Discover the Baltic cities – A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

From Viking raiders setting out across its frigid waters, to medieval traders carrying goods between Hanseatic ports and epic clashes between Russian, German and British fleets, the Baltic has long been at the centre of Europe’s changing fortunes.

Sandwiched between their former master, Russia, and the often-icy waters of the Baltic Sea, the countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania might not be everyone’s go-to holiday destinations. But this unlikely trio, and their colourful, vibrant, café-strewn capitals – Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius – are making some serious waves. For those who love their history and culture, a cruise to this region opens up a world of possibilities, with itineraries that, in the main, visit far more than just these three fascinating…