How much does it cost?

From £1,899 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,565 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, a scenic Standard Class train journey from Tallinn to Valga and on to Riga is included, though it is only one day of the trip.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It's an escorted tour with a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, in groups of up to 40.

Which route does the train cover?

The train runs from Tallinn to the border town of Valga, where you switch trains to continue into Latvia and on to Riga.

What hotels are used?

4-star Radisson Blu hotels throughout: the Aleksanteri in Helsinki, the Olümpia in Tallinn, and the Latvija in Riga.

Departures run in May, June, July, August and September in 2026 and 2027.

What is not included?

Cancellation and travel insurance, and dinner on most evenings, since only 3 dinners are included.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Capital Cities of Finland, Estonia & Latvia

Escorted Baltic capitals tour with one train journey between countries

Great Rail Journeys operates this 8-day escorted tour of the Baltic capitals, with a UK Tour Manager travelling from London Heathrow to Helsinki and home from Riga. Two nights in Helsinki include a walking tour of Senate Square and the Sibelius monument, plus a guided cruise of the shoreline past the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. A ferry across the Gulf of Finland leads to three nights in Tallinn, where a guided tour explores the medieval centre, including the oldest pharmacy in Europe, in operation since at least 1422. The only rail leg of the trip is a scenic Standard Class train journey from Tallinn to the border town of Valga, switching trains on to Riga for two final nights, with a walking tour of the Old Town's House of the Black Heads and Three Brothers buildings. It suits travellers who want a guided introduction to three Baltic capitals, with one train journey between countries rather than a rail-based itinerary throughout.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £200 since 4 Jul, to £1,899.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Rail travel on this trip is limited to one day, a scenic Standard Class train journey from Tallinn to Valga and on to Riga; the rest of the trip uses flights, a ferry, and coach transport.
Only 3 dinners are included across the 7 nights; several evenings are left free for independent dining.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Helsinki
Flight to Finland's capital, Helsinki
Meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow for a flight to Helsinki, transferring to a four-star hotel near the shopping streets and museums, with dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2overnight: Helsinki
Exploring stylish Helsinki
A guided tour taking in Senate Square, Finlandia Hall, the Sibelius Monument and the Central Library Oodi, followed by a guided cruise past the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3overnight: Tallinn
Across the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn
A ferry crossing of the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn, checking in to the hotel with dinner at the on-site restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4overnight: Tallinn
Medieval sights of Tallinn
A guided sightseeing tour of Tallinn's medieval Old Town, including Town Hall Square and the oldest pharmacy in Europe. The evening is free to dine independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5overnight: Tallinn
Tallinn's maritime history
A visit to the Seaplane Harbour and Estonian Maritime Museum, with the afternoon free to explore Tallinn at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6railovernight: Riga
Embracing Latvian culture on the way to Riga
A scenic train journey through Estonia to Valga, switching trains into Latvia and arriving in Riga to check in to a hotel on the edge of the Old Town, with dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7overnight: Riga
Stepping into history on a tour of Old Riga
A guided walking tour of Riga's Old Town, including the House of the Black Heads, the Three Brothers, the Swedish Gate and St Peter's Cathedral, with a free afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Homeward bound
A morning and afternoon at leisure before transferring to Riga Airport for the flight back to London Heathrow.
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A guided cruise of Helsinki's shoreline passes the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and the icebreaker fleet.
Day 4A guided tour of Tallinn's medieval centre includes the oldest pharmacy in Europe, in operation since at least 1422.
Day 6A scenic train journey crosses Estonia from Tallinn to the border town of Valga, where you switch trains to continue into Latvia and on to Riga.
Day 7A walking tour of Old Riga takes in the House of the Black Heads, built in 1334, the Three Brothers medieval buildings, and St Peter's Cathedral.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel; all rail, cruise, ferry and coach travel throughout your tour
Flights from London Heathrow to Helsinki, Riga to London Heathrow
Breakfast each day, 3 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,899 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,565 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, a scenic Standard Class train journey from Tallinn to Valga and on to Riga is included, though it is only one day of the trip.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It's an escorted tour with a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, in groups of up to 40.
Which route does the train cover?: The train runs from Tallinn to the border town of Valga, where you switch trains to continue into Latvia and on to Riga.
What hotels are used?: 4-star Radisson Blu hotels throughout: the Aleksanteri in Helsinki, the Olümpia in Tallinn, and the Latvija in Riga.
When does it run?: Departures run in May, June, July, August and September in 2026 and 2027.
What is not included?: Cancellation and travel insurance, and dinner on most evenings, since only 3 dinners are included.