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Vilnius

"Jerusalem of the North." - Napolean Bonaparte

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Vilnius is lesser known than its Baltic counterparts Tallinn and Riga. But the city astounds visitors. Of course there's the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Baroque Old Town. But once entering the narrow streets of Vilnius you'll discover a variety of building styles, from Gothic to Renaissance to Classicism, with a little Modernism thrown in for good measure. The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the largest surviving old town complexes in Northern Europe, but there's more than buildings to marvel at. Vilnius has a thriving cultural, restaurant and bar scene.

Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox, Jews, and other more rare religions are all represented in Vilnius. Indeed, Jews were once the city's largest ethnic group. The most impressive place of worship is the Vilnius Cathedral and its bell tower, but the rebuilt Royal Palace of Lithuania is also worth a stop. Vilnius is one of the only European cities that allow hot air balloons directly over the city center, making for a perfect way to get another perspective on the impressive Old Town. On the other side of the river is the artsy Uzupis neighborhood, a tongue-in-cheek self-declared republic with its own constitution, with articles like, "Everyone has the right to be in doubt, but this is not an obligation."

Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Vilnius

Spend some time in Vilnius on a tour that takes in other cities in Lithuania and neighboring countries. Our vacation packages including Vilnius and other destinations throughout Lithuania and Europe hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.

The Width of Lithe Lithuania Custom Itinerary

The Width of Lithe Lithuania

Vilnius, Klaipeda, Kaunas

A Baltic Christmas Custom Itinerary

A Baltic Christmas

Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius

The Best of the Baltic Capitals Custom Itinerary

The Best of the Baltic Capitals

Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius

The Regal Cities of Poland and Lithuania Custom Itinerary

The Regal Cities of Poland and Lithuania

Krakow, Warsaw, Vilnius

Active in the Natural Wonders of the Baltics Custom Itinerary

Active in the Natural Wonders of the Baltics

Vilnius, Klaipeda, Riga, Cesis, Tallinn

Family Vacation in the Baltics Custom Itinerary

Family Vacation in the Baltics

Vilnius, Liepaja, Riga, Parnu, Tallinn

Winter in the Baltics & Finland Custom Itinerary

Winter in the Baltics & Finland

Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, Rovaniemi

Extensive Baltic Exploration Custom Itinerary

Extensive Baltic Exploration

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What I love about Vilnius

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Vilnius has many different faces. It is modern, old, full of history, smallish but still very versatile at the same time. I really loved the unique neighborhoods, and that it is very walkable. There are great museums, cafes, restaurants and some exciting day trip options nearby. So a lot to explore :) My most favorite experience in Vilnius was a flight with a Hot Air Balloon. Probably the most unique thing to do in the region.

Where to stay in Vilnius

All of the hotels we offer in Vilnius are located in the Old Town area and range from no-frills 3 star hotels and B&Bs to plush luxurious five star hotels, many with an interesting history. Once we start preparing your customized itinerary we will present our recommended options for you to select from.

Historical Hotel in Vilnius

Historical Hotel

Located on the edge of Old Town, this hotel offers beautiful, comfortable rooms!

Art Design Hotel in Vilnius

Art Design Hotel

A very modern and artsy hotel in the heart of Old Town.

Luxury Design Hotel in Vilnius

Luxury Design Hotel

The perfect place for anyone who wants to feel like an aristocrat with modern luxuries.

Things to do in Vilnius

The Old Town of Vilnius is easily explored on foot and the best way to learn about it is a private walking tour, but if you'd prefer to move at a quicker pace, a tour with a private driver can be arranged. The must-see sight outside of Vilnius is definitely Trakai, a photogenic red brick castle on an island in the middle of a lake. For an unusual view of it, we can even arrange a hot air balloon flight. When we send you your customized itinerary you will be able to choose additional excursions to include in your vacation package or consider adding later.

Druskininkai and Grūtas Park Group Tour

Druskininkai and Grūtas Park Group Tour

Vilnius Group Hot Air Balloon Flight

Vilnius Group Hot Air Balloon Flight

Soviet Vilnius Private Tour

Soviet Vilnius Private Tour

Vilnius Jewish Private Walking Tour

Vilnius Jewish Private Walking Tour

Food Tasting Private Tour

Food Tasting Private Tour

Glowing Reviews from Our Guests

4.9 / 5

Average of our Guest's Ratings of our trip packages including Vilnius, based on 30 reviews

Review by Carmen & Janice

Carmen & Janice

Massachusetts

JayWay Travel provided professional experienced guides and support before and during our trip. We were able to learn and understand the history and culture of the area.

Year : 2022
Visited : Lithuania
Itinerary : Vilnius, Klaipeda, Kaunas
Rating :

4.8 / 5

Review by Susan & William

Susan & William

Alaska

Extremely helpful, all guides and drivers were outstanding, and the final trip plans were just what we wanted. They listened and they came through.

Year : 2022
Visited : Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland
Itinerary : Warsaw, Vilnius, Klaipeda, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by Daryle & Kenneth

Daryle & Kenneth

Virginia

I would unequivocally and enthusiastically recommend JayWay Travel to anyone looking for a trusted agent to plan their vacation. Fantastic service, excellent value for the money. My husband and I are seasoned global travelers, but we’re also busy professionals, and simply didn’t have the time to plan our own Baltics adventure. We took a leap of faith and outsourced the trip planning to JayWay Travel and we are so happy we did. The trip exceeded our expectations on every front!

Year : 2022
Visited : Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Itinerary : Helsinki, Tallinn, Parnu, Riga, Klaipeda, Vilnius, Helsinki
Rating :

5 / 5

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