Trakai is non-negotiable on any Vilnius itinerary. The red-brick island castle, ringed by lakes and Karaim villages, is the postcard image of Lithuania — and it delivers in person.
Day Trip Plan
- Train or bus from Vilnius — 30–40 minutes each way.
- Morning castle visit before tour buses peak at 11:00.
- Kibinai (meat or veg pies) from a Karaim bakery for lunch.
- Afternoon lake loop on foot or rent a paddleboat in summer.
About Greta Vilčiauskaitė
Greta Vilčiauskaitė is a Vilnius-born travel writer and food enthusiast. She has spent a decade mapping the capital's courtyards, markets, and trailheads — and still discovers something new every week.