Trakai Island Castle Museum

Don’t waste time with very long historic talks of Dukes who almost became Kings. There will be some, but not too much. Overall this will be more like locals do – a daytrip to Trakai. Užutrakis manor. Discover how noblemen of Lithuania used to live in XIX century by visiting this manor and the park designed by famous French landscape architect and botanist Édouard F. André. The Old town of Trakai was shaped by Karaites – a local ethnic group from Crimean peninsula which has been living here since XIV c. - hear their story and try their local food “Kibinas” - oven baked pastries stuffed with meat or vegetables. The Castle. It is one of the most picturesque castles of Europe that lies between a few lakes on a tiny island. Build in XIV c by the grand dukes of Lithuania the castle reminds of the greatest battles and history to this date. You will cross a wooden bridge, see the castle from inside and outside and hear the story of Lithuanian royalties that resided there. After a historic tour in the castle you will enjoy the walk in Trakai town and have an authentic kibin lunch. Then we will drive you back to Vilnius. ------------------- HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the only historical national park in Europe! The Castle on a lake Užutrakis Manor and the view to the lake Experience the Karaim culture Eat Kibinas their local empanada Enjoy lake views