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7-Nights Lithuania & Latvia: Vilnius to Riga

Price: $4,545 - # of Days: 7 days
In the Baltics’ rural traditions, undiscovered history and modern outlook are an enticing blend. Sea, sky, and sand: the universe is reduced to three elements as you survey the Bay of Amber and the 60-mile sweep of dunes at Curonian Spit. Whistling winds, waving grasses, and a boardwalk tha...

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10-Nights Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia: Enchanted Forests and Medieval Castles - Signature Land

Price: $7,795 - # of Days: 10 days
Although small in size, the countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have offered a large history that is rich with diverse cultures, traditions and temperaments for centuries. Explore these stunningly picturesque Baltic states that preserve their “old centers”—recognized as UNES...

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8-Nights Warsaw, The Baltics & Helsinki

Price: $2,499 - # of Days: 8 days
This tour of the Baltics and Northern Europe is impressively full of high notes. Making your way from Poland to Finland through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, you’ll see the historic sights, spoon the hearty stews, and hear the harmonious songs this distinctive region is famous for, starting ...

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7-Nights Warsaw & The Baltic States - Small Group

Price: $2,658 - # of Days: 7 days
Warsaw & The Baltic States - Small GroupSet out on an all-encompassing adventure of the Baltic capitals-journeying from Warsaw to Riga and on to Tallinn. Join a Local Expert in the Polish capital for an insider’s take on the city’s sights before hopping the Lithuanian border to Vilnius. After explor...

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7-Nights Warsaw & The Baltic States - Classic Group

Price: $2,726 - # of Days: 7 days
Warsaw & The Baltic States - Classic GroupSet out on an all-encompassing adventure of the Baltic capitals-journeying from Warsaw to Riga and on to Tallinn. Join a Local Expert in the Polish capital for an insider’s take on the city’s sights before hopping the Lithuanian border to Vilnius. After expl...

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13-Nights Northern Capitals - Small Group

Price: $5,575 - # of Days: 13 days
Northern Capitals - Small GroupExperience the city of Berlin from both sides of the now crumbling wall, as your Local Expert guides you through the history of this once divided city, and the stories behind Berlin icons like the Brandenburg Gate, the Tiergarten and the Reichstag. Across the North Sea...

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13-Nights Northern Capitals - Classic Group

Price: $4,527 - # of Days: 13 days
Northern Capitals - Classic GroupExperience the city of Berlin from both sides of the now crumbling wall, as your Local Expert guides you through the history of this once divided city, and the stories behind Berlin icons like the Brandenburg Gate, the Tiergarten and the Reichstag. Across the North S...

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Overview

Introduction

Vilnius, the 10th-century city that is the capital of Lithuania, exudes a warm charm. Visitor should start their tour on Castle Hill, where Gediminas' Tower offers a spectacular view of the city. It was there that Lithuania's yellow, green and red flag was raised in 1988 for the first time in decades. To the northeast is the 14th-century Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, with a plain facade that belies its sumptuous interior. And just to the west, at the foot of the hill, is Gediminas Square, with a Roman Catholic cathedral (built on the site of a pagan temple) and bell tower.

The hill of the three crosses dominates the city. The crosses, which can be seen for many miles/kilometers around, were supposedly erected in the 1600s to commemorate Franciscan martyrs but were torn down by the Soviets. The crosses were triumphantly re-erected in 1989.

It's an enjoyable walk through the University of Vilnius (baroque architecture, lovely frescoes and picturesque courtyards—especially in St. John's Church) and past the domed Church of St. Casimir, built for the Jesuits in the early 17th century. Walkers can continue from St. Casimir's to the Gate of Dawn, the last remaining part of the city walls.

A day trip can be made to Paneriai, a World War II death camp, where more than 100,000 Lithuanians and Poles (mostly Jews) were murdered by the Nazis.

Vilnius was named as a European Capital of Culture in 2009 in part for its cultural events and exhibitions. This helped to grow the awareness and popularity of the destination.