Baltic Impressions

Discover the most beautiful sides of the Baltics and Finland on this diverse journey. From the unique landscape of the Curonian Spit to the historic cities of Klaipeda, Riga, and Tallinn, and finally to the Finnish capital Helsinki, you can expect impressive natural experiences, fascinating history, and vibrant metropolises. Historical old towns, magnificent Art Nouveau facades, vast coastal landscapes, and relaxed ferry crossings over the Baltic Sea make this trip a special experience full of cultural diversity and Nordic atmosphere.

Day 1 | Arrival in Kiel – Embarkation

(approx. 689 km)

Departure in the morning and drive to Kiel for embarkation on DFDS Seaways and crossing to Klaipeda. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 | Arrival in Klaipeda (approx. 4.7 km)

In the evening, you will arrive in Klaipeda, where your tour guide will already be waiting for you at the port. Transfer to the 4-star Mercure Klaipeda City Hotel and dinner (local category).

Day 3 | Klaipeda – Curonian Spit

(approx. 100 km)

After breakfast, you will explore Klaipeda. The city stretches along the Curonian Spit and has a turbulent and fateful history spanning 700 years. The old town lies on the left bank of the Dane River, characterized by simple half-timbered houses and warehouses. Unfortunately, many buildings were destroyed by numerous fires, but the medieval, chessboard-like street system is still recognizable today. The old street names reveal who once lived there: Fisherman, Smith, Baker, or Shoemaker Street. In the restored Theater Square stands the monument to Simon Dach, the author of the poem “Das Ännchen von Tharau.” Afterwards, you will take an excursion to the Curonian Spit. This unique peninsula between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon is home to elk and the realm of shifting dunes and forests. The dry lake sand accumulated and formed sandbanks up to 60 m high, the dunes. Nida, charming and still quiet compared to other seaside resorts, is the epitome and heart of the Curonian Spit. Here, a number of picturesque wooden houses have been preserved, typical of the spit and the entire Memel region. The beautiful nature attracted many artists to Nida. Among the most prominent visitors was the writer Thomas Mann, whose summer house is now a museum. You will return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 4 | Klaipeda – Hill of Crosses – Riga

(approx. 330 km)

After breakfast, you will continue your journey towards Riga. On the way, you will visit the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, one of the holiest places in Catholic Lithuania. People from all over the world pilgrimage to the hill with thousands of crosses. In the evening, you will arrive in Riga. In the Middle Ages, Riga was an important port city and belonged to the Hanseatic League, which connected merchants from the Baltic region and northern Germany. The buildings of the Great and Small Guild still remind us of the Hanseatic period. In the heart of Riga, you will find the 4-star Tallink Hotel (local category). Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 | Riga (approx. 30 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Riga, once a trading place of the Hanseatic League, is a vibrant, very Western-looking metropolis. During the city tour, you will get to know the main sights – the old town with its winding alleys, the Town Hall Square with the Town Hall and the House of the Blackheads, and the Dome Cathedral. Of course, a visit to the Art Nouveau district in the New Town is a must. Wherever you look – filigree faces, animals, flowers, and lush ornaments. You will return to your hotel for dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 6 | Riga – Pärnu – Tallinn (approx. 320 km)

After breakfast, you will continue your journey towards Tallinn. In Pärnu, a charming harbor town also known as the “Summer City of Estonia,” you will make a stop. The spa and resort town is located in one of the warmest regions of Estonia with the most sunshine hours per year. During the visit, you will come across beautiful old wooden villas and Art Nouveau buildings. A special Art Nouveau building is the Ammende Villa, which houses a hotel with a café and restaurant. Afterwards, you will continue your journey to Tallinn. Since the declaration of independence in 1991, the Estonian capital has rapidly developed into a dynamic and stylish metropolis where the Middle Ages meet modernity. On one hand, the UNESCO-protected old town, medieval church towers and city walls, gabled guild houses, and cobblestone streets. On the other hand, the Rotermann Quarter, located on the edge of the old town and near the harbor, with its restored brick houses and production sites that now house trendy restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. Check-in at the 4-star Park Inn by Radisson Central Hotel in Tallinn and dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 7 | Tallinn (approx. 30 km)

After breakfast, the main sights of the medieval Hanseatic old town are on your agenda. Anyone entering the old town of Tallinn must still pass through one of the numerous city gates today. It is the contrasts of medieval charm and simultaneously cutting-edge modernity that characterize this city. A ring of shady parks and green spaces, which was created in place of the former ramparts and walls, surrounds the historic center. In the Town Hall Square, you will see the Town Hall with the city's landmark, the weather vane. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Tallinn.

Day 8 | Tallinn – Helsinki (approx. 40 km)

In the morning, you will say goodbye to your tour guide. With the Tallink Silja fast ferry, you will reach Helsinki. During a city tour, you will see the main sights: Senate Square with the Cathedral, the monument to Tsar Alexander II, the university, the Government Palace, the Rock Church, and the Sibelius Monument (outside visits). Afterwards, check-in at the 4-star Sokos Presidentti Hotel in Helsinki (local category) and dinner.

Day 9 | Helsinki – Ferry Crossing to Travemünde

After breakfast, transfer to the port and embark on a Finnlines ship for the crossing to Travemünde. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 10 | Arrival in Travemünde – Overnight Stay (approx. 32 km)

Enjoy the day at sea. On board, you will find not only fresh sea air and a breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea but also a Finnish sauna and a Scandinavian buffet restaurant. In the late evening, you will arrive in Travemünde. Continue to Lübeck for an overnight stay at the 4-star Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck.

Day 11 | Return Journey (approx. 672 km)

With many beautiful impressions in your travel luggage, you will begin your return journey after breakfast.

• Travel by modern coach with 5-star comfort and leg rests
• Ferry passage Kiel – Klaipeda with DFDS
• 1x overnight stay including breakfast in inside cabins on board DFDS Seaways
• 1x dinner on board DFDS
• 1x lunch on board DFDS
• Ferry passage Tallinn – Helsinki
  (Fast ferry)
• Ferry passage Helsinki – Travemünde with Finnlines
• 1x overnight stay including breakfast buffet in inside cabins on board Finnlines
• 1x dinner (buffet) on board Finnlines including draft beer, house wine, selected soft drinks, milk, water, juice, coffee, and tea (27.08.2027)
• 1x lunch (buffet) on board Finnlines including milk, water, juice, coffee, and tea (28.08.2027)
• 1x dinner (buffet) including milk, water, juice, coffee, and tea (28.08.2027)
• 8x overnight stays including breakfast buffet in good mid-range hotels according to the itinerary
• 7x dinners in the hotels according to the itinerary
• Guided old town tour in Klaipeda
• Ferry crossing Klaipeda – Smiltyne and
  back
• City tour in Nidden (Nida)
• Entry to Thomas Mann House in Nidden
• Visit to the Great Dune near Nidden
• Visit to the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai
• City tours: Riga (Art Nouveau streets), Pernau (Pärnu), Tallinn (Toompea and Lower Town), Helsinki
• Baltic tour guide from Klaipeda port to Tallinn port
• 1 complimentary drink per travel day
• Audio guides for the entire duration of the trip
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

For the ferry crossing, your full first and last name, date of birth, ID/pass number, and nationality are required at the time of booking.

For the ferry crossing, we recommend bringing a small carry-on bag with the most important personal items for your overnight stay on board. Your main luggage will remain in the bus during the crossing.

August 20 – August 22, 2027: Klaipeda

4-star Hotel Mercure Klaipeda City

https://all.accor.com/hotel/B991/index.en.shtml

August 22 – August 24, 2027: Riga

4-star Tallink Hotel Riga

www.hotels.tallink.com/tallink-hotel-riga

August 24 – August 26, 2027: Tallinn

4-star Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn

www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn-tallinn

August 26 – August 27, 2027: Helsinki

4-star Hotel Sokos Presidentti

www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/helsinki/original-sokos-hotel-presidentti

August 28 – August 29, 2027: Lübeck

4-star Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn-luebeck

August 19 – August 20, 2027: DFDS Seaways

www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries

August 27 – August 28, 2027: Finnlines

www.finnlines.com/en/