14 Day Fly & Drive Journey Through the Baltics

The Baltic countries are well fitted for self drive itineraries, due to their compact size. Highlights are close to each other and you don’t have to spend many hours on the road. Travel through the Baltics at your own pace and spend nights in unique locations, such as manors, barrels on the seaside shore or underground lodges, as if you stay in Hobbiton from Lord of the Rings novels. Enjoy peaceful nature at the Baltic sea in small fisherman villages on Curonian Spit, fly with a hot air balloon in Latvia or go scuba diving in Rummu Quarry to see the submerged former limestone mining building and a prison.

Highlights in Baltics:

Explore the capital cities and their valuable heritage: baroque Vilnius, art nouveau Riga and medieval Tallinn.
Visit smaller towns with captivating history: Trakai, with medieval castle on the island, Kaunas, the recent addition to UNESCO Heritage in Lithuania, Liepaja, seaside resort with touches of military history, Sigulda, the heart of Gauja National Park in Latvia, Parnu, the summer seaside resort of Estonia with pristine beaches.
Curonian Spit discoveries, UNESCO protected area with 50 meters-tall yellow sand dunes, also known as, “Lithuanian Sahara”, pine forests, small fishermen villages with puffing fish smokeries, shifting sand Dead Dunes.
Discover Estonian Islands and the wild, untouched nature in Saaremaa, Muhu and other islands, observe the Baltic sea from Panga Cliff or relax in one of luxurious island SPA hotels.
Get to know Latvian nature at Gauja National Park, with stunning Turaida castle or Ligatne Caves or Kemeri National Park with adventurous hiking paths.

Experiences in Baltics:

Try out TV tower edge walking in Vilnius or Tallinn for unforgettable thrills at the height of 170 meters.
Awaken your taste buds at Michelin rated restaurants in all three Baltic countries, feel the influence of historic local tradition to contemporary cuisine.
Come into Dreverna the capital for kite surfers and romantic scenery seekers. Explore the area deeper by visiting Ventės Horn, the ornithological station.
Go on an adventure in Sigulda on the only bobsleigh and luge track in the Baltics or get on a cable car over Gauja River.
Explore Rummu Quarry, the former limestone mining site, now submerged by water fit for scuba diving.
Visit local Latvian breweries or wineries, like Valmiera, Aldaris, or Abavas. Discover Estonian cider on the way from Saaremaa to Rummu.
Visit to Liepaja’s Karosta district, for captivating military history and experiences.

Unique Stays in Baltics:

Vilnius offers a luxurious stay in the sky at the height of 170 meters in the TV tower, where you can admire the sunsets in Toliai restaurant.
Spend relaxing stays at Latvian manors of Lielupe, Berghoff, Virka, Skrunda and many others or enjoy SPA escapes at Estonian castles of Wagenkull, Sangaste, Vihula, Padaste and others.
If you want to spend the night as close to the Baltic sea as possible, choose to stay in barrels on the beachfront at Kolka cape.
Venture spending the night in a treehouse 5-6 meters above the ground or in a cave as if you lived in fairytale Hobbiton at Tervete National Park.
Baltics offers numerous glamping possibilities in various camping sites to enjoy nature and feel the comforts of everyday life.

Travel Advisor Recommendations

“Lithuania has it all: a rich, ever-changing history, deep-rooted traditions, enchanting landscapes, and a welcoming society. When traveling in Lithuania, we invite you to experience local hospitality firsthand. Visit a local farm where you will be greeted by a host in traditional clothing, introduced to centuries-old Lithuanian language and songs, and offered hearty traditional meals that you won’t find in any city restaurant.” – says Aliona Giric, Manager of DMC Operations at Estravel.

These are just several options that can be included into your self drive program and there are more to discover and experience depending on your expectations, traveling style and the time you want to spend in the Baltic countries.

We are happy to adjust the itineraries to your needs and expectations, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of Baltic countries.