Individual Tour for small group (4-6 persons)
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Overview:
Have an unforgettable tour throughout Lithuania, exploring its genuine towns, discovering the masterpieces of architecture, interesting museums, wild nature and Lithuania traditions! Travel from the lovely capital Vilnius to the country seaside and collect unforgettable memories, views and feelings!Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Vilnius
Welcome to Vilnius. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax or spend time exploring the wonders of the city. Free time and overnight in Vilnius.
Day 2: Full day tour in Vilnius and Trakai
After breakfast meeting with your guide. A day to discover Vilnius and Trakai. Walking on foot you will visit main places of interest of Vilnius – The Cathedral and its square, the Tower of Gediminas, Vilnius university courtyards, Gothic St. Anne’s church and Bernardine’s monastery complex, the Gates of dawn with Virgin Mary painting, Town Hall square. Next you will go by the car to visit Baroque pearl of Lithuania – St. Peter’s and Paul’s church. Later drive to Trakai – the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In Trakai you will visit medieval Insular Trakai Castle surrounded by lakes and housing the exhibition of Sacral Art. During the excursion guide will introduce you with the Karaites history and heritage, also will offer to try traditional dish – kybyn. In the evening you will come back to Vilnius for overnight.
Day 3: Full day tour in Kaunas
After breakfast meeting with your guide. Trip to Kaunas – second largest city of Lithuania. On the way to Kaunas visit an open-air museum in Rumšiškės – exhibition of the former folk life of Lithuania. In Kaunas you will visit the old town and its main sightseeing objects – fourteenth century Kaunas castle ruins, the Town Hall and Cathedral, the Church of Vytautas, Perkūnas House (Thunder House), will walk through the Laisvės avenue, will visit the most famous Lithuanian composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis National art museum. Later you will drive to visit the pearl of baroque – seventeenth century Pažaislis monastery and church of the Blessed Virgin Mary visitation complex. Overnight in Kaunas.
Day 4: Full day tour in Curonian Spit
After breakfast meeting with your guide. Drive to the seaside of Lithuania. You will visit the Curonian Spit. Ferry to Neringa – visit to Juodkrantė, climb the Hill of Witches decorated with wooden sculptures. Stop at a bird sanctuary. Further drive to Nida – a small old fishermen village famous for its majestic seashore sand dunes, Thomas Mann's summerhouse, neo-gothic church and old ethnographic cemetery. In the evening trip to Palanga for overnight.
Day 5: Full day tour in Palanga and Hill of Crosses
After breakfast meeting with your guide. Visit Palanga – the main seaside resort of Lithuania. Visit Palanga Botanic Park with 22 meters-high dune called Birute Hill, Tiskeviciai Palace better known as Amber Museum, the bridge of Palanga, main Basanavičius street with numerous shops, cafes, etc. In the afternoon drive to to Šiauliai district and visit unique site - The Hill of Crosses, which has over 100000 crosses. The Hill of Crosses is unique historical and architectural monument, unique composition of folk art, which is included into the UNESCO world heritage list. From this hill Pope John Paul II blessed all Lithuanian people and Cristians of Europe. In the evening drive to Vilnius. Overnight in Vilnius.
Day 6: Departure day
Breakfast at your hotel and free time in the morning. Private transfer from your hotel to Vilnius airport for your flight home.
Tour price is from 690 Eur per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room.
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