Lithuania
The Great Baltic Crossing
Réf : EBALX
In summary
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Sports
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Duration14 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationBaltic States / Lithuania
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions172.94 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
A journey through the Baltic States , encountering three nations with unique identities, between European heritage and unspoiled nature . From Lithuania , marked by its tranquil lakes , winding rivers , and the medieval elegance of Trakai , we travel to Latvia , still relatively unknown, where flower-filled countryside and ancestral castles reveal themselves far from the crowds. Each stop immerses us in a rich past, shaped by the intertwined influences of successive empires.
Our journey ends in Estonia , whose wild islands , stone fortresses , and rural villages frozen in time reveal a unique atmosphere, imbued with authenticity. Led by passionate guides, we discover these lands through their traditions , architecture , and diverse landscapes , from historic cities and verdant plains to windswept coasts .
A balanced and discovery-rich itinerary, ideal for those who wish to explore an off-the-beaten-track Europe , between culture, nature and living memory .
The highlights
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Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia: three countries and three splendid capitals in one trip
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A cultural discovery encompassing castles, folklore, fortified towns, and Soviet history.
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Easy hikes through countryside, lakes, wooded hills and National Parks
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 3h
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 5 to 15 people
Languages spoken:
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French
Supervisor
Supervisor
The tour is led by French-speaking guides who are specialists in their respective countries. You will have a different guide each time you travel to a different country. For cultural and linguistic reasons, we have chosen to assign a different guide to each country so that each guide can share their specific knowledge and passion with you throughout the trip.
Please note that you will be exploring "Nordic" countries, and the cultural habits of your guides and hosts are somewhat different from our Latin customs. The people have diverse origins, and the Nordic people have their own distinct character, so don't be surprised by the discretion and reserve of those you meet. This is not indifference but a sign of respect in that region.
Your driver and his minibus will accompany you from your arrival in Vilnius until your departure in Tallinn. He is the link between the three guides throughout the entire journey.
Program
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Flight to Vilnius (custom flight not included, please contact us)
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Individual arrival in Vilnius and independent transfer* to our accommodation in Vilnius. Check-in at the hotel. Evening and dinner at leisure. *Airport (or train station) to hotel transfer included if you booked your flight with us.Day 1 -
Vilnius - Trakai - Vilnius
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 58km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Breakfast and meeting with our tour guide (luggage left at the hotel's left-luggage office). We set off to explore the Lithuanian capital. First, the Gate of Dawn and the Omstrabramska Chapel, which houses an icon of the miraculous Virgin, then Ausros Vartu Street, Town Hall Square, Didzioji Street, the Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, Cathedral Square, St. Anne's Church, and the Uzupis artists' quarter. A break at a café overlooking the Vilna River, with its Angel Monument, created after the Dalai Lama's visit a few years ago. We continue to Gedimino Street, the Lithuanian "Champs-Élysées." Onward to Trakai, an ancient medieval city located about 30 kilometers to the west, in a magnificent natural setting. Optional visit to the fortified red-brick castle built on a peninsula on the shores of Lake Galve. Stroll through this legendary setting. Continue to Kernavė, a small town of fewer than 300 inhabitants nestled on the banks of the Neris River and the first capital of Lithuania. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel or guesthouse in Trakai, or return to Vilnius.Day 2 -
Vilnius - Kernave - Anyksciai
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 122km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Breakfast. Drive to Kernavė, a small village of fewer than 300 inhabitants nestled on the banks of the Neris River. Many historians consider this village to be the site of Lithuania's first capital. Explore the Kernavė Cultural Reserve (archaeological site). Walk in the Neris Valley. Depart for Anyksciai via Kavarskas. Lunch and explore the village's sights. Arrive in Anyksciai and visit the center of this small Lithuanian town on the banks of the Sventoji River, with several interesting monuments: the house-museum of the writer A. Baranauskas, the ascent to the symbolic burial mound with the Lighthouse of Happiness, and the tallest neo-Gothic church in Lithuania (St. Matthew). Hike through the Anyksciai grove along the Sventoji Trail (5 km along the Sventoji River, "The Holy One"), maintained by the regional park administration. At the end of the trail, discover the largest stone in Lithuania, the famous Puntukas. Check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.Day 3 -
Anyksciai - Hill of Crosses - Klaipeda
- Transportation Minibus - 05h - 320km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure for Siauliai. Visit to its famous Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site where thousands of crosses are placed each year. This impressive site has attracted many distinguished visitors, including Pope John Paul II. Lunch. Drive to the Lithuanian coast. Detour to Zemaitija National Park (Samogitia). Hike of approximately 5 km in the forest near Lake Plateliai, the largest and deepest lake in Samogitia. Opportunity for swimming. Continue to Klaipeda, the country's third-largest city. Dinner and overnight stay.Day 4 -
Klaipeda - Juodkrante - Nida - Klaipeda
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 50km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we take the ferry from Smiltyne, on the Curonian Spit. We depart for Nida via Juodkrante, discovering the Lithuanian Sahara: the dunes, sandy beaches, and forests of the peninsula. We stroll along the Juodkrante waterfront and then visit the mythological sculpture park, Raganu Kalnas (Hill of the Witches). Afterward, we continue on to Nida. Upon arrival, we wander through this former fishing village, now a charming little seaside resort. Lunch is provided. The afternoon is free. In the evening, we return to Klaipeda for dinner and overnight stay.Day 5 -
Klaipeda - Palanga - Liepaja
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 107km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we set off on foot to explore the city of Klaipeda: Theatre Square, Linden Street, and the sculpture park. Then, we drive to Palanga, which in summer transforms into a veritable Lithuanian Saint-Tropez. We enjoy a stroll and lunch in the resort town. Optionally, we can visit the Amber Museum in the former Tyszkiewicz Palace (a Polish noble family) and wander through the beautiful botanical garden. It's time to say goodbye to our Lithuanian tour leader. Our journey takes us to Latvia, where we meet our Latvian guide in Liepaja (the southern terminus of the tram), the former naval naval city of the Tsar. At the city entrance, Soviet bunkers still stand guard. We enter the old town and explore it on foot. We visit the artisans' house. Dinner at the hotel or nearby, and overnight stay at our accommodation.Day 6 -
Liepaja - Jurkalne - Kuldiga - Bauska
- Transportation Minibus - 04h - 300km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we continue our tour of Liepaja, exploring the "Forbidden City," the naval port of the Tsar and later the Soviets. We then travel to Jurkalne. Enjoy a stroll along Jurkalne's wild beaches with their sandy cliffs overlooking the Baltic Sea. Lunch in Jurkalne. We then continue our journey to Kuldiga, visiting the town with its typical canals and the waterfalls on the Venta River. We then travel by vehicle to Rundale, where we'll have dinner at a 19th-century inn. Overnight stay in a hotel or guesthouse in the area.Day 7 -
Bauska - Rundale - Riga
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 100km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we stop in Bauska. View of the ruins of the old Livonian castle. Visit to Rundale Castle (entrance fee not included, approximately €13). We continue to Riga. Arrival in the Latvian capital. Lunch. Visit to the magnificent Art Nouveau district and panoramic city tour. Dinner in the Old Town and overnight stay at the hotel.Day 8 -
Riga - Sigulda
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 53km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we'll visit Riga's market hall, the largest covered market in Europe. We'll explore the Old Town on foot, discovering its historic heart dating back to the 13th century, its maze of lively cobbled streets, its restored monuments, churches, and old buildings, including St. Peter's Church. We'll have lunch, then enjoy some free time. In the late afternoon, we'll continue on to Sigulda, located 50 km from Riga. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse or hotel.Day 9 -
Sigulda - Cesis
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 37km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we set off to explore the town of Sigulda, located at the entrance to Gauja National Park. We'll hike in the surrounding area: the Gauja River valley with the Gumantis Cave and the Krimulda Manor. We'll have a picnic lunch. Then we'll transfer to Ligatne and hike through this small village to the cliffs overlooking Gauja. Next, we'll transfer to Cesis. We'll explore this very Latvian town with its two Livonian castles. Dinner and overnight stay in a rural guesthouse or hotel.Day 10 -
Cesis - Otepäa (arrival in Estonia) - Tartu
- Transportation Minibus - 03h - 172km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we depart for Estonia. We meet our Estonian guide in Otepaa. We begin with a 13 km hike around Lake Pühajärv. Swimming is possible. We have lunch in Otepaa. Then, we continue to Tartu, the capital of Southern Estonia, a city of students. We explore the historic city on foot. An optional visit to the University of Tartu, founded in 1632, is available. For centuries, it has been the cradle and symbol of Estonian national consciousness. Dinner and overnight stay in Tartu.Day 11 -
Tartu - Lahemaa - Tallinn
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 200km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, we depart for Lahemaa National Park, located in the north of the country, facing the Gulf of Finland. Upon arrival, we explore the National Park, renowned for its Baltic baronial mansions and ancient fishing villages. We'll visit several mansions (Palmse, Sagadi, Vihula: entrance fees payable on site). Lunch will be provided during our visit to Sagadi. We'll then hike through the primeval forest between Oandu and Vösu (approximately 9.5 km). Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Tallinn.Day 12 -
Tallinn
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 80km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
After breakfast, departure for Tallinn (80 km). Check-in at the Go Schnelli Hotel. End of Estonian driver's services. Lunch and tour of the Estonian capital. Walking tour of the Old Town. Tallinn is one of the few cities still surrounded by an authentic, well-preserved medieval city wall. The reflection of torches and lanterns on the cobblestones, the glow of the sunset on the 16th-century buildings, the view of the sea from the top of Toompea Hill, but also the familiar sound of trams, the lively and colorful craft fairs, the pleasure of conversations on café terraces, the atmosphere of festivals and traditional Old Town Days are all moments to experience in Tallinn. Lunch at KOHVIK PIKK 29. In the afternoon, continue the tour of Tallinn. End of guide services. Dinner at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.Day 13 -
Return flight from Tallinn (custom flight not included, please contact us)
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free transfer* to Tallinn airport. *Hotel - airport (or train station) transfer included if you booked your flight with us.Day 14
Note
Depending on weather and operational conditions, your tour guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary for your safety and that of the group. Walking times are approximate and may vary depending on several factors: participants' walking ability, weather conditions, terrain, group size, etc. Transfer times may also vary as they depend on road conditions and traffic, as well as the size of the vehicle used.
Accommodation
🏨 3-star hotel
Access
Departure
RDV le J01 à l'hôtel 1ère nuit à Vilnius; rencontre et briefing avec le guide le J02 au matin après le petit déjeuner
Day 1
: 19h00
End of stay
Fin du séjour à Tallinn après le petit déjeuner
Day 14
- 09h00
Go to the starting point
The nearest airport isVilnius
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Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation: guest house, cottage, hostel, hotel, B&B, bungalows depending on the stage and availability (based on a shared double/twin room)
- All meals (including water) according to the program (12 lunches with starter/main course and 11 dinners (starter/main course/dessert),
- Transport by minibus and ferry as per the program.
- French-speaking tour guides in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and local guides for site visits.
The price does not include
- Flights to Vilnius and return flights from Tallinn (tailor-made flights available, please contact us)
- Airport-hotel transfers (return) (see our Options section)
- Entrance fees to museums and sites must be paid on site.
- The contribution to carbon neutrality for your trip to the Baltic States (if you book your flights with us): €5 per person
- Drinks,
- Personal expenses,
- Tips,
- A maximum of 5 meals: meals on days 1 and 14 and dinner on day 13.
- Entrance fees to museums and any sites (allow between 40 and 80 euros depending on the visits desired).
Options
- Additional night in Vilnius in a double room : CHF57.00 / person
- Additional night in Vilnius in a single room : CHF95.00 / person
- Additional night in Tallinn in a double room : CHF63.65 / person
- Additional night in Tallinn in a single room : CHF114.00 / person
- Airline booking : CHF90.25 / person
- Single room supplement for the entire stay : CHF532.00 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
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