Iconic Landmarks Discover Tallinn's blend of medieval allure and modern vibrancy. Enjoy guided tours of stunning palaces, lush forests, and savor Estonia's rich flavors.
Trip Overview:
This 5-day Estonian vacation takes you to the capital, Tallinn, as well as to surrounding landmarks such as Kadriorg Palace and Lahemaa National Park. It features deluxe accommodations and private tours.
Your journey through Estonia takes you to Tallinn, the capital and home to one of the best-preserved Old Towns in Europe. Explore the charming architecture and lively streets on a walking tour that takes you from the castles and cathedrals of the Upper Town, including Toompea Castle and the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky, to the Lower Town, where you’ll see the reconstructed Holy Ghost Church and the open artisan studios of Katariina Gild Street. The next day, tour the opulent Baroque mansion of Kadriorg Palace. Constructed by Russian Emperor Peter the Great as a gift to his wife, the palace is perhaps the best work of Baroque architecture in Eastern Europe. You’ll tour the insides of the palace, including the concert hall, and the manicured gardens and pond. That afternoon, return to the Old Town of Tallinn to take a journey through Estonian cuisine. Walk through the Old Town and Kalamaja Quarter to make six or seven stops at taverns, cafes, markets, and delis to try Estonian food and drink, such as creamy pumpkin soup, sprat sandwiches, and a drink of beer and cola called kali.
While based in Tallinn, you’ll also head on an excursion to the gorgeous landscape of Lahemaa National Park, where you will see beautiful historic manors, such as Sagadi Manor, swing by 500-year-old fishing villages such as Altja and Kasmu, and have the chance to stroll through an old beach forest and ponder the mystery of the Vana-Jurid kivid, huge stone boulders with an unknown origin.
After another night in Tallinn, you’ll head to the airport to connect back home or continue to your next destination.
Highlights:
- Wander through Tallinn’s medieval Old Town, where Gothic towers and cobbled streets reveal centuries of history.
- Admire Toompea Castle and the onion-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral before exploring artisan studios on Katariina Gild Street.
- Stroll the baroque gardens of Kadriorg Palace and discover modern creativity at the acclaimed KUMU Art Museum.
- Taste Estonia’s culinary traditions on a guided food walk through the Old Town and lively Baltic Station Market.
- Escape to Lahemaa National Park to explore forests, waterfalls and elegant manors steeped in local heritage.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure transfers
- 4 nights deluxe accommodation in Tallinn
- Private-guided walking tour of Tallinn’s Old Town
- Private-guided tour of Kadriorg Palace
- Private-guided food tasting tour with up to six samples
- Private-guided excursion to Lahemaa National Park and Sagadi Manor
- Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1)
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
Day 1: Arrive in TallinnTransfer: Tallinn Airportto Tallinn
Hotel: Hotel Schlossle Tallinn (5 Star Rating)
Step into Tallinn’s medieval past at Schlössle Boutique Hotel, an intimate five-star retreat nestled along a cobblestone street in the heart of the Old Town. Set within historic merchant houses, the hotel features just 23 individually appointed rooms, where wooden beams, antique furnishings and elegant details create a warm, timeless atmosphere. Attentive service adds a personal touch to every stay. Savour Nordic-inspired cuisine at Stenhus Restaurant, tucked within the hotel’s atmospheric historic cellars, or unwind in the romantic Summer Garden, featuring live music on select summer evenings. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Schlössle offers an unforgettable Tallinn escape.
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Day 2: Private Half Day Tallinn Old Town Walking TourExplore Tallinn Old Town on foot with your private guide. The Old Town of Tallinn is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. In the Upper Town enjoy a walk along cobblestone streets and a view of the Toompea Castle, which was built in the 13th century. The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky has dominated Lossi Plats (Palace Square) since its construction in 1900. From here continue to the Gothic Dome Church, also known as the St. Mary’s Cathedral. Enjoy a panoramic view of the towers and steeples rising above the red-tiled roofs of the Lower Town, then continue to the Lower Town to see the Niguliste Church. Stop to admire the Gothic Town Hall - completed in 1404, it is Tallinn’s oldest civic building. Further visit the famous Katariina Gild street with open studios and shops of artisans who daily practice their craft.
Day 3: Private Half Day Kadriorg & Kumum Art Museum Tour and Half Day Walking Tallinn Food TourTour starts from hotel reception with private guide and by driver/vehicle. The Kadriorg Palace was founded in 1721 by the Russian Emperor Peter the Great as a gift to his wife Catherine II for their summer residence. The marvellous park with its baroque flower garden, Swan Pond and smaller park ensemble buildings like summer house, kitchen house and guard's house surround the palace and a second palace, which is the residence of the President of Estonia. Further continue to The KUMU Art Museum (entrance), which is a modern multifunctional art building, offering exhibition halls, a lecture hall with diverse facilities and an educational centre for young visitors and for art lovers. KUMU is meant for different people - for those who are already well-versed in art and for those who simply wish to spend their time in a congenial environment. KUMU welcomes children and families and it serves as a laboratory where diverse ideas emerge and develop. These ideas examine contemporary visual culture and its function in society. After the tour return to hotel.
Tallinn Food Tour combines personalised city tour with various typical for the region food & drink stops. This walking tour takes you on a culinary excursion of the Old Town, including also stops at neighbouring Baltic Station Market and gives you a chance to experience the smells, flavours and stories of Estonian cuisine. You will also get to see some of the most beautiful parts of the Old Town and nearby Kalamaja quarter and hear exciting stories about Estonian history and the country today.
Tallinn Food Tour includes food-stops like: at medieval thematic tavern, locals café, small local chocolate museum & factory, a traditional cafe & marzipan shop, and at nearby market. There are also some surprise stops en route. During this ~3 hour combined city & food tour you will get the first impression on the variety of culinary scene in Estonia, where it came and where is it heading for, along with stories and legends told by our professional tour guides .Concerning the food stops menu - Tallinn Food Tour consists of around 6 food & drink stops based on local traditional and modern food, and some drinks. You will be served a soup, various traditional food samples, like black rye bread, open faced traditional for Estonia spiced sprat sandwiches, but also samples of modern Estonian cuisine.
You will try out some local drinks, like 'Kali' or/and 'Kama', some local schnapps or craft beer and sweets and a good cup of locally roasted coffee or a glass of fresh juice or lemonade or glogg (depending on season).
Please note that food & drink stops and the menu can vary a bit depending on the season!
Day 4: Private Full Day Excursion to Lahemaa National Park with Palmse a Vihula ManorTour to the Lahemaa National Park starts from hotel reception with private guide and by driver/vehicle. After approx. 1 h driving from Tallinn`s city centre discover Estonia’s most popular nature reserves: jagged coasts, vast forests, wetlands, many hiking trails with typical Estonian swamp (wetland), some waterfalls as well as fishmen villages. During the tour visit Palmse Manor and Vihula Manor (entrance), two resplendent centuries-old historical landmarks. The baroque-styled Palmse Manor offers an open-air museum of grand proportions, while the upscale Vihula Manor is now a superior hotel set inside of an elegant, restored 19th century building. Visit the Vodka Museum, located in the former vodka distillery of the manor, where a number of rooms take you through the history and development of vodka production in Estonia and at Vihula Manor. After the optional lunch in a traditional Estonian tavern (not included in the price) the tour also takes through the romantical forest in Oandu and along the seaside in Kasmu peninsula. After the tour return back to Tallinn.
Day 5: Depart from TallinnTransfer: Tallinn to Tallinn Airport