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Grand Baltic Explorer
10 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, United Kingdom
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FBALT
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$2821
$2696 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
Barrhead discount: -$125
NB: Prices correct on 06-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Discover five countries on this epic journey from Finland to Poland, travelling through the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The Finnish capital of Helsinki is your first destination - a vibrant seaside city with sightseeing highlights including Senate Square, the Presidential Palace and the incredible Sibelius Monument. Your journey then continues to Tallinn in Estonia, via Gauja National Park, whose scenic beauty compares to that of Switzerland. Enjoy a scenic drive to Latvia via Turaida Castle and the town of Sigulda, before arriving at the picturesque capital of Riga, where sightseeing highlights include a Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral and a fascinating open-air museum. Next is Vilnius in Lithuania, whose medieval Old Town is one of the largest in Europe. Your final destination is Warsaw and a two-night stay in Poland's capital gives you plenty of time to explore.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Uk - Helsinki
Location: Helsinki
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Aleksanteri Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Make your way to the airport for your flight to Helsinki. Upon arrival, you will have some free time to explore at your leisure and enjoy a welcome drink with your travelling companions before finding a spot for dinner to sample the local cuisine.
Day 2 Helsinki - Tallinn
Location: Tallinn
Accommodation Name: Park Inn by Radisson Meriton
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
Discover Helsinki today with a full day of exploration. After you've enjoyed breakfast, join your Holiday Director on a stroll around the city's historical centre. Notable sights include Senate Square, the Presidential Palace, the Parliament building and Finlandia Hall, home to the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.
Dedicated to the famed composer, the Sibelius Monument is our next highlight, followed by the Temppeliaukio Church, carved into solid rock and crowned with a copper dome.
In the afternoon we'll take the ferry to Tallinn.
Day 3 Tallinn
Location: Tallinn
Accommodation Name: Park Inn by Radisson Meriton
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
Enjoy a walking tour of Tallinn this morning, which will introduce you to districts dating back to the Middle Ages. Together we'll walk along narrow streets lined by Gothic-style merchants' houses to discover Toompea Castle, Town Hall Square and the Russian orthodox Alexander Nevskij Cathedral.
In the afternoon, there is an optional tour of the grand Kadriorg Palace, a gift from Peter the Great to his wife Catherine I in the 1720s.
Day 4 Turaida Castle - Sigulda - Riga
Location: Riga
Accommodation Name: Wellton Riga Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
The next leg of your journey takes you into Latvia, where you'll stay in Riga for two nights. Our drive here gives us the chance to enjoy further sightseeing, firstly with a stop at the reconstructed medieval Turaida Castle. Later, we can stretch our legs in the pretty town of Sigulda.
Day 5 Riga
Location: Riga
Accommodation Name: Wellton Riga Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, BL
Explore Riga today on a walking tour with a Local Guide. Your sightseeing will include the Dome Cathedral, Riga Castle and St Peter's Cathedral. The tour ends at the famous Riga central market where we'll stop at a fish bar and enjoy a buffet of local specialities. Latvia has a strong fishing tradition and fish dishes feature prominently in Latvian cuisine. If you feel brave you could even do as the locals do and try sprats on bread with a shot of vodka. There's an optional afternoon visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum on the banks of Lake Jugla. Its ancient buildings have been brought from all over the country and give a fascinating insight into Latvia's culture and traditions.
Day 6 Rundale Palace - Siauliai - Vilnius
Location: Vilnius
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
We take to the road for a drive to Vilnius, where you stay for two nights. En route to Lithuania's capital we'll call at the pilgrimage site of the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, as well as Rundale Palace. This masterpiece of Baroque architecture was created by Italian architect FB Rastrelli, who was responsible for many of St Petersburg's finest buildings, including the Winter Palace.
This evening, enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional restaurant and be entertained by a folk show performed by local musicians. In this restaurant, traditional dishes are prepared from the oldest recipes and corn bread is baked daily, a staple of Lithuanian cuisine that is not to be missed.
Day 7 Vilnius
Location: Vilnius
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
After breakfast it's time to discover Vilnius with a guided tour of its UNESCO-listed Old Town, one of the largest surviving medieval towns in Europe. You'll see St Anna's Church, St Peter's and Paul's Church, the cathedral and the Gate of Dawn, one of nine defensive gates built in Vilnius between 1503 and 1522. There's an optional afternoon excursion to explore the 14th century Trakai Castle, located on an island and home to a museum.
Day 8 Druskininkai - Grutas Park - Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Sobieski
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, BD
Today's journey by road takes us to Warsaw in Poland. On the way we'll stop off to explore the spa town of Druskininkai, which boasts many mineral springs and mud baths. Close by, we'll also visit Grutas Park, an extraordinary collection of Soviet-era sculptures that escaped destruction when Lithuania gained its independence in 1990-91. Enjoy a traditional dinner at a restaurant in Warsaw.
Day 9 Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Sobieski
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
You'll discover the best of Warsaw as your Holiday Director and Local Guide point out all the highlights on today's tour. There's Castle Square, which fronts the Royal Castle, Sigismund's Column – the city's most famous landmark, and St John's Cathedral. Together we'll stroll through the Market Square and stop to admire the Monument of Warsaw's Uprising.
Day 10 Warsaw - Uk
Location: United Kingdom
Meals Included: Breakfast, B
You'll head to the airport today for your flight back to the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 star hotels -
Return flights from London
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9 nights in 4-star hotels
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14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners and welcome drink
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Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
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Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
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13 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners and welcome drink
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Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
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Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
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13 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners and welcome drink
Accommodation
- Novotel Warzawa Centrum
- The 4-star Novotel Centrum is located in central Warsaw, offering panoramic views of the city.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms have private facilities, safe and tea/coffee-making facilities.
- Holiday Inn Vilnius
- Holiday Inn Vilnius is a light and comfortable 4 star Hotel in the heart of Vilnius'' postcard-pretty Old Town. Bursting with a heady mix of European architechture, vibrant markets and the Vilnius Cathedral, making it a great place to explore. Hotel Facilities include a restaurant and lobby bar. All bedrooms have delightful views, complimentary internet access, individually controlled air conditioning systems, private facilities, mini bar and satellite TV.
- Europa Royal Kaunas
- Europa Royal Kaunas is a 4 star Hotel located in the heart of Kaunas close to it''s attractions. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar.All bedrooms include private facilities, air conditioning, and free Wifi access
- Wellton Riga Hotel & Spa
- L'Ermitage Hotel
- Scandic Meilahti Hotel
Excursions Included
- Guided tour of Polish capital Warsaw
- Spa town of Druskininkai and Grutas Park's Sculptures
- Tour of Vilnius, Lithuania's historical capital
- Trakai Castle and its art museum
- Visit Kaunas and explore its Old Town
- Discover the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace
- Turaida Castle and the town of Sigulda
- Visit Helsinki and discover its historical centre
- Visit the medieval riverside town of Porvoo
Optional Excursions
- Riga and the Open Air Museum
- Tour of Tallinn and Kadriorg Palace
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Requirements do change, and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure so that you have the correct documentation and are adequately vaccinated. Information on health is available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.travelhealthpro.org.uk
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No. Min age is 18 years.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Travelsphere’s Flexibility Promise has been created to give you complete peace of mind and make you feel confident when booking your holiday with us. We have also been awarded the WTTC safe travels stamp which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Travelsphere has been operating escorted touring holidays for 60 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travelsphere, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive Holiday conformation upon booking, and then several documents detailing any adddiotnal information and the optional excursions that you can book before you travel. The final information covering your flights, hotels and itinerary will be sent to you around 14 days before your departure date.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not offer single share options
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, Im afraid not
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accomadate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - and make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our Travelsphere Cares programmes, in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation, support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. We simply donate a portion of the funds from our tours, so it’s great to know that when you travel with us you are helping to change lives and turn travel into real impact.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Like minded travellers
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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