Baltic Sea Treasures Group Tour 2025

Day 1 - Arrival to Riga

(Tuesday)

Welcome to Riga! Optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar, check-in & welcome meeting.

Day 2 - Riga

(Wednesday)

Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Day 3 - Riga

(Thursday)

After we get acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga.

The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th-century country life.

Day 4 - Riga to Tallinn

(Friday)

The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

Day 5 - Tallinn

(Saturday)

Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and a visit to KUMU, the award-winning Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

Day 6 - Tallinn to Helsinki

(Sunday)

Explore more of Tallinn independently, or join the optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th-century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum.

After a lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Seaside**** or similar.

Day 7 - Helsinki

(Monday)

Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock.

In the afternoon, transfer to Helsinki harbour and departure by overnight cruise to Stockholm. Dinner on board.

Day 9 - Free-time in Stockholm

(Wednesday)

Today is free for you to explore Stockholm at your own leisure. With its unique blend of historic charm and contemporary flair, the city offers countless opportunities for discovery. You may wish to stroll through the quaint alleyways of Gamla Stan, visit one of the many world-class museums such as the Vasa Museum or ABBA The Museum, or take a scenic boat tour through the archipelago.

Day 10 - Departure from Stockholm

(Thursday)

You can choose to book a transfer to the airport. The end of your Baltic tour!

• 1,485 EUR per person = based on two people sharing a double/twin room
• 2,280 EUR per person = staying in a single room
• Half board at hotels (5 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea in Riga/Tallinn): EUR 195.00 pp

• 23rd June - 3rd July 2026
• 7th July - 17th July 2026
• 21st July - 31st July 2026
• 4th August - 14th August 2026

• 8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels and 1 overnight onboard ferry Helsinki-Stockholm (A class - outside cabins)
• 9 x buffet breakfast and dinner buffet on board Helsinki-Stockholm cruise
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrance to medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki
• Service of English speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
• Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki one way (2nd class)

• Please note flights are NOT included in this package. If you wish to add flights to your booking please contact us, or you are welcome to book them yourself.
• If required, we can book additional nights at the start or end of your tour, or arrange an add-on pre/post tour to any of our other destinations.
• The tour is guaranteed (min 2 people) and the maximum group size is 36 people.
• This tour is operated by our local partners ViaHansa and is called Baltic Sea Treasures.