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Private tour in Vilnius Monika A
Mushroom Foray & Kernave UNESCO Site - Full Day Trip from Vilnius
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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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Learn Lithuania's history in Kernave & explore its nature while hunting for mushrooms and berries!
Overview of your Vilnius tour
Lithuania - a country where forests cover more than 33% of the country and mushroom hunting is considered the second-most popular sport after basketball. During this tour we will head to Kernave, - once the medieval capital of Lithuania, where at the archeological museum and UNESCO site we will learn the history of Lithuania. Later - time to get to know the Lithuanian forest and it's treasures: hug trees for inner strength, eat wild berries directly from the twigs and, of course, pick mushrooms. I will lead you to my secret mushroom spots, where I will teach you how to identify, gather and enjoy these wonderful delicacies with confidence. After you learn the tricks of foraging, you will also learn about the ways of preservation and how to use your forest trophies according to the principles of the delicious Lithuanian cuisine.
Your Vilnius tour itinerary
This tour can be customised to your needs. - Drive to Kernave, - Lithuania's historic capital - Kernave Archeological museum & UNESCO site - Mushroom hunting in the forest - Herbal Tea break with traditional Lithuanian snacks - Drive back to Vilnius Please note: - Mushroom hunting is seasonal and subject to changing climate and weather patterns. All mushroom species have varying seasons and are dependent on proper conditions for fruiting. I cannot guarantee that specific mushroom species will be available for collection at any given time due to these factors. - It's not 100% guaranteed we find mushrooms, although that would be very unusual. Also, depending, on the time of year, our forests are full with different wild berries. - This tour is made with my private car (modest, but clean and safe). What to bring mushroom hunting: - Clothing that covers legs and arms - Hiking boots or comfortable sneakers - Camera and other personal items - Rain gear (when raining)
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other
- This tour is made with my private car (modest, but clean and safe). A larger vehicle for bigger groups can be arranged upon request for additional cost. - Walking in the forest for mushroom hunt. - 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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