Day 1: Saturday, May 11 – Arrival in Vilnius
- 8:30 Arrival to Vilnius, transfer to the hotel Hilton Garden Inn
- Hotel Check-in
- Free time to rest
- 12:40 – 14:00 Transfer for lunch at Lokys restaurant
- 14:15 – 16:30 Walking Vilnius city tour - exploring UNESCO Old Town, a Baroque pearl and Green European Capital 2025. Getting to know the Uzupis Independent Republic – a bohemian neighborhood inhabited by artists, intellectuals and creatives
- 16:30 – 17:30 Amber workshop, getting acquainted with Lithuanian “gold”
- Free time
- 19:00 Dinner at Kristoforas restaurant in Old Town
- 21:00 Transfer to the hotel
Day 2: Monday, May 12 – Kaunas - Vilnius
- Breakfast in hotel
- 09:00 - 10:30 Hotels’ inspection in Vilnius
- 10:30 - 12:00 Drive to Kaunas, second largest Lithuanian city and interwar capital
- 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch at Avilys restaurant
- 13:30 - 15:30 City tour in Kaunas
- 15:30 - 17:00 Drive to Trakai - the medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for its beautiful castle surrounded by lakes
- 17:00 - 18:00 Castle visit
- 18:00 - 18:30 Boat tour in Galve lake
- 18:45 - 21:00 Kibinai cooking class and tasting dinner at traditional Karaite restaurant Kybynlar
- 21:00 - 21:30 Return to Vilnius
Day 3: Monday, May 13 – Travel to Riga
- Breakfast in hotel
- 08:00 Departure from Vilnius, drive towards Rundale
- Enroute stop at the Hill of Crosses
- 13:00 Transfer to Rundāle palace from LT
- 13:25-15:05 Excursion at Rundāle Palace & Park
The Rundale Palace ensemble is Latvia's most outstanding Baroque and Rococo architecture monument. It was built between 1736 and 1740 as the summer residence of Duke Ernst Johan Biron of Courland, the favorite of Empress Anna Ioannovna of Russia. The palace was built according to the project of the famous Russian court architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. - 15:05-16:35 Lunch at “Rezidence”
- 16:35-18:00 Transfer to Radisson Blu Latvija Hotel
- 19:00 Welcome Event at Radisson Blu Latvija
Day 4: Wednesday, May 14 – Workshop & Gala Dinner
- 08:00 Breakfast at the Hotel RADISSON BLU LATVIJA CONFERENCE & SPA HOTE (ground floor)
- 08:45 Workshop opening. Hall Omega 2. Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel
- 09:00 - 11:00 Workshop. Hall Omega 2. Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel
- 11:00 - 11:30 Coffe break
- 11:30 - 13:30 Workshop. Hall Omega 2. Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel
- 13:30 - 15:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 17:00 Workshop. Hall Omega 2. Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel
- 19:00 Gala dinner.
Day 5: Thursday, May 15 – Riga Exploration
- 7:00-8:30 Breakfast. Check out. Meet Guide at the lobby.
- 8:30-09:10 Art Nouveau district
Alberta Street is the Art Nouveau epicenter of Riga, as magnificent historical Art Nouveau buildings are located along the entire length thereof. Eight of them have been recognized as architectural monuments of state significance. https://www.latvia.travel/en/art-nouveau - 09:10-10:35 Riga Old town guided walking tour
Old Town Riga, with its narrow cobble-stone streets, not only features gorgeous Medieval-era buildings, but unique sacral structures as well. Since 1997, the historical center of Riga has been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. From late Romanesque and Gothic architecture that has been part of the city's oldest structures since the beginning of the 13th century, to the buildings of the 19th century. Step-by-step, you will be able to follow the history of the second oldest Hanseatic City of the Baltics: the House of the Blackheads, the Old Town, Dome Church, and others. https://www.latvia.travel/en/sight/old-town-riga - 10:35-12:00 Workshop at Folk Costume Center Sena Klēts
The National Costumes Centre “SENĀ KLĒTS” (“OLD GRANARY”) is the storehouse for the magnificent and rich heritage of Latvian national costumes kept for future generations. Every item in SENĀ KLĒTS has been lovingly hand-made by outstanding Latvian craftsmen. - 12:00-12:30 Concerto Piccolo
Organ music concerts in Rga Cathedral are unique oppartunity to hear and experience one of the most wonderful organs in the World! You are welcome to Concerto Piccolo (20 minutes organ music) almost every day at 12:00! And there are evening concerts on Fridays at 19:00 as well (Concert schedule above). You are warmly welcome at Riga Cathedral! https://doms.lv/en/concerts - 12:35-14:15 Lunch at Pētergailis
- 14:15-14:30 Transfer
- 14:30-15:45 Excursion at Zuzeum Modern Art Centre
Zuzeum is a contemporary art centre, home of the Zuzāns Collection, the largest private collection of Latvian art in the world.
https://www.zuzeum.com/en/exhibitions-events/ - 15:45-16:15 Transfer
- 16:15-17:25 Excursion at Riga Motor Museum
Riga Motor Museum tells thrilling stories about unique vehicles, eminent personalities and most important milestones in car history.
The largest antique vehicle museum in Latvia and Baltic's houses more than 100 unique antique vehicles.The museum was founded in 1989, fully refurbished in 2016. - 17:25-18:15 Transfer
- 19:00 Dinner at restaurant “Aparjods”
- Overnight Hotel “Aparjods”
The Aparjods is a beautiful wooden building complex constructed in ethnographic style with roofs of wooden shingles and cane, comprising a restaurant, a hotel, conference rooms, a music club and a sauna with Arctic spa bath.
Day 6: Friday, May 16 – Cēsis & Relaxation
- 07:00-09:00 Breakfast. Check-out. Meet Guide at the lobby
- 09:00-09:10 Transfer
- 09:10-10:00 Excursion at Sigulda New Castle
In the 11th-13th century, the Sigulda area was dominated by the Livs of Gauja, which formed wooden fortifications at the summits of the castles. The first wall building was built by the order of the Zobenbrothers in 1207-1209. in the early 17th century, during the Polish-Swedish wars, the castle of the order of Livonia was destroyed, and the castle became a slow manor, forming part of Vidzeme in the 18th century. - 10:00-10:35 Visit to the ruins of the Sigulda Livonian period Castle
The Sigulda Palace of the order of Livonia, built in 1207, was built as a Castellum-style fortress, but was later converted into a Convention-style structure. As fire rifles evolved, medieval strongholds gradually lost their original meaning and were devastated during the Northern War in the early 18th century. Since the reconstruction works in 2011, the castle has been accessible to visitors and has become a favourite place for organizers of outdoor events. - 10:35-11:35 Jewelery Workshop "Baltu Rotas"
Make your own silver pendants! - 11:35-11:40 Transfer
- 11:40-11:47 Cable car ride across the Gauja River Valley
The Sigulda cable car offers a ride over the Gauja valley, enjoying the view of a wonderful landscape over multiple kilometres. In a height of 43 m above ground the Sigulda cable car connects both sides of the river Gauja in a width of 1020 m and excites with a picturesque valley of Gauja, three medieval castles – Sigulda, Turaida, and Krimulda, the bobsleigh track, and Gauja bridge. The cable car is the oldest vehicle of its kind in the Baltic States. Welcome to a ride above tree tops! - 12:00-12:10 Transfer
- 12:10-13:40 Lunch at Kungu Rija https://kungurija.lv/en/
- 13:40-13:45 Transfer
- 13:45-14:05 Visit to Gutman's Cave. Legend about Rose of Turaida
- 14:05-14:50 Transfer
- 14:50-16:20 Visit to Cēsis Medieval Castle
The emergence of Cēsis can be found in the distant past 800 years ago. Its origins are connected to the Cēsis Medieval castle, around which in the 13th century a town was built. Over the centuries the castle shared its destiny with the city of Cēsis in battles with Russian, Polish and Swedish troops. Repeatedly rebuilt and expanded the castle got its present architectural appearance at the beginning of the 16th century. - 16:20-17:00 Cēsis Walking tour
Cēsis has its own unique charm, which makes you want to return to this medieval city again and again. Cēsis is not only one of the oldest, but also the most Latvian cities. Rich in beautiful natural landscapes and historical evidence, it embodies an intriguing spirit of antiquity and modern self-confidence. Both Cēsis and the Cēsis region are one of the greatest attractions for travelers to Vidzeme. - 17:00-17:15 Transfer
- 18:00 Dinner at Kārļa Muiža
Welcome to Karlamuiza, a wonderful natural and cultural-historical place in the picturesque ancient Amata Valley and in the Gaujas National Park. Since the 18th century, the owners of the manor have turned this site into a beautiful and tasteful ensemble of buildings and skillfully integrated it into the natural landscape, which has always attracted visitors and nature lovers from near and far. - Overnight Hotel Kārļa Muiža Country Hotel
Day 7: Saturday, May 17 – Sigulda & Pärnu
- 07:00-08:15 Breakfast. Check out. Meet Guide at the lobby
- 08:15-08:40 Transfer
- 08:40-10:15 Bread making workshop
In Latvia bread is more than food, it is still the essence of life. At the House of Bread, we offer visitors to travel back in time in order to experience it. We are situated on a charming country farm near the town of Cesis. We live within the Gauja National Park surrounded by beautiful forests, meadows, rivers and lakes. True heaven on earth. - 10:15-10:40 Transfer
- 10:40-11:40 Excursion at Limbaži
Welcome to Limbaži, a city where the historical meets the modern!
The strength of Limbaži is in its diversity - it is not just one, but many stories that need time and a knowledgeable storyteller to take the interested party through time and space, giving the opportunity to experience the city. - 11:40-12:25 Transfer
- 12:25-13:25 Excursion at Live Silver Museum
The exhibition showcases silver being transformed into concepts, shapes and forms of nature. The metal becomes alive in the large-scale compositions made by the Latvian artist and silversmith Olegs Auzers, whose life has been involved with jewellery for over than 50 years. - 13:25-14:15 Transfer
- 14:15-15:45 Lunch at Kapteiņa Osta
- 15:45 Group takeover from Latvia, restaurant Kapteiņa Osta
- 17:00 Arrival to Pärnu, Estonia's most popular summer holiday destination is known for its long sandy beach, restaurants, cocktail bars, spas, and relaxed, laid-back vibes.
Check-in to Hedon Spa & Hotel, located on the seashore of Pärnu. - 17:30 – 19:00 Enjoy Silent Spa, that observes ancient spa traditions and is meant for peaceful relaxation.
- 19:30 Dinner at restaurant Mon Ami
Day 8: Sunday, May 18 – Tallinn
- Breakfast at hotel, check-out
- 10:00 Departure to Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia
- 12:00 Arrival to Tallinn, Estonia's laidback capital city is a perfect holiday destination for those wanting to combine modern comforts, medieval charm, and coastal vibes.
- 12:30 Lunch in old town, restaurant Kaerajaan
- 14:00- 16:00 Guided tour in Tallinn`s old town. Tallinn is one of Northern Europe's best-preserved medieval cities and was added to UNESCO's list back in 1997. As part of the influential Hanseatic League, Tallinn was home to wealthy merchants who left their mark on the city's architecture.
Visit to local Balti Jaama market, a unique market in Estonia, which includes nearly 300 traders on three floors. - 17:30 Transfer to city center hotel, check-in Hampton by Hilton, opened 2025
- 19:00 Dinner at wine restaurant R14, MICHELIN selected 2024, in Rotermann Quarter
Day 9: Monday, May 19 – Departure
- Breakfast at hotel, check out
- 10:00- 11:30 Visit to Seaplane Harbour, About 200 authentic items are on display at the historical seaplane hangar. Short walk in Noblessner Quarter, once the major submarine shipyard of Imperial Russia, it has now turned into a seafront quarter that is open to the sea. Here you will find historical industrial buildings with their stately architecture, Noblessner Marina, art galleries, the best restaurants in the city.
- 12:30 Transfer to airport
Departures: - 19. May 14:55 - 15:25 Tallinn - Helsinki Finnair
- 19. May 17:30 - 11:20* Helsinki - Seoul Incheon Intl Finnair
