Top Lithuania Day Trips

Spend a day exploring the Curonian Spit, a 99-kilometer sand-dune peninsula between Lithuania and Russia, separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Join a 6-hour group tour from Klaipeda with a local guide to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the impressive Nida sand dunes, visit charming fishing villages, and discover the region’s unique landscapes. Learn about the Curonians and their traditions while travelling in a small, comfortable group. Plan: 1. Start in Klaipeda (cruise ship terminal) 2. Ferry to the Curonian Spit 3. Amber Bay 4. Hill of Witches 5. Cormorant colony 6. Nida Dunes & Sundial 7. Nida promenade 8. Nida beach 9. Return to Klaipeda 10. Klaipeda Old Town overview 11. End at the cruise ship terminal

Explore Lithuania’s rich heritage on this 5-hour small-group sightseeing tour to Paneriai Memorial Park and Trakai Castle from Vilnius. Visit the Paneriai Memorial Park with a guide and gain insight into Lithuania’s World War II history. Enjoy panoramic countryside views on route to Trakai, home to the imposing Trakai Island Castle. Take a guided tour of the castle and learn of its role as Lithuania’s military and political center. Admire ancient treasures from the country’s colorful history in the museum and enjoy free time to explore before returning to Vilnius.

Spend a day exploring the Curonian Spit, a 99-kilometer sand-dune peninsula between Lithuania and Russia, separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Join a full-day tour from Klaipeda with a local guide to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See impressive sand dunes, visit charming fishing villages, and discover the region’s unique landscapes. Learn about the Curonians, their traditions, and taste local smoked fish while traveling in a small, comfortable group. Plan: 1. 9:30 Start in Klaipeda (DFDS Terminal) 2. Ferry to the Curonian Spit 3. Amber Bay (historic amber mining site) 4. Hill of Witches 5. Cormorant colony 6. The Dead Dunes 7. Russian–Lithuanian border (Lithuanian part) 8. Nida Dunes & Sun Clock 9. Smoked fish lunch at the local fish restaurant 10. Boat trip in the Curonian Lagoon (April 18 – October 18, for groups of 4+) 11. Nida promenade 12. Thomas Mann Museum 13. Nida beach 14. Return to Klaipėda 15. Klaipėda overview 16. 18:10 End at DFDS terminal

Discover the religious, cultural, and political significance of one of Lithuania’s most sacred sites—the Hill of Crosses—on this full-day tour from Vilnius. Admire the hundreds of crosses that cover the hillside, learn about the UNESCO-listed tradition of cross making, and explore the Great Battle District to hear more about Lithuania’s fight for independence.

Get an overview of Soviet rule in Vilnius during this 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour of the Lithuanian capital. See highlights such as Lukiškių Square, the Gediminas Monument, and the former KGB headquarters while listening to your guide's commentary on what life was like there under Soviet rule. You'll also see famous Soviet-era buildings, including the former Palace of Concerts and Sport, Opera and Ballet Theatre, and the House of Scientists.

If you don’t know the history behind the Jewish quarter of Lithuania’s capital city, you could miss out on a lot while exploring on your own. Opt instead to travel with a guide during this Vilnius Jewish cultural tour, and listen to stories from WWII. Walk on foot through the former Jewish quarter, including entrance to the Vilnius Choral Synagogue, and gain a better understanding for the significance of this area.

The Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace are two of Lithuania’s highlights on the way to Riga, but it can be tricky to tick off both without a car. On this full-day private tour, enjoy a one-way transfer from your Vilnius hotel to Riga, with stops at both attractions. Learn about the history of Lithuania and Latvia from your driver and pause at The Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace before finishing your day in Riga.

Make the most of your time in Vilnius with a full-day tour of the top landmarks outside the city, including the Paneriai Holocaust Memorial, Trakai Island and its castle on a lake, Kernave, the first capital of Lithuania and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t forget your camera: This tour features panoramic views of the countryside and Lithuania’s natural landscape. Round-trip hotel transport is included for your convenience.

Explore the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, the archaeological site of Kernave, and the historic city of Trakai on this full-day tour from Vilnius. After taking in the highlights of Vilnius’ UNESCO-listed Old Town, continue to see the ancient hill forts of Kernave, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, visit the island castle of Trakai, set sail on a cruise around the lake (optional), and tuck into a traditional Lithuanian lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Vilnius with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Vilnius International Airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence. Transport is by private, climate-controlled vehicle.

Spend the day away from the bustling city to explore two important Lithuanian towns. First visit the UNESCO-listed forts of Kernave, the first Lithuanian capital. Next, head on to the beautiful 15th-century island castle of Trakai.

Take in the sights of Palanga and visit its famous Amber Museum on this full-day private tour of the Baltic resort town. You’ll learn all about the formation and history of amber while viewing the museum’s impressive collection of the Baltic gem. Afterwards, enjoy the surrounding botanical garden and visit some of the city’s historic landmarks. Round-trip transfer from Klaipeda, including pickup directly from select hotels, makes this an easy day trip.

Focus on the culture and nature of Lithuania during this full-day private tour to Kaunas Rumsiskes and the Pazaislis Monastery from Vilnius. This multi-stop tour is made easy with round-trip transportation, which eliminates the need for a rental car. Learn about the ethnographic regions of Lithuania at the Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum, take a deep dive into the country's history while touring Kaunas, and learn about religious history at the Pazaislis Monastery.

Visit the mysterious Siauliai Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace on a full-day, private tour from Vilnius to sites in both Lithuania and Latvia. Choosing a private tour gives you the flexibility to see each destination at your own pace without being limited by a group schedule; take your time to walk, take photos, and explore before returning to the city.

Discover the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and the medieval Trakai Castle—both UNESCO World Heritage sites—on this full-day tour. See the Gate of Dawn, St Anne’s Church, and Cathedral Square on a guided tour of Vilnius; visit the Paneriai memorial Museum; and explore the fairy-tale castle of Trakai, on the shores of Lake Galvė.

The main attraction of the tour is Cold War Museum near Plateliai. Cold War Museum is located in the former Soviet Union`s complex of ballistic missile silo launch. Since 1963 up to 1978, there had been deployed four medium- range ballistic missiles SS-4, armed with 2-megaton power thermonuclear warheads. These missiles, together with the nearby terrestrial platforms of analogue missile launching, had created a common Soviet nuclear armament group in Lithuania, which was able to destroy all the Europe.

Feel cradled in a unique interplay of mysterious travelling dunes, green pastures, pine-tree forests and fantastic sea views of Klaipeda. Walk on 'Hills of Witches' and get an insight into writing compelling stories at a Noble prize-winning (Thomas Mann) author's home. Explore the villages of Juodkrante and Nida. See the Great Parnidis Dune and the Dead dunes near the fishermen village of Pervalka. Also, marvel at the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

This is a private tour for individual travellers, families, group of friends or couples. Enjoy a full day tour with your private guide visiting unique saint place Hill of Crosses. Be your own boss on selected excursion with plenty of time for pictures, stops for coffee and lunch.

In 1939, when officials in Kremlin were drawing borders around the Vilnius region that was to be returned to Lithuania, Stalin's pipe was lain on the map. Everyone was to scared to move it away, so they simply drew the line around the pipe. We are offering an enjoyable day tour from Vilnius to the isthmus surrounded by the Belarus border. Unique region of Lithuania frozen in time. Beautiful nature, castles, mounts, old churches, nature landmarks and border secured zone is waiting us during a day adventure to the forgotten corner of Europe.

Venture north of Vilnius to explore eastern Lithuania and discover many interesting points in the country. Visit the Geographical Center of Europe in Purnuskes, the Ethno-Cosmology Museum which relates man to the cosmic world, Labanoras National Park, the Museum of Ancient Beekeeping in Stripeikiai, and much more. This tour is a great opportunity to learn more about Lithuania’s natural landmarks, history, and culture.

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!

Venture outside the city limits of Vilnius to explore some key landmarks in the surrounding areas. This full-day private tour visits the Paneriai Holocaust Memorial Park, the picturesque Trakai Island Castle, and the second largest Lithuanian city of Kaunas, home to the Pazaislis Monastery. This tour gives visitors a deeper understanding of Lithuania’s rich history and culture from various important eras.

Follow the route of Pope John Paul II's pilgrimage in Latvia in 1993 on this private tour. Immerse yourself in the religious traditions and history of Lithuania by visiting the country's most sacred sites, such as the Shrine of Our Lady of Siluva, Tytuvenai, and the Hill of Crosses. Round-trip transportation means you can skip the hassle of renting a car, instead focusing on the scenery and your guide's insightful narration.