Baltic States Adventure

Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia

Positioned in the northeast corner of Europe the Baltic States provide one destination with 3 countries, each having a unique culture and varied cuisine/ history. See them now before they are changed forever, and whilst travelling at a time of year to enjoy the 10:30pm summer sunsets that occur being this far north.

All three Baltic capitals of Vilnius, Tallinn and Riga are included in the tour, and we have English speaking guides arranged in each to ensure you miss none of the major sights. Outside of the main cities the States remain very rural with little traffic making for a relaxed driving experience. Crossing each country, you will see evidence of the Soviet occupation that lasted until 1991, when the States took their independence through the ‘Singing Revolution’.   

Throughout the second half of the tour we travel along the Baltics Amber Coast, including a stay on the sea’s second largest island of Saaremaa, famed for its locally produced food and beers. Throughout the tour we have many group meals included, so trying local produce will not be a problem. Also try not to leave the Baltic States without taking home at least one small piece of Amber.

Penny and Mike Summers – Baltic States – July 2024
We always wanted to tour the Baltic States, and we were not disappointed. This was a superb tour, visiting every capital city and various places of interest. Ron & Sue, our tour leaders looked after us very well and took all the worry and stress out of travelling. That is why we love GB Motorhome Tours – we get to relax

Vicki and Dave Tyler – Baltic States – July 2024
This is an exceptional tour giving an insight into the culture, geography and history of three countries that are largely unknown to UK visitors. We both loved every minute.’ 

This tour can be preceded by the Explore Poland tour to give a total holiday of 54 nights. It is just a 200 miles drive from the finish of the Poland tour to the start of the Baltic States tour.

Day One – Tuesday 30^th June
We meet in the east of Poland in the heart of the countries Lake District region. This evening the Tour Directors will host a welcome drinks reception and tour briefing at their motorhome.

Day Two – Wednesday 1^st July
Today we cross into Lithuania and travel to our campsite located on the lake at Trakai. This evening, we celebrate our arrival in the Baltics with an evening in the campsite bar/restaurant with Lithuanian beer & wine accompanied by some traditional foods. 160 miles

Day Three – Thursday 2^nd July
Trakai is famous for its ‘Island Castle’ and today we will take you by boat running directly from the campsite jetty across Lake Galve to the castle entrance for a free day to explore Trakai and the castle.

Day Four – Friday 3^rd July
Free Day to relax, or join the leisurely walk to the field of the Angel Cross and enjoy some refreshments on your return

Day Five – Saturday 4^th July
Today we visit the first of three Baltic capitals, Vilnius in Lithuania. The ‘Jerusalem of the North’, a city of 45 churches but whose bells never ring otherwise the city would not rest. Our coach collects and return us direct from the campsite and our guide will help us appreciate our time in this fascinating city. Included is lunch in an old city centre restaurant.

Day Six – Sunday 5^th July
For the time being we leave Lithuania and arrive in Latvia. On this our first of two visits to Latvia we cross its rural eastern side where our destination is to the pilgrim town of Aglona; receiving around 250,000 people each year its basilica is the most important Catholic monument in the Baltic’s. For tonight we park (no facilities so we will use our motorhomes own) within the grounds of the basilica, which we tour in the afternoon. 165 miles

Day Seven – Monday 6^th July
Our drive today takes us across the Latvia – Estonia border and our first Estonian night is spent in the Lake District. Being more closely tied with Finland then its Baltic neighbours, Estonia has a different feel with Nordic connections particularly prevalent. 165 miles

Day Eight – Tuesday 7^th July
A free morning. Our campsite is situated within an area of lakes & nature with lovely walks all around. Midafternoon we take a boat ride on the lake to see some of this nature from the water. Being this far north the sun now sets around 10.30pm each evening with darkness arriving an hour later, so there is plenty of time for exploring.

Day Nine – Wednesday 8^th July
Picturesque drive through rural areas to arrive at Vosu in the heart of the Lahemaa National Park, Estonia’s most protected area. 130 miles

Day Ten – Thursday 9^th July
Late afternoon we are taken to an eighteenth-century Manor House for the evening. There is time upon arrival to wander in the grounds following which we have a tour of the baroque Manor House and from there we move to dinner for the evening within walking distance

Day Eleven – Friday 10^th July
Completely free for exploring the Lahemaa National Park. This can be done by walking, cycling or using the local bus which passes in front of the campsite.

Day Twelve – Saturday 11^th July
Short drive to our campsite on the outskirts of Tallinn, Estonia’s beautiful capital. 65 miles

Day Thirteen – Sunday 12^th July
Today we go into Tallinn for a guided tour of the city including the historical centre. Lunch is included in a city restaurant and there is time in the afternoon to wander at leisure in this beautiful city.

Day Fourteen – Monday 13^th July
Free day to relax or take the local train back into Tallinn and discover a little more. The train station is only 1 km from our campsite and in less than 30 minutes you find yourself in the heart of the City.

Day Fifteen – Tuesday 14^th July
We move to the Island of Saaremaa, the second largest in the Baltic Sea. Now part of Estonia it has in the past been ruled by Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Russia giving it many unique features still visible today. The islanders are known for their talents as brewers of beer and makers of traditional handy crafts. Ferry crossing time to Saaremaa is around thirty minutes (2024 – £35 return payable locally). 137 miles

Day Sixteen – Wednesday 15^th July
A visit to the island’s capital, Kuressaare, today. The town is home to the medieval episcopal Castle, the only intact medieval fortress in the Baltic States and today houses the Saaremaa Regional Museum.  Within the town the islands handy crafts can be viewed and there are many interesting coffee bars and restaurants to explore.

Day Seventeen – Thursday 16^th July
A half day visit to the Sõrve Lighthouse.

Day Eighteen – Friday 17^th July
We cross back to the mainland by ferry and with our drive leave Estonia returning to Latvia, this time to its Amber coast. 135 miles

Day Nineteen – Saturday 18^th July
Time to take a day to relax at this campsite near the coast.

Day Twenty – Sunday 19^th July
Our next stop is on the outskirts of the Baltic’s largest city of Riga, capital of Latvia and home to one of Europe’s leading collections of Art Nouveau architecture. 85 miles

Day Twenty-one – Monday 20^th July
Riga is our destination for today. We visit the Art Nouveau district by coach and take a walking tour of the pedestrian historic centre with our guide. Included will be a restaurant lunch within the old city and free time for a wander.

Day Twenty-two – Tuesday 21^st July
A completely free day.

Day Twenty-three – Wednesday 22^nd July
We drive south from Riga to Latvia’s grandest Baroque building, the Rundale Palace, which has 138 rooms furnished in the Rococo style. We will stay in our motorhomes overnight in the Palace car park, with no facilities so an opportunity to use your motorhomes own. Throughout the afternoon you will have access to the magnificent grounds and gardens. This afternoon there will also be a guided tour of the Palace interior, followed in the evening by dinner in the Palace’s own restaurant, from where it is no more than a short walk back to your motorhome bed at the end of the evening. 65 miles

Day Twenty-four – Thursday 23^rd July
Kaunas is a city in south-central Lithuania and our last stop on this Baltic adventure 130 miles

Day Twenty-Five – Friday 24^th July
Today we visit Kaunas with our guide to see several of the attractions in the second-largest city in Lithuania after Vilnius

Day Twenty-six – Saturday 25^th July
Free day. The Tour Directors can assist you with further sightseeing ideas or you can just take it easy.

Day Twenty-seven – Sunday 26^th July
Free day to relax and later we will enjoy our “Farewell Dinner” in a local restaurant

Day Twenty-eight – Monday 27^th July
A relaxing start to the day following last night. Later we make our way to Klaipeda where we take the overnight ferry to Kiel in Germany. On board the ferry en-suite internal cabins are included for you along with breakfast and lunch menus. 130 miles

Day Twenty-nine – Tuesday 28^th July
Upon arrival in Kiel our tour ends. From here it is a 2-day drive back to Calais.

PRICE

Motorhome with 2 people = £2369 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £3559

DEPOSIT £500

2^nd Deposit of £800 to secure ferry places payable 31/01/2026
Balance 10 weeks before start of tour

INCLUDED IN PRICE

• 25 campsite nights with hook-up
• 2 nights overnight parking – No facilities
• 1 night overnight on Ferry in cabin
• All transfers included on excursions
• Entrance fees on guided excursions
• Services of experienced Tour Directors in their own motorhome
• Tour Information Pack including suggested routes, GPS co-ordinates
• Michelin National Map, Baltic States
• DK Baltic States Guidebook

EXCURSIONS, EVENTS & MEALS INCLUDED

• Drinks reception with Tour Directors
• Welcome to the ‘Baltics’ evening with drinks and local food
• Boat Taxi to Trakia
• Guided excursion of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania with city restaurant lunch
• Tour of Aglona Basilica
• Boat trip in Estonia lake district
• Tour of Manor House with Dinner & wine
• Guided tour of Tallinn including lunch in a city restaurant
• Visit to Kuressaare, capital of Saaremaa Island
• Half day visit to Sõrve Lighthouse
• Guided excursion of Riga, capital of Latvia with city restaurant lunch
• Entrance to Rundale Palace grounds and gardens
• Guided tour of Rundale Palace interior
• Dinner in Rundale Palace Garden restaurant with wine
• Guided tour of Kaunas with light lunch
• Farewell Evening with dinner & wine
• Lithuania to Kiel in Germany overnight ferry with en-suite inside cabin, breakfast & lunch menu’s

Note: This tour starts in Eastern Poland where the Tour Director’s will be waiting to welcome you having recently completed a tour in Poland.

For your journey UK to Poland, GB motorhome Tours will provide you with a suggested route and recommended campsites. Your Dover/Calais return ferry crossing can also be booked for you, making use of GB Motorhome Tours fully flexible ticket including Club Class Lounge entry in both directions.