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Top 9 Day Trips from in Kaunas, Kaunas County
Kaunas (/ˈkaʊnəs/; Lithuanian: [ˈkɐʊˑnɐs] ( listen); also see other names) is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the centre of a county in Trakai Municipality of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. In the Russian Empire, it was the capital of the Kaunas Governorate from 1843 to 1915. It served as temporary capital of Lithuania during the interwar period, while the traditional capital of Vilnius was part of Poland between 1920 and 1939. During that period Kaunas has been nicknamed the Little Paris because of rich cultural and academic life, fashion, construction of countless Art Deco, Lithuanian National Romanticism architectural style buildings as well as popular furniture, interior design of the time and widespread café culture. The city interwar architecture is regarded as one of the finest examples of the European Art Deco and received the European Heritage Label, it also resulted in naming Kaunas the first city in Central and Eastern Europe as a UNESCO City of Design. In 2022, Kaunas will be the European Capital of Culture, together with the Luxembourgish city of Esch-sur-Alzette.
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1. Ninth Fort and Rumsiskes from Kaunas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Learn more about Lithuanian culture and traditions on a small-group, guided tour from Kaunas. Visit the Ninth fort and look into the history behind the fortified walls. Head to Rumsiskes and wander around the heritage of Lithuanian rural life in a vast collection of authentic resurrected buildings. • Day trip from Kaunas to Ninth Fort and Rumsiskes. • Explore one of the largest ethnographic museums in Europe. • Visit Ninth fort. • Includes the services of a guide. • Small-group tour limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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2. Kaunas Rumsiskes and Pazaislis Monastery Full Day Tour from Vilnius
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4.7 based on 7 reviews
Combine cultural and nature attractions during a private full-day tour. Explore Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum, with an exposition on the ethnographic regions of Lithuania; visit the historical sites of Kaunas, and wonderful 17th-century Pazaislis Monastery.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All activities
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Barry K
The company offers either a guided trip including castle museum @ 40 euros or an audio trip only @ £20 euros, the castle entrance fee is included on the former and excluded on the latter. We decided on the cheaper version and the recorded commentary was quite audible and reasonable. The castle is well worth seeing, I think it is the most visited place in Lithuania. You can take a boat trip on the lake around the castle for a reasonable 5 euros, it takes about 30 minutes. Comfortable, modern minibus and ran to the advertised times. It leaves from the Cathedral Square with a couple of other pick ups by prior arrangement. The Castle closed to the public on 13 March along with all other museums in Vilnius until further notice due to coronavirus but you can still walk round the outside on the island, hopefully the closure will not be for too long
3. Private Kaunas and Pazaislis Monastery Tour
Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania and lies within 100 kilometers of Vilnius. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Nemunas and Neris. Kaunas is charming not only for its historical buildings, green parks, but it is well known for its museums, counted over twenty with all their branches.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by car for 1-2 pax, Transport by air-conditioned minivan for 3+ pax, Hotel pick-up and drop-off from hotels in central Vilnius
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Williams_Id
I was lucky to be the only person taking this trip on that day. My Guide Jurata was very friendly, and insightful. We spent time at the Kaunas Rumsiskes, where we visited various old Lithuanian settlements. We also toured the Pazaislis monastry as well as Kaunas Old town and castle. She took time to present the cultural and historical background behind the settlements. That did help in appreciating Lithuanian history as well as Lithuanian society historically and in contemporary times. Personally, it was one of the most insightful tour I have ever experienced. For me it was an amazing experience.
4. Kaunas tour with transfer from Vilnius
During this tour we will visit provisional capital of Lithuania- Kaunas. Kaunas was the capital of Lithuania between two world wars. Now it is second largest city in Lithuania. It’s worth to explore old town, castles territory, modernism buildings and speak about prewar independent Lithuania and life of the people of that time. We will explore Kaunas old town with a castle, cozy streets, remains of the several churches, old president palace. Kaunas modernism is unique and becoming more and more famous. We will reach panoramic view of the city by old funicular. It’s possible to visit the Devils museum or Pazaislis monastery. I provide this tour from Vilnius with pickup and drop off to your hotel. If you stay in Kaunas, I can meet you at your hotel in Kaunas. Lunch and entrance tickets are not included in the price.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Vilija T
As a royal city, it was first mentioned in 1323, by Grand Duke Gediminas. Everyone who visits Vilnius, learns the legend about the Iron Wolf and Gediminas, the founder of the city. No wonder, the Gediminas Tower on the hill serves the emblem of Lithuania. Today the Old Town of Vilnius covers a large area. Its attractive lanes and enclosed backyards are easy to reach from the main Cathedral or Town Hall squares. The reconstructed Royal Palace in Cathedral Square recalls the local nobility and royal figures, and their simple human passions. The country's rulers stayed here - Grand Lithuanian Dukes and Polish Kings, the successors of Gediminas-Jagiellon house. Through relationship by marriage, they were connected to the outstanding royal families of Habsburg in Austria, Sforza in Milan, the Vasa dynasty in Sweden and others. Amazingly, a real love story took place here in the 16th century between king Sigismund August and the beautiful widow Barbara Radziwill (Barbora Radvilaite) from an influential Lithuanian noble family. The Queen Barbora nowadays was elected the most prominent woman of Lithuania of all times... Having passed the Church of St. Ann, a tiny masterpiece of Gothic style, you will reach the Republic of Uzupis, situated on the banks of the River Vilnia (Uzupis means "the place beyond the river"). This is Vilnius Montmartre, an area of artists and people with a sense of humour. You can find the key postulates of the Republic of Uzupis Constitution, displayed on the street wall, likewise: "Everyone has the right to be happy. Everyone has the right to be unique...", etc.
5. Wild animal tracking in Kazlų Rūda forest and visit to family farm 'Villa Oak'
Kazlų Rūdos forest is one of the largest forests in Lithuania and is situated very close to Kaunas city. Due to it's geographical location, a lot of large animals live or may be seen there. That is why hunters, trackers and nature photographers love this forest. I will guide you through the places where we will be most likely to find animal tracks and other marks of their activity (or even get see animals themselves). I will tell you about the art of tracking and we will taste wild edible plants and examine rocks as we go. Afterwards we will vist cozy family farm 'Villa Oak', where you can see, pet and feed all sorts of domestic animals. There we will have dinner of traditional country food.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, We will prepare traditional country meal (vegan available), Bottled water, We will provide traditional outdoors snakcs on the hike
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Reviewed By Coastal03483327008
Enjoy the nature on that tour and get a lot of Information from a really friedly guide. Everything was nine. Thx!
6. Most Beautiful Christmas Trees of Lithuania
Beautiful tour visiting two biggest towns in Lithuania. Christmas spirit. Christmas tree Nr. 1 in Europe. Local guide-driver. Flexible schedule: possibility to stop at different panoramic stops. Beautiful architecture - UNESCO heritage illuminated at night. Picking up services: from door to door. Tour including walking and driving by car. Unforgettable pictures.
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Dinner
7. The IX Fort and the Hill of Crosses full-day private tour from Vilnius
Due to a state emergency to prevent the spreading of coronavirus, the IX fort museum is temporarily closed, but we still can see the memorial itself. Our tour is private with a number of people limited to 4. Already seen everything there is to be seen in Vilnius? Want to learn a bit more about Lithuanian history and visit some places outside of Vilnius? Look no further! This is one of the best options for your full-day experience out of the capital! - IX Fort - one of the largest Memorial Complexes in Europe also known as "Death Factory". - Hill of Crosses - national shrine and place of pilgrimage. - Enjoy all the benefits and flexibility of the private tour.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Personal attention from your driver/storyteller
Exclusions: Gratuities, Admission - IX Fort museum (not included)
Reviewed By Travelier_Sveta
It was the best choice to come from Vilnius to Riga with visiting all great point between cities. We saw frightful Hill of Crosses and amazing Rundale Palace Museum. I guess we wouldn't have visited these countrysides places without support. The good bonus for us was interesting Riga trip where we visited main sightpoints and squares. It was really helpful because we stayed in Riga for next 2 days and could plan our routes without advice, based on previous information. Thank you Vadim for our fruitfull tour!
8. Day tour to Rumsiskes open air museum, Kaunas and Panemune road and its castles
Full day scenic tour to Panemune and its castles including Rumsiskes open air museum. Be ready your photo camera is charged well for taking best pictures!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Entrance tickets to the Open air Museum, Car permission to drive in to Open air museum, Bottled water, English speaking guide
Exclusions: Food , Tips
9. Kaunas and surroundings in 1 day!
My name is Karolis and I am offering you to spend all day visiting and experiencing Kaunas and surroundings. I work as a guide in Kaunas IX Fort Musuem for over 6 years and also I do tours in Old Town. I would like to offer you expanded experience of Kaunas – the heart of Lithuania.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance tickets to museums
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