This is a small size group. The minimum size of the group is 3 passengers and the maximum size is 15 passengers. The average age of the group varies from 45-75 years. For passengers who require assistance, wheelchair can be provided for a small fee. All our guides are certified and fluent in English. Some walking will be required. The prices quoted are “land only,”
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 USD 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.
| Arrive in Vilnius. Your driver will meet and take you to Kaunas located 60 miles northwest of Vilnius. Arrive in Kaunas and check into the Hotel Daugirdas**** 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 (entrance), Lithuania’s most celebrated artist; the Devils Museum (probably the only one of its kind in the world) (entrance) ; the War Museum which has a first rate collection (entrance) ; the 13th century Kaunas Castle (exterior) ; the lovely Town Hall of Kaunas, known locally as the White Swan; and the 14th-century Church of Vytautas, the principal church of Kaunas . Overnight at the Hotel Daugirdas****or similar. |
Departure to Palanga with a stop in IX fort for a short visit outside. By way of the castles of Panemune leave for the city of Klaipeda, Lithuania’s main seaport. Once there, visit Theatre Square with its statue of Annchen von Tharau, the Old Post Office and the Old Town. Then continue to Palanga where you’ll have some free time. Overnight at the Hotel Mana Palanga **** or similar. |
| Today’s tour of Palanga, you’ll visit the Botanic Garden and the Amber Museum in the palace of Count Tyszkiewicz (entrance) . The museum has 25,000 pieces of amber on display, 15,000 of them containing insects. Afternonn free time. Overnight at the Hotel Mana Palanga **** or similar. |
| After breakfast, depart for a full day tour of the Kuronian Peninsula. During the day, you’ll make a stop at Juodkrante 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, you’ll visit the Amber Gallery, where you’ll get a chance to view and buy some unique works of amber. In Nida visit the summer residence of Thomas Mann (entrance), the Nobel Prize-winning German author. Fishermans House-Museum (entrance) . Also see a typical fisherman’s village and walk along some impressive sand dunes. Then return to your hotel in Palanga .Overnight at the Hotel Mana Palanga **** or similar. |
| After breakfast depart for Vilnius. On the way you’ll stop in Siauliai at the Hill of Crosses, one of Lithuania’s holiest shrines. Since the 14th century, pilgrims have been placing crosses here. Until today there are hundreds of thousands of them. In 1993, the Pope concelebrated Mass here. Then continue to Vilnius. Overnight at the Hotel Vilnia**** or similar . |
| Today we will begin with a full day tour of Vilnius. From its first ruler, the Grand Duke to today’s democratically elected government, Vilnius has a rich and varied history. First visit St. Peter and Paul’s church, St. Anne’s and St. Bernadine’s church, the Gates of Dawn with the Holy Image of the Virgin Mary, the Russian Orthodox church of the Holy Spirit and the Cathedral with its underground catacombs (entrance) . From there, you will get an opportunity to see Vilnius University — one of the oldest universities in eastern Europe (founded 1579) with St. John’s Church (entrance), Town Hall Square, the TV tower, the KGB Museum (entrance). You will also visit the Gediminas Castle (entrance) . From the top of this castle, you will witness some of the most spectacular views of the city and its surrounding rivers. Overnight at the Hotel Vilnia **** ornce) similar. |
| A half-day tour to the lovely Trakai Castle (entrance), completed in the 14th century and built on an island amid lakes and forests. On the way back to the hotel you will have a short stop bt the TV tower. Overnight at the Hotel Vilnia**** or similar. |
| Transfer to airport for your flight home. |
| Start Date | End Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 7 | June 15 | 1990 EUROS | |
| June 21 | June 29 | 1990 EUROS | |
| July 5 | July 13 | 1990 EUROS | |
| July 19 | July 27 | 1990 EUROS | |
| August 2 | August 10 | 1990 EUROS | |
| August 16 | August 24 | 1990 EUROS | |
| August 30 | September 7 | 1990 EUROS | |
| Single Supplement | 390 EUROS | ||
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