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From Vilnius: Trakai Castle and Paneriai Memorial Tour

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Day trip
From Vilnius: Trakai Castle and Paneriai Memorial Tour
Top rated
4.918605 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.918605 out of 5 stars
86 reviews

Step back in time and visit the Paneriai Memorial Park and Trakai Castle on a day trip from Vilnius. Pay your respects to more than 100,000 people murdered at the Ponary massacre. Learn more about the Grand Dukes of Lithuania and more

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Duration 5 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian
Pickup optional
Pick-up possible from centrally located hotels and appartaments in Vilnius.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sirkka-Liisa – Finland

Our guide was very good. He was interested in the things he told us so he presented them in an interesting and lively way, not only as if reading out of a book. We also liked his humane view-points. And he put in an extra effort to walk us to a restaurant that we asked about. He also answered our questions very dutifully.

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Nicolette – Malta

Our guide Andres was very knowledgeable, friendly and polite. He explained in detail about the Lithuanian history. Paneriai Memorial is very impressive and Trakai Castle is amazing.

Highlights

  • Visit the poignant war memorial at Paneriai Memorial Park
  • Learn more about the Grand Dukes of Lithuania at Trakai Castle
  • Get some free time to sample the typical foods of the Jewish Karaite faith

Full description

Following pick-up from your hotel or apartment in central Vilnius, drive to the Paneriai Memorial Park, built at the site of the Ponary massacre where up to 100,000 people were murdered by the Germans during World War II. Pay your respects to the fallen heroes and see historic photographs and documents that detail the tragedy. 

Move on to the former medieval residence of the Lithuanian Grand Dukes at Trakai. Take a guided tour of the legendary castle and learn more about the Grand Duchy of Lithuania during its golden age. See historical artifacts inside the fortress, built on an island on beautiful Lake Galvė. 

Enjoy up to an hour of free time to explore on your own and purchase souvenirs, or use the time to taste some traditional dishes from Lithuania and of the Jewish Karaite faith at your own expense. Drive back to Vilnius and get dropped off at your hotel or apartment on arrival.

Includes

  • Pick-up and drop off at centrally located hotels and apartments in Vilnius
  • Museum entrance tickets
  • Guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
  • Small group tour
  • Food and drinks

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Meeting point

The bus stop in front of the Bell tower (Cathedral Square): https://goo.gl/maps/zxkKYgTj1Bpk8ZQS7

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The group tour ends at The Town Hall Square
  • The solo travellers or couples should contact supplier for the availability in advance

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 86 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
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Sirkka-Liisa – FinlandJanuary 3, 2020 – Verified booking
Our guide was very good. He was interested in the things he told us so he presented them in an interesting and lively way, not only as if reading out of a book. We also liked his humane view-points. And he put in an extra effort to walk us to a restaurant that we asked about. He also answered our questions very dutifully.
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Nicolette – MaltaFebruary 9, 2020 – Verified booking
Our guide Andres was very knowledgeable, friendly and polite. He explained in detail about the Lithuanian history. Paneriai Memorial is very impressive and Trakai Castle is amazing.
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Kyriacos – March 8, 2020 – Verified booking
Great driver and he know a lot of things about the place

Product ID: 65144

Activity provider:Discover Lithuania

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