ITINERARY 

(cycling ~351 km / 219 miles, by coach ~1215 km /759 mi., by boat ~76 km/48 mi.)

Day 1 Monday (Lithuania): VILNIUS

Arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. Individual transfer to the hotel (not included). Check-in at the hotel. 

OVERNIGHT: Vilnius 

HOTEL: COMFORT HOTEL LT*** or similar

Day 2 Tuesday (Lithuania): VILNIUS-TRAKAI Insular Castle-KAUNAS (cycling ~33 km/21 miles, by minibus ~75 km)

After breakfast a guided tour of Vilnius Old Town. Afternoon trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Here you may visit the famous 14thC Gothic island castle erected on a small island in Lake Galvė. Start your first cycle ride through picturesque countryside on gentle hills, then transfer by coach to Kaunas. Arrive in Kaunas, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Kaunas 

HOTEL: VICTORIA HOTEL KAUNAS**** or similar

Day 3 Wednesday (Lithuania): Along the Nemunas River: KAUNAS-KLAIPĖDA (cycling ~35 km/22 miles, by minibus ~220 km)

Morning bike ride around Kaunas and further on picturesque cycle trail along the Nemunas River. En route you may stop in Zapyškis famous for its unusual small 14thC gothic church. Finish the ride with a bus transfer to the Baltic coast. Arrive in Klaipeda, a modern town at the Baltic Sea, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda

HOTEL: OLD MILL*** or similar

Day 4 Thursday (Lithuania): CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL PARK (cycling ~57 km/36 miles, by bus or boat~50 km)

Today go for the longest ride to Nida. Follow the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit famous for its amber and fine sand beaches. En-route enjoy beautiful views of the Curonian Spit which separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Sightseeing around Nida, one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Transfer by bus or boat back to Klaipėda, optional dinner at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Klaipėda; 

HOTEL: OLD MILL HOTEL*** or similar 

Day 5 Friday (Lithuania-Latvia): KLAIPĖDA-PALANGA Resort-Hill of Crosses-RIGA (cycling ~32 km/20 miles, by minibus ~290 km)

Early morning ride to Palanga through the Seaside Regional Park, a former soviet military training area. Palanga is the well-known Lithuanian seaside resort. Enjoy a break here; perhaps visit the renowned Botanical Park, Amber Museum and the 470m pier heading out into the Baltic Sea. Afternoon transfer to Riga (Latvia). En-route stop at the Hill of Crosses, the unforgettable sight of thousands of crosses on two small hills. Continue to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. Arrive in Riga, check-in at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Riga; 

HOTEL: HESTIA JUGEND **** or similar

Day 6 Saturday (Latvia): RIGA & JURMALA Seaside resort (cycling ~30 km/19 miles, by train ~25 km)

After breakfast you may take part in a guided tour of Riga Old Town, a medieval Hanseatic town famous for its Art Nouveau buildings. In the afternoon free time in Riga or cycling on a bicycle path to Jurmala, a renowned Latvian seaside resort well known for its long, white, sand beaches, mineral waters and mud with healing properties. We recommend that you take the opportunity to bath in the sea and try cycling along the beach – its well worth it! In the evening take a local train back to Riga (30 min; not included).

OVERNIGHT: Riga; 

HOTEL: HESTIA JUGEND **** or similar

Day 7 Sunday (Latvia): Riga & GAUJA National Park (cycling ~40 km/25 miles, by minibus ~50 km)

Transfer to Saulkrasti, where you may visit the Latvian bicycle museum. Start your bike ride to Sigulda, the most popular resort in Latvia. Cycling through Gauja National Park, en route enjoy spectacular views of Gauja River valley with Gutmana Cave, Turaida Castle and the oldest Latvian Church, Krimulda, built in 1205. Arrive in Sigulda, check-in and optional dinner at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Sigulda

HOTEL: SIGULDA*** or similar

Day 8 Monday (Latvia-Estonia): SIGULDA-SAAREMAA (cycling ~38 km/24 miles, by minibus ~330 km, by ferry 6 km)

Morning transfer to the largest Estonian island of Saaremaa which has preserved all that is best about old Estonia. With little traffic and flat roads Saaremaa provides the perfect rural setting for cycling. Travel on picturesque roads along the Baltic Sea Coast to the village of Angla where the iconic windmills are located. Transfer to Mändjala or Kuressaare, check into the hotel for 2 overnight stays at the seaside, optional dinner at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Mändjala or Kuressaare 

HOTEL: SAAREMAA*** or JOHAN SPA**** or similar

Day 9 Tuesday (Estonia): SAAREMAA ISLAND (cycling ~46 km/29 miles, by minibus ~40 km)

Enjoy a day ride across Saaremaa Island’s wild beauty – Sorve Peninsula famous for its lighthouse. You may finish the day with a visit to Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, a home to one of the finest preserved medieval Episcopal Castles in the Baltics, dating from 13thC. Optional dinner at the hotel or city restaurant in Kuressaare.

OVERNIGHT: Mändjala or Kuressaare

HOTEL: SAAREMAA*** or JOHAN SPA**** or similar

Day 10 Wednesday (Estonia): SAAREMAA & TALLINN (cycling ~40 km/25 miles, by minibus ~210 km, by ferry 6 km)

Take a morning ride to the Kaali meteorite crater which is listed on the world’s giant craters list and it is the rarest nature wonder in Estonia. En route stop in Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa. Transfer by bus to Tallinn. In the afternoon arrive in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town.

OVERNIGHT: Tallinn 

HOTEL: HESTIA ILMARINE**** or similar 

Day 11 Thursday (Estonia): TALLINN

Breakfast at the hotel. You can extend your stay in Estonia; please ask for details.

2025 TOUR DATES

(Guaranteed departures marked with **)

SEASON I

SEASON II

SEASON III

• Language of city guide(s): EN – English, DE – German
• Departure on any date (May–September) possible on request with a minimum of 6 people per group

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON

• SEASON I (Starting tour May 1 – June 5 & August 18 – September 20)
  • Double/Twin room – 1495 EUR
  • Single room – 1995 EUR
• SEASON II (Starting tour June 6 – July 12 & July 17 – August 17)
  • Double/Twin room – 1595 EUR
  • Single room – 2145 EUR
• SEASON III (Starting tour July 13–16)
  • Double/Twin room – 1645 EUR
  • Single room – 2195 EUR

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• 10 nights stay in middle-range hotels (3-4*), including all taxes
• Daily breakfast
• Transfers as per itinerary by air-conditioned minibus
• Luggage transport as per itinerary
• Guided 2-hour city tours in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn (any entrance fees payable individually)
• Speed boat from Nida to Klaipeda or transfer by minibus (Day 4)
• A return ferry ticket to Saaremaa Island
• Emergency contact numbers for English or German-speaking representatives
• Individual information package (city guides, maps, program, and route description)
• GPS Tracks

ACCOMMODATION

• 3-4* hotels
• Rooms with shower/WC or bath/WC

THE TOUR DOESN’T INCLUDE

• Arrival and departure transfers
• Lunches and dinners
• Bicycle rental
• Entrance fees
• Train tickets
• Tips

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Bicycle Rentals:

• Trekking bike (VDV) with 8-speed Shimano Nexus hub gears & back-pedal break or 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears & free-wheel, including a waterproof back pannier + handlebar bag with a GPS/smartphone cover (Ortlieb) and tachometer – 125 EUR
• E-bike/Pedelec with Bosch driving system (VDV), 8-speed Shimano Nexus hub gears & back-pedal break or free wheel, equipped with a waterproof back pannier + handlebar bag with GPS/smartphone cover (Ortlieb) – 299 EUR
• Aluminium cyclecross or gravel bike with minimum 10-speed gears, including a waterproof handlebar bag with GPS/smartphone cover (Ortlieb) – 249 EUR
• Carbon gravel bike with minimum 10-speed gears, including a waterproof handlebar bag with GPS/smartphone cover (Ortlieb) – 299 EUR
• Helmet rental (please send head size in centimeters or specify size: S, M, L, XL) – 10 EUR

Meal Package:

• 6 x 3-course dinners package at the hotels (1 x Kaunas, 2 x Klaipeda, 1 x Riga, 1 x Sigulda, 1 x Kuressaare) – 239 EUR

Pre/Post Tour Accommodation:

• Vilnius (Comfort LT*** or similar): Single room – 89 EUR per night, Double room – 99 EUR per night (including breakfast and city tax)
• Tallinn (Hestia Ilmarine**** or similar): Single room – 109 EUR per night, Double room – 119 EUR per night (including breakfast)

Transfers (20% surcharge for late and early hours from 23:00-07:00):

• Arrival transfer by car (1-3 people) – 55 EUR
• Departure transfer by car (1-3 people) – 49 EUR
• Arrival transfer by minivan (4-7 people) – 65 EUR
• Departure transfer by minivan (4-7 people) – 59 EUR

NOTES:

• Discounts for extra bed in double/twin room – 15%
• Minimum group size:
  • 2 people (fixed departures)
  • 6 people (any other date May–September on request)