Vilnius 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Itinerary for Exploring Vilnius

Day 1 - Arrival & City Center Exploration

• Morning: Check-in at your preferred accommodation in the Old Town. Start your day with a traditional Lithuanian breakfast at Kavine Kabletuvė.
• Afternoon: Visit Gediminas’ Tower and Vilnius Cathedral. Take a leisurely stroll around the Old Town, admiring its Baroque architecture. Don’t miss the beautiful St. Anne’s Church.
• Evening: Enjoy dinner at Escalatoras, a restaurant located inside the Užupis District’s famous ‘Museum of Entrances’. Discover the whimsical rules of Užupis, the City of Artists.

Day 2 - Museums & Parks

• Morning: Visit the National Museum of Lithuania to learn about the country’s history and culture. Have lunch at the museum’s café or head to Café de Klimas in Park Vingis.
• Afternoon: Explore Park Vingis, then visit the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights. End your day with a walk along the Neris River and dinner at Restaurant Naujoji Vilnia.

Day 3 - Užupis & Gediminas Avenue

• Morning: Head to Užupis again, explore its streets and enjoy a coffee at Užupio Kavine.
• Afternoon: Visit the Gates of Dawn (Aušros Vartai), then stroll down Gediminas Avenue, stopping at places like the Presidential Palace and Siege Museum. Have dinner at Restaurant Užupio Kaldūna.

Day 4 - Day Trip to Trakai

• Morning: Take a day trip to the beautiful town of Trakai, famous for its lake castle. You can reach Trakai by train or bus from Vilnius.
• Afternoon: Explore Trakai Castle and its surroundings, then enjoy traditional Lithuanian cuisine at a local restaurant. Return to Vilnius in the evening.

Day 5 - Art & Design

• Morning: Visit CAC (Contemporary Art Centre) and MO Museum to explore contemporary art.
• Afternoon: Head to the Design Square for shopping, then relax at Kubicko Kavine in the Zverynas district.
• Evening: Dinner at Džiaugsmas, known for its fusion of Lithuanian and Asian cuisines.

Day 6 - Leisure & Relaxation

• Morning: Take a yoga class at Yoga Loft Vilnius or rent a bike and explore the city’s parks.
• Afternoon: Visit the Jewish Museum of Vilna to learn about Lithuania’s Jewish heritage, then relax at the Hill of Crosses (Kryžių Kalnas).
• Evening: Farewell dinner at Locatum in the Old Town, offering a mix of Lithuanian and international cuisines.

Day 7 - Departure

• Morning: Enjoy your last breakfast in Vilnius, then visit any remaining sights or do some shopping. Check out from your accommodation and head to the airport for your departure.

Things to Know

• Public transportation in Vilnius is efficient and affordable. You can use buses (Gėliuzė) and trams (Elktramis).
• English is widely spoken in tourist areas, but having a few phrases in Lithuanian will be appreciated.
• The currency in Lithuania is the Euro.
• Vilnius operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
• Tipping is expected in restaurants and for taxi rides. A service charge may also be added to your bill.