Latvia and Lithuania: Round trip by car and bike

from 1540 Eur

1 day. Arrival in Riga
Pick up rental car at Riga Airport. Overnight at hotel in Riga.

2 day. Riga – Kemeri Nationalpark – Tukums – Kandava – Ventspils (~ 187 km)
After breakfast, travel to Venspilis, a tour through the Kemeri National Park (The Natura – 2000) area. You will go to Tukums. Tukums is a historically significant town in Courland. It has a long tradition and is the city of forge. The city of Tukums attractions: the Castle Tower with museum, the Evangelical Church and a little out of town – palace Durbe. Continue via Kandava to Ventspils. Nowadays, city Kandava enchants with its historic charm and the remarkable not only for its historical center. Arrival in Ventspils old port city on the Baltic Sea. Ventspils is mixed of culture, history and Baltic holiday atmosphere. Overnight in Ventspils.

3 day. Ventspils – Pavilosta – Liepaja (~ 130 km)
Breakfast. Drive to Pavilosta (a calm unspoiled spot by the Baltic Sea). Today Pavilosta is known as a popular place for sailing and windsurfing, as well as the summer holiday. Harbor, moorings, the great sea stones, the untouched nature and the rough sea air attract creative people. Continue to Liepaja. Liepaja is known in Latvia as the capital of rock music and as a city with a particularly creative atmosphere for musicians and artists. On the promenade beside the canal Tirdzniecibas you can see the clock from amber. The clock is 4 meters high and is made up of small pieces of amber. The beautifully restored old town with its typical wooden houses with cozy cafes invites you to stay on. In the Trinity Church is one of the largest organ in the world. If you would like to relax on the beach, there are 70 m long to go on Liepaja beach. Overnight at hotel in Liepaja.

4 day. Liepaja – Nida – Palanga (~ 75 km)
After breakfast, travel to Palanga through Nida and Šventoji. In the village of Nida (near the Lithuanian - Latvian border) you can visit Fisherman „Gaigalas“.Continue to Palanga. Palanga is a city that is one of the best resorts not only in Lithuania, but also in the entire Baltic region The city prides itself on its Amber Museum and Park. The museum has 4,500 jewelry of amber. Accommodation in Palanga hotel.

5 day. Palanga
Free day in Palanga. The city offers the spa facilities, lovely promenades and restaurants, cafes, bars, discos, nightclubs and casinos. For active recreation: watercraft, bicycles, riding horses, tennis courts, swimming pools and saunas. Accommodation in Palanga.

6 day. Palanga – Klaipėda (~ 30 km)
Breakfast. Drive to Klaipėda. Klaipėda is the northernmost port in the Baltic Sea. In city old town you will see its half-timbering buildings, cobbled streets, Annie of Tharaw fountain, John hill, the old bazaar, a cruise ship terminal and etc. Overnight in Klaipėda.

7 day. Klaipėda – Vente Horn (Cycling route ~58 km)
On this day you will ride through Klaipėda towards Ventė. The path leads to the old fishing villages up to Ventė in the Regional Park of the Memel Delta. In Ventė Horn is an interesting Ornithological with an old lighthouse. The lighthouse of Ventė Horn (1863) is a 12 m high technical monument. In the bird station there are a museum, laboratories, bird nets. The here ringed birds are found in Iran, in Egypt and also in South Africa. Overnight in/near Ventė.

8 day. Memel delta and crossing by ferry the Curonian Lagoon (Cycling route ~48 km.)
In the morning, a trip to Šilutė. Šilutė is surrounding by water. Later, you will go to Rusnė. Lithuania has just one Rusnė city, which is located on an island. After trip in Rusnė, you will go to Uostadvaris (lith.). From here, you will crossing by ferry the Curonian Lagoon to Nida. Overnight in a guesthouse or hotel in Nida.

9 day. Nida
After breakfast, you will go on an excursion to the Curonian Spit. Attractions in Nida: the high dune with sundial, traditional fishermen's houses, Evangelical Church, the promenade along the harbor, the lighthouse, the Amber Gallery, historic cemetery cures, Thomas Mann House. Either visit the Mizgiriai Amber Gallery - Museum. There is a large collection of cetificated Amber. In the afternoon, you also can ride bicycle and enjoy Nida’s nature. Overnight in a guest house of Nida.

10 - 11 day. Nida
Free time in Nida and overnight.

12 day. Nida – Preila – Pervalka – Dead Dunes – Hill of Witches in Juodkrantė (Cycling route ~40 km)
Breakfast. The bike tour through the forest of Preila and Pervalka. You may visit the grey dunes, which is known as dead dunes. According to legend and scientific research under dead dunes, it used to been a village. After the tour, you will travel to a gray heron and cormorant colony, which is located near Juodkrantė. In Juodkrantė you will visit the Hill of Witches, where are many of wooden figures, which are from the Lithuanian mythology. There are more than 80 sculptures. Overnight in Juodkrantė.

13 day. Juodkrantė – Smiltynė – Klaipėda (Cycling route ~12 km)
Breakfast. Continue your tour in the Curonian Spit. If you wish to visit a maritime museum or to see the dolphins’ show, you can visit dolphinarium, which is one in Baltics countries. All this you will found in Smiltynė. Crossing by ferry to Klaipėda. Overnight in hotel, in Klaipėda.

14 day. Klaipėda – Kaunas – Vilnius (~ 314 km)|
Return the bicycles. Pick up a rental car. Travel along the river Nemunas to Kaunas – the second largest city in Lithuania. This route will astonish you with a variety of castles, mounds view, from there you will see a beautiful panorama. If you drive along Nemunas further, you will see the impressive castle Raudonė. Arrival in Kaunas. City is famous for its old town with the town hall, the cathedral, and pedestrian "Liberty Avenue" (Laisvės alėja lith.). Travel to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Overnight in 4-stars hotel in Vilnius.

15 day. Vilnius
After breakfast, a sightseeing in Vilnius. You will visit the Town Hall Square, St. Peter and Paul church, the famous Castle Street, Gates of Dawn, Vilnius University District and etc. Overnight in 4-stars hotel in Vilnius. In the afternoon, you can visit Trakai. Trakai is located about 26 km from Vilnius. This unique complex is located in a beautiful place on the island, which is surrounded by lakes. Overnight in 4-stars hotel in Vilnius.

16 day. Vilnius – Panevezys – Hill of Crosses in Siauliai - Castle Rundale – Riga (~ 379 km)
After breakfast, travel to Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai through Panevėžys. The Hill of Crosses is a historical and architectural monument, a unique ensemble of folk art. This is an expression of a spontaneous religiousness of the people, and is a symbol not of grief and death but of Faith, Love and Sacrifice. In 1993 September 7th it was visited by Pope John Paul II. Travel to Riga. You may to visit the Baroque Rundale Palace. The magnificent baroque palace of Rundale is one of the most popular attractions of Latvia and is one of the most remarkable architectural monuments of the Latvian Rococo and Baroque. It is located near the town of Bauska and it’s known as the "Versailles of the Baltics". Accommodation in Riga, in 4-star hotel.

17 day. Departure from Riga
Breakfast. Return the rental car. Departure from Riga Airport.

The price includes:

10 days of rental car;
7 days of bicycle rent with bags;
Ferry tickets to Curonian Spit;
Luggage transport on day 7 (Klaipeda – Nida) and day 12 (Nida – Klaipeda);
16 nights with breakfast in a 3-4* stars hotels or guest house in Nida;
Excursion in Vilnius with English speaking guide;
Map of the itinerary, all required travel documents;

Prices excludes:

Entrance tickets to visiting objects and museums;
Ecologie fee on the Curonian Spit;

Additionally, we can reserve:

English guided tour Riga, Ventspilis, Liepaja, Palanga, and in Curonian Spit;
Flight or ferry tickets;

Free choice of dates. The trip is booking throughout the year.
Itinerary changes are possible.

More information and reservation: info@klaipedatours.lt