Vilnius City Break for Groups and Individuals

If you don’t want to change hotels every night and see more than one city during your trip, Vilnius is a perfect city break destination. Since Lithuania is a compact country you can go on day trips and explore 3-4 cities in 3 days. Vilnius offers you a Michelin star gourmet journey with traditional local historic cuisine flavors. The capital of Lithuania is full of surprising history turns hidden behind the city walls of churches, museums or residential buildings. Every step in Vilnius brings you to a landmark or an entertaining activity, such as walking on the edge of the TV tower, beer tasting with folk show dinner or “Chernobil”, “Stranger Things”, “War & Peace” shooting sites.

Highlights:

Stunning Vilnius

Vilnius City Tour featuring key highlights such as Cathedral Square, Town Hall, the gothic St. Anne’s Church, Gediminas Avenue, and the Royal Palace of the Grand Dukes.
In Vilnius one can enjoy various style Michelin star cuisine from historic Lithuanian to contemporary cuisine.
Vilnius features museums not to be missed, such as the Palace of the Grand Dukes, Vilnius University courtyards, the Genocide Victims museum and others.
Thrilling walk on the TV tower edge, followed by lunch or dinner at a restaurant at the TV tower top floor.
Canoeing experience on the rivers Neris and Vilnele right at the heart of Vilnius. Adrenaline seekers can opt for night canoeing experience.
Admire Vilnius (with possibility in other cities) from the sky from a hot-air balloon. Vilnius is one of the few cities in Europe where it is possible to fly over the city.

Medieval Trakai

Visit to Trakai island castle, built in the 14th century, which was restored in modern days and used as a museum or concert or theater play scene.
Relax and admire the Trakai castle and Uzutrakis manor (19th century manor) on a boat ride or sailing on a yacht on the lake of Galve.
Familiarize yourself with the local Karaim community of Tartar descent, by visiting the community museum and trying local Karaim delicacies such as Kibinai and Krupnikas.

Modern Kaunas

Discover Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, with its Old Town featuring the magnificent Town Hall, Kaunas castle, Vytautas medieval church and wonderful confluence of two Lithuanian longest rivers Nemunas and Neris.
Kaunas is the home to M.K. Čiurlionis Art Museum, showcasing the great works of the late 19th century Lithuanian painter and composer. Appreciate his original masterpieces and dive into his works through virtual reality experience.
Enjoy Kaunas gastronomic map starting with Michelin restaurants, beer tasting at the local Volfas brewery or visit the urban beekeeping farm.
Explore the masterpiece of 17th-century baroque, Pazaislis Camaldolese Monastery, with the possibility to dine at a restaurant located at the former monastery.

Travel Advisor Recommendations

“One can explore Vilnius for 3-4 days straight and still find new and exciting locations. Don’t overlook the great possibility to discover other cities nearby, like Trakai and Kaunas. Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, only 30 km away from Vilnius, features a 14th century medieval castle on the island and a unique Karaim community, that preserved their identity for more than 600 years. Kaunas, the second biggest Lithuanian city, situated 100 km from Vilnius, you can explore the modern history of Lithuania of the 20th century and glimpse into the medieval past.”, – says Jolita Rezgyte, Travel Advisor at Estravel.

Depending on the length of your stay, we may offer various options to enrich your experience in Vilnius, or if you have more time, we can combine Vilnius with seaside experience in Klaipeda and Palanga or create a combination of two capitals combining Vilnius and Riga. City break itinerary can be adjusted to individual or to group travel. You are welcome to contact us with any questions and comments. We are happy to adjust the itineraries to your needs and expectations, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of Lithuania.