Itinerary

Cultural tour by bike and bus through Lithuania - Latvia - Estonia

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 and dinner on request at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Kaunas, Hotel Victorira 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 and optional dinner at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Old Mill or similar.

The longest cycle route to Nida awaits you today. 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. Visit to Nida, one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in Lithuania. Afterwards, return journey by bus or boat back to Klaipėda. Dinner at the hotel (included)

OVERNIGHT: Klaipeda, Hotel Old Mill 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. A transfer back to the hotel in Riga is offered (included).

OVERNIGHT: Riga, Wellington Riverside Spa Hotel or similar.

In the morning, transfer to Saulkrasti with a visit to the bicycle museum followed by a cycle tour to Sigulda, situated in the valley of the Gauja River and a very popular holiday destination in Latvia. Cycle tour through the Gauja National Park with beautiful views of the river valley with the Gutmann Cave and Turaida Castle. On the way you will also visit the oldest church in Latvia in Krimulda.

Arrival at the hotel and evening at leisure.

OVERNIGHT: Sigulda, Hotel Sigulda or similar.

This morning you will travel by bus to the largest Estonian island of Saaremaa. Here you can explore the beautiful Baltic Sea coast by bike on the little-used, picturesque paths to the village of Angla. Transfer to Mandjala or Kuressaare. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel (included).

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 cycle tour to the Kaali meteorite crater. In the afternoon, short ferry ride to the mainland and onward journey by coach to Tallinn. Arrival in Tallinn with a guided tour of the beautiful Old Town. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant (included) and overnight stay.

OVERNIGHT: Tallinn, Hotel Hestia Ilmarine or similar.

Individual departure or extension.

Tour character

Easy to moderate

An easy to moderately difficult tour. There are hardly any German-style cycle paths in the Baltic States. Most tours take place on routes with little traffic, but traffic is to be expected. You will meet the support bus, which bridges the transfer routes, several times a day and it is often possible for our guests to get a lift on request. At lunchtime, you have the opportunity to stop for lunch in a restaurant en route; or you can put together your own packed lunch for the journey.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included

10 nights in very well-kept hotels of the national 3- and 4-star category incl. breakfast
3x 3-course dinner: 1 x Klaipeda, 1 x Riga, 1 x Saaremaa
1x 3-course farewell dinner in Tallinn
Rental bike with saddle bag (7-/21-speed touring bike)
German or English-speaking tour guide on days 2-10, depending on dates
Guided city tours in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn
Mineral water on the cycling days
Personal welcome and information meeting (DE/EN)
Qualified tour guide (days 2-10)
Air-conditioned support bus during the entire tour (also carpooling)
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
Entrance fees: Thomas Mann House in Nida, Dead Dunes on the Curonian Spit, Bicycle Museum in Saulkrasti, Angla Windmill Park in Saaremaa
Ferry tickets to/from Saaremaa Island
Speedboat from Curonian Spit (Nida) to Klaipeda or transfer by minibus (day 4)
Personalised information package (city guide, travel documents with maps) (DE)

Note:

Minimum: 2 persons
Maximum group size: up to 15 people with one tour guide and up to 21 people with two tour guides
For groups of 2-7 people, the tour guide is also the driver and does not cycle. From 8 people, the tour guide cycles with the group.
English-guided tours: international guests, also from overseas. The tour guide only explains in English

Not included