A TASTE OF LITHUANIAN NATURE TOUR

6 days / 5 nights

Get the feel of Lithuania’s nature, enjoy tranquility, and experience the country’s past history in the ambience of woods, beautiful scenery, rural architecture where nature and architecture complement each other perfectly. East and South Lithuania is famous for its lakes and untamed, natural forests, authentic villages, impressive Lithuanian history and friendly local people.

Day 1: After your arrival to Vilnius and arranging your hotel accommodation; the afternoon city tour shows the major attractions of the Old Town: Vilnius Cathedral, St. Anne’s Church, Gate of Dawn with its miraculous icon of The Virgin Mary, Vilnius University, and a private Amber Gallery.

Day 2: A day trip to the Aukstaitija National Park located in the north east of Vilnius is a region of lakes, forests and rich wildlife. Visit the 19^th century wooden church, ancient ethnographic village of Suminai, a unique bee-keeping museum, enjoy a lovely view of the countryside from Ladakalnis Hill.

Day 3: Today’s sightseeing shows two ancient capitals of Lithuania. First we drive to Trakai, a picturesque lake region 28 km from Vilnius and visit the 15^th century red brick Castle on an island, once a residence of Lithuanian Grand Dukes.
In the afternoon we continue on to Kernave, an ancient settlement of our forefathers testifying to the country’s 13^th-14^th century history, now an archeological and historical reserve located in the scenic Pajauta Valley known among the locals as “Lithuanian Troy”. An impressive landscape, rich history, valuable archaeological treasures have put Kernave Archaeological Site on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List.

Day 4: Today we depart to Dzukija National Park, one of the largest parks in Lithuania, located south east of Vilnius. Zackagiris (Zacka Forest) nature path winds through a picturesque area embracing ethnographic villages that have been declared ethno cultural reserves, landscape reserves, wind-swept sand dunes, the Skroblus Reserve in the conservation zone of the park and Cepkeliai Marsh, the largest wildlife sanctuary in Lithuania. Early evening we return to Vilnius.

Day 5: A morning tour to the European Sculpture Park located on the outskirts of Vilnius. The outdoor museum exhibits sculptures created by artists from Japan, the USA, Ireland, Great Britain, Greece, and many other countries of the world.
The afternoon is free to explore Vilnius independently, walk in the parks, stroll along the streets of the Old Town, visit cozy courtyards or the many souvenir shops for amber, linen and locally made handicrafts which are inexpensive and will add pleasant mementoes of your visit.

Day 6: Departure