Lithuania

Despite its tenacious and rebellious nature, a tour to Vilnius and Lithuania remains an excellent choice mainly due to its vibrant and colorful history, making it Europe's best kept secret. Vilnius Old Town is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List because the town "has preserved an impressive complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as its medieval layout and natural setting". Beautiful and bewitching, Lithuania's capital seduces visitors with its astonishing Old Town charm.

The landscape of Lithuania is generally flat with some hills in the surrounding highlands. A tour in Vilnius and Lithuania will give a great experience to enjoy more than 2800 lakes and 758 rivers in Lithuania. Thirty percent of it is made of forests and woods. The people in this place are quite devoted to the preservation of nature as well as to recreational activities. The stunning Curonian Spit and Lithuania's lovely national parks leave a pleasant impression on every visitor. Tourists will find all types of dazzling entertainment in each of Lithuania's cities. Spa resorts in Lithuania offer some of the highest quality services. Lithuanians mark all their jovial holidays with traditional celebrations, merrymaking and festivals. In Lithuania guests will be able to try a delicious national cuisine.

A tour to Vilnius will reveal its impressive Old Town, which occupies 360 ha and still contains buildings with architecture that are considered to be the finest in Eastern Europe. Here the most valuable historic and cultural heritage of the city is concentrated. The buildings in the Old Town were built in a number of different centuries; therefore, it is a mixture of all European architectural styles. Vilnius is often called a Baroque city. However, the ruins of castles, narrow streets, church spires, bell towers, red tile roofs, residential cellars testify that Vilnius has a strong Gothic influence. In the 16th century Gothic became intertwined with Renaissance, and in the 17th – 18th centuries Baroque buildings started to appear. Because of more than 40 churches in Vilnius, the city is called the Jerusalem of the North.

Vilnius is the main but not the only tourist attraction in Lithuania. Other towns like Kaunas, Klaipeda and Siauliai will ensure many interesting attractions and the perfect relaxation. Kaunas is like the heart of Lithuanian culture, tradition and history, and it is just waiting to be discovered. Klaipeda is a great place for a holiday. It can offer endless beaches of white sand and dunes for gazing at the sea and sky, pine forests for enjoyable walks out of the city. Not far from Siauliai stands the breathtaking Hill of Crosses - a hill in the countryside covered with an uncountable number of crosses and crucifixes of every conceivable kind, which became one of the most beloved of sacred sites for Catholics in Northern Europe.

Nowadays Lithuania draws attention, not only because of its unique architectural character, but also because of its cultural events and attractions. A tour to Vilnius will introduce you to the city's streets - filled with stores, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and hotels. If you want to experience some genuine hospitality, welcome to the wonderful world of Lithuania, with its special culture, interesting traditions and many varied tourist attractions.