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A historical small-group tour from Vilnius to Trakai, Kaunas & Kernavė. Each of these capitals, however brief (Trakai told to be less than a decade) has a story to tell - from the ancient hill fort of Kernavė to the interwar capital of Kaunas.
Throughout this journey I will share the broad brush as well as pivotal moments which have shaped the beloved nation of Lithuania I now call home with my wife and son. I will also be playing songs, from eurovision to chants of the forest by the fire.
After a drive through the UNESCO old town and central business district of Vilnius, we will stop in the Soviet neighbourhood of Karoliniškės for a coffee (included).
Our next stop is Trakai and the beautiful island castle where you can try a traditional Kibinai pastry (included).
Kaunas will be 2 hours either together or solo, as you wish - you can also join me for lunch. We will take 30 minutes at the ninth fort victims of fascism monument on the way back.
Finally we have 60 mins in Kernavė!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
It is right in front of the front entrance to the cathedral on the side of Odminiu Skveras.
Itinerary
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St. Anne's Church (Pass by)
Drive through the melting pot of Vilnius, first the UNESCO World-Heritage site Old Town and then the towering steel of the Central Business District.
Admission ticket free -
1Karoliniškės
Quick 10-minute coffee stop at Baltic Brew in the heart of the Karoliniškės Soviet blocks.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Trakai (Pass by)
Drive to Trakai covering the medieval history of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy, Crusades and a Union with Poland.
Admission ticket free -
2
Stop at the Hill of Angels, built in 2009 as a site of spirituality and devotion.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Trakai Island Castle Museum
Explore the Karaim heritage in Trakai and option to see the castle island.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Kaunas Castle
Enjoy 2 hours in Kaunas at your own pace. We will park just outside the castle and you will have the option to meet again for lunch with me after 1 hour or to simply rendezvous back at the vehicle. Recommendations made.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5
Short drive and stop at the Monument to Commemorate the Victims of Nazism. Brutalist style and unveiled in 1984.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive to Kernavė and teleport back to the prehistoric times when Lithuania was but dense forests, rivers and swamps.
Admission ticket free -
6Kernave Mounds
Explore the hillforts of Kernavė UNESCO Archaeological site and the open air museum of medieval homesteads.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive to Kaunas, and fast forward to the 20th century as we head to the interwar capital.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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