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Discover the cultural borderlands of Lithuania and Poland, where the landscapes shift gently from low-lying sandy plains and tranquil lakes to vast forests and rolling green hills. This diverse journey begins in Vilnius, Lithuania's charming capital, and finishes in the Polish Baltic city of Gdansk – both UNESCO-listed for their historic old towns. You’ll explore the spa town of Druskininkai and the pristine woodlands of Dzukija National Park. Cross into Poland to uncover the quiet beauty of Suwalki Lakeland, the monastic serenity of Wigry Monastery, and the iconic Masurian Lake District. The final days offer a blend of nature and history along the picturesque shores of the Vistula Lagoon and the medieval charm of Frombork. Travelling through small towns, countryside and peaceful villages, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of two distinct cultures shaped by a shared past – the once-powerful Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth of the 16th to 18th centuries. This itinerary offers a rewarding insight into a lesser-known corner of Europe, with just the right mix of nature, heritage and local life.
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18kg of CO2-e PP per day
(163kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
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Day 1
Arrive Vilnius
On arrival in Vilnius, make your way to the joining hotel (or we can assist with an arrival transfer on request, please ask for our rates), where you'll stay for 2 nights. Vilnius has been Lithuania's capital for more than 600 years. There will be a city tour tomorrow morning however depending on when you arrive, we recommend taking a walk through the old town. In the evening at 7.30 pm there will be a welcome meeting with your guide.
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Visit Vilnius and Trakai, cycle around Lake Glave (23km/14mi)
After breakfast we head out for a guided walking tour of Vilnius Old Town. Set on the Vilnia river and with its historic centre awash with beautiful buildings and cobblestone streets, Vilnius has a wonderful ambience. In the afternoon we transfer to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, where our first cycle tour starts, on gentle hills around Galve lake. At Trakai you may visit (optional) the 14th Century island castle built on a small island in the lake. Return to Vilnius for overnight. Coach transfer: approx 55km/34mi
Meals: B
Day 3
Cycle alongside the Nemunas River to Druskininkai (42km/26mi)
After breakfast we transfer by minibus to Merkine, where we get on our bikes to ride to Druskininkai, one of the best climatic and wellness spring resorts in Europe. We'll cycle via Liškiava, famous for its 17-18th Century Dominican monastery complex on the banks of the Nemunas River. In the afternoon we visit Grutas Park, which has a unique distinction of being the place where all unwanted statues of Lenin were taken after Lithuania regained its independence from the Soviet Union. We spend two nights here. Coach transfer: approx 113km/70mi
Meals: B,D
Day 4
Transfer then cycle in Dzukija National Park (42km/26mi)
In the morning we transfer to Dzukija National Park, the largest park in Lithuania. 90% of the park is covered with pine forests and it's one of 13 wild PAN parks in Europe. Here we'll cycle through the woods and ethnographical villages. Afternoon free to relax or take a circular ride around the woods. Coach transfer: approx 55km/34mi
Day 5
Cross the border into Poland, cycle via Suwalki to Wigry National Park (47km/29mi)
This morning we transfer across the border to Poland. Once in Poland, we start cycling on rolling hills, enjoying picturesque views to beautiful lakes and the Polish countryside. Wigry National Park is our destination. En route we visit Suwalki, the largest town and the capital of the historical Suwalki region. Check into the hotel, our base for two nights. Dinner at the hotel (included). Coach transfer 85km/53mi
Day 6
Loop cycle at Wigry National park, transfer to Guzycko (47km/29mi)
Today we'll enjoy a loop ride on marked trails around Wigry Lake, the largest (with 15 islands), one of the deepest (73m) and most beautiful lakes in the Podlaskie Voivodeship region. En route we'll explore a former monastery, built by the Camaldolese monks in the 17th Century. The complex, complete with a church and 17 hermitages, is spectacularly located on a peninsula in the lake. In the afternoon we will transfer by vehicle to the Masurian Lake district known as "the land of the thousand lakes". Overnight Guzycko. Coach transfer 120km/74mi
Day 7
Cycle the Mazurian bike loop, transfer to Braniweo (36km/23mi)
This morning we cycle around one of the Great Masurian Lakes, partly following the Mazurian Bike Loop. We start the cycle in Guzycko, a small town known as the sailing capital of Poland. It is also famous for the Boyen Fortress built in the 19th century. This afternoon we transfer to Braniewo where we check in and dinner (included at the hotel). Coach transfer: 165km/102mi
Day 8
Cycle along the Vistula Lagoon to Elblag via Frombork. Transfer to Gdansk (52km/33mi)
Cycling along the picturesque coast of Vistula Lagoon through a rolling landscape. Enroute stop in Frombork famous for the astronomer and mathematician Nicolaus Copernicus who lived and worked as a priest here. Arrival in Elblag town, a former Hanseatic Elbing founded by Teutonic Order. In the afternoon, minibus transfer to Gdansk. En route stop in Malbork, the capital of Teutonic Knights, for a short introduction to the greatest European fortress from the Middle Ages. On arrival into Gdansk, check in and dinner (included at a local restaurant). Coach transfer: 80km/50mi
Day 9
Explore Gdansk & Sopot (32km/20mi)
A return morning bike ride to Sopot, one of Poland's largest and most popular seaside and health resorts, a role it has filled since the 16th century. Sopot is famous for its warm thermal baths, long sandy beach with wooden piers. A dedicated bike path runs along the coast, connecting the two cities, allowing for a leisurely ride with beautiful views. Drop off the rental bikes and farewell your cycling guide. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour around the old town of Gdansk.
Day 10
Trip concludes
Trip concludes after breakfast. We can assist with booking extra nights on request.
What's included
What's not included
On this trip you will be provided with a 24 speed bike rental with handlebar brakes. The comfortable hybrid/trekking bikes are best suited to the roads and paths of the Baltics and surrounds. You will be provided with a pannier to carry your gear during the day.
An electric bike is available on request. A supplement applies, see below.
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are designed to make cycling easier. The pedaling ‘boost’ provided by an e-bike opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or for cyclists to take on routes they may otherwise consider too tough for their current fitness capabilities. Please note that e-bikes are heavier than normal bikes and given the higher speed possible, should only be ridden by confident cyclists. Minimum age for e-bike rental is 18 years and minimum height requirement is 150cm / 4ft9in. A maximum weight of 120kg also applies for e-bike rentals.
The terrain is mostly flat except a few stretches on rolling roads with some gradual hills in Lithuania (around Trakai and the route to Druskininkai) and Poland (Suwalki Lakeland and around Wigry Lake).
GRADE 2 - Daily biking routes are mainly on low traffic roads and range from 25 to 57km/16 to 36mi, with the possibility to cycle more km on some days. The terrain is flat most of the tour except a few gradual hills in Lithuania around Trakai and Merkine, and Wigry National Park. The walking in towns is along cobbled streets. The trip is van supported with transfers included on most days, as shown.
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