Tale of two cities

Estonia's second city is known as the country’s centre of learning, thanks to its university dating back to the 17th century, scientific community, start-up businesses and 20 museums.

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TARTU

See and do: Before it was crowned Europe’s Capital of Culture of 2024, Tartu had been known as the river city, and there's no better way to take in the views than on a sight-seeing trip along the River Emajogi on the archaic wooden The Jommu Barge.

As you glide, you'll pass every kind of curiosity from the cottonwood trees and pilliroog plants, and the odd floating sauna, while Snail Tower furls above the city’s skyline.

Back on land, be sure to visit Aparaaditehas Creative City, an old factory complex turned creative hotspot, now home to artists, designers and entrepreneurs. Browse the small shops and galleries and take in a concert or workshop.