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Vintage Baltics

Ten-day escorted journey through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia by train and coach

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PTG Tours operates Vintage Baltics, a 10-day escorted journey through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The tour departs from Vilnius and concludes in Tallinn, with overnight stays in each city plus intermediate stops in Trakai, Riga and Tartu. Days begin with guided city tours of the medieval old towns and specific attractions, then move onward by train or coach to the next destination. Your luggage travels with the coach, so rail journeys are unencumbered. Highlights include Trakai's island castle on Lake Galve (Day 3), a ride on the Siaurukas narrow-gauge heritage railway built in 1899 (Day 5), Turaida Castle in Gauja National Park (Day 7), and the UNESCO-listed medieval old town of Tallinn (Day 8). Two days are left free for independent exploration. This tour suits history lovers drawn to medieval Baltic architecture, rail enthusiasts keen to ride heritage railways, and travellers who prefer the structure of an escorted group with local expertise included.

What to know before you look closer

  • Only one confirmed departure is listed: September 2026.
  • The base price (GBP 1575) excludes flights; add GBP 175 to GBP 350 for packages that include flights from UK airports.
  • Days 2 and 9 in Vilnius and Tallinn are free days; optional rail excursions are available but not included in the package cost.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vilnius

    UK - Vilnius

    Direct flights from Stansted, Luton and London City, indirect from Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh, to Vilnius. Transfer to centrally located hotel.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Vilnius

    Vilnius (free day)

    Free day for own exploration. Optional rail day out to Marijampole or Visaginas.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Vilnius

    Vilnius Old Town and Trakai

    Tour of Vilnius Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage List) including the Gate of Dawn and Vilnius University. Midday train to Trakai to visit the 14th-century island castle on Lake Galve, with a lake cruise. Welcome dinner in Vilnius.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Vilnius

    Kaunas

    Coach to Lentvaris station, train to Kaunas. City tour including the Aleksotas and Zaliakalnis funiculars and the Resurrection Basilica, lunch in a traditional Lithuanian restaurant. Return by train to Vilnius.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Riga

    Anyksciai narrow gauge railway - Riga

    Travel to Anyksciai to visit the Siaurukas railway museum and ride the narrow-gauge heritage railway (built 1899) between Panevezys, Anyksciai and Rubikiai, with a barbecue lunch by Lake Rubikiai. Stop at the Panevezys narrow gauge railway museum and the Hill of Crosses en route to Riga.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Riga

    Riga and Jurmala

    Riga highlights tour including the Dome Cathedral, St Peters Church, Parliament Buildings, Swedish Gate and the central market. Afternoon train to the Jurmala seaside resort for a walking tour.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Tartu

    Gauja National Park - Tartu

    Train to Gauja National Park to visit Turaida Castle in Sigulda ("the Switzerland of Latvia"). Continue to Tartu via the Valmiermuiza Brewery for lunch, with a walking tour of Tartu including its historic University.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Tallinn

    Tartu - Tallinn

    Early train to Tallinn for a mid-morning tour of the medieval Old Town. Free afternoon before a farewell dinner.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Tallinn

    Tallinn (free day)

    Free day for own relaxation. Optional rail day out to Viljandi, Riisipere or Paldiski.

  10. Day 10

    Tallinn - UK

    Road transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Midday train to Trakai to visit the 14th-century island castle on Lake Galve, followed by a lake cruise.
  • Day 5Ride the Siaurukas narrow-gauge heritage railway, built in 1899, between Panevezys, Anyksciai and Rubikiai, with a barbecue lunch by the lake.
  • Day 6Afternoon train to Jurmala, the Baltic seaside resort, for a walking tour.
  • Day 7Train journey to Gauja National Park to visit Turaida Castle in Sigulda, described as the Switzerland of Latvia.
  • Day 8Early train to Tallinn for a mid-morning tour of the medieval Old Town.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes rail journeys on six separate routes, including the Siaurukas narrow-gauge heritage railway. All rail fares are included in the quoted price.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
It is fully escorted. PTG Tours accompanies the group throughout by tour coach, and local guides are included. Your luggage remains on the coach during train journeys.
Which trains are included?
Six rail routes: Vilnius to Trakai, Lentvaris to Kaunas, the Siaurukas narrow-gauge heritage railway (Panevezys to Anyksciai to Rubikiai), Riga to Jurmala, Riga to Sigulda to Tartu, and Tartu to Tallinn.
What is the base price and does it include flights?
The base price is GBP 1575 if you arrange your own travel to Vilnius and depart from Tallinn. UK airport packages (including flights from Stansted, Luton, Gatwick, Birmingham or Manchester) range from GBP 1750 to GBP 1925.
How much walking is involved?
Moderate. There are guided walking tours in the old towns of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn; funicular rides in Kaunas; a castle visit in Trakai; and a walking tour of Tartu. Two days are free for your own pace.
When does the tour depart?
PTG Tours has listed one departure in September 2026 at GBP 1750 (with flights from UK airports).

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