28.09.2023-01.10.2023

ESPN 55th annual meeting

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    Excursions
    27 September
    Vilnius Old Town walking tour

    In 1323 the Grand Duke Gediminas invited artisans from different European countries to Vilnius to develop local building and handicrafts. This year is considered to be the year of Vilnius foundation. Vilnius' Old Town is among the most extensive in the Eastern Europe, occupying total 359 hectares. It contains about 1500 buildings. UNESCO included Vilnius Old Town on the World Culture Heritage List because of its unique mixture of the different architecture styles represented. Such churches as St. Anne's, St. Peter's-and-Paul's, the Cathedral are real masterpieces of architecture. Be sure to visit the courtyards of the oldest University in Eastern Europe, founded in 1579, Gediminas Castle which offers a spectacular view of the entire city, the Gates of Dawn.
    The offer includes: English speaking guide
    Duration: 2 h (tour starts 18:00)
    Price: 29 EUR per person

    30 September (morning), 1 October (morning and evening)
    Air Balloon flight over Vilnius or Trakai

    Enjoy bird’s-eye views over Vilnius’ Old Town or Trakai Castle on this hot-air balloon flight. Following the program, hop into the basket with a pilot and take to the skies! As you climb higher and higher, take in panoramic views of Vilnius or beautiful landscape of Trakai lakes with castle and enjoy this relaxing experience to the full.
    The offer includes: pick up from hotel, flight with hot air balloon, ceremony after landing, transfer back to hotel
    Duration: ~3 h (flight time ~1 hour)
    Price: 159 EUR per person



    28 September
    Vilnius University and library tour

    Vilnius University Library, founded in 1570, has remained in its authentic place up to now. Together with all the buildings and courtyards of the old University, it composes a uniform, spectacular and unique architectural ensemble of Vilnius Old Town, representing the history of Lithuanian science and culture progress. During tour you will visit: Library and University halls: Franciszek Smuglewicz Hall,Joachim Lelewel Hall, White Hall (Observatory), University courtyards: Grand; Observatory; Mathias Casimir Sarbievius Church of St. John's Faculty of Philosophy.

    The offer includes: English speaking guide and entrance tickets
    Duration: 2 h (tour starts 13:00)
    Price: 10 EUR per person

    1 October
    Tour to Trakai including boat trip and tasting

    The old town of Trakai – which is extremely popular with the residents of Lithuania and foreign guests – is situated west of Vilnius between the hills, forests and lakes. The shores of the peninsula on which it is located are washed by the waters of Lakes Galve, Totoriskiu and Bernardinu. This town, famous for its picturesque landscape and the legendary Trakai Castle, was a cradle of the Lithuanian statehood, an important military and political centre, headquarters of the Lithuanian Grand Dukes, and the capital of Lithuania. Today, Trakai attracts visitors to a wonderful place offering refuge from a hectic city life, with walks around the beautiful area or yacht trips on one of the numerous lakes.
    You will enjoy relaxing trip around castle with boat with Karaimes (a people speaking the Turkic language), who have lived there since the 14th century and have preserved their traditions. national dishes (the most popular is kybyn – a small pasty stuffed with minced meat).
    The offer includes: English speaking guide, transportation, boat trip with tasting, entrance ticket to Trakai castle
    Duration: 4 h (tour starts 10:00)
    Price: 69 EUR per person