A Journey through the Baltics Lithuania - Latvia - Estonia

Day 1: Switzerland - Leipzig

Journey via Nuremberg to the Saxon metropolis of Leipzig.

Day 2: Leipzig - Poznań

In the morning you continue to Poznań. En route, in the small Polish town of Świebodzin (Schwiebus), you can see the largest statue of Jesus in the world. The 33 m-high statue of the Son of God is 3 m taller than the famous figure in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The city of Poznań offers many hidden treasures. The medieval market square, regarded as the only surviving old market square with 12 lanes, comes alive in the evening with an unmistakable flair.

Day 3: Poznań - Toruń - Olsztyn

Today's destination is Olsztyn. On the way, you will get to know the city of Toruń. Founded in the 13th century, the city flourished for years as a Hanseatic city and impresses with many fascinating buildings and works of art.

Day 4: Masuria - Vilnius

Time has stood still among the hidden lakes of Masuria, the mysterious forests, the old avenues and in the small villages. Continue across the border into the Baltics to the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. On a guided tour, Vilnius surprises you with a wealth of magnificent Baroque churches and buildings. Monasteries and churches shape the cityscape here. The imposing Church of St John and the library form a unique architectural ensemble.

Day 5: Vilnius - Klaipeda

Your journey takes you via Kaunas to Klaipeda, located at the northern end of the Curonian Lagoon. Klaipeda has many important sights. These include the Ark, the largest granite monument in Lithuania.

Day 6: Curonian Spit - Riga

The Curonian Spit is your destination in the morning. Visitors here find a unique interplay of landscapes in Europe: expanses of sand reminiscent of the Sahara, the highest dunes in Europe and seemingly endless beaches. Continue to Riga. On the way you will see the Hill of Crosses near Siauliai. At this Lithuanian place of pilgrimage, the crosses symbolise the remembrance and hopes of the Lithuanian people.

Day 7: Riga - Tartu

Riga is a city of many faces. It has everything that makes a big city: spaciousness, urban flair, lively streets and squares. This Art Nouveau metropolis displays a diversity of architectural styles. On the city tour of the old town, you will see Riga Castle, the Cathedral, the Three Brothers, and the Great and Small Guilds. In the evening you arrive in Tartu in Estonia.

Day 8: Tartu - Tallinn

Tartu is a European Capital of Culture 2024. On a guided city walk you will see, among other sights, Toome Hill, where the ruins of the cathedral stand. The city delights with its venerable university, its eventful history and its diverse cultural offering. Look forward to fascinating insights into one of Estonia's most beautiful cities.

Day 9: Lahemaa National Park

(Optional) excursion. Today you explore Lahemaa National Park, which means "Land of Bays". Covering 725 km², this national park with its unique landscape lies on the Gulf of Finland. The largest and oldest national park in Estonia invites you to linger in its unspoilt scenery with dreamy raised bogs. On a bog walk, you will discover the primeval bog landscapes.

Day 10: Tallinn - Ferry

Tallinn offers an enchanting blend of medieval tranquillity and modern city life. The old town is very lively with its many shops, galleries and restaurants. The walking tour leads you along the old city wall into the old town, with highlights such as Toompea Hill, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval town hall. In the evening you board a ferry to Stockholm.

Day 11: Tallinn - Stockholm

Arrival in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. The city at the mouth of Lake Mälaren, where it meets the Baltic Sea, is spread across fourteen islands. The wonderful coastal setting and the many magnificent buildings make Stockholm one of Europe's most beautiful capitals. Admire the Stadshuset (City Hall), the island of Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace, one of the most important Baroque buildings in Northern Europe.

Day 12: Stockholm - Trelleborg

Journey past Norrköping and Linköping, along Lake Vättern and on via Helsingborg and Malmö to Trelleborg. Board the ferry to Travemünde.

Day 13: Travemünde - Hamburg

Arrival in Travemünde in the morning and onward journey to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. On a guided city walk you will get to know the main sights of this "cosmopolitan city with a heart".

Day 14: Hamburg - Switzerland

Journey home via Hanover, Frankfurt and Basel back to Switzerland.