Jim's 4x Capital Fridays Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas and Kernavė
About the tour
A historical small-group tour from Vilnius to Trakai, Kaunas & Kernavė. Each of these capitals, however brief (Trakai told to be less than a decade) has a story to tell - from the ancient hill fort of Kernavė to the interwar capital of Kaunas. Throughout this journey I will share the broad brush as well as pivotal moments which have shaped the beloved nation of Lithuania I now call home with my wife and son. I will also be playing songs, from eurovision to chants of the forest by the fire. After a drive through the UNESCO old town and central business district of Vilnius, we will stop in the Soviet neighbourhood of Karoliniškės for a coffee (included). Our next stop is Trakai and the beautiful island castle where you can try a traditional Kibinai pastry (included). Kaunas will be 2 hours either together or solo, as you wish - you can also join me for lunch. We will take 30 minutes at the ninth fort victims of fascism monument on the way back. Finally we have 60 mins in Kernavė!
Included
- Stop at Baltic Brew in the Karoliniškės Soviet neighbourhood for a hot drink!
- Bottled water
- Kibinai of your choice in Trakai - Lamb, Chicken, Pork or Cottage Cheese and Spinnach!
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food is at your own expense.
- Castle in Trakai or castle/museums in Kaunas.
Participant age
- Adults 17–99 m.
Itinerary
- 1Maironio g. 8, Vilnius
Drive through the melting pot of Vilnius, first the UNESCO World-Heritage site Old Town and then the towering steel of the Central Business District.
Pass by without stopping - 2
Quick 10-minute coffee stop at Baltic Brew in the heart of the Karoliniškės Soviet blocks.
10 min - 3Trakai
Drive to Trakai covering the medieval history of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy, Crusades and a Union with Poland.
Pass by without stopping - 4Budos, Trakai
Stop at the Hill of Angels, built in 2009 as a site of spirituality and devotion.
15 min - 5KaraimU G. 43C, Trakai
Explore the Karaim heritage in Trakai and option to see the castle island.
60 minBilietas neįskaičiuotas - 6Pilies g. 17, Kaunas
Enjoy 2 hours in Kaunas at your own pace. We will park just outside the castle and you will have the option to meet again for lunch with me after 1 hour or to simply rendezvous back at the vehicle. Recommendations made.
120 minBilietas neįskaičiuotas - 7
Short drive and stop at the Monument to Commemorate the Victims of Nazism. Brutalist style and unveiled in 1984.
30 min - 8Kernave
Drive to Kernavė and teleport back to the prehistoric times when Lithuania was but dense forests, rivers and swamps.
Pass by without stopping - 9Kernave
Explore the hillforts of Kernavė UNESCO Archaeological site and the open air museum of medieval homesteads.
90 min - 10Kaunas County
Drive to Kaunas, and fast forward to the 20th century as we head to the interwar capital.
Pass by without stopping
Atšaukimo politika
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Papildoma informacija
- • Service animals allowed
- • Public transportation options are available nearby
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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