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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

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Užupis
  2. 2Day 2: Trakai Castle
  3. 3Island fortress
  4. 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.

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.

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