12 days in Lithuania Itinerary

The capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, boasts an impressive medieval quarter--one of the continent's largest and a World Heritage Site with almost 2,000 historical buildings.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vilnius: Trakai (Trakai Island Castle Museum & Chapel of St. John Nepomuk). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Gediminas Castle Tower, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, take a stroll through Vilnius Old Town, and take in the awesome beauty at Hill of Three Crosses.

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San Francisco, USA to Vilnius is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern European Time (EET) is 10 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in November, you will find days in Vilnius are cooler (40°F), and nights are little chillier (33°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Kaunas.

Situated between the Neris and Nemunas rivers, Kaunas is known for its old town, which, though smaller than the capital's, is in much better condition.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Ninth Fort, then wander the streets of Old Town Kaunas, and then explore the historical opulence of Kaunas Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Laisves aleja (Liberty Boulevard), examine the collection at National M. K. Ciurlionis Art Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Pazaislis Monastery, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Traveling by train from Vilnius to Kaunas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Kaunas are 41°F, while nighttime lows are 34°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Klaipeda.

Lithuania's third-largest city, Klaipeda, sits as a seaport and cruise stop with a wealth of museums and medieval sites.

On the 9th (Sat), head outdoors with Raganu Kalnas (Hill of Witches) and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Curonian Spit National Park. On the 10th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Klaipeda Old City, appreciate the history behind Laukinis Vyras, appreciate the history behind Sculpture The Kiss (Bucinys), then pause for some photo ops at Monument in Honor of the Millennium of Lithuania, then examine the collection at Lithuanian Sea Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Jacob Apostle.

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You can drive from Kaunas to Klaipeda in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 44°F in November, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Siauliai.

Šiauliai is the fourth largest city in Lithuania, with a population of 133,900. On the 11th (Mon), examine the collection at Siauliai Ausros Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at St. George's Church, see the interesting displays at Ruta Sokolado Muziejus, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hill of Crosses - Kryziu Kalnas, and finally examine the collection at The Angel Museum.

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Traveling by train from Klaipeda to Siauliai takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Siauliai can reach 41°F, while at night they dip to 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to drive to Ignalina.

Ignalina is a city in eastern Lithuania, famous for the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in nearby Visaginas. On the 12th (Tue), make a trip to Sculpture for Ignas and Lina, explore the striking landscape at Ladakalnis, and then get engrossed in the history at Museum of Ancient Beekeeping.

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Getting from Siauliai to Ignalina by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.