Trakai Town and Castle Tour with Authentic Karaim Lunch (Private Tour)

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5 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Trakai is a historic picturesque town with a castle in a middle of the lake. Locals take a daytrip there and we invite You for one as well. See the castle, lakes, take a trip to Uzutrakis Manor Estate on another side of the lake, and have a taste of local authentic “kibinas” made by Karaim people.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional local guide
Lunch
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour in Trakai castle
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Entrances not mentioned in itinerary

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details:

Hotel pickup free of charge from centrally located hotels in Vilnius. Please indicate your hotel when booking.

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Vilnius

Hotel pickup free of charge from centrally located hotels in Vilnius. Please indicate your hotel when booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Trakai Island Castle Museum

    Don’t waste time with very long historic talks of Dukes who almost became Kings. There will be some, but not too much. Overall this will be more like locals do – a daytrip to Trakai. Užutrakis manor. Discover how noblemen of Lithuania used to live in XIX century by visiting this manor and the park designed by famous French landscape architect and botanist Édouard F. André. The Old town of Trakai was shaped by Karaites – a local ethnic group from Crimean peninsula which has been living here since XIV c. - hear their story and try their local food “Kibinas” - oven baked pastries stuffed with meat or vegetables. The Castle. It is one of the most picturesque castles of Europe that lies between a few lakes on a tiny island. Build in XIV c by the grand dukes of Lithuania the castle reminds of the greatest battles and history to this date. You will cross a wooden bridge, see the castle from inside and outside and hear the story of Lithuanian royalties that resided there. After a historic tour in the castle you will enjoy the walk in Trakai town and have an authentic kibin lunch. Then we will drive you back to Vilnius. ------------------- HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the only historical national park in Europe! The Castle on a lake Užutrakis Manor and the view to the lake Experience the Karaim culture Eat Kibinas their local empanada Enjoy lake views

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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