Day 1: Arrive in Vilnius
Individual arrival in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Check-in at the hotel and prepare for the welcome meeting with your tour guide at 7:00pm (19:00). Optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Vilnius.
Day 2: Vilnius – Trakai Insular Castle – Kaunas (cycling 18 miles/28 km, transfer 59 miles/95 km)
After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. In the afternoon take a trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After a visit to the 14th-century island castle on a small island in Lake Galvė, start your first cycle ride through picturesque countryside on gentle hills, then transfer by coach to Kaunas. Arrive in Kaunas, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Kaunas.
Day 3: Kaunas – Vente Horn – Klaipeda (cycling 19 miles/30 km, transfer 180 miles/290 km)
Morning transfer along the Nemunas River to the coast. En route we'll pass the 17th-century castle of Panemunė. In the afternoon have a picnic lunch (included) and then cycle to Ventė Horn famous for its bird observatory and the 19th-century lighthouse which was used for more than 100 years. After a short bus transfer arrive in Klaipeda, the main seaport of Lithuania, check-in at the hotel and optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Klaipeda.
Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park (cycling 36 miles/58 km + boat or bus ride 50km)
Transfer by bus along the Curonian Spit to Nida. En-route enjoying the beautiful view of the Curonian Spit sand dunes which separate the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Sightseeing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. In the afternoon cycling back to Klaipeda on the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit famous for its amber and fine sand beaches. Arrive in Klaipeda, optional dinner at the hotel (not included).
Overnight in Klaipeda.
Day 5: Klaipeda – Palanga Resort-Hill of Crosses – Riga (cycling 20 miles/32 km, transfer 180 miles/290 km)
Early morning ride to Palanga 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 25,000 pieces of amber and 15,000 insects on display.
Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Continue to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. Arrive in Riga, check-in and dinner at the hotel (included).
Overnight in Riga.
Day 6: Riga and Jurmala Seaside Resort (cycling 19 miles/30 km, transfer 12 miles/20 km)
After breakfast 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 back by coach to the hotel in Riga. Optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Riga.
Day 7: Gauja National Park and Bicycle Museum (cycling 25 miles/40 km, transfer 31 miles/50 km)
Morning transfer to Saulkrasti. After visiting the Latvian bicycle museum, start your ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia, in the Gauja River Valley. Cycling through Gauja National Park, enjoy spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, visit Turaida Castle and the oldest Latvian Church, Krimulda, built in 1205. Arrive in Sigulda, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Riga.
Day 8: Sigulda – Saaremaa (cycling 24 miles/38 km, bus transfer 205 miles/330 km + ferry 3 miles/6km)
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. Travel on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla were the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Mandjala or Kuressaare, check into the hotel for two overnight stays at the seaside. Dinner at the hotel (included).
Overnight in Mandjala or Kuressaare.
Day 9: Saaremaa Island (cycling 34 miles/55 km, transfer 31 miles/50 km)
Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island's wild beauty–Sorve Peninsula famous for its lighthouse. 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 13thC. Free time to explore the town and the Bishop’s castle. Optional dinner at the hotel or city restaurant.
Overnight in Mandjala or Kuressaare.
Day 10: Saaremaa and Tallinn (cycling 23 miles/37 km or 198miles/28 km, transfer 130 miles/210 km + ferry3 miles/6km)
Morning ride to the Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world's giant craters list and it is the rarest nature wonder in Estonia. In the afternoon transfer by coach to Tallinn. Arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town. Farewell dinner in a city restaurant (included).
Overnight in Tallinn.
Day 11: Tallinn
Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour. Individual departure.
Day 1: Arrival to Vilnius, Lithuania
Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Individual transfer to the hotel (not included). Check-in at the hotel. At 7:00 pm (19:00) you'll have a welcome meeting at the hotel with our representative.
Overnight in Vilnius
Day 2: Vilnius – Trakai Insular Castle – Kaunas (cycling 22 miles/35 km, transfer 47 miles/75 km)
After breakfast a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Here you may visit the famous 14thC Gothic island castle erected on a small island in Lake Galvė. Start your first cycle ride through picturesque countryside on gentle hills, then transfer by coach to Kaunas.
Overnight in Kaunas
Day 3: Kaunas – Ventė Horn – Nida (cycling 19 miles/31 km, transfer 115 miles/185 km, + by boat 9 miles/14 km)
Morning transfer along the Nemunas River to the coast. En route passing 16th-17thC castle of Panemunė. In the afternoon cycling to Ventė Horn famous for its bird observatory and the 19th-century lighthouse which was used for more than 100 years. Take a boat across 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
Day 4: Curonian Spit National Park (36 miles/57 km)
Sightseeing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Then cycling on the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit famous for its amber and fine sand beaches. 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, the main seaport of Lithuania.
Overnight in Klaipėda
Day 5: Klaipėda – Palanga Resort – Hill of Crosses – Riga (cycling 20 miles/32 km, transfer 180 miles/290 km)
Early morning ride to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former soviet military training area. Palanga is the well-known Lithuanian seaside resort. Enjoy a break here; perhaps visit the renowned Botanical Park, Amber Museum and the 470m pier heading out into the Baltic Sea. Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Continue to Riga, the capital city of Latvia.
Overnight in Riga
Day 6: Riga and Jurmala Seaside Resort (cycling 19 miles/30 km, train transfer 16 miles/25 km)
After breakfast, you may take part in 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 on a bicycle path to Jurmala, a renowned Latvian seaside resort well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties. We recommend that you take the opportunity to bath in the sea and try cycling along the beach – its well worth it! In the evening take a local train back to Riga (30 minutes; not included in tour cost).
Overnight in Riga
Day 7: Riga and Gauja National Park (cycling 25 miles/40 km, transfer 62 miles/100 km)
Morning 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.
Overnight in Sigulda
Day 8: Sigulda – Saaremaa (cycling 24 miles/38 km, transfer 205 miles/330 km + ferry 4 miles/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. Travel on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Mändjala or Kuressaare, check into your hotel for 2 overnight stays at the seaside.
Overnight in Mändjala or Kuressaare
Day 9: Saaremaa Island (cycling 34 miles/55 km, transfer 25 miles/40 km)
Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Peninsula famous for its lighthouse. Historically, the peninsula had considerable military significance, dominating the Irbe Strait and the Baltic Sea route to Riga. 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 13thC. Optional dinner at the hotel or city restaurant in Kuressaare
Overnight in Mändjala or Kuressaare
Day 10: Saaremaa and Tallinn (cycling 25 miles/40 km, transfer 130 miles/210 km + ferry 4 miles/6 km)
Take a morning ride to the Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world's giant craters list and it is the rarest nature wonder in Estonia. 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. In the afternoon arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town.
Overnight in Tallinn
Day 11: Tallinn, Estonia
Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour.
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