5-Day Lithuania road trip from Kaunas to Druskininkai and Vilnius

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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through Lithuania.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Lithuania. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Kaunas, 1 night in Druskininkai, and 1 night in Vilnius, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Lithuania. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Kaunas, Druskininkai, and Vilnius. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in Lithuania you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Kaunas, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Lithuania, including the stunning Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park and Bernardine Garden.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Lithuania. From the magnificent Vilnius Cathedral to the breathtaking Vingis Park and Gate of Dawn, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Gediminas Castle Tower and learn more about the unique Trakai Island Castle to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Kaunas, Druskininkai, and Vilnius, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Lithuania. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Lithuania.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Lithuania. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Lithuania.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Lithuania.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Lithuania has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Lithuania. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Lithuania extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Lithuania fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Lithuania today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Panorama of Kaunas from Aleksotas hill, Lithuania.Kaunas / 2 nights
Aerial view of Vilnius old city.Vilnius / 1 night
Druskininkų savivaldybė - region in LithuaniaDruskininkai / 1 night
Trakų seniūnija - region in LithuaniaTrakai Eldership

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Attractions

photo of trakai. Trakai island castle. Trakai castle is a castle of vytautas and subsequent lithuanian princes on an island in lake galve, opposite the more ancient castle of keistut.Trakai Island Castle
Bernardine Garden, Senamiesčio seniūnija, Vilnius, Vilnius city municipality, Vilnius County, LithuaniaBernardine Garden
photo of vilnius, lithuania. View of bell tower and facade of cathedral basilica of st. Stanislaus and St. Vladislav on cathedral square, Famous landmark, Showplace In sunny summer under blue sky with clouds.Vilnius Cathedral
photo of Vilnius ,Lithuania - JULY 3, 2020: Colorful hot air balloons taking off in vingis park in Vilnius city on sunny summer evening. Lots of people watching as balloons fly away.Vingis Park
photo of vilnius, Lithuania. The gate of dawn, The religious, Historical and cultural monument, The only surviving gate of ancient city walls and the chapel with miraculous image of our lady of mercy.Gates of Dawn
Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park
Verkiai Regional Park, Verkių seniūnija, Vilnius, Vilnius city municipality, Vilnius County, LithuaniaVerkiai Regional Park
Gediminas Castle Tower, Senamiesčio seniūnija, Vilnius, Vilnius city municipality, Vilnius County, LithuaniaGediminas Castle Tower
photo of aerial beautiful spring morning fog view of vilnius tv tower Lithuania.Vilnius TV Tower
Hall Market, Senamiesčio seniūnija, Vilnius, Vilnius city municipality, Vilnius County, LithuaniaHalle Market
photo of kaunas castle, monument to "Vytis", Lithuania.Kaunas Castle
Musical fountain, Druskininkai, Druskininkų savivaldybė, Alytus County, LithuaniaMusical fountain
Kalniečių parkas
9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress, Šilainių seniūnija, Kaunas, Kauno miesto savivaldybė, Kaunas County, Lithuania9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress
photo of aerial view of pazaislis monastery and surrounding lush geen landscape during summer evening.Pažaislis Monastery
photo of vytautas magnus university botanical garden.Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden
Nemunas island, Centro seniūnija, Kaunas, Kauno miesto savivaldybė, Kaunas County, LithuaniaNemunas island

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Small car

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small car
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People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
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Premium car

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premium car
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Day 1 – Kaunas - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Kaunas - arrival day

  • Kaunas - Arrival day
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  • Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park
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Kaunas has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,783 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kaunas, DIA. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,093 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kaunas is Casa della Pasta. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

Kaunas also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Kaunas is rePUBlic No.1. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,978 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Kaunas is Kultura. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,640 customers.

Locals also enjoy Višta puode. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Lithuania!

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Day 2 – Kaunas and Druskininkai

Day 2

Day 2 – Kaunas and Druskininkai

  • Kaunas
  • Druskininkai
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Drive 173 km, 3 hours

  • Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden
  • Kaunas Castle
  • 9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress
  • Kalniečių parkas
  • Pažaislis Monastery
  • More

Day 2 of your road trip through Lithuania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Druskininkai for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kaunas is the amazing Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden. This attraction is a botanical garden that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,091 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible castle, Kaunas Castle. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,643 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kaunas is the outstanding 9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,913 visitors.

The spectacular Kalniečių parkas is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,594 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Pažaislis Monastery. This attraction is a popular monastery that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,729 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Lithuania. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Druskininkai, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Sicilia, one of the best restaurants in the city of Druskininkai. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,975 customers.

Locals also recommend The House, Restoranas, Delvira as one of the best restaurants in the city of Druskininkai. The House, Restoranas, Delvira is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,160 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Druskininkai is Sicilia picerija. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

After dinner, visit “BAGIRA Lounge” Druskininkai, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Druskininkai. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 298 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Lithuania!

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Experiences

Day 3 – Druskininkai and Vilnius

Day 3

Day 3 – Druskininkai and Vilnius

  • Vilnius
  • Druskininkai
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Drive 162 km, 2 hours 55 min

  • Musical fountain
  • Vilnius TV Tower
  • Verkiai Regional Park
  • Halle Market
  • Gates of Dawn
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Musical fountain. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,663 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Druskininkai is another excellent way to spend your new day in Lithuania. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Lithuania’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Lithuania’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Lithuania’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Vilnius TV Tower for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a television tower and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,088 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Verkiai Regional Park. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,216 visitors, this park deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Hall Market. This attraction, a stunning top-tier point of interest, has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,446 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Gate of Dawn. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,570 travelers, this is one attraction many highly recommend.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Vilnius.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Gaspars, one of the best restaurants in the city of Vilnius. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 757 customers.

Locals also recommend Etno Dvaras as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vilnius. Etno Dvaras is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,864 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vilnius is Senoji trobelė. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,817 customers.

After dinner, visit Alchemikas, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Vilnius. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like NArauti. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

Alternatively, Būsi trečias is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Vilnius. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,858 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Lithuania!

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Day 4 – Vilnius, Trakai, and Kaunas

Day 4

Day 4 – Vilnius, Trakai, and Kaunas

  • Vilnius
  • Trakai Eldership
  • Kaunas
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Drive 119 km, 2 hours 13 min

  • Vilnius Cathedral
  • Gediminas Castle Tower
  • Bernardine Garden
  • Vingis Park
  • Trakai Island Castle
  • More

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Lithuania. Today, you'll wake up in Vilnius and embark on a scenic drive to Kaunas, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Vilnius before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Vilnius. This attraction is a cathedral that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 15,179 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Gediminas Castle Tower. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,669 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Vilnius is the stunning Bernardine Garden. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,998 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated park in Vilnius. The popular Vingis Park is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Trakai Island Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 26,071 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like "Bernelių užeiga" senamiestyje. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,548 customers.

Locals also recommend Pilies sodas, another of the best restaurants in Kaunas. Pilies sodas is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,738 customers.

After dinner, visit Baking Mad Hidden Lab to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Kaunas, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Pelėdinė. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Pelėdinė has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,246 customers.

Piano Piano is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,099 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Lithuania, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 5 – Kaunas - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Kaunas - departure day

  • Kaunas - Departure day
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  • Nemunas island
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Day 5 of your road trip in Lithuania is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Kaunas before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Nemunas Island is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Kaunas. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,048 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Kaunas and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Lithuania.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Kaunas at Mtevani before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,393 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Kaunas. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Lithuania!

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