Baltic Christmas Markets Group Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: DAY 1 (TUESDAY 3RD DEC): LONDON STANSTED TO VILNIUS

Stop At: Vilnius Old Town, Vilnius 01129 Lithuania
A lunchtime departure from London Stansted on Ryanair means you arrive in Vilnius at a magical time in the late afternoon when the Christmas lights will be all aglow. Depart Stansted at 12.15 and arrive Vilnius 16.55 (2 hours ahead of the UK). You will be met by a Baltic Holidays representative and driven to Vilnius old town, where you'll stay on a bed and breakfast basis at the lovely 4* Mabre hotel for 2 nights. Note: other flights from London airports or regional airports are also available.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY 4TH DEC): VILNIUS OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR (3 HOURS)

Stop At: Vilnius Old Town, Vilnius 01129 Lithuania
After breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel and take you for a 3 hour walking tour of Vilnius to get you acquainted with the old town. The afternoon is free to explore Vilnius, wandering the cobbled streets of old town, browsing the boutiques and craft shops, enjoying hot chocolate in cosy cafes and wholesome meals in excellent restaurants, all whilst surrounded by Christmas markets and a festive atmosphere.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: DAY 3 (THURSDAY 5TH DEC): VILNIUS TO RIGA VIA TRAKAI CASTLE

Stop At: Trakai Island Castle Museum, Kestucio Str. 4, Trakai 21104 Lithuania
VISIT TO TRAKAI CASTLE ON ROUTE VILNIUS TO RIGA

This morning our driver-guide will take you from Vilnius to Riga, with a stop enroute to visit the iconic Trakai Castle. In winter the surrounding lake may be frozen and dotted with ice-fishermen, or a scattering of snow makes the castle even more atmospheric. Upon arrival to Riga you will check into the lovely 4* old town Hotel Justus. The evening is free to enjoy the nearby Christmas markets where craft stalls, traditional food, hot cider or mulled wine and music await you.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: DAY 4 (FRIDAY 6TH DEC) : RIGA WALKING TOUR OF RIGA OLD TOWN (3 HOURS)

Stop At: Old City Riga (Vecriga), Kungu Iela 3 Riga, Riga 1050 Latvia
This morning after breakfast our guide will meet you at the hotel and take you for a 3 hour walking tour of Riga. The afternoon is then free to explore, sightsee and discover the Christmas markets throughout the old town squares.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: DAY 5 (SATURDAY 7TH DEC): RIGA TO TALLINN

Stop At: Tallinn Old Town, City Center, Tallinn Estonia
TALLINN OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR (3 HOURS)

This morning after a hearty breakfast we leave for Tallinn. Arrival to Tallinn and check in to your 4* Palace hotel. Enjoy a bite to eat in a local cafe or restaurant, before our guide meets you at the hotel and takes you for a 3 hour walking tour of the old town.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: DAY 6 (SUNDAY 8TH DEC): TALLINN

Stop At: Tallinn Old Town, City Center, Tallinn Estonia
Today is free to explore Tallinn old town, the Christmas market, sightsee or shop.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: DAY 7 (MONDAY 9TH DEC): TALLINN - LONDON STANSTED

Stop At: Tallinn Old Town, City Center, Tallinn Estonia
After a leisurely breakfast, our driver will pick up from your hotel and drive you to Tallinn airport. Depart on Ryanair flight from Tallinn at 12.00 and arrive London Stansted at 12.50. Note: other return flight options also available! End of your Christmas market tour of the Baltic Capitals - and feeling well and truly in the Christmas spirit!
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.