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: Perloja (Monument for Vytautas the Great & Perloja S.Maria and St. Francis of Assisi Church), Merkine (Merkine Observation Tower & Merkine Mound) and The Pyramid of Merkine (in Cesukai). 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, have some family-friendly fun at Dazasvydzio Centras, 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.