7 days in Vilnius & Kaunas Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Vilnius side-trips: Vytautas the Great Monument (in Kernave) and Trakai Island Castle Museum (in Trakai). There's lots more to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, examine the collection at KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus), take in the spiritual surroundings of Gate of Dawn, and enjoy breathtaking views from Vilnius TV Tower.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Vilnius travel route builder app.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are Vilnius International Airport and Kaunas International Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Vilnius can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can drive to Kaunas.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Ninth Fort, admire the striking features of Kaunas Town Hall, stop by Old Town, then see the interesting displays at Devil's Museum, and finally examine the collection at National M. K. Ciurlionis Art Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Mon): brush up on your military savvy at Atomic KGB Bunker, take an in-depth tour of Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Michael the Archangel, then steep yourself in history at Sugihara House, and finally wander the streets of Laisves aleja (Liberty Boulevard).

For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Kaunas trip planner.

Traveling by car from Vilnius to Kaunas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Kaunas can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 14°C.