How long is the Baltic States Road Trip: Tallinn to Vilnius route?

This route takes 9 days taking in 5 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Tallinn, Estonia to Vilnius, Lithuania in Baltic States, Estonia.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to September.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Culture, City hop, Scenic, Classic road trip, Nature.

Baltic States Road Trip: Tallinn to Vilnius

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The route · 5 stops

Tallinn

2 nights

One of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. Spend two days in the UNESCO old town: Town Hall Square, the Danish King's Garden viewpoint, St. Olaf's Church tower, and Fat Margaret's Tower maritime museum.One of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. Spend two days in the UNESCO old town: Town Hall Square, the Danish King's Garden viewpoint, St. Olaf's Church tower, and Fat Margaret's Tower maritime museum.

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1h 11m · 85 km drive to Lahemaa National Park

Lahemaa National Park

1 night

Estonia's largest national park, 80 km east of Tallinn on the Gulf of Finland. Walk the Viru Bog boardwalk at dawn, tour the restored Palmse Manor estate, and end the day at Kasmu village on the stony Baltic shore.Estonia's largest national park, 80 km east of Tallinn on the Gulf of Finland. Walk the Viru Bog boardwalk at dawn, tour the restored Palmse Manor estate, and end the day at Kasmu village on the stony Baltic shore.

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4h 30m · 324 km drive to Cesis

Cesis

1 night

Latvia's best-kept medieval secret and gateway to Gauja National Park. Explore the 13th-century Cesis Castle by candlelight, then walk the Erglu Cliffs above the Gauja river valley.Latvia's best-kept medieval secret and gateway to Gauja National Park. Explore the 13th-century Cesis Castle by candlelight, then walk the Erglu Cliffs above the Gauja river valley.

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1h 28m · 106 km drive to Riga

Riga

2 nights

The Baltic's biggest city and Art Nouveau capital of Europe. Walk the ornate facades of Alberta iela, climb St. Peter's Church for rooftop views over the old town, and explore the Central Market inside its Zeppelin-hangar pavilions.The Baltic's biggest city and Art Nouveau capital of Europe. Walk the ornate facades of Alberta iela, climb St. Peter's Church for rooftop views over the old town, and explore the Central Market inside its Zeppelin-hangar pavilions.

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4h 43m · 340 km drive to Vilnius

Vilnius

2 nights

Northern Europe's largest Baroque old town, spanning 3.6 km squared. Climb Gediminas Tower for panoramic views, wander the Republic of Uzupis artists' quarter, and drive 28 km to Trakai Island Castle on Lake Galve.Northern Europe's largest Baroque old town, spanning 3.6 km squared. Climb Gediminas Tower for panoramic views, wander the Republic of Uzupis artists' quarter, and drive 28 km to Trakai Island Castle on Lake Galve.

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Baltic States Road Trip: Tallinn to Vilnius