14 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Gediminas Castle Tower and KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus). Get some cultural insight at Gate of Dawn and Tsekh Vilnius. Step out of Vilnius to go to Trakai and see Trakai Island Castle Museum, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Hill of Three Crosses, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, take a stroll through Uzupis, and pause for some serene contemplation at Vilniaus staciatikiu Sventosios Dvasios vienuolynas.

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Istanbul, Turkey to Vilnius is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Turkey Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In October, Vilnius is colder than Istanbul - with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Druskininkai.

Near the borders of Belarus and Poland, Druskininkai serves as Lithuania's premiere spa town.

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You can drive from Vilnius to Druskininkai in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Vilnius to Druskininkai, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Head to Akropolis and Jaukus Namaifor some retail therapy. Museum-lovers will appreciate Sugihara House and Atomic KGB Bunker. There's much more to do: make a trip to Ninth Fort, take a stroll through Old Town, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, and learn about all things military at Vytautas the Great War Museum.

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Getting from Druskininkai to Kaunas by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in October, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Siauliai.

Šiauliai is the fourth largest city in Lithuania, with a population of 133,900. To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Siauliai visit planning app.

Traveling by car from Kaunas to Siauliai takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. On the 19th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Vilnius.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Presidential Palace, then see the interesting displays at Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church (Sv. Mykolo Baznycia), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Casimir.

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Getting from Siauliai to Vilnius by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.