Vilnius Magical Christmas Tour and Amber amulet workshop
2h30
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vilnius Cathedral Square, Vilnius 01143 Lithuania
The tour will begin in the Cathedral Square, where every year there is a fitted crib and the main city Christmas tree with a Christmas Fair. Walking around, let us remember different legends associated with local Christmas. We will visit the Bernardine church, famous not only for good preaches, but also for organized impressive performances. Going through Literatu (Literates) street we will remember the very first Christmas card.
Learn how Christmas was celebrated by the richest Vilnius noblemen as well as Jesuit and Dominican monks.
During the visit in the Lutheran Church we’ll find out a lot of today's Lithuanian Christmas traditions and symbols that came from here. At one of the oldest churches in Vilnius, St. Nicholas church - we remember the origins of the tradition of Christmas gifts. Before Christmas the Town Hall square became a place for 3 markets and travellers were treated by local sweets.
The tour will end at the Amber Gallery, where guided tour will take you to pre-Christian times. Also, here you have an opportunity to make an amber amulet and warm up with a cup of Christmas tea.
Sites:
Cathedral Square with Christmas Tree and crib
Bernardine Church
Literatu (Literates) street
St.Johns and Dominicans streets
Lutheran church
St.Michael church
City Hall square
Amber Gallery
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vilnius Cathedral Square, Vilnius 01143 Lithuania
The tour will begin in the Cathedral Square, where every year there is a fitted crib and the main city Christmas tree with a Christmas Fair. Walking around, let us remember different legends associated with local Christmas. We will visit the Bernardine church, famous not only for good preaches, but also for organized impressive performances. Going through Literatu (Literates) street we will remember the very first Christmas card.
Learn how Christmas was celebrated by the richest Vilnius noblemen as well as Jesuit and Dominican monks.
During the visit in the Lutheran Church we’ll find out a lot of today's Lithuanian Christmas traditions and symbols that came from here. At one of the oldest churches in Vilnius, St. Nicholas church - we remember the origins of the tradition of Christmas gifts. Before Christmas the Town Hall square became a place for 3 markets and travellers were treated by local sweets.
The tour will end at the Amber Gallery, where guided tour will take you to pre-Christian times. Also, here you have an opportunity to make an amber amulet and warm up with a cup of Christmas tea.
Sites:
Cathedral Square with Christmas Tree and crib
Bernardine Church
Literatu (Literates) street
St.Johns and Dominicans streets
Lutheran church
St.Michael church
City Hall square
Amber Gallery
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Afternoon tea
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Vilnius Cathedral Square
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
80%
Original
55%
Nightlife
40%
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