Holiday Itinerary Grand Baltic Explorer
Day 1 UK- Helsinki
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
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. Meals included B,D
Day 3 Tallinn
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. Meals included B
Day 4 Turaida Castle - Sigulda - Riga
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. Meals included B
Day 5 Riga
Explore Riga today on a walking tour with a Local Guide. Your sightseeing will include the Dome Cathedral, Riga 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. Meals included B, L
Day 6 Rundale Palace - Siauliai - Vilnius
We then 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 traditional atmosphere of Senoji Trobele restaurant and be entertained by a folk show performed by local musicians and dancers. 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. Meals included B, D
Day 7 Vilniuse
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. Meals included B
Day 8 Druskininkai - Grutas Park - Warsaw
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. Meals included B, D
Day 9 Warsaw
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. Meals included B
Day 10 Warsaw - UK
You'll head to the airport today for your flight back to the UK. Meals included B
Departure dates and prices 2025/2026: Grand Baltic Explorer
To book call Travelsphere on 01858 415 405. To book online click here. Request a brochure click here.
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| 9 Sept 2025 | Heathrow | £2249 | 4 August 2026 | Heathrow | £2399 |
| 12 May 2026 | Heathrow | £2299 | 8 Sept 2026 | Heathrow | £2299 |
| 2 June 2026 | Heathrow | £2299 | |||
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Optional excursions
Kadriorg Palace from £21
The Kadriorg Palace and Park is a resplendent summer residence, built by Tsar Peter I in the 18th Century for his empress, Catherine with plenty of baroque splendour, stuccoed ceilings and landscaped gardens all round.
Latvia - The open air museum in Riga from £16
Afternoon tour to Open Air Museum. Located on the banks of the picturesque Lake Jugla. The museum was opened in 1924 and now it is one of the oldest open air museums in Europe.
Latvia - Trakai Castle and its art museum from £20
Trakai, the former capital of Lithuania, is situated on an island in the middle of a lake. The 14th century red brick castle now houses the Art Museum. The old town of Trakai, which includes the island and the Peninsula Castles surrounded by the lake, is one of the most impressive and most picturesque location in Europe.
Travelsphere
Grand Baltic Explorer
Holidays by Air 10 Days
2025/2026 prices from £2249
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.
Book online or call Travelsphere holidays direct on 01858 415 405
Included Holiday Highlights
- Visit Helsinki and discover its historical centre
- Explore Tallinn
- Turaida Castle and the town of Sigulda
- Latvia's capital, Riga
- Discover the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace
- Typical Lithuanian dinner with folk show
- Tour of Vilnius, Lithuania's historical capital
- Grutas Park's sculptures
- Guided tour of Polish capital, Warsaw
What's Included
- Return flights from London
- 9 nights in 4-star hotels
- 13 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners and welcome drink
- Travelsphere Holiday Directorr and Specialist Local Guide
- Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
More flight choices are available, see price panel for details. Supplements may apply
Accommodation as specified or similar
Day 1 Radisson Blue Aleksanteri Hotel
Located in the heart of Helsinki, the hotel combines home-like boutique with modern decor with rooms being based on real Helsinki homes. The hotel also boasts a restaurant, a social living room, a sauna and a fitness area. Rooms are cozy yet modern and come equipped with wifi, tea and coffee facilities, safe, hairdryer and TV.
Day 2 - 3 Park Inn by Radisson Meriton
Located in the heart of the capital, this modern Tallinn hotel offers easy access to the Old Town and the Parliament of Estonia. The well-appointed bedrooms include Wi-Fi and satellite TV, there is an indoor pool as well as a cafe and restaurant on site.
Day 4 - 5 Wellton Riga Hotel and Spa
The modern Wellton Riga Hotel is located in the centre of the old town. free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and spa centre with indoor pool is also at guests disposal. The rooms are furnished in a modern classic style, and include flat screen TV, toiletries and a hairdryer.
Day 6 - 7 Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
The Radisson Blu Lietuva is in the heart of Lithuania's capital, Vilnius. Vilnius Cathedral and the old town, with its many shops and cobbled streets are nearby. Facilities include a restaurant, a top-floor Sky Bar, and fitness centre. The modern rooms include LCD TV, a safe and toiletries.
Day 8 - 9 Radisson Blu Sobieski
The Radisson Blu Sobieski is a 4-star hotel in the centre of Warsaw, located within walking distance of the city's most famous attractions. The elegant, well-appointed rooms include LCD satellite TV, a hairdryer and Wi-Fi. There is also a fitness centre on-site.
