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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12 days
11 nights
22 meals
10B 5L 7D
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
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
What You'll Learn
- 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.
Suggested Reading List
(12 books)
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Best of the Baltics: Treasures of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Program Number: 23225
Everything is Wonderful: Memories of a Collective Farm in Estonia
A Concise History of the Baltic States
The Dedalus Book of Lithuanian Literature
Coup de Grace
Peasant and Lord in the Process of Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism in the Baltics: An Attempt of Interdisciplinary History
Northern Shores: A History of the Baltic Sea and its Peoples
Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
Estonia: A Modern History
Yiddish Civilisation
The Baltic Revolution
Latvia: A Short History
The Baltic Story: A Thousand-Year History of Its Lands, Sea and Peoples
Meals
22 Meals
10 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
7 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
- Oct 18, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024
- Jun 07, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Jun 28, 2024 - Jul 09, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 23, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Aug 09, 2024 - Aug 20, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 10, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Sep 06, 2024 - Sep 17, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Sep 13, 2024 - Sep 24, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Oct 18, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- May 23, 2025 - Jun 03, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Jun 06, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Jun 27, 2025 - Jul 08, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Sep 05, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
- Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 21, 2025 (Tallinn to Vilnius)
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
3 nights
Tallinn
Modern centrally located hotel with views over the historic Old Town.
4 nights
Riga
Opened in June 2007 (111 rooms), this is an award-winning 4-star hotel. The Avalon Hotel successfully blends modern design with the medieval traditions of the city's architecture. It is located in the city center, directly adjacent to the Old Town of Riga.
3 nights
Vilnius
The Novotel Vilnius Hotel is part of the Accor Hotel chain and it is a medium size (159 rooms), 4-star hotel ideally located in the city center, next to the Old Town. The overall atmosphere of the hotel, its modern architecture and simple but elegant interior reflect the spirit of modern Vilnius. It is located in the fashionable area of the city with many shops and restaurants and in close proximity to tourist and cultural sites
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