9-Day Lithuania road trip from Vilnius to Anykščiai, Šiauliai, and Kaunas

Vilnius has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Bernardine Garden. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,998 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 Vilnius, Gaspars. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 757 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vilnius is Etno Dvaras. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,864 customers.

Locals recommend Senoji trobelė as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vilnius. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,817 customers.

Vilnius also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Vilnius is Alchemikas. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vilnius is NArauti. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

Locals also enjoy Būsi trečias. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,858 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Lithuania!

You still have 3 nights left in Vilnius.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Vilnius Cathedral. This incredible attraction is a cathedral and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 15,179 visitors.

Cathedral Square is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,825 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. This amazing attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,770 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Gediminas Castle Tower. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,669 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 Grey. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,751 customers.

Bernelių Užeiga is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Vilnius. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,248 customers.

Locals enjoy Lokys, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Vilnius. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,849 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Vilnius, rePUBlic No.4. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,600 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like BIX Baras. This bar 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!

You still have 2 nights left in Vilnius.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Verkiai Regional Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,216 visitors.

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,137 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Hall Market. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,446 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Gate of Dawn. This city gate and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,570 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Pūčkoriai outcrop. This outcrop is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 2,788 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 Fortas. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,746 customers.

The pub Leičiai 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 1,753 customers.

Locals enjoy Grill London, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Vilnius. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,440 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Vilnius, Piano Man Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,715 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Carré Bar & Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,694 customers.

Artistai is another of the best bars in the city of Vilnius. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Lithuania!

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 Anykščiai, 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 museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,156 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible MO Museum. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,078 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Vilnius is the stunning Vingis Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,695 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 top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,656 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like 5 Taškai. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 672 customers.

Locals also recommend Uno Pica Anykščiai, another of the best restaurants in Anykščiai. Uno Pica Anykščiai is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Kavinė-picerija "Juna". This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,250 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

You’ll stay in Šiauliai for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Kirkilai Lakes and Observation Tower. This excellent attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,650 visitors.

Around 2,119 travelers rated this attraction with 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Biržai Regional Park. This amazing attraction is a regional park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,227 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 Hill of Crosses for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a hillfort and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,852 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Šiauliai, Leja. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

Locals recommend Juone pastuoge, muzikinis klubas - Smukle, Jonyne as one of the best restaurants in the city of Šiauliai. Juone pastuoge, muzikinis klubas - Smukle, Jonyne is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,064 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Šiauliai, CASK 215. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like ROCK 'N' ROLL PUB Šiauliai. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,145 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Lithuania with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Lithuania. Today, you'll wake up in Šiauliai and embark on a scenic drive to Kaunas, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Šiauliai and Jurbarkas 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 Šiauliai. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Iron Fox. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,508 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Chaim Frenkel villa. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,189 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Šiauliai is the stunning Šiauliai Cathedral. This cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,354 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Panemunė Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,800 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Raudonė Castle. This château and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,260 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Seredžiaus mound. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,719 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Jurbarkas District, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Kaunas. When you arrive in Kaunas 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 DIA. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,093 customers.

Locals also recommend Casa della Pasta, another of the best restaurants in Kaunas. Casa della Pasta is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

After dinner, visit rePUBlic No.1 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 2,978 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kultura. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Kultura has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,640 customers.

Višta puode 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 1,777 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!

You still have 1 night left in Kaunas.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is 9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,913 visitors.

Cathedral-Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,978 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Kaunas Castle. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,643 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,783 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 4,091 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.

Pilies sodas is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Kaunas. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,738 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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Kalniečių parkas. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,594 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Draugystės Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,590 visitors.

Pažaislis Monastery is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular monastery, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 4,729 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Kaunas 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 26,071 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Užutrakio dvaro sodybos rūmai. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,324 visitors, this must-see tourist destination deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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 Old Green Grill House, one of the best restaurants in the city of Vilnius. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,315 customers.

After dinner, visit The pub Leičiai, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Vilnius. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,753 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Peronas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,477 customers.

Alternatively, 7 Fridays bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Vilnius. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,520 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip in Lithuania is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Vilnius 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.

Three Crosses Monument is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Vilnius. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,509 visitors.

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

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