Discover
The southernmost Baltic state, Lithuania is snuggled between Latvia, Poland and Belarus. Visit moving monuments, stroll Unesco Old Town streets with Vilnian Baroque architecture, try traditional Lithuanian dishes and bring home interesting pieces from local designers.
Plan
Multiple airlines including Finnair fly Australia to Vilnius, or you can road trip down from Tallinn in Estonia. The official currency is the Euro and while younger people in Vilnius speak English, Lithuanian and Russian are the most common languages.
Book
Explore Worldwide’s 12-day Upgraded: The Baltic States and Poland tour visits Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. exploreworldwide.com.au The Imperial Hotel is a character-filled boutique hotel with 44 rooms, including some fabulously opulent options. It is in the Vilnius Old Town, close to the Basilian monastery gate, and an easy walk to top sights.
The writer was a guest of Explore Worldwide.