Explore the well-preserved Medieval Old Town of Tallinn, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and St. Olaf's Church. Don't miss the Town Hall Square, where you can see the Town Hall, Gothic architecture, and outdoor cafes.
Discover the Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, the largest city in the Baltics. Visit the House of Blackheads, St. Peter's Church, and the Freedom Monument. Take a stroll along the banks of the Daugava River, and spend an evening in the trendy Miera iela district.
Relax in the seaside resort town of Jurmala. Enjoy the sandy beaches, thermal spas, and mineral waters. Take a walk along the Jomas Street pedestrian promenade, lined with cafes, shops, and restaurants. Don't miss the Dubulti Lutheran Church and the Open-Air Museum.
Visit the old port city of Klaipeda on the Baltic Sea. Walk along the Memel River promenade, and see the Tiltu street with its half-timbered houses. Take a boat trip to the Curonian Spit National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and hike the sand dunes.
Experience Lithuania's most popular resort town, Palanga, situated on the Baltic Coast. See the neo-classical Palanga Amber Museum, and the Botanical Park with its famous Birch Alley. Visit the famous Basanavičiaus Street, lined with shops, bars, and a carnival.
Visit the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, known for its baroque architecture and 16th-century Old Town. Explore the Castle Hill, the Gediminas Tower, and the Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and St. Ladislaus. Also, check out the local brewing and distilling scene and the Republic of Užupis, a bohemian district.
Visit the small town of Trakai, known for its 14th-century Island Castle, situated on an island in Lake Galvė. Explore the Trakai History Museum, the Karaite Ethnographic Museum, and the Trakai Forest with its scenic bike trails. Don't forget to try the famous local delicacy Kibinai, a filled pastry.
Explore Lithuania's second-largest city, Kaunas, situated at the confluence of the Neris and Nemunas Rivers. Visit the medieval Kaunas Castle, the Town Hall Square, and the St. Michael the Archangel Church. Stroll along the Laisvės Alėja, the main pedestrian street, and taste the local cuisine at one of the cozy restaurants.
For this trip, we recommend renting a car or using a car-hire service. Car rentals can be found at each airport, the main cities, and the touristic areas. Although public transport exists, it can be unreliable and hard to navigate. The estimated total fees for car transportation during this trip range between €40-60 per day, including gas.
If you have fewer days, we suggest skipping Riga or Jurmala. If you have more days, consider adding the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania or the Soomaa National Park in Estonia. Finally, keep in mind that summer is the peak season, and the number of tourists can be overwhelming. As for winters, make sure to pack corresponding clothing to withstand the frigid weather.
The main airports in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are Tallinn Airport (TLL), Riga International Airport (RIX), and Vilnius International Airport (VNO), respectively. Tallinn Airport is located 4.4 km from the city centre, Riga International Airport 13 km from the city centre, and Vilnius International Airport 7 km from the city centre. All three airports offer various transport options to and from the terminals.