For people who feel adventurous, Vytis Tours has developed packages for people who want to save money and drive on their own and explore Lithuania in their own way. We will provide you with a suggested itinerary. Allow 48-72 hours to confirm the hotels.
To get your airfare quote, call us for a quote at 1-800-778-9847. Airline tickets are purchased separately. Terms and conditions for the tickets are set by the airlines.A deposit of $100 is due per person at the time of confirmation of the tour. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure. You will receive a follow up email with the exact date and amount due for final payment. Your documents will be mailed 2-3 weeks prior to departure. Electronic documents may be requested.
This package price is valid from May 1, 2027 to September 30 2027
Arrival to Vilnius international airport. Pick-up your chosen car at the airport. Drive to Kaunas 60 miles northwest of Vilnius. Depending on the time of arrival, free afternoon or/and evening in Kaunas. Overnight at the Hotel Kaunas **** or similar
Begin your tour of this marvellous old city that served as Lithuania’s capital between the two world wars, spending most of our time in Old Town. While there, visit a museum dedicated to the works of Ciurlionis,
Lithuania’s most celebrated artist; the Devils Museum (probably the only one of its kind in the world); the War Museum which has a first rate collection; the 13th century Kaunas Castle; the lovely Town Hall of Kaunas,
known locally as the White Swan; and the 14th-century Church of Vytautas, the principal church of Kaunas.
Departure to Palanga |
After breakfast, depart for a full day tour of the Curonian Peninsula. During the day, have a stop at Juodkrantė and visit the Hill of Witches, a park filled with life-size wood carvings of characters from Lithuanian folktales and legends. The carvings are works of various folk artists. Driving to Nida where you can visit the Amber Gallery, where you’ll get a chance to view and buy some unique works of amber, the summer residence of Thomas Mann, the Nobel Prize-winning German author, Fisherman’s House-Museum. Also see a typical fisherman’s village and walk along some impressive sand dunes. Then return to your hotel in Palanga.
A day to explore Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 700 years!
From its first ruler, the Grand Duke to today’s democratically elected government, Vilnius has a rich and varied history. You will have an excursion in Vilnius with English speaking guide in the morning (9:00-12:00): meeting with your guide at hotel and start your walking tour in the old town with the most significant sights of the town: Gediminas Castle (14th century) on the Gediminas Hill, built by the founder of Vilnius city Grand Duke Gediminas; Cathedral Square; St. Anne’s Church and Bernardine Church – Lithuanian gothic example; President Palace and Vilnius University (founded in 1579) ensemble with St. John‘s Church; the Town Hall Square; the Gates of Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary. In the afternoon, you have time to explore other sites in Vilnius on your own.
Day 8 Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius
