5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Vilnius
A balanced 5-day plan for Vilnius, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Vilnius Upper Castle
Perched above Vilnius, Gediminas' iconic tower crowns the hilltop with sweeping panoramic city views.
Afternoon
Gediminas Tower
Climb Vilnius's iconic tower for sweeping city views and centuries of Lithuanian history.
Evening
The Former Detention House
Step inside a real 19th-century arrest house and uncover Vilnius's gripping stories of crime and punishment.
Where to eat: 9 drakonai — Chinese — a well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Culture & Icons
Morning
The Hill of the Three Crosses
Three white crosses honor martyred monks, demolished by Soviets and triumphantly restored at Lithuanian independence.
Afternoon
Church of St. Francis
A stunning Gothic masterpiece tucked in Vilnius's Old Town, beloved for its ornate Bernardine art and history.
Evening
St. Anne's Church
A breathtaking 15th-century Gothic church, its ornate red-brick spires are among Eastern Europe's most stunning.
Where to eat: Ad Astrum — Regional — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist
A stunning Gothic Catholic church dating to 1387, nestled within the historic Vilnius University complex.
Afternoon
Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania
Discover Lithuania's seat of power, an elegant historic residence at the heart of Vilnius.
Evening
Vilniaus senasis teatras
Historic theatre presenting drama and theatrical performances.
Where to eat: Algirdo 24 — A well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Step inside the feared Soviet KGB headquarters and its chilling cells, unchanged since 1991.
Afternoon
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Experience world-class opera and ballet performances in Lithuania's stunning national theatre.
Evening
Gate of Dawn
Vilnius's last medieval gate, crowned by a revered Catholic chapel drawing pilgrims for centuries.
Where to eat: Amandus — Fusion — a well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Parks & Slower Moments
Morning
Vingis Park
Vilnius's beloved riverside park offers sweeping open meadows and shaded paths perfect for a peaceful afternoon.
Afternoon
TV Tower
Soar 326 meters above Vilnius for breathtaking panoramas from Lithuania's iconic Soviet-era television tower.
Evening
Skulptūra krepšiniui
A striking steel sculpture celebrating Lithuania's beloved basketball culture, accessible to all visitors.
Where to eat: Asia Viet — Asian — a well-loved local spot.
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