Three countries, four cities and hundreds of kilometres of history, nature and medieval architecture, all within a few days, travelling in complete comfort by private car. Artsantaxi offers a unique Baltic road trip from the Tallinn ferry terminal through quiet Tartu and elegant Riga to baroque Vilnius, with stops at the most scenic and historically significant places in the region.
No crowded buses and no rigid schedules. Just you, your companions and an experienced driver who knows every road. The itinerary is fully flexible: linger longer at the places you love or add a new stop along the way.
We have been operating since 2019, with a Google rating of 5.0 based on more than 100 genuine reviews. The best time to travel is spring, summer or autumn, but we operate 24/7 all year round.
Day 1. Arrival in Tallinn, Haapsalu and Kadriorg
Your journey begins the moment you step off the ferry. Your Artsantaxi driver meets you at the terminal with a name sign, with no taxi queues and no hassle. The car is ready, your luggage is loaded and you are on your way.
Haapsalu, the Town of the White Lady
The first stop is Haapsalu, one of Estonia's most romantic seaside towns, founded in the 13th century and famous across Europe for its therapeutic mud. In the 19th century Pyotr Tchaikovsky spent time here and composed several of his works.
The centrepiece of Haapsalu is its 13th-century Bishop's Castle, one of the best-preserved in Estonia. According to legend, the White Lady appears in the window of the castle chapel on full-moon nights in August, and every August the White Lady Festival is held here with live music and theatre. End your visit on the long wooden promenade along the bay, where you will find the Tchaikovsky memorial bench.
Kadriorg
On the way back to Tallinn, stop at Kadriorg Park. The baroque palace was built for Peter the Great in 1718 for his wife Catherine I, and today it houses one of Estonia's finest art museums.
Overnight: Tallinn. We recommend hotels in the Old Town.
Day 2. Tallinn, Lake Peipus and Tartu
In the morning, explore medieval Tallinn: the Viru Gates, Town Hall Square and the Kohtuotsa viewing platform on Toompea Hill with views over the red rooftops. Read more about the city on our private Tallinn tour by car with a guide page.
Varnja and Lake Peipus
The route from Tallinn to Tartu runs along the shore of Lake Peipus, Peipsi järv in Estonian, one of Europe's largest freshwater lakes on the border of Estonia and Russia. It is famous for the Battle on the Ice of 1242. In the village of Varnja, the Varnja Elava Ajaloo Museum preserves the way of life of Old Believer communities from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With advance booking you can enjoy tea from a samovar and pies baked in a Russian stove.
Tartu, Estonia's University City
Tartu is Estonia's second-largest city, home to the country's oldest university, founded in 1632. Visit Town Hall Square with the Kissing Students fountain, the old observatory that is part of the UNESCO Struve Geodetic Arc, and the cosy Old Town with its restaurants and cafes.
Overnight: Tartu. We recommend central hotels.
Day 3. Tartu, Cēsis, Sigulda and Riga
Cēsis, the Medieval Heart of Latvia
Cēsis is one of Latvia's oldest towns, first mentioned in 1206. Its 13th-century Livonian Order Castle offers a special experience: every visitor is given a candle lantern to climb the dark spiral staircases of the tower, as if travelling back to the Middle Ages.
Sigulda, the Switzerland of Latvia
In the Gauja River valley lies Sigulda with three medieval castles, a cable car over the valley and Gūtmaņa Cave, the largest cave in Latvia.
Riga
In the evening you arrive in Riga, whose Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll across Cathedral Square, visit the Central Market and enjoy dinner at a Latvian restaurant. If you want to travel to Riga directly, book a Tallinn ↔ Riga transfer.
Overnight: Riga. We recommend hotels in the Old Town or the Quiet Centre.
Day 4. Riga, Kuldīga and Jūrmala
Kuldīga, the Venice of Latvia
Kuldīga is a historic town whose 18th and 19th-century wooden architecture was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023. Its highlight is the Ventas Rumba waterfall, the widest natural waterfall in Europe at up to 249 metres. Every spring you can see the flying fish here, as vimba leap up the rapids on their way to spawning grounds.
Jūrmala
33 kilometres of white sandy beaches, pine forests, 19th-century wooden villas and fresh sea air. In summer you can swim and walk along the beach.
Overnight: Riga.
Day 5. Riga, the Hill of Crosses and Vilnius
Hill of Crosses
The Hill of Crosses, Kryžių kalnas in Lithuanian, lies near Šiauliai. This small hill holds hundreds of thousands of crosses that people have been bringing here since the 19th century. In 1993 Pope John Paul II visited the site. It is one of the most spiritually powerful places in the Baltics.
Vilnius
The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the largest in Eastern Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climb Gediminas Tower for a panoramic view, explore the artists' district of Užupis and see some of the city's about 40 churches, many of them baroque.
Overnight: Vilnius. We recommend the Old Town.
Day 6. Trakai and Kaunas
Trakai
Trakai Island Castle from the 14th and 15th centuries is often called the only island castle in Eastern Europe. It stands on an island in Lake Galvė, connected to the shore by a wooden bridge. Don't miss kibinai, the traditional pastries of the Lithuanian Karaites.
Kaunas
Kaunas was the temporary capital of Lithuania from 1920 to 1940 and is known for its unique modernist architecture. Visit the 14th-century Kaunas Castle and stroll along Laisvės Alėja, the central pedestrian boulevard lined with magnificent buildings from the 1920s and 1930s.
Why Travel the Baltics with Artsantaxi
Artsantaxi offers fully personalised Baltic tours with no groups and no fixed schedules. Business-class cars and minivans for groups, service 24/7 and a 5.0 rating on Google.
Tour Prices and Booking Details
The price of the Baltic tour is calculated individually: our manager will prepare an offer for your route, number of days and group size.
Vehicles: sedan for 1, 2 or 3 passengers, minivan Mercedes-Benz V-Class or Mercedes-Benz Vito for groups of 4 to 8, and buses with 18, 24 and 55 seats for larger groups.
Guide on request: you can travel the route with your driver only, or we can arrange a guide in your language in Tartu, Riga and Vilnius. Our manager will include it in the offer.
Hotel accommodation and museum tickets are paid separately.
Honest pricing: the price is fixed in advance, with no hidden extras.
Payment: cash, bank card, PayPal or invoice for companies.
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