Palanga Tourist Attractions

Lithuania is a small country located in Eastern Europe and is often overlooked as a tourist destination.

However, Lithuania has many things to see and do, from exploring its medieval Old Town to visiting one of its many beautiful lakes.

If you are planning to visit Lithuania for tourism purposes, here are some tips to help you make the most of your trip.

• Make sure to visit the capital city of Vilnius. This city is full of history, culture, and plenty of things to see and do.
• If you want to experience some of Lithuanian nature, head to one of the country's many national parks. There are also plenty of hiking and biking trails if you want to explore at your own pace.
• For a different kind of experience, consider visiting one of Lithuania's UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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Palanga: 3-Hour Capital of Amber Walking Tour

When you visit Palanga, you'll find that the city never sleeps; visitors, concerts, and other entertainment are happening all the time. As one of the country's premier resorts, Palanga justifiably boasts the moniker "the capital of summer entertainment" However, Palanga's appeal isn't limited to the warmer months.

There are formal gatherings held year-round at hotels and spas. Events include the Smelt Festival in February, St. George's Day in April, the Resort Festival and Street Music Day in May, and the "1000 tables" Party in September.

Visit the Amber Museum*, established in 1963, as a starting point for exploring one of the world's most stunning beach resorts. The building, formerly known as Tikeviciai Manor, now houses almost 29,000 artifacts.

The Amber Museum is home to the best-preserved Ginara block and Solar Stone in Europe, two of the inclusions that make amber so valuable.

Closely to the Amber Museum and the Birute forest region lies one of the most magnificent and opulent estate parks you will ever see: Botanical Park.

Tourists flock to this area of Palanga to take in the beautiful scenery, which includes seasonal flowers and lively fountains. The park also features numerous sculptures.

In Palanga, Birute's Hill is the highest dune. The Palanga Bridge may be seen from the end of J.Basanavicius street, nearly 500 meters long.

The roadway is a metaphor for Palanga itself, constantly being spruced up and restored because of how much it is valued. It features various entertainment options, including gift stores, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and parks.

Tours always end at the Amber Artisans Guild, where you may observe a live demonstration of amber processing. There, you can see the equipment used to process amber from a raw piece of amber to the finished product, which you may experience for yourself. Purchases of amber mementos will also provide cost savings.

Guided Birdwatching Canoe Tour of Cape Vente Lithuania

Curonian Lagoon's shallow waters provide a haven for the millions of migratory birds that pass through each season as the Nemunas and Minja Rivers meet here.

This excursion will take you to remote locations that are inaccessible by any other means. Paddlers can take in the tranquility of the roosting birds and the unquestionably breathtaking view of the Nemunas River delta.

The journey starts in Minge, a tiny fishing village at the mouth of the Minja River. A briefing and introduction to canoe paddling will get things started. You'll get some canoeing practice in the local marina, too. After that, you'll spend about forty minutes paddling to the first destination.

You can go swimming in the calm waters of the Curonian Lagoon after a quick food break and a cup of coffee. You should expect the indigenous birds to spot your presence well before seeing them, so be prepared to wade knee-deep through bulrush and water lilies.

Red-necked grebe, bittern, white-tailed eagle, Montagu's Harrier, cormorants, swans, and many others can all be spotted here at various times of the year. There are 170 different bird species here, and if you're lucky, you'll spot the friendliest of them all.

We'll also include some drone-captured imagery in the package. Depending on the time of day and the strength of the tide, we will stop at either the Cape Vente ornithological station, with its new display and large viewing tower, or the Uostadvaris Lighthouse, constructed in 1876.

Vilnius: 1-Day Bike Rental

This convenient bike rental service will allow you to see all the sights in Vilnius and some of the city's best-kept secrets. Take advantage of the city's well-kept bike lanes and explore at your own leisure.

Visit the tour operator's office near the Lithuanian Parliament and Cathedral Square to pick up your bike. To ensure a comfortable ride, the staff will make the necessary adjustments to the high-quality bike and provide you with a helmet.

Getting about town will be a breeze if you consult the city map. Keep your belongings safe in a locker while you explore the city. Bike along the Neris River, see the Old Town, and pedal through the hippie Uzupis neighborhood.

Travel to the neighborhoods of Snipiskes and Zverynas to take in the wooden structures the region is known. Just 15 to 20 minutes from the downtown area, Pavilniu regional park is a great place to ride a bike and enjoy the outdoors.

Have confidence in the tour company being reachable should any problems arise. Please bring your bike back to the tour office.

Vilnius: Old Town and Uzupis Tour

Start your private tour of Vilnius by meeting your guide in the city's historic district. Uzupis is the perfect place to unwind by exploring this vibrant city's attractions after a busy day.

Your tour of Vilnius will begin at the Palace of the Grand Dukes and continue to the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, with its neo-classical facade and distinctive, free-standing bell tower.

Discover the city's history by walking around its historic district and listening to local legends about how it came to be the capital of Lithuania. Find out more about the city's namesake, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania's Gediminas. St. John's Church offers a fantastic vista of the town.

Learn about and explore more exciting places like St. Anne's Church, the Basilian Gate, and the Gates of Dawn. Explore Uzupis, a town that broke away from Vilnius and became its nation.

Enjoy the laid-back ambiance and wander around to admire the street art as your tour closes.

Vilnius, Trakai and Kernave Private Full-Day Tour

After being picked up by your guide at your hotel, you'll go to Vilnius's Gediminas tower for a panoramic vista of the city's historic core. There will be an Old Town stroll planned for later.

And then you'll take the 40-minute trip to Kernave, the original capital of Lithuania. Along the trip, you can stop by the Dukstos Oak-Wood Cognitive Walkway.

You will see five hill forts, an archaeology museum, and a hand-made souvenir shop in Kernave, a medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and today a tourist destination and archaeological site.

After that, you can choose to stop at the Uztrakis mansion or the viewpoint on the Neris riverbank on the way to Trakai. On an island in Trakai stands a magnificent castle. You can have lunch in a traditional restaurant run by the Karaim family, see exhibits in the castle's museum, and go on a boat ride (for an extra fee).

You will return to Vilnius after lunch to continue your exploration of the Old Town.

From Klaipeda: Curonian Spit Full-Day Private Tour

You may reach the dunes of the Curonian Spit by taking the ferry that departs from Smiltyne in Klaipeda.

While traveling through Kuri Nerija National Area, stop at the coastal village of Juodkrant, famed for its gorgeous homes, and explore one of the oldest communities in the park.

Keep on to one of the most stunning dunes to see a massive ensemble of 80 oak sculptures depicting witches, demons, dragons, and other fantastical creatures.

Visit the village where Thomas Mann spent his summers, Nida, and take in the architecture and the old fishing boats, then head to the natural sundial atop the Parnidis dune.

You can learn about the area and take in the breathtaking views from the Thomas Mann Memorial Museum observation deck.

You may see all 434 of the Stone Age wooden amulets in their original size at the Amber Museum-Gallery, housed in a converted fisherman's cottage.

From Vilnius: Day Trip to Curonian Spit National Park

Begin with a pick-up at your Vilnius accommodation in the morning and a four-hour drive to the coast of Lithuania.

Take a stroll on some of Europe's largest and most magnificent shifting sand dunes and visit the enigmatic Hill of Witches, where you may see statues depicting figures from classic Lithuanian sagas and fairy tales.

You'll also get to spend some time in Nida, the cultural epicenter of the Curonian Spit.

The sights and smells of the region's signature smoked fish, and the unusual vegetation of the sand dunes will stay with you forever. Get in the car and head back to Vilnius for the night.

From Vilnius: Kaunas, Trakai and Paneriai Forest

This private day trip will take you to some of the most fascinating locations near Vilnius. It will begin in the Paneriai Memorial Park, where many Jews from Wilna were murdered.

Up to a hundred thousand people were killed in the Paneriai or Ponary massacre in Lithuania and Germany during World War II. The slayings happened in the Vilnius neighborhood of Ponary, today called Paneriai, between July 1941 and August 1944.

Leaving the park behind, you'll travel to Lithuania's second-largest city, where you'll find the country's most stunning castle on an island in the lake. In the area, visitors can take a boat ride around the lake or have lunch at a local Karaim restaurant.

The delegation will proceed to Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania and the country's temporary capital. In addition, you'll travel to Pazaislis to check out the monastery there. Next, you'll return to your Vilnius hotel.

Kaunas Old Town: 2-Hour Ghost Tour

There is a lot of mystery about Kaunas Old Town, and the tales of clanking shackles in the castle's crypts are only a tiny part of it.

The two-hour trip will take you through the historic district, with stops to hear more stories of ghosts coming out at night to reveal their secrets.

Bloody clashes between Catholics and Lutherans, vandalism, theft from the city treasury, and religious tensions between Jews and Catholics that led to a massacre are just some of the stories you'll hear about in this book.

Learn about the seedy dealings of the St. Casimir Society and the bizarre tales of witch-hunting that originated in Kaunas.

Kaunas, Rumsiskes & Pazaislis Monastery: Full-Day Tour

Your personalized tour will begin in Vilnius. You'll go to an open-air museum at Rumsiskes showcases Lithuanian rural life. Homes and commercial structures from throughout Lithuania can be explored here.

The journey continues after lunch to Kaunas, the country's second-largest city and its temporary capital between the world wars. Kaunas's Old Town, where the Nemunas and Neris rivers meet, has some of the city's oldest architecture.

Kaunas Castle, St. George Church, Town Hall Square, the Jewish Quarter, and the Cathedral are just a few stops along the way as you explore the Old Town.

The visit will conclude at Pazaislis Monastery, a one-of-a-kind baroque monument widely regarded as one of the finest examples of mature baroque in Northern and Eastern Europe.

Kaunas Tour: Love Stories

This two-hour walking tour introduces you to the historic district of Kaunas, Lithuania, and its quaint, mystical atmosphere. If you want to go to the "White Swan." your tour guide will lead you through Laisv's avenue, which has always been the most popular place for courting.

You will also learn about the romance and honeymoon of two young people named Aleksota and Kaunas.

Kaunas castle and historic cloistral structures, Bona Sforza's mysteries, and the recipe for Bernardinai fish pie will all be revealed to you by your guide. You'll also probe the unknown waters where the Nemunas and Neris meet.

Guided Canoe Tour of Castle Island in Trakai

We will pick you up in Vilnius and drop you off near one of the Trakai lakes. At the outset of your trip, you'll receive instruction in canoeing fundamentals, including paddling and safety.

Trakai Castle, the primary attraction, may be found on Lake Galve, which can be reached after a short paddle.

You will be capturing great pictures of you paddling the cedar strip canoe. Aerial shots of the castle will also be included. Then, in a single canoe trip, you'll be able to experience the natural world and cultural history.

After seeing a few stunning sights, you'll stop at a deserted island for lunch. Then, if you're lucky, you can head back to Trakai Castle in time for sunset.