This is a private tour to Trakai from Vilnius. If you are looking for a cheaper option feel free to book the group tour to Trakai Island Castle & Paneriai Memorial Park.
If you are looking for the day tours with Paneriai Memorial Park and Trakai Castle, please check the Vilnius city and Trakai tour or Kernave and Trakai Island Castle tour.
Discover the rich historical heritage and stunning natural surroundings on this half day private tour to Trakai town from Vilnius. Improve your knowledge about Vilnius Ghetto and soak up an authentic atmosphere of sore Paneriai Memorial Park. Paneriai, also known as Ponar or Ponary site, before WWII was the beautiful forest and recreational area for residents of Vilnius, but within days of being captured by the Germans, it became the place of execution. Then delve yourself into the most outstanding Lithuania’s castle located on an island in lake Galve. Trakai Island Castle dates back to the XIVth century and was constructed during the time of Vytautas the Great, serving as a summer residence for the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Before heading back to Vilnius have about one hour time to taste traditional dishes and buy souvenirs.
Vilnius centrally located hotel, apartments, etc.
Vilnius centrally located hotel, apartments, etc.
10:00 am
This half day trip starts from the centrally located hotel. Then drive through Vilna Ghetto where a brief overview of the Jewish history in Vilnius is being told. Visiting Paneriai Memorial Park and the museum – one of the biggest mass murder site in Eastern Europe, where were killed about 100 000 people, mostly Jewish community.
Later on the tour is continued to Trakai, small town just 30 km away from Lithuanian Capital Vilnius. At the Middle Ages Trakai was the headquarters of the royal family. Today all the glory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania remains the island castle located on the picturesque landscape. Further exploring the museum in the castle with a guide where are interesting historical items which represents the Lithuanian history in the Medieval period.
One hour will be dedicated to some free time where you can explore on your own and find some souvenirs and/or taste traditional Lithuanian and Karaites dishes (not included).
Return to Vilnius and drop off at your hotel/apartments or other central place.
Andreas was a fantastic host. Wonderful speaker and full of knowledge. Easy pickup and a great day seeing Lithuania.
This was my first ever tour, usually just exploring solo or whoever I’m with, but it’s definitely inspired me to do others. It was interesting and insightful, made the descriptions and places far more engaging than just looking and wandering around. Having someone with local knowledge brought the sites to life far more than just doing it by yourself. He was there ahead of schedule and was patient while I took a few minutes to find my wallet. He was chatty and friendly and I learnt a lot, on far more than just the places we visited too, his passion for the history makes it even more engaging.
Fully recommended and an enjoyable day
Great day with a very knowledgeable guide. He added interesting bits of local insight to the history of
the sites. Comfortable ride, good conversation, and interactive. Would highly recommend.
I really enjoyed this tour. I was on a private tour by myself. My guide Andrus was great, very knowledgeable and his English was perfect. I learned a lot about Lithuanian history from him.
Trakai castle is a stunning site, definitely a must do when you are in Vilnius.
I can highly recommend this tour.
An excellent trip with the perfekt guide ! We learnt so much about Lithuania. The tour was great and rich
with sightseeings and history. Thank to our guide for his kindness !!!