Trakai Tour: Lake Resort with a Gothic Insular Castle (+ boat trip)
Date: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 14:00 – 18:30
Duration: 4,5 hours
Price: 70 Eur
Price includes: transfer from and to Vilnius, entrance ticket to Trakai Castle, 1 hour boat trip, light snacks (2 “kibinai” with broth), guide.
Group size: a minimum group of 15 people must join the tour, otherwise the tour will be canceled and fee will be refunded.
Meeting point: lobby of Raddisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Booking deadline: until August 21, 2023. Late and onsite bookings will be possible only if a minimum group will gather until August 21, 2023.
Tour agenda:
14:00 – Departure from Radisson Blu Lietuva
15:00 – Guided excursion in Trakai castle
16:00 – Boat trip on the lake Galve with light snacks
17:00 – Short walk around the souvenir market by the lake
17:30 – Departure to Vilnius
18:30 – Arrival to Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Trakai – the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania – is a small town located about 28 km from Vilnius. Situated in a picturesque lakeside area it is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country. You’ll get an up-close look at Eastern Europe’s only insular castle and learn why it’s remained one of the most-visited historical sites in Lithuania. Lake Galve has 22 islands and one of them houses Trakai castle – you will get a chance to see it from the deck of a boat while enjoying a lovely summer breeze and tasting ‘kibinai’ (traditional pastries filled with meat and onion, popular with the Karaite ethnic minority).
Professional local guide will also provide you with the history of Karaites—a Turkish ethnic group that is the country’s smallest minority, with fewer than 300 members living in the nation. The tour concludes with a return trip to Vilnius.
Trakai Tour: Lake Resort with a Gothic Insular Castle
ATTENTION: Due to insufficient number of participants the tour was CANCELED.
Date: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 15:00 (not 14:30) – 18:30
Duration: 4 hours
Price: 50 Eur
Price includes: transfer from and to Vilnius, entrance ticket to Trakai Castle, guide.
Group size: a minimum group of 15 people must join the tour, otherwise the tour will be canceled and fee will be refunded.
Meeting point: lobby of Raddisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Booking deadline: until August 21, 2023. Late and onsite bookings will be possible only if a minimum group will gather until August 21, 2023.
Tour agenda:
15:00 – Departure from Radisson Blu Lietuva
16:00 – Guided excursion in Trakai castle
17:00 – Walk by the lake (free time)
17:30 – Departure to Vilnius
18:30 – Arrival to Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Trakai – the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania – is a small town located about 28 km from Vilnius. Situated in a picturesque lakeside area it is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country. You’ll get an up-close look at Eastern Europe’s only insular castle and learn why it’s remained one of the most-visited historical sites in Lithuania. Professional local guide will also provide you with the history of Karaites—a Turkish ethnic group that is the country’s smallest minority, with fewer than 300 members living in the nation. The tour concludes with a return trip to Vilnius.
Vilnius City Walking Tour
ATTENTION: Due to insufficient number of participants the Option 1 was CANCELED.
Date and time:
Option 1: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday), 14:00 – 17:00 – CANCELED
Option 2: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday), 15:30 – 18:30 (not 15:00 – 18:00)
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 20 Eur
Price includes: a guide and a wireless headset.
Group size: a minimum group of 15 people must join the tour, otherwise the tour will be canceled and fee will be refunded.
Meeting point: lobby of Raddisson Blu Hotel Lietuva.
Booking deadline: until August 21, 2023. Late and onsite bookings will be possible only if a minimum group will gather until August 21, 2023.
Vilnius – the city born from the legend of Iron Wolf, famous for unique variety of architectural heritage and European capital of culture in 2009, invites you to take part in a walking tour around the Old Town of Vilnius, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city is celebrating its 700th birthday this year, so it is livelier and more beautiful than ever!
Sites:
- Cathedral, the Cathedral Square
- Monument to Grand Duke Gediminas
- Grand Dukes Palace, Lower Castle
- Gediminas Tower of the Upper Castle
- Presidential Palace
- Vilnius University
- St. Michael‘s Church
- St. Anne‘s Church and Bernardines
- Town Hall and Town Hall Square
KGB Museum and Jewish Vilnius Walking Tour
Date: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 15:00 (not 14:30)-18:30
Duration: up to 3,5 hours
Price: 30 Eur
Price includes: ticket to the museum, a guide and a wireless headset.
Group size: a minimum group of 15 people must join the tour, otherwise the tour will be canceled and fee will be refunded.
Meeting point: lobby of Raddisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Booking deadline: until August 21, 2023. Late and onsite bookings will be possible only if a minimum group will gather until August 21, 2023.
Visit the KGB museum – a former KGB prison – where the crimes of the Soviet regime were planned and executed for almost fifty years. A modern exhibition will tell you more about the loss of Lithuania’s independence in the middle of the 20th century as well as repressions by Soviet authorities, and the self-sacrificing and persistent fight for independence.
After visiting the museum, a guide will take you to the oldest Jewish Quarter of Vilnius, former Jerusalem of Lithuania, telling the stories of Jewish lives, the site of former Great Synagogue and the place where once Gaon of Vilna lived. You will also discover:
- Vokiečių (German) street with its stumbling stones dedicated to people, who had perished during the Holocaust;
- Mėsinių (Butchers) street housing Jewish Cultural center and street information desks referring to the Vilna Jewish Community;
- Rūdininkų square (former the Big Ghetto) and the monument to the victims and fighters of the Vilna Ghetto. Ghetto gates, Judenrat, Jewish theatre and Ghetto hospital were also here.
- Choral Synagogue, the only surviving working house of worship of the Jewish community.
Vilnius University Ensemble and the Bell tower
ATTENTION: Due to insufficient number of participants the tour was CANCELED.
Date: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 15:00-18:00
Duration: up to 3 hours
Price: 28 Eur
Price includes: ticket to bell tower, a guide and a wireless headset.
Group size: a minimum group of 15 people must join the tour, otherwise the tour will be canceled and fee will be refunded.
Meeting point: lobby of Raddisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Booking deadline: until August 21, 2023. Late and onsite bookings will be possible only if a minimum group will gather until August 21, 2023.
Located in the heart of Vilnius Old Town, the architectural ensemble of the University Palace tells a story of almost 500 years of history, framed by the city’s four streets: the University (formerly Bishops’), St. John’s, Castle, and Skapo. The ensemble reflects the primary architectural styles in Lithuania: Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicism. The ensemble consists of 13 courtyards.
MO Museum
Date: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: any time from 13:00 to 18:00
Price: 11 Eur
Price includes: ticket to museum.
Group size: no minimum group required.
Tickets: the organizers do not offer this excursion as guided tour. The tickets shall be bought directly by participants at the museum.
We invite you to learn about Vilnius through the eyes of Ričardas Gavelis. Ričardas Gavelis – lithuanian prose writer, playwright, publicist, physicist. One of the most prominent representatives of Lithuanian postmodernism. The work is bold, provocative, making one rethink national and political identity. His book “Vilnius Poker” is regarded as one of the most important texts written about Vilnius.
Many people view this book as symbol of liberation from the Soviet era and an example of creative freedom. The collection of MO Museum and documentaries of various periods reveal the rebellious and silenced spirit of the era.
This 700th anniversary edition of the novel “Vilnius Poker” will be on display at the MO Museum. It will tell the story of the city of Vilnius from its past to its present, and examine its place in the world. The exhibition is a critical look at the city’s future, and will be visualized in a way that is still relevant today.
Lithuanian Beer Tasting
ATTENTION: Due to insufficient number of participants the tour was CANCELED.
Date: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 17:00-18:00
Duration: 1 hour
Price: 50 Eur
Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price includes: brewing stories, tasting of 4 different beer styles with typical Lithuanian snacks.
Group size: a minimum group of 15 people must join the tour, otherwise the tour will be canceled and fee will be refunded.
Meeting point: Bar “Alaus biblioteka” (bar “Beer library”), Traku str. 4, Vilnius.
Booking deadline: until August 21, 2023. Late and onsite bookings will be possible only if a minimum group will gather until August 21, 2023.
Did you know, that Lithuania has a rich tradition of beer brewing dating back to the 11th century? Of the approximately 80 breweries found throughout the country, up to 70 of them produce beers in styles unknown to the rest of the world. The result is a collection of interesting flavours and some beer types that you may never have heard of. Join this tasting tour and discover why Lithuanian beer is so unique.
Lithuanian Sauna Experience
ATTENTION: Due to insufficient number of participants the tour was CANCELED.
Date: September 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 13:00-18:30
Sauna location: Dragonfly land
Duration: 5,5 hours
Price: 90 Eur
Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price includes: transfer from and to Vilnius, 3-4 hours of sauna rituals, professional sauna master, herbal tea and light snacks.
Group size: a minimum group of 15 people must join the tour, otherwise the tour will be canceled and fee will be refunded.
Meeting point: lobby of Raddisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Booking deadline: until August 21, 2023. Late and onsite bookings will be possible only if a minimum group will gather until August 21, 2023.
It may not have occurred to you that a sauna is as sacred for Lithuanians as it is for Finns. Lithuanian sauna masters have long-lasting traditions and use only natural materials such as plants, honey and amber for the health rituals involved.
Take part in this tour and discover Lithuanian sauna traditions at its best! The professional Sauna Master will guide you through special spa rituals. There will be the first steam ritual, aromatherapy with amazing scents of Lithuanian trees and flowers, a salt scrub, whisking with whisks made of birch, oak, fir, linden, maple and other trees, and, finally, peeling with Lithuanian honey.