12 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Trakai (Trakai Island Castle Museum & Trakai Orthodox Church). There's lots more to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, don't miss a visit to Vilnius TV Tower, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gate of Dawn, and stop by Vilnius Old Town.

To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Vilnius online driving holiday planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Vilnius is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Cairo in October; daily highs in Vilnius reach 11°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Klaipeda.

Lithuania's third-largest city, Klaipeda, sits as a seaport and cruise stop with a wealth of museums and medieval sites.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): admire the striking features of Theatre Square, appreciate the history behind "Post Old Town" Sculpture, examine the collection at Lithuanian Sea Museum, then snap pictures at Chain Bridge, and finally appreciate the history behind Sculpture The Black Ghost.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Klaipeda holiday planner.

You can drive from Vilnius to Klaipeda in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) 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.

Kaunas is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Ninth Fort, explore the historical opulence of Kaunas Castle, wander the streets of Old Town, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Kaunas trip tool.

Drive from Klaipeda to Kaunas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in October, and nighttime lows around 3°C. On the 1st (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.