Have you ever wanted to visit the Baltic states, well this lovely April trip explores Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and includes lovely hotels, with breakfast and bus travel too!
On 23/04 you'll fly to Tallinn where you will stay at the centrally located Three Crowns residence which is right in the heart of the old town, ideal for exploring Estonia. Breakfast is included too.
You'll stay in Tallinn for 2 nights which, due to your early morning arrival flight should give you plenty of time to explore.
On 25/04 you'll take the Lux bus to Riga. In Riga you'll stay for 2 nights at the centrally located Hanza hotel which is walking distance to the old town and sights of Riga.
On 27/09 you'll head to Vilnius. Again another good rated central hotel the Mikotel which includes breakfast. Again, right in the heart of the old town and ideal for exploring. You'll stay on Lithuania for 2 nights.
Sorry, I meant bus! I was considering adding Poland on but they don't have the sleepers anymore and the train is a long day journey so scrapped it.
gr8h8me
28 Feb 17#5
I went on the trip you posted to Vienna and Salzburg. Great time and enjoyed it sooo much. If you see anything near lake ohrid, something unusual let me know. I'm looking around late June early July. Love New Orleans for the carnival in 2018 as well (hope to get married there ) if you can help it would be appreciated
archer1204
28 Feb 17#6
I did a version of this, lots to see and do i then went to St Petersburg if you get the ship from Helsinki on a return trip then you get a visa free 72 hour trip
rachelandgromit to archer1204
28 Feb 17#7
Ooh that sounds good especially with the 72hr visa free, may have to check that out!
archer1204
28 Feb 172#8
I did go around january time a few years ago and you are able to get some bargains
here is the only ferry line that does the visa free trip https://stpeterline.com/en
rachelandgromit
28 Feb 17#9
I was looking at Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia too! Hmmmm, I'll have a looksie at some point...
gr8h8me
28 Feb 17#10
Thank you
archer1204
28 Feb 17#11
If you are interested in going on the visa free trip contact me first as there are a few important rules to follow
heres the ship Princess Maria
TN01 to archer1204
2 Mar 17#24
Hello,
can you tell me about the important rules for the ferry to russia please?
TN01 to archer1204
3 Mar 17#30
Why would you mention these 'rules' if you won't share them...
jackvdbuk
28 Feb 17#12
Thanks Rachel, I have booked all this, slight note is the bus to vilinis is the wrong g link but thanks so much! Also one seat left supposedly from vilinus to start dead supposedly.. Worth checking before you book everything else
Not too sure on theast hotel but for 25 a night I'm sure it's fine ha
rachelandgromit to jackvdbuk
1 Mar 171#13
Yes that last hotel was very cheap and I did consider picking a different one but when I looked into options it was further away, better reviews and no breakfast or central location with breakfast and generally good reviews. On balance, I think it's a good option as it is centrally located and for 2 nights I think it will be fine. It's one I'd stay in myself. Updated the bus link so it goes to the main Lux website.
Do let me know how you get on.
tek-monkey
1 Mar 17#14
Interesting trip for those that don't drive, very tempted!
rachelandgromit to tek-monkey
1 Mar 171#16
I agree, buses and trains in Europe can be a great and cheap way of getting around and probably less stressful than driving.
sergei26346075
1 Mar 17#15
cheap beer in Latvia
splitstrim to sergei26346075
3 Mar 17#28
poor quality ****, that's why it is cheap
Cameron92
1 Mar 171#17
Tempted to do this alone however a quick look at the top attractions for these cities on trip advisor seems to suggest the majority is just looking at their Old Town areas, old churches etc and a few museums (KGB museum in Vilnius looks interesting). Is there any other more hands on activities that people can recommend?
tek-monkey
1 Mar 17#18
Or decent bars? :wink:
NataliK75
1 Mar 17#19
In old town in Riga you can find a lot of bars and restaurants with different types of food. Latvian beer is nice and cheap ( you can by 1 pint for £0.65 in store)
dealornodeal977
1 Mar 17#20
Did you lift this from Holiday Pirates or are you a wannabe travel agent?? :smile: Not really a deal just somebody using sky scanner, booking.com and trip adviser. Use holiday pirates if you want to find good travel deals like this or use the sites to tailor something to your own needs. Cold.
OpineDevine
1 Mar 17#21
Maybe post something yourself before stating what is and what isn't a deal.
rachelandgromit
1 Mar 17#22
No, I use to work for them though and post travel deals on their website :stuck_out_tongue: but I do notice some of my deals end up being very similar to some things that get posted on there sometimes. Haven't seen this specific deal on their website. :stuck_out_tongue:
sure pm me with your exact questions and i will gladly answer
TN01
2 Mar 17#26
It wont let me send a PM. I don't have a specific question, i just wondered what the important rules where you mentioned?
Venezia
3 Mar 17#27
Lots of people going missing over there, doesn't get reported. Go at your risk.
jackvdbuk to Venezia
3 Mar 17#29
same for london, russia, US... P.s the deal is 3 countries.. over "there" doesnt narrow it down. thanks though.
ndl to Venezia
7 Mar 17#32
How do you know that if it doesn't get reported?
Tomas88 to Venezia
8 Mar 17#34
Bull s h i t, you watch to much horror movies. Riga, Vilnius, Tallin is very safe places, much safer then anywhere in UK
Venezia
3 Mar 17#31
Over there means all those "countries"
Tomas88
8 Mar 17#33
Baltic states has the best beer and nicest women :smiley:
splitstrim
13 Mar 17#35
Best beer mate is in CZECH republic, nothing to do with rubbish baltic countries beer.
Venezia
15 Mar 17#36
It's not, people are regularly mugged and stabbed especially tourists.
Tomas88
15 Mar 17#37
WTF you are talking, I'm from Lithuania, there haven't been any stabbings ever, Vilnius is very multiculural city, students coming from other countries, lots of tourists and visiting it every year
Venezia
16 Mar 17#38
Maybe you live under a rock?
Tomas88
17 Mar 17#39
Looks like you been there for a while, talking nonsense about country's, don't think so that you even been there
Opening post
On 23/04 you'll fly to Tallinn where you will stay at the centrally located Three Crowns residence which is right in the heart of the old town, ideal for exploring Estonia. Breakfast is included too.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g274958-d8009579-Reviews-Three_Crowns_Residents-Tallinn_Harju_County.html
You'll stay in Tallinn for 2 nights which, due to your early morning arrival flight should give you plenty of time to explore.
On 25/04 you'll take the Lux bus to Riga. In Riga you'll stay for 2 nights at the centrally located Hanza hotel which is walking distance to the old town and sights of Riga.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g274967-d652760-Reviews-Hanza_Hotel-Riga_Riga_Region.html
On 27/09 you'll head to Vilnius. Again another good rated central hotel the Mikotel which includes breakfast. Again, right in the heart of the old town and ideal for exploring. You'll stay on Lithuania for 2 nights.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g274951-d286133-Reviews-Mikotel-Vilnius_Vilnius_County.html
Breakdown
Book Ryanair flight http://www.ryanair.com London to Tallinn £57.96
2 nights in Tallinn £53.40 book on http://ebookers.com using code AFFMVC0217
Bus Tallinn to Riga for 2 €10/£8.53 https://luxexpress.eu/en/tallinn-riga
2 nights in Riga £59.96 book on http://ebookers.com using code
AFFMVC0217
Bus Riga to Vilnius €10/£8.53 https://luxexpress.eu/en/
2 nights in Vilnius £57.10 book on http://ebookers.com using code AFFMVC0217
Flight back to London http://www.ryanair.com €67.98/£58.01
Total £303.49/£151.74pp
All comments (39)
here is the only ferry line that does the visa free trip
https://stpeterline.com/en
heres the ship Princess Maria
can you tell me about the important rules for the ferry to russia please?
Not too sure on theast hotel but for 25 a night I'm sure it's fine ha
Do let me know how you get on.