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Lithuania/Latvia/Estonia

Best of the Baltics: Treasures of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Program No. 23225RJ
On a comprehensive journey to the three Baltic capitals, learn about Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga’s tumultuous histories and experience the cultural gems this region has to offer.

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DATES & starting prices
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May 19 - May 30, 2023
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3,049
Jun 9 - Jun 20, 2023
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3,049
Jun 23 - Jul 4, 2023
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3,049
Jul 14 - Jul 25, 2023
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3,049
Aug 11 - Aug 22, 2023
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3,049
Sep 1 - Sep 12, 2023
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3,049
Sep 8 - Sep 19, 2023
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3,049
Sep 15 - Sep 26, 2023
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3,049
Oct 6 - Oct 17, 2023
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2,949
Oct 20 - Oct 31, 2023
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2,949
May 10 - May 21, 2024
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3,049
May 24 - Jun 4, 2024
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3,049
Jun 7 - Jun 18, 2024
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3,049
Jun 21 - Jul 2, 2024
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3,049
Jul 12 - Jul 23, 2024
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3,049
Aug 9 - Aug 20, 2024
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3,049
Sep 6 - Sep 17, 2024
Starting at
3,049
Oct 4 - Oct 15, 2024
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2,949
Oct 18 - Oct 29, 2024
Starting at
2,949
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
May 19 - May 30, 2023
Starting at
3,479
Jun 9 - Jun 20, 2023
Starting at
3,479
Jun 23 - Jul 4, 2023
Starting at
3,479
Jul 14 - Jul 25, 2023
Starting at
3,479
Aug 11 - Aug 22, 2023
Starting at
3,479
Sep 1 - Sep 12, 2023
Starting at
3,479
Sep 8 - Sep 19, 2023
Starting at
3,479
Sep 15 - Sep 26, 2023
Starting at
3,479
Oct 6 - Oct 17, 2023
Starting at
3,339
Oct 20 - Oct 31, 2023
Starting at
3,339
May 10 - May 21, 2024
Starting at
3,539
May 24 - Jun 4, 2024
Starting at
3,539
Jun 7 - Jun 18, 2024
Starting at
3,539
Jun 21 - Jul 2, 2024
Starting at
3,539
Jul 12 - Jul 23, 2024
Starting at
3,539
Aug 9 - Aug 20, 2024
Starting at
3,539
Sep 6 - Sep 17, 2024
Starting at
3,539
Oct 4 - Oct 15, 2024
Starting at
3,399
Oct 18 - Oct 29, 2024
Starting at
3,399

At a Glance

Few places know “bounce-back” like the Baltic States. For almost 50 years, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania hid under the shadow of Soviet rule until declaring their independence in 1990. Slowly but surely, each regained its footing and developed its own identity. With local experts, explore each of the Baltics’ colorful capitals and learn what makes them extraordinary. In Estonia, discover the Baltics’ oldest capital, Tallinn. Latvia’s Riga, the largest of the three capitals, is a complete architectural treasure. Last but not least, venture to Lithuania and explore Vilnius, one of Europe’s cultural gems. Experience the welcoming spirit of the locals in all three capitals on the learning adventure of a lifetime.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 3 miles per day, standing for up to 2 hours on field trips. Many cobbled streets in city centers, some hilly and uneven terrain in rural areas.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Explore the unbelievable architecture of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius as you walk through their Old Towns and historic landmarks with local experts.
  • Immerse yourself in the different cultures through musical performances and by meeting local families.
  • Learn about the Baltic States’ political, economic and geographical position through fascinating lectures.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Northern Shores: A History of the Baltic Sea and its Peoples
by Alan Palmer
The Baltic Revolution
by Anatol Lieven
Peasant and Lord in the Process of Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism in the Baltics: An Attempt of Interdisciplinary History
by Juhan Kahk
Latvia: A Short History
by Mara Kalnins
A Concise History of the Baltic States
by Andrejs Plakans
The Baltic Story: A Thousand-Year History of Its Lands, Sea and Peoples
by Caroline Boggis-Rolfe
Coup de Grace
by Marguerite Yourcenar
Everything is Wonderful: Memories of a Collective Farm in Estonia
by Sigrid Rausing
Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
by Eyewitness Travel
The Dedalus Book of Lithuanian Literature
by Almantas Samalavicius (ed.)
Yiddish Civilisation
by Paul Kriwaczek
Estonia: A Modern History
by Neil Taylor





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If you want to attend the live lecture, please do not wait until the last minute to enroll.
If you enroll after a lecture is complete, we’ll send you a recording of the event.