DAY 1: ITALY – HELSINKI
Arrival at Helsinki airport. Free transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2: TALLINN
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, meet your tour leader and start the city tour with a local guide in Italian. Helsinki, the Finnish capital, captivates with its architectural elegance and relaxed atmosphere. The city is known for its contemporary design, exemplified by the Helsinki Cathedral and the famous Kauppatori market. The Baltic Sea embraces the islands around Helsinki, adding a peaceful touch to this charming destination. After the visit, board the Silja ferry to Tallinn. Upon arrival, transfer by private bus to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3: TALLINN
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a walking tour of the Estonian capital, which retains the atmosphere of medieval towns in its historic center. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, reveals cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and ancient city walls. In the afternoon, free time to explore the "pearl of the Baltic capitals." Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4: RIGA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Riga, the capital of Latvia. Along the way, make a brief stop in Pärnu, a traditional seaside resort and spa town in southern Estonia. Continue the journey with a stop in Sigulda to visit Turaida Castle, one of the oldest medieval castles in Latvia. Located near the Gauja River, the castle, built in 1214, is considered the best-preserved medieval castle in the Baltic region. After the visit, continue to Riga, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5: RIGA
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Riga, the Latvian capital, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert and now the largest of the three Baltic capitals. Visit the most important landmarks, including the Riga Castle (currently the presidential residence), the Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Bremen Musicians Monument, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers (White, Middle, and Green), the guild houses, and the Statue of Liberty, a national symbol of Latvia. In the afternoon, free time to stroll through the beautiful city, filled with lovely squares and charming corners. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6: VILNIUS
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, depart for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. During the journey, visit the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Dukes of Courland. Built in the first half of the 18th century by Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who also designed the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. After the visit, continue to Trakai Castle, built in the 14th century and once the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Located on an island in Lake Galve, one of Lithuania's deepest lakes, it looks like something out of a fairy tale. After the visit, continue to Vilnius, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: VILNIUS
Breakfast at the hotel. Vilnius is located in the southeastern part of Lithuania and is the country's largest city. It was the historical capital of Lithuania in the medieval period and became the capital of independent Lithuania in 1990. The city is crossed by the Neris River. A guided city tour will take you to the main landmarks of Vilnius, including the Town Hall, University, Presidential Palace, Cathedral, St. Anne's Church, and St. Peter and Paul’s Church. In the afternoon, free time to explore the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8: VILNIUS – ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel. Free transfer to the airport.
