Baltic States bike tour | group tour

Individual journey to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania with over 600 years of history. Welcome meeting with your tour guide at 7.30 pm.

OVERNIGHT: Vilnius, Hotel Comfort Lt.*** or similar.

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Vilnius Old Town, followed by a bus transfer to the outskirts and the start of your first cycle tour through picturesque landscapes and rolling hills. On the way, you will stop in Trakai, the former capital of the Lithuanian Grand Duchy. Here you can visit the island castle from the 14th century, which was built on a small island in Lake Galvė. In the afternoon, transfer by coach to Kaunas. Arrival in Kaunas, accommodation at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Kaunas, Hotel Victoria Kaunas**** or similar.

Explore Kaunas by bike on the picturesque cycle path along the Nemunas River, stopping for a picnic lunch (included) along the way. Finish the tour in Zapyskis, known for its unusual small Gothic church from the 14th century. Coach journey to the east coast and arrival in Klaipeda (city of Memel), the only harbour city in Lithuania.

Accommodation at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Amberton**** or similar.

The longest and very lovely cycle route awaits you today. In the morning transfer and visit to Nida, one of the most beautiful seaside villages in Lithuania. From there  follow the coastal cycle path through the Curonian Spit, known for its amber and beautiful sandy beaches. On the way you will enjoy a wonderful view of the Curonian Spit and the sand dunes that separate the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Afterwards ashort journey by  boat back to Klaipėda. Dinner at the hotel (included)

OVERNIGHT: Klaipeda, Hotel Amberton**** or similar.

Morning cycle tour to Palanga through the regional park on the Baltic coast. Arrival in Palanga, the largest seaside resort in Lithuania, famous for its botanical gardens and amber museum. In the afternoon, transfer to Riga with a stop at the Hill of Crosses. Riga is the capital of Latvia and a medieval Hanseatic city well worth seeing.

Accommodation and dinner at the hotel (included).

OVERNIGHT: Riga, Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel**** or similar.

After breakfast, guided tour of Riga, famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. The afternoon is free for your own explorations or for an individual cycle tour to Jûrmala, the most beautiful seaside resort in the Baltic States. Return by train (approx. 30 minutes, ticket not included).

OVERNIGHT: Riga, Wellington Riverside Spa Hotel**** or similar.

In the morning, transfer to the Estonian border. From there, the cycle tour begins along the Baltic Sea coast with its tranquil bays and sandy beaches. Follow the coastal path along the wetlands, where you can observe a variety of birds and other wildlife in the reeds. In the afternoon, bus transfer to Pärnu, the summer capital of Estonia (or cycle another 16 km to finish the cycle tour in Pärnu). 

Arrival and accommodation at the hotel and evening at leisure.

OVERNIGHT: Pärnu, Hotel Pärnu*** or similar.

In the morning, transfer by bus to Estonia's largest island, Saaremaa, which has retained all the best of old Estonia. With little traffic and flat roads, Saaremaa offers the perfect rural setting for cycling. Cycle along picturesque roads past Angla windmills and the Kaali meteorite crater, which is listed on the world's huge crater list and is the rarest type of natural wonder in Estonia. Arrival in Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, and accommodation in a hotel for 2 nights in the old town. 

Accommodation at the hotel 

OVERNIGHT: Kuressaare/Saaremaa Island, Hotel Johan Spa*** or similar.

Enjoy a day cycle tour across the beautiful island of Saaremaa - Sorve Peninsula, famous for its lighthouse. Conclude your cycling day with a visit to the island's capital, Kuressaare. The island's capital offers one of the best-preserved medieval bishop's castles. Free time for exploring. Overnight stay in Mandjala or Kuressaare.

OVERNIGHT: Kuressaare/Saaremaa Island, Hotel Johan Spa*** or similar.

Morning bus ride to the mainland. Bike tour along the Baltic Sea coast, past Keila-Joe Waterfall and Türisalu Cliffs. The bike tour ends in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Hotel accommodation. Take part in a guided tour of Tallinn's Old Town, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant (included).

OVERNIGHT: Tallinn, Hotel Hestia Ilmarine**** or similar.

Individual departure or extension.