Lithuania tours & tailor-made trips

Lithuania is in the EU and the Schengen Area, so British citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your departure and have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive. The EU’s planned ETIAS travel authorisation no longer has a confirmed start date, so check official travel advice before you travel. Do not travel to Belarus or Russia from Lithuania.

Late spring through early autumn (May to September) is the most popular time to visit, with long daylight hours, mild temperatures, and festivals like Midsummer (Joninės) in June. The Curonian Spit is at its best in summer. Winter is cold and dark, but brings cosy Christmas markets, especially in Vilnius.

Lithuania has used the euro since 2015. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, even in small cafés, though some cash is handy for rural areas and markets. Compared with Western Europe, Lithuania offers excellent value, with affordable dining, transportation, and accommodations, particularly outside the capital.

Yes, especially younger people and those working in tourism in Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda. Older generations are more likely to speak Russian or Polish as a second language. Learning a few Lithuanian words like “labas” (hello) and “ačiū” (thank you) is always appreciated.

Lithuania is considered a very safe destination with low levels of violent crime. As in any European city, watch for pickpockets in crowded areas and on public transportation. Rural roads can be narrow, so take care if you’re driving. Tap water is safe to drink, and emergency services can be reached on 112.

A week lets you cover the highlights: Vilnius’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, the island castle at Trakai, Kaunas’s interwar modernist architecture, the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai, and the dunes of the Curonian Spit. With 10 days or more, you can explore national parks or combine Lithuania with Latvia and Estonia.