Vilnius: Private Paneriai Park, Trakai Castle, Kernavė Tour
ID: GYG139334-208184
Category:
Country: Lithuania
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
On this private 1-day tour from Vilnius visit the region's most interesting historical sites. Discover Kernave with its archaeology museum and five hillforts, Trakai castle on its natural island and the moving Holocaust memorial in Paneriai forest.
After pick-up from accommodation in Vilnius start the tour with Paneriai memorial park, where thousands of Lithuanian Jews were killed. Learn about the Paneriai or Ponary massacre where up to 100,000 people were murdered by German SD, SS and Lithuanian Nazi collaborators during World War II.
After the tour of the park visit Trakai castle, once a major centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and where today you can see one of Europe's most beautiful castles on the island in the lake. Here you will have the chance to have lunch in a traditional Karaim restaurant or enjoy a boat trip around the lake.
After Trakai visit the first capital of Lithuania, Kernavė. Kernavė is highly significant in Lithuanian history and boasts five hill forts and historic churches. A Lithuanian state cultural reserve was established in Kernavė in 1989 and it was in 2004 that Kernavė Archaeological Site was included into the UNESCO world heritage list. After enjoying this site you will be returned to your accomodation in Vilnius.
Highlights
- Visit Paneriai holocaust memorial park
- Discover idyllic Trakai castle
- Explore the medieval capital of Lithuania, Kernavė
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotels or other accommodation in Vilnius.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
