Lithuania- From the Capital to the Seaside Bike Tour 2019 Individual Self-Guided Cycling Tour 9 days / 8 nights

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1 Lithuania- From the Capital to the Seaside Bike Tour 2019 Individual Self-Guided Cycling Tour 9 days / 8 nights Naniko.lt Cycling from Vilnius through changing countryside & towns, this route takes cyclists through a little-known, fascinating corner of Europe. The tour begins in the capital, Vilnius, known as the Jerusalem of the North because of its Jewish culture. The cycle route first leads to Trakai & its 14 th century island castle before heading towards Kaunas, a former Lithuanian capital. Follow the Nemunas River from Kaunas to the coast, cross the unique Curonian lagoon by boat to the beautiful resort, Nida. Cycle along the spit to explore its treasures before taking a ferry back across the lagoon to the historic coastal town of Klaipeda (known as Memel for many years) which boasts a rich, turbulent history from the 13 th century. Nowadays, it s a bustling, modern town with a wide range of cafes & restaurants & many annual festivals, e.g. jazz, folklore.

Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Vilnius Arrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer to your hotel (not included). Hotel check-in. Day 2: Vilnius - Trakai 30 km Collect rental bikes at your hotel (if booked).

In the afternoon cycling to Trakai, a former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, to visit the 14 th century Island castle on a small island in Lake Galve. Arrive in Trakai, hotel check-in.

2 Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Vilnius Arrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer to your hotel (not included). Hotel check-in. Day 2: Vilnius - Trakai 30 km Collect rental bikes at your hotel (if booked). Morning free to explore Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. In the afternoon cycling to Trakai, a former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, to visit the 14 th century Island castle on a small island in Lake Galve. Arrive in Trakai, hotel check-in. Overnight in Trakai. Browseyourworld.blogspot.com Day 3: Trakai Semeliškės - Kaunas 60 km Cycling on a picturesque, rolling road through the land of lakes and hills, pass Elektrenai where the most powerful thermal power station in Lithuania is located. Finish cycling in Zasliai, where you ll take a train (not included) for a half hour ride to Kaunas, the second largest city and former Lithuanian capital from Arrive in Kaunas, hotel check-in. Overnight in Kaunas. Day 4: Kaunas Zapyškis - Panemune Castle 75 km Morning free to explore the Old Town of Kaunas, then cycling along the Nemunas River to Mikytai, where you ll take a ferry across the river to Vilkija. Continue cycling along the river to impressive Panemune Castle (16 th - 17 th century). En route cross the Dubysa River, pass Veliuona mound hill, the grave of the Grand Duke Gediminas and Raudone Castle. Overnight in Panemune Castle. Day 5: Panemune Castle Jurbarkas - Taurage 59 km Continue cycling along the Nemunas River to Jurbarkas. From Jurbarkas cycle towards Smalininkai, for a long time a border town between Lithuania and the germanised Klaipeda Region. From there you ll leave the Nemunas River for a while and cycle through the woods towards Taurage, passing the Viesvile Nature Reserve. Overnight in Taurage. Pinterest.om Day 6: Taurage Vainutas - Silute 62 km Cycling on local, country roads to Silute, a town named after Silokarcema (a pub in the pine forest). This region is known as a land of storks and the White Stork truly deserves its place as Lithuanian's national bird. Overnight in Silute.

Day 7: Silute Ventė/Mingė - Nida 48 km Morning cycle to Vente Horn to visit the 19 th century lighthouse and the Ornithological Station that retell their stories and have a panoramic view of the

Cross the Curonian Lagoon by boat to Nida, former fishermen s village now the largest town on the Curonian Spit and one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Overnight in Nida. Tourslithuania.

3 Day 7: Silute Ventė/Mingė - Nida 48 km Morning cycle to Vente Horn to visit the 19 th century lighthouse and the Ornithological Station that retell their stories and have a panoramic view of the landscape including a glimpse of the Curonian Spit shining sand dunes washed by the Baltic Sea on one side and the Curonian Lagoon on the other. Cross the Curonian Lagoon by boat to Nida, former fishermen s village now the largest town on the Curonian Spit and one of the most beautiful resorts in Lithuania. Overnight in Nida. Tourslithuania.com Pinterest.com Day 8: Nida Klaipeda 60 km Explore Nida where you can cycle alongside impressive sand dunes and visit the most popular places of interest the Fisherman s House, the summer house of famous German writer Thomas Mann, and the Amber Gallery. Afterwards cycle on an asphalt bike path through woods along the Curonian Spit to Klaipeda. Short stop after Pervalka for a walk on a wooden path to the Dead Dunes where you ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. Watch a colony of grey herons and cormorants, and explore the Hill of Witches, which has a hundred fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures scattered along a forest path in Juodkrantė village. Arrive in Klaipėda to take a ferry to the Old Town. Meeting with tour representative who will collect the rental bicycles (if any). Overnight in Klaipėda. Day 9: Klaipeda Breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour

4 Route Technical Characteristics: Tour Profile: Average. Daily biking routes mainly on low traffic roads and cycle paths range from 30 to 68 km each day. The terrain is varied and rolling with some gradual hills on some riding days around Vilnius and on the Curonian Spit. Distance: 394 km Travel Season: Departures May 1 to September 30, 2019 Low Season: May 1 May 31 and August 31 September 30 Middle Season: May 31 June 23 High Season: June 23 August 31

5 Price per Person: Low Season Double Occupancy and Middle season start Monday, Thursday and Sunday High Season Supplement daily departures Boat across the Curonian Lagoon supplement low season departure any day and middle season departure on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday Single Supplement Low and Middle Season Single Supplement High Season Luggage Transport (per group up to 8 persons) dinners package (3 courses with coffee/tea) Hybrid trekking bike rental Hybrid trekking bike extra day E-bike Rental E-bike rental extra day Rental & fitting of bicycle tachometer (min. 4 functions) Waterproof panniers rental (Ortlieb) for mounting on back rack (total capacity of 20 or 40 litres) (Day ) Rental of a pair of waterproof panniers extra days (20-40 litres) 3.00 Waterproof panniers rental (Ortlieb) for mounting on back rack (total capacity of 70 litres) (Day 2-8) Rental of a pair of waterproof panniers extra days (20-40 litres) 4.00 Included: 8 nights at the hotels/guesthouses All hotel taxes Breakfast daily Boat trip across the Curonian Lagoon Individual information package (city guide, maps, program and route description) Not Included: Arrival and departure transfers Lunches & dinners Luggage transport Bicycle rental Bus/Train tickets Tips

Bikes Trekking and cross/trekking bicycles for rental on self-guided and fully guided cycle tours in the Baltics are equipped with: 7-speed internal-hub Shimano Nexus gears &

1) or 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears with free wheel (KALKHOFF Agattu 24G, MERIDA Crossway 40, GHOST Trekking 1300) Aluminum frame of different size and type - lady's,

6 Bikes Trekking and cross/trekking bicycles for rental on self-guided and fully guided cycle tours in the Baltics are equipped with: 7-speed internal-hub Shimano Nexus gears & back-pedaling brake (KALKHOFF Jubilee, KREIDLER Raise RT 2.1) or 24-speed Shimano derailleur gears with free wheel (KALKHOFF Agattu 24G, MERIDA Crossway 40, GHOST Trekking 1300) Aluminum frame of different size and type - lady's, unisex and standard one with a crossbar Front suspension fork (some are with lockout function) 28" size wheels with V-brakes and puncture protection tires Comfortable saddle Bottle holder (except bikes with lady s frame) Back rack for panniers Halogen or LED lights with hub dynamo or batteries

battery (400Wh) which lasts for up to 110 km / 70 mi.

7 Motor-assisted electric bikes (E-bikes/Pedelecs) are available for rent almost on every of our cycle tours. We use high quality e-bikes of well-known brands like KALKHOFF Agattu B7R, GIANT Twist Elegance C0, KTM which are equipped with: Bosch or Panasonic central-drive motor (250W) and 11 ah Lithium-Ion battery (400Wh) which lasts for up to 110 km / 70 mi. Freewheel 7-speed or back-pedal 8-speed internal-hub Shimano Nexus gears Aluminum lady's or unisex frame type of different size (S 45 cm /17", M 50 cm /19", L - 55 cm /21") suitable for most people (men and women) Front suspension fork 28" size wheels and puncture protection tires Standard cable V-brakes (KALKHOFF) or hydraulic V-brakes (GIANT) Comfortable saddle Back rack for panniers Halogen or LED lights with hub dynamo or batteries Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free Local TICO Ontario Registration No:

From the capital to the seaside Self-guided tour approx. 392 km 9 days / 8 nights

LITHUANIA From the capital to the seaside Self-guided tour approx. 392 km 9 days / 8 nights Description Cycling from Vilnius through changing countryside & towns, this route takes cyclists through a little-known,