10.00-12.00 Explore historic Vilnius Group 1
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania was founded in 1323 when Grand Duke Gediminas built a castle there, nowadays bustling city with one of the oldest and most charming Old Towns in Europe. The splendid architectural blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles makes this a wonderful city to explore. During sightseeing tour you will visit Old town, which is included to the UNESCO World Heritage. Visit Cathedral and Cathedral Square and pass by Gediminas Avenue, the Parliament and President’s Palace, Vilnius University and Town Hall. Continue walking narrow old streets, Jewish Quarter, visit St. Anna’s Church – a gem of Gothic architecture, Gates of Dawn.
Meeting at Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower: Katedros a. 2
12.00-14.00 Explore historic Vilnius Group 2
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania was founded in 1323 when Grand Duke Gediminas built a castle there, nowadays bustling city with one of the oldest and most charming Old Towns in Europe. The splendid architectural blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles makes this a wonderful city to explore. During sightseeing tour you will visit Old town, which is included to the UNESCO World Heritage. Visit Cathedral and Cathedral Square and pass by Gediminas Avenue, the Parliament and President’s Palace, Vilnius University and Town Hall. Continue walking narrow old streets, Jewish Quarter, visit St. Anna’s Church – a gem of Gothic architecture, Gates of Dawn.
Meeting at Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower: Katedros a. 2
9.00-14.00 Bus tour to Trakai
Trakai is the former capital of Lithuania, which is situated on an island in the middle of a lake. The 14th century red brick castle now houses the Art Museum. The castles of Trakai are the best known works of defensive architecture in Lithuania. The old town of Trakai, which includes the Island and the Peninsula Castles, surrounded by lakes, is one of the most impressive and most picturesque locations in Europe. Here still reside small national minority of Karaims, who were brought from the Crimea by the Grand Lithuanian Duke Vytautas. During the city tour, you will not only to taste traditional Karaims pastry “Kybyns”, but even bake it by yourself.
Bus leaves from Panorama Hotel: Seinų g. 4
10.00-15.00 Bus tour to Trakai
Trakai is the former capital of Lithuania, which is situated on an island in the middle of a lake. The 14th century red brick castle now houses the Art Museum. The castles of Trakai are the best known works of defensive architecture in Lithuania. The old town of Trakai, which includes the Island and the Peninsula Castles, surrounded by lakes, is one of the most impressive and most picturesque locations in Europe. Here still reside small national minority of Karaims, who were brought from the Crimea by the Grand Lithuanian Duke Vytautas. During the city tour, you will not only to taste traditional Karaims pastry “Kybyns”, but even bake it by yourself.
Bus leaves from Courtyard by Marriott Hotel: Rinktinės g. 3
13.00-14.00 MO Museum
Vilnius’ newest museum is a must for modern art lovers and those interested in seeing works by modern and contemporary Lithuanian artists. Visitors can explore exhibitions of modern Lithuanian art that reflect a broad range of styles and ideas, as well as the main processes and developments in Lithuanian art over the last 60 years. The majority of the artists represented in the collection are still active today and are recognised both in Lithuania and abroad. The exhibitions change regularly to reflect different artists and themes. Nowadays “Vilnius Poker” exhibition is presented at MO Museum as a part of a very special occasion of the 700th anniversary of Vilnius! The exhibition Vilnius Poker at the MO Museum not only celebrates the history of Vilnius, but also takes a critical look at the experience and future of the modern city
Meeting at Mo Museum: Pylimo g. 17
13.45-14.45 Energy and Technology Museum 2 Groups
The first central power station in Vilnius attracts the attention of passers-by now more than ever, and it destroys the established stereotypes of a
traditional museum. Transformation Hall is an interactive exhibition about the relationship between human and energy. In its centre, in a Faraday cage, two of the largest Tesla coils in the Baltic countries are installed, and on the side of the hall, the foundations of the historical chimney of the first public power plant of Vilnius have been opened, the exact location of which was not known until now. During the Tesla Show, you will get to know the achievements of the famous Serbian inventor, engineer Nikola Tesla and the most interesting facts of his biography – although he had 300 patents, this did not save the physicist from poverty. What changes in Tesla’s life led to his inventing one or another invention? The museum guide-educator will demonstrate one small and two large Teslas, play with lightning and offer the exhibit-instrument for visitors to try.
Meeting at Energy and Technology Museum: Rinktinės g. 2