7-Day Self-Guided Bike Tour in Lithuania with the Curonian Spit

• Arrival in Klaipeda. Meet and greet with the guide.

• Enjoy a walking tour around Klaipeda.

Overnight stay in Klaipeda.

• You will leave the hotel on your bicycles and ride all the way to Palanga. The cycle track stretches across the Seaside Regional Park.

• On your way, you will stop next to the largest precipice in Lithuania, called the Dutchman's Cap.

• Palanga is the most popular seaside resort in Lithuania. It is home to the historic Tiskeviciai Palace and the Amber Museum.

• Tourists enjoy leisurely walks along the pedestrian promenade, which leads onto the bridge to the sea.

Overnight stay in Klaipeda.

• In the morning, you will have a transfer to the Klaipeda region of Memelland. The cycle track starts in Silute, from where you will go to Rusne, the largest island in Lithuania.

• On your way, you will pass the historic Bismarck colony, which used to be inhabited by swamp dwellers.

• After reaching the town of Rusne, you will cycle to Uostadvaris and visit an old lighthouse to admire the wonderful nature.

• Your next stop is Rusne, where you will be able to grab some freshly smoked fish sold by the local fishermen.

• After the trip, you will return to Silute.

Overnight stay in Silute.

• On this day, the trip will take you all the way to the Nemunas Delta, which is home to a nature reserve.

• While cycling there, you will stop at the mesmerising Aukstumala marsh.

• Next, you will go to Vente Cape, where you will visit the bird ringing station and learn about the millions of birds passing through this magical place every season.

• Afterwards, you will sail by ship to Nida, passing the Curonian Spit.

Overnight stay in Nida.

• Today is all about getting to know Nida, the pearl of the Baltic coast.

• You will have the chance to visit the great Parnidis Dune, the summer residence and museum of Nobel Prize-winning author Thomas Mann, the local amber gallery, the old fishermen cemetery, and the museum of a historic artists' colony.

• After a hearty lunch, it is high time to take a dip in the sea or enjoy a pleasant walk around Nida.

Overnight stay in Nida.

• This part of the trip involves a bike ride on the international Euro Velo 10 and Euro Velo 13 tracks. The bike paths have just been renovated and are of really good quality.

• This is considered one of the most impressive cycle routes in Lithuania, stretching along both the Curonian Lagoon and the sea.

• On the way, you will visit the so-called dead dunes, a spooky cormorant colony, and the Hill of Witches.

• Subject to weather conditions, you will also have an opportunity to take a swim in the sea.

• Arrival at Smiltyne.

Overnight stay in Smiltyne or Klaipeda.

• Individual departure or extension of the trip.