Tour Overview
| Duration | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
|---|---|
| Countries | Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland |
| Price From | $1,625 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Escorted Group / City & Culture |
| Data Source | Nordic Saga Tours — 2026 (16 departures, June-September) |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Vilnius
Welcome to Lithuania! Transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Vilnius.
Day 2: Vilnius — Baroque Capital
Guided walking tour: Cathedral Square, Gediminas Tower, St. Anne’s Church, Gates of Dawn, Vilnius University (founded 1579). Afternoon in Uzupis — the artist republic. Overnight in Vilnius.
Day 3: Trakai Castle — to Riga
Morning visit to Trakai Island Castle, the iconic red-brick castle on Lake Galve. Drive north through Lithuania. Stop at the Hill of Crosses near Siauliai. Cross into Latvia and continue to Riga. Overnight in Riga.
Day 4: Riga Discovery
Guided tour of Riga’s Old Town: Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, Three Brothers, Swedish Gate. Afternoon Art Nouveau walking tour — Riga’s Alberta Street is an open-air architectural museum. Overnight in Riga.
Day 5: Riga — Free Day or Jurmala
Optional excursion to Jurmala, Latvia’s premier beach resort with its iconic wooden architecture and 33km of white sand. Or explore Riga Central Market (Europe’s largest market housed in converted Zeppelin hangars). Overnight in Riga.
Day 6: Riga to Tallinn
Scenic drive along the Via Baltica highway. Stop at Parnu, Estonia’s summer capital. Arrive in Tallinn by late afternoon. Evening orientation walk. Overnight in Tallinn.
Day 7: Tallinn Medieval Old Town
Full-day guided tour of Tallinn: Toompea Hill (Upper Town), Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Town Hall Square, St. Olaf’s Church, and the medieval city walls. Afternoon optional Kadriorg Palace and Kumu Art Museum. Overnight in Tallinn.
Day 8: Ferry to Helsinki
Morning ferry to Helsinki. Afternoon guided city tour: Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, and Market Square. Evening free to explore the design district. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 9: Helsinki — Suomenlinna & Porvoo
Morning ferry to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (UNESCO). Guided tour of this 18th-century bastion. Afternoon excursion to Porvoo with its charming red riverside warehouses. Farewell dinner in Helsinki. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 10: Depart Helsinki
Transfer to HEL airport. Safe travels!
Inclusions
- 9 nights 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast + farewell dinner
- All transfers and luxury coach
- Ferry Tallinn-Helsinki
- Suomenlinna ferry and guided tour
- English-speaking tour escort + local guides
- All entrance fees
Why This Tour
- Four capitals — Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki in one trip
- UNESCO World Heritage cities at every stop
- Seamless combination of Baltic and Nordic cultures
- Small group — maximum 36 guests
