Comfort
Explorer
Classic Baltics
8 days • 4.7
4.5
Excellent
20 reviews
8 days
Start
Vilnius, Lithuania
Finish
Tallinn, Estonia
Trip Code
AMKG
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Public bus
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Cabin (1 night)
From £1,307(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
See the best of the Baltics in a week – soaking up centuries of history, getting a taste of the region’s hearty cuisine and meeting plenty of locals along the way.
Discover the best bits of Vilnius, from its legendary beginnings and UNESCO-listed Old Town to its tiny independent republic of Uzupis. Then, wander around the Trakai Island Castle, built in the 14th century.
Uncover the treasures of Riga – both historic and culinary – on a walking tour through the cobbled streets of the Old Town followed by a Latvian lunch at the lively Central Market.
Take a breath of pine-scented air during a relaxing stay on forest-covered Saaremaa, the largest island in Estonia, sharing a dinner of local favourites before snoozing the night away in a log cabin.
Wander the streets of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town in Tallinn and attend a marzipan workshop in one of the oldest cafes in the city to learn about this delicious sweet treat.
Is this trip right for you?
We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train and bus stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones.
This trip covers a lot in a week, so there are some long drives. However, all travel is in comfortable private vehicle or public bus, with one ferry ride. Please review the itinerary for details.
Itinerary
Explore three colourful capitals and a forested island in the Baltics
Uncover the cultural wonders and historical riches of three fascinating countries on this eight-day trip through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Wander the beautiful Old Town of Vilnius and learn about its complex modern history. Discover Riga’s Art Nouveau architecture and feast on Latvian cuisine at the city’s vast Central Market. Unwind in a log cabin among evergreen forest on Saaremaa Island, sharing a meal of local favourites with your fellow travellers, and finish in Estonia’s medieval capital, Tallinn. This adventure takes in historic cities, a naturally scenic wooded island and unique Baltic cultures – all while taking you off tourist trail!
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Public bus
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Cabin (1 night)
Included activities
Vilnius - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Riga - Central Market Visit
Riga - Leader-led orientation walk
Tallinn - Marzipan workshop
Optional activities
Vilnius - University Museum - EUR3
Vilnius - National Museum - EUR6
Vilnius - Gediminas Castle Tower - EUR8
Vilnius - TV Tower - EUR16
Museum - EUR6
Riga - Beer Spa - EUR151
Riga - St Peter's Tower - EUR9
Riga - Riverboat Cruise - EUR20
Riga - Museum of War - Free
Riga - Mentzendorff's House - EUR3
Riga - Latvian National Museum of Art - EUR8
Tallinn - Kiek in de Kök Tower Museum - EUR12
Tallinn - Estonian History Museum - EUR13
Tallinn - City Bike Tour - EUR28
Tallinn - TV Tower - EUR16
Tallinn - City Museum - EUR8
Tallinn - Peter The Great Museum - EUR5
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Reviews (20)
5 stars
14
4 stars
6
Lillian
May 15, 2025
This was a wonderful trip. Beautiful countries with rich history. I learned so much. Great balance between free time and scheduled activities.
Kelly
Apr 27, 2025
Fun trip with a good mix of planned group activities and free time to explore. Each city has its own interesting art and history. Recommended!
Louise
Sep 25, 2024
Great tour to the Baltics. I learnt so much about this overlooked part of Europe. The history across the centuries is rich, complex and diverse. Stunning architecture. Highly recommend!
Robyn
Sep 25, 2024
Cathy
Sep 23, 2024
This was my first Intrepid tour and I plan to see what else intrepid offers for my future holidays. Value for money was good and the itinerary was appropriate for the time spent at each destination.
Linda
Jul 21, 2024
Classic Baltics: great exposure to the uniqueness of the Baltacs area and to each of the major cities, Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.
Scott
Jul 15, 2024
Such a great way to experience the food, art, music, history, and culture of these cool little countries! Every new location was a great surprise, and we learned so much along the way. All of the cities and sights here are underrated gems in Europe that I'm recommending to all my friends.
Leanne
May 26, 2024
A relatively short trip providing valuable insights to the Baltic State's history, culture and architecture of the capitals with a very knowledgeable tour guide and specialist guides at several destinations. It combines significant travel through the country area, a visit to an historic country town and a night in a rural retreat. The tour provides a great overview and an excellent foundation for future travel and in-depth exploration by those that way inclined.
Nick
May 09, 2024
Fantastic tour with amazing locations packed with sights and history both recent and older. Relaxed pace but with plenty of flexibility and options to do extra if you want, and the tour leader Merina was great. All the cities have many attractions and powerful history, but are easy to get around - no problems using buses, trains or trams (Tallinn). I'd suggest add extra days at the start or finish if possible.
Karin
May 01, 2024
First time to the Baltics and not disappointed. Highly encourage travellers to experience these wonderful countries.
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