Tour Lithuania And Poland Cycle | Visit Lithuania, Poland

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Bike rental with pannier and helmet (electric bike available - supplement applies) Welcome briefing and welcome drink Mineral water during cycle days Entrance to museums: Grutas Park of Soviet Sculptures, Wigry Monastery Information pack (one set per room booked) BIKES During the trip you will be provided with a 24 speed bike with hand brakes. You will be provided with panniers to carry your gear during the day. Helmets are supplied (we request for you at time of booking) and are mandatory on all bike tours although may not be a legal requirement in the countries you will be cycling through. You can bring your own well-fitted helmet from home if you prefer, as we cannot guarantee the suitability of the supplied helmet. Electric bikes are available on standard departures for an additional cost (must be pre-booked, maximum 5 per departure) - these are usually 7 speed with back-pedalling brakes. E-bikes are included in departure supplement cost for the special e-bike departures only. Locks will be provided (one for every two bikes). Please use the locks to secure your cycles every time they are left unattended (particularly overnight). Most evenings the bikes will be locked up in the hotel garage or on the support vehicle.

Transport

Internal transfers as described by air conditioned coach or minibus Luggage transfers and support vehicle

Guide

Bilingual tour guide (English and German speaking, days 2-8)

Accommodation

8 nights in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities During the trip you will be accommodated in 3 star hotels, specially chosen for their location and service. Rooms will typically be twin share with a private bathroom. Included meals are taken at the hotel or a nearby restaurant and drinks are available for purchase through the restaurant. Most hotels will have wifi although it may be limited to the lobby. Air conditioning in hotels in this region is not commonplace.

Meals

8 breakfasts and 4 dinners (does not include drinks). The breakfast and dinners are provided at your overnight hotel or a local restaurant. Breakfast will generally be buffet style with breads, cheese, some meats, spreads and perhaps yoghurt and muesli. There will also be juice, coffee and tea available. Dinners will be 3 courses with tea and coffee.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Travel to Vilnius and from Warsaw Lunches, 4 dinners, drinks Tips for tour guide/s and driver Travel insurance - mandatory Items of a personal nature - eg. phone calls, laundry Wet weather gear, sunscreen, jogging shoes and sun hat. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Vilnius
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 there will be a welcome meeting with your guide.
Day 2 Day 2: Visit Vilnius And Trakai, Cycle Around Lake Glave (23Km/14Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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
Day 3 Day 3: Cycle Alongside The Nemunas River To Druskininkai (32 Or 48Km/20 Or 30Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cycle Alongside The Nemunas River To Druskininkai (32 Or 48Km/20 Or 30Mi)

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. On arrival in Druskininkai, there’s free time at the resort or you can take an optional loop a ride in the woods. Dinner at the hotel (included). We spend two nights here. Coach transfer: approx 100km/62.5mi
Day 4 Day 4: Transfer Then Cycle In Dzukija National Park (52Km/32.5Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Transfer Then Cycle In Dzukija National Park (52Km/32.5Mi)

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. In the afternoon we’ll 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. Coach transfer: approx 55km/34mi
Day 5 Day 5: Cross The Border Into Poland, Cycle Via Suwalki To Wigry National Park (55Km/34Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cross The Border Into Poland, Cycle Via Suwalki To Wigry National Park (55Km/34Mi)

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 Day 6: Loop Cycle At Wigry National Park (47Km/29Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Loop Cycle At Wigry National Park (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. Later we’ll ride back to the hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Transfer To Augustow, Cycle On The Greenvelo To Biebrza National Park (57Km/36Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Transfer To Augustow, Cycle On The Greenvelo To Biebrza National Park (57Km/36Mi)

After breakfast, a short transfer takes us to Augustow, a small but appealing town that’s the gateway to the Suwalki region at the Netta River. Today we cycle along the ’Green Velo’ (cycle path) to Biebrza National Park, which protects vast and relatively untouched fenlands. Its forests and marshes support a unique variety of plants, wetland birds including eagle-owls and cranes, and mammals such as elk and beavers. On arrival in Goniadz, check-in and dinner (included) at the hotel. Coach transfer: 28km/17.5mi
Day 8 Day 8: Cycle The Royal Route Through Biebrza National Park, Transfer To Warsaw (39Km/24Mi)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cycle The Royal Route Through Biebrza National Park, Transfer To Warsaw (39Km/24Mi)

This morning we will cycle along the Royal Route (Polish: Trakt Królewski) through Biebrza National Park, before transferring to Warsaw, capital of Poland. Check-in at the hotel followed by a guided tour on foot of Warsaw Old Town. Dinner in a local restaurant (included). Coach transfer: 180km/112mi
Day 9 Day 9: Trip Concludes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trip Concludes

Trip concludes in Warsaw after breakfast. We can assist with booking extra nights on request.

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Itinerary of your trip Lithuania And Poland Cycle

Day 1: Arrive Vilnius

Day 2: Visit Vilnius And Trakai, Cycle Around Lake Glave (23Km/14Mi)

Day 3: Cycle Alongside The Nemunas River To Druskininkai (32 Or 48Km/20 Or 30Mi)

Day 4: Transfer Then Cycle In Dzukija National Park (52Km/32.5Mi)

Day 5: Cross The Border Into Poland, Cycle Via Suwalki To Wigry National Park (55Km/34Mi)

Day 6: Loop Cycle At Wigry National Park (47Km/29Mi)

Day 7: Transfer To Augustow, Cycle On The Greenvelo To Biebrza National Park (57Km/36Mi)

Day 8: Cycle The Royal Route Through Biebrza National Park, Transfer To Warsaw (39Km/24Mi)

Day 9: Trip Concludes

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