One-Week Lithuania Road Trip from Vilnius traveling west to Anykščiai, Kaunas, 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 Vilnius, 1 night in Anykščiai, 2 nights in Kaunas, 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 Vilnius, Anykščiai, Kaunas, 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 Vilnius, 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 Bernardine Garden and Vilnius Cathedral.
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 Vingis Park to the breathtaking Gate of Dawn and Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park, 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 Treetop walking path 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 Vilnius, Anykščiai, Kaunas, 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 – Vilnius - arrival day
Day 1 – Vilnius - arrival day
- Vilnius - Arrival day
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- Bernardine Garden
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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 8-day vacation in Lithuania!
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Day 2 – Vilnius
Day 2 – Vilnius
- Vilnius
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Drive 45 km, 1 hour 25 min
- Vingis Park
- Gates of Dawn
- Halle Market
- MO Museum
- Verkiai Regional Park
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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 Vingis Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,695 visitors.
Gate of Dawn is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,570 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 MO Museum. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,078 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 9,216 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!
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Day 3 – Vilnius and Anykščiai
Day 3 – Vilnius and Anykščiai
- Vilnius
- Anykščiai Eldership
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Drive 130 km, 2 hours
- Vilnius Cathedral
- Cathedral Square
- Gediminas Castle Tower
- Vilnius TV Tower
- Treetop walking path
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Rise and shine on day 3 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 cathedral that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 15,179 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible Cathedral Square. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,825 visitors.
If you have time, another site you could explore in Vilnius is the stunning Gediminas Castle Tower. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,669 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 must-see tourist destination 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!
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Day 4 – Kaunas
Day 4 – Kaunas
- Kaunas
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Drive 154 km, 2 hours 37 min
- Raudondvaris
- 9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress
- Kalniečių parkas
- Lietuvos zoologijos sodas
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You’ll stay in Kaunas for 2 nights.
One of the best places to explore today is Raudondvaris. This excellent attraction is a village that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,529 visitors.
Around 4,913 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Kalniečių parkas. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,594 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 9th Fort of the Kaunas Fortress for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,913 visitors.
This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,594 travelers.
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, DIA. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,093 customers.
Locals recommend Casa della Pasta as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kaunas. Casa della Pasta is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Kaunas, rePUBlic No.1. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,978 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Kultura. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,640 customers.
Višta puode is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Kaunas. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Lithuania with a toast!
Experiences
Day 5 – Kaunas
Day 5 – Kaunas
- Kaunas
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Drive 34 km, 1 hour 13 min
- Pažaislis Monastery
- Draugystės Park
- Kaunas Castle
- Nemunas and Neris Confluence Park
- Vytautas Magnus University Botanical Garden
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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 Pažaislis Monastery. This incredible attraction is a monastery and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,729 visitors.
Draugystės Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,590 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!
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Day 6 – Palanga and Klaipeda
Day 6 – Palanga and Klaipeda
- Klaipėda
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Drive 321 km, 4 hours 49 min
- Monkey Bridge
- Palanga Amber Museum
- Melnrages Molas
- Theatre Square
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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 Monkey Bridge. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,657 visitors.
You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Palanga Amber Museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,393 visitors.
Joining a top-rated tour in Palanga 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 Melnrages Molas for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,272 visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Theatre Square. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,792 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 Klaipeda.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try monai, one of the best restaurants in the city of Klaipeda. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,049 customers.
Locals also recommend Momo Grill as one of the best restaurants in the city of Klaipeda. Momo Grill is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 914 customers.
After dinner, visit Meat Lovers Klaipėda, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Klaipeda. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,297 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Faksas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,277 customers.
Alternatively, Senoji Hansa is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Klaipeda. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,341 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Lithuania!
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Day 7 – Klaipeda, Trakai, and Vilnius
Day 7 – Klaipeda, Trakai, and Vilnius
- Trakai Eldership
- Vilnius
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Drive 335 km, 3 hours 57 min
- Klaipėdos zoologijos sodas
- Pilies Island
- Trakai Island Castle
- Užutrakio dvaro sodybos rūmai
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Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Lithuania. Today, you'll wake up in Klaipėda and embark on a scenic drive to Vilnius, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Klaipėda 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 Klaipėda.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Pilies Island. This attraction is an island that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 258 visitors.
If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Trakai Island Castle. This castle and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 26,071 reviews.
Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Užutrakio dvaro sodybos rūmai. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,324 visitors.
We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Fortas. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,746 customers.
Locals also recommend The pub Leičiai, another of the best restaurants in Vilnius. The pub Leičiai is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,753 customers.
If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Grill London. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,440 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.
After dinner, visit Piano Man Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vilnius, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,715 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Carré Bar & Lounge. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Carré Bar & Lounge has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,694 customers.
Artistai 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 1,922 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 8 – Vilnius - departure day
Day 8 – Vilnius - departure day
- Vilnius - Departure day
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- Three Crosses Monument
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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 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 top-tier point of interest 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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Vilnius at Old Green Grill House before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,315 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Vilnius. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Lithuania!
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