Search

Tailor Made Rail · Tailor-made independent rail holiday

Baltic Capitals by Rail

14-day rail journey from Strasbourg through Berlin, Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga to Tallinn

Illustration of Baltic Capitals by Rail

Tailor Made Rail's 14-day Baltic Capitals by Rail is an independent rail holiday connecting six European cities across six countries. The journey starts in Strasbourg, where you arrive via Eurostar and TGV, then crosses into Berlin for a two-night stay. From there, trains carry you eastward through Warsaw, with a notable gauge change at Mockava marking your entry into Lithuania and the Baltic states. You then spend three nights each in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, exploring their medieval old towns, museums, and architecture at your own pace. Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations, 13 nights in handpicked three-star hotels including breakfast, and a return flight to the UK are included in the price. This package suits independent travellers, repeat rail passengers, couples, and history enthusiasts seeking authentic city exploration without a guide.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a tailor-made independent holiday, not an escorted tour; you navigate between stations and cities on your own
  • The rail fare is included, but single supplements apply for sole occupancy, and peak-period supplements may apply at short notice
  • Return is by flight from Tallinn; overland or ferry alternatives can be arranged at extra cost

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Strasbourg

    London to Strasbourg

    Eurostar to Paris (or Lille), then a high-speed TGV to Strasbourg, with its Gothic cathedral and canal-threaded old town.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Berlin

    Strasbourg to Berlin

    Leisurely morning in Strasbourg, then a direct train across the border through Germany to Berlin. Check in for a 2-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Explore Museum Island, the DDR Museum, the Holocaust Memorial, the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz or the Mitte District.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Warsaw

    Berlin to Warsaw

    Rail journey east across the Polish border to Warsaw, with an evening exploring its rebuilt Old Town.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Vilnius

    Warsaw to Vilnius

    Train to Mockava on the Lithuanian border, where a gauge change connects to a domestic Lithuanian service to Vilnius. Check in for a 3-night stay.

  6. Day 6overnight: Vilnius

    Vilnius

    Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, the cathedral and the Mo Museum.

  7. Day 7overnight: Vilnius

    Vilnius

    Second full day in Vilnius.

  8. Day 8overnight: Riga

    Riga

    A 4-hour journey from Vilnius to Riga. Check in for a 3-night stay near the medieval Old Town.

  9. Day 9overnight: Riga

    Riga

    Explore Riga's Art Nouveau architecture and museums.

  10. Day 10overnight: Riga

    Riga

    Further time at leisure in Riga.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Tallinn

    Tallinn

    Rail journey via the border town of Valga to Tallinn. Check in for a 3-night stay.

  12. Day 12overnight: Tallinn

    Tallinn

    Explore Tallinn's well-preserved medieval Old Town and Hanseatic architecture.

  13. Day 13overnight: Tallinn

    Tallinn

    Final full day in Tallinn.

  14. Day 14rail

    Tallinn to London

    Flight back to the UK; travelling home by train and/or ferry can be arranged as an alternative.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Eurostar to Paris or Lille, then TGV to Strasbourg, arriving at the Gothic cathedral and canal-threaded old town
  • Day 2Direct train across the German border from Strasbourg to Berlin for a 2-night stay
  • Day 4Rail journey east across the Polish border to Warsaw; explore the rebuilt Old Town in the evening
  • Day 5Train to Mockava on the Lithuanian border with a gauge change to domestic Lithuanian service to Vilnius
  • Day 8Four-hour rail journey from Vilnius to Riga, checking in near the medieval Old Town for a 3-night stay

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 13 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Flight from Tallinn back to the UK in Economy Class
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes. Tailor Made Rail includes all rail journeys in Standard Class with seat reservations where required, from Eurostar through the Baltic routes.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
Independent. Tailor Made Rail provides easy-to-follow travel documentation and email ticket despatch, but you travel and explore at your own pace.
What trains do I take?
Eurostar (London St Pancras to Paris or Lille), TGV (Paris to Strasbourg), then point-to-point trains through Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states, including a gauge-change connection at Mockava on the Polish-Lithuanian border.
Which hotels are included?
Hotel des Vosges in Strasbourg (1 night), Arcotel John F in Berlin (2 nights), Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw (1 night), Shakespeare Boutique Hotel in Vilnius (3 nights), Eurostars Metropole Hotel in Riga (3 nights), and Hestia Hotel Ilmarine in Tallinn (3 nights), all with breakfast.
What happens on the final day?
A flight returns you to the UK. Tailor Made Rail can arrange overland or ferry alternatives as an option.
How much free time is there?
Days 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, and 13 are marked at leisure in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn. Days 2, 3 include time to explore Berlin. Specific sightseeing is not guided.

Similar journeys