10-Day Walking Tour of Lithuania

10-Day Walking Tour of Lithuania Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Vilnius

Once you arrive in Vilnius, you’ll be taken to your hotel to settle in. Take a walk around the old town, or enjoy a welcome drink with your guide if you chose the guided tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vilnius
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Pavilniai Regional Park

Good morning! After breakfast, head out to explore a regional park in Vilnius. You’ll ride the trail to Pavilniai Regional Park, a protected area that includes a 65m rock formation in the river valley. Rock formations 20,000 years old can be seen here on an easy hike.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vilnius
Distance: 4 hours, 10km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Day Trip and Hikes in Trakai

Start the day with a short train ride to the cozy medieval town of Trakai, surrounded by picturesque lakes and forests. Trakai is the historical capital of Lithuania and its beauty is renowned the country over.

See the Trakai Castle, walk the lakeshores, and try one of the famous kibinai pastries in town. Then, embark on one of two hikes: a shorter walk around Trakai town, or a longer journey to Varnikai Reserve, full of forests and meadows.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vilnius
Distance: Short hike: 2 hours, 7km
Long hike: 5 hours, 15km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 West to Klaipeda

Head west today towards Klaipeda, getting a glimpse into rural Lithuanian life on the train ride. Once you arrive, you can enjoy a welcome drink and some time to unwind.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Klaipeda
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Explore the Curonian Spit

Begin your adventures today with a ferry ride to Smiltyne, where you’ll walk a loop around the northernmost part of the Curonian Spit. Pass fishermen’s shops, farmsteads, and old shipping ports. You can stop into the sea museum or aquarium if you’d like before crossing over to the lagoon side of the spit.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Klaipeda
Distance: 3 hours, 8km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Hiking in Juodkrante

After breakfast, drive to Juodkrante for another hiking day. You’ll walk around Amber Bay, learning about the local flora and fauna and seeing the craftsmanship of local artists in the weathervane gallery.

Walk through a glorious old forest, cresting the Hill of Witches to learn about the folklore of this place. Watch for the cormorant colony here- it’s the largest in Europe! In the evening, you can relax at the local beach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Juodkrante
Distance: 6 hours, 13.5km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Grey Dune Adventure

This morning, you’ll be taken to the Grey Dunes, a picturesque trail in the Nagliai Nature Reserve. Hike south along the Curonian lagoon to Preila, where you can eat a picnic lunch under a gorgeous lighthouse.
Overnight Location: Hotel or guesthouse in Preila
Distance: 6 hours, 15km
Meals: None

Day 8 Hiking the Hills to Nida

Today you’ll walk from Preila to Nida, visiting Vecekrugas, the highest dune in the Curonian spit, for panoramic views. There are lots of other hills you can hike up for views along the way if you’d like to.

When you arrive in Nida, check out the civil airfield, where you can walk on the runway.
Overnight Location: Hotel or guesthouse in Nida
Distance: 6 hours, 13km
Meals: None

Day 9 The Beauty of Nida

For your final walking day, you’ll enjoy the beauty of Nida at a leisurely pace. Visit the town centre, the Parnidis dune, and the stunning lighthouse. When you’re done walking, you’ll be able to lay back by the Baltic Sea and soak up some sun.
Overnight Location: Hotel or guesthouse in Nida
Distance: 6 hours, 8.5km
Meals: None

Day 10 Departure

Getting up off the sand in Nida is going to be hard, but it’s your final day of the tour. You can opt for a transfer back to Vilnius or Klaipeda, or book some additional days here if you’d like more time.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: None