Lithuania Countryside Experience Linen Forbidden Books Nature
About the tour
Discover the authentic spirit of rural Lithuania on a unique countryside day tour that blends heritage, nature, and rare cultural stories. This experience takes you beyond the usual tourist routes to explore the rich traditions of linen production at the Linen Museum, where travelers learn about centuries-old craftsmanship and take part in an engaging educational program. You’ll also encounter the majestic European bison (žubr), one of Europe’s rarest and most impressive wild animals, in its natural habitat. Dive into Lithuania’s fascinating resistance history at the Book Smugglers Museum, uncovering the powerful story of those who secretly transported Lithuanian books during the press ban period. The journey is crowned with breathtaking landscapes at the observation tower in Krekenava Regional Park Observation Tower, offering panoramic views over the protected valleys and forests of Krekenava Regional Park.
Included
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Entrance tickets to book smugllers museum paid at the property
- Entrance tickets to linen museum paid at the property
Participant age
- Travelers 0–120 years
Itinerary
- 1
Pick up from Vilnius where we will take Vilnius-Riga highway to our first destination.
90 min - 2
Climb 125 steps to the observation deck of Krekenava Regional Park Observation Tower, which is 25 metres high
40 min - 3
This is the only museum in Lithuania and around the world about the book smuggling
90 minTicket not included - 4Stultiskiai, Panevezys
The museum exhibition was opened in Stultiškės windmill in 1996. The windmill dates back to 1880. Learn about a linen and famous experimental farm in all Soviet Union that was found in 1965 in Upyte.
90 minTicket not included - 5Eriskiai
Pašiliai Auroch Paddock is a home to the European bisons that are enlisted in both the Lithuanian and international Red List of Threatened Species
60 minTicket not included - 6
Upyte hillfort and it legend about Mr. Cicinskas. Once there his palace was standing and its fate.
30 min - 7
We will stop at 15th century Naujamiestis Karaim cemetery surrounded by the beautiful pine tree forest. We will learn about the Karaim origins, religion and Naujamiestis a small town that was known as Karaim New Town. We will have a short stop for snacks.
90 min - 8
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional information
- • Public transportation options are available nearby
- • Specialized infant seats are available
- • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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