A cycling tour leads through forests, along cycle paths and lakes, through unique landscapes, villages as if from centuries gone by and restored towns where you will find baroque splendour. This is what the Baltic countries have to offer you. Join us on our cycling trip and discover these three extraordinary countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Thanks to the established route, you will get to know not only the three Baltic countries, but also their history and, above all, their people. The summer months, especially in Estonia, will allow you to enjoy a very long day, where the sun disappears behind the horizon literally for an hour.
Day 1. Arrival in Tallin
Day 2. Tallin – Saaremaa Island, Kuressaare, 50 km by bike, by bus approx. 180 km
Day 3. Estonia: Saaremaa Island, 50 km by bike, by bus approx. 30 km
Day 4. Estonia: Saaremaa Island – Pärnu, 40 km by bike, by bus approx. 150 km
Day 5. Estonia: Pärnu – Latvia: Castle of the Livonian Order Brotherhood of Sigulda and Riga, approx. 20 km by bike, approx. 200 km by bus
Day 6. Latvia: Culture Day in Riga, bike-free day
Day 7. Riga – the most famous seaside resort Jurmala – Liepaja, approx. 43 km by bike, by bus approx. 220 km
Day 8. Latvia: Liepaja – Lithuania: Palanga – Klaipeda/Memel, approx. 45 km by bike, by bus approx. 65 km
Day 9. The boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon and the Curonian Spit – Klaipeda, 60 km by bike, by bus approx. 50 km
Day 10. Klaipeda – along the Nemunas River to Kaunas, approx. 20 km by bike, by bus approx. 220 km
Day 11. Lithuania: the Trakai water castle and medieval Vilnius, approx. 30 km by bike, approx. 100 km by bus
Day 12. Lithuania: End of the trip and individual journey home
Rest Day
You will individually travel to Tallinn. Your tour guide will greet you at the hotel at 6:00 PM local time. After a brief introduction, you will be served an Estonian dinner at a restaurant. The dinner will be followed by a guided evening city tour of Tallinn. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Tallinn.
Cycling approximately 50 km, travelling by bus approximately 180 km
Estonia’s largest island is truly captivating. The best way to spend the summer vacation is amidst nature quite distinct from the Estonian mainland, thanks to its mild climate and limestone-rich soil, which contributes to Saaremaa Island’s vivid flora and fauna. Kuressaare, a spa town with a long tradition, awaits you. After arriving, it’s a delight to stroll through Kuressaare’s charming old town and enjoy the architecture, cafes, and galleries.
Cycling approximately 50 km, travelling by bus approximately 30 km
After a short transfer, a bike tour around the southern part of the island awaits you. There are magnificent views and plenty of opportunities for swimming. In the evening, you will return to Kuressaare by bicycle..
Cycling approximately 40 km, travelling by bus approximately 150 km
After breakfast, you will be transfered to the northern part of the island. You will start the bike tour at the sea viewpoint of Ninanse Pank, passing by the picturesque Panga Cliff on your way. The bike route ends at the beach. After a short swim, there will be a bus transfer to Pärnu. This medieval town exudes a relaxed and romantic atmosphere. It is Estonia’s premier holiday destination, boasting a wide range of spas, from large swimming pools to cozy historic bathhouses.
Cycling approximately 40 km, travelling by bus approximately 200 km
After breakfast, we depart from Estonia and head to Latvia. After about 2 hours of travel, you will reach Cesis, where the castle park with a castle hill and ruins are located (optional visit). Then, you will embark on a bike ride along the Gauja River towards Sigulda and Turaida. After reaching Sigulda, a guided tour of Turaida Castle awaits you. Afterward, there will be a bus transfer (approximately 1 hour) to Riga, Latvia. Then, an overnight stay in Riga.
Rest Day
The day’s program includes exploring the Latvian capital, Riga, on foot. You will embark on an extensive sightseeing tour of Riga. With over 800 restored Art Nouveau buildings, elegant boulevards, and charming narrow streets. This city surely offers a delightful ambiance. Afterward, you will enjoy lunch (included in the offer) at one of the city’s romantic spots. Then, you will have free time to explore Riga on your own. Then, an overnight stay in Riga, the same as on Day 5.
Cycling approximately 43 km, travelling by bus approximately 220 km
After breakfast in Riga, you will travel by bus towards the Baltic Sea. Near the Lielupe River, you will begin the bike tour assigned for the day. You will mainly cycle on a dedicated bike path that will take you through Jurmala and along the Baltic Sea. You will be able to take a swim break at the beach. Your destination will be Liepaja, one of Latvia’s most significant seaports. You will reach the hotel by bus in the late afternoon. In the evening, you will dine at a Latvian restaurant outside the hotel. Then, an overnight stay in Liepaja.
Cycling approximately 45 km, travelling by bus approximately 65 km
In the morning you will leave Latvia and continue the journey by bus directly to Lithuania. You will begin your bike ride in Sventoji, following a beautiful bike path along the Baltic coast to Klaipeda. Along the way, you will make a stop in Palanga, Lithuania’s well-known seaside resort, and visit the famous pedestrian street. Then there will be dinner and overnight stay in Klaipeda.
Cycling approximately 50 km, travelling by bus approximately 50 km
After breakfast, a bus transfer to Vente awaits you. There, you will embark on a boat trip (approximately 2 hours long) from the Lithuanian mainland through the Curonian Spit to Nida, a former artists’ colony. The Curonian Lagoon is almost 20 km wide at that point, making the opposite shore difficult to discern with the naked eye. Due to its towering dunes (up to 60 meters high), it is also known as the “Lithuanian Sahara”. On the way, in the settlement of Juodkrantė (German: black coast), you will make a stop to admire the peculiar carvings of Lithuanian folklore on the commonly named “Witch Hill”. After a lunch break, you will continue cycling along the Baltic Sea coast to Klaipeda. Then there will be dinner and overnight stay in Klaipeda.
Cycling approximately 50 km, travelling by bus approximately 210 km
After breakfast, there will be a bus transfer to Krukai. From there, you will start your bike tour and travel along the picturesque coast of the Nemunas River, reaching Kaunas. Upon arrival, a guided city tour is planned to start. Then, an overnight stay in Kaunas.
The day will start with a bus transfer to the lake region of Lithuania. You will reach Trakai, known for its famous Gothic island castle from the 15th century on Lake Galve, by bike (through a hilly lakeside landscape). After a guided tour of Trakai, there is only about 30 kilometers to travel by bus to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. You will explore Vilnius with a local guide, taking a tour of the city and a stroll through the Old Town. In the evening, a festive farewell dinner with Lithuanian specialties (Cepelinai, Koldunai, Blinas) awaits you at an Old Town restaurant. The length of the route is: be bike approximately 30 km, by bus approximately 100 km.
After breakfast, the tour ends. Individual return journey or extension of the trip.
•Accommodation in good, country-specific hotels and guesthouses in double or single rooms with private bathrooms
•Local taxes
•Half-board (breakfast and hot dinner); vegetarian meals are available with advance notice (please specify with or without fish)
•First meal provided: Dinner on the arrival day
•Last meal provided: Breakfast on the departure day
•Mineral water available on cycling days
•6 picnics (cold buffet with Baltic Sea fish, local specialties, including water and juices) – only alternative for lunch
•City tour in Tallinn
•Guided tour of Turaida Castle (entrance fee included)
•City tour in Riga
•Ferry crossing over the Curonian Lagoon
•Visit to the Thomas Mann Museum
•Boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon
•City tour in Trakai (entrance fee included)
•City tour in Vilnius
•Rental of 28-inch unisex bicycles with a low step-through frame, equipped with a 7-speed Shimano hub gear
•Support bus with seating for the entire group/luggage transport/emergency service
•English-speaking Nature Travel guide from Tallinn to Vilnius
•Map of the area
•Minimum number of participants: 10 people
1 Person in a Double Room with Half Board (HP) and all services: 2.350 Euros*
Single Room Supplement: 300 Euro
Trekking bike Unibike 18 gear 50 EUR
Electric bike Kellys Estima 40: 200 EUR
Please note that on 4 days (on the 6th day in Riga, the 8th day in Palanga, the 9th day in Nida, and the 11th day in Trakai), no picnic will be provided. On these days, you can independently visit restaurants of your choice.
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