Summary
Enjoy this amazing 3-day Vilnius City Tour and discover Trakai Castle in Lithuania during a short trip that offers you the opportunity to visit the capital of Lithuania and see one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. During the guided tour of Vilnius, you will visit the Cathedral Square, Castle Street, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, St. Ann and St. Bernadine’s Church known as the Gothic corner of Vilnius, the Gate of Dawn with the holy image of the Virgin Mary, etc. The sightseeing tour at Trakai Castle will allow you to get familiar with the castle’s history, its rulers and the rest of the site. You will enjoy the magnificent view of the red brick castle built on an island of lake Galve. This will be an unforgettable experience. This is a private guided tour and can be customized upon request.
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Itinerary
On arrival in Vilnius, Lithuania you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
The rest of the day is free.
Overnight in Vilnius.
In the morning, you will enjoy a Vilnius city tour of about 3 hours in the centre of the city.
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is surrounded by hills, lying in Sventaragis valley between two rivers - Neris and Vilnele. In 1994 the old town of the city was included in UNESCO’s heritage list. Various architectural styles, triangular squares, flower gardens and different historical periods is what you can see all over the place. You will be surprised by the vibrancy and the beautiful Vilnius panorama with churches and their towers. During the sightseeing tour you will visit the Cathedral Square, Castle Street, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, St. Ann and St. Bernadine’s Church known as the Gothic corner of Vilnius, the Gate of Dawn with the holy image of the Virgin Mary, formerly an important part of the population of Vilnius which belonged to Jewish minority - the Jewish more Quarter. En route, you will visit the old Vilnius University ensemble that is considered one of the oldest educational centres not only in Lithuania, but also in all Baltic countries.
In the evening, you will have free time to discover the city on your own.
Overnight in Vilnius.
In the morning, after checking-out from the hotel, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour at Trakai Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, located only 28 km far from Vilnius.
Trakai, the old capital of Lithuania, is situated on a narrow 2 km long peninsula, between three lakes that have many different sized islands. The main attraction and adornment of the place is Trakai Castle, which belonged to the most famous ruler of Lithuania - Grand Duke Vytautas. You will reach the castle by walking through the bridge and at the same time enjoying the magnificent view of one of the most beautiful castles in Europe built on an island of a lake. During the visit to the castle you will get familiar with the castle’s history, its rulers and the rest of the site. Some people think that the castle is from a fairy tale, and at some point, they are right. The red brick structure, blue water of lake more Galve and the reminding of glory of the past really make the Lithuanians think that it was more a fantasy, than a reality. On the way back to Vilnius, you will see typical houses built by the Karaites who once were brought from far Crimean Peninsula to Lithuania by Grand Duke Vytautas. Just before leaving Trakai, don’t forget to take a picture with the castle in the background. This will be one of the most beautiful pictures you have ever taken!
In the evening, you will be transferred to Vilnius airport.
Prices
Upon request for individual travellers
2 Pers.
4 Pers.
6 Pers.
287€
264€
242€
| Travel dates | Accommodation | Price per person in € | ||
| 2 Pers. | 4 Pers. | 6 Pers. | ||
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Upon request for individual travellers |
4* Hotel | 287€ | 264€ | 242€ |
What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation in a double (DBL) or twin (TWN) room at 4* hotels (prices for 3* or 5* hotels can be provided upon request);
- Breakfast at the hotel;
- Excursions on the entire itinerary;
- Entrance fees according to the itinerary;
- Transportation during the entire itinerary including arrival and departure transfers;
- Tour leader/driver during all tour and local English speaking guides where needed;
- Note: The indicated prices are approximate and depend on the season, day of the week, availability, etc.