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----- 10-day itinerary in the three Baltic countries -----

10-day tour of the three Baltic countries ▸ Shortened version is here! The three Baltic countries itinerary, Share a "10-day feasible version" of the Baltic Three Countries route, The time is tight, but I won’t miss out on the highlights! 💡 The logic of itinerary design: The three Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) are actually not very big. The transportation between cities is convenient, which is suitable for traveling along the way. But you have to be willing to make choices, otherwise there is really not enough time to visit. 【10-day itinerary suggestion】 Day 1-3 ▸ 🇱🇹 Lithuania · Vilnius ▪️ The old town is super beautiful, there are many cafes and the prices are affordable ▪️ Be sure to visit the Hill of Crosses and Trakai Castle ▪️ It's a good deal if you want to buy souvenirs Day 4-5 ▸ 🇱🇻 Riga, Latvia ▪️ Medieval Old Town + Market + Literary District ▪️ The atmosphere at night is great, very suitable for living in the old town ▪️ Don’t miss Central Market for local snacks Day 6-7 ▸ 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia ▪️ An ancient city with a European fairy tale feel ▪️ You can arrange a morning for sunrise photography ▪️ This is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe Day 8-9 ▸ 🇪🇪 Tallinn surroundings or island flash mob ▪️ If you have enough time, you can go to Helsinki (Finland) and take a round trip boat ▪️ Or go to Estonia's seaside towns, forests, or hot springs to relax Day 10 ▸ Return ⚠️ Tips for free travel in the three Baltic countries 1/ The three countries mainly rely on long-distance buses Flixbus / Lux Express, which are cheap and comfortable; if you want to take the train, you can find relevant news in the comments section 2/ Walking in the city + Bolt (calling a taxi) is very convenient 3/ Accommodation prices are more affordable than in Western Europe 4/ Remember to bring your credit card 5/ Small language barrier, basic communication in English
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