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Baltic Christmas Markets Escape

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Operated by Globus
Tripcode: KRQX
Overview
Destination:
Estonia
Lithuania
Duration:7 days
Type:Group tour (max 44)
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7 Day Tour from Vilnius to Tallinn
Have a very Baltic Christmas on this merry tour featuring festive holiday markets that glow with good tidings and timeless traditions. Bells are ringing and choirs are singing through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with merry wishes and magical wonders of the season. Discover brightly dressed trees in Christmas lights, unforgettable UNESCO Heritage Sites, and the natural beauty of the Baltic coastline. Celebrate the season with mulled wine, mesmerizing markets, and meaningful mementos handed down through generations with careful craftsmanship and cherished Christmas traditions on this tour of the Baltic states.
All This. Included
Special Features included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing tour in Vilnius
• Guided walking tour in Riga
• Guided sightseeing tour in Tallinn
• Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
• Experience the enchanting Christmas markets in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
  • 6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
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Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
Welcome to Vilnius!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

VILNIUS
Deck the Halls
Start your festive adventure this morning with a sightseeing tour to get acquainted with Vilnius’s UNESCO listed Old Town. Follow your Local Guide through the narrow winding streets, visit Cathedral Square and view important landmarks including the University, the castle, and Gediminas Tower. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to experience Vilnius’ magical Christmas markets. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
FESTIVE STATUS Vilnius is well known for its commitment to creating special festive moments. Leading up to Christmas, the city transforms itself, creating a magical atmosphere to delight all who visit. Its uniquely artistic and unconventional Christmas trees are just one reason why the city was nominated as the European Christmas Capital in 2025.


VILNIUS-RIGA, LATVIA
Baltic Pearl
Enjoy a morning scenic drive, cross the border into Latvia, and continue to the charming, historic city of Riga, located on the Baltic coast. This afternoon and evening enjoy free time to start getting acquainted with this historic and charming city. (B)
186 miles / 300 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE With an abundance of Art Nouveau architecture in its center, Riga has gained a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. On top of this it still has well-preserved medieval buildings and can be considered a cultural hub having been influenced by its Hanseatic, Swedish, and Russian rulers.


RIGA
Festive Firsts
This morning, join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour, enjoy views of the Freedom Monument and Art Nouveau District, plus a walking tour along the cobbled lanes in the Old Town. This afternoon and evening, enjoy free time to visit Riga’s Christmas Markets, and watch the city transform under the sparkling festive illuminations as you sample local gingerbread and sip karstvîn (mulled wine). (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
BRANCHING OUT Locals claim that the first public decorated Christmas Tree was displayed in Riga’s town square in 1510. It is said that a guild of young, unmarried merchants, known as the Brotherhood of Blackheads, decorated the tree with apples and roses, before dancing around it and then setting it alight to symbolize good riddance to past failures and good luck for the future!


RIGA-TALLINN, ESTONIA
City of Spires
Start your day with a scenic drive along the Gulf of Riga before crossing the border into Estonia, the most northern Baltic country, and reach Tallinn, its capital city, with its stunning skyline of spires. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, strolling the charming streets, browsing the Christmas market in the Town Hall Square, admiring the Christmas tree, and sampling local specialties. (B)
196 miles / 315 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
INNOVATION & CHARM Behind the beautiful facade of this medieval, coastal gem, lies an entrepreneurial and pioneering society. Combining an exciting mix of old and new, Tallinn is the capital city of one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world and has gained the accolade of being the “Silicon Valley of Europe” due to its thriving technological businesses.


TALLINN
Festive Flavors
Follow your Local Guide this morning, to discover the Hanseatic Old Town of Tallinn. Admire the Lühike Jalg Gate, the merchant houses, the medieval walls, and the Town Hall. Visit the impressive Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Free time this afternoon, to continue your discovery of Tallinn’s Christmas markets, browse the stalls of local handicrafts, pick up some traditional holiday gifts and decorations, and sample some festive specialties. This evening, join your travel companions for a farewell dinner. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LOCAL SPECIALTIES Glögi (mulled wine) is a traditional Christmas drink, a warm, spiced wine. Special to Estonia is the traditional Vana Tallinn Glögli, which includes a shot of the local rum-based Vana Tallinn liqueur. Alternatively choose a non-alcoholic version or a comforting hot chocolate. As you browse around the Christmas market stalls, look out for those who offer traditional commemorative mugs with your drink, and take one home as a souvenir!


TALLINN
Safe Travels Until We Meet Again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Globus

At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.

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