Riga
(Latvia)
3 days
Line 7939 bus
Jurmala
2 days
Bus via Dubulti
Kolka
1 day
Bus
Ventspils
2 days
Bus
Kuldiga
2 days
Bus
Liepaja
2 days
Bus
Palanga
(Lithuania)
2 days
Bus
Klaipeda
2 days
Bus
Trakai
2 days
Line 862 train
Vilnius
3 days
Fly to Helsinki
Helsinki
(Finland)
3 days
Car ferry
Tallinn
(Estonia)
3 days
Bus
Haapsalu
2 days
Car ferry, drive
Hiiumaa
2 days
Bus
Parnu
2 days
Bus
Riga
(Latvia)
3 days
Train
Sigulda
2 days
Bus
Cesis
2 days
Train
Valga
(Estonia)
1 day
Train
Tartu
2 days
Bus
Rakvere
2 days
Train, car ferry
Helsinki
(Finland)
3 days
48 days
The itinerary brings you at the beginning to Finland, Northern Europe. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are the next countries. The national highlights are Nuuksio National Park (Helsinki), Lahemaa National Park (Rakvere) and Gauja National Park (Cesis).
You find a lot of museums, theaters and galleries at Helsinki, Riga (see itineraries) and Vilnius. If you love to make party you will be happy at Helsinki, Riga and Vilnius. Many cities are snowy in March. Safe countries are chosen. These flight connection are taken during this itinerary: Helsinki - Vilnius (visit Vilnius itineraries). During your travel you have to speak Swedish, Estonia (plan Estonia itineraries)n, Latvian and Lithuanian but english should be enough for communication everywhere. Euros, Estonia (Estonia itineraries)n Kroon, Lat and Lita are the currencies.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lonely+planet+the-baltic-states: Lonely Planet
You find a lot of museums, theaters and galleries at Helsinki, Riga (see itineraries) and Vilnius. If you love to make party you will be happy at Helsinki, Riga and Vilnius. Many cities are snowy in March. Safe countries are chosen. These flight connection are taken during this itinerary: Helsinki - Vilnius (visit Vilnius itineraries). During your travel you have to speak Swedish, Estonia (plan Estonia itineraries)n, Latvian and Lithuanian but english should be enough for communication everywhere. Euros, Estonia (Estonia itineraries)n Kroon, Lat and Lita are the currencies.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lonely+planet+the-baltic-states: Lonely Planet
"Riga is also a popular destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties, giving it a fun nightlife atmosphere."traveladdicts.net
"Riga is one of the beautiful places which has plenty of lovely places to explore."adventurousmiriam.com
"Riga is filled with beautiful architecture and rich in history."kevinstraveldiary.com
"Riga is an important city for Art Nouveau architecture in Europe."velvetescape.com
"Riga is one of the Cities on our list and after reading your blog wooww we have to go there soon!"thesanetravel.com
"Riga is World Heritage Listed and rightfully so, with 17th-century architecture and soaring church spires."travelinntour.com
Capital
Historic
Nightlife
Culture
Nature
Food
Architecture
Art
Cheap
River
Outstanding+
"Jurmala is a very popular tourist destination in Latvia (see itineraries) because of its close location to the capital city, its gorgeous white sand beaches and its resort town with awesome wooden houses from the first part of the 20th century."thesanetravel.com
"Jurmala is the nicest sea side town I've ever visited in Europe."travelsewhere.net
"Jurmala is historically the Russia (Russia itineraries)ns' playground, the spa capital of the Baltics and was allegedly one of Brezhnev's favourite get aways."familyadventureproject.org
"Jurmala is actually a series of 14 townships with Dzintari and Majori considered the centre."grownuptravelguide.com
"Jurmala is the name of the stop, it's a famous costal resort in Latvia (plan Latvia itineraries) and is often known for it's popularity with Russia (see itineraries)n tourists."omnomnirvana.com
"Jurmala is famous for its beaches and spas."bruisedpassports.com
Culture
Nature
Beach
Spa
Architecture
Very Touristic
Forest
Art
Calm City
Coast
Outstanding+
"Ventspils is located in the north of Latvia's west coast on the Baltic Sea."travelinntour.com
Culture
Nature
Coast
Forest
Highlight
"Kuldiga is the prettiest town we have visited in Latvia - and the fact that it is home to a bizarre number of cats and Europe's widest waterfall simply sweetens the deal."alongdustyroads.com
"Kuldiga is a lovely town to stroll around with some interesting old buildings and sights."grownuptravelguide.com
"Kuldiga is a living time capsule!"ferretingoutthefun.com
"Kuldiga is arranged around three main public squares, with a pedestrian street running through the center."ferretingoutthefun.com
"Kuldiga is popular among local tourists."passingthru.com
"Kuldiga is a very special place and I'm happy to get the word out!"ferretingoutthefun.com
Culture
Historic
Waterfall
Very Touristic
Romantic
River
Wine
Great
"Liepaja is popular because of its cultural life."wearefromlatvia.com
"Liepaja is rich with sights and interesting landmarks."passingthru.com
"Liepaja is a place to enjoy art, music and beach activities."goatsontheroad.com
"Liepaja is well known in Latvia as a musical city, and this festival and excellent concert hall is just one more proof of that."thesanetravel.com
"Liepaja is famous for its amber which still washes up on the shore."grownuptravelguide.com
"Liepaja is now known as a progressive city with beautiful architecture, a superb beach and nightlife than continues until the morning."grownuptravelguide.com
Culture
Nature
Nightlife
Beach
Lake
Very Touristic
Architecture
Highlight
"Palanga is a holiday favourite for Lithuanians who head there in droves during the summer to enjoy."theworldinaweekend.com
"Palanga is also the perfect destination to enjoy water sports such as surfing and scuba diving."spendlifetraveling.com
"Palanga is a holiday favourite for Lithuania (more about Lithuania)ns who head there in droves during the summer to enjoy its sunny beaches."theworldinaweekend.com
Culture
Nature
Very Touristic
Highlight
"Klaipeda is the third-largest city of Lithuania (more about Lithuania)."spendlifetraveling.com
"Klaipeda is third town and the biggest port in Lithuania (plan Lithuania itineraries)."familyadventureproject.org
"Klaipeda is getting more and more popular, this city is developing really fast."karolinapatryk.com
"Klaipeda is worth a visit and travelers should spend a bit more time than one day in this area."karolinapatryk.com
"Klaipeda is a popular port city located in the Baltic sea and is the third largest city in Lithuania."gamintraveler.com
"Klaipeda is great place for walking around."gamintraveler.com
Historic
Very Touristic
River
Forest
Outstanding+
"Trakai is home to the Karaites, a Turkish community with its own religion, who came in the 15th century and only 65 of them remain in the town."rexyedventures.com
"Trakai is a lake resort and a historic city."teacaketravels.com
"Trakai is really quite a low-key place."travelsewhere.net
"Trakai is the best place to stop if you want to learn about Lithuania's long history, as well as to see a bit of the country's natural beauty."gobackpacking.com
"Trakai is filled with cool stories that you can easily miss if you travel there independently, so check out the tour we did if you're interested in going!"happytowander.com
"The city of Trakai is built over the water."karolinapatryk.com
Historic
Culture
Lake
Food
Very Touristic
Outstanding+
"Vilnius is also a city that I liked much more than I ever expected to."galloparoundtheglobe.com
"Vilnius is such a beautiful city and you are a great ambassador for it."thesanetravel.com
"Vilnius is a spot to visit for its hair-raising field and particular attractions."kevinstraveldiary.com
"Vilnius is one of those rare European capitals where it is possible to kayak in the city center."universal-traveller.com
"Vilnius is far more than just beautiful and delicious."happytowander.com
"Vilnius is known for its strong and standard cooking styles."kevinstraveldiary.com
Capital
Historic
Nightlife
Culture
Alternative
Food
Art
Street Art
Cheap
Architecture
Outstanding+
Fly to HelsinkiTransfer
Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes
Costs: $102.00 - $455.00
"Helsinki is a vibrant city with a dedication to arts, culture and architecture."baconismagic.ca
"Helsinki is one of the rare cities in Europe which one can get around on foot or bike."kevinstraveldiary.com
"Helsinki is one of the only places within Finland that has a public transportation within the entire city."travelfashiongirl.com
"Helsinki is one of the places I have yet to visit but would really like too."happytowander.com
"Helsinki is famous for its historic downtown and harbor buildings including the big churches."ourlifeourtravel.com
"Helsinki is one of the best destinations in the north, the city thrives with life in the summer and warmth in the winter."fotostrasse.com
Capital
Historic
Nightlife
Culture
Nature
Alternative
Food
Architecture
Very Touristic
Shopping
Art
Outstanding+
"Tallinn is also the biggest city and the financial and political center of the country."mywanderlust.pl
"Tallinn is one of the cities that have become incredibly popular and it seems it is no longer a hidden gem."arzotravels.com
"Tallinn is the popular face of Estonia, then Tartu is its heart and soul, steeped in history and tradition."ramblingfeet.net
"Tallinn is filled with attractive architecture that brings the past to life."anadventurousworld.com
"Tallinn is one of the most underrated places in Europe."karolinapatryk.com
"Tallinn is one of the few places I think I'd honestly prefer to visit in the dead of winter."ontheluce.com
Capital
Historic
Nightlife
Culture
Alternative
Food
Architecture
Very Touristic
Cheap
Art
Shopping
Christmas Market
Outstanding+
"Haapsalu is a famous coastline resort during the late summer months and is another cool day trip from Tallinn (see itineraries)."alwayswanderlust.com
"Haapsalu is a cute resort town where you can relax in the sun and enjoy some of the best white sand beaches in Estonia (more about Estonia)."anadventurousworld.com
"Haapsalu is a great alternative to Parnu if you want to experience an Estonian seaside resort."thecrowdedplanet.com
Culture
Architecture
Great
"Hiiumaa is said to have beautiful varied landscapes, from forests to sandy beaches."travelsewhere.net
Culture
Nature
Great
"Parnu is an Estonian seaside city which buzzes in the summer and slows down to a freezing halt in the winter."dontstopliving.net
"Parnu is one of the top 10 eastern European destinations to visit in the late spring and an incredible destination if you're searching for cheap summer destinations in Europe."alwayswanderlust.com
Nature
Beach
Spa
Very Touristic
Highlight
"Riga is also a popular destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties, giving it a fun nightlife atmosphere."traveladdicts.net
"Riga is one of the beautiful places which has plenty of lovely places to explore."adventurousmiriam.com
"Riga is filled with beautiful architecture and rich in history."kevinstraveldiary.com
"Riga is an important city for Art Nouveau architecture in Europe."velvetescape.com
"Riga is one of the Cities on our list and after reading your blog wooww we have to go there soon!"thesanetravel.com
"Riga is World Heritage Listed and rightfully so, with 17th-century architecture and soaring church spires."travelinntour.com
Capital
Historic
Nightlife
Culture
Nature
Food
Architecture
Art
Cheap
River
Outstanding+
"Sigulda is a unique and unforgettable destination that is perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends."roadaffair.com
"Sigulda: From Riga, head to Sigulda and the Gauja national park and surrounding areas here."travelbooksfood.com
"Sigulda is also an hour and a half on the train away and is a lovely small village, which also has an old bobsled track, I recommend for a half a day visit."adventurousmiriam.com
"Sigulda is small enough that you can walk from your hotel to anything you want to see."dutchdutchgoose.com
"Sigulda is a great day trip from Riga, perfect for nature and adventure lovers, and the best place in Latvia to enjoy magical autumn colours!"thecrowdedplanet.com
"Sigulda is a modest town lying on the edge of the dense Gauja National Park."travelsewhere.net
Culture
Historic
River
Hiking
Forest
Very Touristic
Activity
Cheap
Romantic
Highlight
"Cesis is another charming, historical town in Latvia (plan Latvia itineraries), that you should try to visit."wearefromlatvia.com
"Cesis is exactly what you'd expect a medieval Latvian town to look like."floratheexplorer.com
"Cesis is placed in northeastern Latvia, recognized for its medieval castle."travelinntour.com
"Cesis is a beautiful old town known for its medieval castle."bucketlistly.blog
Historic
Highlight
"Tartu is beautiful as well."karolinapatryk.com
"Tartu is the second city in Estonia, and it's famous for its university and student population."thecrowdedplanet.com
"Tartu is located two hours southeast of Tallinn by train."wayfaringviews.com
"Tartu is also famous for its restaurants where you can find delicious Estonian delicacies like smoked sprats and selma on rye bread."anadventurousworld.com
"Tartu is the intellectual capital of Estonia."mywanderlust.pl
"Tartu is often called an intellectual capital of Estonia as it is home to one of the oldest Estonia (Estonia in detail)n Universities."karolinapatryk.com
Culture
Alternative
Street Art
Very Touristic
Historic
Outstanding+
Rakvere is a village with a population of 16,736. In addition, Rakvere is in the center of Estonia. The nearest neighbour city is Helsinki.
Historic
Great
Train, car ferryTransfer
Duration: 4 hours 54 minutes
Costs: $32.00 - $122.00
"Helsinki is a vibrant city with a dedication to arts, culture and architecture."baconismagic.ca
"Helsinki is one of the rare cities in Europe which one can get around on foot or bike."kevinstraveldiary.com
"Helsinki is one of the only places within Finland that has a public transportation within the entire city."travelfashiongirl.com
"Helsinki is one of the places I have yet to visit but would really like too."happytowander.com
"Helsinki is famous for its historic downtown and harbor buildings including the big churches."ourlifeourtravel.com
"Helsinki is one of the best destinations in the north, the city thrives with life in the summer and warmth in the winter."fotostrasse.com
Capital
Historic
Nightlife
Culture
Nature
Alternative
Food
Architecture
Very Touristic
Shopping
Art
Outstanding+
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