Baltic Adventure

Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this charming city. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Included Experiences

• Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Visit Trakai Castle. Enjoy optional activities like the Frank Zappa monument, the breakaway Republic of Uzupis, a giant egg statue, the Gediminas tower and castle museum, and the KGB Museum. Spend free time walking through charming old town or searching out artist havens and modern statues. Multi-faceted, puzzling, a heady mix of old and new, Vilnius has all the glories of a royal past, the troubling reminders of wartime and Communist atrocities and a vibrant forward-looking outlook.

Included Experiences

• Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
• Trakai Castle Visit: Enjoy a visit to Trakai Castle, about 45 mins out of town by bus, built in the late 14th century. Getting out of the capital and visiting this historic treasure is a great way to experience a little more of Lithuania.

Optional Experiences

• Frank Zappa Monument Visit: Visit the statue that pays tribute to the musician Frank Zappa, who's much loved in Lithuania.
• Gediminas Tower Visit: Visit Gediminas Tower to learn more about this symbolic place in Lithuania.
• KGB Museum Visit: The KGB Museum is the unofficial name for the Museum of Genocide Victims currently housed in the former KGB headquarters. The fascinating museum brings to light the atrocities of war and the suffering the people of Lithuania and the other Baltic countries. On display are documents and artifacts related to the 50 year occupation of Lithuania by the Soviet Union.

Travel by private vehicle to Klaipeda, one of the oldest cities in Lithuania. Set out on a CEO led orientation walk, visiting famous sights, and seeing up close the many interesting sculptures that make Klaipeda unique. Make brief stops at Theatre Square, in the heart of the old town, to see the sculpture of Ann from Tharau in the square’s centre fountain. Then walk by Klaipeda Castle, first mentioned in written sources as early as 1252. The orientation walk will finish at a local gastropub with a local beer, where afterwards you can opt to grab some dinner on your own.

Included Experiences

• CEO-led Orientation Walk of Klaipeda: Walk around one of the oldest cities in Lithuania with your CEO. Explore the old town, stop at Theater Square, see Klaipeda castle and many of the interesting sites in the old city. Get up close to the many varied outdoor sculptures the city has become famous for such as the Black Ghost. Finish your tour with a refreshing local beer at a gastropub! Opt to grab some dinner there afterwards to try local flavours.

You will spend the whole day exploring the peninsula known as the Curonian Spit, located between Klaipeda and Nida. You will visit the Hill of Witches, Lithuania’s outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art that will take you on a trip through the most well-known legends and stories in Lithuanian folk history. Later in the day visit the Parnidis Dune and Sun Clock in Nida. Stop for some free time in Nida where you can grab some lunch on your own and opt to see the Fisherman museum and Nida Lighthouse if time allows. Arrive back in Klaipeda in the evening. The Curonian Spit is a long, thin sand bar, dotted with dune that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. This spit is shared by Lithuania and Kalingrad, Russia's western most oblast. The forested hills, known as Hill of Witches used to be the site of dancing and gathering during Pagan festivals. Now, the hills are dotted with wooden statues created by local artists, depicting witches, dragons, and the elements. Some of the statues tell stories of the local legends and folklore, bringing the region to life with their intricate carvings.

Included Experiences

• Full Day Tour of Nida: Set off on a full day tour of the Curonian Spit to Nida from Klaipeda. The tour will start in the morning and includes the 25 minute ferry ride to the Curonian Spit. After arriving, drive up to Nida along the peninsula making brief visits to Amber Bay, the Grey Herons and Cormorants Colony, and the Dead Dunes before arriving in Nida. On the way we will walk along the Hill of Witches, which used to be the site of dancing and gathering during Pagan festivals. Now the hills are dotted with wooden statues created by local artists, depicting witches, dragons and the elements. Some of the statues as well tell stories of the local legends and folklore, bringing the region to life with their intricate carvings. Mid day, spend a few hours free in Nida to grab lunch on your own or maybe choose to see the Fisherman Museum and Nida Lighthouse. Pay a visit to Parnidis Dune and Sun Clock before traveling back to Klaipeda for the evening. There will be stops in both directions for photo opportunities. The tour will last for 7 hours and includes 3 hours total of driving time.

Optional Experiences

• Nida Lighthouse: Make your way to the Nida Lighthouse, one of the tallest along the Lithuanian coast. Built in the 1800s, its classic red and white stripes are an iconic lighthouse feature. Last renovated in 2016, it's still in use today.
• Ethnographic Fisherman's Museum: Take a wander through this restored 19th century fishing cottage, now exhibiting relics and tools from the fishing trade.

Cross the border into Latvia and head to the capital, Riga, stopping at the Hill of Crosses along the way. Options for this charming city include visiting the Occupation Museum, the Riga Art Nouveau Centre, Riga Castle, the Andrejsala artists' district, or just wandering the cobblestone streets. Explore the narrow streets on foot and get better acquainted with the city known as "the Paris of the East". Opt to visit St Peter's Church, where we ascend the spire by lift, for a fantastic view over the city.

Optional Experiences

• Saint Peter's Church : Ascend the spire of this church by lift for a fantastic view over the city.
• Andrejsala Artists' District: The Andrejsala neighbourhood is an industrial port area just outside the city. Recently it has developed into a cultural hub with art and entertainment areas, workshops, galleries, and cafés. Explore all it has to offer.

Enjoy a guided tour and a lunch of treats from the Central Market. Spend a free afternoon exploring the city.

Included Experiences

• Riga Guided Tour: Visit some of the neighbourhoods and sights around Riga and learn about the history of this 800-year-old city. Visit the central market and pick up some delicacies for lunch.
• Free Time: Explore this intriguing city.

Optional Experiences

• Museum of the Occupation of Latvia Visit: The museum is dedicated to portraying what life was like in Latvia during the three periods of occupation. Learn about life under Soviet and Nazi rule and how Latvians regained their freedom in 1991.
• Riga Art Nouveau Centre Visit: RIga is one of the few places where Art Nouveau architecture has survived in great numbers. Visit the centre to learn more. (5-20 EUR per person)
• Riga Castle Visit: First built in the 1440s on the banks of Daugava River, Riga Castle is now the home of the President of Latvia and the National History Museum. Enjoy a visit here and explore the castle.
• The Tower of the Academy of Sciences: Head to the top of the Latvian Academy of Sciences observation deck and witness breathtaking views of Riga's Old Town and the Daugava River. Stand atop the building's 17th-floor balcony at the height of 65 metres.

Cross the border to Estonia and get the local experience with three nights on a farm in Saaremaa. In the area there is canoeing on the Nasva river, fishing, and island visits. Over the next three nights, savour farm-to-table dinners specially prepared by your host family. Saaremaa is a remote island in the Baltic Sea with unique traditions and heritage. Thatched roof houses, stone walls, and windmills make up this fairytale landscape. Enjoy three nights on a farm outside the main city of Kuressaare.

Included Experiences

• Ferry: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Enjoy a tour of Saaremaa including a visit to the Kaali meteorite lake, bakeries, and windmills. Opt to visit the local breweries.

Included Experiences

• Saaremaa Guided Tour: Visit a group of windmills and try traditional baked goods while sipping on local beer. In the area, you'll find a naturally growing oak forest with rare flora (like orchids) and a bird watching platform.

Optional Experiences

• Vilsandi National Park: Vilsandi National Park is made up of 150 small yet incredibly biodiverse islets along the western shores of Saaremaa Island. Opt to hike along the park's many trails, visit a farm, or simply enjoy nature in a tranquil rural setting.
• Kuressaare Castle: Visit the Baltic region's best preserved medieval castle - surrounded by a real moat, no less! Today, Kuressaare Castle houses the Saaremaa Museum and its collections on local history, nature and culture. While there's a fee to enter the museum, walking through the castle grounds is free, and a lovely way to experience the majesty of Estonia.

Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to visit some of the ancient churches or natural sites like the lake, the Panga Cliff, and the Pühatu Springs.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Head out and explore.

Optional Experiences

• Sightseeing Saaremaa: Visit some of the churches, some dating back as far as the 1300s and others boasting ancient wall frescoes still intact. Natural sites include the lake, the Panga Cliff, and the Pühatu Springs.
• Kuressaare Castle: Visit the Baltic region's best preserved medieval castle - surrounded by a real moat, no less! Today, Kuressaare Castle houses the Saaremaa Museum and its collections on local history, nature and culture. While there's a fee to enter the museum, walking through the castle grounds is free, and a lovely way to experience the majesty of Estonia.
• Pühatu Springs: Visit the beautiful Pühatu Springs. "Pühatu" resembles the word "bottomless" in the Estonian language, and describes the seemingly bottomlessness of this vibrant green spring. Locals have been visiting this site for hundreds of years, throwing coins into the pool as offerings for good health and fortune.
• Panga Cliff: Take a walk to these vast slate cliffs, stretching about 2.5 km long.
• Vilsandi National Park: Vilsandi National Park is made up of 150 small yet incredibly biodiverse islets along the western shores of Saaremaa Island. Opt to hike along the park's many trails, visit a farm, or simply enjoy nature in a tranquil rural setting.

Travel to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Fall in love with this medieval town. Enjoy an included visit to Kadriorg Palace.

Included Experiences

• Kadriorg Palace Visit: Named for Peter the Great's wife, Catherine, the Kadriorg Palace served as the Russian czar's summer residence. Designed by an Italian architect, much of the palace's architecture is distinctly Baroque in style. Today, it's also home to collections from the Estonian Art Museum.

Optional Experiences

• Bike tour around Tallinn: Hop on two wheels and explore Estonia's capital by bike. (20-25 EUR per person)
• Peter the Great Museum: Visit the house that Peter the Great and his wife Catherine stayed in on their visits to Tallinn.

Spend a free day exploring this medieval city. Use your free time to visit the Museum of the Occupation, the Dome Church, the open air museum, go sea kayaking, visit the beaches, or relax in a sauna.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Explore the sights or hit the beach.

Optional Experiences

• Kadriorg Palace Visit: Named for Peter the Great's wife, Catherine, the Kadriorg Palace served as the Russian czar's summer residence. Designed by an Italian architect, much of the palace's architecture is distinctly Baroque in style. Today, it's also home to collections from the Estonian Art Museum.
• Sea Kayaking: Head out to sea by kayak to get a new perspective of the area.
• Occupation Museum Visit: Visit the Museum of the Occupations to learn more about life under the Soviet and Nazi regimes, then head to the ex-KGB headquarters.
• Dome Church and Toompea Hill Visit: Enjoy a visit to the Dome Church, or St Mary's Cathedral, located on Toompea Hill. it's the oldest church in Tallinn, built in the 13th century. (2-6 EUR per person)
• Old Town Visit: Wander the Old Town, soaking in the 15th to 17th century feel, and visit the Raekoja Plats where you can check out cafés and restaurants lining this square. It's absolutely a must-see.
• Bike tour around Tallinn: Hop on two wheels and explore Estonia's capital by bike. (20-25 EUR per person)
• Peter the Great Museum: Visit the house that Peter the Great and his wife Catherine stayed in on their visits to Tallinn.

Travel by ferry to the charming capital city of Helsinki. Enjoy an afternoon in the the white city of the North with an orientation walk and free time.

Included Experiences

• Ferry: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
• Orientation With CEO: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
• Free Time: Get out and explore the Finnish capital.

Optional Experiences

• Ateneum Art Museum: Visit Finland's best-known art museum, considered the home of Finnish art. Located in Helsinki's city centre, the Ateneum Art Museum was first opened in 1888. With over 20,000 works on display, spend a few hours getting acquainted with the landscapes, portraits, still-lifes, and abstract art of this unique Nordic region.
• Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: After wandering through Helsinki's chic design district, see another side of Finland on Seurasaari Island. Hop on a bus or tram to visit the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum and experience what rural Finnish life was like over a hundred years ago. Each of the island's 87 cottages, cabins, farmsteads and manors are unique to a region of Finland - in fact many were transported here from their original locations, and are complete with traditional objects, furniture, and dress.
• Suomenlinna Sea Fortress: The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is one of Finland's most popular attractions for a reason. Built in 1748 as a military fortress to protect Helsinki - first as a part of Sweden, then Russia, and finally, Finland - this UNESCO World Heritage site stretches over six islands and is easily accessible from the Helsinki harbour by ferry (€3/person for 15 minute ride). Opt for a guided tour to further explore the tunnels, dockyard, museums and local history of this fascinating fortress.
• Bike Tour of Helsinki: Experience Helsinki on two wheels with a guided bike tour of the city. Helsinki Bike Tours take you to off-the-beaten-path attractions and local favourites around town, while learning what life in contemporary Finland is like today with fun, knowledgeable guides. (60-70 EUR per person)

Depart at any time.