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Crosses of every shape and size can be found in Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses | Andrew Bain
Treasures of the Baltic by Bike
11 DAY GUIDED CYCLING
Explore the contrasting cultures and natural
landscapes of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
HOTEL
GRADE 2
Tallinn Estonia
RigaLatvia Lithuania
Vilnius
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Scenic cycling through pine forests in Lithuania | Andrew Bain
Lithuania and Latvia Guided Cycle
8 DAY GUIDED CYCLING
Pedal your way past historic towns and through the coastal landscapes and national parks of Lithuania and Latvia ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Vilnius (Lithuania)
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Vilnius (Lithuania) 2 | Vilnius city tour and Trakai Island Castle then cycle and transfer to Kaunas (26km/16mi) 3 | Transfer to Nemunas River Delta, cycle to Vente Horn (25km/15.5mi), transfer to Klaipeda 4 | Cycle at the Curonian Spit (55km/34mi) 5 | To Palanga by bike (35km/22mi), drive to Hill of Crosses then cross border to Riga 6 | Morning Riga city tour, cycle to Jurmala Beach (30km/18.5mi) 7 | Cycle through the Gauja National Park (40km/25mi), visit Bicycle Museum, return to Riga 8 | Cross into Estonia, ride along the Baltic Coast (35km/21.5mi) 9 | Ferry to Saaremaa island, explore coast by bike (55km/34mi) 10 | Morning ride to Kuressaare, visit castle (10km/6mi), transfer via Kaali meteorite crater to Tallinn 11 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 10 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 10 nights in 3‐4 star hotels. GUIDES: tour guide, welcome meeting BACKUP & SUPPORT: info pack (one set per room), luggage transfers and support vehicle TRANSPORT: internal transfers as described. EQUIPMENT: bike rental with pannier & helmet (electric bike available ‐ supplement applies) PLUS: entrances as per itinerary & mineral water.
Mandjala
Vente Cape
DATES
2 | Vilnius city tour and Trakai Island Castle then cycle through countryside before transfer to Kaunas (26km/16mi) 3 | Transfer to Nemunas River Delta, cycle to Vente Horn (25km/15.5mi), transfer to Klaipeda 4 | Cycle at the Curonian Spit, return to Klaipeda (55km/34mi) 5 | To Palanga by bike (35km/22mi), drive to Hill of Crosses then cross border to Riga 6 | Morning Riga city tour, cycle to Jurmala Beach (30km/18.5mi), return to Riga 7 | Cycle through the Gauja National Park (40km/25mi), visit Bicycle Museum, return to Riga 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels. GUIDES: tour guide days 2‐7, welcome briefing BACKUP & SUPPORT: luggage transfers and support vehicle, info pack (one set per room) TRANSPORT: internal transfers as described, return ferry tickets to the Curonian Spit EQUIPMENT: bike rental with pannier and helmet (electric bike available ‐ supplement applies) PLUS: mineral water during cycle days & entrance as described. NOTES: trips departing 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 11 Aug &
Jurmala Latvia
Sigulda Riga
Hill of Crosses
Lithuania Kanaus
Vilnius
Lithuania to Estonia Cycle
11 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
HOTEL
GRADE 3
Tallinn
Estonia Mandjala
Sigulda Riga Latvia
Lithuania Vilnius
A self guided supported cycle through Lithuania, Latvia and
Estonia exploring the western coast and historical cities
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Vilnius (Lithuania) 2 | Vilnius city tour and Trakai Island Castle then cycle through countryside before transfer to Kaunas (35km/22mi) ‐ transfer 75km 3 | Transfer to the coast, cycle to Vente Horn, boat to Nida on the Curonian Spit (31km/19mi) ‐ transfer 185km 4 | Cycle along the Curonian Spit, continue to Klaipeda (57km/35.5mi) 5 | To Palanga by bike (32km/20mi), drive to Hill of Crosses then cross border to Riga ‐ transfer 290km 6 | Morning Riga city tour, optional cycle to Jurmala Beach (30km/18.5mi), return to Riga by train 7 | Cycle through the Gauja National Park (40km/25mi), visit Bicycle Museum, return to Riga ‐ transfer 100km 8 | Transfer and ferry to Saaremaa island, explore coast by bike (38km/24mi) ‐ transfer 330km 9 | Continue exploring Saaremaa Island by bike and return to Mandjala (55km/34mi) ‐ transfer 40km 10 | Morning ride to Kaali meteorite crater (40km/25mi), transfer to Tallinn ‐ transfer 190km plus ferry 11 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 10 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 10 nights in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack with route notes and map (one set per room), luggage transfers and support vehicle in area, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: boat trip across Curonian Lagoon from Nida and return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island & internal transfers as described EQUIPMENT: bike rental with pannier (electric bike available ‐ supplement applies) PLUS: guided tours in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius (entrance fees extra ‐ payable locally)
Vente Cape
DATES
19 May 26 May 02 Jun 09 Jun 16 Jun 30 Jun 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Jul 04 Aug
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‐ 21 Aug H ‐ 28 Aug H ‐ 04 Sep
‐ 11 Sep
25 Aug will be conducted in English and German (with one bilingual guide)
DATES
19 May ‐ 26 May
30 Jun 07 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Jul 04 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Aug
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‐ 24 Jul
‐ 31 Jul
‐ 07 Aug ‐ 14 Aug ‐ 21 Aug ‐ 28 Aug ‐ 04 Sep
Cycling through rural landscapes on Saaremaa Island, Estonia | Gesine Cheung
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Palanga Klaipeda
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‐ 04 Aug ‐ 18 Aug ‐ 01 Sep
HOTEL
GRADE 3