Treasures of the Baltics Self Guided

On arrival in Vilnius, make your way to the joining hotel (transfer options available). There will be a city tour tomorrow morning however depending on when you arrive, we recommend taking a walk through the old town. At 7.30pm there will be a welcome briefing at the hotel. Dinner is at your leisure.

After breakfast there is a guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town that you can join. Set on the Vilnia river and with its historic centre awash with beautiful buildings and cobblestoned streets, Vilnius has a wonderful ambience. It has been known as the 'Jerusalem of Lithuania' or the 'Jerusalem of the north' and was declared the European Capital of Culture in 2009. After taking time to explore the centre, a transfer takes you to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After visiting the 14th century Trakai Island Castle, built on a small island in Lake Galve, we start the first cycle ride through picturesque countryside on gentle hills, then transfer to Kaunas. Overnight Kaunas 2 vehicle transfers: total distance 115km/71.5mi appr 30mins and appr 1hr

Morning bike ride around Kaunas and continue on a picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. Explore the old town, en route you may stop in Zapyškis, famous for its unusual small 14thC Gothic church. Later there is a transfer to the Baltic coast. Arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town and the main sea port of Lithuania on the Baltic Sea. Check-in to your hotel. Overnight Klaipeda 2 nights Vehicle transfer: 230km/143mi, approx 3.5hrs

Follow the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit, famous for its amber and fine sand beaches, to Nida. En-route enjoy beautiful views of the Curonian Spit which separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Sightseeing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Transfer (included) by boat Nida to Klaipeda and optional dinner at the hotel. Note: if the boat is not operating there is a morning minibus transfer Klaipeda-Nida.

Take an early morning cycle to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former Soviet military training area. On arrival in Palanga, Lithuania's largest seaside resort, perhaps visit the Botanical Garden, the 470m pier heading out into the Baltic Sea and the Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, which has over 25000 pieces of amber and 15000 insects on display. In the afternoon, transfer across the border to Riga in Latvia, stopping along the way at the Hill of Crosses, an unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Continue to Riga, check in to hotel. Overnight Riga 2 nights Vehicle transfer: 290km/182mi, approx 4.5hrs

After breakfast enjoy a guided walking tour of Riga old town, a medieval Hanseatic town famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. In the afternoon you can enjoy free time in Riga, or cycle to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States and well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties. Return to Riga and your hotel by train (30mins, not included).

Morning transfer by bus to the Estonian border to begin today’s cycle along the Baltic Coast. Ride through a landscape of quiet coves, sandy beaches, and small fishing villages. The coastal road also passes by wetlands rich in birdlife, where you may spot herons, storks, and other wildlife among the reeds. Continue north to reach Pärnu, Estonia’s summer capital, known for its long sandy beach, lively promenade, and spa traditions. On arrival, check in to your hotel at Pärnu. Vehicle transfer: 115 km/71 mi, approx 2 hrs

Morning transfer by minibus and ferry to Saaremaa, Estonia’s largest island, which has preserved the charm of old rural Estonia. With its quiet roads, flat terrain, and unspoiled countryside, Saaremaa offers the perfect setting for cycling. Today’s route follows picturesque country lanes, passing the iconic windmills of Angla and the famous Kaali meteorite crater, one of the rarest natural wonders in Europe and listed among the world’s great craters. Continue to Kuressaare, the island’s capital, and check in to your hotel in the historic old town for a two-night stay. Vehicle transfer: 130 km/81 mi by minibus, 6 km/4 mi by ferry

Enjoy the ride through Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty at Sõrve Peninsula, finishing at the Sorve lighthouse. Historically, the peninsula had considerable military significance, dominating the Irbe Strait and the Baltic Sea route to Riga. You may finish the day with a visit to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from 13thC. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Kuressaare. Vehicle transfer: 53km/33mi, approx 45mins

Morning transfer by bus and ferry back to the mainland to continue the journey north. Cycle along the Baltic coast, passing the scenic Keila-Joa waterfall and the dramatic Türisalu coastal cliffs. Conclude the ride in Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, join a guided walking tour of Tallinn’s enchanting Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city grew in importance as a strategic port between Russia and Scandinavia, and has evolved into a vibrant cultural city with a delightful walled historic centre. There is an eclectic mix of medieval and modern, Soviet and classic Estonian, grand church spires and crumbling wooden houses. Overnight Tallinn Vehicle transfer: 200km/124mi

The trip concludes after breakfast. Transfers can be organised to the airport, or additional accommodation booked. Please ask our staff for details.