry, mini bar, tips etc.
Any airline tickets;
Travel insurance;
Costs incurred in case of hospitalization or evacuation etc.;
Tips and porter charges;
Any other services not specified above. 

Payment terms and conditions for the ground handling:
100% 36 days before arrival

Cancellation rules for the ground handling:
Till 30 days before arrival 10% non-refundable
29-16 days before arrival 50% non-refundable
Less than 15 days before arrival - 100% non-refundable

*For ferry tickets different payment and cancellation rules will apply.