Baltic Highlights

from€1319
for 7 nights
Detailed Art Nouveau facade in Riga, featuring ornate white carvings, blue tile accents, and a dark arched window with balcony. Architectural beauty.
Majestic Riga Cathedral, with its towering spire and historic architecture, dominates the city skyline. A view of this iconic landmark.
Cobbled street in Riga's old town, featuring historic brick buildings with arched walkways. A glimpse of the city's charming medieval architecture.
Vibrant street in Riga with colourful buildings, featuring a bright blue facade and a pink building. Cobbled street with a person walking in the distance.
Aerial view of Riga Cathedral, showing its distinctive spire and red-tiled roofs, overlooking the city and river. A panorama of Riga's historic skyline.
Riga skyline at sunset, featuring the Riga Cathedral spire in the foreground, overlooking the city and river. Warm evening light.
Rundāle Palace, a stunning example of Baroque architecture, featuring a yellow facade and ornate gardens.
Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, featuring a pink and white facade and formal gardens.
St. Nicholas Church in Tallinn, Estonia, featuring a tall spire and historic architecture, surrounded by colourful rooftops.
A scenic view of Tallinn, Estonia, featuring its historic red-tiled rooftops, church spires, and medieval architecture.
Tallinn Town Hall, a historic building with a tall spire, in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town. People walking in the square.
St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church at Vilnius University, featuring Baroque architecture and a cloudy sky.
Vilnius Cathedral and Cathedral Square, featuring the iconic white cathedral and bell tower under a cloudy sky.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn, featuring its distinctive black domes and ornate facade. A prominent landmark of Tallinn.
A couple walks through a historic stone archway in Tallinn, Estonia. Medieval architecture with stone walls.

This Travel Escapes tour brings you to three gems of the Baltic – Vilnius, Riga & Tallinn on a 7 night, 4-star touring holiday.

What’s Included

  • Flight Dublin to Vilnius
  • Airport transfer to hotel
  • 7 x overnights at centrally located 4-star hotels
  • 7 x buffet breakfast
  • Entrances to Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
  • Service of English speaking guide throughout
  • Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
  • Portage at hotels
  • Tallinn –   Return flight to Dublin
  • Helsinki – Return direct flight to Dublin
  • Taxes and charges included
  • 1 x 20kg check in bag per person.

 

Starting in Vilnius you will discover the history, sights & culture of these wonderful cities with experienced guides on what is sure to be a memorable experience.

2 nights in Vilnius, 3 nights in Riga & 2 nights in Tallinn in 4-star hotels with breakfast

Accommodation
Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva
Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija
Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia
Upgrade Options
Optional extra tours
• 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: EUR 45.00 pp
• Lithuanian dinner at Restaurant Senoji Trobele: EUR 50.00 pp
• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala with City Museum: EUR 40.00 pp
• Organ music concert at Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00
• 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 60.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Ethnographical Open-Air Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 45.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 50.00 pp

Optional Extension - Helsinki:
When so close there’s a great opportunity to visit Finland. Includes:
Transfer to the port
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago.
On arrival transfer to hotel
Tour of Helsinki
2 nights in the 4 star Hotel Glo Art**** or similar.
Transfer to the airport
Flight to Dublin
From €400pp for two sharing
From €600 for solo occupancy
Prices
Dates Cabin Type Price
14 Sep 2025 €1319 Sold Out
21 Sep 2025 €1439 Book Now
28 Sep 2025 €1369 Book Now
05 Oct 2025 €1369 Book Now
12 Oct 2025 New date €1379 Book Now
Agent
Eleanor M
Eleanor M
Phone:
01-2941000
Email:
book@travelescapes.ie
Booking Remarks
Prices are per person based on two sharing
Inclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
Non-refundable or transferable booking deposit €300 per person (Full payment due if within 12 weeks)
Full payment due on confirmation
Optional Insurance available (call for details)
Single room supplement from €420
Superior Room supplement €160 pp
Prices are correct at time of going to press, flight supplements may apply depending on availability of negotiated airfares
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Itinerary
Day 1

Vilnius, Lithuania

Fly direct Dublin to Vilnius with Ryanair. Arrival in Vilnius and transfer to the Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar.

Overnight stay

Day 2

Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius is known for its more than 1.200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional Lithuanian dinner at Senoji Trobele.

Day 3

Riga, Latvia

Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar.

Day 4

Riga, Latvia

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 morning takes to Art Nouveaux district and Old Town including 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 5

Riga, Latvia

After we get acquainted with Riga, we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The 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 Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life.

Day 6

Tallinn, Estonia

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 7

Tallinn, Estonia

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 visit to KUMU, the award-winning new Estonian Art Museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

Day 8

Tallinn, Estonia

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Dublin.

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