Jim's 4x Capital Fridays Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas and Kernavė

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9 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 and pastry (included).

Our next stop is Trakai and the beautiful island castle. We have 1 hour here, yes I have towels ;)

Kaunas will be 2 hours either together or splintered off, as you wish and you can also join me for lunch. We will make a quick stop at the ninth fort fascism monument on the way back.

Finally we have 90 mins in Kernavė!

What's Included

Coffee and a pastry at Baltic Brew included :)
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food is at your own expense.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
City Tour Bus-Stop

It is right in front of the front entrance to the cathedral on the side of Odminiu Skveras.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
  • 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
  • 1
    Karoliniškės

    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
    Trakai Island Castle Museum

    Explore the Karaim heritage in Trakai, with castle entrance included.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Drive to Kaunas, and fast forward to the 20th century as we head to the interwar capital.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kaunas 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
  • 4

    Short drive and stop at the Monument to Commemorate the Victims of Nazism. Brutalist style and unveiled in 1984.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Drive to Kernavė and teleport back to the prehistoric times when Lithuania was but dense forests, rivers and swamps.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kernave Mounds

    Explore the hillforts of Kernavė UNESCO Archaeological site and the open air museum of medieval homesteads.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tour Lithuania

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Culture
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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