31 days in Lithuania 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.

Bring the kids along to Gediminas Castle Tower and Vilnius Old Town. Change things up with these side-trips from Vilnius: Trakai (Kenesa, Trakai Island Castle Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus), admire the natural beauty at Bernardine Gardens, stroll the grounds of Vingis Park, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gate of Dawn.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Vilnius vacation builder site.

Bratislava, Slovakia to Vilnius is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In August, Vilnius is a bit cooler than Bratislava - with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Anyksciai.

Anykščiai is a ski resort town in Lithuania, 20mi west of Utena. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): examine the collection at Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Rubikiai Observation Tower, and then contemplate the long history of The Historical Complex of Seimyniskeliai Mound. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Apostle Evangelist St. Matthew, don't miss a visit to The Treetop Walking Path, don't miss a visit to Puntukas Stone, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kristaus Zengimo i dangU baznycia, then stroll around Dauniskio Park, and finally take a stroll through Utenio Square.

For maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Anyksciai trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Vilnius to Anyksciai by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August in Anyksciai, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Jurgaiciai.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kryziu Kalnas.

To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Jurgaiciai holiday builder website.

Drive from Anyksciai to Jurgaiciai in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Nida.

Nida is a resort town in Lithuania, the administrative centre of Neringa municipality. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Curonian Spit National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Miniature Arts, get outside with Raganu Kalnas (Hill of Witches), then see the interesting displays at Lithuanian Sea Museum, then explore the world behind art at Amber Gallery-Museum, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Promedane of Nida.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Nida travel route builder site.

You can drive from Jurgaiciai to Nida in 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Nida can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Palanga.

Palanga is a seaside resort town in western Lithuania, on the shore of the Baltic Sea. Bring the kids along to Palanga Beach and Smiltyne Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Palanga: Klaipeda (Laukinis Vyras, Sculpture The Kiss (Bucinys), &more). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Birute Park, go for a walk through Musical fountain, take in the architecture and design of Klaipeda University, and don't miss a visit to Klaipedos Central Post Office.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Palanga tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Nida to Palanga by car takes about 2 hours. August in Palanga sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Druskininkai.

Near the borders of Belarus and Poland, Druskininkai serves as Lithuania's premiere spa town.

Kids will enjoy Grutas Park and Druskonis. Get out of town with these interesting Druskininkai side-trips: Alytus (Sv. Angelu sargu baznycia, Alytus Town Hall Square, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 25th (Tue) at Druskininkai Aquapark. The adventure continues: get outside with One Adventure Park, take in panoramic vistas at Merkine Observation Tower, admire the striking features of Church of Saint Mary's Scapular, and stroll around K.Dineika Wellness Park.

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Druskininkai online route planner.

You can drive from Palanga to Druskininkai in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Palanga to Druskininkai due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Kaunas.

Situated between the Neris and Nemunas rivers, Kaunas is known for its old town, which, though smaller than the capital's, is in much better condition.

Attractions like Ninth Fort and Old Town Kaunas make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pazaislis Monastery, take a stroll through Laisves aleja (Liberty Boulevard), admire the striking features of Perkuno House, and see the interesting displays at Museum of History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Kaunas trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Druskininkai to Kaunas takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Druskininkai to Kaunas. In August in Kaunas, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can travel back home.