7 Days Small Group Tour: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus & Ukraine

7 Days Small Group Tour: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus & Ukraine

5 Eastern European countries in 7 days. Unique Saaremaa Island and Trakai Castle. You will discover different cultures from northern Estonian traditions to Ukrainian lifestyle.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tallinn Sightseeing

Stop At: Tallinn Old Town, City Center, Tallinn Estonia
Tallinn's Old Town is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Toompea Hill, Lossi Plats, Tallinn Estonia
The history of Toompea is closely linked to the history of rulers and power in Estonia.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Aleksander Nevski Katedraali, Lossi plats 10, Tallinn 10130 Estonia
Hard to miss this stunning piece of architecture on you way up to Toompea Hill from Tallinn Old Town that was built in the late 1800's
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tallinna Raekoja Plats, Raekoja plats 1, Tallinn 10146 Estonia
Raekoja plats is a town square beside Tallinn Town Hall in the center of the Tallinn Old Town
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tallinn Town Wall, Old Town, Tallinn 10133 Estonia
The oldest sections of Tallinn's city wall were built in the 13th century.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tallinna Raekoda, Raekoja plats 1, Tallinn 10146 Estonia
The Tallinn Town Hall
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St. Catherine's Passage, Vene 12, Tallinn 10123 Estonia
St. Catherine's Passage Hidden between a 13th century church wall and a row of courtyards in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Viewing Point Kohtuotsa, Kohtu 12, Tallinn 10130 Estonia
Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform is deemed to be one of Tallinn's best viewpoints.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Viru Gates, Viru tn, Tallinn Estonia
Viru Gates were built in the 14thC, and the towers still standing today are only a part of the original structure.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Long Street (Pikk tanav), Tallinn Estonia
A charming street in Tallinn Old Town with authentic old houses and churches
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Green Tour Ukraine LLC, Chornohirska St, 17/14, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
Local Tour Operator

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Tallinn

Day 2: Saaremaa Island and Kuressaare Town

Stop At: Kuressaare Castle, Lossihoov 1, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93810 Estonia
Kuressaare Castle-Fortress on the island Saaremaa is one of the best preserved fortification structures in Estonia.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Saaremaa Museum, Lossihoov 1, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93815 Estonia
Saaremaa Museum is one of the oldest (founded in 1865) and biggest museums in Estonia and is visited by 70-80 thousand people every year.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kaali Meteorite Crater, Kali, Saaremaa Estonia
Kaali is a group of nine meteorite craters in the village of Kaali on the Estonian island of Saaremaa.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Suur Toll and Piret, Abaja tn SPA Hotel Meri, Kuressaare, Saaremaa Estonia
Toell the Great in Estonian mythology is a great giant hero who lived according to the legend on the Baltic Sea island of Saaremaa.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kuressaare Town Park, Lossipark 1, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93815 Estonia
Nice park in old part of Kuressaare
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Main Square Kuressaare, Kuressaare, Saaremaa Estonia
Beautiful square of Kuressaare Old Town
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Angla Windmill Park and the Heritage Culture Centre, 25 km from Kaali meteorite craters, Saaremaa Estonia
Angla Tuulikumägi (Windmill Hill) is the only site in Saaremaa which has retained its historical mill scenery with four post mills characteristic of the area.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Kuressaare

Day 3: Estonia - Latvia

Stop At: Parnu Beach Promenade, Ranna puiestee 5, Parnu 80012 Estonia
The modern walkaway along the beach was designed and opened in 2006.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old City Riga (Vecriga), Kungu Iela 3 Riga, Riga 1050 Latvia
The Old Town is the oldest section of Riga as well as the center of the city. It is the city's most popular area with tourists.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: House of the Black Heads, Ratslaukums 7, Riga 1050 Latvia
House of the Blackheads is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Riga Town Hall Square, Kalku iela, Riga Latvia
The Town Hall Square was formed of a market square and up to 19th century it was the economic and an administrative centre of Riga.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Latvian National Opera, Aspazijas bulvaris 3, Riga 1050 Latvia
Riga's White House — the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Aspazijas bulvāris was opened in 1923
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Riga Cathedral, Herdera laukums 6 Centra Rajons, Riga 1050 Latvia
Throughout the centuries Riga Cathedral has been the place to meet God.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jauniela, Riga Latvia
This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union's version of Sherlock Holmes.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Freedom Monument, Brivibas Laukums Central District, Riga 1050 Latvia
The Freedom Monument is a memorial located in Riga, Latvia, honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920).
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cat House, Meistaru iela 19, Riga 1050 Latvia
The Cat House, designed by the architect Friedrich Schefel, was built in 1909.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Church, Skarnu iela 19, Riga 1050 Latvia
One of the gorgeous churches with a bell tower on top.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bremen Town Musicians, Skarnu Street between St. Peter's Church and Convent wall, Riga Latvia
A sculpture in Riga shows the animals breaking through a wall.
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Riga

Day 4: Latvia - Lithuania

Stop At: Bauska Castle, Pilskalns, Bauska 3901 Latvia
Bauska Castle is a complex consisting of the ruins of an earlier castle and a later palace.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils), Rundale Palace, Pilsrundale 3921 Latvia
Rundāle Palace is one of the two major baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in what is now Latvia.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vilnius Old Town, Vilnius 01129 Lithuania
The Old Town of Vilnius one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe, has an area of 3.59 square kilometres
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St. Anne's Church, Maironio g. 8, Vilnius 01124 Lithuania
St. Anne's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Vilnius' Old Town, on the right bank of the Vilnia River established circa 1495-1500.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Uzupis, Vilnius Lithuania
Užupis is a neighbourhood in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, largely located in Vilnius' old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gediminas Tower, Arsenalo g. 3, Vilnius 01143 Lithuania
Gediminas' Tower is the remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Vilnius

Day 5: Lithuania - Belarus

Stop At: Trakai Island Castle Museum, Kestucio Str. 4, Trakai 21104 Lithuania
Trakai is well known for its unique lakes and the medieval castle complex that was revived from its ruins in the last century.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Victory Square, Minsk Belarus
Central located square with nice architecture
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Church of Saints Simon and Helena, Sovetskaya 15, Minsk 220030 Belarus
The most famous Catholic Church in Minsk which is known as the Red Church
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Kirilla I Mefodiya 3, Minsk 220030 Belarus
The central cathedral of Belarus Orthodox Church
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Minsk City Hall, Svobody 2A, Minsk 220030 Belarus
A nice reconstruction of 16th century Town Hall
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, Rakovskaya 4, Minsk 220004 Belarus
The oldest orthodox church in Minsk
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Minsk

Day 6: Belarus - Ukraine

Stop At: Dytynets, Preobrazhenska Street, Chernihiv Ukraine
After arriving to Chernihiv, you will meet a local guide and the exciting adventure will start. The city is full of 11th-12th and 17th-19th century’s exceptional architectural, cultural and historical monuments.
the most ancient part of Chernihiv city with a large and beautiful park. Here, everyone is welcomed to reach an observation deck, from which you may admire incredible city’s view, the stunning Boldin hills and the marvelous Desna River.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pyatnytska Church, Hetmana Polubotka vul. 3, Chernihiv 14000 Ukraine
Ancient Orthodoth Church, built in 12-13th centuries
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Yeletsky Assumption Monastery, 1 Knyazya Chornoho Street, Chernihiv Ukraine
Unique cultural monument of 11th century, one of the ancient Ukrainian religious sites.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chernihiv Red Square, Chervona Ploshcha, Chernihiv Ukraine
The Central Square of town
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Catherine Church, Heroiv Chornobylya vul. 6A, Chernihiv 14033 Ukraine
A beautiful example of Baroque architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Taras Shevchenko Monument in Dytynets, Preobrazhenska Street, Val, Chernihiv Ukraine
A monument to the most famous Ukrainiant poet and artist.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Boldin Hills, Between Tolstoho Street and Uspenskoho Street, Chernihiv Ukraine
A park zone with a rich history.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Borys and Glib Cathedral, Preobrazhenska vul. 1A, Chernihiv 14000 Ukraine
There is a burial chamber of famous princes of the city, where the famous Holy Doors, a true masterpiece of the Ukrainian Baroque art, is located.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Saint Anthony Caves, Boldin Hills, Chernihiv Ukraine
A famous underground monastery established by Christian missioner Anthony in 1069. The prominent monastery was restored in the 18th century, after being destroyed by Tatar Mongols. Anthony Caves includes both the biggest underground temple of Ukraine, St. Theodosius Church, and the first country’s underground place of worship, the famed Cave of Spirits.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Kyiv

Day 7: Kyiv sightseeing

Stop At: Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, vul. Lavrska 21, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
A must-see attractions of Kyiv – UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is an Orthodox Monastery, founded in 11th century.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Hetman Bohdan Khmelnitsky Monument, Sophiyska Square, Kiev Ukraine
Take a look at the monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, located in the middle of Sofiivska Square and discover interesting historical facts from your guide.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sofiyskaya Square, Kiev Ukraine
Walk through the square in front of St.Sophia Cathedral and learn the most interesting facts
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Andriyivski Uzviz, 23 Andriivski Descent, Kiev Ukraine
Stroll down the favorite street of the citizens of Kyiv and explore its open-air market. You can buy traditional souvenirs here, as well as vintage and hand made things.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Andrew's Church, Andreyevskiy Spusk, 23, Kiev Ukraine
Admire a masterpiece of Baroque architecture of 18th century, located on the top of Andriivsky descent.
Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: National Opera House of Ukraine, Volodymyrska 50, Kiev Ukraine
Discover an elegant building of Kiev State Opera and Ballet theater, built in 1901. Find out interesting facts about its history from you guide.

Stop At: St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery, Triokhsviatytelska St, 8, Kiev 01601 Ukraine
Marvel at the beauty of the restored St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Volodymyr's Cathedral, 20 Shevchenko Boulevard, Kiev Ukraine
Visit a splendid cathedral and admire the paintings of V. Vasnetsov. There are also relics of St. Barbara kept there.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Shevchenko Park, Tarasa Shevchenko Boulevard Between Tereshchenkivska and Volodymyrska Streets, Kiev Ukraine
A beautiful park in the very center of the city overlooks the main building of the University. It’s a great place for a relaxing walk.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Golden Gate, Vladimirskaya st., 40a, Kiev Ukraine
Located in a cozy park, this monument is one of the symbols of the city. It used to be the main entrance to the city in the time of Kyivan Rus. Nowadays, the ruins of the ancient gates are kept beneath the exact replica of this landmark.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Prince Yaroslav the Wise Statue, Zolotovoritsky Park near the Golden Gate, corner of Volodymyrska and Prorizna Streets, Kiev Ukraine
Discover a statue of Yaroslav the Wise holding the layout of the Golden Gates just in front of this monument.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: People’s Friendship Arch, Khreshchatyj Park near European Square, Kiev Ukraine
A monument built in the Soviet times in Khreshatiy Park. In the evening hours it is illuminated with all the colors of the rainbow.
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.