Baltic Capitals... Tallinn, Riga and Helsinki

On the shores of the Baltic Sea, Riga and Tallinn are UNESCO World Heritage cities. Both were important members of the sea trading Hanseatic League. Riga boasts a legacy of Gothic, Baroque, Classical and Art Nouveau architecture. Tallinn is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe and also included is an excursion, by ferry, to Finland’s capital, Helsinki.

Hanseatic Merchants Houses • Art Nouveau • Medieval City Walls • Kadriorg Palace

Day 1 Fly from the UK to Riga.

Day 2 A guided tour of Riga, the largest city within the Baltic States. See Hanseatic League merchants' homes as well as later Art Nouveau buildings. A visit to the cathedral and admissions to Riga Art Nouveau Museum and the Latvian National Museum of Art are included.

Day 3 Transfer by coach to Tallinn with a recommended en route stop in Parnu.

Day 4 A morning guided tour of Tallinn visiting the walled medieval old town. Built from the 13th to 16th centuries, when Tallinn was a thriving member of the Hanseatic trade league, it's full of colourful houses, hidden courtyards and grandiose churches. In the afternoon, time for independent sightseeing

Day 5 Kadriorg with its white and peach baroque palace hosts the National Museum of Estonia, continue to Kumu Art Museum offering an overview on Estonian Art, from the classical period to today.

Day 6 Take the ferry to Helsinki for a full day guided excursion to the Finnish capital.

Day 7 Transfer to Tallinn airport for the return flight to the UK.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Your Hotels in Riga and Tallinn

We will carefully select hotels to match your requirements. Full details will be provided along with our tailored quotation.

Your tour includes:

• Return flights from the UK to Riga/Tallinn

• Transfers and local coach services

• 2 nights half board in Riga

• 4 nights half board in Tallinn

• Excursions and admissions as detailed in the itinerary

For a quotation, or to enquire about this tour, fill in our online form, send us an email or call us on 01432 277666.