Vilnius Custom Day Trip: Explore History with Trakai and Kernave Tour
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8 Ratings
Kernave
Discover the rich history of Lithuania on a custom day trip from Vilnius. Visit the UNESCO-protected hill-forts of Kernave and the magnificent Island castle in Trakai. Customize your tour with optional sites and enjoy a boat trip in Trakai. Lunch and entrance fees not included.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kernave Mounds - Kernave, the first Lithuanian capital, located 40 minutes drive from Vilnius. On the way it is possible to visit the Cognitive Walkway of Dukstos Oak-Wood. Upon reaching Kernave (a medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and today a tourist attraction and an archaeological site) you will explore 5 hill forts, archaeology museum and hand-made souvenirs shop.

  • Uzutrakis Manor Estate (The Tyszkiewicz Palace) - Possible stops at view-point of Neris river-bank or Uztrakis mansion.
    Museum closed on Mondays

  • Trakai Island Castle Museum - Trakai prides a magical castle, located on an island. You will be able to visit castle museum, to take a boat trip (additional charge), and have lunch in traditional restaurant owned by the Karaim family.
    From October to May Trakai castle is closed on Mondays, only outside visit is possible.
    December and January Trakai castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, only outside visit is possible.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets for Trakai castle
  • Entrance tickets for Kernave museum
Additional Information

Delight in this journey and grab the chance to visit two important cities in Lithuania’s history. Discover Kernave’s Unesco-guarded hill-forts and Trakai’s magnificent Island castle. This tour is customizable: include additional stops like the Dukstas forest path featuring wooden Pagan statues, or the Uzutrakis mansion at no extra cost. An optional boat ride in Trakai is also available (additional fees apply). Please note, the cost for lunch and entrance fees are not covered in the tour price.

Location
Kernave Mounds
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Eric_j
May 30, 2024
Brilliant wonderful I recommend it - We had a wonderful experience brilliant time I would recommend it to anyone booking a trip to Vilnius. The weather was brilliant we had a great time Eric and annmarie
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Rima_w
Mar 11, 2023
Nice tour - Very nice informative guide.. totally recommended …………………………,,,……….,…..,………….. If you want people to write reviews dont force then to write 100 letters!!!!
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Rachel_p
Oct 18, 2022
A great day trip from Vilnius! - I enjoyed my tour of Day Trip to Trakai and Kernave!I loved being able to do a little of many things. Exploring the old capital of five hills and touring a medieval castle. Lunch was delicious! The scenery was amazing and my guide was knowledgeable and helpful! As a single female, I felt safe the entire time and and would recommend to others!
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Marcus_l
Aug 24, 2022
Great trip - wonderful trip, friendly and knowledgeable guide. We visited castle, SUP, solar boat ride and church
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Stefania_m
Mar 2, 2022
Excellent - Very good day with our excellent guide Jurate. We found such lovely places and we spent a a real interesting day. Highly recommended
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Donna_j
Sep 24, 2023
Trakai castle and Kernave - The two sites we visited were very different but equally unique. Our guide went through both sites with us and gave us an informed guided tour. The only reason I did not give him 5stars was that his car could have been cleaner
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Rbnld
Nov 26, 2018
Issues in the booking - I had booked my tour for Trakai. It was a Monday and when i reached the bus they told me with a surprising face that the tour is not likely to happen as on Mondays Trakai's Castle is closed. They did a couple of calls and came back to me saying that either I get my money back (at least) or I pay double and they take me there as a private tour. Sincerely, they resolved the issue in a good manner but if the tour is never done on Monday i wouldn't let people to book on Mondays, it just makes no sense.
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