5 hoursTrakai Castle & Karaim QuarterLithuania's most photographed island castle, reached by a wooden footbridge over Lake Galvė. The Karaim community has been cooking kibinai pies on the same street since the 14th century.From $193(≈ €165)Read the trip Day trips · Cruise-friendly
Got a day? So have we.
Half- and full-day escapes from Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn, built for cruise stops and free afternoons. The same guides as our multi-day tours.
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Vilnius
Lithuania10 5 hoursTrakai Castle & Karaim QuarterLithuania's most photographed island castle, reached by a wooden footbridge over Lake Galvė. The Karaim community has been cooking kibinai pies on the same street since the 14th century.From $193(≈ €165)Read the trip 
6 hoursKernavė, the First CapitalFive hill forts above the Neris river: the medieval first capital of Lithuania. UNESCO since 2004, and almost no other visitors after lunchtime.From $205(≈ €175)Read the trip Riga
Latvia9
8 hoursSigulda, Turaida & the Gauja ValleyLatvia's green heart: the medieval ramparts of Cēsis, the brick castle of Turaida, and Gūtmaņa cave below the cliffs of the Gauja Valley.From $234(≈ €200)Read the trip 
10 hoursRundāle Palace & the Hill of CrossesTwo opposite poles in one day. The Rastrelli baroque of Rundāle, the Versailles of the north, then the spontaneous, decades-old pilgrim memorial at the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai.From $310(≈ €265)Read the trip 
Kraków
Poland5
6 hoursWieliczka Salt MineNine centuries of continuous mining, 300 km of tunnels, and an underground cathedral carved entirely from salt. The Chapel of St Kinga, 101 metres below ground, is the single most unexpected room in Poland.From $176(≈ €150)Read the trip 
7 hoursAuschwitz-Birkenau MemorialA measured, sober visit to the largest of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps. The memorial museum preserves both sites, Auschwitz I and Birkenau, as testimony. Our guides are state-licensed educators.From $205(≈ €175)Read the trip Helsinki
Finland2
5 hoursSuomenlinna Sea FortressA UNESCO sea fortress spread across six islands, fifteen minutes by ferry from Helsinki's Market Square. Built by the Swedes in 1748, besieged by the British, handed to the Finns, and now the most atmospheric walk in the capital.From $181(≈ €155)Read the trip 
6 hoursPorvoo Old TownFinland's second-oldest town, 50 km east of Helsinki. Cobbled lanes, painted wooden houses, the red riverside warehouses that appear on every postcard, and a chocolate culture that takes itself seriously.From $193(≈ €165)Read the trip 
Wrocław
Poland1Poznań
Poland1
Day trip questions.
Frequently asked
How far in advance should I book a day trip?
We recommend booking at least a week ahead in high season (June to August), as guides and vehicles fill up. In the shoulder months, three to five days is usually enough. Last-minute requests are sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.
Can you pick me up from a cruise ship?
Yes. We pick up at all three capital cruise terminals (Tallinn Old City Harbour, Riga Passenger Terminal, Klaipėda Cruise Terminal) and at the Helsinki ferry port for the day-cruise option. We match your docking time and have you back before the gangway closes.
Are your day trips suitable for children?
Most trips work well for families. Trakai Castle, the Curonian Spit, and Lahemaa are all child-friendly. We provide booster seats on request and can adjust the pace for younger travelers. The Soomaa snowshoe trip has a minimum age of ten.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The Baltics have changeable weather, and all our trips run rain or shine. Guides carry umbrellas and adjust the route to include more indoor stops when needed. If a trip is genuinely unsafe to run (rare winter storms, for example), we offer a full reschedule or refund.
Can I combine two day trips in one day?
Some shorter trips can be paired if you have a full twelve-hour window, for example Trakai in the morning and Kernavė in the afternoon. Tell us what interests you and we will suggest what fits. Trying to squeeze two full-day trips into one usually means rushing both.