Destination: Lithuania

Lithuania tours for seniors

Odyssey offers easy, convenient, and relaxed escorted small group tours across the Baltics and beyond. We explore Lithuania’s incredible natural beauty, its medieval commonwealth heritage, World Heritage Sites, and fascinating historic cities, all with some truly spectacular scenery along the way. This and more is all waiting to be explored on one of Odyssey’s small group tours of Lithuania, designed for the senior traveller, and led by experienced, and enthusiastic like minded people.

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Lithuania Tours

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Baltics Small Group Escorted Tour: Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Stockholm

Visiting Denmark, Estonia

An escorted small group tour to the Baltic States of Europe that explores the key destinations of this region starting in Warsaw, then making its way through Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Stockholm and concluding in Copenhagen. Each day has scheduled itineraries supported by local guides who share knowledge and authentic experiences of the places visited. This is small group travelling to the Baltics for like minded people.

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Melding pristine nature and historic cities, Lithuania is a nation with a truly unique history and culture. The Lithuanian people were the last in Europe to convert to Christianity, and Lithuanian culture remains influenced by old traditions as pagan remnants dot the landscape. The capital city, Vilnius, is a baroque masterpiece, dotted with churches and cathedrals, while the power of medieval Lithuania is tangible at the looming Trakai Castle. And Lithuania is also a natural wonderland, home to pristine beaches on the Baltic coastline and a lakeland seemingly designed for summer boating, kayaking, and berrying. Journey with Odyssey Traveller as we uncover the distinctive history, culture, and natural scenery of Lithuania.

Articles about Lithuania

8 Total Articles
Tallinn, Estonia

Baltic State History: The Definitive guide for Senior Travellers

History of the Baltic States The term “Baltic states”–used to describe the countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania–is a geopolitical term, a shorthand to group together these three Northern European sovereign states. But though the…

13 Jun 19 · 9 mins read
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Tallinn Estonia Sunset

Baltic States Guide for mature & senior travellers

Baltic States Guide for mature & senior travellers Odyssey Traveller offers a 21 day tour of the Baltic States for mature and senior travellers. We explore Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, as well as parts of…

2 Feb 18 · 23 mins read
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Hanseatic League

Hanseatic League

An Article on the early trading of Germany and the Baltic states by an Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers who are curious.

17 Nov 21 · 11 mins read
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Cathedral Square, Vilnius Cathedral, Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius, is part of the escorted small group tour of the Baltics for senior travellers, that includes Berlin, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and finishes in St Petersburg.

31 Mar 20 · 5 mins read
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Old castle in sunset time. Trakai, Lithuania

Questions about Lithuania

Escorted small group tours for mature and senior travellers to the Baltic state of Lithuania. Designed for couples and solo travellers who like to explore and enjoy learning as they travel to Vilnius, or Grutas park and beyond.

18 Nov 19 · 2 mins read
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Trakai Castle, Lithuania

Trakai Island Castle, Lithuania

Trakai Island Castle is like something from a fairy tale - there is nothing quite like admiring the view of the coral-coloured brick towers surrounded by moss-green trees as you cross the wooden bridge, with the castle's reflection glimmering in the surrounding waters of Lake Galve. The Gothic style castle is more than 600 years old and houses the impressive Trakai History Museum, which showcases a range of interesting exhibits including medieval weapons, chainmail, 19th-century embroidery and glassware and religious art. Trakai was one of the main centres of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and with just one glimpse of the castle you can feel the majesty and splendour of this place. Less than an hour from Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, this beautiful attraction is a favourite day trip from the city among travellers.

22 Jan 20 · 4 mins read
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Getting around

Odyssey travels by coach and occasionally uses local transport, including trains and ferries. Specifics are always outlined in your tour itinerary. Trains services link major cities, while bus services operate in nearly all towns and cities. Taxis are also available in cities, and can be flagged down in the street or can be ordered by phone.

Accommodation

In major cities, Odyssey stays in centrally located 3-4 star hotels, with easy access to public transport. In smaller towns or rural areas, we usually stay in family-run hotels or guesthouses. On our longstay tours, during which you spend the length of the tour in a single location, we use serviced apartments.

Tour guides

Odyssey always engages local guides with regional knowledge to ensure an authentic experience during which you can learn as much as possible about the history and culture of places you visit.

Geography Environment & Weather

Lithuania is situated on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, and covers an area of 65,200 square kilometres. Lithuania’s terrain features rolling hills, marshes and lakes, and sprawling forests, with 32% of the country covered by forest.

Lithuania has a continental climate, with cold winters and mild summers. Temperatures often drop below freezing in winter, so depending on when you intend to travel, check the weather reports and prepare accordingly.

World Heritage sites

Lithuania has 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can view the official list of the sites here (https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/lt). The listed sites include:

  • Vilnius Historic Centre, the heart of old Vilnius featuring a dazzling array of historic buildings constructed in Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architectural styles
  • Kernavė Archaeological Site, a 194 hectare site which preserves hill forts, burial sites, and other archaelogical remains of Lithuania’s past
  • Curonian Spit, a 98 km long sand dune peninsula featuring a unique geographical and cultural landscape

Festivals and events

One of the biggest events on Lithuania’s annual calendar is the Song Festival, held in Vilnius. Bringing together 30,000 singers from across Lithuania, the Song Festival features many folk songs native to Lithuania and unites the nation in song and harmony. Užgavėnės is an iconic festival that is held during the seventh week before Easter, whereupon revellers don mythologically-themed costumes, cook and eat traditional pancakes and burn an effigy of winter (‘morė’). Other notable occasions include Statehood Day, which commemorates the crowning of King Mindaugas in the 13th century, and All Saint’s Day in November, whereupon graves are cleaned and decorated with flowers and candles.

Reading list

  • History of Lithuania, by Alfredas Bumblauskas
  • Experiencing Lithuania: 3rd Edition, by Columbia J. Warren
  • Vilnius: City of Strangers, by Laimonas Briedis
  • Whitehorn’s Windmill, by Kazys Boruta

Eating & Drinking

Befitting its cold climate, Lithuanina food is hearty and filling, with root vegetables, meat and starch all central to Lithuanian cuisine. Soup dishes are popular, including betroot soup, a warm soup made out of beetroot, onion, carrot, and meat stock, and chilled borscht, made out of betroot, kefir and hardboiled eggs. Potatoes are frequently employed as a key ingredient in savoury dishes, including potato pancakes, kugelis (a baked potato pudding often served with lingonberry jam or sour cream) and the national dish, cepelinai (dumplings made from a mixture of raw and cooked potato dough filled with pork meat and covered with sour cream and bacon sauce). Beer (alus) is the most common alcoholic beverage in Lithuania, while production and consumption of midus (a variety of mead made from honey) is said to go back thousands of years. Coffee and tea are also widely consumed, though both are usually served black.

Health and Safety

Generally speaking, Lithuania is very safe to travel in, though always exercise common sense while travelling.

Electrical supply

Whenever you travel overseas, it’s always wise to take an appropriate travel adaptor. Lithuania’s electricity supply runs at 230V and 50Hz. Lithuania uses both the Type C and Type F electric plugs, so make sure you have the right travel adaptor with you.

Tour Reviews

Our guide Filiz was wonderful, very well informed, historical insights very helpful, her care for our well being exceptional. Could not have wished for a better tour leader.

Participant 2017

Small group tour of Ancient Turkey

The country was apparently calm and safe. People were friendly and helpful. Such a pity there has been such a down turn in tourism. Ros & Tony S. Sep '17

Participant 2017

Small group tour of Ancient Turkey

The geographical wonders offered by Iceland and Greenland left me in awe. The grandeur and spectacle of the countryside is breathtaking. Our leader (Rob) was excellent: well-researched, friendly, organized and good-humoured.

Participant 2017

Iceland cultural and wilderness small group tour

We felt safe in Turkey and found the people friendly and helpful. Prices were excellent and the food almost universally magnificent. There is so much to see in the natural and built environment and the wonderful archaeological sites. It is sad to see the ordinary people and businesses suffering from the lack of tourists. Mary B. Sep '17

Participant 2017

Small group tour of Ancient Turkey

Every day was different with so much to see and do. Volcanoes, craters (including the pseudo ones), bubbling mud pools, and the active Strokkur Geyser, the bird life, black sand beaches, and those beautiful Icelandic horses. The time flew by...

Participant 2016

Iceland cultural and wilderness small group tour

I was impressed by the number of places we visited. It was a very full itinerary which I like. We saw things of interest every day. I see no fault with the tour.

Participant 2017

Anglo French Tour | Normandy, Brittany, Channel Islands tour

Our guide was a great ambassador for his country, wide knowledge of literature, history, customs, industry, fishing - also a perceptive and sensitive person who inter-acted so willingly with all of us!

Participant 2016

Iceland cultural and wilderness small group tour

It is hard to believe that such a small country can contain so much dramatic scenery. Icecaps and glaciers, huge waterfalls, volcanos and hot bubbling mud, and those wonderful fjords and high mountain passes

Participant 2016

Iceland cultural and wilderness small group tour

FAQs

What time zone is Lithuania in?

Lithuania has a single time zone, Eastern European Time (UTC+2). Daylight savings begin on the last Sunday of March and conclude on the last Sunday of October

Is tipping customary?

If you’re on an Odyssey tour, we take care of tipping so you don’t need to give it a second thought. However, in your free time, or if travelling independently, it’s essential that you tip an appropriate amount for services.

What is the internet like?

Wifi should be freely available in most hotels, cafes and restaurants when travelling in Lithuania

Can I use my mobile phone in Lithuania?

Check with your cell phone provider to see whether you’re able to make calls and use data while in Lithuania. Many providers will allow you to pay a daily fee that allows you to make calls and check the internet while only being charged your regular rates. However, be certain to inform your provider that you’re heading overseas, because just like a bank they can turn off your service as a result of unusual activity.

Articles about Lithuania published by Odyssey Traveller:

History of the Baltic States.

Guide to the Baltic States.

For all the articles Odyssey Traveller has published for mature aged and senior travellers, click through on this link.

External articles to assist you on your visit to Lithuania:

12 reasons to visit Lithuania this summer.

The Guardian: An insider’s guide to Vilnius.

10 traditional Lithuanian dishes you need to try.

Lithuania’s little known Muslim heritage.

Responsible travel tips for Lithuania

  • Learn at least the local greetings to break the ice. Although many locals speak English, the more you know of the native language, the greater your experience of the country will be.
  • Carry a business card in your wallet or purse from your local hotel, to assist you with the return journey if you do become lost.
  • Always ensure that you are covered by travel insurance. If you need advice on this feel free to contact Odyssey and we’ll be able to help.
  • When travelling independently, make sure you check the opening hours of shops and museums so that you don’t miss out! Museums and galleries are often closed on Mondays. Also be certain to check whether your trip coincides with any public holidays, so you can plan accordingly.
  • Consider contacting your bank to inform them that you may be making purchases overseas. Otherwise, they may flag any activity on your account as suspicious. Also, check which ATMs and banks are compatible with your cards, to ensure you can withdraw cash with minimal fees.
  • Before departing, make sure you have a number of Litai in a range of denominations. You don’t want to be carrying around enormous amounts of cash, but take enough to make it easy to pay in locations that might not accept credit card. It will also help you avoid card transaction fees, and it makes tipping a breeze.

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