Baltic Capitals - an Overland Adventure
2 days- See two Baltic Capitals on a two day adventure.
- Explore the ancient Hanseatic city of Riga. Visit the heart of the Old Town Dome Cathedral and see one of the biggest dome organs in Europe.
- Admire the largest collection of the beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in the Baltics.
- Stop for a coffee and a taste of Riga's Balsams, known to have remedial qualities.
- Drive on to Lithuania, your destination is Vilnius.
- On the way stop at the Hill of Crosses, the main pilgrimage site in Lithuania. Visit the nearby Franciscan monastery and meet one of the Brothers if they are not at prayer.
- Visit Vilnius with the largest Old Town in the Baltics, a historic gold mine rich in cultural flavours and traditions.
- Walk the history lanes of Lithuania in the underground tunnels of the main Cathedral.
- The old town is filled with churches of different styles, see a superb example of flamboyant Gothic St. Ann's church, admire the delightful white Baroque of St. Peter and St Paul's church.
- Don't miss out on the visit to the KGB museum to learn about the grim period of Lithuanian history under the Soviets.
- Reflect on your adventure by enjoying Lithuanian cuisine in the Old Town.
