ACT Ancient Cities today INVITATION Date: 22 September 27 September, 2011

TIMETABLE 21 /09 Arrival in Vilnius Airport (group from CYPRUS-14.10 Group from Sternatio-20.30) 22/09 Arrival in Vilnius Airport (group from Spain,20.30 23/09 Arrival by bus from Riga (group from Greece, Latvia, Germany, Turkey)

10.00-The Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus-is the main symbol and spiritual centre of the Lithuanian capital as well as a monument to the Baptism of Lithuania. Here Lithuanian rulers were crowned, here nobles and bishops were buried. Gediminas. Ticket price- 3 Litai =0,87 EUR (for pensioners and students-2 Lt=0,58EUR 11.30-The Royal Palace of Lithuania -built in the 15th century for the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The Royal Palace in the Lower Castle evolved over the years and prospered during the 16th and mid-17th centuries. Ticket price-70 Lt =20,3EUR for all group plus 1 Lt=0,3EUR per person. 12.30- Tower of the Upper Castle. Ticket price-5 litai=1,45EUR for pensioners and students-2 Litai =0,6EUR. 13.00-Vilnius University-The buildings are a collection of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical styles.; Ticket price- 12 Litai=3,5 EUR ???-Depends on free time.National Museum of Lithuania- At the same time it is the oldest museum of Lithuania, with its roots in the Vilnius Museum of Antiquities established in 1855 on the initiative of culture historian Count Eustache Tyszkiewicz. ....

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14.00-Lunch-in the caf of Vilnius TV Tower - is a 326.5 m ) offers a picturesque view of the city and its surroundings, and sports a rotating platform that revolves once every 45 minutes. Price incl. ticket-appr 51-61 Litai=15-18 EUR 16.00-Verkiai Palace is an 18th century neoclassical mansion. Until the end of 14th century this place was a property of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Verkiai Palace complex is an important cultural and historical landmark in Verkiai Regional Park. For free. 18.00- Uupis- is a neighborhood in Vilnius largely located in Vilnius' old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The district has been popular with artists for some time, and has been compared to Montmartre in Paris due to its bohemian atmosphere. The district houses art galleries, artists' workshops, and popular cafs. In 1997, the district declared itself an independent republic .For free 20.00 Dinner- in the center of the town. (The price depends on your order from 5-15 EUR) 9.00 Departure by bus to Kernav- Archaeological Site. Represents an exceptional testimony to some 10 millennia of human settlements in this region. The site is a complex ensemble of archaeological properties, encompassing the town of Kernav, forts, some unfortified settlements, burial sites and other archaeological, historical and cultural monuments from the late Palaeolithic Period to the Middle Ages. 11.00- Trakai-the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania .Trakai is located in a picturesque. lakeside area and is one of the most popular touristic places of the country. The top site must to see the famous insular Castle on the lake. 13.00-Lunch-in Trakai (prices depends on your order from 5-15 EUR) 14.00-Excursion to the Castle .In one of the castle hall the meeting for all participants and the presentations on the Theme At the end of the meeting Karaims childrens folklore ensemble performance. 16.00- Medieval knights fighting in the courtyard of the cas 19.00- Evening concert. Concert dedicated to the International Tourism Day . (Survey ground by Trakai island castle) for free 20.00- Lights and music show Legends of Trakai (Survey ground by Trakai island castle)for free. 21.00-Dinner in the old town of Vilnius.(price appr-15 EUR)

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9.00 -Departure to Rumsiks-the Open Air Museum of Lithuania. The core exhibits of this museum include dwelling houses, farmstead buildings and folk art monuments transferred from all ethnographic regions of Lithuania, Auktaitija, emaitija, Suvalkija and Dzkija, Some of the buildings were constructed 200 years ago and earlier. They acquaint visitors with the mode of life as well as housing construction and equipment techniques of people during various periods. 12.00-lunch in Rumsiskes village.-(price appr 10EUR). 14.00-Departure to Kaunas- the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and

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cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. 14.30 - Excursion to the Devil,s Museum. There's something unnerving about being alone with 2000 devils... In Pagan times the devil had equal status with the gods, accepted by the people as a normal part of life; it was only after the advent of Christianity that he was reviled and demonized. The museum has a long-standing tradition: any visitors from foreign lands can bring their own native devil art to add to the collection, making for some interesting viewing. Tickets price-40 litas =11,6EUR for all group plus 1,7 EUR per person) for pensioners and students-2 Litai=0,6 EUR. 16.00-Excursion to the Mikalojus Konstantinas iurlionis Museum of Art.iurlionis is One of the most famous Lithuanian painters and composers ..This museum is one of the largest museums in the country. It displays 360 paintings and drawings by the artist and is impressive in the music room after seeing the universal genius of his Symbolist painting in sounds implemented. Tickets price-40 litas =11,6EUR for all group plus 1,7 EUR per person) for pensioners and students-2 Litai=0,6 EUR. 18.00-Tour in old Kaunas 19.00-Departure to Vilnius. 20.30-Dinner on the way to Vilnius .(price appr-15 EUR) 26/09 Departure day ( groups from Greece, Latvia,Turkey,Germany,Spain and Italy-,Sternatio comune) 27/09 Departure day group from Cyprus,and Italy-Ortelle comune.