6 days in Kaunas, Utena & Vilnius Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): see the interesting displays at National M. K. Ciurlionis Art Museum and then step into the grandiose world of Kaunas Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Old Town, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Pazaislis Monastery, and then contemplate the long history of Ninth Fort.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Kaunas journey maker.

Accra, Ghana to Kaunas is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Accra to Kaunas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Accra in January, expect Kaunas to be much colder, temps between -2°C and -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Utena.

On the 18th (Sat), examine the collection at Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology, walk around Dauniskio Park, then stroll around VestuviU Kalnas, then stop by Utenio Square, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kristaus Zengimo i dangU baznycia.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Utena travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Kaunas to Utena takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Vilnius.

On the 19th (Sun), see the interesting displays at KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus), then get engrossed in the history at Gediminas Castle Tower, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Anne's Church, and finally take a stroll through Vilnius Old Town.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Vilnius route planner.

You can drive from Utena to Vilnius in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Vilnius are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.