2009.03.22-2009.03.27
Day 1 (22nd of March)
Arrival to Vilnius. The representative of «Vilnius Travel Service» and the guide will meet the tourist at the airport.
Transfer to the restaurant «Trakų Dvarkiemis» for breakfast. (on the way to Trakai -30 km).
Excursion To Trakai castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. It is the only castle of this kind in Eastern Europe. Trakai castle – one of the largest medieval defensive constructions in Lithuania, it occupies around 1.8 hectares territory. To get in to the fortress, visitors must pass through two wooden bridges. The Duke castle, surrounded by thick fortress wall with the defensive towers is the center of the architectural ensemble. Today here is found a museum, whose exposure covers period from the earliest times to the middle of 20 centuries. On the exhibition is represented authentic furniture, dishes, articles made from the glass and the bone, the press, hunting trophies and archaeological findings, discovered during excavations. After excursion:
14:00
Visit the factory of chocolate – taking part in the production of chocolate: melting the chocolate, prepare small molds before making the chocolate visitors can try “material” and learn about the history of manufacture. While chocolate is crystallizing, will be demonstrated the production of truffles or another chocolate made by hand. As soon as chocolate thickens solemnly declares the tasting of the freshest chocolate. That you will not eat you will take it home.
Arrival to the hotel. Check-in. Free time.
19:00 dinner will be served in the hotel.
Day 2 (23rd of March)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Cathedral .
Pedestrian excursion around the Old city of Vilnius.You will hear legends, connected with the appearance of city, will see one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe, unique ensemble of St Anne’s and Bernardines’ Churches, you will walk through ancient alleys of the city, will visit Town Hall. Also you will visit Gates of Dawn which are one of the symbols of Vilnius. Mother of Compassion painting is the only one miraculous image in Lithuania that is so widely renowned for its healing power. Gates of Dawn – Holy Virgin is considered a symbol of harmony. People of different nationalities worship her.
Excursion to the museum of amber. Lunch. Free time. Back to the hotel.
Diner at 19:00
Day 3 (24th of March)
Breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant.
09:00 – 17:.00 Excursion to Kaunas. (100 km)
Kaunas – the second largest city of Lithuania, which is located on the confluence of two rivers: Neris and Nemunas. Kaunas very ancient city was based in 1362 - this is the second capital of Lithuania. City is famous by its medieval area; here tourists will see the town hall, which is called “white swan”, which is admired by all European architectural styles. Also they will see the house Of Thunder - one of the most original structures of late Gothic styles in Lithuania. You will see the cathedral church of St Peter and Pavel. Contemporary Street of Kaunas is Laisves avenue. This street is called “small Paris” with its comfortable small shops and cafes. The length of this street is approximately 2 km, and the splendid church completes the panorama. This church was built at the beginning of 20 century according to the project of Benoits. (Now St Michael the Archangel Church). Čiurlionis museum is very famous in Kaunas. Many tourists from East and West arrive here to admire paintings of this great artist and composer. Also here is located famous Devil museum, which is known in the entire world. Visit to museums.
Lunch in Kaunas in the restaurant "Bernelių užeiga“
Return to Vilnius.
Dinner in the hotel at 19:00.
Day 4 (25th of March)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Visit to Lithuania‘s National museum www.lnm.lt (2 -2,5 hours)
This museum - the largest in the country depository of historical cultural heritage. In its branches are exposed the largest and unique archaelogical findings, historical heritage. From the closed court of this museum the funicular will lift you up to Gediminas mountain. The museum has 5 unique divisions: archaeology, history, numsmatics, iconography and ethnography. In the museum is more than 800000 exhibits: different pictures, icons, dishes, the instrument of labor, adornment, medals, clothing, different coins, weapons, documents and much more. Here you can learn about the history of Lithuania. The national museum of Lithuania is unique. But uniqueness consists in fact, that all exhibits in museum are authentic.
Lunch.
The park‘s theme - hospitable and exotic atmosphere and the Polynesian islands mood, which is called the last paradise on earth. This atmosphere remains in all park‘s accomodations. The moods of Polynesian islands reflect decorations different characteristic for this culture: Tiki sculptures - god of stone and South seas tree, totems, masks, tambourines, panels, military boats and other elements. Artists from Lithuania and foreign countries created decorations with authentic materials and procedures. Transfer to hotel. Lunch in the hotel.
Day 5 (26 th of March)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to Anykščiai (111 km). Visit the railroad museum. In Anykščiai is preserved complex of narrow gauge railroad - restored buildings of centenary station, rails, cobblestone bridge, the steel bridge of 96 m length through Šventoji river, roadbed, passages of water. The popularity of the museum grows. Afterwards they will horses museum.
In the museum the are exhibits, which is reflecting the horse value in the history of Lithuania‘s economy and culture. In the museum there are living exhibits – horses, which are looked after by Anykščių agricultural school. After the visit of Horse museum will we invite children and adult to bake and to eat the Lithuanian bread in the estate. You will hear the history of bread. Later you could bake the bread.
Departure to Vilnius. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 6 (27th of March)
Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out from the hotel.
Transfer to the Shopping hall „Akropolis“. Here you can find many cafes, shops and places of entertainment.
Lunch
Transfer to the airport. Departure home.
Prices in Euro for 1 person if group is of 20 persons (2 persons for free) or if group is of 30 persons (3 persons free of charge)
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20+2 free FB
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1/2 DBL
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340,00 €
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SNGL
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433,00 €
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30+3 free FB
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1/2 DBL
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307,00 €
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SNGL
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400,00 €
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Prices in Euro for 1 person if group is of 20 persons (2 persons for free) or if group is of 30 persons (3 persons free of charge)
Accomodation 2* hotel VELGA
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Velga 2*
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20+2free
FB
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1/2 DBL or 1/3 trpl
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334,00 €
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Velga 2*
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30+3free
FB
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1/2 DBL or 1/3 trpl
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290,00 €
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The price includes:
Accomodation in hotel 5 nights
6 breakfast
Guide services for 6 days ( Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas, Anykščiai)
5 lunches
5 dinners
Guide and entrance fees to National museum
Entrance fee to chocolate factory (production, degustation)
Entrance fee to Trakai castle
Entrance fee to Museums in Kaunas – „Čiurlionis“, „Devils“
Entrence fee to „Railroad“ museum
Entrance fee to Horses museum
Production of bread and lunch in country house in Anykščiai
Transport service by the program
For more information please contact: „VilniusTravelService», tour operator
Vilnius, Jasinskio 4-15
Tel + 370 5 249 65 07, Faks +370 5 249 65 52
Vilnius Travel Service – correct choice and unforgetable impressions about Lithuania!
