Vilnius in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Vilnius lets you add the island castle of Trakai. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and Trakai on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Day 1: Old town & Užupis
2Day 2: Trakai Castle
3Island fortress
4Beer & mead evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, Užupis and KGB history.

Day 2: Trakai Castle

Visit the fairy-tale island fortress and lakes.

Evenings: Lithuanian flavours

Enjoy cepelinai, craft beer and mead.

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

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Excursión de un día fuera de Vilnius: parque del holocausto Paneriai, castillo de Trakai, Kernave medieval

Vilnius Old Town Tour privado de 2 horas

Tour a Ponary Memorial Park, La colina de los ángeles y el castillo de Trakai

Excursión de un día a Vilna por la ciudad y al castillo de Trakai desde Vilna

4.5(26)·6 horas

desde$256/ persona

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Vilnius in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Vilnius?

Two days covers the city — the old town, Užupis and KGB history — on day one, and the fairy-tale island castle of Trakai on day two, a great mix of baroque capital and lakeland castle.

What should I not miss in 2 days in Vilnius?

The baroque old town and Gediminas Tower, bohemian Užupis, the KGB museum, a Lithuanian food tour, and a day trip to Trakai Castle.

Is Trakai worth it from Vilnius?

Yes — the fairy-tale red-brick island castle, beautiful lakes and Karaim heritage make Trakai the most popular and rewarding day trip from Vilnius, just 30 minutes away.

Vilnius in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

At a glance

Day 1: the city

Day 2: Trakai Castle

Evenings: Lithuanian flavours

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Vilnius in 2 days — FAQ

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