One-Week Lithuania Road Trip from Kaunas to Vilnius, Panevėžys, and Klaipeda
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 8-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 3 nights in Kaunas, 2 nights in Vilnius, 1 night in Panevėžys, and 1 night in Klaipėda, 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, Vilnius, Panevėžys, and Klaipėda. We'll help you experience the best 8 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 Trakai Island Castle and learn more about the unique Treetop walking path to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Kaunas, Vilnius, Panevėžys, and Klaipėda, 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 7 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 7 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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Day 1 – Kaunas - arrival day
Day 1 – Kaunas - arrival day
- Kaunas - Arrival day
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- Kalniečių parkas
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Kaunas has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kalniečių parkas. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,542 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 8-day vacation in Lithuania!
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Day 2 – Kaunas
Day 2 – Kaunas
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Drive 14 km, 42 min
- Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park
- Kaunas Castle
- M K Čiurlionis National Art Museum
- Vytautas the Great War Museum
- Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden
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You still have 2 nights left in Kaunas.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,655 visitors.
Kaunas Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,406 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,130 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Vytautas the Great War Museum. This architectural structure and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,783 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden. This botanical garden is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,046 visitors.
To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Lithuania to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.
When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Kaunas.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Kaunas, like "Bernelių užeiga" senamiestyje. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,548 customers.
Kultura is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Kaunas. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,640 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Kaunas, Baking Mad Hidden Lab. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Pelėdinė. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,246 customers.
Piano Piano is another of the best bars in the city of Kaunas. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,099 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Lithuania!
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Day 3 – Druskininkai, Trakai, and Vilnius
Day 3 – Druskininkai, Trakai, and Vilnius
- Trakai Eldership
- Druskininkai
- Vilnius
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Drive 262 km, 4 hours
- Snow Arena Druskininkai
- Hoist "Cableway
- Musical fountain
- Trakai Island Castle
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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 Snow Arena Druskininkai. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,506 visitors.
You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Hoist "Cableway". This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,478 visitors.
Musical fountain is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 5,565 reviews.
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 Trakai Island Castle for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,517 visitors.
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
Day 4 – Vilnius
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Drive 45 km, 1 hour 16 min
- Vingis Park
- Gates of Dawn
- Halle Market
- MO Museum
- Verkiai Regional Park
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You still have 1 night left in Vilnius.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Vingis Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,642 visitors.
Gate of Dawn is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,245 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Hall Market. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,097 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding MO Museum. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,906 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Verkiai Regional Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,133 visitors.
To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Lithuania to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.
When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Vilnius.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Vilnius, like rePUBlic No.4. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,600 customers.
Grey is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Vilnius. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,751 customers.
Locals enjoy BIX Baras, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Vilnius. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,364 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Lithuania!
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Day 5 – Vilnius, Anykščiai, and Panevėžys
Day 5 – Vilnius, Anykščiai, and Panevėžys
- Vilnius
- Panevėžys
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Drive 190 km, 2 hours 44 min
- Vilnius Cathedral
- Gediminas Castle Tower
- Bernardine Garden
- Vilnius TV Tower
- Treetop walking path
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Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Lithuania. Today, you'll wake up in Vilnius and embark on a scenic drive to Panevėžys, 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 14,907 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible Gediminas Castle Tower. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,230 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 16,858 visitors.
Next, you could make your way to the best-rated television tower in Vilnius. The popular Vilnius TV Tower 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 Treetop walking path. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,484 visitors.
We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restoranėlis „Bisas“. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 761 customers.
Locals also recommend Grill London, another of the best restaurants in Panevėžys. Grill London is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 606 customers.
If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at La Fa Arena Café Bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 544 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.
After dinner, visit Mėsmalė Grill Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Panevėžys, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 448 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Drunken Horse Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Drunken Horse Pub has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 397 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 6 – Šiauliai, Palanga, and Klaipeda
Day 6 – Šiauliai, Palanga, and Klaipeda
- Klaipėda
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Drive 296 km, 4 hours 12 min
- Hill of Crosses
- Monkey Bridge
- Palanga Amber Museum
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Lithuania. Today, you'll wake up in Panevėžys and embark on a scenic drive to Klaipeda, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Panevėžys and Šiauliai District 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 Panevėžys. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Culture and Leisure Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,667 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible Senvagė. This attraction, a beloved village, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,973 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Panevėžys is the stunning Skaistakalnis Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,272 visitors.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Hill of Crosses. This attraction is a hillfort that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,595 visitors.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Šiauliai District, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Klaipeda. When you arrive in Klaipeda you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.
We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Pepper Grey. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,302 customers.
Locals also recommend monai, another of the best restaurants in Klaipeda. Monai is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,049 customers.
If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Momo Grill. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 914 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.
After dinner, visit Meat Lovers Klaipėda to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Klaipeda, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,297 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Faksas. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Faksas has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,277 customers.
Senoji Hansa is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,341 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 7 – Klaipeda and Kaunas
Day 7 – Klaipeda and Kaunas
- Klaipėda
- Kaunas
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Drive 281 km, 4 hours 8 min
- Theatre Square
- Biržos bridge
- Melnrages Molas
- Dutchman's Cap
- Klaipėdos zoologijos sodas
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You’ll stay in Kaunas for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore today is Theatre Square. This excellent attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,509 visitors.
Around 1,484 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Melnrages Molas. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,182 visitors.
To experience the local culture, see more of Lithuania, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Lithuania. You also get to admire popular places of interest.
You could then travel to Dutchman's Cap for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,702 visitors.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Kaunas.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kaunas, Višta puode. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.
Locals recommend Pilies sodas as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kaunas. Pilies sodas is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,738 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Kaunas, Rocknrolla bar&kitchen. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,036 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like B2O bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 691 customers.
Godo is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Kaunas. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 629 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Lithuania with a toast!
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Day 8 – Kaunas - departure day
Day 8 – Kaunas - departure day
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- Draugystės Park
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Day 8 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.
Draugystės Park 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,556 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.
Alternatively, we also recommend Baking Mad Hidden Lab for your last chance at a meal in the city of Kaunas. The Baking Mad Hidden Lab restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Pelėdinė. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,246 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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