Tallinn including Lahemaa National Park
Example programme for travel professionals
Estonia's laidback capital city is a perfect holiday destination for those wanting to combine modern comforts, medieval charm, and coastal vibes. Though Tallinn may be over 700 years old, it is looking towards the future. In the morning, you can wander the streets of Old Town and marvel at buildings dating back to the Middle Ages. Then in the afternoon, you check out an avant-garde art exhibition in what used to be an old submarine factory. Thanks to Tallinn's compact footprint, old and new mix in every part of the city.
Lahemaa National Park, Estonia’s largest and oldest national park on the North Coast, where nature and history converge in a breathtaking landscape! Located just an hour's drive from Tallinn, Lahemaa offers a serene escape into dense forests, dramatic coastal cliffs, boggy wetlands, and pristine rivers. This park isn’t just about natural beauty - it's also a treasure trove of Estonian cultural heritage, dotted with charming fishing villages, grand 18th-century manor houses, and some remnants of the Soviet era.
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DAY 1: Discovering Elegance Kadriorg Park and Tallinn’s Medieval Charm
Arrive to Tallinn
Local guide welcomes the group
15 min bus transfer to the city centre
Guided Kadriorg excursion. At the heart of Kadriorg, one of Tallinn’s most upscale districts, is Estonia’s only Baroque palace and park ensemble, established 300 years ago by Russian Tsar Peter the Great.
Enjoy the scenery at the Kadriorg Park. In addition to Kadriorg Palace, the park is also home to the headquarters of the Art Museum of Estonia – KUMU – which serves both as a national gallery and a centre for contemporary arts.
Lunch at old town, suggested group restaurants here
Explore Tallinn’s unique medieval Old Town with your local guide.
Divided into the Lower Town and Upper Town (the hill of Toompea), the area is quite big yet still compact enough to explore on foot.
Dinner at restaurant Tuljak or restaurant NOA with a seaside view
Overnight at one of the 4 star hotels: Mövenpick Hotel, Nordic Hotel Forum, Tallink City Hotel or something more unique
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Day 2: From Tallinn’s Seaside to Lahemaa’s Natural Wonders
Breakfast at hotel
Guided tour to Noblessner- Tallinn’s seaside, once the major submarine shipyard
Visit to Seaplane harbour museum. The most exciting maritime museum in Europe is located in the Seaplane Harbour. About 200 authentic items are on display at the historical seaplane hangar: a submarine called Lembit, a century-old icebreaker Suur Tõll, a seaplane called Short 184, remains of the oldest ship found in Estonia, and much more.
Explore PROTO Invention Factory, see prototypes of incredible inventions come to life thanks to the latest technology.
Lunch at Lore Bistro for good old-fashioned classics with a nice modern vibe or UMA restaurant for modern Asian tastes.
Drive outside of Tallinn, to Lahemaa National Park. Just within one hour’s drive from Tallinn there are ancient forests and wetlands, old manor estates, and great seaside that make an excellent backdrop for endless choice of activities for different travellers segments: nature, culture, and culinary experiences; soft adventures; wellness and relaxation.
Photo stop at Jägala Waterfall
Drive and check in to Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa
Relax at eco-spa
Dinner at Vihula Manor`s restaurant
Overnight stay
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Day 3: Lahemaa National Park
Breakfast at hotel
Drive to Viru bog- a day spent in peaceful unspoiled nature surrounded by rural charm.
Viru bog walk on a wooden path & observation Tower
Visit to Käsmu captain village & Käsmu Sea Museum
The earliest written records of a village in Käsmu date from 1453. It was home to a maritime school, and virtually every family had its captain or coxswain schooled there. That is why Käsmu was known as the “captains’ village”.
Today it's a popular place for summer holidays and hosting events.
Local homemade lunch
Palmse manor tour- one of the grandest baroque mansions in Estonia.
The mansion and open-air museum made up the first fully restored manor complex in the country. They are surrounded by the beautiful natural environment of Lahemaa National Park and provide an overview of Estonian manor life and architecture throughout the ages.
Drive back to Tallinn
Evening flight or extra night in Tallinn
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Last updated
13.02.2025