Discover Trakai, the ancient capital of Lithuania, located just 28 km west of Vilnius. Explore the Island Castle, one of Lithuania’s most visited historical monuments, and learn about the Karaites, a small ethnic minority living in Trakai for over 600 years. Taste their national dish, kibinai, during lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy a walking tour of Trakai’s wooden architecture, legends, and the Peninsula Castle.
Tour details:
- Transfer from Vilnius to Trakai (approx. 20 minutes) with insights into Lithuanian traditions.
- Visit the medieval Island Castle (approx. 30 min).
- Walking tour in Trakai: Kenesa of Karaites, legends, wooden architecture, and Peninsula Castle.
- Lunch at a local restaurant with traditional Karaites dishes and drinks tasting, or coffee/tea at a chocolate café.
- Transfer back to Vilnius.
Included in the price: Lunch and tickets to the Island Castle. For pricing inquiries, please contact me via email. This tour is ideal for lovers of history, culture, architecture, and nature.
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