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Standard Class Hotels
Vilnius:	Artis or similar
Klaipeda:	Europa Royale Klaipeda or similar
Kaunas:	Reval Inn Neris or similar
Rates
Per Person In Shared Twin	$ 2283.00

A week in once-again independent Lithuania, the picturesque land with 600-year-old statehood, the ancient Baltic language, medieval castles, and impressive Gothic and Baroque Catholic churches. Washed by the waves of the Baltic Sea, covered by sand beaches and coastal dunes, dotted by thousands of lakes... such is Lithuania welcoming its guests.

Day 1, Fri: Vilnius
Arrival to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Afternoon Vilnius city tour features major historic and architectural monuments St. Anne's Church, the Gates of Dawn, University campus, St Peter and Paul’s Church. (O)

Day 2, Sat: Vilnius
Morning tour to Trakai to visit magnificent 15th century Trakai Castle. Upon return in the afternoon visit to the Applied Art Museum is housed in the old Arsenal at the foot of Gediminas Hill. The museum has an exhibition featuring archeological finds of the Royal Palace of the Grand Dutchy of Lithuania, exposition of Sacral art acquainting with professional and folk Sacral art as well as icons and metal works of Orthodox, Old believers and Uniates. (B,O)

Day 3, Sun: Kaunas
Departure to Kaunas, the interim capital of Lithuania between the two World Wars. En route a stop in Rumsiskes Open-air Ethnographic Museum near Kaunas. Hotel accommodation in Kaunas. Afternoon tour of Kaunas includes the Old Town and excursion to Ciurlionis Art Gallery and Devils' Museum. (B,O)

Day 4, Mon: Klaipeda 
Morning drive to Klaipeda, Lithuania's window to the Baltic Sea. En route visit to the Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, the place of expressing gratitude to god for divine favors. Afternoon city tour of Klaipeda. (B,O)

Day 5, Tues: Klaipeda
Full day sightseeing in Neringa, the Spit between the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea, north of Klaipeda. Visits to the Hill of Witches in Juodkrante and to the majestic dunes in Nida, the Lithuanian sea resorts of serene beauty, giving pleasure to your soul. (B,O)

Day 6, Wed: Vilnius
Morning drive to Palanga, the most popular sea resort, 25 km from Klaipeda. Visit to the Amber Museum, the best place to learn the history of amber, the Baltic gold, 40-50 million years old. Late afternoon drive back to Vilnius. (B,O)

Day 7, Thu: Vilnius 
After breakfast free morning to enjoy Vilnius before a departure flight home. (B)

B=Breakfast, O=Overnight                                                               litits02