Baltics and Norway Revealed

Experience the kaleidoscope of influences in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia from the Middle Ages to recent historical events that shaped the fascinating Baltics. Relish the timeless charm of Vilnius and explore its cobblestone streets – by bike or on foot. Step into the pages of a fairytale at Trakai, an island castle with soaring pines and grassy shores. Embrace the historic past of Riga when you spend three nights in the opulent Old Town. Taste traditional Latvian flavours in a hands-on cooking class. Peek into the rural heritage of the Baltics at the Estonian Open-Air Museum. On the precipice of all things old and new, discover a melting pot of cultures and medieval heritage in the Baltics.

Your Fly, Tour & Cruise Package Includes:

• $2400 flight credit per person
• 9 night The Baltics Revealed guided tour with Collette, Vilnius to Tallinn
• 3 nights accommodation in Copenhagen
• 7 nights Norwegian Coastal cruise onboard MSC Euribia, Copenhagen return
• All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages
• A wide range of onboard activities & entertainment
• Private transfers in Copenhagen
• Port charges, fees & taxes onboard your cruise

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 7-26 May 2024

Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Vilnius Lithuania

Step into another time in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Stay in the heart of medieval Old Town (UNESCO) – a relic of a bygone era, where cobblestone streets lead through a seamless mosaic of cultures. The city’s Baroque arches, neoclassical siding, and 300-year-old frescoes creates an indescribable charm. Joining new friends tonight, get a taste of the culture at a local restaurant where you will excite your palate with warm and hearty comfort food. Meal: Dinner

Day 2: Vilnius

Discover Vilnius University, the oldest in the Baltic states. Decide how to see the city because it’s your choice! Stroll the winding streets with a local expert and peek into Vilnius’s Jewish heritage, Bohemian lifestyle, and budding art district -OR- explore by bike with a local guide, passing the vibrant colours of imaginative street murals. Then, uncover the nation’s dark past at the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, better known as the KGB Museum. Located in the former Nazi and Soviet headquarters, the museum hosts personal accounts from the victims and their families. Meal: Breakfast.

Day 3: Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius

Embrace the fairy-tale aura around you at the Trakai Island Castle. Surrounded by curving coastlines and towering pines, the burnt orange walls of the fortress appear to rise directly out of the gentle waves of Lake Galve. Enjoy free time to explore the castle grounds and village. Make sure to stop in one of the cosy restaurants for a bite of a kybyn – a traditional Karaim dumpling. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Vilnius on your own. Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Vilnius- Riga, Latvia

Depart Vilnius and make your way to the Hill of Crosses, a mystical shrine from the 1800s that has been rebuilt and expanded continuously over time. Cross over the Latvian border to Riga, the country’s capital and the largest city in the Baltic region. Take advantage of your centrally located Art Nouveau hotel before an interactive cooking class, where you’ll use traditional ingredients with a modern twist. Enjoy the fruits of your labour as you dig into the flavourful feast. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: Riga

Discover the capital’s hidden secrets with an expert guide, venturing along historic squares reflective of German and Russian tastes. Take a ride through the Art Nouveau district, where you’ll see stately apartments and elegant façades. Visit the Art Nouveau museum, located inside the former home of Latvian architect K. Pekšens. Marvel at the iconic spiral staircase, adorned with unexpected artistic touches. Explore Riga’s famous central market, where flowers, fruit, and pastries overflow the stalls of this converted aeroplane hangar. Tonight, get a taste of local flavours in historical centre of Riga. Meals Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6: Riga

The day is yours. Bask in the charm of Riga, one of the oldest Baltic cities. Stroll along its narrow cobblestone streets, colourful squares and Medieval era buildings. Explore Riga’s old town architectural treasures. Perhaps you’ll join a full-day optional excursion into the Latvian countryside and the town of Sigulda, travelling through beautiful natural scenery, to then visit the Olympian training grounds and the largest cave in the Baltics countries before enjoying an included lunch at a local restaurant. Meals Breakfast

Day 7: Riga - Pärnu, Estonia – Tallinn

Head to Pärnu, Estonia’s seaside resort town. Wander on your own before joining a local naturalist for an Estonian tradition – bogging. Choose how you explore because it’s your choice! Traipse through the wetland with a pair of bog shoes, * trekking over the sodden moss and tasting berries from the water -OR- walk above the shrubs on a boardwalk, winding your way across the bog. Continue on to Tallinn – the country’s capital – and settle into Hotel Palace, built in 1937 and located next to the city’s main square. Dine at a medieval restaurant, lit by candles and set in a wealthy merchant’s house. Enjoy authentic food and traditional music as you are transported back to a night in the 15th century. Meals Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8: Tallinn

Visit the Estonian Open-Air Museum which you can explore on foot or by horse and carriage. Delve into the rural history, wandering by preserved houses and timeworn windmills. Discover Tallinn’s twisting cobblestone streets with an expert guide, feeling as if the Middle Ages live on. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore at leisure. Meals Breakfast

Day 9: Tallinn

This morning, choose how you connect with the city’s culture because it’s your choice! Experience Tallinn’s age-old tradition of Marzipan, painting your own edible sculpture to take home as a tasty souvenir -OR- visit Raeapteek, Europe’s oldest continuously working apothecary, where you can learn about an intriguing range of herbal remedies. Spend afternoon on your own, exploring Tallinn, one of the most beautiful Eastern Europe cities. This evening, toast the end of your whirlwind adventure as you reflect on your excursion through the Baltics. Meals Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10: Tallinn- Tour Ends

As your tour draws to a close, say goodbye to winding medieval villages and three Baltic beauties. Meal breakfast

Cruise Itinerary:

Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown *on the lowest inside category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 25 September 2023 and can be withdrawn without notice.   Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated. Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included. Air credit is applicable on airline of choice, subject to availability and subject to the carriers’ flight schedules and conditions. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.