Sightseeing Tour to Kaunas and Pažaislis Monastery
ID: GYG39248-49265
Category:
Country: Lithuania
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the 2nd largest city in Lithuania on an 8-hour tour of Kaunas from Vilnius. Visit historic museums, the Devil’s Museum, and M.K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum, and the Pažaislis Monastery.
Explore the 2nd largest city in Lithuania on a full-day sightseeing tour of Kaunas from Vilnius, traveling by air-conditioned minibus, with an English-speaking guide.
Located just 60 miles (100 kilometers) from Vilnius, Kaunas is situated at the confluence of the rivers Nemunas and Neris, and is charming not only for its historical buildings and green parks, but for its eclectic collection of museums.
Upon arrival, explore its historic heart, lined with linden trees, pedestrianized avenues and beautiful riverside views. You can visit the M. K. Čiurlioni National Art Gallery, primarily devoted to the Lithuanian artist and composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis. Alternatively, go to the Devil’s Museum (Žmuidzinavičius Museum) to see an amusing collection of carved devils from around the world.
You will also visit the 16th-century Pažaislis Monastery to learn about its troubled history. The largest monastery complex in Lithuania, the glorious Italianate Baroque building has variously been commandeered as an Orthodox church, psychiatric hospital, archive, and art gallery. Today it is the city’s Centre of Culture, and due to its perfect acoustics hosts many concerts, especially during the annual Pažaislis Music Festival, held over 3 months in the summer.
Highlights
- Explore the Old Town of Kaunas, and admire views of the Nemunas and Neris rivers
- Go to the M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Gallery to see paintings by the Lithuanian artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis
- Admire a collection of devil carvings at the Devil's Museum (Žmuidzinavičius Museum)
- Explore the 16th-century Pažaislis Monastery, home to a host of summer concerts
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You can choose to visit the M.K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum, or the Devil's Museum
• Please note that the Pažaislis Monastery is closed on Sundays, and the museums are closed on Mondays
INCLUDED
- Transportation by air-conditioned minibus with panoramic windows
- Guide
- Entrance fee to the museum of choice, and Pažaislis Monastery
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.