Ever since the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania reclaimed their independence from Russia in 1991, curious travellers have been discovering the Nordic heritage of Tallin (Estonia) and Riga (Latvia) and the Polish past of Vilnius (Lithuania).
Cruising the Baltics
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are incredibly interesting countries with fascinating history. Let us just take the 20th century for instance; the Russian Revolution, 2 World Wars, Soviet occupation, Glasnost, Perestroika and finally independence in the 1990’s. Add to this the wonderful architecture and medieval history and you have a ‘not too be missed’ area of Europe’ which like Scandinavia, requires no visas if travelling on a NZ passport.
Crusing options
There are many options for cruising in this area from 3 to 20 or more nights, ships vary from expedition cruises with not much more than a hundred passengers to the big cruise liners with three thousand or more passengers.
There are many itinerary options which may also include Berlin and then head as far south as Amsterdam, Bruges and even the UK
Experiences in this area
Poland and Baltic Discovery
Discover the amazing highlights of Poland and the three Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. On this 13 day tour travelling from Krakow to Tallinn you’ll explore beautiful churches, captivating castles and gorgeous old towns. Tour Highlights Krakow – … Continue reading
Cycle the Baltics
Discover the best of the Baltics by bike Crossing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, this ride will take you on a journey of discovery through historic cities, untouched wilderness, and along breathtaking coastline. Our trip will start in Tallinn where the … Continue reading
Discover the Baltics
Discover three countries in twelve days On this Baltic tour, we explore the highlights of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in under two weeks. The countryside, national parks, and coastal areas of these countries are both varied and stunning, adding a … Continue reading
Baltic Jewels & the Midnight Sun
Charming cities and scenic isles Our most sweeping Scandinavian voyage combines Viking Homelands and Into the Midnight Sun itineraries. Enjoy 19 ports in 8 countries, including Scotland’s northern isles, Denmark’s charming cities, and Norway’s magnificent fjords. Explore more with overnight stays in Stockholm, Oslo, … Continue reading
Treasures of the Baltic by Bike
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 … Continue reading
