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Private tour in Vilnius Monika A
Magical Trakai from Vilnius - Private tour of Lithuania's Historic Capital
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Hello travelers! My name is Monika and I would love to be your local guide during your stay in Lithuania. I was born and raised in the capital city of Lithuania - Vilnius, which is still my hometown to this day. I am a historian, who is also interested in architecture, art and travel. Also a passionate cook and used to run an Italian restaurant of my own, therefore culinary history and local cuisine is another topic that interests me to a great extent. When not sharing my love for my own country, - my greatest pleasure is to travel the world! I have been working as a guide/tour leader for over 10 years in the Baltic region - Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Ukraine, Russia & Scandinavia. Not only guiding myself, but also training and supporting tour guides all over the world. In 2019 (yes, during the pandemic) I have finally opened my own guiding school for local guides and tour guides, training and teaching the future guide community of Lithuania. I am so proud to be one of the local guides in Vilnius as I have the possibility to learn and discover new things along with my travellers, share experiences and action-packed days with no time to be bored and to have the best reward - happy and excited faces of my guests. Lithuania is an amazing hidden gem of Europe and its capital Vilnius - an architectural chameleon. Due to Lithuania's struggles to retain national identity, today it is an incredibly proud country, more than happy to hang its tricolour flag from every possible pillar and post. Therefore, I am very pleased you have chosen Lithuania for your travels this time. Please note, I am happy to customize my tours or create new ones to your expectations around Vilnius, Lithuania and the Baltic States - just contact me. - Guiding license of Lithuanian State Department of Tourism; - Degree in History / Vilnius University; - Founder & CEO of the guiding school "GuideLines Academy"; - Mentoring tour guides all over the world for over 10 years; - Driver's license.
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The cradle of Lithuanian statehood, headquarters of the Grand Dukes and the historic capital...
Overview of your Vilnius tour
45min drive outside of Vilnius there is a town called Trakai, considered the de facto medieval Lithuanian capital because Duke Vytautas the Great preferred the natural landscape punctuated by azure lakes and lush islands over Vilnius. Trakai Castle is a red brick, fairy-tale like fortress built by Vytautas and his father in the 14-15th centuries to fend off Germanic knights. After our visit to the main attraction - the Trakai Island Castle - we'll take a serene walk through Trakai to explore and learn more about the history and Karaim people. The story of this unique ethnic group started in Lithuania in the 14th century and is still flourishing today, therefore in no way can be separated from the story of Trakai. An absolute must do when in Trakai - trying traditional Karaim cuisine specialties, such as kibinai (savoury meat pastries). Please note that this tour can be customised to your wishes.
Your Vilnius tour itinerary
Private transfer Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius. Main points of interest (can be customized to your wishes): - Private Trakai Island Castle Tour - Walk around the historic part of Trakai - Karaim Street & Kenesa (from the outside) - Free time for lunch and souvenir shopping Please note that this tour can be customized to your wishes.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other
- Private car Vilnius-Trakai-Vilnius. - A walking tour when in Trakai. - This tour is made with my private car (modest, but clean and safe). - For larger groups I can arrange a minivan or a coach with a driver for an additional cost. - If you prefer a luxury car with a driver for an additional cost, please let me know.
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Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania
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