Stunning Lithuania - Tourist and Cultural Guide

08/02/2026

Lithuania is covered by snow and cold for more than a month. On the other hand, we have huge number of sunny days. So it's really worth to visit Lithuania this time of the year as well!

Happy to share a tour in Vilnius! Contact me via [email protected]

02/01/2026

Trakai island castle is 30 KM away from the capital Vilnius and is one of the top castles in this part of Europe (according to UN Lithuania is a part of Northern Europe not Eastern Europe as this ranking suggests) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14VtNJGRURq/

Eastern Europe’s castles rise from mountains rivers and legends blending medieval power royal history and dramatic architecture into fairytale landmarks that shaped nations and still captivate travelers today worldwide eternally.

Bran Castle — Romania

Perched in Transylvania Bran Castle evokes Dracula legends medieval towers mountain views and Romania’s most iconic mysterious fortress landmark heritage.

Hunyad Castle — Romania

Gothic Renaissance masterpiece Hunyad Castle features drawbridges soaring halls legends of knights and one of Europe’s most dramatic fortresses medieval.

Buda Castle — Hungary

Overlooking the Danube Buda Castle represents Hungary’s royal heart panoramic views museums courtyards and centuries of political cultural history legacy.

Prague Castle — Czech Republic

World’s largest ancient castle complex Prague Castle crowns the city with palaces cathedrals gardens and unmatched historical continuity grandeur legacy.

Malbork Castle — Poland

Built by Teutonic Knights Malbork Castle stands as the world’s largest brick fortress symbol of medieval military power dominance history.

Karlštejn Castle — Czech Republic

Founded by Emperor Charles IV Karlštejn Castle protected crown jewels towering above forests near Prague in dramatic isolation strength prestige.

Spiš Castle — Slovakia

One of Europe’s largest castle ruins Spiš Castle spreads across a hilltop commanding vast Slovak landscapes historic defensive strategic site.

Trakai Island Castle — Lithuania

Rising from Lake Galvė Trakai Island Castle blends red brick beauty water reflections and Lithuania’s medieval identity royal cultural symbol.

Peleș Castle — Romania

Nestled in Carpathians Peleș Castle showcases neo Renaissance luxury ornate interiors mountain scenery and Romania’s royal elegance artistic refined splendor.

Wawel Castle — Poland

Perched above Kraków’s Old Town Wawel Castle embodies Polish monarchy legends cathedrals and national identity history culture power symbolism pride.

30/11/2025

Welcome to capital Vilnius and around-
I have 30+ tours to offer:
My routes:

1. Traces of Jewish culture in Vilnius
2. Interesting facts of the Bernardine Garden T
3. Glass Quarter T
4. German City and Street T
5. Around Trakai Gate T
6. Carmelite Triangle T
7. Ruthenian Vilnius T
8. Holy Triangle
9. Vilnius Identity Tour (2.5 hours)
10. Unexpected Courtyards of Vilnius Old Town (2.5 hours, can be a 2-hour tour)
11. Puškarnia (Tilto St.) Courtyard Tour
12. Interesting Courtyards of the Old Newtown (Tour)
13. Discoveries of Piromontas
14. Courtyards of Lukiškės District
15. Freemasons in Vilnius (2.5 hours)
16. Upper Užupis
17. Stories of the Paupys District
18. Contrasts of Markučiai (tour-hike in 1)
19. Vilnius Street Tour T
20. Trakai identity tour in Trakai, about everything except Trakai Island Castle
21. Tauragė sightseeing tour
22. Footsteps of Rotary in Vilnius (tour)
23. Traces of the Renaissance in the Old Town

24. Hike to the birthplaces of Vilnius
25. Hike 3/4/9 on the both banks of Vilnia River (Antakalnis-Belmontas-Markučiai-Užupis) (3 hours)
26. Trakai Vokė hike-tour
27. Pilaitė hike
28. Kernavė hike
29. Manorial Lentvaris "Kilimai" hike
30. Varnikai hike
31. Charming Žvėrynas hike-tour (3 hours)

My FB in Lithuanian with hundreds of pieces of advice on what and where to go/do in Lithuania: https://www.facebook.com/Atrasksavokrasta

Recommendations: https://www.facebook.com/Atrasksavokrasta/posts/pfbid0XTAY1oEuv9rfwSkENfLtwys2EfSMVU3pFUd9r8ZAHQf5pS2uNBux6gHYs5mThx7gl

15/11/2025

We love potatoes so do expect some or... many potatoeish Lithuanian dishes. And one Lithuanian teacher is offering a potatoe test- which potatoe are you- https://www.facebook.com/LithuanianWithDovile/posts/pfbid0EhWowCD9G7QAshkViH3FWzM9nKGgRLyDQfDa7JhnKsfbTHcvVUb1tK26X4XqeXEBl🤣

20/07/2025

There is a rich Jewish heritage in Vilnius and Lithuania so I am all here for you to guide you in Vilnius.
.and litvak Leonard Cohen in Vilnius.

02/04/2025

Šaltibarščiai or pink soup is a must taste!

A Baltic culinary gem takes the stage at Expo2025 大阪・関西万博! 🍴

Lithuania’s beloved Šaltibarščiai, the vibrant cold beetroot soup, has been added to the menu at Kura Sushi, the official restaurant of the Expo in Osaka. 🍲 This unique dish represents centuries of Baltic culinary tradition, now making waves in Japan!

A true celebration of flavors, history, and cultural exchange. Will you be trying it? 😋


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バルトの料理の逸品が、大阪・関西万博に登場します！🍴

リトアニアで愛されているシャルティヴァルシチェイ（ビーツの鮮やかな冷製スープ）が、万博の公式レストラン、くら寿司のメニューに加わりました。🍲 このユニークな料理は、何世紀にもわたってバルトの食文化を代表するものであり、今、日本でも話題になっています！
まさに味覚、歴史、文化交流の祭典です。ぜひご賞味ください！😋

05/08/2024

Lithuania is doing very well in lasers

Despite its modest size, Lithuania is a global leader in scientific and industrial laser technologies. The country exports laser solutions to over 80 countries and collaborates with prestigious organizations like NASA and CERN. As global…

12/06/2024

The author of famous song Hallelujah Leonard Cohen is here in Vilnius for a while.
Why? His ancestors came from Lithuanian land.

And I am ready to guide you in Jewish Vilnius in local (Lithuanian) Jewish history.
Location- the crossroad of Pylimo and Ligonines streets, Vilnius

10/06/2024

Here in LT we not only wear amber but we taste it! Why not to join the free tasting event on 14 June

Have you ever touched amber? But have you heard its sound? Smelled its scent? Or even tasted it? During the amber tasting, we will not only tell you about amber but also show you different types of amber found around the world and in Lithuania, as well as its various forms created by nature. With