Description of estonia, latvia and lithuania holiday during this twelve day lithuania, latvia and estonia holiday, you will dip in and out of great capitals, cold war history and even the coast. The worlds best guidebooks, travel advice and information. Your backpacking experience will be filled with fascinating albeit dark history, gorgeous architecture, delicious and cheap food, and new friendships with people whove likely already traveled quite a bit of the world. Holidays to estonia available now from explore worldwide. The classic baltic tour starts in vilnius on saturday and ends in tallinn the following saturday. It is important to keep in mind that while kaliningrad, estonia, latvia, and lithuania are fairly modern and cosmopolitan, some aspects may not live up to the standards north american travelers expect. In estonia, discover the baltics oldest capital, tallinn.
There you will visit not town but national parks as well. Jul 06, 2017 dk eyewitness travel guide estonia, latvia and lithuania is a detailed, easytouse guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to estonia, latvia and lithuania. Lithuania, latvia, estonia, and finland the baltics were always high on my list of places to visit in europe. During this twelve day lithuania, latvia and estonia holiday, you will dip in and out of great capitals, cold war history and even the coast. Estonia travel guide places to visit in estonia rough. It shares a similar geography and history with latvia and lithuania, but culturally its distinct. Visitors to estonia encounter a mix of urbanity and wilderness, of the medieval and the contemporary, with crumbling castles and colourful design permeating urban landscapes. Lonely planet is a leading travel media company and the worlds number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973.
Eesti, as its known to its people, is a pintsized gem. Now for fun part of looking thru travel books, looking at maps, seeing a descriptions of some of the things i will be visiting. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Though its inviting capital, tallinn, is an easy boat ride from helsinki and stockholm, the nation is quite different from its scandinavian neighbors. You can always secure a chunk of pristine nature all for yourself, be it for trekking, cycling, berry. Lithuania, latvia, and estonia are one of the best places to travel to if you are looking to escape from the crowdedness of other european countries. About dk eyewitness travel guide estonia, latvia and lithuania from top restaurants, bars, and clubs to standout scenic sites and walks, our insider tips are sure to make your trip outstanding. Visiting latvia, lithuania, and estonia in september. Whether youre looking for unique and interesting shops and markets, or seeking the best venues for music and nightlife, we have entertainment and hotel. Last but not least, venture to lithuania and explore vilnius, one of europes cultural gems. The most comprehensive guide to the area, with a chapter on russias noncontiguous kaliningrad region, this guide combines background information, cultural insights, and information on practicalities.
Slowly but surely, each regained its footing and developed its own identity. Lonely planet is a leading travel media company and the worlds number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller. Make your trip to the baltic states an unforgettable cultural experience with our dk eyewitness travel guide to estonia, latvia, and lithuania. Latvia and estonia travel ideas book latvia and estonia tour.
Baltic states estonia, latvia, lithuania travel guide. Accommodation in latvia in riga, the capital of latvia, you have it all hostels, budget hotels, 5 star hotels and also plenty of nice apartments and rooms on airbnb. One week itinerary for the baltic countries the ultimate guide to. Its a lesser traveled although rapidly changing, cheaper, and equally as beautiful area of northern europe. My husband and i plan to travel from india to the baltic states for a week to 10 days in june 2019. From the trakia in lithuania, cesis in latvia and tallinn in estonia, the baltic countries prove that fairy tales really do come true with a perfect mix between untouched nature, fascinating. We plan to do 2 nights each in tallin, riva and vilnius. Whether you wander europes largest old town in lithuania, revel in the protoscandinavian chic of latvia or get lost in estonias swampy forests, the baltic states will surprise and delight you.
From top restaurants, bars, and clubs to standout scenic sites and walks, our insider tips are sure to make your trip outstanding. I have been to riga, tallinn, and warsaw and really enjoyed all three. Our trip will begin in the picturesque city of vilnius and continue through the countryside of lithuania, latvia, and estonia. Baltic states three countries on the shores of the baltic sea estonia, latvia and lithuania may be surprisingly contrasting, but all three are united by their common history going back many centuries, and the joint struggle for independence. Travel to one of the most charming yet underexplored regions in europe the baltics. The country might be small, but the amount of personal space it provides is enormous. Eu and eea states are austria, belgium, bulgaria, croatia. Lithuania, latvia, and estonia are also considering. One week itinerary for the baltic countries the ultimate. Starting in estonia s capital of tallinn, where the medieval walled old town is a hub of estonian contemporary. In vilnius, the capital of lithuania, youll tour the city, admiring the stunning baroque and gothic architecture, along with the diverse culture. Lithuania travel is your official tourism gateway to lithuania.
A tapestry of sea, lakes and woods, latvia is best described as a vast, unspoiled parkland with just one real city its cosmopolitan capital, riga. Explore the baltic region of eastern europe and discover centuriesold folklore, historic towns and diverse cultures within the region. Dk eyewitness travel guide estonia, latvia and lithuania is a detailed, easytouse guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to estonia, latvia and lithuania. Its closest ethnic and linguistic buddy is finland, though 50 years of soviet rule in estonia have separated the two. Whether youre looking for unique and interesting shops and markets, or seeking t.
The beauty of the baltics awaits on this delightful airinclusive trip through latvia, lithuania, and estonia. Soak up history in estonia s old towns, enjoy a midsummer bonfire and beer in lithuania, and take a traditional sauna and spa in latvia all with your trusted travel companion. Whether youre looking for inspiring accommodation or great. Whether youre looking for unique and interesting shops and markets. With local experts, explore each of the baltics colorful capitals and learn. Walk through the cobbled streets of wellpreserved old towns, learn about the unique destiny of baltic states, savor delicious local cuisine and. Outside of riga there are mostly budget hotels and midrange hotels, and only a few hostels. For almost 50 years, estonia, latvia and lithuania hid under the shadow of soviet rule until declaring their independence in 1990. Join up with fellow english speaking travellers on one of our fully escorted classic baltic tours to enjoy an 8 day guaranteed departure, escorted coach tour, offering an unmissable tour of the three baltic states lithuania, latvia and estonia. Much like australia and new zealand, a few nations, namely latvia, lithuania, and estonia, are hoping to open their borders to each other, creating a travel. Nationals of the european union eu, the european economic area eea and any thirdcountry national holding a residence permit of a schengen state do not need a visa to enter estonia.
Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to estonia. Visit and explore estonia, latvia, and lithuania during your trip to the baltic states. Lithuania, latvia, and estonia are one of the best places to travel to if you are looking to escape from the crowdedness of other european. Classic baltic tours lithuania, latvia and estonia. No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one the independent. Traveling the baltic countries from lithuania to latvia youtube. Estonia, latvia and lithuania holiday responsible travel. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to latvia. Medieval old towns, baltic beaches and energetic nightlife. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation. Estonia travel guide places to visit in estonia rough guides. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
About dk eyewitness travel guide estonia, latvia and lithuania. Lithuania, latvia and estonia were considered to be under soviet occupation by the united states, the united kingdom, canada, nato, and many other countries and international organizations. Experience the baltic on an escorted vacation visiting estonia, latvia, and lithuania. Do in estonia lithuanian national holidays estonian national holidays plan your trip in lithuania transfer services in lithuania, latvia, estonia. Estonia, latvia, lithuania estonia forum tripadvisor. Estonia, latvia, and lithuania is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. Buy dk eyewitness travel guide estonia, latvia and lithuania 2 by dk eyewitness isbn. Soak up history in estonia s old towns, enjoy a midsummer bonfire and beer in lithuania and take a traditional sauna and spa in latvia all with your trusted travel companion. Soak up history in estonias old towns, enjoy a midsummer bonfire and beer in lithuania and take a traditional sauna and spa in latvia all with your trusted travel companion. Estonia, latvia, and lithuania all play host to some of the best. Enews contact us free catalog request toll free usa 1 800 715 1746 canada 1 888 216 3401 1 800 715 1746 canada 1 888 216 3401.
Two couples traveling by car to riga latvia, vilnius lithuania, tallinn estonia among other cities, locations. Soak up history in estonias old towns, enjoy a midsummer bonfire and beer in lithuania and take a traditional sauna and spa in latvia. We would like to do do a two night luxurious country side stay in estonia. Travelinbaltics experts offer your amazing journey in latvia and estonia. Dk eyewitness estonia, latvia and lithuania book depository. Get to know the wonderful nature and rich history of lithuania, try plenty of activities and discover lithuania with lithuania travel guide. These three countries, lithuania, latvia, and estonia, are very unique compared to other parts of europe. During the cold war, lithuania and latvia maintained legations in washington dc, while estonia had a mission in new york. Dk eyewitness travel guide estonia, latvia and lithuania. Estonia, latvia and lithuania by dorling kindersley travel staff 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Riga is definitely the most picturesque as far as the old town. Nov 27, 2018 an interesting day in the baltic countries of europe traveling by bus from vilnius, lithuania to riga, latvia.
Squeezed in between latvia, russia and the gulf of finland, its sparsely populated territory spills out into the baltic in the form of over 2000 islands. Enjoy a walking tour of the old town and marvel at the rich architecture. Guide books on baltic countries taiga euro baltika. Estonia doesnt have to struggle to find a point of difference. During the cold war, lithuania and latvia maintained legations in washington dc, while estonia had a. Holidays to estonia, latvia and lithuania on foot available now from explore worldwide. For a novelty, there is a road in estonia which crosses through part of russia. Discover the best lithuania travel guides in best sellers. Baltic states estonia, latvia, lithuania travel guide tiki travel the tiki travel guides use the text from, a complete and reliable worldwide travel guide written and edited by wikitravellers from around the globe. The fully updated guide includes unique illustrated cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the mustsee sights, plus streetbystreet maps of cities and towns.
Tiny lithuania, a patchwork of wetlands and mixed forest, intersected by rivers and streams, clings to europes baltic shore. Check out following my thumb, gabriels book of adventure travel stories. Description of estonia, latvia and lithuania holiday. Book your next adventure or activity holiday online today. A crossroads between scandinavia and central europe, estonia is shaped by its eclectic past and inspired by the prospect of an everbrighter future. A full list of details about the rigors of this tour is given in the detailed descriptive itinerary. Latvias riga, the largest of the three capitals, is a complete architectural treasure.
Among other places, we will visit trakai, ancient capital of the grand duchy of lithuania. An active table of contents enables users to jump directly to the section selected. Aug 15, 2017 buy dk eyewitness estonia, latvia and lithuania travel guide by dk eyewitness isbn. Latvia travel guide places to visit in latvia rough guides.