Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

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Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

11 Days Starting in Vilnius and ending in Tallinn

Visiting: Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia

Tour operator:

UTracks

Tour code:

TBY

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 21

Physical rating:

introductory to moderate

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Tour Overview

While Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia share the same Baltic coastline, the contrasting unique characters of these three countries will become evident as you follow this incredibly scenic cycling route from Vilnius to Tallinn. From the three capitals - Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn - to the many small villages that have changed little over time, this guided cycling experience along low traffic roads and dedicated cycle paths will showcase the diverse cultures, World Heritage sites and mainly flat landscapes that make travelling in this region so different to anywhere else in Europe. Discover the island castle at Trakai, enter the previously off-limits Curonian Spit, a wild pre-historic sand dune peninsula, and marvel at the pilgrimage sight of thousands of crosses of every size and design imaginable at the Hill of Crosses in northern Lithuania. Crossing into Latvia, dip your toes in the Baltic Sea at the white sandy beaches of Jurmula and on the island of Saaremaa, visit Latvia's oldest Church and pay homage at a bicycle museum before heading into Estonia. We'll stop at Saaremaa, famous for its Bishop's Castle, before reaching the Estonian capital of Tallinn, where the trip concludes.

Highlights

  • Cycling on the beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa

  • Discovering the small towns and villages en route

  • The coastal scenery of the Baltic coast and the wildness of the national parks

  • Exploring the historic centres of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn

  • Soaking up the hospitality of comfortable hotels

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Vilnius (Lithuania)

On arrival in Vilnius, make your way to the joining hotel (we can assist with an arrival transfer from the airport if required - please ask for our rates). There will be a city tour tomorrow morning however, depending when you arrive, we recommend taking a walk through the old town. At 7:30 pm there will be a welcome meeting at the hotel with your tour guide and group. Dinner is at your leisure.

Day 2 : Vilnius City Tour, Cycle To Trakai Island Castle, Transfer To Kaunas (33Km/21Mi)

Meals Included: B

After breakfast there will be a guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town. Set on the Vilnia river and with its historic centre awash with beautiful buildings and cobblestoned streets, Vilnius has a wonderful ambience. It has been known as the 'Jerusalem of Lithuania' or the 'Jerusalem of the north' and was declared the European Capital of Culture in 2009. After taking time to explore the centre, we transfer by bus to just outside the city to begin our first cycle to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After an optional visit to the 14th century Trakai Island Castle, built on a small island in Lake Galve, we transfer by coach to Kaunas. (100km/62mi coach travel).

Day 3 : Cycle Along The Nemunas River To Zapyškis (40Km/25Mi), Transfer To Klaipeda

Meals Included: B, L

Explore Kaunas by bike on a picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. En route stop for a picnic lunch (included). Finish the ride in Zapyškis, famous for its unusual small 14th century Gothic church. Transfer to the Baltic coast and Klaipeda, a modern town at the Baltic Sea. where we stay tonight. Dinner is at leisure tonight. (230km/144mi coach travel - total transfer time approximately 5.5hrs)

Day 4 : Cycle Along The Curonian Spit, Return To Klaipeda (58Km/36Mi)

Meals Included: B, D

This morning is the longest cycle day, to Nida following the Seaside Cycle Route. You'll enjoy a beautiful view of the Curonian Spit sand dunes which separate the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. The area is known for its amber and fine sand beaches. We sightsee around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania, and in the afternoon we'll transfer by bus or boat back to Klaipeda. Dinner is included tonight. (50km/31mi coach or boat travel)

Day 5 : To Palanga By Bike (32Km/20Mi), Drive To Hill Of Crosses Then Cross Border To Riga

Meals Included: B, D

We'll have an early morning ride to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former Soviet military training area. On arrival in Palanga, Lithuania's largest seaside resort, we visit the Botanical Garden and the Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, which has over 25,000 pieces of amber and 15,000 insects on display. In the afternoon, we transfer across the border to Riga, the capital of Latvia, stopping along the way at the Hill of Crosses, an unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. A group dinner is included this evening. (290km/180mi coach travel - total transfer time approximately 4.5hrs)

Day 6 : Morning Riga City Tour, Cycle To Jurmala Beach (30Km/18.5Mi), Return To Riga

Meals Included: B

After breakfast we'll have a guided walking tour of Riga old town, a medieval Hanseatic town famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. In the afternoon you can enjoy free time in Riga or cycle to Jurmala, the largest resort in the Baltic States and well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties, returning to the hotel by coach. Evening at leisure (20km/12.5mi coach travel).

Day 7 : Visit Bicycle Museum Then Cycle Through The Gauja National Park To Sigulda (45Km/28Mi)

Meals Included: B

In the morning we transfer to Saulkrasti. After visiting the Latvian bicycle museum we start cycling to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia. Continuing by bike through Gauja National Park, we'll enjoy spectacular views of the valley and Gutmana Cave and Turaida Castle. Enroute visit the oldest Latvian Church in Krimulda, built in 1205, then arrive in Sigulda where we stay tonight. Dinner is at leisure. (50km/31mi coach travel)

Day 8 : Ferry To Saaremaa Island, Explore Baltic Sea Coast By Bike (38Km/24Mi)

Meals Included: B, D

This morning we transfer by ferry 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. We travel on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where iconic windmills are located. We transfer to Mandjala or Kuressaare and check into our hotel, where we stay for 2 nights at the seaside. Dinner at the hotel tonight (included). (330km/205mi coach travel, 6km/3.5mi ferry - total coach transfer time approximately 5hrs)

Day 9 : Morning Ride At Sorve Peninsula, Afternoon Visit To Kuressaare (56Km/34Mi)

Meals Included: B

Today we enjoy a ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty at Sorve Peninsula, finishing with a visit to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa. Kuressaare is home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from the 13th Century. Free time to explore the town and the Bishops castle before transferring back to the hotel. Dinner at leisure tonight. (50km/31mi coach travel)

Day 10 : Ride To Kaali Meteorite Crater (28Km/18Mi), Transfer To Tallinn

Meals Included: B, D

We start the morning with a ride to the Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world's giant craters list and is the rarest nature wonder in Estonia. In the afternoon we arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel and have a guided walking tour of Tallinn's old town. The city grew in importance as a strategic port between Russia and Scandinavia, and has evolved into a vibrant cultural city with a delightful walled historic centre. There is an eclectic mix of medieval and modern, Soviet and classic Estonian, grand church spires and crumbling wooden houses. A farewell dinner is included tonight. (210km/130mi coach travel - total coach transfer time approximately 4 hours)

Day 11 : Trip Concludes

Meals Included: B

The trip concludes after breakfast. A transfer to the airport or additional accommodation can be arranged - please ask for our rates. We can assist with booking extra nights here on request.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    10 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels

  • 10 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch and 4 dinners (does not include drinks). The breakfast and dinners are provided at your overnight hotel or a local restaurant. Breakfast will generally be buffet style with breads, cheese, some meats, spreads and perhaps yogh

  • 8 nights in 3 star hotels and 2 nights in 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

  • 24-speed bike rental with pannier and helmet (electric bike available - supplement applies)

  • Welcome meeting and welcome drink

  • Mineral water during cycle days and reusable water bottle

  • Tour guide - one tour guide* for 2-15 people or two guides for groups sizes of 16-21 people. Note *: for groups of up to 7 people the guide will also drive the van so will cycle with the group only at times, mainly guiding from the minivan

  • Internal transfers as described by air-conditioned coach/minibus

  • Luggage transfers and support vehicle

  • Boat trip across Curonian Lagoon from Nida to Klaipeda or transfer by minibus (day 4)

  • Ferry tickets to/from the Curonian Spit and to/from Saaremaa Island

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What's Not Included

  • Travel to Vilnius and from Tallinn

  • 8 lunches and 6 dinners and drinks (optional 4 dinner package -3 course dinners - is available for a supplement - days 2,4,7 & 9)

  • Tips for tour guides and crew

  • Travel insurance - mandatory

  • Items of a personal nature - eg. phone calls, laundry

  • Entrances to museums not noted as included

  • Lunch except on day 3, 6 dinners (optional 4 dinner package is available: 3 course dinners in Kaunas, Klaipeda, Sigulda, Saaremaa - supplement applies) drinks

  • Meals not listed as included, drinks

  • Optional 4 dinner package is available: 3 course dinners in Kaunas, Klaipeda, Sigulda, Saaremaa - supplement applies) drinks

  • Transfers not listed as included

  • Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

  • Entrances fees not listed as included

  • Excess luggage

  • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation

10 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels
During the trip you will be accommodated in 3 or 4 star hotels, specially chosen for their location and service. Rooms will typically be twin share with a private bathroom. Included meals are taken at the hotel or a nearby restaurant and drinks are available for purchase through the restaurant. Most hotels will have wifi although it may be limited to the lobby.

Grading

INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE – GRADE 2
The trip requires a reasonable level of fitness to fully participate in the cycling. Daily biking routes are mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 30 to 58km/18.5 to 36mi. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days (some steep ups and downs in the Gauja River valley) and dead flat most of the tour. The walking in the capital towns is along cobbled streets. The group travels at approx. 20 km per hour with several stops. In some places there will be small, rolling hills eg on Day 1, but normally it’s flat. It can be windy on some days, especially at the coast.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

R. Breen(Rivervale, Western Australia)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

Very good introduction to Lithuania, Latvia and Es

Very good introduction to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Nice balance between cycling and coach journey. Both guides and the coach driver were wonderful with a good sense of humor and an excellent knowledge of the areas traveled through. Really enjoyed the trip and found it to be excellent value.

L. Jefferies(Western Australia)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

Fantastic trip through Baltic States with well inf

Fantastic trip through Baltic States with well informed visits and highlights of key tourist attractions. An opportunity to see local countryside from bike plus move effortlessly through countryside on bus as required.

H. Karagic(Sheffield, UK)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

A great way to see 3 countries and 3 capitals. Our

A great way to see 3 countries and 3 capitals. Our guide Romas was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and so we learnt a huge amount about the culture, history and politics of this region. Hotels were of a very good standard and variety in type.

L. Calvert(Auckland, New Zealand)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

A memorable trip with a friendly and knowledgeable

A memorable trip with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Hotels were adequate and Ebikes were well maintained and easy to ride. We had very good local guides in the cities.

J. Shrigley(Christchurch, New Zealand)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

We have been on 3 bike trips now and this one was

We have been on 3 bike trips now and this one was the best. Accommodation, organisation was amazing and the countries full of history and a joy to visit. Guide and bus driver were very friendly and always helpful with a great sense of humour.

J. Kuiters(Millsons Point, NSW Australia)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

A truly amazing trip. We enjoyed the cycling aroun

A truly amazing trip. We enjoyed the cycling around beautiful and historic countries with a wonderful group of people we met from around the world. A great way to travel. Thoroughly recommend.

J. Dwyer(Southern Cross, VIC)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

Loved this trip - The combination of coach and cyc

Loved this trip - The combination of coach and cycling ensured that we covered the three counties, and saw the highlights. The cycling is all pretty flat, and I would say easy to moderate. The guide Kristina, was a local, and wealth of information. All in all a wonderful tour.

Suzanne Hyde(Benicia, CA, USA)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

We had a lovely time on the Treasures of the Balti

We had a lovely time on the Treasures of the Baltic’s trip! Our guide (Romas) was extremely knowledgeable about the history of all 3 countries as well as facts and information on many subjects! He and our driver (Valdas) were excellent and very professional! The cities (Vilnius, Riga & Tallin are each lovely and different so this added to the enjoyment of our travels! The landscape in between the cities is similar but there was variety in the places we stopped as we travelled. This is a unique part of Europe with its poignant and long history of being conquered by many countries! We very much enjoyed learning about the history and visiting a part of Europe we hadn’t seen before!

G. Steinfort(VIC, Australia)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

Treasures of the Baltic by bike is a great trip to

Treasures of the Baltic by bike is a great trip to see the highlights of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by bike. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable on everything historical; hotels and the bikes were great and the bike riding was easy. Joining walking tours in the cities was a bonus as was learning about the flight patterns of migratory birds from an expert. Would highly recommend this trip to people who want something a bit different.

C. Patterson(Camperdown, Australia)  

Treasures of the Baltic by Bike

A pleasant cycle with a variety of scenery to see

A pleasant cycle with a variety of scenery to see and visits to interesting points with a knowledgeable guide.

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