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Tour to Palanga
Palanga, Lithuania
Palanga is an international seacoast resort for active recreation and rehabilitation treatment oriented towards an industry of wide range of entertainment with a developed modern social and service infrastructure. Palanga became a famous resort in early XX century and presently is one of the largest resorts and tourism centres of Lithuania. As a recreation place, it has already operated for a century and a half.
Vacationers come here to escape their daily urbanized routines and gain strength from natural resources: the sun, sea water and fresh pine-forests' air.
Tour to Kernave
Kernavė, Lithuania
Kernave village (4 hours tour) located on the banks of the river Neris (35 km from Vilnius) has been known as the capital of Lithuania before Trakai and Vilnius. Archeological excavations uncovered a medieval settlement dating back to the 12th century. Kernave’s Archaeological and Historical Museum/ Reserve contains several precious exhibits. In Kernave you will be able to climb 5 mounds and enjoy a superb breath- taking view of the river valley graced by the bends of the river Neris.
Sculpture park of the Europe Centre
Vilnius, Lithuania
The park is located 20 km from Vilnius in picturesque surroundings of Vilnius outskirts. Every year since 1993 artists from Lithuania all over the world (Japan, USA, Ireland, Greece, UK, Hungary, etc) have come here to create this park. The result is a collection of over 50 sculptures including the ones created by M.Abakonowitz, D.Oppenheim, and Sol de Witt. The sculptures are permanently exhibited amidst rolling hills and woodlands dotted with natural springs.
Half-day tour to Trakai
Trakai, Lithuania
his small town is located 28 km from Vilnius, it is most famous for its 15th century insular castle housing an exhibition on prehistoric findings and the 17-18th century applied art, the way of life of the Lithuanian Grand Dukes, and the Karaites, brought to Lithuania from the Crimea. Also Trakai are famous for the traditionakl Caraims dish - kibinai. Those who comes to Trakai definetaly must visit Trakai Insular Castle and taste Kibinai.
Rates of all tours, in EURO, include guide service and vehicle, per group.
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Location
If you think Lithuania is somewhere in South America, think again. If your eyes are fixed on a map of the Balkans, press another key on your keyboard. So where is Lithuania located? The lyrics of one of our songs say it’s in the middle of Europe – and indeed, those are not just song lyrics. Using the method of gravitational centres, researchers at the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information in France established that the geographical centre of Europe is in fact found in Lithuania.
Transportation
First of all, it should be mentioned that urban transportation networks (buses and trolleybuses) exist in large towns of Lithuania only. In the largest cities of Lithuania (Vilnius and Kaunas), the population and visitors may use services of buses and trolleybuses according to the fixed routes and schedules. The prices of tickets depend on the duration of the service and the applicable discount. In other towns of Lithuania where urban transportation system exists, it includes only buses.
Languages Spoken
Lithuanian (Lithuanian: lietuvių kalba) is an Eastern Baltic language spoken in the Baltic region. It is the language of Lithuanians and the official language of Lithuania as well as one of the official languages of the European Union. There are about 2.8 million native Lithuanian speakers in Lithuania and about 200 000 abroad.
Currency
Lithuania is a country in Europe and one of the three Baltic States. Presently, the currency used in Lithuania is the euro. The euro is coded as EUR and used with the sign €. However, until January 2015, its currency had been the Lithuanian litas (LTL). The Bank of Lithuania is responsible for the country's currency, in collaboration with the European Central Bank.
Visas
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Lithuania, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion.
Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside in Lithunia permanently, you will have to apply for a different Lithuanian Schengen Visa, accordingly.
Electricity
Lithuanian tap water is among the cleanest in Europe and is perfectly drinkable. This is because 100% of it is taken from abundant underground sources sheltered from human interference (rather than from surface lakes or rivers where it could be easily contaminated).
88% of all homes now have access to municipal water (75% to hot water) and 85% have sewerage. The remainder is mainly old wooden village homes that use wells for water and outdoor toilets (but the number of such homes nearly halved between 2001 and 2011).
Vaccinations
some vaccines are recommended or required for Lithuania. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Lithuania: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
Emergency Calls
112 is one of the emergency numbers in Lithuania.
The average time to answer a 112 call is 5 seconds.
According to the latest E-communications household and telecom single market survey, 44% of Lithuanians know they can use 112 everywhere in the EU.
The European emergency number 112 is not the only emergency number in Lithuania.
The national emergency numbers are:
01 - fire brigade
02 - police
03 - ambulance
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FAQs about Lithuania
How can I reach Lithuania?
It is easy to reach Lithuania by air, land and water. There are three airports in Lithuania – in Vilnius, Kaunas, and Palanga – offering direct flights to many European countries. International ferry lines connect the Lithuanian port city of Klaipėda with ports in Germany and Sweden. There is excellent railway connections with our neighboring countries. Lithuanian roads are of the highest quality and have a very well developed infrastructure – Lithuania is crossed by six European highways.
When is the best time to visit Lithuania?
In Lithuania, you can experience all four seasons. Here winter, spring, summer and autumn have distinct climatic features. If you come in the winter months, you will likely see snow, but be prepared for cooler weather – the temperatures may drop as low as -20°C or even lower! Spring and autumn have their charm, but are quite rainy. In summer, there are many warm and sunny days. The average temperature in July is +17.9°C, but there are days when it can get as hot as 30°C. In early autumn, the weather is often quite warm and pleasant.
Do I need a visa for visiting Lithuania?
Lithuania is a part of the Schengen Area, so citizens of the 26 countries that belong to this area have the right to enter Lithuania without visa or border control. Visas are not required for citizens of many other countries who come to Lithuania for short-term purposes (no more than 90 days in a period of 180 days) or transit through its territory. You can check if your country’s citizens need a Lithuanian visa here.
Visas are required for citizens of other countries, as well as those whose purpose is a long-term stay in the Republic of Lithuania.
Do people understand English in Lithuania?
Lithuania is second in Europe in terms of foreign language skills. Nearly 97 per cent of Lithuanian people between 25 and 64 know at least one foreign language. Almost every young or middle-aged resident will be able to converse in English with you.
Is tap water safe to drink in Lithuania?
In Lithuania water enters the pipes directly from the underground water reserves, so it is protected from external contamination. Not only is it good to drink, it is also healthy, pure and delicious!
Is my health insurance valid in Lithuania?
Citizens of the European Union, of countries that are members of the European Economic Area as well as Switzerland who are insured with health insurance in their country, are entitled to emergency medical care in Lithuania and the costs of these services is reimbursed by public health insurance. It is advisable to have a European Health Insurance Card certifying your insurance. In other cases, before you go to Lithuania, find out the conditions of your existing health insurance abroad or purchase additional travel insurance coverage.
