Breakfast: Taken in the hotels. In most places, these will be buffet style and will offer plenty of choice including cold meat, cheese, eggs, bread, jams and juice.

Lunches: On many of the days due to our remote rides there will be the option to buy a picnic from the hotel or get supplies on the way – we can then choose a spot on our ride to stop for a break. This means we can be flexible and choose the best views for lunch. On some days, there will be opportunities to buy lunch in cafes in the towns that we go through such as Palanga.

Dinners: Cuisine in this area is often centred around pork, veal, fish, potatoes, sauerkraut and soups such as borsch (beetroot soup with meat; in Lithuania this is served cold). In Trakai, kibinai are popular, these are large savoury baked pastries traditionally filled with lamb or beef.

Board a local ferry and ferry across the Curonian Lagoon to cycle the Curonian Spit, a Unesco-listed sandbar shared with Russia. Pedal car-lite paths between forest and sea, cresting viewpoints for UNESCO-protected dunes that shift with the wind and light.

Stop in Juodkrante to wander the carvings on Witch Hill sculptures, born from Lithuanian folklore, and continue toward artist-loved Nida. Expect fragrant pines, amber tales and Baltic panoramas where the horizon seems to float.

Cycle forest lanes and Baltic shore paths through Estonia’s largest protected area, Lahemaa. Begin by the elegant Vihula Manor and ride to the 400-year-old Altja fishing village, beach-fringed Võsu and the maritime hamlet of Käsmu. Expect the scent of pine, glimpses of bog pools and sea breezes as trails thread between bouldery coves and manor estates.

Hear how Lahemaa, established in 1971, safeguarded traditional coastal life. Pause to spot seabirds and learn about captains who sailed from Käsmu’s natural harbor. The ride blends nature, culture and quietly dramatic coastlines in a compact, scenic loop.

Pedal beside Europe’s fifth-largest lake and cycle the shore of Lake Peipsi from Mustvee through ribbon-like settlements where homes line a single road. Pass timber houses, smokehouses and wooden chapels, with water and reeds never far from view.

Uncover the story of the Old Believers, Russian Orthodox dissenters who settled here in the 17th century, famed for onion-growing and tea samovars. The route’s one-street villages and lakeside horizons create a tranquil, lived-in landscape that feels timeless.

Ride rolling moraine hills through pine-scented Otepää Nature Park, often called the ‘Estonian Switzerland’. Spin along quiet lanes past meadows and mirrored waters, circling the shores of Lake Puhajärv and cresting gentle gradients for wide countryside views.

Pause near the neo-Gothic Sangaste Manor, inspired by English castles, and learn how glaciers shaped these undulating landscapes. The terrain rewards with flowing descents, birdsong and a feeling of deep, rural Estonia under a canopy of evergreens.

Discover Latvia’s capital on a cultural stroll and guided city walk through Vecriga (Old Town). See the guild facades of the House of the Blackheads, the soaring nave of Riga Cathedral and the spire of St Peter’s. Continue to the Freedom Boulevard for the Freedom Monument, a national symbol of independence.

Venture to Alberta iela to admire Art Nouveau facades on Alberta iela, with masks, florals and balconies by architect Mikhail Eisenstein. Your guide weaves medieval trade, 20th-century upheaval and café culture into a vivid urban portrait.

Follow quiet paths along the great pedal along the Nemunas River, passing beaches and river islands into Lithuania’s second city. Explore highlights of Kaunas, a European Capital of Culture 2022, where interwar modernism meets Gothic and Renaissance facades.

Conclude at the lakeside complex of Pažaislis Monastery, a 17th-century baroque masterpiece with frescoed chapels and serene courtyards. Hear how Camaldolese monks shaped this spiritual haven before riding the final scenic stretch.

Stroll cobbled arteries of Lithuania’s capital and guided walk in Vilnius Old Town, a Unesco site of baroque spires and cozy courtyards. Take in Cathedral Square and Gediminas Tower, trace royal processional routes and browse artisan-lined Pilies Street.

Visit the revered Gates of Dawn and step into richly ornamented baroque church interiors. Hear how Polish-Lithuanian heritage, Jewish scholarship and bohemian Užupis shaped a city of ideas and layered beauty.

Gather with your group to meet your Tour Leader over a convivial dinner that introduces Estonia through its seasonal flavors—think Baltic herring, mushroom soups and rye breads paired with local ales. Expect a warm briefing, easy conversation and an atmosphere that eases you into the journey.

Enjoy traditional Estonian flavours and toast the adventure ahead with regional drinks. This hosted welcome is included in your tour and sets a friendly, collaborative tone for the cycling days to come.

Explore the Unesco-listed heart of Tallinn on foot and join a guided orientation walk through cobbled lanes framed by merchant houses and medieval towers. Take in Raekoja Plats (Town Hall Square), climb towards Toompea Hill for skyline views, and admire the onion domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Your Tour Leader shares practical tips and stories that bring the city’s layered past to life.

Discover how this Baltic port grew from Hanseatic trading post to digital-era Estonia, passing medieval city walls and storied gateways like “Fat Margaret.” Expect photogenic courtyards, café aromas and amber-lit shopfronts that set the tone for the days of riding ahead.

Follow level cycle paths from riverfront Riga to cycle coastal paths to Jurmala, Latvia’s classic resort framed by pines and wooden villas. Roll past spa architecture and lively promenades before reaching the white-sand beach that stretches for miles beside a pale-blue horizon.

Breathe salty air, admire ornate 19th-century summer houses and pause for a sea swim when conditions allow. The blend of villa heritage, dune-backed trails and relaxed seaside mood makes this an easygoing, feel-good ride.

Trace Lithuania’s shoreline on the Baltic Seaside Cycleway, ride the Baltic Seaside Cycleway from Sventoji through resort-town Palanga to the port city of Klaipeda Old Town. Cruise beside coastal dunes and pine forests, spotting beach cafés and families strolling the pier.

In Palanga, the sea breeze and amber lore linger—this coast is famed for golden resin washed ashore. Roll onward to Klaipeda’s half-timbered warehouses and cobbles, where Prussian heritage meets modern harbor life.

Glide through rolling countryside to island-studded Lake Galve and visit Trakai Castle, a red-brick stronghold seemingly afloat on mirror-calm waters. Ride onward to Užutrakis Manor Park for landscaped vistas before embarking on a boat ride on Lake Galve back toward town.

Learn about the multiethnic history of Trakai, including Karaim traditions and lakeside wooden homes. Panoramic views, castle reflections and gentle shoreline trails make this a signature Baltic cycling day.