4-Night Lithuanian Song Festival Tour
Day 1 - July 4th (Wednesday) VILNIUS
Arrival. Private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Today you will explore Vilnius: UNESCO listed Old Town with it‘s main historical and architectural monuments. Pass by Vilnius Cathedral, Grand Duke Palace, get up to Gediminas Castle tower, walk Castle street – the oldest and most flamboyant street in the Old Town, see baroque Vilnius University and Gothic St. Ann’s church, say a prayer at the miraculous Gates of the Dawn. KGB museum – learn about the loss of independence in the middle of the 20th century, repressions by Soviet authorities, and the self-sacrificing and persistent fight for independence. In the evening enjoy impressive Ensemble’s Evening in Kalnai Park. Song Festival events to be visited independently: Theatre day in Bernardinai Garden, The Old Town, the Cathedral square
Day 2 - July 5th (Thursday) VILNIUS - PAZAISLIS – KAUNAS - VILNIUS.
Morning departure to Kaunas with en route stop at Pazaislis church & monastery - one of the most impressive architectural examples of late Italian baroque in North East Europe. Later continue to the second biggest Lithuanian city Kaunas, Lithuanian capital between the World Wars. Visit museum of world famous Lithuanian artist, painter and composer, M.K. Ciurlionis, try the first in Lithuania and one of the oldest in Europe wooden funicular of Zaliakalnis, get on the top of Christ Resurrection Church and enjoy panoramic view of the city. Last but not least – visit “Stumbras” distillery and have a strong alcohol degustation. Return to Vilnius. Dance day event in the Stadium of the Lithuanian Football Federation.
Day 3 - July 6th (Friday) VILNIUS.
Visit one of the most beautiful churches in the world, baroque masterpiece – church of St. Petras and Povilas. Surprises await in quirky neighbourhood of artists also known as Republic of Uzupis. Evening event –Song day in Vingis park.
Day 4 - July 7th (Saturday) VILNIUS – TRAKAI – KERNAVE - VILNIUS.
Visit Trakai – the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a majestic insular castle of 15th century and learn about local ethnic minority – karaites. Here you will have a chance to taste traditional karaite’s dish – kybin and try traditional liqueur. Afterword travel to UNESCO Heritage site – Kernave, where on the 5 mound complex a great event “Days of Live Archeology” will take place. It is an experimental archeology festival. The indescribable impression is emphasised by the sounds of ancient music and flavours of delicious meals prepared according to the medieval recipes. The festival introduces the restored crafts of prehistoric and early medieval periods, ancestor’s life. Visitors have opportunity to throw pottery, mint a coin and try their hand at archery.
Day 5 - July 8th (Sunday)
Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to the airport. Departure.
