Vilnius Old Town
Region: Vilnius
Cultural heritage
World Heritage area with hundreds of historic buildings from Gothic to Baroque densely concentrated.
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Tourist attractions
Trakai Castle
Region: Trakai
Cultural heritage
14th-century red-brick castle floating on lake. Night cruise also popular.
Curonian Spit National Park
Region: Nida
Nature
Narrow sandy spit averaging 2km wide between Baltic Sea and lagoon. Giant moving sand dunes highlight.
Hill of Crosses
Region: Near Šiauliai
Pilgrimage site
Spiritual spot with countless crosses dedicated. Also famous for starry sky photography.
Kaziukas Fair (Event)
Region: Vilnius
Market
Largest folk crafts fair held in March.
Kaunas Old Town & Pažaislis Monastery
Region: Kaunas
Cultural heritage
17th-century Baroque monastery and green Nemunas riverside promenade.
Palanga Amber Museum
Region: Palanga
Museum
Amber collection displayed in renovated count''s palace facility.
Kernavė Archaeological Site
Region: Širvintos District
Cultural heritage
Lithuanian prehistoric to medieval settlement remains and defensive earthworks.
Europa Park
Region: Vilnius outskirts
Modern art
Outdoor sculpture park created at European center point.
Anykščiai Treetop Walkway
Region: Utena County
Nature
300m canopy walk and observation tower overlooking forest.
Suggested itineraries
World Heritage Highlights 7 Days
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Vilnius Old Town, Trakai Castle, Curonian Spit, Kernavė Site
Golden route exploring Old Town after capital arrival, lake castle and Karaite culture, Klaipėda via Nida stay, stopping at Kernavė on return.
Forest & Lake Outdoor 5 Days
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Aukštaitija National Park, Kayaking experience, Sauna, Countryside guesthouse
Vilnius departure to northeastern lake district. Enjoy nature with bicycle and kayak, savoring local home cooking.
Winter Christmas Market & Sauna 3 Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Vilnius Cathedral Square, Kaunas Light Festival, Traditional wooden sauna
December-exclusive city illuminations while experiencing ice hole dives at countryside firewood sauna.
Travel tips
- Carry light jacket even in summer as nights cool down.
- Pre-purchasing QR code tickets for public transport is cheaper.
- Ride-hailing apps Bolt and Uber more common and safer than taxis.
- Tap water potable but hard water, so some prefer mineral water.
- English widely spoken in cities, but simple Russian sometimes helpful in countryside.
- Restaurant service charges included, but 5-10% tip appreciated for good service.
- Alcohol sales restricted to 7-20:00. Sunday sales hours even shorter, note carefully.
- Hotels fill quickly during summer solstice week, book early.
- Prepare mosquito repellent in mosquito-heavy lake areas.
- Card payments more common than euro cash. Unmanned stores or vending machines may be contactless-only.
- Old Town cobblestones slippery, prepare comfortable shoes.
- Buy amber products from certified shops with certificates for assurance.