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Self-guided bike tour: EXPLORE LITHUANIA and DZŪKIJA NATIONAL PARK

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Duration

7 days

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Tour Type

Bike tours in Lithuania

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Languages

English, On request

Overview

This is a 7-day self-guided bike tour to Dzūkija. The total distance by bike is 370 km. The route includes non-busy roads, bicycle roads, paved roads, forest paths, and gravel paths.

Plan of the trip:

On the 1st day, you will arrive in Vilnius and stay overnight.

On the 2nd day, you will explore Vilnius region (distance by bike – 50 km.).

On the 3rd day, you will jump to the train and go to Trakai, from there ride to Užutrakis, Senieji Trakai and at the end of the day take the train to Varėna (distance by bike – 90 km.).

On the 4th day you will take a long ride: Varėna – Merkinė – Meteliai – Birštonas (distance by bike – 100 km.).

On the 5th day, you will ride from Birštonas to Kaunas, then to Pažaislis monastery and back to Kaunas where you will stay overnight (distance by bike – 90 km.).

On the 6th day, you will leave Kaunas to go to Kačerginė, Zapyškis. Then, you will take the ferry to Kulautuva and ride back to Kaunas. The train will take you from Kaunas to Vilnius (distance by bike – 40 km.).

On the 7th day – a departure from Vilnius.

Dzūkija National Park – pine forests, inland dunes, swamps, and rivers that reign in the country’s largest national park harbor is a unique natural world, giving shelter to numerous rare plants and animals.

Deep dive into Dzūkija National Park by bike. The self-drive tour itinerary is combined with using trains and bikes which makes your trip friendly to our lovely nature. In this route, you will explore Dzukija National Park including authentic villages, main cities of the region, and different kinds of natural pearls from the rivers to lakes and forests. The tour is combined of the most popular Dzukija National Park sites together with undiscovered unique spots. Together with Dzukija National Park, you will visit the capital of Lithuania- Vilnius, and Trakai- the ancient capital of the country.

Price: from 115 EUR per person.

The package includes train and ferry tickets, 7-day rent of the bike equipped with helmet and locker, maps, additional information about the region, and the most interesting places in the area.

We can also provide accommodation for an additional price.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Traditional village Mančiagirė was first found in the Stone Age.
  • Lithuanian canyon Mančiagirė near the river Ūla together with magical Ūla eye and healing water.
  • Zervynos ethnographic village - Zervynos is an ethnographic linear village located on both sides of the River Ūla in Varėna District, within the territory of the Dzūkija National Park. This village is one of the most authentic Lithuanian settlements. All of its homesteads remained standing at the same locations as two and a half centuries ago. Zervynos was recognized as architectural heritage of national significance.
  • Merkinė - one of the most important towns in the XIV century, loved by famous king Vladislav Vaza. We offer to visit Merkinė hills, the main square, and the observation tower.
  • Birštonas - one of the oldest balneology resorts in Lithuania.
  • Kaunas - temporary capital of Lithuania. Kaunas is the second-largest city of Lithuania, which was chosen as the European Capital of Culture 2022. And as a Capital of Culture 2022, Kaunas is changing: from the TEMPORARY CAPITAL to CONTEMPORARY. The city is famous for its interwar architecture which was awarded the European Heritage Label and is on its way to UNESCO. Kaunas is the only city in the world where the style of the buildings has survived to the present day.
  • Pažaislis Monastery - one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in North and East Europe.
  • Kačerginė, Kulautuva, and Zapyškis - three little towns located by the Nemunas riverside. Together they make a resort area of Kaunas District, which was famous during the interwar period for the pristine beauty of nature and the curative powers of the health resources they can offer. Today it is an area with exceptional tranquillity, silence, and coziness.
  • Vilnius - the capital of Lithuania, located in the center of Europe. The city is both contemporary and ancient, rich in architecture with historical monuments, cultural heritage, and has to offer various thematic festivals and entertainments. It is considered that Vilnius is one of the greenest European capitals - a compact city filled with parks and squares.
  • Trakai- picturesque Trakai national park with pine forests and lakes, and the ancient Lithuanian capital - the residence of Grand Dukes of the country.

Included

  • Bike rent for 7 days
  • Information material
  • Maps
  • Train tickets

Excluded

  • Insurance
  • Accommodation
  • Catering
  • Guide
  • Transportation

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    Ieva

    09/11/2020

    Very interesting tour

    Very interesting tour full of hidden nature places.
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