ESTONIA - LATVIA - LITHUANIA

DAY 1: TALLINN

Arrival in Tallinn. Private transfer to hotel. Check-in. Free afternoon in the city. Overnight in Tallinn. 

DAY 2: TALLINN

Have breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a private Tallinn Old Town excursion (2hrs).

Tallinn is the oldest capital in Northern Europe and was added on a map in 1154 by Arabian geographer Al-Idrisi. During the tour explore the Holy Spirit Church, the 600 years old Gothic Town Hall, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the world`s oldest functioning Pharmacy on Town Hall Square and the 159-meter high Oleveste Church which was the highest structure in the world in the 16th century. Visit Toompea Hill which offers breathtaking views over the city. Toompea Castle was built in the 13th and 14th centuries and today it is the seat of the nation`s parliament.

Continue with a Kadriorg Palace & city tour (2hrs).

Experience the vibrant heart coastal charm of Tallinn on this captivating city tour, combining both walking and panoramic driving through Tallinn’s most iconic districts. Discover the stunning Kadriorg Palace (interior), a Baroque gem built by Peter the Great, where richly decorated halls and elegant art collections tell stories of royal grandeur. Visit the legendary Song Festival Grounds, where the spirit of Estonia’s Singing Revolution still echoes across the sweeping amphitheater. Drive past the haunting ruins of the St. Bridget’s Convent (exterior), a medieval monastic site that adds a mysterious charm to the journey. 

Continue on to Pirita, home to the scenic Olympic Marina from the 1980 Summer Games, nestled along the shimmering coastline. Conclude your tour in the trendy Kalamaja and Noblessner districts, where historic wooden homes, creative studios, and seaside cafés offer a perfect blend of old Tallinn soul and modern Baltic cool.

Continue with a visit to the Jewish Community Centre with its school and new synagogue (opened in 2007). During the Second World War, the Jewish community in Tallinn was all wiped out, and its synagogue bombed. You will visit the Old synagogue and pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and Stalinist terror.  (Estonia Jewish Museum is open on weekdays only.)

Have a late afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight in Tallinn.  

DAY 3: TALLINN - RIGA

After breakfast check out and have a private transfer to Riga (~4,5 h). Arrival and check into the hotel. Have free time for lunch.

Enjoy a private Riga Old Town tour (2hrs), seeing remarkable sights like St. Peter's Church and Dom Cathedral with one of the world's most historic organs. The Powder Tower and city walls will make you feel the breath of the medieval era. The guide will show you the oldest stone residential dwellings in Riga the Three Brothers, as well as the Great and Small Guilds, the fortification wall of Riga and the Swedish Gate. The guide will tell you to the interesting story of the Cat House and will show you Town Hall Square with the beautiful and elegant Blackheads House.

Overnight in Riga. 

DAY 4: RIGA

After breakfast have a private Jewish sightseeing (~5 hrs) tour for with a guide and car. Jewish sightseeing will take you to Riga Peitav Shul Synagogue, which is only one synagogue who Nazis didn’t burn down and remains the only one functioning synagogue in Riga. In Riga former Getto you will see more than 70,000 names of Holocaust victims. Ruins of Chorale synagogue and Riga's Jewish community. 

Visit the Zanis Lipke Museum which is dedicated to a brave man who saved more than 50 Jews from the Nazis during the Second World War by hiding them in a bunker under a shed.
Bikernieku Forest is the site of the biggest mass murder and burial of victims of Nazi terror in Latvia. From 1941 to 1944, 35,000 people including Latvian and Western European Jews, Soviet prisoners of war and the Nazis’ political adversaries were killed here.

After Bikernieku Forest visit, drive to Rumbula (~ 15km) and visit one of the biggest sites of mass killings of Jews in Europe. In November 1941 the Nazi Administration decided to destroy all the Jews imprisoned in the Riga Ghetto. 25,000 people including about one thousand Jews deported from Germany were shot in two waves on November 30 and December 8, 1941. Several hundred Jews from the Kaiserwald concentration camp, who were used for exhuming and burning bodies, were also killed here in 1944.

Free time for leisure and enjoying the city on your own. Overnight in Riga.

DAY 5: RIGA 

After breakfast visit Art Nouveau district and enjoy world-famous masterpieces made by Jewish architect Michael Eisenstein.

Walk to 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. 

A Visit to the Central Market and try local traditional food samples (2h)

Step into the vibrant heart of Riga at the Central Market, one of Europe’s largest and most unique markets, where the aromas, colors, and sounds of Latvia come alive. Spanning a vast 72,000 square meters, this bustling marketplace isn’t just a place to shop—it’s an experience that immerses you in the local food culture, history, and heritage.

Housed in five massive zeppelin hangars, originally built during the First World War, the market itself is a historical gem, with its industrial charm and fascinating architectural design. In 1997, it was honored as part of UNESCO’s World Heritage, recognizing it as a monumental site of cultural and historical significance. 

As you wander through the bustling aisles, you’ll be greeted by the mouthwatering smells of freshly prepared meats, sizzling and smoked fish, and rich, creamy dairy products. Vibrant vegetables and fruits overflow from every corner—plump tomatoes, sweet strawberries, and crisp cucumbers sit side by side, each one bursting with the promise of fresh, flavorful ingredients. The flower section dazzles with a riot of colors, filling the air with nature’s finest scents.

Taste typical Latvian snacks like a local cheese, smoked chicken, pickled cucumbers, cabbages and a drink kvass.

Whether you're seeking ingredients to take home, a quick snack, or just a taste of authentic Latvian life, a visit to the Riga Central Market promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you savoring both the sights and the tastes of Latvia.

Afternoon at leisure in the city.

DAY 6: RIGA – KAUNAS 

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and departure to Kaunas (~3.5 hrs).

Visit Sugihara House (1 h). Sugihara House was formerly the Japanese Consulate in Kaunas from 1939 to 1940. The Japanese consular officer in Kaunas at that time was Chiune Sugihara. During the Second World War, he saved about 10,000 Jews from Lithuania, Poland, and Germany by issuing them Japanese visas, without the approval of his own government. Afterwards, see the former Jewish quarter and the former Ghetto.

Afterwards have a private guided tour through Kaunas Old Town to see remarkable sights like the ruins of Kaunas Castle, City Hall, House of Thunder, Vytautas Church, Cathedral, the old Presidents’ Residence, St. Gertrude’ s Church, the Avenue of Freedom and Kaunas Choral Synagogue. 

Overnight in Kaunas.

DAY 7: KAUNAS - TRAKAI - VILNIUS

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out.

Tour of the Museum of the 9th Fort – the memorial for victims of the Holocaust. At the end of the 19th century, Kaunas was encircled by eight forts. On the end of the First World War, the construction of the 9th Fort was completed. From 1924 the 9th Fort was a branch of Kaunas Prison. During the first Soviet occupation (from 1940 to 1941) the 9th Fort became a prison of the NKVD, from which political prisoners were sent to the Gulag. During the occupation of the Nazis (from 1941 to 1944) the 9th Fort became area site of mass murder. Around 50,000 people were murdered at the 9th Fort between 1941 and 1944, of whom 30,000 were Jews.

Drive to Trakai and visit Trakai Castle (2,5 hrs). 

Trakai town is situated on a narrow cape between 3 lakes, and it is famous for impressive Trakai Castle (interior) that is situated on an island in the middle of a lake. Trakai and Trakai Castle are important to Lithuanian history. Associated with Grand Duke Gediminas, a medieval Lithuanian hero, Trakai rose to importance before the Grand Duchy of Lithuania joined with Poland. The area began to develop in the 1400s with its castle as the center of the action, though the area saw human habitation long before these permanent structures were built. Historically, communities of Karaims, Tatars, Lithuanians, Russians, Jews and Poles lived here.

Arrive in Vilnius and overnight.  

DAY 8: VILNIUS

Breakfast at the hotel.

Vilnius, often called a Baroque city, reveals layers of Gothic and Renaissance influence in its architecture. Surrounded by lush parks, rivers, and hills, the city offers a unique harmony between history and nature. Let the guide immerse you in Vilnius’ captivating atmosphere.

Experience the rich history of Vilnius on a private 2-hour walking tour through its majestic Old Town, one of Eastern Europe’s largest. Explore landmarks like Cathedral Square with  the bell tower, the Palace of the Dukes (exterior), and admire from far the Gediminas Hill. Stroll along the picturesque Pilies Street to the oldest University in Lithuania Vilnius University, passing the elegant St. John’s Church and the charming Literatų Street. Admire the Gothic masterpiece of St. Anne’s Church (exterior), discover Town Hall Square. You will also see the President’s Palace (exterior) and the historical Gate of Dawn.

During the Vilnius, tour visit important Jewish Heritage places like Vilnius Choral Synagogue, the former Jewish quarter and the two Ghettos.

Free time to discover Vilnius on your own. 

Overnight in Vilnius.

DAY 9: VILNIUS departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Transfer to airport and departure. 

Package price in Euro per person based on twin sharing room in Low Season (1st of November - 15th of April) in 2026:

Package price in Euro per person based on twin sharing room in High Season (16th of April - 31st of October) in 2026:

For a larger amount of people, please request the price!

Package price includes the following services:
8 nights overnight in a hotel with breakfast on twin sharing basis;
Private airport transfers in Tallinn and Vilnius;
All private transfers as mentioned per itinerary;
Private services of English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours;
Entrance fees (Kadriorg Palace, Jewish Museum Tallinn, Tallinn Synagogue, Riga Peitav Shul Synagogue, Zanis Lipke Museum, Sugihara House, 9th Forth, Trakai Castle);
Donations at Riga Jewish Ghetto Museum;
Food tasting at Riga Central Market;
All applicable taxes and service tax;
Assistance 24/7 during  travel

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