Escape to Lithuania & Latvia
Private Guided Experiences
Trip Overview:
This 6-day trip begins in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, staying in the stunning Baroque former residence of the noble Pacai family. Then spend two additional nights in Riga, enjoying all Latvia has to offer.
Settle into Vilnius on your first day and acquaint yourself with Lithuania. A private guide meets you for an excursion to Druskininkai National Park and Grutas Park. A sculpture park with controversial holdovers from the Soviet era is the centrepiece of Grutas Park, a unique and sometimes confronting look at Lithuanian life under Soviet rule. After lunch, enjoy a spa break at Druskininkai, with time to explore the attractive town centre before returning to Vilnius. Lithuania is also a crossroad of lesser known cultures including the Karaite, who brought their traditional cuisine from Crimea to Lithuania. Learn more about them in Trakai near Lake Galve, and explore their culinary traditions through a cooking class.
Your accommodation in Riga is in a 400-year old boutique property in the centre of Riga’s old town, a short walk from the city’s famed Art Nouveau buildings. It’s the perfect base for exploring this charismatic city. Pass through the Swedish Gate, see the colourful House of the Blackheads, and don’t forget to look up to glimpse the feline guardians of Cat House, A half day tour takes you to Jurmala, Riga’s favourite summertime beach resort.
Highlights:
- Arrive in Vilnius and unwind at the exquisite Hotel Pacai, a restored 17th-century Baroque palace in the Old Town.
- Journey south to Druskininkai, Lithuania’s famed spa town, and explore the intriguing Soviet-era Grutas Park.
- Discover Kaunas’ medieval charm, from its castle ruins to the magnificent 17th-century Pazaislis Monastery.
- Continue to Riga and settle into the elegant Art Nouveau Neiburgs Hotel overlooking the city’s historic heart.
- Stroll through Jurmala’s pine-lined streets and golden beaches before your return to Riga Airport.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights in deluxe accommodations in Vilnius
- 2 nights in first-class accommodations in Riga
- Private-guided tour of Druskininkai National Park with visit to Grutas Park
- Private-guided tour to Trakai with Kybyn cooking class
- Private transfer from Vilnius to Riga
- Private-guided tour to Jurmala
- Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
- Private Guide
