5-Day Essentials of Lithuania

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In the morning, you'll take a private tour of Vilnius Old town and Uzupis. Then, in the afternoon, you'll go on a half-day trip to Trakai. You will be guided through the main sights of Vilnius Old Town and give some background to Lithuania's history and culture. Vilnius is known for its more than 1,200 medieval buildings and 48 churches. This is a full day dedicated to introducing you to the history of the city and the country.

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On your way to Kaunas, you'll visit the Rumsiskes open-air museum, and then, you'll take a Kaunas city tour to learn a little about this beautiful city. You will start with the castle and the Old Town that are reminiscent of medieval days and then, walk to the centre, where the modern history of Kaunas starts. You will admire its old and modern architecture and find out why it was selected to be included in the UNESCO world's heritage list. Your arrival in Klaipeda will be in the evening.

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Today, you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Curonian Spit, a beautiful coastal stretch, before you make your way to the sacred Hill of Crosses on the way back to Vilnius. The Curonian Spit Peninsula has suffered over the years due to harsh winds and the battering of waves, however, due to great human efforts, complete erosion of the peninsula has been combatted.