18 days in Vilnius 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Kaunas (Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, Old Town Kaunas, &more), Merkine Observation Tower (in Merkine) and Trakai (Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God & Trakai Island Castle Museum). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Gediminas Castle Tower, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, see the interesting displays at KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus), and wander the streets of Uzupis.

To find reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Vilnius road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Vilnius International Airport and Kaunas International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C.