16 days in Vilnius Itinerary

The capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, boasts an impressive medieval quarter--one of the continent's largest and a World Heritage Site with almost 2,000 historical buildings.

Change things up with these side-trips from Vilnius: The Pyramid of Merkine (in Cesukai), Perloja (Monument for Vytautas the Great & Perloja S.Maria and St. Francis of Assisi Church) and Merkine (Merkine Observation Tower & Merkine Mound). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Gediminas Castle Tower, get a taste of the local shopping with Vilnil. Museum of illusions, contemplate the long history of Ponary cmentarz, and visit Vilnius Old Town.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Vilnius holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Jordan, the closest major aiports are Vilnius International Airport and Kaunas International Airport. In October, daytime highs in Vilnius are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel back home.