Excursions
Vilnius Course Secretariat would like to offer all course participants the following excursions. Lithuania has many places to go and things to see for everyone. Enjoy your stay!
Excursion booking
Advance excursion booking is available during the registration on-line. The price will depend on the group gathered and will be announced before the course. The participants will be asked to pay in advance.
All requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. However, we will strive to comply with all your requests. In case of an insufficient number of participants, the Organizers are entitled to cancel the excursion by informing all participants in advance.
In case of any questions or additional information, please contact the Vilnius Course Secretariat at info@vilniuscourse.com
VILNIUS CITY TOUR
The capital Vilnius is one of the most beautiful towns in Eastern Europe, situated at the junction of the Neris and Vilnele rivers and surrounded by picturesque wooded hills. Founded in 1323, its unique character and architecture reflects its history at crossroads of the Roman, Byzantine and Eurasian worlds. Vilnius' many churches and towers, fortifications, secluded medieval courtyards and narrow streets are a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical styles.
Duration: 2,5 hours (on foot)
Date & time: October 2nd - at 5 p.m.
Preliminary price per person: 15 - 20 Euro
TOUR TO TRAKAI
The history of Karaites is connected with Lithuania since 1397-1398. According to the tradition, the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas, after one of the marches to the Golden Horde steppes, brought several hundreds of Karaites from the Crimea to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Initially, the Karaites settled in Trakai between two castles of the Great Duke, on the present Karaites Street.
During this excursion you will have an opportunity to try one of the most famous non-ritual dishes kybyn (pl. kybynlar). It is a leavened paste cake in the shape of a half-moon with lamb or beef filling baked in the oven or on the tin.
Duration: approximately 4 hours (by bus)
Date & time: every day at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. (except Monday)
Price includes: transport, English speaking guide, ticket to Trakai Castle.
Lunch: 1hour free time in Trakai for lunch.
Price per person: 30 Euro