# Vilnius with a day in Trakai

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/europe/single-base-plus-day-trip/vilnius-with-a-day-in-trakai-z0112/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: Europe
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 5
- Interests: History, Arts & Theatre, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Vilnius · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Vilnius

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Comfort Hotel LT Rock 'n' Roll Vilnius
- 16:05 to 17:35 · Take a short walk from the station area toward the Gates of Dawn · Vilnius railway station area. Keep this walk optional if you arrive late.
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the end of your walk · Vilnius railway station area
Overnight: [Comfort Hotel LT Rock 'n' Roll Vilnius](<https://www.hotels.com/ho405966/comfort-hotel-lt-rock-n-roll-vilnius-vilnius-lithuania/>) · Vilnius

### Day 2 · Vilnius

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Walk the Old Town toward Cathedral Square and Gediminas Hill · Gediminas Tower, Vilnius. Check access and choose a lower route if the hill is not suitable. [Official information](<https://lnm.lt/en/museums/gediminas-castle-tower/>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around Pilies Street · Gediminas Tower, Vilnius
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Explore the Old Town lanes or visit the tower if access fits · Gediminas Tower, Vilnius
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area
Overnight: [Comfort Hotel LT Rock 'n' Roll Vilnius](<https://www.hotels.com/ho405966/comfort-hotel-lt-rock-n-roll-vilnius-vilnius-lithuania/>) · Vilnius

### Day 3 · Vilnius

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Visit current exhibitions at MO Museum · MO Museum, Vilnius. Check the exhibition calendar and individual gallery hours. [Official information](<https://mo.lt/en/>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Trakų Street · MO Museum, Vilnius
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Cross into Užupis and browse public galleries if open · MO Museum, Vilnius
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area
Overnight: [Comfort Hotel LT Rock 'n' Roll Vilnius](<https://www.hotels.com/ho405966/comfort-hotel-lt-rock-n-roll-vilnius-vilnius-lithuania/>) · Vilnius

### Day 4 · Trakai

- 08:15 to 10:15 · Travel from Vilnius to Trakai, Lithuania · Trakai, Lithuania. Match this window to actual departures and add the walk from the stop.
- 10:25 to 12:15 · Visit the island castle if open or walk the public lakeshore · Trakai, Lithuania. Check both castle and transit schedules. Allow time between the stop and the island. [Official information](<https://www.trakai-visit.lt/en/>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the lakeside town center · Trakai, Lithuania
- 13:55 to 15:40 · Explore the old town streets and return along the waterfront · Trakai, Lithuania
- 15:55 to 17:45 · Return to Vilnius · Vilnius. Check the actual return before deciding when to leave.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area
Overnight: [Comfort Hotel LT Rock 'n' Roll Vilnius](<https://www.hotels.com/ho405966/comfort-hotel-lt-rock-n-roll-vilnius-vilnius-lithuania/>) · Vilnius

### Day 5 · Vilnius

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Browse Halės Market and the surrounding streets · Halės Market, Vilnius. Confirm trading days and stall hours. [Official information](<https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Have a Lithuanian lunch around the market or Old Town · Halės Market, Vilnius
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Take a cafe break and explore the streets near the Gates of Dawn · Halės Market, Vilnius
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area
Overnight: [Comfort Hotel LT Rock 'n' Roll Vilnius](<https://www.hotels.com/ho405966/comfort-hotel-lt-rock-n-roll-vilnius-vilnius-lithuania/>) · Vilnius

### Day 6 · Vilnius

- 08:20 to 09:15 · Breakfast near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area
- 09:30 to 10:00 · Check out and collect your bags · Comfort Hotel LT Rock 'n' Roll Vilnius
- 10:10 to 10:50 · Optional final walk near your hotel · Vilnius railway station area. Skip this block if you need the time for departure.