7-Day Round Trip in the Baltics: All You Need to Know

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia in 7 Days! The Baltic countries are compact, allowing you to travel from the southern part of Lithuania to the northern tip of Estonia in just 10 hours. This 7-day itinerary offers You to slow down and discover the Baltic gems, starting with the magic of the capital cities of Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn. Explore the mysterious Hill of Crosses adorned with over 250 thousand crosses, visit the charming 18th-century Rundale Palace with its lush gardens, experience the artistic and bohemian Uzupis Republic in Vilnius, and uncover the secrets of the Paterei Fortress in Tallinn.

Highlights in Lithuania:

Vilnius city tour with the key highlights like Cathedral square, Town Hall, gothic St. Ann church, Gediminas Avenue and the royal Palace of the Grand Dukes and others,
Discover Uzupis republic, a fictional, artistic area within Vilnius with its constitution, Independence day, the president and various art galleries.
Kaunas, second biggest city in Lithuania, with the Old Town, Laisves Avenue, M. K. Ciurlionis museum or visit to Kaunas Volfas brewery for a tasting.
Explore the mysterious Hill of Crosses, one of a kind location in Europe, the symbol of belief and defiance for Lithuanian society.
Welcome dinner at Lithuanian food restaurant with honey educational tasting.
Day trip to Trakai in Lithuania, home to the Karaim ethnic community and the only insular castle in Lithuania, dating back to the 14th century.

Highlights in Latvia:

Visit Rundale Palace, the 18th century Baroque palace with wonderful gardens or opt for traditional Latvian homestead discovery with traditional Latvian lunch.
Riga City Tour, with the magnificent Old Town including Riga Doms, Brotherhood of Blackheads, St. Peter’s Church and stunning Art Nouveau district.
Enjoy organ music concert at Riga Cathedral.
Evening Riga Balsam tasting at a cozy bar in Riga Old Town.
Visit to Gauja National Park that highlights the beauty blending Latvian forests, rivers and medieval architecture with iconic Turaida castle.

Highlights in Estonia:

Visit Parnu, the summer capital of Estonia, that offers you relaxing promenades, tasty dishes at local restaurants and wonderful calm beaches of white sand.
Alternative visit to local Estonian cidery with excursion and tasting.
Tallinn City Tour with Town Hall Square, St. Olaf’s Church, Kiek in de Kok, Toompea Castle, Viru Gate the revamped, trendy Telliskivi, Noblessner and Rotermann areas.

Travel Advisor Recommendations

“If you want a quick but thorough exploration of the Baltics, go for a 7-day trip, spending a couple of nights in each country. You will dive deep into the culture, traditions, and history of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, and discover gems like mysterious Paterei Fortress in Tallinn, former military embankment later turned into prison or enjoy authentic music concert at Riga Cathedral”, – says Jolita Rezgyte, Travel Advisor at Estravel.

If You want to do a 7-day roadtrip across the Baltics – feel free to contact us. We will book your travel and manage everything for you to experience the best things there are. You are welcome to contact us with any questions and comments. We are happy to adjust the itineraries to your needs and expectations, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of Baltic countries.