Cycling in the Baltics - Vilnius to Tallinn

Guided

Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius (Lithuania)
Day 2: Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle -  Kaunas (Lithuania), 18 mi. (28 km). Bus transfer 100 km
Day 3: Along the Nemunas River (Lithuania), Kaunas - Ventė Horn - Klaipėda, 19 mi. (30 km). Bus transfer 290 km
Day 4: The Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (58 km). Bus or boat transfer, 50 km
Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by bike and transfer to Riga (Lithuania - Latvia), 20 mi. (32 km). Bus transfer, 290 km
Day 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach (Latvia), 19 mi. (30 km). Bus transfer, 20 km
Day 7: Gauja National Park and  Bicycle Museum (Latvia), 25 mi. (40 km). Bus transfer, 100 km.​​
Day 8: Riga - Saaremaa (Latvia - Estonia), 24 mi. (38 km). Bus transfer, 340 km and ferry 6 km
Day 9: Saaremaa Island, 34 mi. (56 km).  Bus transfer, 40 km or 50 km
Day 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn, 6 mi. (10 km). Bus transfer, 210 km/ Ferry, 6 km
Day 11: Tallinn

*All distances are approximate.

Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius (Lithuania)
Individual arrival to Vilnius. Welcome meeting at the hotel at 7 pm with the tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius.

Day 2: Vilnius, Trakai Island Castle -  Kaunas (Lithuania), 16 mi. (26 km), Bus transfer ~95 km
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town followed by an afternoon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. You will visit the 14th C island castle built on a small island in Lake Galvė and start your first cycling ride through picturesque countryside on gentle hills. You will then be transferred by bus to Kaunas for the overnight.  Check-in and optional dinner at the hotel (not included). HOTEL EUROPA ROYALE KAUNAS**** or similar.

Day 3: Kaunas - Ventė Horn - Klaipėda, Along the Nemunas River (Lithuania), 19 mi. (30 km), Bus transfer ~290 km.
In the morning, a transfer along the Nemunas River to the coast, en route passing the 17th C castle of Panemunė. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch (included) before cycling to Ventė Horn famous for its bird observatory and the 19th C lighthouse which was used for more than 100 years. A short bus transfer will transport to Klaipeda, the main seaport of Lithuania.  Check-in and optional dinner at the hotel (not included). HOTEL OLD MILL*** or similar.

Day 4: The Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuania), 36 mi. (58 km), Bus or boat transfer, ~50 km
By boat, you cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida en-route enjoying the beautiful view of the Curonian Spit sand dunes which separate the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. After sightseeing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania, you will cycle back to Klaipėda on the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit famous for its amber and fine sand beaches. Dinner at the hotel (included). HOTEL OLD MILL*** or similar.

Day 5: Klaipeda to Palanga by bike and transfer to Riga (Lithuania - Latvia), 20 mi. (32 km), Bus transfer, ~290 km
Early morning ride to Palanga will lead through the Seaside Regional Park, a former soviet military training area. Arrive in Palanga, the biggest Lithuanian seaside resort for a tour which includes a visit to the Botanical Garden and the Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, with over 25000 pieces of amber and 15000 insects on display. Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En-route, you will stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Overnight in Riga. Dinner at the hotel this evening is included. Bus transfer ~290 km. RIXWELL KONVENTA SETA*** or similar.

Day 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach (Latvia), 19 mi. (30 km). Bus transfer, 20 km
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided tour of Riga Old Town, a medieval Hanseatic town famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. In the afternoon free time in Riga or cycling to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters, and mud with healing properties. Transfer by coach and overnight in Riga. Dinner this evening is at your own expense. RIXWELL KONVENTA SETA*** or similar.

Day 7: Gauja National Park and  Bicycle Museum (Latvia), 25 mi. (40 km). Bus transfer, 100 km.​​​​​​
You will be provided a morning transfer to Saulkrasti. After visiting the Latvian bicycle museum, you start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia, in the Gauja River Valley. The cycling will lead through Gauja National Park to Saulkrasti, en route enjoying spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, a visit Turaida Castle and the oldest Latvian Church, Krimulda, built in 1205. Overnight in Sigulda. Optional dinner at the hotel, not included. SIGULDA*** or similar.

Day 8: Riga - Saaremaa (Latvia - Estonia), 24 mi. (38 km). Bus transfer, 340 km and ferry 6 km
Morning transfer to the largest Estonian island of Saaremaa which has preserved all that is best about old Estonia. With little traffic and flat roads, Saaremaa provides the perfect rural setting for cycling. You will bike on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Mandjala, check into hotel for 2 nights at the seaside. Dinner at the hotel (included). Overnight in Mandjala or Kuressaare. Hotel SAAREMAA*** or similar.

Day 9: Saaremaa Island, 34 mi. (56 km).  Bus transfer, 40 km or 50 km
Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island's wild beauty, Sorve Peninsula, with a finish at the Sorve lighthouse. Historically, the peninsula had considerable military significance, dominating the Irbe Strait and the Baltic Sea route to Riga. Transfer back to the hotel. Optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Mandjala or Kuressaare. Hotel SAAREMAA*** or similar.

Day 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn, 19 or 25 mi.  (30 or 40 km). Bus transfer, 210 km/ Ferry, 6 km
A short morning ride will lead to Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world's giant craters list and it is the rarest natural wonder in Estonia. By bus, you will be transferred to Tallinn. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. Optional dinner in local restaurant. Overnight in Tallinn. 

Day 11: Tallinn

Self-guided with support (almost exact same itinerary as guided tour)
 

Day 1: Vilnius - Individual arrival (Lithuania)
Day 2: Trakai Island Castle and capital Vilnius, Lithuania, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Crossing the Curonian Lagoon, Lithuania, 19 mi. (31 km)
Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park, Lithania, 36 mi. (57 km)
Day 5: Seaside Cycle Route and Hill of Crosses, Lithuania and Latvia, 20 mi. (32 km)
Day 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach, Latvia,  19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Riga and Gauja National Park, Latvia,  25 mi. (40 km) 
Day 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa Island, Latvia and Estonia, 24 mi. (38 km)
Day 9: Saaremaa Island and Sorve Peninsula, Estonia, 29 mi. (46 km) 
Day 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn, Estonia, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 11: Departure

Day 1: Vilnius - Individual arrival (Lithuania)
Arrive in Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Individual transfer to the hotel (not included). At 7:00 pm (19:00), you will be offered a welcome meeting at the hotel with our representative. HOTEL TILTO*** or similar. 

Day 2: Trakai Island Castle and capital Vilnius, Lithuania, 22 mi. (35 km)
City tour of Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Then cycling through picturesque countryside on gentle hills and transfer by coach to the hotel for overnight in Kaunas. Bus transfer, 75 km. EUROPA ROYALE KAUNAS**** or similar.

Day 3: Crossing the Curonian Lagoon, Lithuania, 19 mi. (31 km)
Morning transfer along the Nemunas River to the coast. In the afternoon cycling to Ventė Cape including a visit to a bird observatory and the 19th C lighthouse which was used for more than 100 years. By boat you will cross the Curonian Lagoon to Nida en-route enjoying the beautiful view of the Curonian Spit sand dunes which separate the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Overnight in Nida. Bus transfer, 185 km. Boat transfer, 14 km. HOTEL NERIJA*** or similar.

Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park, Lithuania, 36 mi. (57 km)
You will enjoy sightseeing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania and then cycling on the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit. En route to Klaipėda you may stop at the “Dead” sand dunes, visit Juodkrantė settlement and go swimming in the Baltic Sea. Arrive in Smiltynė, take a ferry to the Old Town of Klaipėda. Overnight in Klaipeda. HOTEL OLD MILL*** or similar.

Day 5: Seaside Cycle Route and Hill of Crosses, Lithuania and Latvia, 20 mi. (32 km), bus transfer, 290 km. 
Cycling to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park and visiting the Botanical Garden and Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz. Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. 
Overnight in Riga. HOTEL RIXWELL KONVENTA SETA*** or similar.

Day 6: Riga and Jurmala Beach, Latvia, 19 mi. (30 km)
Morning guided tour of a medieval Hanseatic town of Riga. In the afternoon cycling to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States well known for its long white, sandy beaches. In the evening take a local train back to Riga (30 min; not included). 
Overnight in Riga. HOTEL RIXWELL KONVENTA SETA*** or similar.

Day 7: Riga and Gauja National Park, Latvia,  25 mi. (40 km) 
Transfer to Saulkrasti, where you may visit the Latvian bicycle museum. Start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia. Cycling through Gauja National Park, en route, enjoy spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, Turaida Castle, and the oldest Latvian Church, Krimulda, built in 1205. Arrive in Sigulda, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Sigulda. HOTEL SIGULDA*** or similar.

Day 8: Sigulda - Saaremaa Island, Latvia and Estonia, 24 mi. (38 km)
Morning transfer to the largest Estonian island of Saaremaa. With little traffic and flat roads Saaremaa provides the perfect rural setting for cycling. Travel on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Mandjala, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays at the seaside. Overnight in Mandjala or Kuressaare. Bus transfer, 330 km, ferry, 6 km. HOTEL SAAREMAA*** or similar.

Day 9: Saaremaa Island and Sorve Peninsula, Estonia, 29 mi. (46 km) 
Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Peninsula famous for its lighthouse. You may finish the day with a visit to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from the 13th Century. Transfer by minibus or cycling back to the hotel. Bus transfer 40 km. Overnight in Mandjala or Kuressaare. Hotel SAAREMAA*** or similar

Day 10: Saaremaa Island and Tallinn, Estonia, 25 mi. (40 km)
Take a morning ride to the Kaali meteorite crater. En route stop in Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from 13thC. Transfer by minibus to Tallinn 210 km. In the afternoon arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. Overnight in Tallinn. HOTEL HESTIA ILMARINE**** or similar.

Day 11: Departure

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You will be accommodated in 3 and 4-star hotels. A sample hotel list is provided in the daily itinerary but is based on availability.