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Panoramic Tour of Vilnius
Sunday- July 22, 2012
18.30 – 19.30
Price per person: included into the registration fee
A short panoramic tour features the Parliament House, Vilnius Cathedral square, Gothic corner of Vilnius with St Anne's and Bernardine churches.
This tour will end with Welcome Cocktail Reception including tasting of Lithuanian traditional dishes and beer.
More info: Vilnius
Excursions for a free afternoon
Wednesday- July 25, 2012
1) Excursion to the Island Castle in Trakai
Wednesday - July 25 , 2012
14.00 - 18.00
Price per person: 40 EUR
Price includes:
• English speaking guide
• Transportation and admission fees
Excursion to one of the oldest Lithuanian settlements spreading over unique glacial terrain - Trakai - the ancient capital of Lithuania. Trakai features moraine hills and numerous lakes. Many hills emerge from water like islands. Located 28 km from Vilnius, the ancient capital of Lithuania is now famous for its 15th century insular castle on the lake, which is housing an exhibition on prehistoric findings and the 17th-18th century applied art, the way of life of the Lithuanian Grand Dukes, and the Karaites, a Judaist sect brought by grand Duke Vytautas from the Crimea.
Reservations are made on a first come first served basis. We reserve the right to cancel trips due to low enrolment. Participants will be offered the opportunity to book an alternative excursion or a full refund.
We recommend to wear sneakers or comfortable walking shoes.
More info: Trakai Castle
2) Visiting The Library Of Vilnius University And Amber Museum - Gallery
Wednesday – July 25, 2012
14.00 - 16.30
Price per person - 35 EUR
Price includes:
• English speaking guide
• Transportation and admission fees
• Lunch in old town restaurant
Vilnius University Library, founded in 1570, has remained in its authentic place up to now. Together with all the buildings and courtyards of the old University it composes a uniform, spectacular and unique architectural ensemble of Vilnius Old City, representing the history of Lithuanian science and culture progress. The tour features library halls, University courtyards and St.John Church.
Future the visit to the Amber Gallery. The exhibits on display at the Amber Museum-Gallery will tell you about the morphology of amber. It is revealed in the exhibits of various sizes, forms and colour. You also will be able to see the ceramics baking shop of the end of the 15th century found in the basement of the Museum, authentic earthenware. Exhibitions of the works of artists working with amber are constantly held at the Gallery. One can also buy amber jewellery of modern and classical design here.
Reservations are made on a first come first served basis. We reserve the right to cancel trips due to low enrolment. Participants will be offered the opportunity to book an alternative excursion or a full refund.
We recommend to wear sneakers or comfortable walking shoes.
More info: Vilnius University Library
Amber Museum Gallery
3) Visit The Sculpture Park Of The Centre Of Europe
Wednesday – July 25, 2012
14.00 - 18.00
Price per person: 42 EUR
Price includes:
• English speaking guide
• Transportation and admission fees
• Certificate
Europos Parkas was founded in 1991 by Lithuanian sculptor Gintaras Karosas. The exhibition spans an area of 55 hectares and is visited by over 60,000 people annually. The goal of the museum is to give an artistic significance to the geographic centre (as determined by the French National Geographic Institute in 1989) of the European continent and to present the best of Lithuanian and international modern art achievements. While enjoying the treasured landscape of the park, you will at the same time discover the admirable world of art. The sculptures are permanently exhibited amidst beautiful rolling hills, woodlands and grasslands dotted with natural springs. The yellow blossoms of the grassland in the spring time and the faded colours of the misty autumn add an atmospheric backdrop to the sculptures. This harmonious whole with the light changing as the day progresses makes a lasting impression.
Reservations are made on a first come first served basis. We reserve the right to cancel trips due to low enrolment. Participants will be offered the opportunity to book an alternative excursion or a full refund.
We recommend to wear sneakers or comfortable walking shoes.
More info: Europos Parkas
4) Visit Gediminas Castle
Wednesday – July 25, 2012
14.00 – 16.00
Price per person: 35 EUR
Price includes:
• English speaking guide
• Transportation and admission fees
Gediminas, the most famous of Lithuania’s medieval grant dukes, once fell asleep during a hunting trip on top of the hill by a confluence of ricers. He dreamed of a huge iron wolf howling the howl of 100 wolves. A pagan high priest interpreted the dream as meaning he should build an impenetrable castle and city in that place. That city became Vilnius. The upper part of the castle has lasted for seven centuries and the view from the top is the most spectacular in town.
Reservations are made on a first come first served basis. We reserve the right to cancel trips due to low enrolment. Participants will be offered the opportunity to book an alternative excursion or a full refund.
We recommend to wear sneakers or comfortable walking shoes.
More info: Gediminas Castle
