Treasures of the Baltics
Beyond the cities, admire tranquil lakes and beautiful countryside, while savouring distinctive local flavours and experiencing the warm hospitality of the region. From medieval treasures to unforgettable culinary and cultural experiences, this journey offers read more a wonderful introduction to a captivating and lesser-explored side of Europe.
Itinerary
Fly to Warsaw, Poland's captivating capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Begin your journey with a guided tour of Warsaw, exploring the beautifully restored Old Town, Castle Square, Royal Castle, St John's Cathedral and the atmospheric Old Town Market Square. After lunch, explore Warsaw's Communist-era heritage. See the imposing Palace of Culture and Science before visiting the Polish Vodka Museum. Learn about the 500-year history of Polish vodka production and finish with a tasting of selected varieties.
Journey north into the beautiful Masurian Lake District, a region of tranquil lakes and dense forests. Along the way, visit Wolf's Lair, Hitler's former Eastern Front headquarters. Explore the atmospheric ruins of this vast wartime complex and learn about its role during the Second World War, including the famous 1944 assassination attempt. Continue into the peaceful Masurian countryside.
Cross into Lithuania and travel to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Discover its multicultural heritage and the traditions of the Karaim community during a hands-on workshop to prepare traditional kibinai, followed by lunch. Later, cruise across Lake Galvė for views of the magnificent Trakai Island Castle before continuing to Vilnius.
Explore Lithuania's capital, Vilnius, on a guided walking tour through its UNESCO-listed Old Town. Discover grand churches, historic streets and atmospheric courtyards before continuing to Užupis, the city's bohemian artists' quarter. Enjoy Flex time this afternoon to explore Vilnius at your own pace before dinner in a local restaurant.
Journey towards Latvia, stopping at Lithuania's extraordinary Hill of Crosses, a powerful symbol of faith, hope and resistance. After lunch, cross into Latvia to visit magnificent Rundāle Palace, exploring its Baroque interiors and elegant French-style gardens. Continue to Riga for dinner.
Explore Riga on a guided tour, discovering its medieval Old Town and admiring the city's spectacular Art Nouveau architecture. Visit Riga Cathedral and enjoy a short live organ performance before continuing to the lively Riga Central Market, housed within former Zeppelin hangars. Sample local delicacies and taste the city's famous Riga Black Balsam, a traditional herbal liqueur.
Travel through the scenic landscapes of Gauja National Park before stepping behind the Iron Curtain at a secret Soviet bunker. Hidden beneath a former rehabilitation centre, this remarkably preserved Cold War time capsule reveals original maps, communications equipment and propaganda materials. Continue into Estonia for a local cider tasting, paired with regional cheeses, before arriving in Tallinn.
Discover Tallinn's beautifully preserved medieval Old Town on a guided tour, exploring its winding streets and historic landmarks, including Toompea Castle, Town Hall Square and the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Enjoy Flex time this afternoon to explore at your own pace before stepping back 700 years this evening with a medieval dinner experience, enjoying traditional dishes in a candlelit Hanseatic setting.
Cross the Baltic Sea by ferry to Helsinki, Finland's elegant capital and a fascinating meeting point between Western and Eastern cultures. Discover the city's highlights on a guided tour before enjoying lunch in the city centre.
Later, take a short ferry ride across Helsinki's harbour to Suomenlinna, the UNESCO-listed sea fortress built over three centuries under Swedish, Russian and Finnish rule.
Enjoy a Flex day in Helsinki to explore at your own pace. Browse Finnish design boutiques, discover the city's renowned music scene or relax in a traditional Finnish sauna. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest towns, with its charming Old Town and colourful wooden houses. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Transfer to Helsinki Airport for your onward flight, arriving home the following day.
Trip Inclusions
- Experience all three Baltic countries, plus Poland and Finland
- Visit Hitler's Wolf's Lair headquarters
- Enjoy a Polish vodka tasting
- Visit a secret Soviet bunker in Latvia
- Explore Helsinki's Suomenlinna Fortress
- Try your hand at making Lithuanian Kibinai
- International flights and current taxes
- Domestic transportation
- 3.5 - 4 star accommodation
- Meals as stated
- Touring with guides and entrance fees
- 11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2026. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
- Customary tipping amount approximately EUR130pp (AU$232pp) is paid locally.
- Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
- Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
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Wendy Wu Africa, Europe & the Middle East (2026-27)
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