Jim's 4x Capital Fridays Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas and Kernavė

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 9 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Tour Lithuania

Ages: Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Stop at Baltic Brew in the Karoliniškės Soviet neighbourhood for a hot drink!
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks: Kibinai of your choice in Trakai - Lamb, Chicken, Pork or Cottage Cheese and Spinnach!
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Meals: Food is at your own expense.
Not included: Admission fees: Castle in Trakai or castle/museums in Kaunas.

Itinerary

St. Anne's Church

Passing by

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.
Stop 2

10 min

Quick 10-minute coffee stop at Baltic Brew in the heart of the Karoliniškės Soviet blocks.
Trakai

Passing by

Drive to Trakai covering the medieval history of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy, Crusades and a Union with Poland.
Angelu Kalva

15 min

Stop at the Hill of Angels, built in 2009 as a site of spirituality and devotion.
Trakai Island Castle Museum

one hour Admission not included

Explore the Karaim heritage in Trakai and option to see the castle island.
Kaunas Castle

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Stop 7

30 min

Short drive and stop at the Monument to Commemorate the Victims of Nazism. Brutalist style and unveiled in 1984.
Kernave

Passing by

Drive to Kernavė and teleport back to the prehistoric times when Lithuania was but dense forests, rivers and swamps.
Kernave Mounds

1 h 30 min

Explore the hillforts of Kernavė UNESCO Archaeological site and the open air museum of medieval homesteads.
Kaunas County

Passing by

Drive to Kaunas, and fast forward to the 20th century as we head to the interwar capital.