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Lithuania Trips & Guided Tours

Lithuania tours with Undiscovered Destinations take you from Vilnius’s baroque old town to the dunes of the Curonian Spit. Travel with a small group and a local guide.

  • Best timeMay–Jul & Nov–Dec
  • Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
  • CurrencyEuro (€)
  • LanguageLithuanian
Overview

An introduction to Lithuania

Lithuania is a compact Baltic country of baroque old towns, haunting medieval castles, and an extraordinary coastline where vast sand dunes roll into the Baltic Sea. Vilnius, one of Europe's most intact baroque capitals, anchors the country's south, while the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit, the Hill of Crosses pilgrimage site and the island fortress of Trakai Castle draw visitors across the country's full breadth. It rewards travellers who take time to go beyond the capital.

Our small group Lithuania tours explore the country as part of a wider Baltic journey, travelling overland with a local guide and no more than twelve fellow travellers. The Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – Baltic Explorer is our most comprehensive Lithuania trip, weaving together all three Baltic states across fourteen days, while the London to Gdansk Rail & Sea Adventure arrives in Vilnius via Stockholm, Tallinn and Riga for those who prefer a flight-free Lithuania travel package.

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Lithuania

Why visit

What makes Lithuania worth the journey

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A place apart

Unspoiled and uncrowded

Lithuania sees a fraction of the tourist numbers that reach its Central European neighbours, meaning that Vilnius Old Town, the Hill of Crosses and the Curonian Spit remain genuinely unhurried destinations where local life continues at its own pace.

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Extraordinary variety in a small country

From a UNESCO baroque capital to a UNESCO coastal wilderness, from a medieval island castle to a forest pilgrimage site, Lithuania packages extraordinary variety into a country you can cross in a few hours.

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A natural fit with Latvia and Estonia

Lithuania's history and geography make it a natural pairing with its Baltic neighbours. Most of our guests experience all three countries on a single Lithuania tour package, making the most of the overland connections between Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.

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Flight-free options available

The London to Gdansk Rail & Sea Adventure reaches Vilnius without a single flight, travelling by Eurostar, overnight sleeper and Tallink ferry for travellers seeking a more sustainable Lithuania trip.

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Highlights

The highlights of Lithuania

Vilnius Old Town

One of Europe's finest baroque city centres, Vilnius Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of cathedral squares, cobbled laneways, university courtyards and a skyline of church towers.

Trakai Castle

A fairy-tale 15th-century red-brick castle set on an island in Lake Galvė, reached by wooden footbridges and surrounded by water on all sides. Trakai is one of the most photographed places to visit in Lithuania and a short, scenic drive from Vilnius.

The Curonian Spit

A 98km sand-dune peninsula shared between Lithuania and Russia and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional natural landscape. The spit's villages, forests and the great Parnida Dune make it one of the most distinctive destinations on any Lithuania tour.

Hill of Crosses

One of the most powerful pilgrimage sites in the Baltic states, the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai bears over 100,000 crosses left by generations of Lithuanian Christians.

Nida and the Thomas Mann House

The main village on the Lithuanian side of the Curonian Spit, Nida is a quiet, colourful settlement of traditional wooden architecture.

Palanga and the Amber Museum

Lithuania's main coastal resort town sits just north of Klaipėda and is home to the Amber Museum, housed in a 19th-century manor set in a botanic park. Palanga is a relaxed stop between the Curonian Spit and the wider Baltic itinerary.

Lithuania rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.

From the field

When to go

Picking the right season for your trip

Sweet spot: May

Lithuania enjoys four distinct seasons. Spring brings mild temperatures and blossom across Vilnius and the countryside, while summer (June–August) offers warm weather, long daylight hours and ideal conditions for exploring the Curonian Spit, Palanga and Vilnius Old Town. Autumn adds colourful foliage and cooler temperatures, making sightseeing particularly enjoyable, while winter brings snow, festive markets and a charming atmosphere in the cities.

Our Lithuania tours operate from late May through July, when weather conditions are at their best. Both the Baltic Explorer and London to Gdansk Rail & Sea Adventure take advantage of the long days and pleasant temperatures that make Lithuania's coast and historic towns especially rewarding to visit.

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What travellers say about us

Reviews from across our small-group programme. Independently rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ travellers.

Jason was very helpful and the booking process was quick and easy. UD offers itineraries that many competitors do not. I thoroughly enjoyed both trips I've taken with them. While they may not suit everyone, I have happily recommended the Senegal tour to fellow travellers.

Bernice Hird

UK

Excellent customer service, reliable itineraries and ability to solve local issues when they arise

Gustavo Musto

Uruguay

I like the small size of groups, the range of destinations and excellent itineraries. This is my third holiday with your company and I have found your itineraries really good.

UK Traveller

Excellent company to book with. Complex tour mostly delivered as per itinerary with professional and pleasant local representatives.

Adam Choonara

UK

Jason was outstanding, patiently answering my many questions about the Senegal trip, particularly regarding accessibility. He was professional, supportive, warm and friendly, giving me the confidence to book. I truly appreciate his exceptional service and support.

Ramnit Bassi

UK

Undiscovered Destinations is able to find wonderful support staff and will go to the far corners of the earth.

Patricia Taylor

UK

This is my third trip with UD and all have been first rate.

Judith Hoyle

UK

I am very satisfied with every trip that I have doe with you since you match my interests in culture and tribal peoples.

Eric Ferkins

UK

Jason was incredibly helpful and efficient in getting us booked last minute on this trip when our trip with another company was cancelled with no notice.

Sarah Keir

UK

The Congo river was my third trip with UD (after Burkina Faso and Eritrea) and I have already recommended UD a number of times.

Martin Giles

UK

Can’t find the right fit?

Every one of our Lithuania journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.

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Tailor-made journeys

Didn’t find your perfect Lithuania trip?

We’ll build one around you.

Lithuania's geography lends itself beautifully to a private itinerary. The country is small enough to cover thoroughly in a week yet varied enough - baroque Vilnius, the eerie Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai, the island castle at Trakai, the coast at Palanga and the protected dunes of the Curonian Spit - that a tailor-made Lithuania holiday can be shaped entirely around your priorities. A private traveller might spend more time on the Curonian Spit than a group tour allows, add a cooking experience in Vilnius, or combine Lithuania with Latvia and Estonia at their own pace.

Undiscovered Destinations can build a private Lithuania travel package around you, with private transport, local guides throughout and hand-picked accommodation. Speak to the team to start planning.

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Planning a trip to Lithuania?

  • Our Lithuania tour packages start from £3,485 per person for the 14-day Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – Baltic Explorer. The London to Gdansk Rail & Sea Adventure, which includes Vilnius as part of a flight-free Baltic rail journey, is priced from £4,995 per person.

Before you go

Essential information

Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.

Foreign Office travel advice

We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Lithuania Travel Advice, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Lithuania that we visit on our tours.

Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.

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