Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland

11 DAYS IN KRAKOW, WARSAW, VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN

Day 1 | Saturday

Arrive in Krakow You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a welcome drink.

Day 2 | Sunday

In Krakow This morning’s sightseeing tour includes Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and a visit of the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, featuring the Main Market Square, the Renaissance Cloth Hall, and a visit to St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to relax or explore further. (B)

Day 3 | Monday

To Warsaw This morning join on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. Dinner, overnight. (B, D)

Day 4 | Tuesday

In Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the «wedding cake»), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)

Day 5 | Wednesday

To Vilnius Drive across the Polish countryside, cities, and towns as you head to the border of Lithuania on your way to Vilnius, arriving at the day’s end. (B)

Day 6 | Thursday

In Vilnius Explore Vilnius, located at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia Rivers. Visit the Baroque St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, and the striking St. Anne’s Church. View Vilnius University (established in 1570), Gediminas’ Tower, and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is at leisure. (B) Optional: Visit Trakai, beautifully situated among three lakes.

Day 7 | Friday

To Riga Depart this morning for Riga, the capital of Latvia. The balance of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture, do some shopping, or go for a walk through the city. (B)

Day 8 | Saturday

In Riga See Riga Castle on the banks of the Daugava River, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of Art Nouveau houses on a morning sightseeing tour. The rest of the day is free to explore more, shop, or maybe sample Latvian crepes. (B)

Day 9 | Sunday

To Tallinn Today journey will take us to Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B)

Day 10 | Monday

In Tallinn On a walking tour of Tallinn’s Upper and Lower Old Town, view the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, see Toompea Castle and the 14th-century gothic Town Hall. Afternoon free. Farewell dinner this evening with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions. (B, D)

Day 11 | Tuesday

Depart Tallinn Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Tallinn airport. (B)