Berlin to Baltics - 17 days

Welcome to Germany and the beautiful city of Berlin! Upon arrival at in Berlin airport you'll be met and transferred to our hotel in the heart of the capital. The rest of the day is at leisure.

After breakfast, we explore the vibrant capital of Germany on a city sightseeing tour. Taking in the bustling Kurfurstendamm and the majestic Victory Column (Siegessaule). We stroll down the grand boulevard of Unter den Linden, see the impressive Chancellery (Kanzleramt), the historic Reichstag, and the iconic Brandenburg Gate.





In the afternoon, we visit the charming city of Potsdam and explore the beautiful Sanssouci Palace, which is a masterpiece of Rococo architecture, along with its expansive park and beautiful gardens.

Berlin - Dresden. After breakfast, we travel by train to the historic city of Dresden and transfer to our hotel. Then enjoy a walking tour of the city. Kicking off at the historic Neumarkt, we admire the stunning Frauenkirche church, see the famous Semper Opera House and marvel at the majestic Zwinger Palace, where we can soak up wonderful views from Bruhl Terrace. Our tour wraps up with a delightful stroll across the iconic Augustus Bridge.

Dresden - Wroclaw (Poland). This morning we bid farewell to Germany and travel across the border to Wroclaw, one of the oldest and the most beautiful cities in Poland. Our tour of this charming city begins at Ostrow Tumski, also known as Cathedral Island, the historic heart of Wroclaw. We admire the architectural brilliance of the UNESCO-Listed Centennial Hall, stroll through the bustling Old Market Square in Wroclaw’s old town and visit the towering St. Elizabeth’s Church, with its breathtaking interiors. Our tour ends at the Gothic City Hall, a stunning masterpiece of medieval architecture that promises to leave us in awe.

Wroclaw - Krakow. We start our day with a visit to the Museum of Wroclaw University, taking in the spectacular Baroque Hall of Aula Leopoldina, the Oratorium Marianum and the Mathematical Tower. This afternoon, our journey takes us to Krakow, where we are ready to dive into the next chapter of our exciting adventure.

After breakfast, we begin our Krakow city tour. For half a millennium, Krakow reigned as the royal capital of Poland, with its ancient city walls safeguarding centuries of traditions and secrets. Our day begins with an enthralling walking tour of the Old Town, where we visit the stunning St. Mary’s Church, the historic Jagiellonian University, the bustling Cloth Hall, and the majestic Wawel Hill, home to the Wawel Castle and Wawel Cathedral.





In the afternoon, you have the option to embark on an exciting excursion to the renowned Wieliczka Salt Mine, an extraordinary labyrinth of tunnels that descend as deep as 327 metres.

Krakow - Warsaw. After breakfast, the morning offers an optional excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum. This optional excursion must be pre-booked before departure, due to limited availability. Contact us before or as soon as possible after booking to confirm this excursion. Auschwitz was the site of an infamous Nazi concentration camp during the Second World War and is a sobering but important historic site to visit. Alternatively, enjoy a free morning to explore Krakow on your own.





In the early afternoon we transfer to Krakow railway station, travelling by train to Warsaw. Arrive at Warsaw railway station and transfer to our hotel for check-in.

Today after breakfast, we discover the history of Warsaw, a city that saw near complete destruction by the end of the Second World War. In the years since, the old town has been meticulously rebuilt to its former glory. On a morning sightseeing tour, we take in the Royal Route and the Old Town, where we see the Royal Castle, St John’s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square, and the Barbican.





This afternoon there's free time to explore Warsaw independently. Alternatively, there's an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park, home to Lazienki Palace, also known as the Palace on the Water. This evening there's an optional Polish dinner at Gospoda Kwiaty Polskie.

Warsaw - Biaylistok. Today after breakfast, we continue through Eastern Poland with its dense forests to the Podlasie region and Bialowieza National Park, with its famous European Bison Show Reserve. After a leisurely stroll along the nature trails of the forest, we continue to Biaylistok where we check into our hotel.

Biaylistok - Vilnius (Lithuania). Departing Biaylistok after breakfast, we travel through attractive resort towns into Lithuania and on to its capital Vilnius. We stop en-route in Kaunas, the former capital of Lithuania, to admire the beautiful Old Town and the elegant white Baroque Town Hall before our late afternoon arrival in Vilnius.

This morning after breakfast, we explore Vilnius, capital of Lithuania on a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town. On our walking tour we see Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn.





This afternoon is free for you to explore Vilnius independently. There's also the option to join an excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania and home to the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully perched on an island in Lake Galve.





This evening there's the opportunity to indulge in an optional Lithuanian dinner.

Vilnius - Riga (Estonia). This morning after breakfast, we depart Vilnius and make our way to one of the most holy sites in Lithuania, the Hill of Crosses. It's believed that nearly 100,000 crosses of different sizes and designs have been left here over the years. It's uncertain when the tradition started but it has come to symbolize the fortitude of Catholicism in Lithuania.





This afternoon we make our way across the border into Latvia, reaching the impressive Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. This beautiful baroque palace is ornately decorated and surrounded by stunning gardens. We continue on towards Riga later this afternoon, travelling through the rolling hills of the Southern Latvia.

Today after breakfast, we discover the fascinating city of Riga, the capital of Latvia and the largest of the three Baltic capitals. Officially founded by the German bishop Albert Riga in 1201, Riga is a city full of colourful architecture and mesmerising old-world charm. On our walking tour this morning we visit the Art Nouveaux District and the Old Town. In the Old Town we see Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gates along with other fascinating parts of the city which demonstrate its rich history.





This afternoon is free for you to further explore Riga independently or to join an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian seaside resort. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Today after breakfast, offers free time to further explore Riga independently or join our optional excursions. In the morning you can discover medieval Latvia on an optional tour of the stunning 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 returning to Riga.





In the afternoon an optional trip to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum will be offered, with its spacious exhibition of 18th century country life.

Riga - Tallinn (Estonia). Departing Riga after breakfast this morning we make our way along the coastal highway, crossing into Estonia. From here we journey on to the beautiful summer resort of Parnu where we enjoy a short tour of this pretty city bisected by the Parnu River. Continuing on towards Tallinn, we make our way through the thick green forests of Northern Estonia.





Arriving in Tallinn early afternoon the rest of the day is at leisure.

After breakfast we head out on a sightseeing tour of Tallinn. Tallinn is a enchanting blend of medieval and modern. The picturesque old town is a friendly, bustling place during the summer months with locals and tourists sampling the many fantastic cafes, galleries and shops. 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.





This afternoon is free to explore Tallinn independently or you may wish to join an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park and a visit to the KUMU, the award winning new Estonian art museum. This evening there's an optional medieval dinner to celebrate the last night of our tour.

Your Baltic experience ends after breakfast this morning and hotel check out. A transfer will be provided to take you to Tallinn Airport.