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I wanted to send you an email thanking you for the great trip planning 
to Lithuania that you did for me, my mother and my Aunt. The trip was 
seamless, the driver (TV) was exceptional and the two tour guides were 
informative, caring and entertaining. We will definitely recommend you 
to our friends! Good luck with your business. And thank you for 
scheduling such a perfect tour of the beautiful land of Lithuania.

Best Regards,
Laura Huntley, 29 July - 08 August, 2005

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Guaranteed Departure Escorted Tour

10 days / 9 nights

Departures for 2010 : May 21 , June 11 , July 02 , July 30 ,September 03

Day 1

Friday

(D)

Arrival in Vilnius. Transfer to hotel.

Welcome dinner at the national Lithuanian cuisine restaurant, where you will meet members of your group and your escort guide.

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Day 2

Saturday

Full day to explore Historic Vilnius. Tour of Historical Old Town of Vilnius by car and on foot: Vilnius Cathedral and its square, Gediminas Castle, the University campus, Pilies street with the 16-18th century historical and architectural monuments, Gothic corner of Vilnius with St Anne's and Bernardine churches, the former Town Hall square, the Gates of Dawn with a miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, the 17th century Baroque church of St Peter and Paul. Visit to KGB museum.

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Day 3

Sunday

(L)

Day in 2 ancient Lithuanian Capitals. Drive to Trakai (28 km ) - the ancient capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the 15th century Insular Trakai Castle, housing an exhibition on prehistoric findings and the 17-18th century applied art, the way of life of the Lithuanian Grand Dukes and the Karaites, brought to Lithuania from the Crimea. Lunch in the restaurant with charming Castle view. Later - visit to ancient capital of Lithuania Kernave - in Kernave you will be able to climb 5 mounds and enjoy a superb breath-taking view of the river valley graced by the bends of the river Neris. Back to Vilnius for free Sunday afternoon.

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Day 4

Monday

(L)

Day in the tranquillity of unspoiled nature & past. Visit to Dzukija National Park located in Southern part of Lithuania, famous for wild forests, mushrooms and berries, authentic villages and friendliness of local people. You will visit ethnographic village and get acquainted with the lifestyle of locals. There you’ll learn how to cook Lithuanian bread or national Lithuanian dish - Zeppelins, and willl have a lunch here. Later visit to Gruto Parkas – an outdoor museum of notorious Soviet political figures.
After relax and stay for overnight in charming spa town Druskininkai. Enjoy yourself at spa or water amusement park.

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Day 5

Tuesday

Morning drive to Kaunas. Proceed to Rumsiskes – unique open air country life museum, depicting the 18-19th century architecture, traditions, crafts and the way of life of different ethnographic regions of the country.
Later sightseeing tour of Kaunas Old Town, - second largest city and the capital of Lithuania between the World Wars. The tour includes: the Old Town of Kaunas with its St George's church, castle ruins, Theological seminary, the Town Hall Square, the Jesuit church, the Cathedral, the Church of Vytautas and the Perkunas House. Visit Ciurlionis Art Museum. Later visit to Convent of Pazaislis – famous for its architecture and wonderworking icon of Virgin Mary. Overnight in Kaunas.

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Day 6

Wednesday

Drive to t seaside by Panemune castle road with few stops and lunch along the way. Sightseeing tour of Klaipeda - Lithuania's third biggest city - a historic seaport and resort. Old Town of Klaipeda with the Theatre square and the statue of a girl Ann from Tharau, numerous old streets and buildings, Linden street with the old post-office, Mazvydas Sculpture Park. Overnight in Klaipeda.

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Day 7

Thursday

Full day visit to the Curonian Spit. Morning ferry to Neringa - visit to Juodkrante, climb the Hill of Witches decorated with numerous wooden sculptures based on Lithuanian legends and folk tales. Stop at a bird sanctuary. Further drive to Nida (30 km), a small old fishermen village famous for its majestic seashore sand dunes, Thomas Mann's summerhouse, neo-gothic church and old ethnographic cemetery. Drive for overnight to Palanga.

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Day 8

Friday

(L)

Morning sightseeing of Palanga offers a visit to the Amber Museum which houses very rich amber collection, a walk in the Botanical Park of Palanga with Birute's Hill - a 22-metre-high dune, the central street full of souvenir shops, open-air cafes, and leading to the beach and the pier. Lunch at the retaurant "HBH Juozo alus". In the evening - free time to enjoy resort life and beautiful sunset. Overnight in Palanga.

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Day 9

Saturday

(L, D)

Drive to Vilnius with visit to the holy site of Catholic Pilgrimage – The Hill of Crosses. Lunch. Arrive Vilnius, free afternoon for independent activities, last minute shoping etc. Farewell dinner with life folklore music.

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Day 10

Sunday

End of Tour

Transfer to airport for flight home.



Package price: 1300 Eur / per person in DBL room ( 250 Eur / SGL room supplement )

 

Package includes :

· Accommodation : 4 nights in Vilnius, 1 night in Druskininkai, 1 night in Kaunas, 1 night in Klaipeda, 2 nights in Palanga;

· 9 Buffet breakfasts & 4 lunches ;

· Welcome and Farewell dinners ;

· Sightseeing as per itinerary ;

· Arrival and departure transfers;

· Car / coach and guides services ;

· Entrance fees ;

· Information package

Hotels: centrally located, superior class

 

Optional services : Pre/post tour accomodation at special prices.

 

One full day may be set up for roots research

 

Abrevations : D - dinner, L – lunch

 

Special prices for tour operators!

All tour dates are fixed to suit traditional cultural events in Lithuania :

May: Annual International Folk Festival “Skamba Skamba Kankliai”
June: 8 th Vilnius Festival with its numerous classical music concerts
July: Crowning of King Mindaugas – State Day Celebrations, Live Archaeology days in Kernave.
August: St.Christofer music festival
Sept: Capital days with Vilnius Jazz festival, city carnival, fair in old town

Departures for 2010 : May 21 , June 11 , July 02 , July 30 ,September 03

 

 

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Prepaid Individual Transfer: AVIS - MOST FAVOURABLE MINILEASE CONDITIONS & PRICES
  no trouble with money exchange upon arrival,
 
no need to take care of taxi  search, no language problems
!

The driver will wait for you at arrival hall with your name on the card, will help you with luggage and will safely transfer you to agreed place.
One way transfer price 25 Euro per car only! Please fill in the  Transfer Reservation Form and we will contact you within 24 business hours with confirmation.

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