New! Cycling Lithuania – from the capital Vilnius to the Baltic coast and the Curonian Spit National Park (self-guided)

Welcome to Lithuania! Upon your arrival in Vilnius, you'll arrange your own transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, settling in and preparing for the exciting journey ahead.

After collecting your rental cycles at the hotel, join a guided bike tour to explore Vilnius' iconic landmarks and hidden gems. In the afternoon, cycle to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Here, you can visit the 14th-century island castle nestled in Lake Galvė. Check into your hotel in Trakai for the night.

Start your day with an optional bike trip around Lake Galvė, taking in the beautiful Užutrakis estate and picturesque views of Trakai Island Castle. Continue cycling through a landscape of lakes and hills, finishing in Elektrėnai, home to Lithuania's most powerful thermal power station. From there, take a bus or private minibus transfer to Kaunas, the country's second-largest city and former capital. Check into your hotel in Kaunas for the night.

Spend the morning exploring the Old Town of Kaunas before cycling along the Nemunas River to Mikytai. Take a ferry across the river to Vilkija and continue cycling to the impressive Panemunė Castle. Along the way, cross the Dubysa River, pass Veliuona mound hill, the grave of the Grand Duke Gediminas, and Raudonė Castle. Check into your hotel at Panemunė Castle for the night.

Continue your journey by cycling along the Nemunas River to Jurbarkas. From Jurbarkas, cycle towards Smalininkai, a border town with the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. From there, take a bus or private minibus transfer to Šilutė. Check into your hotel in Šilutė for the night.

Start your day with a cycle to Ventė Horn, where you can visit the 19th-century lighthouse and the Ornithological Station. Enjoy panoramic views of the landscape, including the shimmering sand dunes of the Curonian Spit. Cross the Curonian Lagoon by boat to Nida, a charming town known as a land of storks. Check into your hotel in Nida for the night.

Enjoy a free day to explore Nida, a former old fishermen's village on the Curonian Spit. Cycle or walk along impressive sand dunes, visit the Fisherman's House, the summer house of the famous German writer Thomas Mann, and the Amber Gallery. Spend another night in your Nida hotel.

Follow the Seaside Cycle Route along the Curonian Spit to Klaipėda. Along the way, explore the 'Dead' sand dunes, watch a colony of grey herons and cormorants, visit the Hill of Witches, or relax on golden beaches. Take a local ferry from Smiltynė to the Old Town of Klaipėda and cycle to your hotel. Check into your hotel in Klaipėda for the night.

Enjoy a final stroll through the fascinating town of Klaipėda before your departure. You can arrange for a transfer to Palanga airport, international ferry terminal, or bus/train station (optional extras). You may also choose to extend your stay (optional extras) and explore Klaipėda further.