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3 days · Vilnius itinerary

Vilnius in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Vilnius lets you explore Lithuania. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Vilnius — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Užupis
  2. 2Day 2: Trakai Castle
  3. 3Day 3: Hill of Crosses or Kaunas
  4. 4Lithuania & beyond

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, Užupis and KGB history.

Day 2: Trakai Castle

Visit the fairy-tale island fortress and lakes.

Day 3: Hill of Crosses or Kaunas

See the moving pilgrimage site or the second city.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Vilnius — prices per person.

Vilnius Private Walking Tour
Vilnius
Vilnius Private Walking Tour
5.0(10)·2–3 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Hot air balloon flight Vilnius Trakai with Transfer and Shampagne
Vilnius
Hot air balloon flight Vilnius Trakai with Transfer and Shampagne
5.0(39)·4 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Sunrise at the Hill of Crosses - 2 countries in 1 day
Riga
Sunrise at the Hill of Crosses - 2 countries in 1 day
5.0(20)·5–6 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Tour out of Vilnius: Paneriai holocaust park, Trakai, Kaunas
Vilnius
Tour out of Vilnius: Paneriai holocaust park, Trakai, Kaunas
4.8(32)·6–8 hours
from$287/ person
via Viator
Vilnius city tour- walking& driving
Vilnius
Vilnius city tour- walking& driving
5.0(64)·3 hours
from$241/ person
via Viator
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Vilnius or Trakai
Vilnius
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Vilnius or Trakai
5.0(155)·2–3 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
Private transfer Riga - Hill of Crosses - Riga
Riga
Private transfer Riga - Hill of Crosses - Riga
5.0(13)·5 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Day tour out of Vilnius: Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave
Vilnius
Day tour out of Vilnius: Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave
4.8(14)·6–8 hours
from$241/ person
via Viator

Vilnius in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Vilnius?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, Trakai Castle on day two, and the Hill of Crosses or Kaunas on day three, using Vilnius as a base to explore Lithuania.
What is the best day trip from Vilnius for 3 days?
Trakai Castle is the easiest and most beautiful, the Hill of Crosses the most moving, and Kaunas the best for modernist culture; all are rewarding from Vilnius.
How do I plan a 3-day Vilnius itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Trakai Castle, and day three at the Hill of Crosses or Kaunas, booking day trips ahead in summer.

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Old TownKGB & Soviet HistoryTrakai CastleDay Trips