Appalachian Metro Travel

This 6-day Baltic vacation explores the Baltic capitals of Riga and Tallinn. It features first-class accommodations, private tours, and is a great addition to a longer journey through Europe.

Your vacation begins in Riga, the capital of Latvia and home to one of the prettiest old towns in Europe. Enjoy an intro to the city’s beautiful architecture on a private walking tour. Begin your exploration of the Old Town at Dome Square. You’ll spot an assortment of buildings made in everything from Romantic to Gothic to Art Nouveau styles. Stop by the House of Blackheads building before reaching Rozena Street, the narrowest street in the country, where you can reach out and touch both sides at oncey. At Black Magic Bar, you’ll enjoy celebrated cocktails and other treats before reaching the Central Market, the centre of the city’s shopping scene. The next day, head on a sightseeing tour into Gauja National Park. You’ll explore the ruins of an old castle in Sigulda, explore the red sandstone cave of Gutman, and climb to the partially-reconstructed ruins of 13th-century Turaida Castle.

From Riga, connect into Estonia to reach the capital, Tallinn. Discover the city’s burgeoning food scene on a private food tasting tour. Stroll through the Old Town on a three hour walk and enjoy samples of local treats, such as creamy pumpkin soup or open-faced spiced sprat sandwiches. While based in Tallinn, you’ll also take a day to explore Lahemaa National Park and Sagadi Manor. You’ll stop by the Sagadi Manor complex and spot migrating cranes in the park. See Oandu Forest and the wetlands of Viru Bog before reaching the village of Kasmu on the side of the peninsula.

At the end of your stay, head to the airport to connect to your onward destination.

• Arrive in Riga and settle into the elegant Art Nouveau Neiburgs Hotel, overlooking the city’s UNESCO-listed Old Town.
• Discover Riga’s Central Market with a private guide, sampling local delicacies and the famous Riga Black Balsam.
• Explore Gauja National Park’s dramatic valleys, ancient castles and legends surrounding the “Rose of Turaida.”
• Travel north to Tallinn, tasting traditional Estonian flavours on a walking food tour through the medieval Old Town.
• Wander through Lahemaa National Park’s forests and manors before departing from Tallinn Airport.

• Private arrival and departure airport transfers
• 3 nights in first-class accommodations in Riga
• 2 nights in first-class accommodations in Tallinn
• Private-guided walking tour of Riga with Black Magic Bar and Central Market
• Private-guided excursion to Gauja National Park
• Private transfer from Riga to Tallinn
• Private-gudied food tasting tour in Tallinn
• Private-guided tour of Lahemaa National Park with visit to Sagadi Manor
• Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)

• Travel insurance
• International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
• Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
• Gratuities
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature
• Passport & Visa fees, if applicable