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Kernave - first capital of Lithuania

Culture and History tour in Kernave

Tour Price : €50 Duration : 2 hours Languages: English, German, Russian

Kernave

Kernavė is a small town in the southeast of Lithuania, located on the right river bank of Nėris. Only about 300 inhabitants live in Kernavė, but it is the center of township, has its flag, coat of arms and a very rich history. Kernavė is the first capital of Lithuania

It is believed, that first inhabitants settled in Kernavė territory in 9-8 millennium BC, but only in the first centuries AD they started to form bigger settlements in the Pajauta valley (Kernavė territory). Settlements were protected by five fortified mounds.

In 2004 Kernave was included into UNESCO world heritage list.

Kernavė attract visitors not only because of the heritage and open air museum. Different festivals take place here. Two most popular ones are Midsummer’s festival on the 23rd of June and Live archeology days in the beginning of June. During these archeology days, everyone can get to know the handicrafts from prehistoric times and early Middle Ages warfare art.

On this tour You will visit:

Mounds (former capital of Lithuania)

Kernave church

Archaeology and history museeum

Additional information

Tour information:
Tour Price: €50
Duration: 2 hours
Group Size: 1-20 tourists
Languages: English, German, Russian
Tour package includes:
Airport Transfer :	YES
Hotel pick-up:	YES
Drop-off :	YES
Tour Transportation (car, van, limo, boat, etc…):	YES
Food and Drinks :	NO
Other services (fees apply):
Attraction tickets (concerts, theater, museum, circus...) :	NO
Translation services :	YES
Reservations (hotels, restaurants, airline) :	YES
Visa support :	NO
Additional information:
This tour must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date :	NO
Tour groups must include a minimum of 2 passengers :	NO
Tour prices are flexible and based on your requirements :	NO