Baltic Countries
Experience the magic of three countries, three languages, and three cultures – all on one unforgettable gay group tour! The Baltic countries offer an enticing mix of historical architecture and magnificent natural landscapes. Discover the culturally rich cities of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn, and breathe in the salty air of the Baltic Sea on the idyllic Curonian Spit. Why not stay for Baltic Pride in Vilnius while you’re here?
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Explore the capital cities of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius
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Visit Rundāle Palace and discover the Amber Coast
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Dive into natural beauty on the Curonian Spit
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Optional: Celebrate Baltic Pride in Vilnius
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Details
Day 1, Thu, 29.05.2025: Welcome to Estonia!
After your individual arrival in Tallinn (flights not included in this tour), you’ll finally meet the other guys over a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. The tasty cuisine of the Baltic countries is sure to be one of the many things that you’ll love about your unforgettable gay holiday.
Day 2, Fri, 30.05.2025: Medieval magic in Tallinn
Your first stop on a city tour of Tallinn is the upper town where on Cathedral Hill, you’ll marvel at the ancient castle and countless opulent palaces where the Baltic nobility once resided. In the lower town, you’ll stroll through the romantic narrow alleyways of the Old Town, the quarter where the craftsmen and merchants once lived. A city wall with fortified towers surrounds almost the entire historic city centre. One of the mightiest towers in this constellation is lovingly referred to as “Fat Margaret”; in contrast, the 45-metre high “Long Hermann”, the city’s most prominent landmark, is a slender supermodel. For centuries, the Town Hall Pharmacy – presumably the oldest pharmacy in Europe – manufactured Klarett, a spiced wine that was used to treat just about everything. The afternoon is yours to explore Tallinn on your own.
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This gay tour is jam-packed with cultural highlights: you’ll visit all three Baltic capitals and dive into the history, languages, and diverse cultures of this incredible corner of Europe.
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The Baltic region offers some of the most beautiful examples of Medieval, Hanseatic and Baroque architecture in all of Europe. Just have a look at Riga, the capital of Latvia (video) and Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, with its lovingly restored Old Town.
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In addition to the natural beauty and culture of the Baltic region, you’ll also have a glimpse of its spirituality – in Lithuania, you’ll visit mystical pilgrimage sites such as the Hill of Crosses and the Gate of Dawn.
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Overall, the Baltic region is becoming more and more open to the LGBTQ+ community: Estonia legalised same-sex partnerships in 2014, and Latvian society is increasingly pushing for the equal rights of all its citizens – Riga even has a small gay community!
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Homosexuality is tolerated in Lithuania but owing to the strong Catholic influence in the country, it’s still a taboo subject for many. For this reason, you should be cautious when it comes to public displays of affection.
Day 3, Sat, 31.05.2025: Off to Latvia!
At the seaside resort of Pärnu, the white sandy beaches will make you feel like you’re in the Caribbean – all that’s missing is a tropical cocktail! Afterwards, the bus will take you across the border to the magnificent country of Latvia. Although the Baltic countries are geographically close to one another, their languages and cultures are astonishingly different. What do the countries have in common and what distinguishes them from one another? After your amazing gay holiday, you’ll be able to answer this question. You’ll have a delicious lunch at a restaurant before continuing your journey to Riga – the pearl of the Baltic countries.
Day 4, Sat, 01.06.2025: Sensory overload in Riga
On a morning walk through the enchanting city of Riga, you’ll stop in the New Town, which fascinates visitors from all over the world with a unique collection of historical buildings in the finest Art Nouveau style. In the Old Town, the façades of the merchant, guild and town houses shine almost like new, which will make you feel like this gay tour of the Baltic countries has taken you back in time. Riga Castle, the Swedish Tower, St. Peter’s Church and the Swedish Gate are some of the other stops on this jam-packed tour. In the impressive cathedral, we hear fascinating stories about the history of one of the oldest churches in the Baltic region. At Town Hall Square, you’ll gaze at the stunning House of the Blackheads. In the afternoon, you have time to stroll through the city on our own, and in the evening, you’re in for a real treat – Latvian nouvelle cuisine at a fine restaurant.
Day 5, Mon, 02.06.2025: By order of the Czar – Rundāle
Around 50 kilometres south of Riga lies Rundāle, the magnificent baroque palace built by master architect Rastrelli, which we will explore in detail. The regal palace was built in two periods, from 1736 until 1740 and from 1764 until 1768, and has been on the list of state-protected monuments since 1924. The palace’s baroque gardens are particularly stunning. After this informative tour, it’s goodbye, Latvia – hello, Lithuania. Our first stop in the final country of your gay holiday is the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, a mystical pilgrimage site. No one knows whether there are 10,000 or 100,000 crosses at this national shrine – but you’ll be impressed nonetheless.
Day 6, Tue, 03.06.2025: Treasure hunt on the Curonian Spit
This breathtaking landscape of the Curonian Spit has attracted many artists to Nida. At the Amber Museum, an expert shares with you fascinating facts about amber – the “gold of the Baltic Sea”. In the adjoining amber workshop, you’ll learn to cut, file and polish amber by hand using traditional techniques. A beautiful piece of Baltic amber is the perfect souvenir for friends and family back home! As a reward for your hard work, you’ll have some delicious fish for lunch – fresh from the Baltic Sea, of course. Make sure to take in the idyllic atmosphere here – the lagoon sparkles through the sparse forest and the scent of pine mingles with the Baltic Sea air. After lunch, enjoy the view from the tall dune and take a leisurely hike (2 hours, easy) down into the “Valley of Silence”. Tonight, you’ll be staying in Nida.
Day 7, Wed, 04.06.2025: Kaunas and the Neman River
No gay holiday would be complete without a dose of culture! Today, you travel to Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania. Located at the convergence of the Neman and Neris rivers, the city was awarded the title European Capital of Culture in 2022. After exploring the Old Town with its historic Town Hall Square on a walking tour, you’ll understand why – Kaunas has countless stunning examples of Baltic architecture. Afterwards, the journey continues to Vilnius.
Day 8, Thu, 05.06.2025: Vilnius – Jewel of the Baroque
Welcome to Vilnius, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994! Your first stop is the Church of St. Peter and Paul with its exquisite stucco work, typical of the Vilnian Baroque style. From Subaciaus Hill, you have a fantastic view of the city, and at the Gate of Dawn you’ll walk alongside pilgrims to the miraculous icon of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn. On our tour of the Old Town, you’ll see the cathedral and the venerable Vilnius University founded in 1579, among other sights. In conversation with a conservator in the Franciscan Church, we learn just how much Vilnius invests in the preservation of its historic monuments. After another day of gay holiday adventure, you’ll have a farewell dinner together with the other guys at the restaurant in town.
Hotels
During your gay holiday, you’ll be staying at a variety of hotels including the rustic and charming Hotel St. Barbara in Tallinn and the elegant and centrally located Hotel Congress in Vilnius.
Hotel St. Barbara | Tallinn
Wellton Riga Hotel & Spa | Riga
Nerija Hotel | Nida
Hotel Congress | Vilnius
Add-ons
BALTIC PRIDE EXTENSION
Two-day extension in Vilnius for Baltic Pride:+ €180 (US$ 202*) in a shared double room | + €240 (US$ 269*) in a single room
Take advantage of your gay holiday by adding two extra days to your stay in Vilnius. Get a taste of how the LGBTQ+ community in the Baltic countries celebrates diversity and inclusion before heading back home!
Included in the price of the extension package:
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2 nights in a single room | Hotel Congress Vilnius
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Breakfast
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Transfer from the hotel to the airport
* The USD prices quoted are approximate conversions of the binding EUR price. The actual USD amount will vary depending on the conversion rate of the payment service provider on the date of payment.
Tour operator
This Guys.travel gay tour is organised and carried out by Marco Polo Reisen, a renowned specialist for worldwide discovery trips for over 60 years.
Prices and services
Baltic Countries | Gay trip | Culture & Experience
6 - 16 gays | Spots available
Have a room all to yourself
€ 2399,-
≈ $ 2686 *
Share a room with a partner/friend
€ 2149,-
≈ $ 2406 *
Price per person includes:
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Transfers, excursions, and round trip in a good local coach
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8 nights in a single room
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Breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners at a restaurant
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English-speaking Marco Polo tour guides in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
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Entrance fees as per the itinerary
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Excursion to the Curonian Spit
* The USD prices quoted are approximate conversions of the binding EUR price. The actual USD amount will vary depending on the conversion rate of the payment service provider on the date of payment.
Day 9, Fri, 06.06.2025: Farewell or Baltic Pride in Vilnius
Your unforgettable gay tour has come to end. You’ll transfer to the Vilnius Airport for your flight home. But you don’t have to leave just yet: Baltic Pride is just around the corner – why not stay and enjoy the festivities?
BALTIC PRIDE EXTENSION (optional)
Day 9, Fri, 06.06.2025: Baltic exploration
After an amazing gay tour through three Baltic countries, you’re surely inspired to discover more of what this unique region has to offer. Take a day trip into the surrounding areas or just spend the day strolling through the modern Baltic metropolis of Vilnius – the day is yours to explore.
Day 10, Sat, 07.06.2025: Pride parade in Vilnius
Baltic Pride! Wearing vibrant costumes and playing lively music, people demonstrate in Vilnius for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Make sure to take advantage of the various parties and colourful entertainment programme on offer as part of this fun-filled event.
Day 11, Sat, 08.06.2025: Journey home
After a good night’s sleep, you have one last chance to explore Vilnius on your own before you set off on your journey home. Your rooms are available until the time of your transfer, so just relax and enjoy the last few hours of gay holiday.
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Next steps
Step 1
After submitting the booking form, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt from Guys.travel with a comprehensive overview of the next steps.
Step 2
You will receive a booking confirmation by e-mail from the tour operator Marco Polo with an invoice and secured payment certificate. You will be asked to make a 20% deposit up front (full payment also possible).
Step 3
Once the minimum number of participants for the tour has been reached, you will be notified by Marco Polo and it is safe to book your flights.
Step 4
Marco Polo will send you your travel documents by e-mail 10 to 14 days before the start of the tour.
