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Introducing Lithuania

When is the best time to visit?
The best time to visit the Baltic States is late spring or summer. Spring begins in late April and the countryside takes on a green lushness, drawing horses out from their winter barns and city-dwellers out in droves to sidewalk cafés. Summers are relatively short (mid-June through August). You may experience a string of hot, dry days during this time, but showers and chilly nights can also be expected.

Temperatures cool down rapidly from September onwards. Autumn can be a beautiful season, as the golden leaves of deciduous trees begin to contrast with dark green pines. The first snowfalls can come as early as mid-November, and by December winter sets in with a vengeance. Average daytime temperatures can remain below freezing until March. That said, winter can also be a magical time, with lakes, rivers and large expanses of the Baltic Sea freezing over, crunchy snow cover adding an air of enchantment to medieval city centers, and plenty of skating rinks and saunas to keep you warm. 

Where should you go?
Vilnius is Lithuania's beautiful capital, boasting a UNESCO-listed the Old Town and a number of photogenic viewpoints. Check out the Medieval-era Gediminas Tower, along with an abundance of other architectural landmarks, cultural venues, and charming cafes and restaurants. You should also make room in your itinerary for the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site bedecked with hundreds of thousands of crosses and rosaries brought by visitors since the uprising of 1831. The Curonian Spit is another must-see: a 60-mile sand dune peninsula between the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon.

How many days do you need?
Travelers with 7 days will have enough time to tour Lithuania or check out the highlights of the three Baltic capitals—Vilnius, Tallinn (Estonia), and Riga (Latvia). With 10 days, you can combine an in-depth Latvia tour with stops in Tallinn and Riga, and two weeks is enough to see all three countries, including rural places and hidden gems.

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Trakai castle at winter
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Highlights of the Baltic States - 10 Days

We invite you to tour the castles, palaces, and forests of Europe's Baltic region over 10 unforgettable days. This packed itinerary includes stays in each capital of the three Baltic states, from the historic Old Town of Vilnius, in Lithuania, to the medieval cathedrals of Riga, in Latvia, to the fortress walls of Tallinn, in Estonia. In between, you'll stop at seaside resort towns, hike through national parks, and visit ancient religious pilgrimage sites.

Vilnius Cathedral
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Best of Lithuania - 7 Days

Come to the Baltic nation of Lithuania, one of the undiscovered gems of Europe. In just seven days you can experience the highlights, from touring the medieval streets of the capital of Vilnius to visiting the ancient castles dotting the countryside. Moreover, you'll take road trips along the Baltic coast, embark on nature tours, and visit Catholic pilgrimage sites.

Over the fields
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Self-Guided Baltic States Highlights - 10 Days

Visit three of the Baltic states at your own pace with this self-drive itinerary. You'll make your way through both national parks and historic cities and towns as you explore Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, taking in the old town districts, Gothic cathedrals, natural scenery, and more.

Riga, Latvia
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Exploring the Baltic Capitals - 7 Days

Spanning three capital cities throughout Europe's Baltic region, this weeklong itinerary is your key to the charms of Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn. In each of these capitals, you'll take walking tours of the historic city center and visit medieval castles, ancient churches, and historic monuments. You'll also make day trips to the Baltic coast and visit art museums and romantic parks.

Check out the Francis of Assisi Gothic church among others in Vilnius' Old Town
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Baltic Capitals: Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn & Helsinki - 10 Days

Embark on a whirlwind tour of the Baltic shore capitals of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland on this 10-day trip. Start south in Vilnius before moving north to Riga, Tallinn, and Helsinki. In each, take advantage of guided walking tours that hit up significant landmarks and medieval old towns. Use your free time to see a less touristy side of these often underrated cities. In between, make day trips to visit an island castle and trek through Estonian bogs.

Lithuania
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Best of Lithuania - 5 Days

In just five days you can experience the highlights of Lithuania on tours of its historic cities, country villages, and stunning coastline. It begins in Old Town Vilnius, the nation's capital, and from there you'll travel to rural castles and scenic lakes. After enjoying some time on the Baltic coast, you'll return to Vilnius but not before stopping at a historic Catholic pilgrimage site.

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Trip Reviews for Lithuania

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Our trip to Lithuania was perfect.
Lithuania | Jun 19 - Jun 27, 2025

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Daiva P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
Our trip to Lithuania was perfect. Everything was arranged perfectly and Moonika was able to really provide us with an experience in every city that was tailored so well to our preferences. Our transportation was always punctual and very friendly. Our tours were amazing. Virginija gave us an amazing history lesson while showing us all the sites in Old Town Vilnius that were absolutely beautiful and so full of history and meaning. Beatrice was so delightful during our beer tour of... Read more

Our trip to Lithuania was perfect. Everything was arranged perfectly and Moonika was able to really provide us with an experience in every city that was tailored so well to our preferences. Our transportation was always punctual and very friendly. Our tours were amazing. Virginija gave us an amazing history lesson while showing us all the sites in Old Town Vilnius that were absolutely beautiful and so full of history and meaning. Beatrice was so delightful during our beer tour of Vilnius. She has so much knowledge of the local beer scene and all the different breweries. She was an absolute delight. Jolanda gave as such a great history lesson about Trakia castle along with a delightful boat ride around the lake. The kibiniai were so tasty. The history of the Karaitis people who were invited to live in the town and practice their own language and religion was fascinating. The hill of crosses was so beautiful and Kestutis did a great job of giving us the best plan of viewing everything along with a great ride from Vilnius to Sauliai in his new car - gorgeous. Mindaugas in Klaipeda and in the Curonian spit was a font of knowledge and so interesting. Neringa rounded off the trip by giving us such an amazing look into the history and culture in Kaunas on an amazing walking tour for the ages. Truly, truly enjoyed everything and everything was a well oiled machine. All of our transportation was spot on!!

Hotel Reviews
Moxy Kaunas Center
Kaunas

A Marriott property and great location

Authenticity & Character
Very cute
Location
Great hotel right off Laisves al.
Staff
Generally very nice but the bar is a bit odd with where and how to order. Just some quirks.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Old Mill Comfort
Klaipeda

Such a cute hotel with a great location outside where the castle use to be.

Authenticity & Character
Super cute and comfortable.
Location
Very easy to get to things.
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Four Sisters Rooms in Siauliai
Šiauliai

Great landing place with nice shared spaces so that you could have something in the refrigerator or even wash some clothes during your trip.

Authenticity & Character
Very cute and stylish inside
Location
Easy walk to restaurants and bars.
Staff
Cleaning staff allowed us to come in early as she was done with that room.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and great to have a kitchen and washer and dryer.
Domus Maria
Vilnius

Such a cute hotel from a former monastery and the staff is so very pleasant and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Very cute and comfortable
Location
Easy to walk to everything you need.
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything worked great and breakfast was plentiful.
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jul 03, 2025

Hello Daiva,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m happy to hear that your trip to Lithuania was such a memorable experience and that each guide made it special for you. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to everyone. I’m so glad everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed every part of the journey! I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.

Best,
Moonika

Fantastic trip thanks for wonderful planning and our INCREDIBLE guide!
Lithuania | May 2 - May 9, 2025

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Julianna B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 19, 2025
Our trip was fantastic thanks to the expert planning of kimkim's local specialist - Valdis, and our INCREDIBLE guide, Tomas. From a planning perspective, working with Valdis made organizing and planning our trip simple and easy, especially since he took care of almost all the details and was sure to incorporate our group needs/preferences into the itinerary planning. He also was responsive to changes in our itinerary when we decided to extend a day because we were enjoying our trip so much!... Read more

Our trip was fantastic thanks to the expert planning of kimkim's local specialist - Valdis, and our INCREDIBLE guide, Tomas. From a planning perspective, working with Valdis made organizing and planning our trip simple and easy, especially since he took care of almost all the details and was sure to incorporate our group needs/preferences into the itinerary planning. He also was responsive to changes in our itinerary when we decided to extend a day because we were enjoying our trip so much! Valdis was excellent at building a trip that was easy to take, easy to enjoy, and easy to relax on!

Most importantly though, Valdis chose an excellent guide to show us around Lithuania. Our guide Tomas went above and beyond to ensure our trip was a 10/10 experience. From a professional perspective, Tomas was an extremely thorough and effective guide. He was able to teach us so much about Lithuania and all that we were seeing and he showcased his extensive knowledge by being flexible with our interests and itinerary. Tomas also went above and beyond to acclimate us to every area we went to, having not only knowledge of the history and legacy, but also of great places to eat and locals only tips for seeing the best parts of the cities we visited. On a personal level, we really enjoyed spending time with Tomas on our trip! He was friendly, kind and a joy to have with us. His company on our trip was a highlight for the group! We could not have imagined a more perfect guide for us.

Hotel Reviews
Park Hotel Siauliai
Siauliai

Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! In a quiet part of town just off of the city park -- making it a relaxing place to stay! We loved the breakfast and the hotel amenities, including the sauna! Rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious. A really relaxing hotel with great service and comfort. Of note is that there is no elevator and there are many stairs -- it was no problem for our group, but could be for others.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
National Hotel
Klaipeda

Great hotel! Comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Love the made to order breakfast and full buffet that is included. Location is also great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Daugirdas Old City
Kaunas

Nice hotel with comfortable rooms! The rooms are a bit outdated but very spacious and comfortable. Great location once construction in the main square is finished.

Authenticity & Character
Location
There is construction in the main square that made it not as desirable, but when it is complete this hotel will be in the perfect location!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Neringa Hotel
Vilnius

Great hotel! Modern, sleek and comfortable! A highlight was the breakfast and the rooftop terrace. Perfect location for anyone visiting Vilnius.

Authenticity & Character
Sleek, modern, comfortable hotel with great rooftop bar.
Location
Perfect walking distance to Old Town and main government sites.
Staff
Staff was friendly, professional and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
The Curonian Spit tour
The Curonian Spit tour
Neringa

By far one of our favorite days of the trip! Would not skip this excursion and would even go back to stay on the spit for longer. We really enjoyed exploring the diverse landscape, learning about the traditions of the spit, and enjoying the nature.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Valdis Čeičs

7 days Lithuania May 2025
Lithuania | May 2 - May 9, 2025

Dave
Dave B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 10, 2025
We did a one-week tour of Lithuania in early May 2025, including Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Palanga, and Siaulou. Our guide Tomas was very knowledgeable, pleasant, patient and polite. He was also a good driver. My background is partly Lithuanian and Tomas listened to my family stories, helped me translate and understand some letters and documents from the early 20th century, and connected those to things he showed us during the trip. He has a good understanding of Lithuanian history and... Read more

We did a one-week tour of Lithuania in early May 2025, including Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Palanga, and Siaulou. Our guide Tomas was very knowledgeable, pleasant, patient and polite. He was also a good driver. My background is partly Lithuanian and Tomas listened to my family stories, helped me translate and understand some letters and documents from the early 20th century, and connected those to things he showed us during the trip. He has a good understanding of Lithuanian history and speaks excellent English. The hotels were very nice and the vehicle was sufficient. We thoroughly enjoyed Lithuania. The country is beautiful and clean, affordable and safe. We did not have a single bad meal. I highly recommend this company and this tour of Lithuania.

Hotel Reviews
Park Hotel Siauliai
Siauliai

Nice hotel In quiet area. Large rooms and nice breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Front desk manager mentioned there was a sauna and offered to warm it up for us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sauna was very clean. For guests with large heavy bags note that there is no elevator.
Neringa Hotel
Vilnius

Nice hotel in good location. Breakfast is nice. Staff are helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Rooms along Gedemino street on lower floors can be a bit noisy on Saturday nights/early Sunday mornings.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Valdis Čeičs

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